BSP-377: Apple Transcribing Every Podcast, Neumann BCM-104, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/7ZrLihIPa9E

Topics discussed: Apple announcing that they will be transcribing every podcast, my phillips hue lighting, the Neumann BCM-104 vs the BCM-705, Not buying entry level gear, buying used gear, background music selection, and using titles and shorts to grow a youtube channel.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104
Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Apple Transcribing Every Podcast

03:59 - Phillips Hue Lighting (WIBT)
06:08 - Neumann BCM 104 (WIBT)
10:50 - iZotope VEA Plugin (WIBT)
13:15 - Don't Buy Entry-Level Gear (WYHTS)
15:50 - Buy Old Used Gear (WYHTS)
18:21 - Background Music Selection is an Art (WYHTS)
20:48 - eBay's IRS Reporting Requirement (WYHTS)
24:15 - Title My Podcast Episodes (WYHTS)
26:08 - I Suck at Shorts (WYHTS)
28:52 - Value For Value
35:00 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-376: Does YouTube Punish Unmonetized Videos?, and more

On episode 376 of the BSP I discuss if YouTube punishes unmonetized videos by limiting distribution, what my day job is, a flaw with YouTube podcasts, when you shouldn't buy expensive gear, eBay making you pay taxes, and more.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Do Unmonetized Videos Perform Worse Than Monetized Videos?
09:10 - WYHTS: What's My Day Job?
11:30 - WYHTS: The Problem with YouTube Podcasts
15:40 - WYHTS: Why You Shouldn't Buy Nice Gear
19:15 - WYHTS: eBay Reports You to the IRS
23:52 - Value for Value
25:33 - Ask Bandrew
27:06 - Does Music Ruin Mic Reviews?
31:25 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-375: YouTube RSS Ingestion, Tips for Audio Content on Youtube, and More

On episode 375 of the BSP I discuss Youtube launching their RSS ingestion tool for audio podcasts, my tips for audio podcasts on youtube, what I've learened from selling on eBay, the oldest piece of gear I've had that I haven't reviewed, and more.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube's RSS Injestion Walkthrough

06:30 - My Tips for Audio Only Podcasts on YouTube
12:00 - What I've Learned from Selling on eBay
16:06 - WIBT: Receipt Scanner
19:30 - WYHTS: Minimalist with 100's of Mics?
22:10 - WYHTS: You DID Record Outside of the Studio
23:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Afford to Buy Cheap Stuff
25:30 - Value for Value
35:45 - Ask Bandrew
36:30 - Video Submission 1
37:26 - Oldest Piece of Gear I Haven't Reviewed Yet?
41:35 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-374: What I Learned From Failing in 2023, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/dNrZYYH0MhE

On episode 374 of the BSP I discuss what I learned from all the experiences during 2023 through the ups and downs and what my takeaways were. I also discuss if I hit my 2023 goals, what my favorite videos I made during the year, as well as my content goals for 2024 and my personal goals for 2024.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Sennheiser HD650:  https://geni.us/sennhd650
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Happy New Year
00:53 - My Takeaways & What I Learned During 2023
17:35 - 2023 Was a Failure
24:18 - My 2023 Personal Goals
29:45 - My Favorite Videos of 2023

41:15 - Content Creation Goals for 2024
45:55 - Personal Goals for 2024
54:18 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-373: Favorite YouTubers of 2023, Perfect Sick Day Movie Marathon & More

Topics Discussed: My favorite youtube channels, podcasts, music, and television of the year as well as my perfect sick day movie marathon line up.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Why Share My Favorites?
01:42 - Favorite YouTube Channels

08:46 - Favorite Podcasts

14:30 - Perfect Sick Movie Marathon
19:19 - Favorite Music
28:05 - Favorite Television

35:50 - Value for Value

39:00 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-372: Everyday Tech Upgrades, Most Used Audio Gear & More

Topics Discussed: My 2023 everyday tech upgrades, most used audio gear of 2023, the tech I found most enjoyable to use and learn about, what I'm looking forward to in 2024, and the difference between hoarding and collecting.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - My 2023 Tech Upgrades
07:00 - My Most Used Audio Gear of 2023
11:30 - Most Enjoyable Tech of the Year
16:40 - What Tech I'm Looking Forward to in 2024
19:12 - RANT: Hoarding vs Collecting
21:46 - Value for Value
24:18 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-371: Goodbye Google Podcasts, Pause YouTube Comments, and More

Topics Discussed: Google shutting down Google Podcasts, YouTube allowing channels to pause comments instead of shutting them off, 4K UHD being a region free media format, how I have time to watch movies, parabolic mics for indoor use, the Univseral Audio SD1 vs. the SE Electronics Dynacaster, and the show is interupted by a show called Actual News Network to report on Planet Rage.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105:
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - Google Shutting Down Google Podcasts

07:20 - Pausing YouTube Comments

09:05 - WIBT
09:22 - WYHTS: 4K UHD is Region FREE!
12:00 - WYHTS: Download Movies You Buy
13:49 - WYHTS: How do I Have Time to Watch Movies?
16:05 - WYHTS: Parabolic Mics for Indoor Use
18:45 - WYHTS: Universal Audio SD1 vs sE Electronics Dynacaster
23:26 - Value for Value
26:45 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-370: Physical Media Matters, YouTube Gaming, VR Gaming Mic, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/O_NcGRJql9I

Topics Discussed: Sony deleting tv shows purchased by their users and the importance of physical media, youtube rolling out gaming in app, parabolic mics indoors, Universal Audio SD-1 vs sE Electronics Dynacaster, opinions on used mics, MXL 770 vs MXL 990, and a microphone solution for VR streaming.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:17 - The Importance of Physical Media

09:32 - YouTube Now Has Games!

11:55 - WYHTS: DON'T SKIP AROUND MY PODCAST!
13:55 - WYHTS: Shop Around for Banking
16:13 - WYHTS: Try Underbooming Your Mic
18:00 - WYHTS: Parabolic Mics Indoors?
20:54 - WYHTS: UAD SD-1 vs sE Dynacaster?
24:00 - Value For Value (Mic Police Fail)
27:15 - Ask Bandrew
28:00 - Email 1
28:45 - Opinion on Use Microphones?
32:55 - Voice Submission 2
34:26 - MXL 770 vs MXL 990 Blind Comparison
36:25 - Microphone for VR Gaming
40:45 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-369: What I’m Thankful For, Adjusting Lifestyle, Distance Micing Demo

Topics Discussed: What I'm thankful for, bank fees, adjusting your lifestyle as purchasing power decreases, and then I include a demo of distance micing in an untreated space to show that a condenser may be right.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure KSM313/NE: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ksm313
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
01:15 - What I'm Thankful For
08:45 - WIHBT: Shure KSM313/NE
11:00 - WYHTS: Bank Fees
13:30 - WYHTS: Money Buys Stuff Which Buys Happiness
15:52 - Value for Value
19:00 - Ask Bandrew
20:00 - Voice Submission 1
20:23 - Distance Micing in an Untreated Space

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-368: 4 Frugal Tips, YouTube Promotes Small Channels & more

Video: https://youtu.be/Yzr67KzY-Tc

Topics Discussed: Making content when uninspired and unmotivated, 4 ways that I am focusing on being more frugal and saving money, the Presonus Tube Pre V2, YouTube promoting small channels with minimal views, and how Subscriber Count doesn't impact view performance of some channels.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Presonus Tubepre V2: https://geni.us/tubeprev2
Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen: https://geni.us/2i32rd

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
01:02 - I'm Uninspired & Unmotivated
04:11 - How I'm Being More Frugal
17:15 - Presonus Tube Pre V2
20:10 - WYHTS: YouTube DOES Promote Small Channels
24:43 - WYHTS: Subscriber Count Doesn't Equate to Views
29:07 - Value for Value
34:25 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.