Better Podcasting #151 – Podcast Specialty Episodes

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This show we talk about podcast specialty episodes. We’ll break down the dos, the don’ts and some general ideas for how you can do a specialty podcast episode.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we talk about how there was a recent problem with the Apple Podcasts listings, as well as some recent changes with what is getting people kicked out of Apple Podcasts. Plus, we also say farewell to Google+.

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback, we ask Why Do You Podcast?

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at http://www.betterpodcasting.com. Happy Podcasting

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live.

Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/151/

Main Topic: Creating a Podcast Specialty Episode
Better Podcasting Download: Farewell Google Plus and Apple Podcast Problems

Links Discussed

SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40

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GonnaGeek.com Show #258 – Gonna Buy Facebook’s New Spy Device

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This show we discuss how Apple is making changes that could prevent you from repairing your Mac device, how Facebook is launching a new smart (spy) device, and how The Goblin might be helping us find Planet X. In the Extra Extra we’ll chat about Microsoft’s new Project Xcloud and we also say farewell to Google+ (and all of the podcast spam that comes with it).

Finally, in SPs Space Symposium, SP talks about Luna 3.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Stargate Pioneer. This episode was recorded on Monday, October 1, 2018 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/258/.

The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.com) of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40
Chris’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320

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Better Podcasting #150 – How To Start A New Podcast on Both Media Hosting & Self Hosting

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It’s another battle of podcast media hosting versus podcast self hosting in our 150th episode as we run down the workflow on how to start a podcast (from a technical perspective). SP talks about media hosting and Stephen talks about self-hosting. We break this down into four main sections:

– Ground Work
– Setting Up Your Podcast
– Posting
– Misc Information

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we review the new Spotify podcaster dashboard and what it means for people who are self-hosting their podcast and what you should do if you’re already a podcaster in Spotify.

Additionally in the Download, we talk about the new Skype 7 end of life.

During the Better Podback, we chat about a recent exchange with blubrry and their Podcast Directory of 600,000 shows (and how a lot of them are dead).

Finally, Stephen shares a personal story about how he’s STILL LEARNING 150 episodes later.

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at http://www.betterpodcasting.com. Happy Podcasting

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 – Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live.

Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/150/

Main Topic: Setting Up A Podcast From A Technical Perspective (for both media hosting and self hosting)
Better Podcasting Download: Spotify Podcaster Dashboard/Portal. Skype 7 End of Life.

Links Discussed

SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40

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GonnaGeek.com Show #257 – Gonna Be Hacked on Facebook and Find out that MoviePass is a Hack

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This week in the show we talk about how Facebook was hacked, and how you’d know if you were affected by this. We’ll also talk about how MoviePass is doing some questionable practices with their previous subscribers. In SPACE NEWS, SP talks about how commercial crew believe they meet NASA safety requirements and how there’s a space mining degree.

In this week’s Extra Extra, we’ll talk about how the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are having charging issues and how there could be a sort of “beauty mode” on selfies. Also, Google can’t keep a secret as the new Chromecast was purchased from Best Buy.

Finally, Chris Taps That App this week talking about Lifeline by 3 Minute Games.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Stargate Pioneer. This episode was recorded on Monday, October 1, 2018 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/257/.

The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.com) of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

GonnaGeek  News Links:

Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40
Chris’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320

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Better Podcasting #149 – Recording Quality Podcast Audio

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This week we tackle a recent listener question about achieving a quality audio recording on your podcast. We build off of previous episodes to help you make sure your podcast recording is clean. In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we answer the question of “How much effort is podcasting really?”. Finally, we take listener feedback including some more comments about social media efforts.

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at http://www.betterpodcasting.com. Happy Podcasting

This podcast was recorded on Friday, September 21, 2018 – Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live.

Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/149/

Main Topic: Creating better sounding podcast audio
Better Podcasting Download: How much effort is podcasting really?

Links Discussed

SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40

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GonnaGeek.com Show #256 – Gonna Talk New Alexa Devices

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In this week’s episode GFQ Network’s Sunkast helps hold down the fort while Stephen is (mostly) away this week. We discuss how the new Spider-Man game is selling a ton of copies, how we have the name of the first SpaceX space tourist, and how Amazon did indeed release a WHOLE BUNCH of Alexa devices, many of which have very practical use. In the EXTRA EXTRA we have a slight update about the new Patrick Stewart Star Trek series.

Finally, SP walks us through the decision process on getting a new iPhone for a family member – and then he talks about what the decision actually was.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell, Stargate Pioneer & Sunkast. This episode was recorded on Monday, September 24, 2018 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/256/.

The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.com) of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

GonnaGeek  News Links:

Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2005
Chris’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320

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Better Podcasting #148 – Podcast Promo Spots

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This week we have fellow GonnaGeek Network Member (and professional podcaster/radio producer) Cody Gough to share his experience building a promo spot for your podcast. Cody brings a whole bunch of samples with him to help with the discussion.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we share our thoughts surrounding several articles that question if video is taking over the podcast space.

Finally, we’ll take listener feedback about where they focus their social media attention.

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at http://www.betterpodcasting.com. Happy Podcasting

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 – Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live.

Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/148/

Main Topic: How to create a podcast promo
Better Podcasting Download: Is video killing podcasts?

Links Discussed

SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40

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GonnaGeek.com Show #255 – Gonna Learn More About Stephen

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In this week’s episode we talk about how there’s a logical explanation behind the recent Apple movie digital fiasco, we question if there’s a new Insomniac game teased in the Spider-Man game, controversy with SpaceX Tourism and how Bethesda is teasing new game consoles. In the EXTRA EXTRA, Microsoft says Game Pass is a success and we talk about rumoured Amazon Alexa devices.

Finally, we play another game of KNOW YOUR GEEK, this time it’s the Stephen Jondrew (version 2) edition.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell, Stargate Pioneer & Sandrock. This episode was recorded on Monday, September 17, 2018 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/255/.

The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.com) of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

GonnaGeek  News Links:

Stephen’s Microphone: Audio-Technica BP40
Chris’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
SP’s Microphone: Electro-Voice RE320
Sandrock’s Microphone: Rode Procaster

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How to use Skype NDI with Xsplit Broadcaster, OBS Studio & Streamlabs OBS (Plus NDI Virtual Input)

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In this video we walk through how to enable and use the new Skype NDI integration with Xsplit Broadcaster, OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software Studio) and Streamlabs OBS.

This video also shows how to use Skype NDI on your local network, as well as how to use NDI Virtual Input to send a return feed back from Xsplit Broadcaster and OBS Studio, which could be helpful if needed over your network (Edit for clarification: As briefly mentioned this is not needed locally – Xsplit has a virtual camera built in and there is a virtual plugin for OBS Studio. The purpose of this demonstration is for those situations where the virtual camera may not suffice, such as over the network).

 

Timecodes:

1:46 – How to Enable NDI Setting in Skype
2:13 – If you aren’t seeing the NDI option within Skype settings
3:01 – Group Skype Video Call
3:45 – How to know if Skype NDI is working during a call
4:05 – Using Skype NDI Feeds in Xsplit Broadcaster
5:18 – Masking Skype NDI Streams
6:26 – Using Skype NDI Feeds in OBS Studio (Prep/plugins needed)
7:18 – Using Skype NDI Feeds in OBS Studio (Adding sources in to OBS Studio)
9:20 – What is Stream Labs OBS?
9:44 – Using Skype NDI Feeds in Streamlabs OBS (Prep needed)
10:05 – Using Skype NDI Feeds in Streamlabs OBS (Adding sources in to Streamlabs OBS)
11:09 – Using Skype NDI over local area network
12:40 – Using NDI Virtual Input in Skype (Prep)
14:43 – Using NDI Virtual Input in Skype with Xsplit Broadcaster
14:43 – Using NDI Virtual Input in Skype with Xsplit Broadcaster
15:45 – Using NDI Virtual Input in Skype with OBS Studio
16:45 – Final Thoughts

OBS NDI Plugin: http://geeks.link/obsplugin
NDI Tools (Virtual Input): http://geeks.link/nditools
Streamlabs OBS NDI Information: http://geeks.link/streamlabsndiinfo

Check out other geeky content at https://www.gonnageek.com and check out Better Podcasting at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Mark Christopher Lawrence

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With an over 30 year career in film, television and comedy, Mark Christopher Lawrence is a face you recognize. David and Whitney chat with Mark about his career, how a high school teacher kept him off the streets of Compton and he dishes on how studios can negatively affect even hit TV shows like Chuck through the politics of the entertainment machine.

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