BSP-255: YouTube Removing Dislike Count, Updating Monetization, and More

On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about ’starting microphones’ for ’starting streamers’ and a whole lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links)
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Removing Dislike Counter

07:10 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy

09:05 - What I’ve Been Testing
11:49 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong
13:41 - WYHTS: ’Starting Streamers’ should by ’Starting Microphones’
19:00 - Ask Bandrew
20:02 - Email 1
20:30 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter
22:35 - Video Submission 2
23:22 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music?

28:45 - Voice Submission 3
29:30 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases?

33:55 - Outro

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.