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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426: Shure's Price Increases, Aston Apex, and More
05/04/2025
426: Shure's Price Increases, Aston Apex, and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: The Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 increasing in price and why I think this has happened, sharing my thoughts on the Aston Apex, and explaining that Sound Speeds was not criticizing me for doing tests. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Aston Apex: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Shure Increasing Their Prices China Tariff: Mexico Tariff: USMCA Goods: 11:26 - WIBT: Aston Apex 15:30 - WYHTS: Correcting V-Tuber's Audio 16:52 - WYHTS: Sound Speeds Wasn't Attacking Me. 19:20 - Value for Value (Movie Podcasts & Microphone Self Noise) 27:20 - Conclusion
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425: I Got Called Out!, Why I Do "Useless" Mic Reviews, & More
04/21/2025
425: I Got Called Out!, Why I Do "Useless" Mic Reviews, & More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Responding to Sound Speed Podcast 34 discussing the "useless" tests in my mic reviews, the Audix PDX520, why I advocate for subtle processing, trying to turn the SM7b into the TLM103 and turning the TLM103 into the SM7b, and then share the awful mouth declick output. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX520: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Kill Tony KT Episode 714: Sarah's Channel: 02:30 - Getting Called Out! SSP-034: 12:15 - WIBT: Audix PDX520 15:47 - WYHTS: Kill Tony People 16:43 - WYHTS: Why I Advocate for Subtle Processing? 23:00 - WYHTS: Why SM7B over TLM103? 25:25 - TLM103 into the SM7B! 26:12 - SM7B into the TLM103!!! 27:00 - WYHTS: The Awful Mouth DeClick Output 28:28 - WYHTS: I Didn't Process This Episode? 30:51 - Value for Value 37:55 - Easter Movie Recommendation 39:39 - Outro
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424: How I Process my Podcast 2025, 8 Money Saving Tips, and more
04/14/2025
424: How I Process my Podcast 2025, 8 Money Saving Tips, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: How I process my podcast audio, I share 8 tips on how I save money from money savings tips to behavior altering suggestions, then I discuss how I don't think debt is feared enough, discuss my stance on being responsible financially, discuss giving up over indulgence, and explaining why my budget wasn't wrong. 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 00:16 - How I Process My Podcast in 2025 15:51 - 8 Money Saving Behaviors to Avoid Impulse Purchases 33:45 - WYHTS: Bear Traps vs. Debt Traps 36:25 - Debt is not Feared Enough 40:31 - WYHTS: Multi-Generational Housing in America 41:45 - Adults Should Help the Younger Generations 51:12 - WYHTS: Budgeting is Everything 52:41 - Stop Over Indulging 56:35 - WYHTS: Bandrew's Budget is Wrong 58:30 - Value for Value 01:13:04 - Conclusion
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423: Why You NEED to Budget
04/08/2025
423: Why You NEED to Budget
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: What made me want to discuss budgeting, explain what a budget is, share my thoughts on the benefits of budgeting, setting up a budget and then summarizing budgeting. 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 01:02 - Why I Want to Discuss Budgeting 01:52 - What is a Budget? 02:59 - The Benefits of Budgeting 07:18 - Setting Up a Basic Budget 23:04 - Summary of a Budget 25:52 - WYHTS: YouTube Shorts 28:15 - Value for Value 33:00 - Random Conclusion Stuff #Budget #FrugalLiving #Podcast
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422: YouTube Auto-Disabling Notifications, I Released Some Music, and more
03/30/2025
422: YouTube Auto-Disabling Notifications, I Released Some Music, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: YouTube automatically disabling some notifications, a change to how shorts views are counted, a report on if YouTube Premium Lite is any good, discussing why negativity is more common, tech innovation lacking, things getting better, checking the EMI resistance of the sE electronics V7 and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - YouTube Disabling Some Notifications YT Auto-Disabling Notifcations: 12:52 - YouTube Changing Shorts Views! YouTube Shorts Views Creator Insider Announcement: 19:40 - WYHTS: Is YouTube Premium Lite any Good? 21:32 - WYHTS: Negativity Is more Common 24:30 - WYHTS: Tech Innovation is No More 28:25 - WYHTS: Things Will Get Better 31:10 - WYHTS: Why I Roll My Rs 33:00 - Value for Value 41:21 - Checking EMI of sE Electronics V7 49:45 - I Relased Music! Must Love Karate - Escapism: 55:00 - Conclusion
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421: Where's the Enthusiasm?, Lewitt Connect 2, and More
03/16/2025
421: Where's the Enthusiasm?, Lewitt Connect 2, and More
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: Has everyone lost enthusiasm and passion and has everyone become jaded and nonchalant?, 3 things I've been enjoying the last few weeks, Trying YouTube DreamScape AI background replacement tool, the Lewitt Connect 2, YouTube Premium Lite, Appreciation for Disturbing movies, and the Terrifier UHD Box Set from Umbrella. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: Lewitt Connect2: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Why is Noone Enthusiastic Anymore? 05:24 - 3 Things I've Been Enjoying Hard Knock Life: Are You Garbage: 14:22 - Trying YouTube DreamScape AI 16:24 - WIBT: Lewitt Connect 2 19:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Premium Lite Blog Post: Premium Lite: 24:26 - WYHTS: Appreciation for Disturbing Movies 31:00 - Value for Value 37:20 - FTW: Terrifier UHD Box Set 40:50 - Conclusion
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420: YouTube Adding MORE Midroll Ads, and more
03/02/2025
420: YouTube Adding MORE Midroll Ads, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: YouTube automatically inserting even MORE midroll advertisements and what you as a content creator can do to stop it, my favorite examples of why YouTube Community Posts are flawed, the difficulty of requesting youtubers to upload multiple audio files, why I will NEVER stop complaining about bad audio, The Benefit of Denim Jackets, and other stuff too. 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 00:30 - YouTube FORCING Midroll Ads MIDROLL AD BLOG POST: 05:45 - Examples of Why YouTube Community Posts are Flawed 11:00 - WIBT 11:54 - WYHTS: Favorite Comment 13:00 - WYHTS: Aston Apex Microphone 14:45 - WYHTS: Uploading Backing Track to YouTUbe? 18:00 - WYHTS: Stop Complaining About Imperfect Audio 25:30 - Value for Value 28:30 - FTW: Jean Jacket 33:40 - Outro Ramblings
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419: 3 Big Changes to YouTube, and more
02/23/2025
419: 3 Big Changes to YouTube, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: 3 big changes coming to youtube. 1st the new communities function on channels which allows viewers to post to a channels home page, secondly the auto dubbing of videos which allows viewers from around the world to have audio in their native language, and lastly the voice replies to comments on your channel page. I also discuss getting audio right before you hit record, and briefly discuss the movie Valentine. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure PGA181: Universal Audio x8: As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: Merch: Discord: 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - YouTube Discord Communities Blog re: Communities: 08:42 - YouTube Auto Dubbing Auto dubbing Blog Post: 15:38 - YouTube Comment Voice Replies Creator Insider Video: 19:30 - The Reason These Features Exist 21:15 - WIBT: Shure PGA181 22:00 - WYHTS: Fix Your Audio BEFORE You Record 26:53 - Value for Value 30:07 - Conclusion
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418: Elgato AI Noise Removal, Mic Modeling Plugins, and more
02/10/2025
418: Elgato AI Noise Removal, Mic Modeling Plugins, and more
Audio/Video: Support: Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers. 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 00:20 - Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal 05:45 - Turning an XM8500 into a U87 using Antares Mod Mic 15:28 - WYHTS: Audio Technica Turn Tables Don't Damage Records 16:45 - WYHTS: What is EDC? 19:41 - WYHTS : 3 Types of EDC Videos on YouTube 25:00 - Value for Value 27:56 - Valentines Day Horror Movie 31:15 - Outro
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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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