BSP-110: Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!

On episode 110, I talk about Washington State passing their own Net Neutrality laws, Facebook launching a breaking news tag, Twitter wanting to verify everyone, New youtube analytics coming soon, YouTube TV partnering/sponsoring the MLB, Movie Pass tracking you, Facebooks new App Locker collecting more data on you, and a new At The Gates album launching!

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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Upcoming Live Stream Friday 3/16/18 8:00PM EST
01:31 - Done with the TLM103
02:13 - Washington State vs Net Neutrality
04:20 - Facebook Breaking News
06:40 - Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!
11:41 - New YouTube Analytics
14:41 - YouTube TV & The World Series
17:33 - Movie Pass is Tracking You!
21:20 - Facebook VPN & App Locker are Tracking You!
24:07 - New AT THE GATES Album!
24:45 - Ask Bandrew
25:04 - E-mail 1
26:05 - Is the SM58 Worth the extra $60 over the SM48?
31:12 -  Email 2
32:58 - What’s your Favorite YouTuber?
34:21 - Can you use the Rycote Shockmount with the SM7b
35:10 - Email 3
35:19 - What’s the most embarrassing moment in your life?
35:42 - Where would you want to visit?
36:30 - Have you been abroad?
36:46 - Outro

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BSP-085: The Equifax Data Breach

On episode 85 of the BSP I talk about the HUGE Equifax Data Breach, recording a podcast with a condenser mic, Disney’s streaming service, Roku’s new channel, Updates to YouTube’s streaming capabilities, YouTube HDR Playback, and China Banning ICO’s. I also share some feedback from a listener who lives in China re: Deanonymizing users comments.

In the ask Bandrew segment I hear about Australian internet, recommend some speaker amps that I’ve used, Talk about the Rode NT-USB, Answer if I hate Donald Trump, and answer how I stay polite while answering the same question over and over again.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Recording a Podcast with a USB Condenser Mic (Processing listed on www.geeksrising.com)
03:06 - Roku Is Launching a Channel
06:30 - Marvel & Star Wars Films Only on Disney’s Streaming Service
08:00 - YouTube Updating Live Streaming Capabilities
12:25 - YouTube Rolling Out HDR Playback to Android Devices
13:53 - China Banned ICO’s
15:45 - Feedback About my Thoughts on China Deanonymizing Internet Commenters
20:55 - Equifax Data Breach!!!
29:50 - Fulltone OCD Pedal
30:17 - New Pickups for Guitar
30:30 - Researching Guitar Amps
31:21 - Ask Bandrew
31:38 - Australian Internet Speeds
32:54 - Speaker Amps (http://amzn.to/2xoLmvB or http://amzn.to/2wTdqFM) (Affiliate Links)
34:06 - Can You Use the Rode NT-USB & Do You Hate Trump?
36:00 - How Do You Stay Polite While Answering Questions That You Answered in Your Video?
38:52 - Outro

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BSP-073: Amazon Fresh Expanding to Every City?

In episode 73 of the Bandrew Says Podcast, I explore if Facebook Advertisements are worth the money, what Amazon Acquiring Whole Foods Means, Youtube Fighting Extremist Content, Player Unknown Battlegrounds coming to the Xbox One, and the CIA hacking routers.

I briefly share my thoughts on "Oh, Hello" which is available on Netflix, and then go into What I've Been Testing: iPad Pro 10.5", Logitech Slim Keyboard Case, Apple Pencil, Arturia AudioFuse.

In the Ask Bandrew Segment I suggest a headphone amp that's capable of powering up to 8 headphone mixes, a boom arm for the ATR2500, and try to help trouble shoot an issue with an audio interface not working.

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Are Facebook Ads Worth It?
04:01 - Amazon Acquired Whole Foods
05:51 - YouTube Fighting Extremist Content
10:15 - PlayerUnkown Battleground Coming to Xbox One
11:46 - CIA Hacking Into Your Router
14:39 - Oh, Hello
15:58 - iPad Pro 10.5”
19:29 - Arturia AudioFuse
22:12 - Ask Bandrew
28:16 - Outro

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BSP-057: Oh my gosh! 25,000 Subscribers

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - What I didn’t like about last weeks episode
02:41 - 25,000 Subscribers on YouTube
05:51 - Read your privacy policies
07:18 - Using Google Chrome Incognito Mode
08:30 - Amazon lowers Free Shipping Limit
10:00 - Apple using Facial Recognition
12:10 - WhatsApp Ripping off SnapChat
14:05 - US Border Password Requirement Legislation
18:57 - Bills Proposed to Limit Cell Surveillance
21:25 - The Lone Gunmen TV Show
24:17  - The X-Files Origins Agent of Chaos
25:37 - Blue Yeti Pro
27:24 - Outro

On episode 57 of the BSP, I first talk about hating last weeks episode of the podcast, explain why I was unhappy with it, and what I’m going to do to improve and avoid situations like this again. I also talk about hitting 25,000 subscribers on youtube and running a microphone giveaway!

Then I talk about remaining anonymous on a browser, amazon lowering their limit for free shipping, apple using facial recognition for phone authorization, and WhatsApp ripping off Snapchat.

I then discuss a few bills that are being proposed in the US right now. The first one covers the requirement for Non-US citizens to hand over social media credential and phone passwords prior to entering the country, and the second set of bills cover cell phone surveillance and tracking.

In non tech news, I recommend the Lone Gunmen TV show, and share some shocking conspiracies from the show that came true, talk about an amazing X-Files book that I couldn’t put down, and share some brief thoughts about the Blue Yeti Pro.

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BSP-055: Using Social Media for Convictions

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Something New For the Podcast
01:53 - Different Theme Song?
02:30 - Removing All My Information from Facebook
04:44 - YouTube Live Streaming
07:09 - 4k WebCam
09:33 - Verizon Unlimited Plan
10:48 - Correction Re: FBI Collecting E-mails from Google
12:22 - Police Scouring Social Media for Evidence
15:30 - Vizio Tracking Users Viewing Habits & IP Address
17:55 - Update to Electronic Communications Privacy Act
20:37 - FBI No Longer Accepting FOIA Requests Via Email
23:00 - TV Announcements
24:41 - Recommended YouTuber
25:32 - Recommended Music
26:31 - Updated Thoughts on Signal
27:22 - Leef RSS Aggregator
29:18 - Outro

On episode 55 of the BSP, I start by explaining the second camera angle used in this episode. Let me know in the youtube comments or on twitter if you think I should continue to add a second angle. Then I explain my journey in removing all my information from Facebook.

In news, I cover youtube rolling out live streaming from mobile devices, Logitech’s new 4k webcam, Verizon’s new unlimited plan, Police using social media to convict rioters, Vizio tracking users and selling their data, an update the the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and change to FOIA requests.

Following the news, I talk about 3 TV show release dates that I am anxiously awaiting, and suggest I Fight Dragons The Near Future, and iDubbbzTV’s youtube channel. Lastly, I update my thoughts on Signal and share my thoughts on Leef RSS Aggregator.

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BSP-054: Facebook is Taking on YouTube

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - A Strange Story / Why I’m Not Watching the Super Bowl
03:06 - Stop Being Stupid Idiots
05:05 - Facebook is Taking on YouTube
08:12 - Zero Rating Allowed by FCC
10:45 - FBI’s iPhone Cracking Software Stolen
13:08 - FBI Access to All Gmail Stored on Foreign Servers?
15:38 - The Expanse Season 2
17:18 - Graf Orlock Destination Time Tomorrow
18:48 - X-Files Trust No One
19:50 - YubiKey Mistake
21:21 - Signal E2E Messaging App
24:00 - Your Audio Isn’t as Bad as You Think
28:16 - Outro

On episode 54 of the BSP, I share the first recording I ever made on my computer, and explain why the audio you’re getting out of your $30-$50 is much better than you think. 

In the personal portion of the podcast, I share a very strange encounter I had with a pizza delivery man, my boycott of the NFL, and rant about how I hope all of you are smart about how you drive.

In the news, I cover Facebook’s plans for video hosting, the FCC allowing zero rating, the FBI’s iPhone cracking software being stolen, and the FBI gaining access to all of Google’s e-mails stored outside of the US.

In pop culture, I talk about the return of the Expanse on the SyFy channel, I recommend a grind core album that I’ve been listening to for over 10 years, and I suggest an X-files book that should satiate your conspiracy mind during the absence of new X-files episodes.

As far as what I’ve been testing, I share a big mistake I made while purchasing a couple of Yubikey encryption keys, and explain why I like Signal, and the difficulties of using it.

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BSP-052: YouTube Messenger is Coming

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00:00 - Intro
01:45 - I Have a Problem
03:04 - I Got Rid of All My Clothes
04:40 - YouTube Messenger
06:58 - Evernote App Redesign
08:06 - Can the FAA Fine Drone Flying YouTubers
11:53 - CIA Declassifies 12 Million Pages
15:10 - Facebook No Longer Paying Live Streamers
17:00 - Hulu Launching Offline Video Playing
18:05 - Garageband Upgraded for iOS
20:55 - Resident Evil 7
22:56 - HarmonQuest
23:42 - Blind Guardian - Nightfall on Middle Earth
25:00 - QuizUp / Magic Duals / The Room 3
26:30 - SeeSo Streaming App
28:50 - Outro

On episode 52 of the BSP, I talk about the new YouTube messenger which is currently available in Canada. I also explore what the current fine of SkyCap means for YouTubers who fly drones for their videos. 

In other news, I cover the Evernote App Redesign, CIA Declassification of 12 Million pages of documents, Facebook moving away from live streaming, Hulu downloadable content, Garageband’s iOS update, and the upcoming Resident Evil 7 release.

This week in recommended content, I talk about the animated role playing game, HarmonQuest, and the J.R.R. Tolkien inspired power metal album Nightfall on Middle Earth. 

As far as what I’ve been testing, I talk briefly about three awesome iOS games that have become a problem for my productivity, as well as the on demand subscription service, SeeSo.

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BSP-051: How I'll Get 100,000 Subscribers

On episode 50 of the BSP, I talk about my strategy to reach my goal to grow my youtube channel from 20,000 to 100,000 subscribers in one year. I also talk about improvements I have made to my studio to help with video quality.

As far as news, I talk about X-Files Season 11, Facebook Live Streaming, YouTube Live Streaming, Facebook Advertisements, and Twitter Advertisements. I also cover how your web browser could be leaking your login information, how the FBI paid Best Buy employees for providing information regarding child pornography, and finally how President Obama passed legislation that allows the NSA to share raw surveillance data with all 16 U.S. Intelligence Agencies.

Lastly, I share my thoughts on Mike Birbiglia and his new film Don’t Think twice.

00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Throwback Theme Song
02:08 - Blackout Curtains in the Studio
04:32 - How I Will Get 100,000 YouTube Subscribers
06:55 - X-Files Season 11!!!
08:29 - Live Streaming from Facebook
10:21 - Monetizing YouTube Live Streaming
11:47 - Facebook Video Advertisements
12:45 - Twitter Video Advertisements
13:36 - Your Browser is Leaking Your Logins
15:38 - FBI Paid Geek Squad for Information
18:43 - NSA Can Share Surveillance Data with Other Intelligence Agencies
23:32 - Don’t Think Twice
25:19 - Outro

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BSP-048: Welcome to the Clutter Cave

On episode 48 of the BSP, I talk about my favorite piece of news in the last decade; scientists have discovered a new vaccine to stop the spread of Ebola!!! 

Before that, I start with discussing the mic I’m recording this weeks podcast with & my run in with minimalism. As far as computer news, I talk about Apple giving up on Mac OS X and Raspberry Pi rolling out their OS to PC & Mac computers!

In security news, there has been  push by The House to legislate the use of the Sting Ray device, which tracks devices using geo-location. Following that I briefly talk about Facebbok’s report regarding government data requests.

Finishing up the podcast, I recommend a travel show starring Karl Pilkington and an album by Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas, and lastly I talk about my thoughts and first impressions on my new iPhone 7+.

00:00 - Intro
02:57 - It’s Christmas
03:14 - Recording with Rode NT1
04:04 - Minimalism & The Clutter Cave
05:25 - THERE’S A VACCINE FOR EBOLA! HOLY SHIT!!!!
09:30 - Apple is Giving Up on Mac OS X
13:31 - Raspberry Pi’s OS Now On PC & Mac
16:25 - Legislation on Sting Ray Geolocation Device
18:30 - Government’s Facebook User Data Requests Up 27% (https://govtrequests.facebook.com)
22:19 - The Moaning Of Life
23:08 - Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas - Mariner
23:42 - Initial Impressions of the iPhone 7+

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