This week we discuss podcast consistency. We’ll break down areas of your podcast to apply consistency, benefits to doing so and how you can choose where you want to place your focus.  In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we talk about the Mount Rushmore of podcasting, as well we have some important Apple Podcasts dates.

Finally, we take your feedback in the Better Podback.

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, November 7, 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/155/

Main Topic: Podcast Change in 2018
Better Podcasting Download: Reddit Mount Rushmore of Podcasting Discussion AND Apple Holiday Times

Links Discussed

• Reddit Dialogue Isolation
• Reddit Mount Rushmore Discussion
• GonnaGeek Discord Server
• AdventuresInErylia’s Twitch Stream
• SP’s Twitch

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

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This week in the show we talk about common mistakes that podcasters make in their shows. We break it down into some primary categories including Startup, Recording, Editing and Publishing/Promotion. Whether you have a podcast now, or you’re looking to start one, hopefully this helps you avoid some common podcasting mistakes.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we discuss an analysis of some Apple Podcasts categories.

Finally, in the Better Podback, we talk about cross-posted social media posts.

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/152/

Main Topic: Common Podcasting Mistakes
Better Podcasting Download: Apple Podcasts Category Analysis

Links Discussed

• Reddit Post (How I Could Have Saved My Podcast)
• Apple Podcasts Categories

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

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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

• How to Fill Out ID3 Tags – Episode 139
• Stephen’s Recommended Self Hosting Company – Hawkhost (affiliate link)
• Libsyn
• Podbean
• Podcast Promos – Episode 148

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

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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

• Episode 6 – Audio Mixers and Hardware Recorders
• Episode 29 – Choosing and Using Microphones
• Episode 30 – Choosing and Using Microphones
• Episode 40 – Choosing and Using Microphones
• Episode 47 – Condenser Considerations
• Episode 103 – Minimizing Noise in Your Audio Chain
• Episode 128 – Podcasting in Less Than Ideal Conditions
• Reddit: How Much Effort Is Podcasting Really

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

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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

• Cody’s Reference Document
• Shake-Ups at Panoply and Slate
• iHeartMedia to Acquire Podcasting Company Stuff Media
• BuzzFeed Cuts Podcasting Team
• YouTube Vertical Video

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

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This week we shake our roles a bit as Stargate Pioneer interviews Stephen about his 10 years of podcasting. We discuss the changes he’s seen, the highlights, lowlights and everything in between over his 10 years of podcasting. In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent discussion about what podcasts have podfaded including our thoughts on why these metrics may not want to be taken at face value. Finally, after this week’s Better Podback, we’ll say goodbye to a piece of loyal gear from the SP Podcast Studio.

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 5, 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/146/

Main Topic: SP Interviews Stephen About Podcasting For 10 Years
Better Podcasting Download: What percentage of shows are actually podfaded?

Links Discussed

• How Many Shows Are Podfaded?
• Top Podcast Host Platforms

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

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