BSP-257: Facebook Entering Podcasting, Apple Charging For Podcasts, & More

On episode 257 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that Facebook is going to try to get into audio and roll out some podcasting features, as well as the announcement that Applee is allowing for premium podcast subscriptions.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Avantone CV12: https://imp.i114863.net/cv12
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Facebook Entering Podcasting?

• FB Podcast: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robpegoraro/2021/04/22/facebook-exec-sounds-off-on-its-new-audio-features/

• Dave Jackson: https://schoolofpodcasting.com/episodes/

• Daniel Jay Lewis: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

• Better Podcasting: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/

09:30 - Apple Charging For Podcasts?

• Apple Podcast Announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/

• Availability of Subs: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/availability-of-apple-podcasts-features

• Program Overview: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/892-apple-podcasters-program-overview

19:10 - Avantone CV12

20:40 - Ask Bandrew

21:50 - Email 1

23:30 - Can You Record & Hear Music With Focusrite Scarlett?

26:25 - Audio Submission 2

28:55 - Have I Screwed Up Audio And Had to Re-Record?

32:10 - How Do My Mics Sound?

32:55 - Is My EQ Okay?

34:30 - Email 3

35:55 - Why Does My ATR2100X Sound Bad?

41:05 - Video Submission 3

41:55 - Thoughts On Misusing The Podcast Platform?

44:05 - Outro

BSP-256: Twitch Banning People For Off-Line Behavior, and Much More

On episode 256 of the BSP, I discuss thew news that Twitch will be banning people for off site violations (on other social media platforms, and off-line behavior as well). I discuss why this is concerning even though it is understandable why they want to implement this.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Twitch Banning People For Offsite Behavior

• Twitch Blog Post: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/04/07/our-plan-for-addressing-severe-off-service-misconduct/

10:44 - WYHTS: YouTube Hiding Dislikes because of YT Rewind
11:44 - WYHTS: YouTube Should Revert to the Star Rating
12:59 - WYHTS: YouTube Could Manipulate Dislike
14:29 - WYHTS: Mental Health Argument is Plausible
15:59 - WYHTS: Dislikes Tell Me If a Tutorial is Correct
18:34 - WYHTS: Dislikes are Super Informative
23:14 - WYHTS: Disliking videos doesn’t change a thing?
24:14 - WYHTS: Time Needs to be Considered As Well
25:34 - Ask Bandrew
16:14 - Video Submission 1
28:29 - How to Get Neighbors to be Quiet?
31:34 - Voice Submission 2
34:14 - Mixers for Recording?
37:59 - Voice Submission 3
38:29 - What Kind of Redundancy Do You Have in Place for Recording Failure?
41:34 - Outro

BSP-255: YouTube Removing Dislike Count, Updating Monetization, and More

On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about ’starting microphones’ for ’starting streamers’ and a whole lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links)
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Removing Dislike Counter

• YouTube Remove Dislike Count: https://twitter.com/youtube/status/1376942486594150405?s=21

07:10 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy

• YouTube Update Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en&msgid=104557807

• Gaming Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10291745

09:05 - What I’ve Been Testing
11:49 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong
13:41 - WYHTS: ’Starting Streamers’ should by ’Starting Microphones’
19:00 - Ask Bandrew
20:02 - Email 1
20:30 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter
22:35 - Video Submission 2
23:22 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music?

• Izotope on Music Loudness: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-streaming-platforms.html

28:45 - Voice Submission 3
29:30 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases?

• Gamers 4 Life: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gamers-4-life-podcast-jerrell-powell-ndclk1KCs6X/

33:55 - Outro

BSP-254: The Shure SM7b Is Dead...NOT

On episode 254 of the BSP, I discuss the latest Harris Heller’s video where he states the SM7b is Dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf-Y-OZEO6w), and I point out why I disagree with this statement.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Sony C100: https://imp.i114863.net/Gjjzz2
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - The SM7b Is Dead…
08:25 - Sony C100
10:55 - WYHTS: Eliminating Hum From Recording
12:40 - WYHTS: Why Use a Cloudlifter With a DBX?

• Fethead / CL1 Article: https://podcastage.com/rev/micactivatornoise

15:40 - WYHTS: Pro Sound Guy Input on Reviews
17:55 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Isn’t Free Because You Make Videos On It
22:25 - Outro

BSP-253: YouTube Checks for Copyright Content, Samson Q9u, Free Stuff Isn't Free

On episode 253 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube allowing you to check for copyright strikes prior to publishing a video, Facebook going down, Twitter updating 2fa options on the phone, and why content creators do not receive stuff for free.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Samson Q9u: https://imp.i114863.net/q9u
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Checks for Copyright Content
05:10 - Facebook / Instagram / What’s App Outage
06:55 - Twitter Roles out 2FA on Phones

• Twitter 2fa Status: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1371510300973875201?s=20

09:20 - Samson Q9u
11:50 - WYHTS: Use EQ for Voice Acting Characters
13:55 - WYHTS: You’ve Gotten So Serious
15:10 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Is Not Free!
21:10 - Ask Bandrew
22:05 - Voice Submission 1
23:20 - Why Does My Gear Have Electric Hum?
26:55 - Voice Submission 2
26:25 - What is the Doobly Doo?
28:25 - What do Mic Specs Mean?
34:55 - Voice Submission 3
35:25 - Can Pizza Toppings Go Under Cheese?
38:25 - Outro

BSP-252: YouTube Withholding Taxes, $200 Tube Mic, & More

On episode 252 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube announcing they will be withholding US taxes for all Non-US based creators. I also use a $200 tube microphone, discuss my opinion on multi pattern mics, my approach to purchasing items made in china, how many subs I need to get free mics, and a lot more.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Monoprice Stage Right LTM500: https://geni.us/ltm500
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Withholding Taxes

• YT ARTICLE: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10391362?hl=en

• YT VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeKEtf8A3FU

• IRS TAX Treaty: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z

06:15 - What I’ve Been Testing $200 Tube Mic
08:45 - WYHTS: Has My Opinion on Multi Pattern Condenser Mics Changed?
12:55 - WYHTS: You Need a Site Even if You Aren’t Going to be Banned!
15:52 - WYHTS: Everything Is Made in China
19:25 - Ask Bandrew
20:15 - Voice Submission 1
21:00 - Do Lav Mics Exhibit Proximity Effect?
22:00 - Do All Mics Exhibit the Proximity Effect?
23:15 - Email 2
23:42 - How Many Subs Do You Need to Get Everything for Free?
28:42 - Voice Submission 3
29:55 - Should I Change EQ for Different Characters?
32:55 - How Does the Studio Sound?

• John's Site: https://necropublications.com/

34:15 - Short Video Experiment
36:11 - Outro

BSP-251: Behringer Acquires Aston Mics, Dr. Seuss Cancelled?, Twitter Spaces and More

On episode 251 of the BSP, I discuss Behringer/Music Tribe acquiring Aston Mics and what I think this means for Aston, Dr Seuss being “Cancelled/Banned”, and Twitter rolling out spaces? I also answer questions about the best home conference mic, and the best sounding mic out of the box with no processing?

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AKG C414 XLS: https://geni.us/c414xls
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Behringer Acquires Aston Mics

• Aston Acquired: https://www.astonmics.com/EN/news-details/Aston-and-Music-Tribe-join-forces

04:03 - Dr Seuss Cancellet / Banned?

• Seuss Statement: https://www.seussville.com/statement-from-dr-seuss-enterprises/

• E-Bay Delisting: https://www.wsj.com/articles/dr-seuss-books-deemed-offensive-will-be-delisted-from-ebay-11614884201

12:31 - Twitter Spaces - Clubhouse Competitor

• Twitter Spaces: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces

15:38 - AKG C414 XLS
16:53 - WYHTS: Zoom Podtrak P4 User Feedback
18:48 - WYHTS: Defending Facbook
20:13 - WYHTS: Promotion Thru Networking
23:12 - WYHTS: Time To Bring Websites Back
26:23 - Can You Use Condenser Mics for Podcasts?
29:08 - Ask Bandrew
39:53 - Voice Submission 1
32:18 - Advice on Processing
35:18 - Email 2
36:08 - Best Home Conference Mic?
37:08 - Video Submission 3
40:58 - More Advice on Processing
44:43 - Email 4
45:08 - Do I Like Ticking Watches / Clocks?
48:28 - Voice Submission 5
50:28 - Best Sounding Mics Out of the Box?
1:00:08 - Outro

BSP-250: Facebook Bans Australian News, Sennheiser Selling Consumer Audio Business, & More

On episode 250 of the BSP, I discuss Facebook banning all news in Australia whether you’re a publisher or a consumer, Sennheiser selling their consumer facing audio, and then I answer a bunch of questions before the sylvibot saga continues to unfold!

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Facebook Bans News in Australia
05:55 - Sennheiser Selling Headphone Business?

• Sennheiser Press Release: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/newsroom/sennheiser-to-reposition-its-business-units-independently-of-each-other-s5jh2n

10:00 - WYHTS: Twitter’s Undo Send Feature
12:15 - WYHTS: Submariner Takes Verbal Abuse Well

• BWDTBS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFB63TgQNX9Pe-vCmOiodRg

14:00 - WYHTS: PodTrak P4 Replaces Q2u / ATR2100 / AT2005

• Stargate Pioneers Show: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/

16:00 - Ask Bandrew
16:45 - Email 1
17:00 - What Do You Know about the Blue Mouse?

• Blue Mouse Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHZR4mHebM

17:55 - Voice Submission 2
19:00 - How to Get Podcast Host to Improve Microphone Technique?
21:20 - Thoughts on Slate Digital VMS?
23:10 - Email 3
23:55 - Shure Beta 87a Too Quiet!?
28:20 - Voice Submission 4
31:25 - The SylviBot Saga Continues
33:15 - Will Driving Cars Become Illegal?
35:00 - 250 Episodes!
37:05 - Outro

BSP-249: Rupert Neve, Twitter Subscription, Audio Questions

On episode 249 of the BSP, I briefly discuss the passing of Rupert Neve and how important he is to audio recording, as well as the Neve gear that I’m using to honor him today. I then discuss some news regarding Twitter’s new monetization strategies and how I believe there will be serious issues with in-kind contributions if twitter continues to ban politicians

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
sE Electronics RN17: https://imp.i114863.net/RN17
Rupert Neve R6: https://imp.i114863.net/RNDR6
Rupert Neve 511: https://imp.i114863.net/RND511
Drawmer DS101: https://imp.i114863.net/DS101
SSL 611EQ: https://imp.i114863.net/611EQ
Rupert Neve 535: https://imp.i114863.net/RND535
Rupert Neve 543: https://imp.i114863.net/RND543
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Rupert Neve

• Neve Blog Post: https://www.rupertneve.com/news/rupert-neve-1926-2021/

• Rupert Neve History: https://www.rupertneve.com/company/history/

03:43 - Twitter Monetization

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/08/twitter-confirms-plans-to-experiment-with-new-models-like-subscriptions-in-2021/

06:58 - Twitter Bans Trump Forever / Project Veritas Banned
10:13 - WYHTS: Spotify Plays Aren’t There
12:43 - WYHTS: Forced Furry Comment
14:27 - WYHTS: Bandrew is a Man in Fury?
15:37 - WYHTS: SylviBot Covering her Tracks!
16:42 - WYHTS: Alternative Audio Gear Retailers?
17:27 - Ask Bandrew
18:13 - Voice Submission 1

• Voice of Mail: https://vomp.podbean.com/

22:12 - Ideas to Celebrate Podcast Milestone?
24:42 - 5 Essential Software / Plugins I Use?
27:43 - Email 2
28:22 - Proper Recording / Publishing Levels

• Tutorial: https://twitter.com/podcastage/status/1259628059474317312?s=20

31:13 - Voice Submission 3
31:42 - Upgrade Options for Focusrite CM25 between $100-$250?
34:27 - Voice Submission 4
35:58 - Do You Recommend the Q2u as an XLR Only Mic?
40:02 - Video Submission 5
43:13 - Why am I Quieter Through Zoom Than my DAW?
47:42 - Outro

BSP-248: Spotify Podcast Monetization, Twitter Paid Newsletter, TikTok Ban Unverified Content

On episode 248 of the BSP, I discuss Spotify’s new plans for podcast monetization, Twitter acquiring Revue to allow twitter users to have paid newsletters and email lists, TikTok limiting the distribution of unverified or unsubstantiated content, and a lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA201-Fet: https://imp.i114863.net/ma201fet
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Spotify Monetizing Podcasts

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/03/spotify-hints-toward-plans-for-podcast-subscriptions-a-la-carte-payments/

07:15 - Twitter Paid Newsletter

• Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2021/making-twitter-a-better-home-for-writers.html

13:35 - TikTok Limiting Unsbstantiated Information

• Tik Tok Blog Post: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/new-prompts-to-help-people-consider-before-they-share

19:05 - Mojave MA-201FET
20:05 - WYHTS: Why’d You Stop Using the Theme Song?
22:45 - WYHTS: You Should Use the Fediverse!
24:00 - WYHTS: Alternatives to Amazon
25:00 - Ask Bandrew
25:45 - Voice Submission 1
28:05 - How to Route Audio from DAW to Streaming Software?

• VoiceMeeter: https://vb-audio.com/Cable/index.htm

30:15 - Voice Submission 2
32:05 - What are Class A, Class B, Class A/B Preamps, What are Transformers, and What’s a Discrete Preamp?

• Vintage King: https://vintageking.com/blog/2019/03/buyers-guide-microphone-preamp/

• Discrete: https://flyingsound.net/general/class-a-discrete-mic-preamp/?v=40f9d8362b89

37:00 - Voice submission 3

• Lars Building SM7b: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cgONF3jR4o

38:15 - Are You Going to Liquidate Your Mic Collection?
42:45 - Voice Submission 4
43:30 - What is a Matched Pair of Mics?
45:05 - Recommendations for Small Diaphragm Condensers
47:00 - Voice Submission 5
51:15 - The Men In Black are Furries!
54:15 - Outro

BSP-247: YouTube's 2021 Priorities, Twitter Birdwatch, and Gamestop Stonks

On episode 247 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube’s 2021 priorities, twitter launching a community reporting program titled Birdwatch, Gamestop Stocks going Stonk y Brrrr, the cause of the 2008 Financial crisis and A LOT more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - YouTube’s 2021 Priorities

• 2021 Priorities Blog: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/letter-from-susan-our-2021-priorities

• 2021 Priorities Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHLnO2u9e0

01:50 - Growing the creator economy
03:58 - Living up to our responsibilities
04:58 - Helping people learn new skills
07:28 - Building for the YouTube of the future
09:23 - The regulatory landscape
12:25 - Summary of YT 2021 Priorities
15:10 - Conspiracy Corner
19:25 - Twitter Birdwatch Mob Fact Checking

• Twitter Birdwatch Post: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1353766523664531459

25:35 - Gamestop Stock Stonks!
31:10 - What Led to the 2008 Financial Crash
36:40 - WYHTS: The Meaning of M.D.
37:10 - WYHTS: Using RTX Voice to Remove BG Noise
38:10 - WYHTS: If Behringer’s Ripoffs Can Be Cheap The Companies They’re Ripping Off Should Be That Cheap Too
44:10 - Ask Bandrew
44:50 - Voice Submission 1
46:25 - Mic Pad vs. Interface Gain vs. Post Processing?
50:55 - Email 2
51:55 - Rode NTG vs. Rode NT-USB Mini
53:36 - Voice Submission 2
56:00 - What Do I Need to Fix?

• For the Love of Comics: https://www.youtube.com/c/FortheLoveofComics

59:10 - Voice Submission 3
01:02:40 - What are Men In Black!?
01:06:43 - Outro

BSP-246: YouTube Embraces Hashtags, I Was Correct, and More

On episode 246 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube embracing hashtags and rolling out a new feature to enrich the hashtag experience. I share my thoughts on how this can be a positive and a negative and if you should implement this. I also use the Sennheiser MD435, talk about how long it takes to record a test, recommend website services, talk about why my voice is so different, and share a test on which does a better job at background noise rejection: small diaphragm condenser, short shotgun, or lav mic.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Sennheiser MD435: https://imp.i114863.net/md435
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Embraces Hashtag Functionality
03:00 - Told You So
03:30 - Sennheiser MD435
05:15 - Ask Bandrew
06:00 - Email 1
06:25 - How Long Does it Take to Make Your Test Videos on the BSP?
08:40 - Video Submission 2

• Luke’s Podcast: https://lukewhostalking.podbean.com/

10:15 - What Website Service Do You Recommend?
17:45 - Video Submission 3
19:00 - YouTube’s Free Audio Library
20:30 - Audio Submission 4
21:15 - Why Does My Voice Sound So Different Compared to 5 Years Ago?
25:00 - Email 5
26:35 - Small Diaphragm Condenser, Shotgun Mic, or Lav Mic for Noisy Room?
29:30 - Outro

BSP-245: Social Media: The Beginning of the End, Creators Need to Shut Up!

On episode 245 of the BSP, I talk about president Donald Trump being banned of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Shopify, and what this means for the future of Social Media and what you should be doing as a content creator moving forward. I also go on a rant about

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Violence Bad, Mmmkay?
01:03 - Trump Banned From Internet
04:00 - Who Else Uses Social Media?
07:56 - Amazon Revoking Parler Servers.
09:13 - WhY nO YeLl AbOuT PoLiTiCs!?
10:18 - What Can Content Creators Do?
13:58 - Closure of Banning
15:13 - Rant: Content Creators Need to Shut Up!
19:08 - Outro / Losing my Mind

BSP-244: 2020 Was a Failure, and My 2021 Content Strategies

On episode 244 of the BSP, I talk about my 2020 goals, what I failed and why I failed, and then discuss my favorite videos that I made over the last year, and what my goals for 2021 are.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - What Were my 2020 Goals?
01:05 - What I Failed & How/Why I Failed
07:35 - What I Succeeded At This Year
12:31 - My Favorite Videos of 2020
19:00 - Growth of 2020 in Numbers
21:10 - My Goals for 2021
27:15 - Personal Goals?
29:40 - New Podcast on Geeks Rising!
30:50 - Happy 2021
33:10 - Outro

BSP-243: Bandrew's Favorite Media of 2020

On episode 243 of the BSP, I talk about my favorite things of 2020 ranging from music to movies to television and briefly watches…which I’ll also be regurgitating and talking about in more depth on the watchcastage channel at a later date. Too many channels, too few ideas.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Happy New Years
01:48 - Favorite Music
04:30 - Favorite Movies

• Network Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGIY5Vyj4YM

12:36 - Favorite Book
14:48 - Favorite Watches

• Favorite of 2020 GR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_mE6PUKLvQ

• Casio Worldtime Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R80EzwZxnI0

20:10 - Favorite YouTube Channels

• Red Letter Media: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia

• The Urban Gentry: https://www.youtube.com/user/theurbangentry

• JackSucksAtLife: https://www.youtube.com/user/JackSucksAtMinecraft

25:30 - Outro

BSP-242: Banning All Un-verified Users

On episode 242 of the BSP, I talk about an adult website banning all content uploaded from unverified users, and how this could be used on all social media platforms, twitter forcing users to delete tweets and why I think they’re not just deleting tweets, and a whole lot more.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Addressing the Elephant in the Room
01:17 - Prawn Hub Banning All Unverified Content

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/14/pornhub-removes-all-unverified-content-following-reports-of-exploitation/

05:37 - Twitter Forcing Users to Delete Tweets

• Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/covid19-vaccine.html

11:42 - WYHTS: Mad About Last Week Politics REE!
13:17 - WYHTS: YouTube Policy is Very Open Ended
14:19 - WYHTS: Nice UBI Straw Man Bandrew!
17:07 - Ask Bandrew
17:37 - Voice Submission 1
18:42 - Is The SM7b Good For Live Stage Use?
20:22 - Is There an Alternative to RX7 Mouth Declick?
21:42 - How Am I Doing?
22:27 - Video Submission 2

• Steven's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgTpIqVeg7Ftn8AfPLOfAdw

25:12 - Can I Use a Ribbon for a Podcast & How Should I Process it?
34:57 - Voice Submission 3
35:37 - Recording in a Small Room?

• Tips for Better Sounding Vocal Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4

37:47 - Outro

BSP-241: YouTube Banning Claims of Election Fraud

On episode 241 of the BSP, I talk about youtube’s new policy regarding banning videos that claim that election fraud or error was responsible for the 2020 presidential election results. I also respond to comments about money and necessary labor.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Political Disclaimer
00:51 - YouTube Banning Videos that Claim Fraud

• YT Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/supporting-the-2020-us-election/

• Hunter Biden Story: https://twitter.com/DrewHolden360/status/1337188886271942658?s=20

• Tim Pool Clarification: https://twitter.com/Timcast/status/1336733281899991044

15:23 - WYHTS: Why Do You Care How Others Spend Their Money?
18:38 - WYHTS: You Make Dave Ramsey Vomit!
19:38 - WYHTS: Fight Brand Twitter!
20:53 - WYHTS: Alladin is the Best Disney Soundtrack.
22:08 - WYHTS: Bagging Groceries is Unnecessary Labor
26:38 - WYTHS: Have You Tested the Klark Teknik CT1?
30:38 - Outro

BSP-240: YouTube Violating FCC Guidelines?, $10,000 Podcast Setup, & More

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about Youtube advertising violating FAA and FCC guidelines, $10,000 podcasting setup, Improving Podcast and Video content quality, and moire.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - WYHTS: YT Adverts will Violate FAA Guidelines
04:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Content Used to be Optimistic & Thoughts on Fame
09:15 - WYHTS: Journalists Joining Twitter Ruined It
13:00 - WYHTS: Your $10,000 Audio Setup is Overkill.
16:00 - WYHTS: Don’t Drink the Tap Water!!!
18:00 - Ask Bandrew
18:20 - Email 1
18:35 - Self Checkout During Covid?
20:20 - Voice Submission 2
21:40 - Should I Upgrade to the ARM Based Macs?
25:45 - Voice Submission 3
28:00 - Not a Rambly Entry

• Keren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artonthefridge/

28:50 - How Do You Record in Real Time Without Having to Rehearse?
32:30 - Why Not to Scrap Imperfect Videos
37:15 - Iterative Updates are Important
38:20 - Can You Sit-down & Record a Perfect Podcast?
42:00 - Tips to Get Better at Podcasting & YouTubing
44:00 - Email 4
44:15 - Ever Tested one of These
45:45 - Outro

• http://www.watchcastage.com/
  

BSP-239: Twitter Warning of Wrong Think, YouTube Monetizing Everyone, & More

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about twitter warning you about liking disputed content, and then I discuss in depth more about why I think adding everyone to YouTube partner program is a bad idea, and discuss why YouTube monetization should not be the end all be all of your monetization strategy.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Twitter Correcting You For Wrong Think
02:35 - WYHTS: YouTube is a great opportunity
04:00 - WYHTS: YouTube is going to be sued by the FTC for these advertisements
05:50 - WYHTS: Everyone should be in the Youtube Partner Program
15:40 - WYHTS: Youtube keeps getting worse and worse!
17:32 - WYHTS: Youtube should let you pay to not have ads on your videos
21:05 - WYHTS: Why are you creating content in the first place? Alternative monetization opportunities.
25:58 - WYHTS: How did I make my podcast music?

• BSP Theme Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo

27:57 - Ask Bandrew
28:20 - Video Submission 1
28:55 - Which recent mic that I’ve used on the podcast would be my favorite?
32:05 - Voice Submission 2
33:26 - Should I adjust my compression and gate for outdoor recordings?
36:07 - Voice Submission 3
37:13 - Have I been noticed outside?
40:05 - Does being noticed bother me?
41:00 - Outro

BSP-238: YouTube is Monetizing Vids and Not Paying Creators, and More

On episode 238 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube updating their terms of service to allow them to monetize videos from channels that are not in the YouTube partner program, and not pass any earnings on to the channel whose video was monetized. I also answer a couple of questions.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97
Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube TOS Change Allows YouTube To Not Pay Creators!?

• YOUTUBE BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/updates-to-youtubes-terms-of-service

20:25 - WYHTS: YouTube Chapter Markers

• iBertz Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CooLoserTech

21:10 - WYHTS: Will Smith - YouTuber
22:21 - WYHTS: Don’t Buy Cheap Acoustic Foam!
24:15 - ASK BANDREW
24:55 - Voice Submission 1
25:23 - How Does The Mic Sound with the Blue Icicle?
26:06 - Voice Submission 2
26:35 - Why Does Your Recording have THAT Much Hiss?
28:30 - Voice Submission 3
29:45 - Which Mic Do You Like Best On My Voice?
31:20 - What Are Your Thoughts on Marco Arment’s Podcast Mic Review / Recommendation

• Marco Arment’s Review: https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones

35:07 - Voice Submission 4
36:15 - Does the Q2u LED Work When Connected Over XLR?
38:03 - Outro