Better Podcasting

By: Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert
  • Summary

  • SP Rupert and Stephen Jondrew host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com for more information.
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Episodes
  • Better Podcasting #308 - Social Media for Hobby Podcasters
    Oct 28 2024

    Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There's been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we'll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we'll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we'll recommend some best practices for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available.

    In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

    • VDO.ninja multi-track audio
    • Stephen explains his editing workflow
    • More Rodecaster Pro issues

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    • Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel
    • PodTrak P4 use
    • Rodecaster Pro 2 update options
    • Request for a pic

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:38 - Segment Introduction - Social Media 05:19 - How do you intend to use social media? 06:30 - Run down of social media services 32:40 - Livestreaming 35:50 - Social Media limitations 41:14 - Best Practices for hobby podcasters 49:15 - Segment Summary 50:00 - Question from the audience about social media 50:38 - Vdo.ninja update - multitrack audio 54:54 - Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers 1:01:50 - More Rodecaster issues... version 1 this time! 1:03:23 - Better Podback - Garage Sale channel? 1:05:40 - Better Podback - Podtrak P4 1:12:03 - Better Podback - RCP2 Update Options 1:13:40 - Better Podback - Request for a pic 1:15:00 - Ending/outro

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Better Podcasting #307 - Podcast Trends
    Oct 21 2024

    Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it's your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others.

    In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

    • Stephen finally sold more gear
    • First results of OBS chapter markers (and the Stream Deck timestamps function)
    • An update on SP's media host migration

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    • StreamYard replacement
    • Search for a Podtrac alternative

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/307

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

    Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

    Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

    This podcast was recorded on Saturday, October 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/intro 01:45 - Update on our livestream chaos 03:09 - Featured segment introduction 05:15 - Podcast trends circa 2010 27:30 - Current podcast trends 48:30 - Why should hobby podcasters care about trends? 55:12 - Stephen FINALLY sold more gear! 59:10 - Stephen's first experience with OBS Chapter markers 1:01:15 - SP's Media Host Migration update 1:03:55 - Better Podback - StreamYard alternative 1:08:40 - Better Podback - Chapter Markers... more gear? 1:10:35 - Better Podback - Podtrac alternative 1:12:00 - Ending/outro

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Better Podcasting #306 - Hobby Podcaster Gear in 2024
    Oct 14 2024

    So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include: Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment.

    In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

    • Podcast Addict removed from Google Play
    • Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us?
    • Archive.org is down
    • SP and Stephen misc updates

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    • Stephen confesses
    • How Damian uses his website
    • Do you save your guest appearances?

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/306

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

    This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast 09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction 12:47 - Internet considerations 21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs 27:55 - Microphones 36:35 - Handheld recorders 42:10 - USB audio interfaces 43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos 45:50 - Wireless systems 47:00 - Headset mics 48:25 - Headphones 54:20 - Speakers/Monitors 56:05 - Audio Treatment 57:25 - Video Equipment 1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary 1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store 1:10:25 - NotebookLM 1:12:50 - Archive.org down 1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades 1:19:50 - Stephen's updates 1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession 1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use 1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances? 1:28:00 - Ending/outro

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    1 hr and 29 mins

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