David Hooper's Blog: Build A Big Podcast, page 42
July 16, 2019
Podcast Mic Test - $30 Mic vs. $350 Mic
Is an "expensive" mic worth the money? What's the best way to avoid popping your Ps?
I was so excited to find the Popper Blocker to use in my favorite "on the road" mic, the GLS58. But the results weren't as great for me as I'd hoped they would be...
I'm no audio engineer and I wasn't sure if the issue was me, the Popper Blocker, or my cheap mic, so I took everything to a real audio engineer, Stephanie Lesher, to get her opinion.
When I record with Stephanie, we normally use RE20 mics by Electro-Voice, so this episode also showcases the difference between the $30 GLS58 and $350 RE20. Before and after my talk with Stephanie, I used the BP40 by Audio-Technica, which is about $350 as well.
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July 6, 2019
Call-Out Culture And Podcasting
I released a Gay Pride Episode a couple of weeks ago with a mistake I knew might make me seem like a jerk. And it did...maybe.
It wasn't a big mistake, just a single comment, but it was enough that I got a couple of messages about it. And it was enough that I caught it when editing. But I thought, "I think the context of this episode clears everything up."
This episode (hopefully) clears things up as well as talks about how we can move beyond a related topic that all podcasters face sooner or later, "call-out culture."
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July 5, 2019
How Podcast Hosts Make Money
There's a report, or survey, or some other "lies, damn lies, and statistics" thing making its way around podcasting circles that talks about how "podcast hosts" make less money than anybody in podcasting. And that's probably true, when you consider how most podcasts are hobbies and most "podcasters" don't put a lot of time into them.
But it's not true for podcast hosts who understand that we're more than just technicians.
More on this episode...
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June 24, 2019
Can $5 Stop Plosives?
I have a cheap "mobile phone" podcast setup that's great for when I'm on the road. The only downside is my mobile mic of choice, a Shure SM58 knockoff by GLS, has a plosive problem.
Maybe it's me. I'm used to broadcast mics like the BP40 and RE20 and am probably too close.
Or maybe it's that the gain on my mobile setup is jacked. Or jacked plus one – there's not a lot of subtlety to it.
Regardless, I was excited to find out about the Popper Blocker, an internal "pop filter" that fits ball-style mics like the GLS 58, I ordered one.
This episode is my "unboxing" and initial review.
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June 23, 2019
Gay Pride (And Your Podcast)
Gay Pride hit Nashville this weekend. Aside from the usual "street preachers" who protest everything that comes to town (even Billy Graham), everybody seemed to have a great time and didn't think a thing about it.
That wasn't always the case. Just a few years ago, events like this were a lot more controversial.
As a podcaster, you can help change culture. And like a Pride parade, you can also let people know they're not alone.
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June 18, 2019
Kindle Countdown Deal - Lessons For Podcasters
The Big Podcast book promotion on Amazon is done. In this episode I talk about the results, the longterm results, and how Apple Podcasts is a lot like Amazon when it comes to internal promotion.
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June 14, 2019
Big Podcast Book - On Sale NOW!
My book, Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show, is on sale now. So if you've been on the fence about getting it, now is your chance to get off the fence.
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June 2, 2019
PodX Review
This is a "recap episode" of my experience at PodX. I've been to dozens of podcasting events and this one was unique. In this episode, I talk about why and the lessons you can learn from PodX to bring to your podcast.
While at PodX, I recorded an episode on podcasting with podcasters Jeff Sanders and Mike Stewart. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.
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June 1, 2019
Throat Relief For Podcasters
I attended PodX in Nashville today and most of my time there was spent having conversations. As you can imagine, this kind of situation can stress your throat, affect your voice, and cause vocal strain.
One of the first people I met at PodX was a rep from Vocal Eze, a spray designed to help keep your throat lubricated and hydrated. Is it a good solution for when you've overused your voice? I test it live on this episode.
I'll have one more PodX-related episode with a full recap of the event on the next episode. To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.
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May 31, 2019
PodX In Nashville - Initial Thoughts
A new podcasting conference is in Nashville this week. It's called PodX and, according to the websites, has been "created for podcast fans, aspiring podcasters, and industry pros."
Is it a good conference for podcasters?
I didn't go today. I did get a message from a friend in the podcasting industry about his experience there, which I share with you on this episode.
I'm going tomorrow to see PodX for myself and will report back with firsthand experience. To make sure you don't miss that episode, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast here.
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