Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp418

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Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers.

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal

05:45 - Turning an XM8500 into a U87 using Antares Mod Mic

15:28 - WYHTS: Audio Technica Turn Tables Don't Damage Records

16:45 - WYHTS: What is EDC?

19:41 - WYHTS : 3 Types of EDC Videos on YouTube

25:00 - Value for Value

27:56 - Valentines Day Horror Movie

31:15 - Outro

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp417

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Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more.

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

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

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00:00 - Intro

02:10 - My 2025 Everyday Carry

13:25 - What I've Been Testing

14:48 - WYHTS: Why I Love Day of the Dead

16:55 - WYHTS: My Favorite Vinyl Records

24:10 - WYHTS: Is MP3 vs. Lossless Worth It?

28:42 - WYHTS: Uploading Review to Apple Music

30:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Audio is Disappointing / More Fragrance Talk

34:35 - WYHTS: Does SoundSpeeds Smell Bad?

36:15 - WYHTS: Thanks to an Artist

• Aufladbar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufladbarart/

38:00 - V4V: Canada is NOT the 51st State

39:15 - V4V: Vinegar Syndrome & Second Languages

43:35 - WWA: Tribulation

• Tribulation - Hungry Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0FANx2XSmo

46:06 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp416

Support: http://podcastage.com/support

Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more.

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

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Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107

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

00:25 - The TikTok Ban in the United States

• FORBES ARTICLE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/01/19/tiktok-ban-live-updates-tiktok-restoring-service-after-trump-promises-hell-delay-ban/
• THE VERGE ARTICLE: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/20/24348213/trump-tiktok-ban-executive-order-sale-delay-china

02:30 - What to Do About Social Media Bans?

10:38 - YouTube Improving Audio Quality

• Activate: https://www.youtube.com/new
• Blog Announcement: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-youtube-premium-features-2025/
• YouTube Audio Stats: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/4603579?hl=en
• Github OPUS 251 Stats: https://gist.github.com/AgentOak/34d47c65b1d28829bb17c24c04a0096f
• YT Music Quality: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/9076559?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=0

18:22 - WYHTS: Fragrance Fans in the BSP Community

21:30 - WYHTS: Why is the Neumann TLM107 Better than the TLM103?

24:00 - WYHTS: What's Your Guitar Collection?

28:20 - WYHTS: Why Streaming Services are Failing

34:02 - WYHTS: The Origin of the Microphone Milhouse nickname

• Nancy's Microphone Setup: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5PSlkNmPI

37:00 - Value for Value

• Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome

38:20 - The Physical Media Dilema

42:40 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp415

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Topics discussed: Exploring who my doppleganger is, discussing the Honey browser add on controversy, sharing advice on a common mistkae in hobbies & collecting that I think you should avoid, not hoarding physical media, ranting about fragrances, and promoting an awesome musician.

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Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107

Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: https://geni.us/18i204th

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - My Dopplegangers

• Headshort Source: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/credits/cast

03:45 - I'm "Shocked" by the Honey Controversy

• Mega Lags Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk

13:30 - WIBT: Neumann & Focusrite

14:45 - WYHTS: Battling the YouTube Algo

16:30 - WYHTS: There's No "T" in Comfort

18:15 - WYTHS: Mistakes in Hobbies & Collecting

24:10 - WYHTS: Don't Hoard Physical Media

29:50 - WYHTS: Ranting about Colognes / Fragrances

• Maria's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mariameliora

37:33 - WYHTS: Amazing Improvised Musician

• Sebs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebzillner
• Sebs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeebndGYRD9KLQcEiccYzmw

40:05 - Value for Value

43:00 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp414

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Topics discussed: Getting out of your comfort zone, facing difficult situations head on, my 2024 content goal success, and personal goal failures, my favorite videos of 2024, what my plans are on 2025 and personal goal for the next year. I also talk about being 10 years sober and a no spend month as well as the 18i20 (4th gen).

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Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107

Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: https://geni.us/18i204th

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00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

03:56 - Face Difficulty Head On

07:30 - 2024 Content Goal Success!

10:19 - 2024 Personal Goal Failure!

16:00 - My Favorite Videos of 2024

• Podcastage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y85ueDWh2k
• Podcastage2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBUI3YGK57E
• Bandrew Says Podcast: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew?si=CEMGbFNVvRdwPivo&t=931

20:25 - 2025 Content Goals

23:14 - 2025 Personal Goals

28:40 - 10 Years Sober

31:33 - No Spend January

33:15 - WIBT: Focusrite 18i20 (4th Gen)

36:45 - WYHTS: The YouTube Algorithm Sucks.

38:26 - WYHTS: The TLM107 isn't Neumann's Best Offering.

40:12 - WYHTS: The Show is Like a Friend Recommending Stuff

• Sarah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahsloanshow

41:30 - Value for Value

45:50 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp413

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Topics discussed: Best podcasts of 2024, best music of 2024, best movies of 2024, the best youtubers of 2024, a conspiracy theory about youtube and dating content, and the Neumann TLM107

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00:00 - Intro

02:47 - Best Podcasts of 2024

09:21 - Best Music of 2024

14:47 - Best Movies of 2024

20:55 - Best YouTubes of 2024

24:48 - Conspiracy Theory About YouTube!

28:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM107

31:20 - Value for Value

32:26 - V4V: Not Upgrading Gear / Don't Mimic Me!

34:23 - V4V: 10 Year video vs. 1 Week video

36:29 - V4V: Mrs. Doubtfire Impression

37:55 - Wrap Up

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp412

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Topics discussed: The benefits of not upgrading your gear constantly, the studio tech I have upgraded during 2024, my most used microphones of 2024, my most used headphones of 2024, and my most used audio players of 2024. I also share the tech I'm excited for in 2025.

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00:00 - Intro

00:25 - The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Your Equipment

08:37 - The Studio Gear I Upgraded in 2024

18:32 - Most Used Microphone of 2024

22:15 - Most Used Headphones of 2024

24:21 - Most Used Audio Players of 2024

29:20 - Tech I'm Excited for in 2025

34:45 - WYHTS: Measure Success on What You Control

37:10 - WYHTS: YouTubers who Started 10 Years Ago Were Lucky

42:00 - WYHTS: MEI Studio's YouTube Journey

47:15 - WYHTS: Woman Inadvertently Joins the Patriarchy

48:25 - Value for Value

52:15 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp411

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Topics discussed: My advice for content creators through a series of questions I wish I had addressed prior to spending the last 10 years making youtube videos, the Fifine AM8, why I don't rent microphones, investing in podcast guests audio quality, high impressions = low clickthrough rate, and more.

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Fifine AM8: https://geni.us/fifineam8

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00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Advice for Content Creators - Should You Become a Content Creator?

22:08 - WIBT: Fifine AM8

23:47 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Rent Microphones for Review?

26:44 - WYHTS: Investing in Podcast Guest Audio Quality

31:22 - WYHTS: Will I Sign Up For Spotify Partner Program?

• Spotify Partner: https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/spotify-partner-program/

33:56 - WYHTS: High Impressions = Low Click Through Rate

36:50 - WYHTS: This Podcast is a Sausage Fest!

39:10 - Value for Value

46:27 - Wrap Up