BSP-400: How Much My Podcast Earns in 1 Year, Back Handed Compliments, and More

Topics discussed: How much my podcast earns in 1 year, hitting 1,000,000 youtube plays and 400 episodes of the podcast, how RSS Feeds saved Alex Jones & Info Wars from being deplatformed, how Listeners define what a podcast is, the most backhanded comment that I've received, Questioning my monetization strategy for youtube, share thoughts on why people hate those they disagree with, including religion in my mic reviews, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - How Much I Earned From Podcasting For 1 Year!
09:56 - Podcast Milestones
12:45 - WIBT: Nexadyne 8/C
13:24 - WYHTS: RSS Feeds Saved Alex Jones from Deplatforming
17:27 - WYHTS: Listeners Define What a Podcast Is.
20:09 - WYHTS: The Most Backhanded "Compliment" I've Ever Received
21:09 - Questioning Monetization of my Content
25:07 - WYHTS: Why People HATE Those They Disagree With
29:07 - WYHTS: Including Religion in Mic Review
30:40 - WYHTS: 7-Year Discord Anniversary
32:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Listen to You Anymore
32:40 - WYHTS: I NOW HAVE A ROADIE & A SEMI!
33:53 - Value for Value
37:10 - What "Pros" Don't Understand About US!
42:30 - WWA: Shut Off Your A/C!
44:12 - Outro

BSP-399: Your Video is NOT a "Podcast", Are Hobbyists Failures, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/Buxk7NMdHsA

Topics discussed: Video podcasting on YouTube, why people say YouTube Videos aren't podcasts, why I refuse to make an RSS distributed video podcast, the benefits of video distributed via RSS, my favorite comment of all time, if Hobbyists are just failures, the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, the reality of audio & podcast conferences, why some people disliked Susan as the CEO of youtube, and the Ludo - Broken Bride EP.

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Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Why People Say "YouTube Video Podcasts" are not Podcasts
03:20 - Why I REFUSE To Make a Video RSS
06:03 - What I'd Lose Through Video RSS Podcasting
11:25 - Actual Benefit of Video RSS Podcasts
14:44 - Summary of Why I Won't Make a "Video Podcast"

• NMS Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/h_7T1VExTq8?si=G9B1s_55v9Q5ydn4&t=2311

• PodcastIndex: https://podcastindex.org

• Global Media: https://www.globalmediainsight.com/blog/youtube-users-statistics/#:~:text=YouTube%20has%20more%20than%20113.9%20million%20active%20channels.

• Siteefy: https://siteefy.com/how-many-websites-are-there/

• Thread: https://pod.social/@Bandrew/113034420268015435

19:45 - My Favorite Comment of All Time!
22:04 - Are "Hobbysts" Just Failures
27:37 - WIBT: Shure Nexadyne 8/C
29:18 - WYHTS: Reality of Audio & Podcast Conferences
33:00 - WYHTS: Susan Was a Bad CEO & YouTube Sucks.
39:03 - Value for Value
41:40 - WWA: Ludo - Broken Bride

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFIaFyuXp_Y

BSP-398: How YouTube Changed, How to EQ Match, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/gQVCkRmVqGQ

Topics discussed: How youtube changed from 2014 - 2023 under the leadership of CEO Susan Wojicki, why I don't attend podcast conventions, making a video podcast for $50, demonstrating that I still mess up. Testing if my desk or monitor is the main cause of reflections of my voice, demonstrate how to do an EQ match, and recommend a movie series.

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Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - How YouTube Has Changed (Susan Wojicki's Legacy)
15:28 - Why I Don't Attend Podcast Conferences?
25:40 - Video Podcast for Under $50
28:25 - WYHTS: Sunk Cost & Free Coffee!
29:45 - WYHTS: I Still Mess Up
33:06 - WYHTS: Your Monitor is Ruining Your LAV
36:15 - WYHTS: How Do You EQ Match?
45:21 - Value 4 Value
55.55 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
58:36 - Conclusion

BSP-397: Improving a Lav Mic, Real Reason for YouTube Community Notes, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/639HbyIO8Ok

Topics discussed: Demoing how to get better sound out of your lav mic with placement and then processing, why I will use Reamping over Looper Pedals, discussing why I'm okay spending $1,000 on a mic when I'm not okay spending $8 for coffee, my theory on the real reason for social media apps rolling out community notes, and more.

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Neumann KM185: https://geni.us/km185ii
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Improving a Lav Mic
07:05 - WIBT: Sennheiser ME2 / Neumann KM185
09:18 - WYHTS: Why Looper Pedals Don't Work For Me
11:50 - WYHTS: If You Buy Microphones, You Should Buy Coffee
20:37 - WYHTS: TLM49  Is Your Mic!
21:45 - Value for Value
22:40 - V4V: Different Reasons for Travel
26:30 - V4V: Real Reason for Community Notes
30:21 - V4V: Orwell Supports ContextCop
32:10 - WWA: Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong
34:40 - Conclusion

BSP-396: YouTube Context Cops, Why Use a D.I. Box, and More

Topics discussed: Youtube rolling out Community Notes to fact check videos, why you may need a D.I. box, why I am excited about reamping, the reality of live concert videos, why you shouldn't save money on food while traveling and more.

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Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - YouTube Community Notes

• Blog post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-ways-to-offer-viewers-more-context/

04:35 - Why You Need a D.I. Box?
13:20 - WIBT: Neumann TLM49
14:40 - WYHTS: The Reality of Live Concert DVD's
19:05 - WYTHS: Don't Save on Food on Travel
26:45 - Value 4 Value
30:10 - Conclusion

BSP-395: 7 Audio Lessons I Learned, Doom Spending, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/Se7Z52DIR30

Topics discussed: 7 audio lessons I've learned over the last few weeks, tips on how to save money while traveling, why doom spending makes sense, measuring podcast success, editing out personality from podcasts/videos, and youtube buying me a pizza!

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Miktek MK300: https://geni.us/mk300
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - 7 Audio Lessons I've Learned

• B&H Creator Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlzytOfBD8

15:00 - Tips to Save Money on Travel
19:20 - Doom Spending Makes Sense
25:00 - WIBT: Miktek MK300
26:43 - WYHTS: Measuring Podcast Success?
29:57 - WYHTS: Editing Out Personality
35:05 - Value for Value
41:40 - Weekly Wecomendation
43:55 - Conclusion

BSP-394: Is "Microphone Reach" Real? The Reality of Editing, and More

Topics discussed: Testing the idea of "Microphone Reach", the reality of editing this podcast and the neuroticism of it, everything has become so political and combative and I'm so sick of it, why you can't add new video to existing youtube videos, if videos that have ads turned off earn youtube premium revenue sharing, and more. 

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sE Electronics X1a: https://geni.us/sex1a
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Is "Microphone Reach" Real?
09:24 - The Reality of Editing Podcasts & Video
15:00 - WIBT: sE Electronics X1A
16:30 - WYHTS: Everything Is Political and I'm Sick of it!!!
20:10 - WYHTS: Why Can't You Add Video to Existing YouTube Videos?
23:31 - WYHTS: Do Unmonetized Channels Earn from YouTube Premium Viewers?

• YT Premium Revenue: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6306276

27:45 - Value For Value
31:30 - Ask Bandrew
32:40 - Video Submission
33:22 - Which Mic is Best?
36:18 - Live Event with Tom Buck!

• Event Link: https://events.bhphotovideo.com/creator-roundtable/podcasting-event?ref=bandrewscott

38:50 - Conclusion

Shure SM27 Review / Test

Today i review the Shure SM27, a studio workhorse or all-purpose cardioid condenser microphone. Features wise it offers a -15dB pad and 2 high pass filters. The sound has a bit of a bump in the bass, and then a presence and treble boost, with a slight boost in the air which gives it a brighter sound. It also leans slightly on the sibliant side so for sibilant voices it may not be the best choice.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:

• Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

• Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

• Gain: ~1:00

• Boosted in Post: +10dB

SPECS:

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

• Sensitivity: -37dB

• Self Noise: 9.5BA

• Max SPL: 152dB (with pad)

• Impedance: 150 Ohms

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:17 - What’s in the Box
00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:14 - Specifications
01:25 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:42 - Plosive Test
01:59 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:20 - Background Noise Test 
02:35 - Untreated Room Test
02:55 - Shock Rejection Test
03:11 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:24 - High Pass Filter Test
03:56 - Pad Test
04:34 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
04:56 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
05:19 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
05:44 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
06:10 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
06:39 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
07:08 - Shure KSM44a Comparison
07:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:11 - Music Test
09:47 - Pros & Cons
10:58 - Overall Thoughts
12:16 - Recommendation

BSP-393: Adding Corrections to Videos, Why I Do Mic Tests, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/V_l9WLGio8c

Topics discussed: How to add correction notes to your published youtube video, the power of "I Don't Care", the Shure SM27, why I do the tests that I do in my microphone reviews, making a good title & thumbnail prior to making a video, why people live monitor mics, and more.

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Shure SM27: https://geni.us/ssm27
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Adding Corrections to YouTube Videos
05:52 - Want to Determine if Missed Uploads Harm Channel
08:25 - The Power of "I Don't Care"
10:45 - WIBT: Shure SM27
12:25 - WYHTS: Why I Do The Tests I Do in my Mic Reviews?
18:45 - WYHTS: Make Thumbnails & Titles before Filming!
22:52 - WYHTS: Why Even Live Monitor Your MIC!?
27:30 - Value 4 Value
29:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
31:19 - Conclusion

BSP-392: YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison, Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/tp0cphTKRzA

Topics discussed: YouTube rolling out thumbnail A/B comparisons and why Thumbnails are important, the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, Recording without monitoring, why we present differently on different mics, why AI CANNOT replace Podcastage, the fact I wear grandma glasses and weird hats, the importance of seeking meaning instead of happiness, if AI is okay for creative projects, The Hobbit, and Sounds Speeds Podcast joining Geeks Rising!

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Behringer D2 Podcast Pro: I don't feel like linking it
Heritage Audio i73 PRO2: n/a

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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison

• Creator Insider video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAYAhIWsdY

• Old Creator Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoLw141o78

• Focus on Title & Thumbnails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc

08:37 - WIBT: Behringer D2 Podcast pro
11:35 - WYHTS: Recording Without Monitoring?
13:18 - WYHTS: Sucky DVD Special Features
14:55 - WYHTS: Presenting Differently on Different Mics
19:16 - WYHTS: Why AI CANNOT Replace Podcastage
24:12 - WYHTS: Grandma Glasses and Weird Hats
28:40 - Value for Value
36:45 - V4V: Seeking Happiness vs. Seeking Meaning
43:40 - V4V: Is Using AI for Creative Projects Okay?
46:03 - V4V: Have I Watched Supernatural?
47:27 - V4V: How Big are Bigfoots Feet?
48:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
49:45 - ANNOUNCEMENT
50:53 - Outro