BSP-137: YouTube Cancels Gaming, Amazon Launches 100,000 New Products & More

On episode 137 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube shutting down the YouTube Gaming App, YouTube rolling out the memberships for channels with more than 50,000 subscribers, Twitch being banned in China, Alex Jones being banned from PayPal, Twitter rolling out reverse chronological timelines, Amazon announcing ~100 new products in September 2018, and Delta Airlines using facial recognition.

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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - YouTube Cancelling the Gaming App
03:07 - YouTube Channels over 50k Subs Getting Memberships
05:41 - Twitch Banned in China
08:38 - PayPal Bans Alex Jones
12:15 - Twitter Reverse Chronological Timeline
13:18 - Amazon New Product Announcements 
21:40 - Delta Airlines Using Facial Recognition at Atlanta Airport
22:45 - Punkt MP-02
26:00 - 3 New Go Pros
27:15 - Project Dragonfly Already in Syria?
28:25 - Why don’t Laptops have Killswitches for the Camera / Mic?
29:08 - Apple Watches Will Call Emergency Services Improperly?
32:33 - Ask Bandrew
32:51 - Email 1
33:24 - Have you considered updating your Camera Rig?
35:55 - Email 2
36:06 - Hallmark Channel Microphone Fail!
37:40 - Email 3
38:43 - Why don’t I have mid roll ads on your videos?
40:42 - Outro 

BSP-136: The Apple Watch Was the Best Announcement!

On episode 136 of the BSP, I talk about Google Project Dragonfly which ties individuals searches to their phone numbers (in China), The announcements from the September 2018 Apple Event and why the Apple Watch Series 4 was the best announcement, The EU Passing a new copyright directive which seems detrimental to content creators, and a lot more!

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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Creator Case Study Plug
02:00 - Google Project Dragonfly (Censorship & Spying)

07:23 - Apple September 2018 Event Announcement 
21:50 - Dr. Disrespect Shot At!
23:05 - The EU Passes a New Copyright Directive

27:49 - New Dynamic XLR/USB Microphone from RODE!!!!
29:30 - Theory About Long Form Content Hurting Your YouTube Channel
32:42 - There’s No Reason to Buy a Mic That’s More Than $400
36:11 - You Should Be Using Cheap Microphones!
39:40 - Ask Bandrew
39:56 - Email 1
41:26 - Have you Read Jasper Fforde or Matthew Reilly?
41:55 - Do I Prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
42:38 - What’s on my Current Audio Book Playlist?
45:18 - Email 2
45:53 - Will You Give Me Feedback on My Podcast?
46:23 - What’s Your Favorite Movie Genre?
47:37 -  Email 3
48:31 - How do I Become a YouTube Partner?
50:50 - Outro

BSP-135: Apple Bans Info Wars App

On episode 135 of the BSP, I talk about Apple banning the Info Wars app from the iOS App Store, Twitter launching Audio Only live broadcasting for podcasters on Periscope, the new Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet, Getting 2 free audio books from audible, and much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Apple Bans Info Wars App
06:06 - Twitter Launches Live Audio Only Broadcasts
09:16 - New Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet
11:22 - 2 Free Audio Books per Month from Amazon

13:08 - Tales From The Crypt

14:58 - WYHTS: Microphones Do Not Matter & Reviews are Worthless
21:53 - WYHTS: The Law of Diminishing Returns for Dynamic Mics
24:09 - WYHTS: Ad Block on YouTube
24:39 - Ask Bandrew
24:52 - Email 1
25:08 - Blue Yeti Nano is a Bad Sign for Blue

27:04 - Email 2
27:43 - Can You Explain Auditory Descriptive Terms?

29:10 - Email 3
29:25 - Is the C01u Pro Brighter than the NT1?
29:58 - Outro

BSP-134: Twitter Suggesting You Unfollow People!?

On episode 134 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube launching new tools to help raise money for charity, JacksFilms launching his series “YIAY” on twitch, the iPhone Event having a date, why I don’t talk about gear rumors much anymore, Twitter suggesting people to unfollow, Twitter launching threaded conversations & status indicators, and Google launching two factor authentication tokens. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - PSA: Assume every piece of content will be someone’s first impression of you
02:36 - YouTube making charitable giving easier

06:10 - JacksFilms transitioning to Twitch
08:50 - iPhone Event Announced & why I don’t talk about rumors anymore
10:00 - Twitter recommending people to unfollow
13:24 - Twitter threading conversations & status indicators
15:31 - Blue Yeti Nano

16:33 - Google launches security key

19:10 - Will unstoppable ads remove extremely long advertisements on youtube?
20:19 - Non-skippable ads will lead to more Adblock on youtube
21:41 - Items of overkill distract form the content
24:46 - The MD441U is a waste of $850 
25:55 - Ask Bandrew
26:13 - Email 1
27:05 - Do I trust planes that are computer controlled or pilot controlled?
30:00 - Email 2
31:24 - Do I need a separate youtube channel for each podcast & can I create SubChannels
37:03 - Email 3
37:23 - Suggest a podcast mic setup for under $180
39:21 - Outro

BSP-133: Make More Money on YouTube, Facebook "Social Trust" Score, and More

On episode 133 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube rolling out non-skippable advertisements to all youtubers who are in the partner program, Twitch changing the benefits you get with Twitch Prime, Facebook launching a social trust score, and Facebook tracking app usage on your phone with their VPN service.

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - All Creators Getting Unskippable Ad Option
* YouTube Ad Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH4twWUw2OI
07:40 - Twitch Changing Prime Benefits
* Changes to Twitch Prime: https://blog.twitch.tv/changes-to-twitch-prime-a986f0d8c9a9
* Twitch Turbo: https://help.twitch.tv/customer/en/portal/articles/973896-twitch-turbo
11:32 - Facebook Launches Social Trust Score
* Meow Meow Beenz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI4kiPaKfAE
* Community Season 5, Episode 8: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/app-development-and-condiments/id766894690?i=835928745&mt=4&at=1001l4W2 (Affiliate Link)
13:57 - Facebook’s VPN Taken Out of the iOS App Store
15:23 - Movie of the Week: Hereditary (2018)
18:40 - What I Have Been Testing: Sennheiser MD441U
20:42 - WYHTS: Being Held Responsible for Misinterpretations
21:44 - WYHTS: Law Enforcement Stopping Gangs
25:36 - WYHTS: Fighting People Who Like Mushrooms
26:19 - Ask Bandrew
26:36 - Email 1
27:13 - Do you notice foam windscreens muffling a microphone’s sound?
28:16 - Email 2
29:24 - How do I stop the bleed between microphones?
31:34 - Should I use the AT2005 as USB or XLR?
32:11 - What video editing software do you use?
32:29 - What are your thoughts on children using YouTube?
35:31 - Outro  

BSP-132: Twitter Timeout, Facebook Forced to Decrypt Messages, and More

On episode 132 of the BSP I talk about YouTube paying creators tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to post content to their platform first as well as promote their monetization tools, Twitter putting Alex Jones in time out for a week based on a periscope livestream, and Facebook being pressured by the courts to decrypt end to end encrypted messages to assist in a probe into MS-13 activities. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - YouTube Paying Creators Money to Promote Monetization Features
05:11 - Facebook Being Pressured to Break Messenger’s Encryption
08:10 - Twitter Puts Alex Jones in Timeout
* https://www.mediamatters.org/video/2018/08/14/pericope-alex-jones-tells-supporters-get-their-battle-rifles-ready-against-antifa-mainstream-media/220995
11:50 - The End of the Rode Broadcaster
12:42 - What do you think the TSA can do to improve Air Travel Security?
* https://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-undercover-dhs-tests-find-widespread-security-failures/story?id=31434881
* https://www.vox.com/2016/5/17/11687014/tsa-against-airport-security
* https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/gao-says-there-is-no-evidence-that-a-tsa-program-to-spot-terrorists-is-effective/2013/11/13/fca999a0-4c93-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ed1dad1d88ac
15:01 - Twitter sucks for Healthy Conversations
16:45 - 2 Pieces of Feedback on Audio Interfaces
18:18 - Ask Bandrew
18:34 - Email 1
19:14 - How do I address topics clearly on my podcast?
21:34 - How long should my podcast be?
23:17 - Email 2
23:44 - Thoughts on Samson Technology Gear
24:48 Email 3
25:00 - C01u Pro vs BM800 & UMC202HD?
27:00 - Outro

BSP-131: YouTube Recommends Phones, Alex Jones De-Platformed, and More

On episode 131 of the BSP, I talk about Discord selling video games, Youtube adding a subscription shelf back to the homepage, YouTube certifying and recommending phones, Youtube deleting Alex Jones’ channel, and the FCC lying about the DDoS attack in 2017. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Sunshine Summit 2018
* www.sunshineandpowercuts.com
01:18 - This Experiment is Over
* youtube.bandrewsays.com
* creatorcasestudy.com
04:18 - Discord Selling Games
05:51 - YouTube Adding Subscription Shelf on Homepage
07:38 - YouTube Certifying & Recommending Phones
10:11 - YouTube Deleted Alex Jones Channel
* FB Statement: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/08/enforcing-our-community-standards/
* Hank’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3pkkSNRug4
* JRE Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxwmcg7H5DU
23:31 - FCC Lied About the DDOS Attack in 2017
* Office of Inspector Generatl Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPl5NsbXowzbXrYf9KHBp-GVilTLQqyW/view
26:11 - Movie of the Week: Dracula (1931)
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29:40 - WYHTS: What triggers Air Marshalls to follow you on planes?
31:04 - WYHTS: Finding a balance between security & invasion of privacy?
33:26 - WYHTS: Logitech showing off Blue Snowball and Yeti & Ignoring Nice Microphones!!!
35:15 - Ask Bandrew
35:32 - How do I stop saying Uhhh and Umm in my podcast?
41:07 - Should I buy the Zoom H5 Portable Recorder or a USB Audio Interface?

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BSP-130: Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones, TSA Tracking US Citizens, and More

On episode 130 of the BSP, I talk about launching a new youtube channel and the reasoning behind it, I talk at length about Logitech Acquiring Blue and what that means for Blue. I also cover YouTube launching international youtube premium shows, Apple killing a portion of their affiliate program, TSA Tracking U.S. Citizens, Rode announcing a new dual lav recording kit, and Sennheiser announcing a bluetooth microphone.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Launched a New YouTube Channel
* http://youtube.bandrewsays.com
01:48 - Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
07:54 - YouTube Launches International YouTube Red Show
08:47 - Apple Kills a Portion of Their Affiliate Program
11:27 - TSA Tracking U.S. Citizen
13:34 - Rode SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit
15:59 - Sennheiser Memory Mic
17:27 - WYHTS
17:45 - Why we should be okay with YouTube Experiments
18:45 - YouTube selectively enforcing policies
19:59 - You shouldn’t be mad about being demonetization
22:25 - PewDiePie is popularizing the analysis of Art
23:25 - I am not becoming less annoying
23:49 - Ask Bandrew
24:03 - Email 1
24:33 - Do you check out fans' creations?
24:57 - Do you participate in fans’ projects?
26:09 - Email 2
26:52 - How do I remove background noise from my recording?
29:21 - Outro

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BSP-129: YouTube Killing the Trending Tab, YouTube Strikes Alex Jones' Channel, & More

On episode 129 of the BSP, I explain why Patreon acquired Kit.com, as well as cover Anchor launching a podcast studio, YouTube killing the Trending Tab, YouTube blocking Dislike button spam, The YT web player dynamically adjusting to fit a videos native resolution, YouTube striking Alex Jones’ channel, Twitch launching the Creator Camp, Apple fixing the Core i9 Thermal Throttling, Verizon launching a VPN, a new Stream deck from El Gato, and much more. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Practicing What I Preach!
01:49 - I Do Enjoy Making Videos
03:32 - Why did Patreon Acquire Kit.com?
04:52 - Anchor Launches Podcasting Studio
06:28 - YT News Flash: https://youtu.be/UkUdsH7xWOc
06:44 - YouTube Explore Tab Experiment
07:58 - Despamming Dislikes Button
08:28 - YouTube Web Player Adapting to Vertical Video
09:45 - YouTube Strikes Alex Jones
12:12 - Twitch Launches Creator Camp
* https://www.twitch.tv/creatorcamp/en/
13:20 - Apple Fixed Core i9 Thermal Throttling
* https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/24/apple-addresses-macbook-pro-throttling/
16:10 - Verizon Launches a VPN
18:32 - Stream Deck Mini
19:24 - New Shure Gear?
20:41 - Suggested Film of the Week - Castle Freak
23:25 - Thoughts on a $300 Microphone Boom Arm
25:25 - Initial Thoughts on Rode Broadcaster
26:17 - What You Had to Say
26:44 - Apple Should Admit Fault to Regain Good Faith from Consumers
28:58 - Well Produced Videos are Essential Now
30:06 - Screen Recording & Digital Audio Routing
31:56 - Ask Bandrew
32:23 - Email 1
33:38 - SunshineAndPowercuts.com
33:55 - Thoughts on Online Media Affecting Attention Spans
40:20 - Outro

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BSP-128: Google Fined $5 Billion, Apple Keyboard Gate / Throttle Gate, & More

On episode 128 of the BSP, I think you for 70,000 subscribers, and apologize for the issues with last weeks episode. In the news, I cover Google being fined $5 billion for breaking EU anti trust laws, FouseyTube’s concert, Family of Five getting banned from YouTube, Apple keyboard failure and Apple’s response, Apple storing iCloud data on Chinese state owned servers, Core i9 Macbook Pros being throttled, and Amazon Prime Day being an absolute disaster. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Thanks for 70k Subs
01:26 - Sorry for Episode 127 Video Issues
02:30 - Google Fined $5 Billion for Breaking Anti Trust Laws
08:30 - FouseyTube Concert
09:59 - Family of Five / Daddy of Five Banned
10:56 - Apple Keyboard Gate
13:55 - Apple Storing iCloud Data on Chinese State Run Servers
15:48 - Core i9 Macbook Pro Throttle Gate
* Dave 2D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8J125s4cg
* Jonathan Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-p9-QZSdPM
18:34 - Amazon Prime Day Disaster
21:35 - WYHTS: Buying a PC for 1/4 the Price of a Mac
23:12 - WYHTS: Thoughts on the Blue Yeti?
24:32 - WYHTS: Smart Phones Tracking You
25:33 - WYHTS: Democratization of the Internet is OVER
27:07 - WYHTS: Paying Money to Avoid Windows 10
27:50 - Ask Bandrew
28:20 - Email 1
29:04 - Will you be on the Sunshine Summit 2018?
29::45 - Email 2
30:16 - Do you present your podcast as though it was live, or record segments?
30:57 - How long do you spend on the podcast?
31:58 - Why do I start the podcast recording multiple times?
35:13 - Email 3
35:58 - What is your new desk?
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37:03 - What’s your favorite X-Files episode?
39:25 - Outro

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BSP-127: Tags on YouTube Don't Matter, YouTube Copyright Takedowns, Macbook Pros, and more

On episode 127 of the BSP, I talk about how tags on youtube impact your search and discover, new copyright identification and take down tools, youtube funding news organizations, youtube incognito mode coming to android, New Macbook Pros & Apple eGPU, the FBI arresting a former Apple Engineer, Apple passcode still able to be brute forced, and License plate tracking at malls.

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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Tags on YouTube No Longer Matter for Search & Discovery
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc
04:45 - New Copyright Takedown Tools
* https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/07/helping-creators-protect-their-content.html
09:17 - YouTube Funding News Organizations
* https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/07/building-better-news-experience-on.html
14:30 - YouTube Incognito Mode Coming to Android
15:30 - New Macbook Pros & eGPU
* https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/01/04/apple-t2-chip-in-imac-pro-takes-control-of-boot-security-facetime-camera-functions-previously-managed-by-cpu
* https://www.macworld.com/article/3245764/macs/the-t2-chip-makes-the-imac-pro-the-start-of-a-mac-revolution.html
20:27 - FBI Arrests Ex Apple Engineer
23:51 - Apple Fixes Password Cracking Tool & It’s Bypassed Immediately
24:43 - License Plate Tracking at the Mall
* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/07/california-shopping-centers-are-spying-ice-contractor
26:15 - Commenter Calling me Out & Keeping me Honest
28:18 - Chicago Transit, Disney Land, & Disney World using Facial Recognition
29:10 - Ask Bandrew
29:40 - Email 1
30:11 - What do you do with all the mics?
30:38 - Do you consider selling your microphones?
32:04 - Do you have a closet full of microphones?
33:18 - How much have you spent on microphones?
32:45 - Email 2
33:25 - How should I process my audio in OBS?
36:08 - Email 3
36:23 - If you got the RE20 first, would you like it more than the SM7b?
Outro

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BSP-126: Companies Reading Your Gmail, Samsung Leaking Your Photos, & MORE!

On episode 126 of the BSP, I talk about Google Duplex potentially being implemented into Data Centers, 3rd party app developers having access & reading through your gmail accounts, Samsung randomly texting photos from your gallery to people in your contact book, and the Australian airports implementing biometric scanning as a proof of concept to roll out countrywide biometric scanning. 

Later, I share 4 audio books I’ve loved this year, get corrected about loud sound sources destroying condensers, talk more about the companies fighting California’s new privacy laws, and the possibility of paying for privacy. In the ask bandrew segment I cover what XLR cables I use, then cover the Space Force and if I believe this is leading up to disclosure, and end the podcast by showing an awesome Blue Yeti microphone fail on television.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Thank You!
01:48 - The Biased SM7B Shill Returns
02:34 - Google Duplex Launching in Call Centers
04:58 - Google Gives 3rd Party App Developer Access to Your Gmail
* Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/ensuring-your-security-and-privacy-within-gmail/
* Google Security Check: https://myaccount.google.com/intro/security-checkup/3?pli=1
10:43 - Samsung Texting App Randomly Sending Photos from Gallery!
13:49 - Australian Airports Replacing Passports with Biometric Scanning
18:09 - Products I Wanted
19:08 - 4 Audio Books I’ve Loved this Year
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23:07 - Correcting Condensers Destroyed by Loud Sounds
24:42 - Opposition to California Law to Sell and BUY our information
27:01 - You ARE The Product! Paying for Privacy.
29:59 - Ask Bandrew
30:13 - Email 1
31:02 - What XLR Cables do you Use?
32:02 - Are Provided Cables Any Good?
33:02 - My Understanding of XLR Cables.
34:48 - Email 2
35:54 - Is Alien Disclosure on the Way?
40:53 - What Would The Public Reaction Be?
43:52 - What’s the Purpose of the Space Force?
46:18 - Email 3
46:40 - Serious Blue Yeti Microphone Fail
47:41 - Outro

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BSP-125: YouTube Disables Custom Thumbnails, Video Creator Grant Money, and More!

On episode 125 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube launching the miniplayer on desktop, YouTube disabling custom thumbnails, VidCon launching a grant program where you can receive $2000, Twitch updating stream discovery, HaveIBeenPwned integrating with Firefox & 1 password, Twitter allowing for physical 2fa tokens, a Contractor trying to sell surveillance tools to track political dissidents, a man who threatened Ajit Pai being arrested, another data aggregator leaking 340 million personal data records, and California passing a new consumer privacy act.

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Uploading the Podcast to Podcastage
* http://www.bandrewsays.com
01:23 - Subtly Improving Your Podcast
02:16 - A Bunch of New Videos
* Ultimate Travel Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJLbc0R3wI
* Must Love Karate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUubJoEPGBo
* Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/podcastage
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04:03 - YouTube Mini Player on Desktop
05:10 - YouTube Disables Custom Thumbnail
* https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!category-topic/Youtube/-EpSdU2730A
07:01 - VidCon Video Creator Grant
* https://www.vidconcreatorgrant.com/apply/
10:08 - Twitch Updates Stream Discovery
* https://trello.com/b/qfZCai4F/discovery-updates
11:37 - HaveIBeenPwned Integrates with Firefox & 1Password
* https://blog.agilebits.com/2018/06/25/watchtower-we-shall-fight-on-the-breaches/
14:13 - Twitter Allows for Physical 2fa Tokens
15:00 - Contractor Tried Selling Surveillance Tools to Track Political Dissidents
16:40 - Man Who Threatened Ajit Pai Arrested by FBI
18:32 - Another Leak of 340 Million Personal Data Records
20:51 - California Passes New Consumer Privacy Act
22:25 - Blackberry Key 2 (I want it!!!)
* https://puri.sm/shop/librem-5/
* https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/how-to/4-best-phones-for-privacy-security-0176106/
24:36 - What I’ve Been Testing
25:21 - What You Had to Say
31:17 - Ask Bandrew
31:35 - Email 1
31:58 - Would you prefer an RE20 Colored SM7b, or an SM7b Colored RE20?
32:58 - Email 2
33:42 - What Are Your Thoughts on Full Time YouTubers?
34:20 - Would You Want To Be a Full Time YouTube Creator?
36:50 - Email 3
37:11 - Thoughts on Android Phones?
38:19 - Can Loud Drums Ruin a Condenser Mic?
* http://blog.shure.com/fact-vs-fiction-tim-vear-explodes-audio-myths-2/
39:09 - Thoughts on Mechanical Keyboards?
40:03 - Would You Want to Earn Money from Podcasting?
41:35 - Outro

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BSP-124: New Ways to Make Money on YouTube

On episode 124 of the BSP, I cover Google Podcasts going live, 3 new monetization tools on YouTube that were announced at VidCon 2018, Instagram TV, Apple Fined $6.6M USD in Australia, Apple repairing Macbook keyboards for free, and Verizon no longer selling your real-time location data. I also talk about the RE27 N/D briefly, all my waves plugins disappearing, 3 new Mac utility apps that I like, and much much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - I like the RE27 N/D
01:30 - All my Waves Plugins Disappeared!
02:26 - Google Podcasts Live
04:30 - New YouTube Monetization Tools
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* YouTube Blog: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/06/vidcon-2018-helping-creators-earn-more.html
12:25 - Instagram TV
16:10 - Apple Fined $6.6M USD
18:08 - Apple Repairing Macbook Keyboards for Free
20:15 - Verizon No Longer Selling Real-Time Location Data
* Senator Wyden’s Letter: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4457320-Wyden-Securus-Location-Tracking-Letter-to-FCC.html
23:20 - What I’ve Been Testing (Bartender 3, Unclutter, Magnet)
25:29 - What You Had to Say (Your response's to last week's episode)
29:05 - Ask Bandrew
29:20 - Email 1
29:30 - Refurbishing & Repainting an Electro Voice RE20
31:46 - Email 2 (Social Media Privacy / Boundaries)
33:35 - Thoughts on digital oversharing?
36:34 - What can be done about it?
37:40 - 4 Rules for New Creators Using Social Media
42:23 - How do you set boundaries with digital connections?
44:00 - How do you stop someone from oversharing with you?
46:00 - Outro

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BSP-123: Resident Evil 2 Remake, Google Podcast App, and Apple Security

On episode 123 of the BSP, I cover Verizon having 3 unlimited data tiers, Sony announcing the Resident Evil 2 remake, Google launching a podcast app, Apple banning apps from selling user’s contact lists, China tracking citizen’s cars with RFID tags, and Apple blocking GreyKey iOS Hacking tool. I also talk about my signal chain and what I’m doing different this week.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Verizon Launching 3rd Unlimited Data Tier
01:51 - Resident Evil 2 Remake
* https://youtu.be/a-lEnz5QKuM
04:10 - Google Launching Podcast App
06:28 - Apple Banning Apps from Selling User Contact Lists
08:45 - China track citizen’s cars with RFID tags
11:57 - Apple Blocking GreyKey iOS Hacking Tool
14:15 - What I’ve Been Testing (Processing)
* API Vision Strip
* FabFilter DS
* 1176
* LA-2A
* Pultec Legacy EQ
16:53 - What You Had to Say (Subs Feed / X-Files Game)
20:12 - Ask Bandrew
20:26 - Email 1
20:47 - Did you change your room setup?
21:27 - Are you single?
22:03 - How do you deal with stress?
23:51 - How do you connect the iPad to the UA Arrow?
24:58 - Email 2
25:22 - Do you know of The Odd Dad Out
25:51 - Do you know about the Guatemala Volcano Eruption
26:34 - Do you know about the Chernobyl Disaster?
27:23 - Email 3
27:45 - What are your thoughts on Google WiFi Devices
30:14 - Outro 

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BSP-122: YouTube Killing Subscriptions, WWDC Woes & More

On episode 122 of the BSP, I cover YouTube killing the subscription feed through algorithms, Patreon acquiring Kit, WWDC 2018 Announcements from Hardware to iOS to Mac OS, Facebook launching a gaming portal, Instagram launching 1 hour long videos, MyHeritage leaking 92 million people’s login information, and much much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - YouTube Killing Subscription
07:15 - Patreon Acquired Kit
10:36 - WWDC 2018 Hardware Announcements
13:07 - iOS 12 Announcements
21:00 - OSX Mojave Announcements
25:01 - Watch OS Announcements
26:07 - Apple TV Announcements
27:00 - Facebook Launching Gaming Portal
29:27 - 1 Hour Long Instagram Videos
30:02 - MyHeritage Leaked 92 Million People’s Account Details
31:14 - Products That Should Exist
33:24 - What I’ve Been Testing
35:02 - What You Had to Say
36:40 - Ask Bandrew
36:51 - Email 1
37:14 - One Creator I’d Like to have on Creator Case Study
38:58 - What am I looking forward to?
39:35 - Email 2
40:45 - Will you review the Heil Fin?
41:19 - Will you make more why I don’t game videos?
42:30 - Do you have any other channels you want to launch?
44:07 - Outro

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BSP-121: Vermont Fights Data Brokers, Podcastage Updates & More

On episode 121 of the BSP, I talk about my new series called Creator Case Study, the plans I have for the Podcastage youtube channel, Vermont regulating data brokers, iOS 11.4 going live and what the features are, What to expect from WWDC ’18, as well as answering your questions.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Thoughts on Creator Case Study Series
02:51 - Changes to Podcastage Programming
05:53 - Why are you drinking Starbucks?
06:49 - Vermont Regulating Data Brokers
* https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/BILLS/H-0764/H-0764%20As%20Passed%20by%20Both%20House%20and%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf
* https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/27/vermont-passes-first-first-law-to-crack-down-on-data-brokers/
12:15 - iOS 11.4 is live
13:58 - What to expect at WWDC ‘18
19:58 - What You Had to Ask Bandrew?
20:44 - Amazon Bugging Your Home or You Bugging Your Own Home?
21:42 - Would you recommend a shotgun mic for voice over?
24:08 - Should I buy a yeti or procaster for my new podcast?
27:18 - Outro

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BSP-120: Apple Bend Gate, Amazon Big Brother State, and More

On episode 120 of the BSP, I talk about Apple lying about Bend Gate on the iPhone 6 and 6-plus, Facebook two factor authentication, Yubikey compatibility with the iPhone, Razer Core X, News outlets banning EU viewers, EU citizens downloading information from Apple, Amazon Facial Rekognition, Amazon Echo spying on you, TeenSafe leaking your passwords, Comcast Xfinity router passwords being leaked, Comcast launching new mesh wifi devices, Twitch streaming Doctor Who, and Amazon saving The Expanse. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Apple Lied About Bend Gate
05:31 - Facebook Doesn’t Want Your Phone # Anymore
07:20 - Yubikey NFC Capability on the iPhone 7 & Newer
09:15 - Razer Core X Announced
10:35 - News Outlets Ban EU Users
12:17 - EU Apple Users Can Download Their Data
13:12 - Amazon Facial Recognition (Big Brother State!!!)
17:14 - Amazon Echo Sends Private Conversation to Contact Book
20:37 - TeenSafe Leaks your Teens Passwords
22:50 - Comcast Xfinity Leaking Router Passwords
25:00 - Comcast Launching Mesh Wifi System
25:57 - Twitch Streaming Doctor Who for 7 Weeks
26:21 - Amazon Saves The Expanse
26:42 - What You Had To Say
29:07 - Ask Bandrew
29:20 - Email 1
31:05 - Email 2
32:39 - Email 3
35:05 - Outro

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BSP-119: Google Kills YouTube Red...Sort of, Lil Tay Get's Mother Fired, and more

On episode 119 of the BSP, I talk about Google Killing / Rebranding YouTube Red to YouTube Premium, YouTube adding music credits in descriptions, Lil Tay getting her mother fired, YouTube adding Tastemade & The Young Turks to YouTubeTV, Facebook launching Youth guidelines, Facebook launching Voice posts and photo/video storage, more Facebook data exposed, and Call of Duty IIII release.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Clarification on Smart Phone Addiction
01:37 - Good Use Case for Google Duplex
02:50 - Google Kills YouTube Red, Sort of…
04:50 - YouTube Gives Musicians Proper Credit
07:08 - Lil Tay Gets Mom Fired
12:01 - YouTubeTV Brings in Tastemade & The Young Turks
14:26 - Facebook Loves the Youths
* https://www.facebook.com/safety/youth/peer-voices/principles
18:05 - Facebook Launching Voice Posts & Photo/Video Storage
20:43 - More Facebook Data Exposed via Personality Quizzes
* https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/14/17352900/facebook-data-exposed-personality-quiz
22:48 - Call of Duty IIII or IV Coming Soon
24:00 - What You Had to Say - Two Party Consent
26:00 - Ask Bandrew
26:25 - Email 1
26:58 - Opinions on Fortnite?
28:16 - Thoughts on the Royal Wedding?
28:47 - How do you get back into Podcasting?
29:55 - Outro

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BSP-118: Google Assistant Makes Calls, Phil Defranco Launches Video App, and More

On episode 118 of the BSP, I talk about Gmail composing your e-mails for you, Google’s camera allowing you to copy text from a photo, Google Assistant (Duplex) making phone calls for you, HDR playback on YouTube going live on iOS, YouTube rolling out a “Take a Break” feature, Philip DeFranco launching a stand alone video app, Hulu launching a channel guide, Apple removing apps that share location data, Apple selling streaming subscriptions, Apple launching a credit card, Apple disabling USB connections if your iOS device is locked for 7 days, Twitter rolling out encrypted direct messages, Rick & Morty renewed for 70 episodes, and Syfy not renewing the Expanse.

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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Gmail Can Compose Your E-mails For You
02:23 - Google Lens Can Copy Text from Photos
03:45 - Google Assistant Making Phone Calls
08:37 - HDR YouTube Playback on iOS Available
08:58 - YouTube “Take a Break” Feature
11:47 - Philip DeFranco Launches Stand Alone Video App
14:46 - Hulu Launches a Channel Guide
15:50 - Apple Removing Apps That Share Location Data
17:34 - Apple Selling Streaming Subscriptions
18:32 - Apple Launching a Credit Card
20:07 - Apple Disabling USB Connections if Device is Locked for 7 Days
22:27 - Twitter May Be Working on Encrypted Direct Messages
23:55 - Rick And Morty Renewed for 70 More Episodes
25:09 - SyFy Does Not Renew The Expanse
25:57 - What You Had to Say!
28:00 - Ask Bandrew
28:18 - Email 1
28:55 - Thoughts on Google Digital Well Being Initiative?
30:23 - Email 2
30:42 - Rank RE20, SM7B, Procaster on 1-10 Scale
31:49 - Email 3
32:04 - What are your computer specs?
33:20 - Outro

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