AT-2020 vs AT-2035 vs AT-2050 Comparison (Versus Series)

AT-2020

Price: $100
Polar Ptrn: Cardioid
Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -37dB
Max SPL: 144dB
Self Noise: 20dB

AT-2035

Price: $150
Polar Ptrn: Cardioid
Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -33dB
Max SPL: 148 - 158dB
Self Noise: 12dB

AT-2050

Price: $230
Polar Ptrn: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -37dB
Max SPL: 144dB
Self Noise: 20dB

Today we're comparing the entire 20 series of microphones from Audio-Technica; the AT-2020, AT-2035, and AT-2050 in order to determine which is the best option for you.

The build quality of these mics is very similar. They all feel as though they're built of the same material which does not feel cheap at all. All of the mics use an identical (or nearly identical) chassis to house the electronics, but the AT-2020 has a slightly short XLR stem at the bottom of the mic. The other difference between the mics is apparent in the switches. The AT-2020 has no switches, the AT-2035 has a -10dB pad and an 80Hz high pass switch, while the AT-2050 has a -10dB pad, 80Hz high pass switch, and 3-way polar pattern selector.

The frequency response of these mics has some significant differences. The graph below overlays the frequency response of all 3 mics (on the cardioid polar pattern). The 2020, has the most significant bass cut which makes the mic sound somewhat thin on voice. The 2050 has the flattest bass response, but also the most prominently boosted presence with a peak around 4kHz and a peak in the air around 12kHz. The 2035 lies right in between these two microphones with a more subtle bass cut, a more subtle presence boost and an air boost peaking at around 14kHz. 

As far as the overall performance of these microphones, the AT-2020 sounded thin on the voice due to the more substantial bass cut and consistent treble boost. The AT-2050 sounded overly boosted in the presence and treble frequencies which made it sound somewhat brittle, and slightly unpleasant to listen to. Of these three microphones the 2035 seems to offer the most natural response for spoken word.

The darkest line is the 2050, the 2nd darkest is the 2035, and the lightest is the 2020. 

The darkest line is the 2050, the 2nd darkest is the 2035, and the lightest is the 2020. 

With all that being said the WINNER of this versus series is the AT-2035. I chose this as the winner because it did of the most natural sound on spoken word. It did have a somewhat muddy sound on the electric and acoustic guitar, but this could be resolved by throwing on a high pass filter in post or by initializing the 80Hz high pass on the microphone. All around, of these three microphones, I just think that the 2035 did one thing the best.

If you have any questions, or want to provide your input, please leave a comment on the youtube video.

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Shure PGA58 Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today we're reviewing one of the cheaper dynamic microphones from Shure, the PGA-58.

For this review, I have the mic connected direction to the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (1st Gen), with the input gain set at approximately 75%. I have done no post processing on the audio, it is all raw, but the audio was slightly boosted in finalcut pro X to simply make the audio easier to listen to.

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $55-$60 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone
  2. Microphone Clip (No 5/8 to 3/8" adapter)
  3. Carrying Pouch
  4. Documentation
  5. Sticker

Specifications

  1. Frequency Response: 50Hz - 16kHz
  2. Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  3. Sensitivity: -55dB
  4. Impedance: 150-ohms

Performance / Features

The build quality of this microphone is on par with most other Shure microphones. It has an all metal body, and a metal grill that feels like it could handle the stage rather well. It has an off switch on the side which is always handy in spoken word situations, it has the XLR port on the bottom like you'd expect, and it has a good amount of weight to it, coming in at 10.37 oz.

The frequency response is listed as 50Hz - 16kHz. It begins to roll off frequencies starting at around 500Hz, and then is relatively flat up through 3kHz. At that point it has a boost that peaks at around 5.5kHz followed by a steep cut down to 6.5kHz with additional variations of a few dB through ~12kHz, which ends up rolling off at around 15kHz. 

The polar pattern of this mic is listed as cardioid. It does a good job at rejecting noise around the rear of the mic which would be ideal for live situations. This will assist in avoiding feedback from the PA and from on stage wedges. 

The overall performance of this mic is pretty decent. It did not do a great job in terms of handling noise or background noise rejection, but neither of these are bad enough to destroy the microphone. The off axis coloration of this mic does seem to lose a bit of the low end and high end as you move around to 90-degrees giving you a somewhat mid forward sound around the sides. The rear is quiet enough that you're not going to get much coloration from it though. 

Due to the bass roll off beginning around 500Hz, this thing will seem to lack body on instruments. On the electric guitar, I found it to be somewhat muddy, while the acoustic guitar lacked a bit in the low end and didn't have much shine to it. Where this mic really excels is on the vocal performances. It has a flatter response when compared to the SM58, and it rolls off the low frequencies to help ensure your voice doesn't get too muddy. 

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Pros

  • Less boosted High End compared to SM58
  • Cheaper alternative to SM58
  • Great build quality
  • On/Off switch

Cons

  • Dull sound on instruments / Slightly muddy on bassier instruments
  • Not the most flattering off axis coloration
  • Less smooth sounding than SM58

Conclusion

I think this is a rather decent alternative to the SM58 if you're on a limited budget. I don't think this microphone is ideal for acoustic guitar or electric guitar, but I think it is a fine vocal microphone for the $60.00 price tag. The less prominent presence boost, and the roll off in the bass frequencies may not be preferred for some musicians, and it may not stick through a mix as well, but I don't think you will have many issues with this in a live situation. Or if you do have this microphone and you want to start a podcast, or do gaming commentary, I think this would suffice for that as well.

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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Shure X2U XLR-to-USB Interface Review

Today we're reviewing an extremely portable travel interface from Shure, the X2u.

During this review video, I have the X2u connected directly to the Rode NT1, with the gain set at approximately 50% (not certain of gain since there are no markings). In post I boosted the audio by +6dB in Final Cut Pro to ensure the audio is at a listenable level. 

If you are interested in this interface, it will set you back $100.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Interface

  2. 3m USB Cable

  3. (2) Velcro Straps

  4. Carrying Pouch

  5. Documentation

Specifications

  1. Bit Depth: 16-Bit

  2. Sampling Rate: Up to 48kHz

  3. Power: +48v Phantom Power

  4. Gain: 50dB

Performance / Features

The build quality of this interface is great, which is what you'd want out of a travel/portable interface. It has an all metal body with a good amount of weight without becoming burdensome while traveling. On the front of this device you'll find a metering light, mic gain control, headphone volume control, monitor mix dial to mix between 0-latency monitoring and computer playback, a phantom power button, phantom power indicator light, and a power light.

On the left hand side you'll find a 3.5mm headphone jack which does offer 0-latency monitoring as well as computer playback. On the top you'll find the XLR port and on the bottom you'll find a usb port to connect it to your computer. On the back you'll find two slits that allow you to mount this to a mic stand with the velcro straps, and you'll find some foam padding to keep the device from sliding around too much.

The preamp on this thing offers 50dB of gain and it lists the noise floor of -78dB FS when the gain is set at 100%. It did get a bit noisy once we got about ~50-60% of gain.

The overall performance of this interface is decent. On one hand it has all the features you could need for a solo preamp interface (0-latency monitoring, mix control, metering light, etc). But on the other hand the preamp is nothing spectacular. The preamp is fairly noisy once you get about ~60%, and almost unusably noisy above ~80%. It was able to drive the Sm7b but you will have to boost the audio in post, and you'll likely have to do some noise removal since it will be a noisy signal. The A/D converters also lack with a max bit-depth of 16-bit, and when you listen to the recordings at high levels, I heard some digital interface. 

Pros

  • Extremely portable

  • Great build quality

  • Offers 0-latency mointoring

  • Has a mix to adjust 0-latency and computer playback

  • Offers +48v Phantom Power

  • It's bus powered!

Cons

  • Fairly noisy preamp

  • A/D converter limited to 16-bit 48kHz

  • Metering light not visible when connected directly mic.

Conclusion

This interface was difficult for me to decide on. As mentioned previously, it is insanely full featured in a small package which is a huge benefit when traveling. However, the preamp and a/d converter are somewhat lacking and if you're using a dynamic mic this will negatively impact your audio. So when it comes down to it, if you're just going to be using this for music demos, or as a backup for your podcast, I think it will be fine. You can work around the negative aspects of this thing. However, if you're looking to record high quality audio with a dead silent noise floor, whether on the road or in the studio, this interface will not cut it. 

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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TPR PODCAST EPISODE 126: WRITER DYLAN GRAY

Writer Dylan Gray hopes on and provide us with his origin into comics and working for Top Cow Productions. We bond over a love of the great Paul Dini as well as chat about comic convention travel plans. If you looking to get into comics as a writer there's no better way than just starting to write. But it doesn't hurt to meet and greet with companies and creators at Comic Cons.

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BSP-111: YouTube Disinformation

On episode 111 I discuss Stephen Hawking passing away, Twitter live streaming MLS games, Apple acquiring texture and what this means, Trump creating a US Space Force, YouTubeTV’s price increase, YouTube’s fight with Misinformation / Disinformation, Chinese police using facial recognition glasses, Moviepass saying that they do not track you, and Apple picking up a new series from the creator of Bob’s Burgers.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Sunshine Summit 2018
01:27 - Stephen Hawking Passed Away
02:40 - Twitter Live Streaming MLS Soccer
03:54 - Apple Acquires Texture
06:18 - Trump’s Space Force
07:42 - YouTubeTV Price Increase
08:21 - YouTube’s Continued Fight with Misinformation
10:46 - Chinese Police Using Facial Recognition Glasses
13:03 - Movie Pass States They’re Not Tracking You
15:48 - Apple Acquired Show from Bob’s Burgers Creator
17:27 - Ask Bandrew
17:41 - E-mail 1
18:17 - What mic did you use on BSP-108
18:28 - Was that mic Dynamic or Condenser?
18:45 - What are your thoughts on it?
20:03 - Do you use the DBX286s on your podcast?
22:11 - E-mail 2
22:51 - Thoughts on Crowdfunding
23:33 - Thoughts on Solar Power Start Up Investments
25:50 - One Piece of Investment Advice
26:25 - Email 3
26:59 - Did you know NASA is going to mars?
27:50 - Opinions on Emoticons?
29:32 - Most expensive & cheapest mic you’ve reviewed?
29:51 - Outro

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Telefunken M81 Dynamic Mic Review

Today we're looking an awesome microphone from Telefunken, the M81.

For this review, I have the mic connected directly to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen, with the gain set at 3:00. I have done no post processing on the audio, it is all raw, but the audio was slightly boosted in final cut pro X to simply make the audio easier to listen to.

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $250.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone

  2. Carrying Pouch

Specifications

  1. Frequency Response: 30Hz - 18kHz

  2. Polar Pattern: Cardioid

  3. Sensitivity: ~-60dB

  4. Impedance: 250-ohms

  5. Max SPL: 140dB

Performance / Features

The build quality of this mic is outstanding. It has a great feeling machined metal body that has a really good amount of weight to it, which feels nice in the hand. It has a shiny metal mesh grill on the top which seems sturdy enough to handle the abuse of stage use. Inside the grill there is a substantial amount of foam, as well as an additional piece of foam to attempt to curb plosives.

The frequency response is listed as 30Hz - 18kHz. The frequency response on this mic has a slightly recessed mid section that helps with clarity, but avoids having a v-sound or scooped mid sound. The presence boost on this mic helps you cut through a mix, but immediately after the boost, the air frequencies are rolled off drastically to help battle shrill higher frequencies. Lastly, the low end is controlled well. It allows for some decent proximity effect without getting overly boomy or muddying up your mix.

The polar pattern of this mic is cardioid. The off axis coloration on this thing is incredible. At 90-degrees the tone is almost the exact same as at 0-degrees, just quieter. At 180-degrees the rejection is impressive as well. In my tests there was minimal keyboard noise from my Cherry MX blues, and I think would translate great to a live venue. 

The overall performance of this mic is excellent. On spoken word you're getting great clarity with a nice warm sound even with the slight mid-cut while the low end allows you to utilize the proximity effect without ruining a recording. One draw back to this mic is that it did not handle plosives well at all. Therefore if you plan on using this mic on a singer, you may want to add an additional windscreen. The company states that this mic is a great option for taming brighter vocals and guitar tones and for fattening up percussion, horns, and thinner sounding sources. 

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Pros

  • Amazing off-axis coloration

  • Great rear-rejection

  • Sturdy build quality

  • Decent job with handling noise

Cons

  • Did not handle plosives that well

  • A bit expensive in comparison to other handheld dynamics

Conclusion

I think this is a great mic to have in your live mic locker. When comparing this to the industry standard SM58, the slight mid cut and the less prominent low end makes for better clarity in singing/guitar, as well as offering a more forgiving sound for performers with less than optimal microphone technique. The presence boost will also help stick through a mix, and the air roll off will keep the harshness from overwhelming your mix. If you're just looking for a new tone to add to your live sound, I think this would be a great option.

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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TPR PODCAST EPISODE 125: DAVE BAKER RETURNS

Comic Creator Dave Baker returns to the podcast. We discuss the numerous books he has worked on in the past year as well as the new projects and web-series is making. A large part of comic life is working at going to conventions and selling you book, I got the chance to ask Dave a few convention travel tips and how to prep for comic conventions. Dave Bake is one of the hardest working story tellers I know and I encourage you all to check out his work linked below.

DAVE BAKER Works:

  • Action Hospital
  • Shitty Watchmen
  • Fuck off Squad
  • Suicide Forest
  • Web show
  • Script writing
  • Planet purgatory

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Neewer NW-3U USB Condenser Mic Review

Today I'm reviewing an insanely cheap USB Condenser Microphone from Neewer, the NW-3U.

For this review, I have the mic connected directly to my 2017 iMac with the input gain set at 56%. I have done no post processing on the audio, it is all raw, but the audio was slightly boosted in finalcut pro X to simply make the audio easier to listen to.

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $15.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone

  2. Microphone Clip (No 5/8 to 3/8" adapter)

  3. Documentation

Specifications

  1. Frequency Response: 20Hz - 17kHz

  2. Polar Pattern: Cardioid

  3. Sensitivity: -32dB

  4. Impedance: 100-ohms

  5. Max SPL: 132dB

  6. Self Noise; 16dBA

  7. Bit Depth: 16-Bit

  8. Sample Rate: 48kHz

Performance / Features

The build quality of this microphone is lack luster. It has a plastic body which makes it feel like a cheap toy. It has a metal grill with minimal foam to assist in reducing plosives, and it is a decent weight but leans a bit on the light side.

The frequency response is listed as 20Hz - 17kHz. I have included a copy of the frequency response below, but I do not think that it is an accurate representation of the sound. This mic sounds as though it has a mid forward sound which causes a somewhat nasally tone. It also lacks in the lower frequencies which makes the microphone sound a bit thin.

The polar pattern of this mic is cardioid. The background noise rejection was nothing spectacular, but it did a decent job. At 90 / 270-degrees, there was almost no low frequencies; there was only treble. Once we got around the mic to 180-degrees, all the treble had been eliminated. 

The overall performance of this mic is shocking given the price. The stand out feature of this microphone is the preamp. Even with the gain set at 100% there was almost no noise. That is an impressive accomplishment in high end gear, and this thing comes from the budget bin. The tone of this microphone has it's limitations apparent in the nasally tone and thin low end, however, given the price tag, I think the price to performance ratio is amazing.

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Pros

  • Insanely Cheap

  • Clean Preamps (even at 100% gain)

  • Decent sound quality

  • Great price/performance ratio

Cons

  • Bit depth limited to 16-bit

  • Cheap feeling build

Conclusion

If you are in the market for a new USB condenser microphone and you have a budget of around $30, I think this is a great option. If you were to pick this up along with a boom arm and a pop filter, you'd be ready to start recording. Will this be the end all be all in terms of audio quality, no. But will it out perform most, if not all other microphones at the $15 price tag; probably. 

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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BSP-110: Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!

On episode 110, I talk about Washington State passing their own Net Neutrality laws, Facebook launching a breaking news tag, Twitter wanting to verify everyone, New youtube analytics coming soon, YouTube TV partnering/sponsoring the MLB, Movie Pass tracking you, Facebooks new App Locker collecting more data on you, and a new At The Gates album launching!

Discord Server (https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v)

00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Upcoming Live Stream Friday 3/16/18 8:00PM EST
01:31 - Done with the TLM103
02:13 - Washington State vs Net Neutrality
04:20 - Facebook Breaking News
06:40 - Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!
11:41 - New YouTube Analytics
14:41 - YouTube TV & The World Series
17:33 - Movie Pass is Tracking You!
21:20 - Facebook VPN & App Locker are Tracking You!
24:07 - New AT THE GATES Album!
24:45 - Ask Bandrew
25:04 - E-mail 1
26:05 - Is the SM58 Worth the extra $60 over the SM48?
31:12 -  Email 2
32:58 - What’s your Favorite YouTuber?
34:21 - Can you use the Rycote Shockmount with the SM7b
35:10 - Email 3
35:19 - What’s the most embarrassing moment in your life?
35:42 - Where would you want to visit?
36:30 - Have you been abroad?
36:46 - Outro

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Blue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm Review

Today we're looking at the brand new Broadcast Boom Arm from Blue Microphones, the Blue Compass. 

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $100 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone Boom Arm

  2. Desktop Base Mount

  3. 5/8" to 3/8" Adapter

  4. Documentation

What's In the Box

  1. Horizontal Reach: 32-inches

  2. Maximum Weight: 2.4lbs

Performance / Features

The build quality of this boom arm is excellent. The majority of the build is aluminum with the exception of the joints/thumb screws. There is a cable raceway with clips that runs the length of the boom arm and helps keep your cable hidden away. Another great features of the boom is the fact that the desk mount sits flush against your desk, so nothing protrudes past the edge of your desk space. Lastly, the springs of this boom arm are all internal to avoid any unintentional bumps of springs, allowing for quieter operation.

Once you have the boom arm set ideally, you are able to tighten the thumbscrews at the seperate points to lock the boom arm in place. If you do want to move the boom arm with ease after you've set it you will need to loosen these joints again.

There's not much to say about the overall performance of this boom. It does exactly what it's supposed to do. It holds your microphone. The movement is quiet. And it looks great. 

Pros

  • Sturdy build quality

  • Hidden cable raceway

  • Great horizontal reach

  • Quiet movement

  • Holds up to 2.4 lbs of microphone

  • It looks rad on camera

Cons

  • The joints and thumb screws are plastic

  • If you have this placed on the side of your desk AND you use the SM7b so that you need to rotate the mic more than 30-degrees, you will have issues since the SM7b's cable placement is impeded by the boom arms joint.

Conclusion

If you are looking for an alternative to the Rode PSA1, or Heil PL2t, then this boom arm may be the perfect option for you. It's at the exact same price point of $100, but it stands apart from these other boom arms because of it's appearance. It is more likely to be confused with the high price tag Yellowtec Mika boom arms than it is to be confused with the PSA1 or PL2t. 

So when it comes to deciding on the broadcast boom arm for you, it depends on your desire for the appearance of these three booms. If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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TPR PODCAST EPISODE 124: DIAMOND DISTRIBUTION AND SONY BUYS WIZARD WORLD?

Comic book Industry news continues to get shaking up and I discuss new changes to the comic market place. Plus  I chat about new comic book movies and publishing my comics online.

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BSP-109: YouTube Ads and Alex Jones

On episode 109 I talk about Twitter launching bookmarks, 3 new youtube live streaming features, Advertisers pulling advertisements from Alex Jones’ youtube channel, Youtube reinstating advertisements on Logan Paul’s channel, Youtube mistakenly taking down right wing channels & videos, Facebook facial recognition, Apple storing iCloud encryption keys in China, Apple using Google Cloud services to store your iCloud data, and China censoring social media responses.

Discord Server (https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v)

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Twitter Launches Bookmarks
01:33 - New YouTube LiveStream Features
03:58 - Advertisers Pull Ads off Alex Jones’ YouTube Channel
06:00 - YouTube Reinstating Ads on Logan Paul’s Channel
08:45 - YouTube Mistakenly Took Down Conservative / Right-Wing Channels
11:23 - Facebook Facial Recognition!
13:20 - Apple Storing iCloud Encryption Keys in China
16:03 - Apple Storing iCloud Data on Google Cloud
17:50 - China Censoring Social Media Response
19:48 - Ask Bandrew
20:13 - E-mail 1
21:27 - If you could switch two film characters, what would lead to the best improvement
22:48 - How do you deal with regret for not asking someone something?
24:49 - How do you measure conversational subtext? 
26:00 - E-mail 2
26:22 - Will you check out 12-Gauge Microphones
27:24 - E-mail 3
28:10 - Thoughts on Celebs Joining YouTube?
31:27 - How do you find new media?
34:11 - E-mail 4
34:25 - Favorite Film?
35:10 - Favorite Podcast?
36:05 - Want a Christmas interface?
36:10 - Boom Arm Recommendation for AT2020
37:09 - Outro 

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TPR PODCAST 123: ARTIST PHAROAH BOLDING

Artist Pharoah Bolding hops on the show and we discuss starting out in comics and what brought us to what we are doing today. Plus we chat about current media and pop culture; the things love and are annoyed with and more!

"Sometime we end up making 2 star epics."

The ideas we turn into creations are always perfect but we learn and grow from each and every project. 

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LOGAN NAUGLE

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BSP-108: H3H3 Productions Launching a Podcast Network

On episode 108 I talk the first Hyperloop being under construction, 5g from AT&T incoming, Conservatives being censored on twitter, Twitter rolling out new rules for bulk tweeting, Signal E2E Encrypted Messaging getting $50 Million in funding, H3H3 Productions launching a podcast network, and YouTube taking down an Info Wars (Alex Jones) video.

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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Excavation for 1st Hyperloop Began
01:46 - AT&T Launching 5G in 2018
03:17 - Conservatives Being Censored by Twitter?
06:02 - Twitter Rolled out New Rules on Bulk Tweeting
07:40 - Signal Received $50 Million in Funding!!!
10:14 - H3H3 Launching a Podcast Network?
11:31 - YouTube Took Down an Alex Jones Video!
16:00 - Ask Bandrew
16:15 - Email 1
16:37 - How do you research for a technology podcast?
18:14 - Email 2
19:20 - Why are people talking about Logan Paul instead of important issues?
20:24 - Why are so many people continuously discussing Logan Paul?
22:15 - Why don’t parents just say “Stop Watching Logan Paul”?
23:55 - E-mail 3
25:00 - Will you compare the AT2020 2035 and 2050?
25:26 - Do you buy your mics from Amazon?
26:23 - Will you review the ATH-M20x?
27:31 - Who are your favorite podcasters?
29:28 - Will you review the t6i or 70d?
29:41 - Will you live stream on youtube?
30:10 - What are your views of Logan Paul?
30:50 - Is the apogee duet worth the $600?
31:45 - Will you come to Hong Kong?
31:58 - RE20 vs. SM7B?
32:48 - Outro 

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TPR PODCAST EPISODE 122: SINA GRACE RETURNS

Creator of comics and dabbler of all things amazing, Sina Grace, returns to the Podcast! Recently Marvel's Iceman got nominated for the GLAAD Awards. As well as nominated or on the list of many other sites for Iceman and Nothing Last Forever. We catch up on all Sina has accomplished since speaking two years ago.  We discuss his experience with working on a queer Marvel title, Iceman, to his own successful memoir series. Also the importance of finding success in yourself and not outwardly acceptance all the time.

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WORKS Include

  • Not my bag
  • Burn the orphanage
  • Little Depressed Boy
  • Self Obsessed
  • Nothing Lasts Forever
  • Ice Man

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  • GLAAD Awards (Nominated Outstanding Comic Book)
  • Sarah Gaydos Gem and The Holograms
  • Crazy Kevin Quan 
  • Shade the Changing Girl
  • Franz Ferdinand
  • Black Panther Soundtrack

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BSP-107: Fan Breaks into YouTuber’s Home

On episode 107 I talk about twitter streaming local news during breaking events, updates to YouTube tv’s channel lineup and pricing, my thoughts on the Casey Neistat & Robert Kyncl interview, Susan Wojicki’s thoughts on Logan Paul, Unilever threatening to pull their ads from online platforms, and a fan breaking into a YouTuber’s house.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Twitter Live Streaming News during Breaking News
02:51 - Updates to YouTube TV
04:26 - Casey Neistat & Robert Kyncl Interview
09:53 - Susan Wojicki Doesn’t Think Logan Paul should Be Kicked off YouTube
15:22 - Unilever Threatens to Pull Ads from Online Companies
18:30 - Fan Breaks into YouTuber’s Home
21:15 - Ask Bandrew
21:36 - Email 1
22:28 - Why do you prefer Mac OS over Windows
25:11 - Why did you choose this topic for youtube?
27:20 - What are your thoughts on social media?
28:59 - Have you heard of Amateur radio?
29:55 - Email 2
30:46 - How are you learning to support your voice?
32:40 - What would suggest to someone to reinvigorate their creativity?
36:00 - Email 3
37:44 - Have you seen Enemy of the State?
38:07 - Opinion on Season 11 of X-Files
40:52 - Outro

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BSP-106: Conspiracy Between YouTube & Logan Paul

On episode 106, I talk about using the Falcon Heavy Launch, Amazon Prime Delivering Groceries, Casey Nesitat interviewing YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl, YouTube Demonetizing Logan Paul’s Channel, YouTube’s Blog Post about How They Will be Handling Bad Behavior, Equifax Leaking Additional Information, a New TV Show and a new movie. 

In the ask bandrew says segment, I talk about my favorite actor, if I could buy one thing what it would be, who my Idol is, what my first microphone was, favorite conspiracy themed movies, favorite headphones, favorite unhealthy food, favorite tv show, and the worst thing that has ever happened to me. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Neumann TLM103
01:30 - Don’t Change Too Much Too Fast
02:52 - Falcon Heavy Launch
06:16 - Amazon Prime Delivering Groceries
07:07 - Casey Neistat Interview with YouTube CBO
08:45 - YouTube Demonetizes Logan Paul’s Channel
10:55 - Conspiracy Between YouTube & Logan Paul
14:15 - YouTube Blog Post Stating They Can Censor You!?
18:10 - My thoughts on their blog post!
23:41 - My Advice for Creators Who Upload Controversial Content
27:14 - More Data Leaked in Equifax Hacking
28:21 - New Apple TV Show
29:37 - The Cloverfield Paradox
29:50 - The Ask Bandrew Segment
30:12 - Email 1
30:50 - Favorite Actor?
31:58 - If you could buy one thing, what would it be?
32:47 - Do you have an idol? If so, why?
33:58 - First microphone?
34:29 - Email 2
35:38 - Favorite Conspiracy Movie?
37:22 - What’s your birth sign?
37:32 - Apart from Sony headphones, what are you favorite?
38:12 - Favorite unhealthy food?
38:58 - Favorite TV Show other than X-Files?
40:03 - What’s the worst thing that’s happened to you?
41:02 - Outro

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TPR PODCAST 120: ARTIST JIM PAVELEC

This episodes guest is the talented Jim Pavelec who creepy and beautiful illustrations dive deep into the demons of  Ars Goetia. He works on paintings and drawings enhanced by his mixed media techniques and digital tools which create truly stunning and visually unique pieces of art.

His art and illustrations have been featured professionally in many fantasy and science fiction projects: Magic the Gathering, World of War Craft, Star Wars (KOTOR),  Dungeons and Dragons and more. Everything to card art to book cover illustrations.

Currently Jim is working on  My first goal is to release a Thoth Tarot deck based on my work, and then finally to print a high-end, full color, revised edition of the Ars Goetia with new visual interpretations of all 72 demons, as well as new written descriptions.

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BSP-105: YouTube's 2018 Creator Priorities

On episode 105, I ask why people are more upset with Apple than they are with Equifax, Missouri researching the Hyperloop, YouTube TV on Apple TV & Roku, YouTube labeling Public & Government funded content, Susan Wojcicki’s priorities for Creators on Youtube in 2018, Lenovo’s system being insecure, and Fitness trackers doxing Military bases.

In the ask bandrew segment, I discuss my thoughts on scientology, XLR dynamic microphones, living alone, not being married, the Podcastage FAQ series, how to manage a busy life, how to deal with awful people in a work setting, if I’ll livestream, favorite news sources, hobbies, siblings, favorite singer/songwriters, and 5 items on a desert island.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Using the Neumann TLM102
01:15 - Subscribe to YouTube.com/SoundSpeeds
02:16 - Why Are People More Upset at Apple than Equifax?
04:07 - Missouri Looking into Hyperloops
06:12 - YouTube TV On AppleTV & Roku
07:03 - YouTube Labeling Public & Government Funded Videos
08:26 - YouTube CEO’s Priorities for 2018
16:53 - Lenovo Fingerprint Systems are Vulnerable
18:13 - Fitness Trackers Dox the Military
19:40 - Ask Bandrew
20:13 - Email 1
20:45 - Thoughts on Scientology
22:05 - Best XLR Dynamic Microphone
23:03 - Do you live alone?
23:26 - Are you Married?
23:36 - Where’s the FAQ Series?
24:08 - Can you use the TLM102
24:13 - Views on Anonymous
24:35 - Email 2
25:13 - How do you manage a busy life?
27:24 - How do you deal with obnoxious people in life?
30:17 - Email 3
30:32 - Will You Livestream
31:34 - Favorite Source for News
31:59 - Hobbies You Haven’t Discussed
32:37 - Do you have siblings?
33:03 - Email 4
33:54 - Can I Use Your Song?
34:26 - Thoughts on Fortnite?
34:42 - Favorite Singer / Songwriter?
36:20 - What 5 Items Would You Have on a Desert Island?
37:29 - Thoughts on MDR-V55 Headphones?
37:55 - Outro

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TPR 119: GEEKS RISING CREW CATCH UP

This episode is with the amazing Cynthia and Bandrew and we set our goals for 2018. During the episode I learn what slinging tent is and we answer a few questions from the listeners. Enjoy us catching up with each other and making jokes in this episode

TIME STAMP

  • 1:25 Bandrew Goals for 2018
  • 13:55 Cynthia Goals for 2018
  • 20:55 Logan Goals for 2018
  • 34:40 Logan's Flintstones theory
  • 37:15 Questions

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CYNTHIA GERRIETS

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►Website Ten Times A Tiger

LOGAN NAUGLE  

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►Comics: http://thatlogan.bigcartel.com/

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