Better Podcasting
Better Podcasting

Better Podcasting

Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert

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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.

Recent Episodes

Better Podcasting #312 - Our Gear 2024
NOV 25, 2024
Better Podcasting #312 - Our Gear 2024
<p>You've been waiting all year, and it's finally here, we're talking about our gear! We carry on our annual tradition of talking about our gear changes this past year.</p> <p>In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p> <ul> <li>BlogTalkRadio Closure</li> <li>Acast limits free plan</li> <li>StreamYard updates TOS</li> </ul> <p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Is gear really about need?</li> <li>We're slackers</li> <li>Lifting our theme</li> </ul> <p>Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/312" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/312</a></p> <p>If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact</a> or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.</p> <p>Check out our companion shows at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.</p> <p>Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek Discord Server</a> at <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/</a>.</p> <p>This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 15, 2024. We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong>: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:20 - When will we return next season? 02:30 - Our Gear 2024 - Why do we do the annual gear episodes? 04:00 - The history of the gear episodes 06:15 - SP's 2024 gear changes 21:40 - SP's future gear plans 26:05 - Stephen's ATTEMPTED 2024 gear changes 35:12 - Stephen's 2024 gear evolution 37:28 - Stephen's 2024 gear purchases 49:55 - BlogTalkRadio going away 52:05 - Acast free plan changes 54:55 - StreamYard terms change 57:12 - Better Podback - Live feedback 1:00:25 - Better Podback - We are slackers 1:01:45 - Better Podback - Bolden 01:06:00 - Year wrap-up 01:08:30 - Ending/outro</p>
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69 MIN
Better Podcasting #311 - Archiving
NOV 19, 2024
Better Podcasting #311 - Archiving
<p>Whether your podcast is active or you're retiring it, there is likely some level of archiving that you'll have to do for your podcast. In this episode we'll discuss our personal methods for podcast file archiving, some other ways you may consider archiving and we'll discuss archiving your entire podcast when it's done. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Spotify announces changes to adapt to video podcasting</li> <li>Samsung Podcasts to close</li> <li>Rode Micro</li> </ul> <p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Audacity theme changes</li> <li>Elementor</li> <li>Stephen and SP fight</li> <li>Patreon changes for podcasters</li> </ul> <p>Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/311" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/311</a></p> <p>If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact</a> or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Check out our companion shows at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek Discord Server</a> at <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/</a>.</p> <p>This podcast was recorded on Saturday, November 16, 2024. We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p> <p>Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:40 - Segment Introduction: Archiving 06:20 - Our personal file archiving practices 24:15 - Why we archive so much data 25:05 - Other (non-pack-rat) archiving methods 32:20 - Archiving your entire podcast 41:05 - Archiving considerations &amp; challenges 49:20 - Summary 51:50 - Spotify updates 55:15 - Samsung Podcasts closing 1:00:00 - Rode Wireless Micro 1:07:55 - Better Podback: Audacity changes 1:10:30 - Better Podback: Website feedback 1:12:45 - Better Podback: Podcasting Wars 1:15:10 - Better Podback: Patreon changes 1:16:50 - Ending/outro</p>
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79 MIN
Better Podcasting #310 - Podcast Websites in 2024
NOV 11, 2024
Better Podcasting #310 - Podcast Websites in 2024
<p>There's been a lot of change in the podcast website space since we last chatted about it, so it's time for us to do a revisit. In this episode we'll discuss some reasons you may want a website for your podcast, some methods for building your website, some recommendations that we have for building a website, and we question if podcasters can get away without one in current era.</p> <p>In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Canadian TikTok changes</li> </ul> <p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Gear shows</li> <li>Zoom L-12 excitement</li> <li>Social media follow-up</li> <li>Elgato, send the check!</li> <li>RCP issues</li> </ul> <p>Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/310" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/310</a></p> <p>If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact</a> or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.</p> <p>Check out our companion shows at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.</p> <p>Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek Discord Server</a> at <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/</a>.</p> <p>This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 8, 2024. We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong>: 00:00 – Opening/intro 03:30 – Segment intro: Podcast websites 05:20 – Why may you want a podcast website? 09:15 – Ways you can create a podcast website 26:00 – Recommendations we have for building a site 45:50 – Do you even need a podcast website? 50:20 – Segment summary 51:50 – Better Podnerings – TikTok 1:00:45 – Better Podback 1:12:10 – Ending/outro</p>
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72 MIN
Better Podcasting #309 - Podcasting 2.0
NOV 4, 2024
Better Podcasting #309 - Podcasting 2.0
<p>Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you've likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we're going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Sennheiser convertible microphone</li> <li>The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen</li> <li>YouTube shorts expanding its length</li> </ul> <p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Reddit</li> <li>TikTok link sharing</li> <li>Social media account</li> <li>Name! That! Computer!</li> </ul> <p>Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/309</a> If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact</a> or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Check out our companion shows at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek Discord Server</a> at <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/</a>. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 1, 2024. We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong>: 00:00 - Opening/intro 03:15 - Segment introduction 06:30 - What is Podcasting 2.0? 10:42 - Benefits for Hobby Podcasters 20:33 - Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters 27:55 - Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations 37:50 - Segment summary 39:08 - Sennheiser convertible microphone 46:07 - Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen? 55:45 - YouTube Shorts length expansion 59:55 - Better Podback: Reddit 1:03:55 - Better Podback: TikTok link sharing 1:04:40 - Better Podback: Single social media account 1:05:20 - Better Podback: Name Waffles' computer 1:06:28 - Ending/outro</p>
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Better Podcasting #308 - Social Media for Hobby Podcasters
OCT 28, 2024
Better Podcasting #308 - Social Media for Hobby Podcasters
<p>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.</p> <p>In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:</p> <ul> <li>VDO.ninja multi-track audio</li> <li>Stephen explains his editing workflow</li> <li>More Rodecaster Pro issues</li> </ul> <p>Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel</li> <li>PodTrak P4 use</li> <li>Rodecaster Pro 2 update options</li> <li>Request for a pic</li> </ul> <p>Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308</a></p> <p>If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact</a> or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Check out our companion shows at <a href="https://www.betterpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.betterpodcasting.com</a>.   Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek Discord Server</a> at <a href="http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/" rel="nofollow">http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/</a>. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to <a href="https://www.gonnageek.com/live" rel="nofollow">GonnaGeek.com/Live</a> on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by <a href="https://www.stephenjondrew.ca" rel="nofollow">Stephen Jondrew</a>, proudly Canadian.</p> <p>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</p>
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77 MIN