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!

• Creator Insider Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVHABqRwHw

• vidIQ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCDfxk7J01w

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

• MEI Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@meistudiony

• Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage/playlists

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

• Dracomies Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dracomies

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

BSP-401: FTC Banning Fake Reviews, How to Save Money On Your Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/Pp4eDenb2Vk

Topics discussed: The FTC's new ruling banning fake reviews and manipulation of views/subscribers, what I did to save 50% on my podcast expenses, I test the Warm Audio WA47, discuss spending money on youtube thumbnails, differentiate between growing and shrinking channels, explain why I have had multiple podcast channels, and suggest you get a good night sleep.

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - FTC Banning Fake Reviews

• BSP-198: https://youtu.be/PB7CGGGaFaw?si=bye0n-9_wjOO_gXN&t=48

• FTC Summary: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials

• FTC Ruling: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/r311003consumerreviewstestimonialsfinalrulefrn.pdf

14:25 - How I Saved Money on My Podcast
22:54 - WIBT: Warm Audio WA47
24:47 - WYHTS: Accounting Advice for Creators
27:20 - WYHTS: Spending Money on YouTube Thumbnails
30:30 - WYHTS: Channel Growth vs. Shrinking
33:30 - WYHTS: Podcasting on Multiple Channels
42:19 - Value for Value
51:18 - Weekly Recommendation Algorithm
53:23 - Outro

BSP-400: How Much My Podcast Earns in 1 Year, Back Handed Compliments, and More

Topics discussed: How much my podcast earns in 1 year, hitting 1,000,000 youtube plays and 400 episodes of the podcast, how RSS Feeds saved Alex Jones & Info Wars from being deplatformed, how Listeners define what a podcast is, the most backhanded comment that I've received, Questioning my monetization strategy for youtube, share thoughts on why people hate those they disagree with, including religion in my mic reviews, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - How Much I Earned From Podcasting For 1 Year!
09:56 - Podcast Milestones
12:45 - WIBT: Nexadyne 8/C
13:24 - WYHTS: RSS Feeds Saved Alex Jones from Deplatforming
17:27 - WYHTS: Listeners Define What a Podcast Is.
20:09 - WYHTS: The Most Backhanded "Compliment" I've Ever Received
21:09 - Questioning Monetization of my Content
25:07 - WYHTS: Why People HATE Those They Disagree With
29:07 - WYHTS: Including Religion in Mic Review
30:40 - WYHTS: 7-Year Discord Anniversary
32:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Listen to You Anymore
32:40 - WYHTS: I NOW HAVE A ROADIE & A SEMI!
33:53 - Value for Value
37:10 - What "Pros" Don't Understand About US!
42:30 - WWA: Shut Off Your A/C!
44:12 - Outro

BSP-399: Your Video is NOT a "Podcast", Are Hobbyists Failures, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/Buxk7NMdHsA

Topics discussed: Video podcasting on YouTube, why people say YouTube Videos aren't podcasts, why I refuse to make an RSS distributed video podcast, the benefits of video distributed via RSS, my favorite comment of all time, if Hobbyists are just failures, the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, the reality of audio & podcast conferences, why some people disliked Susan as the CEO of youtube, and the Ludo - Broken Bride EP.

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Why People Say "YouTube Video Podcasts" are not Podcasts
03:20 - Why I REFUSE To Make a Video RSS
06:03 - What I'd Lose Through Video RSS Podcasting
11:25 - Actual Benefit of Video RSS Podcasts
14:44 - Summary of Why I Won't Make a "Video Podcast"

• NMS Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/h_7T1VExTq8?si=G9B1s_55v9Q5ydn4&t=2311

• PodcastIndex: https://podcastindex.org

• Global Media: https://www.globalmediainsight.com/blog/youtube-users-statistics/#:~:text=YouTube%20has%20more%20than%20113.9%20million%20active%20channels.

• Siteefy: https://siteefy.com/how-many-websites-are-there/

• Thread: https://pod.social/@Bandrew/113034420268015435

19:45 - My Favorite Comment of All Time!
22:04 - Are "Hobbysts" Just Failures
27:37 - WIBT: Shure Nexadyne 8/C
29:18 - WYHTS: Reality of Audio & Podcast Conferences
33:00 - WYHTS: Susan Was a Bad CEO & YouTube Sucks.
39:03 - Value for Value
41:40 - WWA: Ludo - Broken Bride

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFIaFyuXp_Y

BSP-398: How YouTube Changed, How to EQ Match, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/gQVCkRmVqGQ

Topics discussed: How youtube changed from 2014 - 2023 under the leadership of CEO Susan Wojicki, why I don't attend podcast conventions, making a video podcast for $50, demonstrating that I still mess up. Testing if my desk or monitor is the main cause of reflections of my voice, demonstrate how to do an EQ match, and recommend a movie series.

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - How YouTube Has Changed (Susan Wojicki's Legacy)
15:28 - Why I Don't Attend Podcast Conferences?
25:40 - Video Podcast for Under $50
28:25 - WYHTS: Sunk Cost & Free Coffee!
29:45 - WYHTS: I Still Mess Up
33:06 - WYHTS: Your Monitor is Ruining Your LAV
36:15 - WYHTS: How Do You EQ Match?
45:21 - Value 4 Value
55.55 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
58:36 - Conclusion

BSP-397: Improving a Lav Mic, Real Reason for YouTube Community Notes, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/639HbyIO8Ok

Topics discussed: Demoing how to get better sound out of your lav mic with placement and then processing, why I will use Reamping over Looper Pedals, discussing why I'm okay spending $1,000 on a mic when I'm not okay spending $8 for coffee, my theory on the real reason for social media apps rolling out community notes, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Improving a Lav Mic
07:05 - WIBT: Sennheiser ME2 / Neumann KM185
09:18 - WYHTS: Why Looper Pedals Don't Work For Me
11:50 - WYHTS: If You Buy Microphones, You Should Buy Coffee
20:37 - WYHTS: TLM49  Is Your Mic!
21:45 - Value for Value
22:40 - V4V: Different Reasons for Travel
26:30 - V4V: Real Reason for Community Notes
30:21 - V4V: Orwell Supports ContextCop
32:10 - WWA: Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong
34:40 - Conclusion

BSP-396: YouTube Context Cops, Why Use a D.I. Box, and More

Topics discussed: Youtube rolling out Community Notes to fact check videos, why you may need a D.I. box, why I am excited about reamping, the reality of live concert videos, why you shouldn't save money on food while traveling and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - YouTube Community Notes

• Blog post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-ways-to-offer-viewers-more-context/

04:35 - Why You Need a D.I. Box?
13:20 - WIBT: Neumann TLM49
14:40 - WYHTS: The Reality of Live Concert DVD's
19:05 - WYTHS: Don't Save on Food on Travel
26:45 - Value 4 Value
30:10 - Conclusion

BSP-395: 7 Audio Lessons I Learned, Doom Spending, & More

Video: https://youtu.be/Se7Z52DIR30

Topics discussed: 7 audio lessons I've learned over the last few weeks, tips on how to save money while traveling, why doom spending makes sense, measuring podcast success, editing out personality from podcasts/videos, and youtube buying me a pizza!

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - 7 Audio Lessons I've Learned

• B&H Creator Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlzytOfBD8

15:00 - Tips to Save Money on Travel
19:20 - Doom Spending Makes Sense
25:00 - WIBT: Miktek MK300
26:43 - WYHTS: Measuring Podcast Success?
29:57 - WYHTS: Editing Out Personality
35:05 - Value for Value
41:40 - Weekly Wecomendation
43:55 - Conclusion

BSP-394: Is "Microphone Reach" Real? The Reality of Editing, and More

Topics discussed: Testing the idea of "Microphone Reach", the reality of editing this podcast and the neuroticism of it, everything has become so political and combative and I'm so sick of it, why you can't add new video to existing youtube videos, if videos that have ads turned off earn youtube premium revenue sharing, and more. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Is "Microphone Reach" Real?
09:24 - The Reality of Editing Podcasts & Video
15:00 - WIBT: sE Electronics X1A
16:30 - WYHTS: Everything Is Political and I'm Sick of it!!!
20:10 - WYHTS: Why Can't You Add Video to Existing YouTube Videos?
23:31 - WYHTS: Do Unmonetized Channels Earn from YouTube Premium Viewers?

• YT Premium Revenue: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6306276

27:45 - Value For Value
31:30 - Ask Bandrew
32:40 - Video Submission
33:22 - Which Mic is Best?
36:18 - Live Event with Tom Buck!

• Event Link: https://events.bhphotovideo.com/creator-roundtable/podcasting-event?ref=bandrewscott

38:50 - Conclusion

BSP-393: Adding Corrections to Videos, Why I Do Mic Tests, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/V_l9WLGio8c

Topics discussed: How to add correction notes to your published youtube video, the power of "I Don't Care", the Shure SM27, why I do the tests that I do in my microphone reviews, making a good title & thumbnail prior to making a video, why people live monitor mics, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Adding Corrections to YouTube Videos
05:52 - Want to Determine if Missed Uploads Harm Channel
08:25 - The Power of "I Don't Care"
10:45 - WIBT: Shure SM27
12:25 - WYHTS: Why I Do The Tests I Do in my Mic Reviews?
18:45 - WYHTS: Make Thumbnails & Titles before Filming!
22:52 - WYHTS: Why Even Live Monitor Your MIC!?
27:30 - Value 4 Value
29:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
31:19 - Conclusion

BSP-392: YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison, Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/tp0cphTKRzA

Topics discussed: YouTube rolling out thumbnail A/B comparisons and why Thumbnails are important, the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, Recording without monitoring, why we present differently on different mics, why AI CANNOT replace Podcastage, the fact I wear grandma glasses and weird hats, the importance of seeking meaning instead of happiness, if AI is okay for creative projects, The Hobbit, and Sounds Speeds Podcast joining Geeks Rising!

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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison

• Creator Insider video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAYAhIWsdY

• Old Creator Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoLw141o78

• Focus on Title & Thumbnails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc

08:37 - WIBT: Behringer D2 Podcast pro
11:35 - WYHTS: Recording Without Monitoring?
13:18 - WYHTS: Sucky DVD Special Features
14:55 - WYHTS: Presenting Differently on Different Mics
19:16 - WYHTS: Why AI CANNOT Replace Podcastage
24:12 - WYHTS: Grandma Glasses and Weird Hats
28:40 - Value for Value
36:45 - V4V: Seeking Happiness vs. Seeking Meaning
43:40 - V4V: Is Using AI for Creative Projects Okay?
46:03 - V4V: Have I Watched Supernatural?
47:27 - V4V: How Big are Bigfoots Feet?
48:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm
49:45 - ANNOUNCEMENT
50:53 - Outro

BSP-391: Is YouTube's AI Copying Me?, Authenticity in Music, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/t2-AiEatwtU

Topics discussed: YouTube has rolled out an AI Video Outline Generator in studio, if there is good country music, authenticity in music, headphones impacting performance,  DVD play all options.

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube's New AI Outline Generator
15:14 - WIBT: Heritage Audio I73 PRO Interface
16:30 - WYHTS: Is There Good Country Music? Authenticity in Music?

• Sierra Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPqmceCf90

• Billy Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CyQftidOw

• Jesse Welles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtScpL5o7cg

• Little Jimmy Dickens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRao-sKBOWc

• Hank Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_-p-0stx4

26:19 - WYHTS: Overhead Shots & Headphones in Video
31:50 - Value for Value
37:23 - Weekly Wecommendation Algowithm
41:16 - Conclusion

BSP-390: YouTube Demonetization Timestamps, Spotify Podcast Chapters, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/iTTE0d_De1o

Topics discussed: YouTube FINALLY providing timestamps to what caused demonetization, Spotify rolling out podcast chapters, I rant why I love chapters and timestamps, the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2, Why I care about the Shure MVX2u over the F3, what cameras I use, a new segment called WHAT I LIKE WEEKLY, and the realization that you don't need 100w tube amps.

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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - YouTube Demonetization Timestamps
06:00 - Spotify Adding Podcast Chapters
11:10 - WIBT: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2
14:35 - WYHTS: Why Shure MVX2u over Zoom F3?
18:15 - WYHTS: What Camera do You Use?
20:25 - Value for Value
24:50 - What I Like Weekly

• Uncooked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfG0lH9LeZg

• Daddy of Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UJCKW6ILc

• Dead End Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvAjRjDYWI

28:30 - Why I Missed a Week
29:50 - You Don't Need 100W AMPS!
32:20 - Conslusion

BSP-389: Did Shure Fix The MVX2u? Handheld vs. Studio Condensers, and more

Video: https://youtu.be/QmMbLBv8EKE

Topics discussed: Did Shure fix the issue with the MVX2u low frequencies causing noise floor increase, do handheld condensers reject more than studio condensers, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Did Shure Fix the MVX2u?

• MVX2u Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEf2YX_tnU

08:15 - What I'm Testing
11:15 - Do Handheld Condenser Reject More Than Studio Condenser?
19:30 - WYHTS: Do I Do Vocal Warm Ups?
21:30 - WYHTS: 9th Podcastage Anniversary
23:30 - WYHTS: AI is Ruining Creativity
26:30 - WYHTS: I Refuse to Use A.I.
30:10 - WYHTS: YouTube's User Hostile Moves

• EposVox Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib3E8rBsT60

36:15 - Value for Value
39:56 - Conclusion

BSP-388: AI Content is Ruining YouTube, Why I Don't Watch Reviews, and more

Topics discussed: Why I think AI Content and Faceless channels are ruining youtube and youtube search, YouTube flagging AI content, Why I do not watch other peoples reviews, Why the TikTok Ban is good, and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - AI Content & Faceless Channels Ruining YouTube
06:00 - YouTube Flagging AI Content

• YT BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/

11:30 - Why I Don't Watch Reviews …
21:50 - What I'm Testing
26:30 - WYHTS: The TikTok Ban is Good
35:30 - Value for Value
45:00 - Conclusion

BSP-387: TikTok Ban, Lewitt Ray vs LCT440, Face Mask Pop Filter, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/K-huKM8r8KA

Topics discussed: The United States TikTok ban and what I suggest content creators do, comparing the Lewitt Ray to the Lewitt LCT440, testing if face masks make good pop filters, discussing if redundant items are luxury items, explaining why audio gear is high value, and then insane ramblings and tangents.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The U.S. Tik Tok Ban

• Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package

• BSP-222 Discussing Tik Tok Ban: https://youtu.be/aAOt9fABjaM?si=vn5KxQLe_V3EisZ2

08:00 - WYHTS: Lewitt Ray vs. Lewitt LCT440
10:24 - WYHTS: Do Face Masks Make Good Pop Filters?
12:51 - WYHTS: Redundant Items are Luxury Items
21:26 - WYHTS: Audio Gear is High Value
28:00 - Value for Value
30:13 - Conclusion

BSP-386: Do Negative Reviews Kill Companies, Best Value Tech, and More

Video: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew

Topics discussed: Do negative reviews kill companies, the Lewitt Aura, the podcast being personality driven, wool socks rule, my favorite value electronics, the real way to EQ, and if the NT1 4th gen and Signature series are the same.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray
RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Do Negative Reviews Kill Companies?

• MKBHD Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeA

08:20 - WIBT: Lewitt Aura
11:30 - WYHTS: BSP is a Personality Channel
15:25 - WYHTS: Best Value Electronics
21:10 - WYHTS: The REAL Way to EQ
23:18 - Value for Value
23:43 - Ask Bandrew
25:30 - Voice Submission 1
27:30 - Are the NT1 4th Gen and NT1 Signature identical?

• Rode Response: https://twitter.com/earnoud/status/1734109464460996643

34:00 - Conclusion