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Better Podcasting #151 - Podcast Specialty Episodes
Better Podcasting - October 15, 2018 03:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis show we talk about podcast specialty episodes. We'll break down the dos, the don'ts and some general ideas for how you can do a specialty podcast episode. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how there was a recent problem with the Apple Podcasts listings, as well as so...
Better Podcasting #150 - How To Start A New Podcast on Both Media Hosting & Self Hosting
Better Podcasting - October 08, 2018 04:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIt's another battle of podcast media hosting versus podcast self hosting in our 150th episode as we run down the workflow on how to start a podcast (from a technical perspective). SP talks about media hosting and Stephen talks about self-hosting. We break this down into four main sections: - G...
Better Podcasting #149 - Recording Quality Podcast Audio
Better Podcasting - October 01, 2018 04:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we tackle a recent listener question about achieving a quality audio recording on your podcast. We build off of previous episodes to help you make sure your podcast recording is clean. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we answer the question of "How much effort is podcasting r...
Better Podcasting #148 - Podcast Promo Spots
Better Podcasting - September 24, 2018 05:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we have fellow GonnaGeek Network Member (and professional podcaster/radio producer) Cody Gough to share his experience building a promo spot for your podcast. Cody brings a whole bunch of samples with him to help with the discussion. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we shar...
Better Podcasting #147 - Selecting Headphones and In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)
Better Podcasting - September 17, 2018 05:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsFor those who like our technical episodes, you're in luck! Due to listener request, this week we run down a whole bunch of things to pay attention to when shopping for Headphones or In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) and then share our knowledge and experience with some models about these. In this week's ...
Better Podcasting #146 - 10 Years Of Podcasting
Better Podcasting - September 10, 2018 00:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we shake our roles a bit as Stargate Pioneer interviews Stephen about his 10 years of podcasting. We discuss the changes he's seen, the highlights, lowlights and everything in between over his 10 years of podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent disc...
Better Podcasting #145 - Web Presence Basics
Better Podcasting - August 27, 2018 00:01 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we kick off the show with another listener submission HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST STORY. In the featured segment we discuss what web presence basics you should have for a podcast starting out. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss how Apple may be cracking down on keyw...
Better Podcasting #144 - Podcast Organization
Better Podcasting - August 20, 2018 05:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week in the show we chat about why organization with your podcast is important, and some ways that you can help keep yourself organized. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss the recent Apple Podcasts outage, and we also chat about a podcast that got many negative reviews...
Better Podcasting #143 - Personal Health Affects Your Podcast
Better Podcasting - August 13, 2018 02:41 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWe kick off this week's episode with a How I Saved My Podcast story that is a follow up to last week's episode about one listener who had to break up with their co-host. In this week's featured segment, we discuss PERSONAL HEALTH (and how it affects your podcast). In the Better Podcasting Do...
Better Podcasting #142 - Podcasting from a Hotel Room
Better Podcasting - August 06, 2018 14:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we share our first hand experiences podcasting from a hotel room and how we solved challenges that we encountered. We'll discuss everything between the connection and cancellation. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we question an article that questions if Googl...
Better Podcasting #141 - Contacting Tech Support (Corrected)
Better Podcasting - July 30, 2018 04:16 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsAs a podcaster there are times when things go well with your tech, but there are also times that everything goes really wrong. This week we discuss situations where you may need to ask for help, when you may want to wait to ask, and how you can make the support experience easier for yourself AND...
Better Podcasting #140 - What Is Podcast Success?
Better Podcasting - July 23, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we ask the question "What is Podcast Success?" No really, we actually asked it - and today we have a bunch of people answering what that question means to them. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a recently released update to Skype, what it means to...
Better Podcasting #139 - ID3 Tag Breakdown
Better Podcasting - July 16, 2018 02:58 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we get technical as we break down ID3 tags line by line, and discuss how they apply to podcasters. We also share the results of a few samples that we did on how various podcasts use ID3 tags. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we revisit SecondLine Themes' Bolden WordPress th...
Better Podcasting #138 - Video Podcasts: Reloaded
Better Podcasting - July 08, 2018 14:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsBy listener request, we're talking about video podcasts again. A lot has changed since we last spoke (episode 14, 15, 16, 17) which is why this week we're giving an overview of the information we think is most relevant to podcasters wanting to start doing video. In this week's Better Podcast...
Better Podcasting #137 - Podcast Players... And What They Mean to Podcasters
Better Podcasting - July 02, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we talk about Podcast Players, why it's important you keep your finger on the pulse with them, and what they mean for you as a podcaster. Better Podcasting correspondent Emily Prokop even provides some first hand insight into Google Podcasts. Before we get to that thoug...
Better Podcasting #136 - Acceptable Podcast Audio Standards in 2018
Better Podcasting - June 25, 2018 05:25 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWe kick off this week's episode asking how someone can save their podcast if their WordPress installation was hacked. In this week's featured topic, we discuss ways to make your audio "listenable" in 2018 audio standards. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how Google P...
Better Podcasting #135 - Podcast Innovations
Better Podcasting - June 18, 2018 13:50 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we talk about a variety of ways that podcasting has evolved, and what these innovations mean for podcasters. We'll talk about advancements in podcasting with hardware, software, services and a few that fall in between those categories. In this week's Better Podcasting D...
Better Podcasting #134 - Podcasting Without A Computer
Better Podcasting - June 11, 2018 01:38 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we analyze several different ways to podcast without using a traditional computer (desktop / laptop). From Android to iOS, hardware recorders to wifi SD cards, we'll brainstorm a variety of methods to achieve this. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk abou...
Better Podcasting #133 - Keeping Track of Your Podcast History
Better Podcasting - June 04, 2018 00:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWhether it's your individual podcast's history, or your personal podcasting history (ie. your podcast resume), this episode we talk about ways to keep track of your podcast history, and pros/cons of doing so. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about an update with Podiant, a co...
Better Podcasting #132 - What Is Your Podcast Mission?
Better Podcasting - May 28, 2018 00:23 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we start off by a How I Could Have Saved My Podcast story before we ask the question - WHAT IS YOUR PODCAST'S MISSION? In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a reddit article questioning the future business of podcasts. Finally, in the Better Podback, ...
Better Podcasting #131 - Making Time For Other Activities
Better Podcasting - May 20, 2018 23:53 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWhether it's with the family or independently, there are many benefits to making time for activities outside of podcasting. In this episode we discuss these benefits, as well as what makes for a good activity outside of podcasting. Before we get to that though, we have a HOW I SAVED MY PODCA...
Better Podcasting #130 - Your Topic's Inspiration
Better Podcasting - May 14, 2018 04:24 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsAll of your podcast comes back to one central thing - THE TOPIC - but the question is, how do you help decide on the topic for your episode? This week we run down a variety of ways you inspire yourself for your topic each episode. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent ...
Better Podcasting #129 - Podcast Decisions
Better Podcasting - May 06, 2018 21:29 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThere are a lot of decisions that you need to make when podcasting, but do you need to do all of them right now? This episode Stephen and SP walk you through some ways to help you make decisions about your podcast by working through a few common ones. In this week's Better Podcasting Download,...
Better Podcasting #128 - Podcasting In Less Than Ideal Conditions
Better Podcasting - April 30, 2018 02:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we discuss tips for podcasting in less than ideal conditions. Whether it's recording, editing or publishing, if the situation isn't ideal, we'll talk about it. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we chat (and Stephen rants a bit) about the recent discussion surro...
Better Podcasting #127 - When To Quit Your Podcast
Better Podcasting - April 23, 2018 23:04 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we talk about the taboo topic of when it's time to talk about your podcast. We'll discuss signs that it might be time to quit your podcast, we'll discuss why it's important to recognize this and what you can do if it's time to quit your podcast. In this week's Better Po...
Better Podcasting #126 - Practice Makes Perfect
Better Podcasting - April 15, 2018 14:47 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn today's episode we talk about how the phrase "Practice Makes Perfect" applies to your podcast. We'll discuss why it's important to practice, WHERE you can practice, and places you definitely shouldn't practice. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll help you get in touch with yo...
Better Podcasting #125 - Technical Components That Leave An Impression
Better Podcasting - April 09, 2018 03:18 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWe've talked about technical components, and we've also talked about how you can leave an impression with your audience, well today we talk about technical components that leave an impression. We'll run down a variety of technical details that you may not realize can send a message to your liste...
Better Podcasting #124 - What Type of Host Are You?
Better Podcasting - April 02, 2018 05:04 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsThis week we ask the question - what type of podcast host are you? We'll discuss different type of podcast hosting styles, why it's important and what you can do to help develop untapped potential. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen gives his quick overview / first impression...
Better Podcasting #123 - Knowing Your Audience
Better Podcasting - March 26, 2018 17:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode Stephen and SP discuss how you can get to know your audience, why it's important and what to do with this information when you do finally know. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we have a twofer as we talk about the Edison Research The Infinite Dial 2018 Survey R...
Better Podcasting #122 - Financial Tips
Better Podcasting - March 19, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this week's episode we go slightly off the beaten path as we talk about financial tips (and don't worry - it ties in to your hobby podcasting). NOTE: Stephen and SP are not financial experts or professionals. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a couple of key changes ...
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