142: YouTube's Updated Creator Priorities (October 2018), Tim Cook on Privacy & Security, and More!

Video: https://youtu.be/4Gru8_wpxqk

Topics discussed: The benefits of doing a no spend month, my actual 2024 everyday carry, and a few other things as well.

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Neumann U67 Reissue:  https://imp.i114863.net/u67

Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro

00:14 - The Benefits of Doing a No-Spend Month

11:22 - WIBT: Neumann U67 Reissue

12:37 - My Actual 2024  Everyday Carry

29:10 - Value for Value

30:45 - Ask Bandrew

31:28 - Video Submission 1

33:41 - What is Wrong With Your Audio

38:40 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/SZvWwPQsEcI

Topics discussed: JZ Mics Vintage 67, Did I take Ozempic (my weight loss journey), what I learned from doing what makes me uncomfortable, avoiding information overload, why I shouldn't buy mics from manufacturers, why making mistakes makes you more trustworthy, and the digital audio players I've tried.

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JZ Mics Vintage 67: https://usashop.jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-67

Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100

RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro

00:15 - WIBT: JZ Mics Vintage 67

03:15 - WYHTS: Did I Take Ozempic? (How I Lost Weight)

08:25 - Why I Do What Makes me Uncomfortable

13:21 - WYHTS: Avoiding Information Overload

17:50 - WYHTS: Why Not Buy Mics from the Manufacturer?

20:15 - WYHTS: Mistakes Make You Trustworthy

22:35 - WYHTS: My Favorite Digital Audio Players

26:58 - Value for Value

29:34 - Outro

Video: https://youtu.be/FUv6PS73Tf8

Topics discussed: Going on a podcast detox, a feature that every Digital Audio Player should have, my experience with Neumann getting a microphone sent in for repair, Why apple transcribing podcasts doesn't bother me, Apple not hosting podcasts, and using the Shure A7WS with Sennheiser Handheld Dynamics to reduce plosives.

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Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104

Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100

Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Having a Podcast Detox

03:37 - Audio Players NEED This Function!

07:30 - My Neumann Customer Service Experience

14:50 - WYHTS: Why is it Okay for Apple to Transcribe Podcasts?

19:45 - WYHTS: Apple Doesn't Host Podcasts

22:45 - Shure A7Ws + Sennheiser Dynamics

24:24 - Value for Value

28:45 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/7ZrLihIPa9E

Topics discussed: Apple announcing that they will be transcribing every podcast, my phillips hue lighting, the Neumann BCM-104 vs the BCM-705, Not buying entry level gear, buying used gear, background music selection, and using titles and shorts to grow a youtube channel.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104

Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100

Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Apple Transcribing Every Podcast

• Apple announcement: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts
• Pod News Daily Episode: https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-transcripts

03:59 - Phillips Hue Lighting (WIBT)

06:08 - Neumann BCM 104 (WIBT)

10:50 - iZotope VEA Plugin (WIBT)

13:15 - Don't Buy Entry-Level Gear (WYHTS)

15:50 - Buy Old Used Gear (WYHTS)

18:21 - Background Music Selection is an Art (WYHTS)

20:48 - eBay's IRS Reporting Requirement (WYHTS)

24:15 - Title My Podcast Episodes (WYHTS)

26:08 - I Suck at Shorts (WYHTS)

28:52 - Value For Value

35:00 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/dfZl4U_vkds

On episode 376 of the BSP I discuss if YouTube punishes unmonetized videos by limiting distribution, what my day job is, a flaw with YouTube podcasts, when you shouldn't buy expensive gear, eBay making you pay taxes, and more.

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 LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Do Unmonetized Videos Perform Worse Than Monetized Videos?

09:10 - WYHTS: What's My Day Job?

11:30 - WYHTS: The Problem with YouTube Podcasts

15:40 - WYHTS: Why You Shouldn't Buy Nice Gear

19:15 - WYHTS: eBay Reports You to the IRS

23:52 - Value for Value

25:33 - Ask Bandrew

27:06 - Does Music Ruin Mic Reviews?

31:25 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/w0ZG9RhxIjM

On episode 375 of the BSP I discuss Youtube launching their RSS ingestion tool for audio podcasts, my tips for audio podcasts on youtube, what I've learened from selling on eBay, the oldest piece of gear I've had that I haven't reviewed, and more.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

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Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit

Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100

Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro

00:15 - YouTube's RSS Injestion Walkthrough

• Blog: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13973017
• Country Eligibility: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14106258

06:30 - My Tips for Audio Only Podcasts on YouTube

12:00 - What I've Learned from Selling on eBay

16:06 - WIBT: Receipt Scanner

19:30 - WYHTS: Minimalist with 100's of Mics?

22:10 - WYHTS: You DID Record Outside of the Studio

23:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Afford to Buy Cheap Stuff

25:30 - Value for Value

35:45 - Ask Bandrew

36:30 - Video Submission 1

37:26 - Oldest Piece of Gear I Haven't Reviewed Yet?

41:35 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/dNrZYYH0MhE

On episode 374 of the BSP I discuss what I learned from all the experiences during 2023 through the ups and downs and what my takeaways were. I also discuss if I hit my 2023 goals, what my favorite videos I made during the year, as well as my content goals for 2024 and my personal goals for 2024.

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Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105

Sennheiser HD650:  https://geni.us/sennhd650

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Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Happy New Year

00:53 - My Takeaways & What I Learned During 2023

17:35 - 2023 Was a Failure

24:18 - My 2023 Personal Goals

29:45 - My Favorite Videos of 2023

• Presonus Tube Pre V2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrKg-189ifE
• Neumann BCM705 vs. 13 MIcs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUm_MdmhE7Y
• BSP-344: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUAWtY0CmDI
• BSP-360 (intro): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy9SaO708P0
• How I Carry My EDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g9_nI2U0kU
• 1990's Dad Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frJO1ixWd5U

41:15 - Content Creation Goals for 2024

45:55 - Personal Goals for 2024

54:18 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/-hgBmM34pyc

Topics Discussed: My favorite youtube channels, podcasts, music, and television of the year as well as my perfect sick day movie marathon line up.

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 LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Why Share My Favorites?

01:42 - Favorite YouTube Channels

• Recommended Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage
• Audio Haze: https://www.youtube.com/@AudioHaze
• Edward The Sound Guy: https://www.youtube.com/@edwardthesoundguy
• Caleb Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/@CalebHammer

08:46 - Favorite Podcasts

• Doug Loves Movies: http://douglovesmovies.com
• Paranormal Podcast / Campfire: https://jimharold.com/krampus-and-haunted-christmas-stories-jim-harolds-campfire-633/
• No Agenda: https://www.noagendashow.net
• Planet Rage: https://planetrage.show
• The Grey Nato: https://thegreynato.com

14:30 - Perfect Sick Movie Marathon

19:19 - Favorite Music

28:05 - Favorite Television

• Portlandia Battlestar Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyHXzYTuLi4

35:50 - Value for Value

• Sound Speeds Yule Log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Bmuyh9JZk&t=1s

39:00 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/dK7b4WF_ik4

Topics Discussed: My 2023 everyday tech upgrades, most used audio gear of 2023, the tech I found most enjoyable to use and learn about, what I'm looking forward to in 2024, and the difference between hoarding and collecting.

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 LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com

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00:00 - Intro 

00:15 - My 2023 Tech Upgrades

07:00 - My Most Used Audio Gear of 2023

11:30 - Most Enjoyable Tech of the Year

16:40 - What Tech I'm Looking Forward to in 2024

19:12 - RANT: Hoarding vs Collecting

21:46 - Value for Value

24:18 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/4sp4rZs-pwU

Topics Discussed: Google shutting down Google Podcasts, YouTube allowing channels to pause comments instead of shutting them off, 4K UHD being a region free media format, how I have time to watch movies, parabolic mics for indoor use, the Univseral Audio SD1 vs. the SE Electronics Dynacaster, and the show is interupted by a show called Actual News Network to report on Planet Rage.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Neumann KMS105:

Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2

Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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Merch:  https://www.podcastage.com/store

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00:00 - Intro 

00:15 - Google Shutting Down Google Podcasts

• SHUTDOWN BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/migrating-your-podcasts/
• MIGRATION INSTRUCTION: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/14151168

07:20 - Pausing YouTube Comments

• Pause Comment Post: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRfArvrzheW2E7b6SVT7vQ/community?lb=UgkxP6pziafkHJ4fyaHxfK38vNh5mtk6oYoM

09:05 - WIBT

09:22 - WYHTS: 4K UHD is Region FREE!

12:00 - WYHTS: Download Movies You Buy

13:49 - WYHTS: How do I Have Time to Watch Movies?

16:05 - WYHTS: Parabolic Mics for Indoor Use

18:45 - WYHTS: Universal Audio SD1 vs sE Electronics Dynacaster

23:26 - Value for Value

26:45 - Conclusion