BSP-303: Facebook Giving Up On Podcasts, TikTok Revenue Share, and More

On episode 303 of the BSP I discuss the announcement that Facebook is shutting down it's podcast service, TikTok is rolling out revenue share with creators who have over 100,000 followers, a few tricks at reducing sibilance, and the most disgusting video submission I've ever received. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Facebook Giving Up on Podcasts

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/05/facebook-shutting-down-podcast-service-discontinuing-audio-products/

• BSP-257: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYtiqT6zDl0

04:30 - TikTok Rolling Out Revenue Share

• Forbes Article https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/05/04/tiktok-will-share-ad-revenue-with-some-creators/?sh=ee47b9d5ec3f

• Tech Explore Article: https://techxplore.com/news/2022-05-tiktok-ad-revenue-sharing-creators.html

09:10 - WYHTS: Sibilance Trick
12:00 - WYHTS: Another Sibilance Trick
13:00 - WYHTS: Crypto Human Authentication
15:15 - Ask Bandrew
16:00 - Voice Submission 1
17:00 - Zoom Podtrak P4 or Zoom H6 and Music?
22:15 - Voice Submission 2
23:29 - Is Video Essential For Podcasters? 
28:00 - Where Should I Use a Declicker? 
29:27 - Video Submission 3 (Live Reaction) 
33:12 - Conclusion / Outro

The Purpose of Post Processing

I discuss the purpose of post processing and one of the biggest mistakes people make when processing their audio. 

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Step 1: Good Audio Before Record
01:40 - Step 2: Process With a Purpose
02:36 - Step 3: Make It a Good Listening Experience
03:41 - Step 4: Stop That! It Sounds Bad!
05:46 - Outro

BSP-302: Twitter Saved and/or Destroyed, YouTube Shorts Monetization, and More

On episode 302 of the BSP I discuss the announcement that Elon Musk is buying Twitter and what changes he wants to make tot he service, as well as youtube's plan to monetize shorts with advertisements. Then I share feedback about streaming services, and answer questions about adjusting mics in the real world to avoid sibilance, and my philosophy on post processing. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Elon Musk Buying Twitter

• Plans for twitter:  https://time.com/6170494/elon-musk-fix-twitter-plans/

• Elon Coca-Cola: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1519480761749016577

10:05 - YouTube Monetizing Shorts

• Youtube Testing Ads: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-26/youtube-is-starting-to-run-ads-on-shorts-its-tiktok-clone

• TikTok Payout: https://twitter.com/JonathanCaseyYT/status/1518949245541404673

15:55 - Cheap Gear for This Podcast
18:25 - WYHTS: Too Many Streaming Services
20:10 - WYHTS: People Change Streaming Services
23:25 - WYHTS: Tom Buck Puns!
23:50 - Ask Bendrew
24:40 - Voice Submission 1
25:10 - Reducing Sibilance Without Software
29:16 - Email 2
30:30 - Which of These 4 Mics For This Situation?
32:20 - Voice Submission 3
32:50 - My Philosophy of Post Processing 
42:00 - Movies of the Week
45:10 - Guest Spot

• Scottish Watches: http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/04/28/scottish-watches-podcast-356-podcastage-on-watches-plus-make-or-improve-your-own-podcasts-and-youtube-videos/

46:30 - Outro

Guest on Scottish Watches Podcast #356

I had the honor of being on Scottish Watches #356 to talk about watches and youtube and podcasting. I haven’t listened to the episode yet so I don’t know if I made a complete fool of myself or not, but Rikki and Gigi made it such an enjoyable experience and they’re so good at their job that I’m confident that they didn’t let me look too stupid.

Rikki had actually asked me a year ago to be on the show right when I started my watch channel but I was too nervous to do it because I don’t think I know enough about watches. Frankly, I still don’t know enough about watches, but if the internet isn’t there to make a fool of yourself, what’s it there for?

If you are into watches you definitely need to check out SCOTTISH WATCHES because most importantly the content is great and funny, and secondly, it sounds outstanding.

Check out the episode: http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/04/28/scottish-watches-podcast-356-podcastage-on-watches-plus-make-or-improve-your-own-podcasts-and-youtube-videos/

Do You Prefer Bad Video With Good Audio?

I exported the video at 480p and then imported the file back to FCPX and exported as 1080p. I used the original audio to ensure it wasn't further degraded.

The point of the main channel video and this is not to say "this setup is better than that setup", it is simply to illustrate the point that audio will make or break a video. There's more leeway given to bad video as opposed to bad video.

Audio is More Important than Video

I see a lot of people spend their budget on cameras while completely ignoring the audio side of things. This is me demonstrating and telling you why I think audio is more important than video. 

Good Audio Makes You Seem Smarter: https://tips.ariyh.com/p/good-sound-quality-smarter?s=r

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Sample 1
01:27 - Sample 2
02:36 - Why Audio IS More Important Than Video
03:23 - Audio Makes People Leave Videos
04:44 - Easy Access to Good Video
05:28 - Good Audio Is Not Expensive
06:00 - Sample 3
06:48 - Conclusion
07:09 - Outro

BSP-301: YouTube Monetization Update, The Issue With Streamign Services, & More

On episode 301 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube policy that will pause monetization on certain content, Netflix stock tanking and the issue that I see with most streaming services, and then I share my advice on how to move the SM7b without causing too much noise, how to level your voice in the real world, and how to make good evergreen content. 

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Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube's New Demonetization Policy

• Policy 1: https://support.google.com/publisherpolicies/answer/10502938

• Policy 2: https://support.google.com/publisherpolicies/answer/10522641#zippy=

05:40 - Netflix Crashing & My Thoughts on Streaming Services
13:55 - Sennheiser MD441u

• Dave Rat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdFb_8G2vs

15:40 - WYHTS: How Do You Move the SM7b and Not Cause Noise?
18:50 - WYHTS: Audio / Video Submission Need a Time Limit
19:55 - WYHTS: Spotify Video Podcasting is Open!
22:25 - WYHTS: Why Do I Have TWO SM7bs? 
25:00 - Ask Bandrew
26:20 - Voice Submission 1
27:45 - How to Stop From Peaking Without a Compressor?
30:05 - E-mail 2
30:25 - Is My Guitar Playing Like Dave Mason? 

• Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qebz_FNzbOY&t=199s

33:20 - Voice Submission 3
34:17 - What Makes Good Evergreen Content? 
40:17 - What Excites Me In Audio?
43:33 - Outro

The Search for the Perfect Wallet

5 Things To Avoid When Buying Audio Equipment

I just wanted to share 5 mistakes that I see a lot of people making when purchasing audio equipment that should be avoided. I know this channel could be used to justify over consumption of audio equipment so I wanted to take a week to advocate for fiscal responsibility. Also, these tips could apply to pretty much any good you're considering purchasing.

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Tip #1 - Avoid Following Trends
01:39 - Tip #2 - Avoid Impulse Purchases
02:31 - Tip #3 - Avoid Buying The Dream
03:40 - Tip #4 - Avoid Going Into Debt
04:56 - Tip #5 - Avoid Paying Scalpers/Flippers
06:11 - Outro

I Bought the Best Selling Watches on Amazon

I bought the best selling and highest rated watches on amazon and I share my thoughts on them.

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Casio DW5600: https://geni.us/dw56001ev
Invicta Bluesy: https://geni.us/invictablues
Invicta Quartz: https://geni.us/invictaqrtz

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Camera: https://geni.us/c90d
Lens 24mm: https://geni.us/can24
Lens 50mm: https://geni.us/can50
Lens Macro: https://geni.us/can100
Microphone: https://geni.us/wawa47jr
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650