BSP-198: Amazon Reviews Are Not Trustworthy, Here's Why

On episode 198 of the BSP I share proof that some Amazon reviews are paid for, and explain why this is terrible for the consumer, and why you should not trust Amazon reviews alone. 

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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00:00 - Intro 
00:48 - You Cannot Trust Amazon Reviews 
11:56 - How Is This Different Than Free Stuff Sent for YouTube Reviews?
15:48 - Summary of Data
16:38 - Advice to Companies that Moman Play Distributes for
18:10 - WYHTS: Headphone Reviews in 2020?
20:03 - WYHTS: Recording an Outro for the BSP!
21:23 - WYHTS: 2020 Podcastage Sticker Line? 
22:19 - WYHTS: More Budget Reviews in 2020?
23:57 - WYHTS: 2019 Wasn’t a Failure! 
25:15 - Ask Bandrew
25:52 - Email 1
27:33 - Voice Submission 1
27:54 - Making Videos on Plugin Processing
29:00 - Voice Submission 2
29:43 - The Law of Diminishing Returns for Microphones
34:06 - Dave Jackson’s Favorite Podcast of 2019!
Shawn Milo’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo

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.