Bandrew Says Podcast
Helping content creators determine how the news affects their careers and projects, Bandrew Scott deconstructs the latest YouTube, Social Media, and Streaming news to help you avoid the hysteria and focus on what's important; creating content. There is also a healthy dose of audio production tips and tricks and on occasion there is also insight into creating for the Podcastage YouTube channel which has over 300,000 subscribers and 65 Million views.
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417: My 2025 Everyday Carry, 5 Favorite Records and More
02/02/2025
417: My 2025 Everyday Carry, 5 Favorite Records and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - My 2025 Everyday Carry 13:25 - What I've Been Testing 14:48 - WYHTS: Why I Love Day of the Dead 16:55 - WYHTS: My Favorite Vinyl Records 24:10 - WYHTS: Is MP3 vs. Lossless Worth It? 28:42 - WYHTS: Uploading Review to Apple Music 30:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Audio is Disappointing / More Fragrance Talk 34:35 - WYHTS: Does SoundSpeeds Smell Bad? 36:15 - WYHTS: Thanks to an Artist Aufladbar's Instagram: 38:00 - V4V: Canada is NOT the 51st State 39:15 - V4V: Vinegar Syndrome & Second Languages 43:35 - WWA: Tribulation Tribulation - Hungry Waters: 46:06 - Conclusion
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416: Avoid the TikTok Ban, YouTube Audio Quality Improvement, and more
01/26/2025
416: Avoid the TikTok Ban, YouTube Audio Quality Improvement, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The TikTok Ban in the United States FORBES ARTICLE: THE VERGE ARTICLE: 02:30 - What to Do About Social Media Bans? 10:38 - YouTube Improving Audio Quality Activate: Blog Announcement: YouTube Audio Stats: Github OPUS 251 Stats: YT Music Quality: 18:22 - WYHTS: Fragrance Fans in the BSP Community 21:30 - WYHTS: Why is the Neumann TLM107 Better than the TLM103? 24:00 - WYHTS: What's Your Guitar Collection? 28:20 - WYHTS: Why Streaming Services are Failing 34:02 - WYHTS: The Origin of the Microphone Milhouse nickname Nancy's Microphone Setup: 37:00 - Value for Value Henrique's Channel: 38:20 - The Physical Media Dilema 42:40 - Conclusion
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415: I'm "Shocked" by Honey Controversy, and more
01/12/2025
415: I'm "Shocked" by Honey Controversy, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Exploring who my doppleganger is, discussing the Honey browser add on controversy, sharing advice on a common mistkae in hobbies & collecting that I think you should avoid, not hoarding physical media, ranting about fragrances, and promoting an awesome musician. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - My Dopplegangers Headshort Source: 03:45 - I'm "Shocked" by the Honey Controversy Mega Lags Video: 13:30 - WIBT: Neumann & Focusrite 14:45 - WYHTS: Battling the YouTube Algo 16:30 - WYHTS: There's No "T" in Comfort 18:15 - WYTHS: Mistakes in Hobbies & Collecting 24:10 - WYHTS: Don't Hoard Physical Media 29:50 - WYHTS: Ranting about Colognes / Fragrances Maria's Channel: 37:33 - WYHTS: Amazing Improvised Musician Sebs Instagram: Sebs YouTube: 40:05 - Value for Value 43:00 - Conclusion
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414: 2024 was a SUCCESS…kind of
01/05/2025
414: 2024 was a SUCCESS…kind of
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Getting out of your comfort zone, facing difficult situations head on, my 2024 content goal success, and personal goal failures, my favorite videos of 2024, what my plans are on 2025 and personal goal for the next year. I also talk about being 10 years sober and a no spend month as well as the 18i20 (4th gen). Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone 03:56 - Face Difficulty Head On 07:30 - 2024 Content Goal Success! 10:19 - 2024 Personal Goal Failure! 16:00 - My Favorite Videos of 2024 Podcastage: Podcastage2: Bandrew Says Podcast: 20:25 - 2025 Content Goals 23:14 - 2025 Personal Goals 28:40 - 10 Years Sober 31:33 - No Spend January 33:15 - WIBT: Focusrite 18i20 (4th Gen) 36:45 - WYHTS: The YouTube Algorithm Sucks. 38:26 - WYHTS: The TLM107 isn't Neumann's Best Offering. 40:12 - WYHTS: The Show is Like a Friend Recommending Stuff Sarah's Channel: 41:30 - Value for Value 45:50 - Conclusion
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413: Best Podcasts, Music, and Movies of 2024, and More
12/23/2024
413: Best Podcasts, Music, and Movies of 2024, and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Best podcasts of 2024, best music of 2024, best movies of 2024, the best youtubers of 2024, a conspiracy theory about youtube and dating content, and the Neumann TLM107 Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: Neve Portico 5017: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Best Podcasts of 2024 09:21 - Best Music of 2024 14:47 - Best Movies of 2024 20:55 - Best YouTubes of 2024 24:48 - Conspiracy Theory About YouTube! 28:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM107 31:20 - Value for Value 32:26 - V4V: Not Upgrading Gear / Don't Mimic Me! 34:23 - V4V: 10 Year video vs. 1 Week video 36:29 - V4V: Mrs. Doubtfire Impression 37:55 - Wrap Up
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412: The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Gear, and More
12/16/2024
412: The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Gear, and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: The benefits of not upgrading your gear constantly, the studio tech I have upgraded during 2024, my most used microphones of 2024, my most used headphones of 2024, and my most used audio players of 2024. I also share the tech I'm excited for in 2025. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Your Equipment 08:37 - The Studio Gear I Upgraded in 2024 18:32 - Most Used Microphone of 2024 22:15 - Most Used Headphones of 2024 24:21 - Most Used Audio Players of 2024 29:20 - Tech I'm Excited for in 2025 34:45 - WYHTS: Measure Success on What You Control 37:10 - WYHTS: YouTubers who Started 10 Years Ago Were Lucky 42:00 - WYHTS: MEI Studio's YouTube Journey 47:15 - WYHTS: Woman Inadvertently Joins the Patriarchy 48:25 - Value for Value 52:15 - Conclusion
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411: Should You Become a Content Creator?
12/08/2024
411: Should You Become a Content Creator?
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: My advice for content creators through a series of questions I wish I had addressed prior to spending the last 10 years making youtube videos, the Fifine AM8, why I don't rent microphones, investing in podcast guests audio quality, high impressions = low clickthrough rate, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Fifine AM8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Advice for Content Creators - Should You Become a Content Creator? 22:08 - WIBT: Fifine AM8 23:47 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Rent Microphones for Review? 26:44 - WYHTS: Investing in Podcast Guest Audio Quality 31:22 - WYHTS: Will I Sign Up For Spotify Partner Program? Spotify Partner: 33:56 - WYHTS: High Impressions = Low Click Through Rate 36:50 - WYHTS: This Podcast is a Sausage Fest! 39:10 - Value for Value 46:27 - Wrap Up
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410: Is Being a "YouTuber" Worth it?, and More
11/25/2024
410: Is Being a "YouTuber" Worth it?, and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Sharing analytics on how a custom thumbnail compared to an autogenerated thumbnail and also share a theory about thumbnail A/B comparisons, Trolling people with microphone humor, the Shure MV6, if microphone reviews are evergreen content, if being a "YouTuber" is really "Worth It" where I discuss the time and money aspect of deciding if you want make videos, why youtube cares about average view duration instead of click through rate, and how no one cares about background noise. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure MV6: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Thank You 01:27 - Thumbnail's Impact on Video Performance 10:03 - Some of My Best Video Work! 15:00 - WIBT: Shure MV6 17:55 - WYHTS: Are Mic Reviews are Evergreen Content? 22:36 - WYHTS: The Money & Time Required to be a YouTuber (Is Being a "YouTuber" Really "Worth It"? ) 39:15 - WYHTS: Why YouTube Cares about View Duration instead of CTR 44:24 - WYHTS: No One Cares about Background Noise! 47:15 - WYHTS: Mics UNDER $600 Are a RIP OFF! 48:45 - Value for Value 55:40 - Missing Next Week 56:58 - Conclusion
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409: Black Friday Warning, $600 Mics are Rip Offs, and More
11/17/2024
409: Black Friday Warning, $600 Mics are Rip Offs, and More
Video: Support: Topics discussed: Annual warning about Black Friday sales, a discussion of whether Custom YouTube Thumbnails are really worth it?, a discussion on if $600+ microphones are all a rip off, the mental health impact of YouTube Analytics, Advocating not sharing every thought you have, the fact I don't like being mean, and my love for the band Bayside. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: Rode NTH-100: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Black Friday Warning 05:08 - Are Custom YouTube Thumbnails Worth It? 12:50 - WYHTS: $600+ Mics are a RIP OFF! 20:02 - WYHTS: Mental Health Impact of YouTube Analytics 27:15 - WYHTS: Don't Share Every Thought You Have 31:02 - WYHTS: "Dark Bandrew" 35:25 - WYHTS: Not Every Comment is For You 36:51 - Value for Value 40:12 - WWA: Bayside 46:02 - Conclusion
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408: Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU, & more
11/11/2024
408: Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU, & more
Video: Support: Topics discussed: Defending my stance on Microphone Diminishing Returns, explain that EVERY VIDEO IS NOT MADE FOR YOU, how my YouTube shorts channel is doing after 33 days and over 60 videos published, then demo the Electro Voice 644, Shure 545, and Broadcast Barn BCM1000, then share info that shows that youtube's comment suggestions are AI generated, and discuss what I will do with all my microphones. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Defending Microphone Diminishing Returns 05:05 - Every Product Category Exhibits Diminishing Returns 07:40 - Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU 12:20 - Twitter Responses 18:27 - How is my YouTUbe Shorts Channel Doing? 23:56 - WIBT: Electro Voice 644 Shotgun Microphone Coutant Article: 25:40 - WIBT: Shure 545 27:08 - WIBT: Broadcast Barn BCM1000 28:50 - WYHTS: YouTube's Comment Suggestions are AI AI Enhanced Comment Reply Suggestions: 33:47 - WYHTS: Mic Comparisons are Valuable 36:07 - WYHTS: What Will I Do With My Mics? 38:16 - Value for Value 52:00 - Conclusion
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407: YouTube's Comment Auto Replies are WILD, and More
11/03/2024
407: YouTube's Comment Auto Replies are WILD, and More
Video: Support: Topics discussed: YouTube's comment auto replies have gotten WILD, advocating going to vote, comparing the Shure 565 to the Shure SM58, demoing the Peluso P414, discuss doing more mic grab bag podcasts and how off the cuff episodes do well, share why I don't sell gear I review, share my thoughts on whether phantom power can damage mics, and share my weekly recommendation for SAW. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Peluso P414: it's somewhere Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - YouTube's Auto Comment Replies are WILD! 04:17 - Go Vote 04:53 - Shure 565 vs. Shure SM58 09:31 - WIBT: Peluso P414 13:01 - WYHTS: Do More Mic Grab Bag Podcasts 15:12 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Sell Gear I've Reviewed 20:34 - Value for Value Henrique's Channel: 25:46 - Ask Bandrew 26:42 - Email 1 27:30 - Does Phantom Power Damage Mics? 31:43 - WWA: Saw (2004) 36:13 - Conclusion
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406: Testing Random Mics, My YouTube Shorts Strategy, and More
10/20/2024
406: Testing Random Mics, My YouTube Shorts Strategy, and More
Video: Support: Topics discussed: Testing random mics that I have never gotten around to reviewing such as: Shure KSM330, NOS Active Ribbon, Earthworks CTF12-B, Earthworks FM360/HC, Gauge ECM87, Stuio Projects C1, and Heil PR30b. I also talk about taking the thumbnail thief to court, what my strategy is for youtube shorts, share a complaint about JZ mics, and discuss how film distribution has changed. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Shure SM330 04:00 - NOS Active Ribbon 06:15 - Earthworks CTF12-B 08:20 - Earthworks FM360/HC 11:15 - Gauge Microphone ECM87 13:40 - Studio Projects C1 15:08 - Heil PR30B 19:15 - WYHTS: Take the Thumbnail Thief to Court 23:15 - WYHTS: Why Not Upload Shorts to Your Main Channel? 29:24 - WYHTS: Complaint about JZ Mics 33:23 - Value for Value 37:12 - How Film Distribution Allowed Terrifier 3 to Succeed. 40:45 - Have Grace & Understanding for Content Thiefs 44:00 - Audio Submission 1 45:02 - Cheap DAW Alternatives to REAPER? 50:56 - Conclusion
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405: Hey Idiot, Stop Stealing Content!
10/14/2024
405: Hey Idiot, Stop Stealing Content!
Video: Topics discussed: Someone stealing my work and not crediting me, why I hate AI and Faceless channels and the advocates of that content type, the JZ Mics Violet Amethyst, a new YouTube Channel I launched focused on shorts, Why Youtube loves shorts, Talking into the top of the U87 Ai, and a huge list of horror movie recommendations like Terrifier 3. Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Violet Amethyst: Rode NTH-100: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support: Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Stop Stealing My Work ○ BSP-388: ○ The Post: 13:25 - WIBT: Violet Amethyst Mic 14:54 - I'm Running a Shorts Only Channel! 19:30 - WYHTS: Use Shorts for Unboxings 25:06 - WYHTS: Why YouTube LOVES Shorts! 30:24 - WYHTS: Will YouTube Over-Advertise Shotrts 33:13 - WYHTS: Talking into the Top of the U87 Ai? 34:37 - Value for Value 37:55 - WWA: Go See Terrifier 3 46:13 - Conclusion
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404: The Benefit of 3 Minute Shorts on YouTube, Using Shotgun Mics in Untreated Rooms
10/07/2024
404: The Benefit of 3 Minute Shorts on YouTube, Using Shotgun Mics in Untreated Rooms
Video: Topics discussed: YouTube announcing shorts will be able to exceed 60 seconds and be up to 3 minutes long starting on 15 OCTOBER 2024. I talk about why I think they're doing this, who I think will benefit from this, if I will start using shorts more, and how youtube kind of just confuses me now. I also revisit the Shotgun Mic vs. Small Diaphragm condenser microphone discussion with a sample in a completely untreated room. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: Rode NTH-100: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - YouTube Extending Shorts Time Limit to 3 Minutes! Creator Insider Announcement: vidIQ Video: 02:17 - Why Do I Think They're Doing This? 05:00 - Who Will Benefit From This Extension? 07:12 - Will I Be Using Shorts Now? 10:50 - YouTube Just Confuses Me Now 14:48 - WIBT: U87 15:22 - Shotgun Mic vs. SDC in an Untreated Space 29:43 - Value for Value 38:47 - Conclusion
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403: Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use, and More
09/29/2024
403: Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use, and More
Video: Topics discussed: Should you avoid using shotgun microphones for indoor recording, why I'm no longer using the term "joy", testing the Shure KSM44a, Using playlists to manage channels, Real world benefits gained from making youtube videos, how to support the show without conributing money, and ORANGES! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure KSM44a: Rode NTH-100: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use? 16:33 - No Longer Seeking "Joy". 19:44 - WIBT: Shure KSM44a 21:03 - WYHTS: Using Playlists to Manage Your Channel MEI Studio: Playlists: 25:04 - WYHTS: "The more you do, the better you get" Dracomies Channel: 27:44 - WYHTS: Real World Benefit of Making YouTube Videos 34:00 - Value for Value 36:35 - WWA: Orange 40:08 - Conlcusion
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402: Why Hobbyists Care About Success, and More
09/23/2024
402: Why Hobbyists Care About Success, and More
Video: Topics discussed: Why I think hobbyists care about succeeding and growing in their hobby field, how I'm adjusting my cross website posting process to try and improve discoverability, demoing adobe generative fill AI, a conspiracy theory about spell check, taking down microphone ranking sites, demoing uploading podcasts to spotify, and sharing my thoughts on doing a No Spend Month. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: Rode NTH-100: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Why Hobbyists Care About Success 11:05 - How Cross Posting May Hurt Performance 16:45 - WIBT: Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill AI 21:35 - WYHTS: Bureaucracy is Concernering 25:15 - WYHTS: Take Down Mic Review Sites! 31:50 - WYHTS: Uploading Video Podcasts to Spotify 37:45 - WYHTS: No Clips on the Channel! 43:05 - Value for Value 45:47 - WWA: No Spend Month
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401: FTC Banning Fake Reviews, How to Save Money On Your Podcast, Warm Audio WA47
09/16/2024
401: FTC Banning Fake Reviews, How to Save Money On Your Podcast, Warm Audio WA47
Video: Topics discussed: The FTC's new ruling banning fake reviews and manipulation of views/subscribers, what I did to save 50% on my podcast expenses, I test the Warm Audio WA47, discuss spending money on youtube thumbnails, differentiate between growing and shrinking channels, explain why I have had multiple podcast channels, and suggest you get a good night sleep. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - FTC Banning Fake Reviews BSP-198: FTC Summary: FTC Ruling: 14:25 - How I Saved Money on My Podcast 22:54 - WIBT: Warm Audio WA47 24:47 - WYHTS: Accounting Advice for Creators 27:20 - WYHTS: Spending Money on YouTube Thumbnails 30:30 - WYHTS: Channel Growth vs. Shrinking 33:30 - WYHTS: Podcasting on Multiple Channels 42:19 - Value for Value 51:18 - Weekly Recommendation Algorithm 53:23 - Outro
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400: How Much My Podcast Earns in 1 Year, RSS Saved Alex Jones, Backhanded Compliments, and More
09/08/2024
400: How Much My Podcast Earns in 1 Year, RSS Saved Alex Jones, Backhanded Compliments, and More
Video: Topics discussed: How much my podcast earns in 1 year, hitting 1,000,000 youtube plays and 400 episodes of the podcast, how RSS Feeds saved Alex Jones & Info Wars from being deplatformed, how Listeners define what a podcast is, the most backhanded comment that I've received, Questioning my monetization strategy for youtube, share thoughts on why people hate those they disagree with, including religion in my mic reviews, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - How Much I Earned From Podcasting For 1 Year! 09:56 - Podcast Milestones 12:45 - WIBT: Nexadyne 8/C 13:24 - WYHTS: RSS Feeds Saved Alex Jones from Deplatforming 17:27 - WYHTS: Listeners Define What a Podcast Is. 20:09 - WYHTS: The Most Backhanded "Compliment" I've Ever Received 21:09 - Questioning Monetization of my Content 25:07 - WYHTS: Why People HATE Those They Disagree With 29:07 - WYHTS: Including Religion in Mic Review 30:40 - WYHTS: 7-Year Discord Anniversary 32:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Listen to You Anymore 32:40 - WYHTS: I NOW HAVE A ROADIE & A SEMI! 33:53 - Value for Value 37:10 - What "Pros" Don't Understand About US! 42:30 - WWA: Shut Off Your A/C! 44:12 - Outro
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399: Your Video is NOT a "Podcast", Are Hobbyists Failures, Shure Nexadyne 8/C, and more
09/02/2024
399: Your Video is NOT a "Podcast", Are Hobbyists Failures, Shure Nexadyne 8/C, and more
Video: Topics discussed: Video podcasting on YouTube, why people say YouTube Videos aren't podcasts, why I refuse to make an RSS distributed video podcast, the benefits of video distributed via RSS, my favorite comment of all time, if Hobbyists are just failures, the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, the reality of audio & podcast conferences, why some people disliked Susan as the CEO of youtube, and the Ludo - Broken Bride EP. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Why People Say "YouTube Video Podcasts" are not Podcasts 03:20 - Why I REFUSE To Make a Video RSS 06:03 - What I'd Lose Through Video RSS Podcasting 11:25 - Actual Benefit of Video RSS Podcasts 14:44 - Summary of Why I Won't Make a "Video Podcast" NMS Video: PodcastIndex: Global Media: . Siteefy: Thread: 19:45 - My Favorite Comment of All Time! 22:04 - Are "Hobbysts" Just Failures 27:37 - WIBT: Shure Nexadyne 8/C 29:18 - WYHTS: Reality of Audio & Podcast Conferences 33:00 - WYHTS: Susan Was a Bad CEO & YouTube Sucks. 39:03 - Value for Value 41:40 - WWA: Ludo - Broken Bride #AudioEducation #YouTube #Podcast
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398: How YouTube Changed, How to EQ Match, and more
08/25/2024
398: How YouTube Changed, How to EQ Match, and more
Video: Topics discussed: How youtube changed from 2014 - 2023 under the leadership of CEO Susan Wojicki, why I don't attend podcast conventions, making a video podcast for $50, demonstrating that I still mess up. Testing if my desk or monitor is the main cause of reflections of my voice, demonstrate how to do an EQ match, and recommend a movie series. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - How YouTube Has Changed (Susan Wojicki's Legacy) 15:28 - Why I Don't Attend Podcast Conferences? 25:40 - Video Podcast for Under $50 28:25 - WYHTS: Sunk Cost & Free Coffee! 29:45 - WYHTS: I Still Mess Up 33:06 - WYHTS: Your Monitor is Ruining Your LAV 36:15 - WYHTS: How Do You EQ Match? 45:21 - Value 4 Value 55.55 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 58:36 - Conclusion
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397: Improving a Lav Mic, Microphones Over Coffee, Real Reason for Community Notes, and More
08/11/2024
397: Improving a Lav Mic, Microphones Over Coffee, Real Reason for Community Notes, and More
Video: Topics discussed: Demoing how to get better sound out of your lav mic with placement and then processing, why I will use Reamping over Looper Pedals, discussing why I'm okay spending $1,000 on a mic when I'm not okay spending $8 for coffee, my theory on the real reason for social media apps rolling out community notes, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser ME2: Neumann KM185: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Improving a Lav Mic 07:05 - WIBT: Sennheiser ME2 / Neumann KM185 09:18 - WYHTS: Why Looper Pedals Don't Work For Me 11:50 - WYHTS: If You Buy Microphones, You Should Buy Coffee 20:37 - WYHTS: TLM49 Is Your Mic! 21:45 - Value for Value 22:40 - V4V: Different Reasons for Travel 26:30 - V4V: Real Reason for Community Notes 30:21 - V4V: Orwell Supports ContextCop 32:10 - WWA: Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong 34:40 - Conclusion #AudioEducation #Frugal #Podcast
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396: YouTube Context Cops, Why Use a D.I. Box, and More
08/05/2024
396: YouTube Context Cops, Why Use a D.I. Box, and More
Video: Topics discussed: Youtube rolling out Community Notes to fact check videos, why you may need a D.I. box, why I am excited about reamping, the reality of live concert videos, why you shouldn't save money on food while traveling and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - YouTube Community Notes Blog post: 04:35 - Why You Need a D.I. Box? 13:20 - WIBT: Neumann TLM49 14:40 - WYHTS: The Reality of Live Concert DVD's 19:05 - WYTHS: Don't Save on Food on Travel 26:45 - Value 4 Value 30:10 - Conclusion
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395: 7 Audio Lessons I Learned, Doom Spending, & More
07/28/2024
395: 7 Audio Lessons I Learned, Doom Spending, & More
Video: Topics discussed: 7 audio lessons I've learned over the last few weeks, tips on how to save money while traveling, why doom spending makes sense, measuring podcast success, editing out personality from podcasts/videos, and youtube buying me a pizza! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Miktek MK300: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - 7 Audio Lessons I've Learned B&H Creator Roundtable: 15:00 - Tips to Save Money on Travel 19:20 - Doom Spending Makes Sense 25:00 - WIBT: Miktek MK300 26:43 - WYHTS: Measuring Podcast Success? 29:57 - WYHTS: Editing Out Personality 35:05 - Value for Value 41:40 - Weekly Wecomendation 43:55 - Conclusion #AudioEducation #Frugality #Podcast
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394: Is "Microphone Reach" Real? The Reality of Editing, and More
07/07/2024
394: Is "Microphone Reach" Real? The Reality of Editing, and More
Video: Topics discussed: Testing the idea of "Microphone Reach", the reality of editing this podcast and the neuroticism of it, everything has become so political and combative and I'm so sick of it, why you can't add new video to existing youtube videos, if videos that have ads turned off earn youtube premium revenue sharing, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics X1a: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Is "Microphone Reach" Real? 09:24 - The Reality of Editing Podcasts & Video 15:00 - WIBT: sE Electronics X1A 16:30 - WYHTS: Everything Is Political and I'm Sick of it!!! 20:10 - WYHTS: Why Can't You Add Video to Existing YouTube Videos? 23:31 - WYHTS: Do Unmonetized Channels Earn from YouTube Premium Viewers? YT Premium Revenue: 27:45 - Value For Value 31:30 - Ask Bandrew 32:40 - Video Submission 33:22 - Which Mic is Best? 36:18 - Live Event with Tom Buck! Event Link: 38:50 - Conclusion #AudioMyth #Editing #Podcast
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393: Adding Corrections to Videos, Why I Do Mic Tests, and more
06/30/2024
393: Adding Corrections to Videos, Why I Do Mic Tests, and more
Video: Topics discussed: How to add correction notes to your published youtube video, the power of "I Don't Care", the Shure SM27, why I do the tests that I do in my microphone reviews, making a good title & thumbnail prior to making a video, why people live monitor mics, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM27: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Adding Corrections to YouTube Videos 05:52 - Want to Determine if Missed Uploads Harm Channel 08:25 - The Power of "I Don't Care" 10:45 - WIBT: Shure SM27 12:25 - WYHTS: Why I Do The Tests I Do in my Mic Reviews? 18:45 - WYHTS: Make Thumbnails & Titles before Filming! 22:52 - WYHTS: Why Even Live Monitor Your MIC!? 27:30 - Value 4 Value 29:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 31:19 - Conclusion #YouTube #Recording #Podcast
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392: Thumbnail A/B Comparisons, Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, and More
06/17/2024
392: Thumbnail A/B Comparisons, Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, and More
Video: Topics discussed: YouTube rolling out thumbnail A/B comparisons and why Thumbnails are important, the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, Recording without monitoring, why we present differently on different mics, why AI CANNOT replace Podcastage, the fact I wear grandma glasses and weird hats, the importance of seeking meaning instead of happiness, if AI is okay for creative projects, The Hobbit, and Sounds Speeds Podcast joining Geeks Rising! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer D2 Podcast Pro: I don't feel like linking it Heritage Audio i73 PRO2: n/a As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison Creator Insider video: Old Creator Insider Video: Focus on Title & Thumbnails: 08:37 - WIBT: Behringer D2 Podcast pro 11:35 - WYHTS: Recording Without Monitoring? 13:18 - WYHTS: Sucky DVD Special Features 14:55 - WYHTS: Presenting Differently on Different Mics 19:16 - WYHTS: Why AI CANNOT Replace Podcastage 24:12 - WYHTS: Grandma Glasses and Weird Hats 28:40 - Value for Value 36:45 - V4V: Seeking Happiness vs. Seeking Meaning 43:40 - V4V: Is Using AI for Creative Projects Okay? 46:03 - V4V: Have I Watched Supernatural? 47:27 - V4V: How Big are Bigfoots Feet? 48:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 49:45 - ANNOUNCEMENT 50:53 - Outro
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391: Is YouTube's AI Copying Me?, Authenticity in Music, and More
06/09/2024
391: Is YouTube's AI Copying Me?, Authenticity in Music, and More
Video: Topics discussed: YouTube has rolled out an AI Video Outline Generator in studio, if there is good country music, authenticity in music, headphones impacting performance, DVD play all options. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann KMS105: Heritage Adui i73 PRO2: n/a As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - YouTube's New AI Outline Generator 15:14 - WIBT: Heritage Audio I73 PRO Interface 16:30 - WYHTS: Is There Good Country Music? Authenticity in Music? Sierra Ferrell: Billy Strings: Jesse Welles: Little Jimmy Dickens: Hank Williams: 26:19 - WYHTS: Overhead Shots & Headphones in Video 31:50 - Value for Value 37:23 - Weekly Wecommendation Algowithm 41:16 - Conclusion
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390: YouTube Demonetization Timestamps, Spotify Podcast Chapters, and More
06/02/2024
390: YouTube Demonetization Timestamps, Spotify Podcast Chapters, and More
Video: Topics discussed: YouTube FINALLY providing timestamps to what caused demonetization, Spotify rolling out podcast chapters, I rant why I love chapters and timestamps, the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2, Why I care about the Shure MVX2u over the F3, what cameras I use, a new segment called WHAT I LIKE WEEKLY, and the realization that you don't need 100w tube amps. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff. As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - YouTube Demonetization Timestamps 06:00 - Spotify Adding Podcast Chapters 11:10 - WIBT: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 14:35 - WYHTS: Why Shure MVX2u over Zoom F3? 18:15 - WYHTS: What Camera do You Use? 20:25 - Value for Value 24:50 - What I Like Weekly Uncooked: Daddy of Mine: Dead End Friend: 28:30 - Why I Missed a Week 29:50 - You Don't Need 100W AMPS! 32:20 - Conslusion
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389: Did Shure Fix The MVX2u? Handheld vs. Studio Condensers, and more
05/20/2024
389: Did Shure Fix The MVX2u? Handheld vs. Studio Condensers, and more
Video: Topics discussed: Did Shure fix the issue with the MVX2u low frequencies causing noise floor increase, do handheld condensers reject more than studio condensers, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff. As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Did Shure Fix the MVX2u? MVX2u Review: 08:15 - What I'm Testing 11:15 - Do Handheld Condenser Reject More Than Studio Condenser? 19:30 - WYHTS: Do I Do Vocal Warm Ups? 21:30 - WYHTS: 9th Podcastage Anniversary 23:30 - WYHTS: AI is Ruining Creativity 26:30 - WYHTS: I Refuse to Use A.I. 30:10 - WYHTS: YouTube's User Hostile Moves EposVox Video: 36:15 - Value for Value 39:56 - Conclusion
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388: AI Content is Ruining YouTube, Why I Don't Watch Reviews, and more
05/12/2024
388: AI Content is Ruining YouTube, Why I Don't Watch Reviews, and more
Video: Topics discussed: Why I think AI Content and Faceless channels are ruining youtube and youtube search, YouTube flagging AI content, Why I do not watch other peoples reviews, Why the TikTok Ban is good, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - AI Content & Faceless Channels Ruining YouTube 06:00 - YouTube Flagging AI Content YT BLOG: 11:30 - Why I Don't Watch Reviews … 21:50 - What I'm Testing 26:30 - WYHTS: The TikTok Ban is Good 35:30 - Value for Value 45:00 - Conclusion
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