Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you've likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we're going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Sennheiser convertible microphone
• The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen
• YouTube shorts expanding its length

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Reddit
• TikTok link sharing
• Social media account
• Name! That! Computer!

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/309 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 1, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 03:15 - Segment introduction 06:30 - What is Podcasting 2.0? 10:42 - Benefits for Hobby Podcasters 20:33 - Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters 27:55 - Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations 37:50 - Segment summary 39:08 - Sennheiser convertible microphone 46:07 - Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen? 55:45 - YouTube Shorts length expansion 59:55 - Better Podback: Reddit 1:03:55 - Better Podback: TikTok link sharing 1:04:40 - Better Podback: Single social media account 1:05:20 - Better Podback: Name Waffles' computer 1:06:28 - Ending/outro

Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There's been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we'll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we'll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we'll recommend some best practices for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• VDO.ninja multi-track audio
• Stephen explains his editing workflow
• More Rodecaster Pro issues

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel
• PodTrak P4 use
• Rodecaster Pro 2 update options
• Request for a pic

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:38 - Segment Introduction - Social Media 05:19 - How do you intend to use social media? 06:30 - Run down of social media services 32:40 - Livestreaming 35:50 - Social Media limitations 41:14 - Best Practices for hobby podcasters 49:15 - Segment Summary 50:00 - Question from the audience about social media 50:38 - Vdo.ninja update - multitrack audio 54:54 - Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers 1:01:50 - More Rodecaster issues... version 1 this time! 1:03:23 - Better Podback - Garage Sale channel? 1:05:40 - Better Podback - Podtrak P4 1:12:03 - Better Podback - RCP2 Update Options 1:13:40 - Better Podback - Request for a pic 1:15:00 - Ending/outro

Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it's your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Stephen finally sold more gear
• First results of OBS chapter markers (and the Stream Deck timestamps function)
• An update on SP's media host migration

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• StreamYard replacement
• Search for a Podtrac alternative

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/307

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Saturday, October 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/intro 01:45 - Update on our livestream chaos 03:09 - Featured segment introduction 05:15 - Podcast trends circa 2010 27:30 - Current podcast trends 48:30 - Why should hobby podcasters care about trends? 55:12 - Stephen FINALLY sold more gear! 59:10 - Stephen's first experience with OBS Chapter markers 1:01:15 - SP's Media Host Migration update 1:03:55 - Better Podback - StreamYard alternative 1:08:40 - Better Podback - Chapter Markers... more gear? 1:10:35 - Better Podback - Podtrac alternative 1:12:00 - Ending/outro