Bandrew Says Podcast

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp409 Support: http://podcastage.com/support 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.    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp408 Support: http://podcastage.com/support 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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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 Coutant Article: https://www.coutant.org/ev644/index.html 25:40 - WIBT: Shure 545 27:08 - WIBT: Broadcast Barn BCM1000 28:50 - WYHTS: YouTube's Comment Suggestions are AI AI Enhanced Comment Reply Suggestions: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167?hl=en&msgid=302200031 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

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp407 Support: http://podcastage.com/support 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. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Peluso P414: it's somewhere Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 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 Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome/videos 25:46 - Ask Bandrew 26:42 - Email 1 27:30 - Does Phantom Power Damage Mics? 31:43 - WWA: Saw (2004) 36:13 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp406 Support: http://podcastage.com/support 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. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp405 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.   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Violet Amethyst: https://intshop.jzmic.com/products/amethyst Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Support: http://podcastage.com/support Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp404 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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp403 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!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure KSM44a: https://geni.us/ksm44a Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

Video: https://youtu.be/5N37hzt_2ys 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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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   #AudioEducation #YouTube #Podcast

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser ME2: https://geni.us/sennME2 Neumann KM185: https://geni.us/km185ii Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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   #AudioEducation #Frugal #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/n8NL8v8Jtso 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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Miktek MK300: https://geni.us/mk300 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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   #AudioEducation #Frugality #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/rB5Uk1PJQ38 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.    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics X1a: https://geni.us/sex1a Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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   #AudioMyth #Editing #Podcast

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM27: https://geni.us/ssm27 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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   #YouTube #Recording #Podcast

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!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer D2 Podcast Pro: I don't feel like linking it Heritage Audio i73 PRO2: n/a   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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

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.  Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com  Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Heritage Adui i73 PRO2: n/a As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 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

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.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff.   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   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