Better Podcasting #210 – Sound Treatment

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This week we discuss a variety of ways that you can do sound treatment for your sound. We discuss both sound treatment and full soundproofing ideas.

In the Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent report on news-based podcasts.

Finally, we have some listener feedback on how they’re handling the holidays — keeping their shows going.

Find full episode information including links referenced in
this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/210/.

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.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Working on your podcast while you take a break

  • No budget/low budget changes
  • Practical room changes
  • Moderate sound treatment investment
  • Extreme soundproofing ideas

Better Podcasting Download: Whatever Happened To My Podcast?

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GonnaGeek.com Show #312 – Gonna Delay Atari

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This week we discuss how there’s yet another delay with Atari, how Facebook has a new tool to transfer your Facebook photos directly to Google Photos, and how there’s an Apple Keyboard lawsuit going ahead.

In the Extra Extra we’ll discuss how Samsung now has a better track record with updating their Android devices in a timely manner, CBS being updated on YouTube Live to be normal DVR recordings, there being a new live-streaming record, and there being another update to Google Stadia.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Stargate Pioneer. This episode was recorded on Monday, December 2, 2019 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/312/. Come join us on our Discord server at http://www.gonnageek.com/discord/

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

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Better Podcasting #209 – Working On Your Podcast While Taking A Break

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The winter holiday season is coming and that means some people will be taking a break from their podcast. In this episode we discuss some of the ways that you can keep working on your podcast while you still take a break from podcasting.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we highlight an article by SP on avoiding the question “Whatever happened to that podcast?”

Finally, we have listener feedback about how to manage listener feedback.

Find full episode information including links referenced in
this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/209/.

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.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Working on your podcast while you take a break

  • Things that you can do
  • Reason you may not want to work on your podcast
  • How to balance your break vs podcast production

Better Podcasting Download: Whatever Happened To My Podcast?

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GonnaGeek.com Show #311 – Gonna Preorder a Cybertruck

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This week in the show we discuss how Google Stadia is having issues with Chromecast Ultras, how Rockstar is perhaps making a brand new game, and we talk about the newly announced Tesla Cybertruck. In the Extra Extra we chat about some Windows 10 issues with some malware protection. Finally, Chris reviews Plague Inc.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Stargate Pioneer. This episode was recorded on Monday, November 25, 2019 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/311/. Come join us on our Discord server at http://www.gonnageek.com/discord/

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

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Better Podcasting #208 – Considering Podcast Revisions

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There are often occasions where you may want to consider implementing some changes to your podcast. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons you may consider revising your show, some of the benefits to doing so, and some of the best practices that we recommend.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we talk about a controversy surrounding the iHeart Podcast Awards.

Finally, we take listener feedback including some listener’s experiences doing #NaPodPoMo.

Find full episode information including links referenced in
this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/208/.

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.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Podcast Changes

  • Reasons you may want consider making changes to your podcast
  • Benefits to changing your podcast
  • Best practices

Better Podcasting Download: iHeart Radio Podcast Award Controversy

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GonnaGeek.com Show #310 – Gonna Talk Disney+ First Thoughts

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This week we discuss how the Motorla Razr is coming back, how Google Stadia increased their launch titles, and there’s a new electric Mustang (?). Plus, Windows is getting rid of Cortana. Finally, we give our first thoughts on Disney+ after one week of use.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Sunkast. This episode was recorded on Monday, November 25, 2019 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/310/. Come join us on our Discord server at http://www.gonnageek.com/discord/

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

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Better Podcasting #207 – NaPodPoMo

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Over the past few weeks you may have heard of something called NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month), this week we explain what it is, discuss some pros/cons to it, and give some general best practices if you want to participate.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss the annual Apple holiday schedule and YouTube needing to know about whether or not your target audience involves children.

Finally, we take listener thoughts on NaPodPoMo.

Find full episode information including links referenced in
this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/207/.

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.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: NaPodPoMo

  • What is National Podcast Post Month
  • Benefits to participating
  • Challenges of participating
  • Ways to best participate

Better Podcasting Download: Apple Podcasts holiday schedule. YouTube audience setting.

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GonnaGeek.com Show #309 – Gonna Talk Smart Watches

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This week we discuss how Google bought fitbit (and what it could mean for Wear OS), we discuss the YouTube TOS change, and how the Starliner is on track. We also discuss an Apple Smartwatch patent – PLUS Disney+ last minute announced Fire TV capability.

Finally, we do an Arrow themed Geek Wars.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and Stargate Pioneer. This episode was recorded on Monday, November 11, 2019 streamed LIVE at www.Geeks.Live. Full show information (including links related to points discussed) can be found at http://www.geeks.link/309/. Come join us on our Discord server at http://www.gonnageek.com/discord/

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

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Better Podcasting #206 – Ways We’ve Planned For Difficult Podcasting Circumstances

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In this episode we discuss some of the ways that we’ve prepared to push through our podcast through challenging circumstances. We discuss the ways we accomplished our podcast, some key take-aways, and some things we would do differently if we were to do it today.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we talk about how podcasting is finally being scanned for copyrighted music.

Finally, we have a short Better Podback section showing some of the extra fun we have in our Discord server.

Find full episode information including links referenced in
this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/206/.

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.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Ways We’ve Planned For Difficult Podcasting Circumstances

  • What we did
  • Key Take-Aways
  • What we would do differently today

Better Podcasting Download: Pex scans podcasts for music

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Please Welcome The Sci-Fi Sundae Podcast To The Network

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It’s with my pleasure to welcome to the network, the Sci-Fi Sundae Podcast v2.0 the GonnaGeek Podcast Network.

Sci-Fi Sundae is an irreverent look into the latest in pop-culture. From Comic Con to the movies and the comics that inspire both, we will break down the latest developments in the pop-culture landscape! So join us as we get entirely too serious about topics that were once too geeky to be mainstream!

As you look through the Sci-Fi Sundae Podcasts, do some of the names seem familiar? Well it should. The Sci-Fi Sundae Podcast is an off-shoot of current GonnaGeek Network member, The IntelleXual Podcast.

It’s a pleasure to continue our expansion, and we are further grateful to have another existing member add another podcast to the network.

WELCOME TO THE NETWORK.