BSP-351: YouTube Lowers YPP Requirements, Do Dislikes Harm Videos?, & More

Topics Discussed: YouTube lowering requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program, my findings on whether or not dislikes harm a videos perfromance, why I will never pay to promote a video on youtube, TikTok dominating youtube, what you should consider when buying a tube microphone, and defending myself from criticism of my reviews.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - YouTube Lowering Partner Program Requirements

YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/more-ways-for-creators-to-earn-on-youtube/

05:21 - Do Dislikes Harm a Videos Performance
13:56 - WIBT: Pure Tube -> LA610
14:56 - WYHTS: Pay to Promote YouTube Videos
17:51 - WYHTS: TikTok is Dominating YouTube
26:36 - WYHTS: What To Consider When Buying a Tube Mic
35:21 - WYHTS: What DAW Do I Use?
36:36 - Defending "Pulling a Podcastage"
41:51 - WYHTS: Fountain Pens & Ink
45:11 - Conclusion

BSP-350: Logitech Retiring Blue Microphones, Please Dislike This Video, and More

Topics Discussed: Logitech is retiring the Blue Microphones brand, results of the experiment where I asked you to like my video to determine if Likes impact the distribution of a video, Using the Lewitt Pure Tube for a cover song, Fountain pen ink, Software I use to record mics and more.

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Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Logitech is Retiring Blue Microphones

• Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23589618/logitech-blue-now-yeti-astro-merge-logitech-g-brands

• Reddit Update: https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/144htiu/an_update_from_logitech_g/?sf178951114=1

14:22 - Do Likes Impact YouTube Video Performance?
22:07 - WIBT: Lewitt Pure Tube Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-YRxKA5o4o
23:27 - WYHTS: YouTube Will Destroy Your Channel
26:12 - WYHTS: Only 71% Of You Are Subscribed to BSP!
28:17 - WYHTS: What Fountain Pen Ink Do I Use?
29:42 - WYHTS: What Software I Use to Record Microphones?
33:52 - Conclusion

BSP-349: What Really Matters for YouTube Growth, How I Edit a Video Podcast, and More

Topics Discussed: YouTube employees share what metrics really matter for growth and sucess on the platform, the Lewitt Pure Tube microphone, How I edit my video podcast for youtube and audio distribution, Brands that I would happily advertise for, and the ethics of charity sponsorships, consulting, and affiliate links.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - What Metrics Really Matter for YouTube Growth?
08:35 - WIBT: Lewitt Pure Tube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrrAOw66BeI)
11:35 - WYHTS: How Do You Edit Your Video Podcast?
17:20 - WYHTS: Who Wrote the Podcast Theme Music? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo)
18:50 - WYHTS: Brands I Would Happily Advertise For
27:05 - VC: Gear Reviewer Ethics & Monetary Compensation
41:50 - WYHTS: Charity Sponsorships & Selling Out
43:20 - WYHTS: Is Consulting for a Free Product Okay?
46:35 - WYHTS: Affiliate Links Make You a Sellout
49:05 - Outro

BSP-348: Do I Hate Making Videos, How I Process my Podcast and More

Topics Discussed: Youtube shutting down stories, Elgato keylights, if I actually hate making videos and podcasts, why I don't think NPR's politics are responsible for their failure on youtube, Radio broadcasters failing on youtube, how I process my podcast, and why I still will not accept money to make reviews.

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Mojave MA-200: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ma200
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - YouTube is Killing Stories
01:34 - WIBT: Elgato Key Lights
06:15 - WYHTS: Do I Hate Making Videos / Podcasts
09:43 - WYHTS: NPR is Failing Because They're Political & Biased
12:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Podcasts are Only in the US
14:43 - WYHTS: Bandrew is an Old Southern Lady
16:14 - WYHTS: Radio Broadccasters Failing on YouTube
22:00 - Ask Bandrew
22:50 - Email 1
23:24 - How I Process my Podcast
31:30 - Video Submission 2
34:58 - Why I Still Won't Do Paid "Reviews"
43:40 - Conclusion

BSP-347: Why NPR & Slate Podcasts Fail on YouTube, & More

Topics Discussed: Podcast networks such as NPR and SLATE podcasts are failing on youtube, YouTube Music Podcast Analytics are TERRIBLE, how I get everything done between the day job and youtube.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA-200: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ma200
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Why NPR & Slate Podcasts Fail on YouTube

• Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-05-04/youtube-s-podcast-deals-with-npr-slate-and-new-york-times-are-flopping

• NPR Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@nprpodcasts

• SLATE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@slate

13:28 - YouTube Music Podcast Analytics!
16:38 - What I've Been Testing: MOJAVE MA-200
17:58 - WYHTS: You Earned YouTube AT LEAST $500,000!
18:48 - WYHTS: Money Isn't the Only Cost of YouTube
23:58 - WYHTS: Where Do You Get Motivation to Make Videos?
31:43 - WYHTS: Who Does the Outro VO for the Bandrew Says Podcast?
32:40 - Conclusion

BSP-346: The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber, & More

Topics Discussed: The true cost of making youtube videos, reviewing more cheap gear, and escaping your burdens is therapeutic.

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Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:10 - The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber
15:11 - WYHTS: Review More Cheap Gear
21:10 - WYHTS: Escaping Reality is Therapeutic
25:25 - Outro

BSP-345: Earthworks SR117, Choir Mic Techniques, SM7b DBX286s Setup, and More

Topics Discussed: Earthworks SR117, choir recording techniques, social media making you miss life, devices/software ruining your attention span, modern day ipods, the difference between the Focusrite 2i2 and Motu M2, and an SM7b setup walkthrough with the DBX286s.

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Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Earthworks SR117
02:00 - Choir Recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHD5TomRyVw )
02:50 - WYHTS: Boundary Mics for Choir Recording
04:20 - WYHTS: Mic Techniques for Choir Recording
09:00 - WYHTS: Experts Ignore Simple Solutions
11:50 - WYHTS: Not Knowing What Your Missing is Real Life
20:50 - WYHTS: Devices / Software Ruin My Attention Span
24:00 - WYHTS: Using a Smart Phone for ONLY Calls & Texts
25:20 - WYHTS: Modern Day iPods
28:05 - AB1: Difference Between Focusrite 2i2 & Motu M2?
30:35 - Email Submission 2
31:44 - SM7b & DBX286s Setup Walkthrough
40:10 - Wrap Up

BSP-344: Replacing My Smartphone With Single Purpose Items, & More

Topics Discussed: replacing my smartphone with single purpose items and older technology, budget audio equipment being more than enough for most people, 2 of my most embarrassing recording stories, why I don't put any of my podcast behind a pay wall, and usb mics for choir recordings.

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Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Replacing My Smartphone with Single Purpose Items
11:17 - WIBT: Budget Podcast Gear
18:39 - WYHTS: Rode NTH100's Fall Apart
22:01 - WYHTS: Put the Podcast Behind a Paywall?
25:39 - Ask Bandrew
27:09 - Email 1
27:46 - Microphone for Choir Recording in a Church?
35:43 - Conclusion

BSP-343: Podcast Analytics, Austrian Audio OC16, Mac Studio Upgrade, & More

Topics Discussed: YouTube Podcast playlists and the ability to pull videos from multiple channels and the lack of analytics you get from channels you don't own. Austrian Audio OC16 and the new Apple Mac Studio. YouTube implementing RSS feeds, M4a being a nonstandard podcasting format, my thoughts on the Rode NTH100 headphones, how to EQ your voice to sound natural, audio recorded at 800dBFS, and why my re-reviews sound different.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Austrian Audio OC16: https://geni.us/aaoc16
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Can You Create YouTube Podcasts From Multiple Channels?
05:15 - Do Podcast Playlists Get Analytics From Other Channels?
07:48 - WIBT: Austrian Audio OC16
09:50 - WIBT: Mac Studio
14:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Implementing RSS Feeds
21:05 - WYHTS: ID3 Tagging & RSS Images, .M4a isn't Standard
23:30 - WYHTS: Thoughts on Rode NTH-100?
26:55 - Ask Bandrew
27:35 - VS1
28:30 - How to EQ My Voice to Sound Natural?
31:40 - VS2 - Audio Recorded at +800dBFS
36:10 - VS3
37:10 - Why Do My Re-Reviews Sound Better Than the Originals?
43:50 - Conclusion

BSP-342: Google & Podcasting are NOT Compatible, ID3 Tagging, and More

On episode 342 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube podcasting features, why I believe youtube is getting into podcasting and speculation on what this means for pocasting. I then rant about ID3 tagging your podcast episodes and verifying features are working, discuss my new Clips channel @clipscastage, and then answer some questions like "Handheld Condenser or Small Diaphragm Condenser?".

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Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Podcasting Update
10:39 - Speculation on YouTube Podcasts Impact on Podcasting
14:14 - RANT: ID3 Tag Your Files & Verify Features are Working
20:05 - WIBT: Clipscastage
24:05 - ASK BANDREW
25:04 - Voice Submission 1
25:48 - Handheld Condenser of Small Diaphragm Condenser?
31:30 - Email Submission 2
32:36 - Why Don't I Compare Miced up Guitar Cab to D.I.?
35:24 - What's the Best Mic in Every Category Ever?
37:40 - Where Was I / Outro