BSP-421: Where's the Enthusiasm?, Lewitt Connect 2, and More

Topics discussed: Has everyone lost enthusiasm and passion and has everyone become jaded and nonchalant?, 3 things I've been enjoying the last few weeks, Trying YouTube DreamScape AI background replacement tool, the Lewitt Connect 2, YouTube Premium Lite, Appreciation for Disturbing movies, and the Terrifier UHD Box Set from Umbrella.

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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Why is Noone Enthusiastic Anymore?
05:24 - 3 Things I've Been Enjoying

14:22 - Trying YouTube DreamScape AI
16:24 - WIBT: Lewitt Connect 2
19:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Premium Lite

24:26 - WYHTS: Appreciation for Disturbing Movies
31:00 - Value for Value
37:20 - FTW: Terrifier UHD Box Set
40:50 - Conclusion

BSP-420: YouTube Adding MORE Midroll Ads, and more

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Topics discussed: YouTube automatically inserting even MORE midroll advertisements and what you as a content creator can do to stop it, my favorite examples of why YouTube Community Posts are flawed, the difficulty of requesting youtubers to upload multiple audio files, why I will NEVER stop complaining about bad audio, The Benefit of Denim Jackets, and other stuff too.

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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - YouTube FORCING Midroll Ads

05:45 - Examples of Why YouTube Community Posts are Flawed
11:00 - WIBT
11:54 - WYHTS: Favorite Comment
13:00 - WYHTS: Aston Apex Microphone
14:45 - WYHTS: Uploading Backing Track to YouTUbe?
18:00 - WYHTS: Stop Complaining About Imperfect Audio
25:30 - Value for Value
28:30 - FTW: Jean Jacket
33:40 - Outro Ramblings

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BSP-419: 3 Big Changes to YouTube, and more

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Topics discussed: 3 big changes coming to youtube. 1st the new communities function on channels which allows viewers to post to a channels home page, secondly the auto dubbing of videos which allows viewers from around the world to have audio in their native language, and lastly the voice replies to comments on your channel page. I also discuss getting audio right before you hit record, and briefly discuss the movie Valentine.  

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - YouTube Discord Communities

08:42 - YouTube Auto Dubbing

15:38 - YouTube Comment Voice Replies

19:30 - The Reason These Features Exist
21:15 - WIBT: Shure PGA181
22:00 - WYHTS: Fix Your Audio BEFORE You Record
26:53 - Value for Value
30:07 - Conclusion

BSP-418: Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal, Mic Modeling Plugins, and more

Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal
05:45 - Turning an XM8500 into a U87 using Antares Mod Mic
15:28 - WYHTS: Audio Technica Turn Tables Don't Damage Records
16:45 - WYHTS: What is EDC?
19:41 - WYHTS : 3 Types of EDC Videos on YouTube
25:00 - Value for Value
27:56 - Valentines Day Horror Movie
31:15 - Outro

BSP-417: My 2025 Everyday Carry, 5 Favorite Records and More

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Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more.

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00:00 - Intro
02:10 - My 2025 Everyday Carry
13:25 - What I've Been Testing
14:48 - WYHTS: Why I Love Day of the Dead
16:55 - WYHTS: My Favorite Vinyl Records
24:10 - WYHTS: Is MP3 vs. Lossless Worth It?
28:42 - WYHTS: Uploading Review to Apple Music
30:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Audio is Disappointing / More Fragrance Talk
34:35 - WYHTS: Does SoundSpeeds Smell Bad?
36:15 - WYHTS: Thanks to an Artist

38:00 - V4V: Canada is NOT the 51st State
39:15 - V4V: Vinegar Syndrome & Second Languages
43:35 - WWA: Tribulation

46:06 - Conclusion

BSP-416: Avoid the TikTok Ban, YouTube Audio Quality Improvement, and more

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Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:25 - The TikTok Ban in the United States

02:30 - What to Do About Social Media Bans?
10:38 - YouTube Improving Audio Quality

18:22 - WYHTS: Fragrance Fans in the BSP Community
21:30 - WYHTS: Why is the Neumann TLM107 Better than the TLM103?
24:00 - WYHTS: What's Your Guitar Collection?
28:20 - WYHTS: Why Streaming Services are Failing
34:02 - WYHTS: The Origin of the Microphone Milhouse nickname

37:00 - Value for Value

38:20 - The Physical Media Dilema
42:40 - Conclusion

BSP-415: I'm "Shocked" by Honey Controversy, and more

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Topics discussed: Exploring who my doppleganger is, discussing the Honey browser add on controversy, sharing advice on a common mistkae in hobbies & collecting that I think you should avoid, not hoarding physical media, ranting about fragrances, and promoting an awesome musician.

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - My Dopplegangers

03:45 - I'm "Shocked" by the Honey Controversy

13:30 - WIBT: Neumann & Focusrite
14:45 - WYHTS: Battling the YouTube Algo
16:30 - WYHTS: There's No "T" in Comfort
18:15 - WYTHS: Mistakes in Hobbies & Collecting
24:10 - WYHTS: Don't Hoard Physical Media
29:50 - WYHTS: Ranting about Colognes / Fragrances

37:33 - WYHTS: Amazing Improvised Musician

40:05 - Value for Value
43:00 - Conclusion

BSP-414: 2024 was a SUCCESS…kind of, and more

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Topics discussed: Getting out of your comfort zone, facing difficult situations head on, my 2024 content goal success, and personal goal failures, my favorite videos of 2024, what my plans are on 2025 and personal goal for the next year. I also talk about being 10 years sober and a no spend month as well as the 18i20 (4th gen).

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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
03:56 - Face Difficulty Head On
07:30 - 2024 Content Goal Success!
10:19 - 2024 Personal Goal Failure!
16:00 - My Favorite Videos of 2024

20:25 - 2025 Content Goals
23:14 - 2025 Personal Goals
28:40 - 10 Years Sober
31:33 - No Spend January
33:15 - WIBT: Focusrite 18i20 (4th Gen)
36:45 - WYHTS: The YouTube Algorithm Sucks.
38:26 - WYHTS: The TLM107 isn't Neumann's Best Offering.
40:12 - WYHTS: The Show is Like a Friend Recommending Stuff

41:30 - Value for Value
45:50 - Conclusion

BSP-413: Best Podcasts, Music, and Movies of 2024, and More

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Topics discussed: Best podcasts of 2024, best music of 2024, best movies of 2024, the best youtubers of 2024, a conspiracy theory about youtube and dating content, and the Neumann TLM107. 

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00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Best Podcasts of 2024
09:21 - Best Music of 2024 
14:47 - Best Movies of 2024
20:55 - Best YouTubes of 2024
24:48 - Conspiracy Theory About YouTube!
28:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM107
31:20 - Value for Value
32:26 - V4V: Not Upgrading Gear / Don't Mimic Me!
34:23 - V4V: 10 Year video vs. 1 Week video
36:29 - V4V: Mrs. Doubtfire Impression
37:55 - Wrap Up

BSP-412: The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Gear, and More

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Topics discussed: The benefits of not upgrading your gear constantly, the studio tech I have upgraded during 2024, my most used microphones of 2024, my most used headphones of 2024, and my most used audio players of 2024. I also share the tech I'm excited for in 2025.

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00:00 - Intro
00:25 - The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Your Equipment
08:37 - The Studio Gear I Upgraded in 2024
18:32 - Most Used Microphone of 2024
22:15 - Most Used Headphones of 2024
24:21 - Most Used Audio Players of 2024
29:20 - Tech I'm Excited for in 2025
34:45 - WYHTS: Measure Success on What You Control
37:10 - WYHTS: YouTubers who Started 10 Years Ago Were Lucky
42:00 - WYHTS: MEI Studio's YouTube Journey
47:15 - WYHTS: Woman Inadvertently Joins the Patriarchy
48:25 - Value for Value
52:15 - Conclusion

BSP-411: Should You Become a Content Creator?

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Topics discussed: My advice for content creators through a series of questions I wish I had addressed prior to spending the last 10 years making youtube videos, the Fifine AM8, why I don't rent microphones, investing in podcast guests audio quality, high impressions = low clickthrough rate, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Advice for Content Creators - Should You Become a Content Creator?
22:08 - WIBT: Fifine AM8
23:47 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Rent Microphones for Review?
26:44 - WYHTS: Investing in Podcast Guest Audio Quality
31:22 - WYHTS: Will I Sign Up For Spotify Partner Program?

33:56 - WYHTS: High Impressions = Low Click Through Rate
36:50 - WYHTS: This Podcast is a Sausage Fest!
39:10 - Value for Value
46:27 - Wrap Up

Is Being a "YouTuber" Worth it?, and More (BSP-410)

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Topics discussed: Sharing analytics on how a custom thumbnail compared to an autogenerated thumbnail and also share a theory about thumbnail A/B comparisons, Trolling people with microphone humor, the Shure MV6, if microphone reviews are evergreen content, if being a "YouTuber" is really "Worth It" where I discuss the time and money aspect of deciding if you want make videos, why youtube cares about average view duration instead of click through rate, and how no one cares about background noise.

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Thank You
01:27 - Thumbnail's Impact on Video Performance
10:03 - Some of My Best Video Work!
15:00 - WIBT: Shure MV6
17:55 - WYHTS: Are Mic Reviews are Evergreen Content?
22:36 - WYHTS: The Money & Time Required to be a YouTuber (Is Being a "YouTuber" Really "Worth It"? )
39:15 - WYHTS: Why YouTube Cares about View Duration instead of CTR
44:24 - WYHTS: No One Cares about Background Noise!
47:15 - WYHTS: Mics UNDER $600 Are a RIP OFF!
48:45 - Value for Value
55:40 - Missing Next Week
56:58 - Conclusion

BSP-409: Black Friday Warning, and More

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Topics discussed: Annual warning about Black Friday sales, a discussion of whether Custom YouTube Thumbnails are really worth it?, a discussion on if $600+ microphones are all a rip off, the mental health impact of YouTube Analytics, Advocating not sharing every thought you have, the fact I don't like being mean, and my love for the band Bayside. 

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Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100
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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Black Friday Warning
05:08 - Are Custom YouTube Thumbnails Worth It?
12:50 - WYHTS: $600+ Mics are a RIP OFF!
20:02 - WYHTS: Mental Health Impact of YouTube Analytics
27:15 - WYHTS: Don't Share Every Thought You Have
31:02 - WYHTS: "Dark Bandrew"
35:25 - WYHTS: Not Every Comment is For You
36:51 - Value for Value
40:12 - WWA: Bayside
46:02 - Conclusion

BSP-408: Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU, & more

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Topics discussed: Defending my stance on Microphone Diminishing Returns, explain that EVERY VIDEO IS NOT MADE FOR YOU, how my YouTube shorts channel is doing after 33 days and over 60 videos published, then demo the Electro Voice 644, Shure 545, and Broadcast Barn BCM1000, then share info that shows that youtube's comment suggestions are AI generated, and discuss what I will do with all my microphones.

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00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Defending Microphone Diminishing Returns
05:05 - Every Product Category Exhibits Diminishing Returns
07:40 - Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU
12:20 - Twitter Responses
18:27 - How is my YouTUbe Shorts Channel Doing?
23:56 - WIBT: Electro Voice 644 Shotgun Microphone

25:40 - WIBT: Shure 545
27:08 - WIBT: Broadcast Barn BCM1000
28:50 - WYHTS: YouTube's Comment Suggestions are AI

33:47 - WYHTS: Mic Comparisons are Valuable
36:07 - WYHTS: What Will I Do With My Mics?
38:16 - Value for Value
52:00 - Conclusion

BSP-407: YouTube's Comment Auto Replies are WILD, and More

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Topics discussed: YouTube's comment auto replies have gotten WILD, advocating going to vote, comparing the Shure 565 to the Shure SM58, demoing the Peluso P414, discuss doing more mic grab bag podcasts and how off the cuff episodes do well, share why I don't sell gear I review, share my thoughts on whether phantom power can damage mics, and share my weekly recommendation for SAW.

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - YouTube's Auto Comment Replies are WILD!
04:17 - Go Vote
04:53 - Shure 565 vs. Shure SM58
09:31 - WIBT: Peluso P414
13:01 - WYHTS: Do More Mic Grab Bag Podcasts
15:12 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Sell Gear I've Reviewed
20:34 - Value for Value

25:46 - Ask Bandrew
26:42 - Email 1
27:30 - Does Phantom Power Damage Mics?
31:43 - WWA: Saw (2004)
36:13 - Conclusion

BSP-407: Testing Random Mics, My YouTube Shorts Strategy, and More

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Topics discussed: Testing random mics that I have never gotten around to reviewing such as: Shure KSM330, NOS Active Ribbon, Earthworks CTF12-B, Earthworks FM360/HC, Gauge ECM87, Stuio Projects C1, and Heil PR30b. I also talk about taking the thumbnail thief to court, what my strategy is for youtube shorts, share a complaint about JZ mics, and discuss how film distribution has changed.

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00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Shure SM330
04:00 - NOS Active Ribbon
06:15 - Earthworks CTF12-B
08:20 - Earthworks FM360/HC
11:15 - Gauge Microphone ECM87
13:40 - Studio Projects C1
15:08 - Heil PR30B
19:15 - WYHTS: Take the Thumbnail Thief to Court
23:15 - WYHTS: Why Not Upload Shorts to Your Main Channel?
29:24 - WYHTS: Complaint about JZ Mics
33:23 - Value for Value
37:12 - How Film Distribution Allowed Terrifier 3 to Succeed.
40:45 - Have Grace & Understanding for Content Thiefs
44:00 - Audio Submission 1
45:02 - Cheap DAW Alternatives to REAPER?
50:56 - Conclusion

BSP-405: Hey Idiot, Stop Stealing Content!

Topics discussed: Someone stealing my work and not crediting me, why I hate AI and Faceless channels and the advocates of that content type, the JZ Mics Violet Amethyst, a new YouTube Channel I launched focused on shorts, Why Youtube loves shorts, Talking into the top of the U87 Ai, and a huge list of horror movie recommendations like Terrifier 3.

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Stop Stealing My Work

○ BSP-388: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4hpFUO2jU

○ The Post: https://x.com/xNickOnline/status/1843879939306598855

13:25 - WIBT: Violet Amethyst Mic
14:54 - I'm Running a Shorts Only Channel!
19:30 - WYHTS: Use Shorts for Unboxings
25:06 - WYHTS: Why YouTube LOVES Shorts!
30:24 - WYHTS: Will YouTube Over-Advertise Shotrts
33:13 - WYHTS: Talking into the Top of the U87 Ai?
34:37 - Value for Value
37:55 - WWA: Go See Terrifier 3
46:13 - Conclusion

BSP-404: The Benefit of 3 Minute Shorts on YouTube, Shotgun Mics in Untreated Rooms?

Topics discussed: YouTube announcing shorts will be able to exceed 60 seconds and be up to 3 minutes long starting on 15 OCTOBER 2024. I talk about why I think they're doing this, who I think will benefit from this, if I will start using shorts more, and how youtube kind of just confuses me now. I also revisit the Shotgun Mic vs. Small Diaphragm condenser microphone discussion with a sample in a completely untreated room.

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - YouTube Extending Shorts Time Limit to 3 Minutes!

02:17 - Why Do I Think They're Doing This?
05:00 - Who Will Benefit From This Extension?
07:12 - Will I Be Using Shorts Now?
10:50 - YouTube Just Confuses Me Now
14:48 - WIBT: U87
15:22 - Shotgun Mic vs. SDC in an Untreated Space
29:43 - Value for Value
38:47 - Conclusion

BSP-403: Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics Indoors, The Benefit of Making YouTube Videos, & More

Topics discussed: Should you avoid using shotgun microphones for indoor recording, why I'm no longer using the term "joy", testing the Shure KSM44a, Using playlists to manage channels, Real world benefits gained from making youtube videos, how to support the show without conributing money, and ORANGES!

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use?
16:33 - No Longer Seeking "Joy".
19:44 - WIBT: Shure KSM44a
21:03 - WYHTS: Using Playlists to Manage Your Channel

25:04 - WYHTS: "The more you do, the better you get"

27:44 - WYHTS: Real World Benefit of Making YouTube Videos
34:00 - Value for Value
36:35 - WWA: Orange
40:08 - Conlcusion

BSP-402: Why Hobbyists Care About Success, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/AHPcF6nWDKI

Topics discussed: Why I think hobbyists care about succeeding and growing in their hobby field, how I'm adjusting my cross website posting process to try and improve discoverability, demoing adobe generative fill AI, a conspiracy theory about spell check, taking down microphone ranking sites, demoing uploading podcasts to spotify, and sharing my thoughts on doing a No Spend Month

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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Why Hobbyists Care About Success
11:05 - How Cross Posting May Hurt Performance 
16:45 - WIBT: Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill AI
21:35 - WYHTS: Bureaucracy is Concernering
25:15 - WYHTS: Take Down Mic Review Sites!
31:50 - WYHTS: Uploading Video Podcasts to Spotify
37:45 - WYHTS: No Clips on the Channel!
43:05 - Value for Value
45:47 - WWA: No Spend Month