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Episode Information:

There’s been a lot of change in the podcast website space since we last chatted about it, so it’s time for us to do a revisit. In this episode we’ll discuss some reasons you may want a website for your podcast, some methods for building your website, some recommendations that we have for building a website, and we question if podcasters can get away without one in current era.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Canadian TikTok changes

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

• Gear shows
• Zoom L-12 excitement
• Social media follow-up
• Elgato, send the check!
• RCP issues

This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 8, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Links:

Better Podnerings: 

• No links this week

Better Podback:

• No links this week

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
03:30 – Segment intro: Podcast websites
05:20 – Why may you want a podcast website?
09:15 – Ways you can create a podcast website
26:00 – Recommendations we have for building a site
45:50 – Do you even need a podcast website?
50:20 – Segment summary
51:50 – Better Podnerings – TikTok
1:00:45 – Better Podback
1:12:10 – Ending/outro

Video Version:

Episode Information:

Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you’ve likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we’re going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Sennheiser convertible microphone
• The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen
• YouTube shorts expanding its length

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

• Reddit
• TikTok link sharing
• Social media account
• Name! That! Computer!

This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 1, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Links:

Better Podnerings: 

• YouTube Shorts length increase

Better Podback:

• r/podcasts
• r/podcasting

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
03:15 – Segment introduction
06:30 – What is Podcasting 2.0?
10:42 – Benefits for Hobby Podcasters
20:33 – Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters
27:55 – Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations
37:50 – Segment summary
39:08 – Sennheiser convertible microphone
46:07 – Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen?
55:45 – YouTube Shorts length expansion
59:55 – Better Podback: Reddit
1:03:55 – Better Podback: TikTok link sharing
1:04:40 – Better Podback: Single social media account
1:05:20 – Better Podback: Name Waffles’ computer
1:06:28 – Ending/outro

Video Version:

Episode Information:

Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There’s been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we’ll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we’ll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we’ll recommend some best practices for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• VDO.ninja multi-track audio
• Stephen explains his editing workflow
• More Rodecaster Pro issues

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

• Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel
• PodTrak P4 use
• Rodecaster Pro 2 update options
• Request for a pic

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Links:

Better Podnerings: 

• Elgato Streamdeck Timestamp Plugin
• OBS Plugin – Chapter Descriptions

Better Podback:

• Stephen’s Stream Decks

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
02:38 – Segment Introduction – Social Media
05:19 – How do you intend to use social media?
06:30 – Run down of social media services
32:40 – Livestreaming
35:50 – Social Media limitations
41:14 – Best Practices for hobby podcasters
49:15 – Segment Summary
50:00 – Question from the audience about social media
50:38 – Vdo.ninja update – multitrack audio
54:54 – Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers
1:01:50 – More Rodecaster issues… version 1 this time!
1:03:23 – Better Podback – Garage Sale channel?
1:05:40 – Better Podback – Podtrak P4
1:12:03 – Better Podback – RCP2 Update Options
1:13:40 – Better Podback – Request for a pic
1:15:00 – Ending/outro

Video Version: Episode Information: Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially...

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Episode Information:

In this episode we talk about some considerations you may want to have when writing your show notes (aka episode descriptions). We talk about what makes a good episode description, why you should put some effort into the description, ways you can make it easier for you to balance your valuable time as a hobby podcaster, and we share some lessons learned from our recent RSS feed migrations that will hopefully help you better future proof your episode descriptions.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Update on SP’s quest to find a StreamYard replacement
• Email from Captivate
• Magix Vegas 22 is now out
• Chartable closing

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

• Testing out other podcast apps
• Google NotebookLM
• Episodes.fm

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Better Podnerings: 

• Chartable Closing

Featured Segment:

• Better Podcasting – Episode 292
• Better Podcasting – Episode 293

Better Podback:

• Fake podcast by Google

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/Intro
02:00 – Potential ‘How I Saved My Podcast’ story
03:25 – Our livestream time is changing
04:35 – Introduction to our segment
06:15 – Information about the episode show notes/description
17l25 – Episode Description Best Practices
34:40 – Segment summary
36:10 – SP’s StreamYard search
44:50 – SP’s remaining podcasts to migrate
47:55 – Stephen’s migration update
51:10 – Email from Captivate
55:50 – Magix Vegas 22 is out
56:50 – Chartable is going away
59:40 – Stephen’s rant
1:00:18 – Better Podback: Experimenting with Podcast Apps
1:02:55 – Better Podback: Chartable
1:03:40 – Better Podback: Your hobby is dead
1:10:10 – Better Podback: Episodes.fm
1:12:00 – Ending/outro

Video Version:

Episode Information:

We kick off Season 5 of Better Podcasting sharing some lessons learned from our RSS migrations over the last couple months. We’ll run down a variety of issues we encountered while doing our migrations, some recommended best practices, and some of the ways we tried to make our migration process more meaningful AND easier.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Podcasting’s 20th anniversary
• Fake consumer reviews to be illegal in the US
• Apple Podcasts hits the web
• Rode announces a Rodecaster: Video

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

• StreamYard price increase
• Rodecaster Video
• Punny comments from our audience

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Better Podnerings: 

• Podcasting turns 20
• FTC bans fake reviews
• Apple Podcasts on the web
• Rodecaster Video

Featured Segment:

• Validator links:
  • https://validator.w3.org/feed/
  • https://www.rssboard.org/rss-validator/
  • https://www.castfeedvalidator.com/
  • https://podba.se/validate/

Better Podback:

• None this week

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
01:45 – Recap of season 4
02:50 – What season 5 will look like
05:18 – How I Saved My Podcast
09:33 – Featured Segment: RSS feed migration
16:00 – General observations we had while migrating
24:50 – RSS feed best practices
42:05 – Individual experience we had while migrating
51:20 – Featured segment summary
52:12 – Podcasting’s 20th Anniversary
56:25 – FTC fake review ruling
59:30 – Apple Podcasts web
1:02:10 – Rodecaster Video
1:09:45 – Better Podback: StreamYard price increase
1:12:50 – Better Podback: Ecamm Live
1:13:50 – Better Podback: Rodecaster Video
1:16:38 – Better Podback: Punny listeners
1:19:20 – Ending/outro

Video Version:

Episode Information:

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Better Podnerings: 

• None this week

Better Podback:

• None this week

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com

Timestamps:

00:20 – We’re coming back / return dates
01:15 – This episode is also an RSS-feed test for us
02:15 – SP is working on his cancellation list
03:00 – Live listener question: Is Stephen using his Zoom mixer/recorder?
06:10 – StreamYard price increase
15:25 – Using Discord for podcast recording
16:05 – Stephen talks technical jargon about OBS multi-streaming
19:50 – Stephen’s podcast epiphany
25:18 – Our scheduled Season 5 run time