The Indie Podcast Digital Magazine (June Edition)

Happy Pride Month

This edition is dedicated to all the members of the RRPNFamily and listeners that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community! Stand proud and let your freak flag fly, always be weird, always be you and never give in! We stand with you.

Love is love!

Don’t let hate win!

A traveling podcast is a huge undertaking. There are so A traveling podcast is a huge undertaking. There are so many more openings to make mistakes. many more openings to make mistakes. Forgetting a toothbrush when traveling is a pain but Forgetting a toothbrush when traveling is a pain but easily and affordably recovered. But Forgetting a easily and affordably recovered. But Forgetting a microphone, a camera, important cables or batteries microphone, a camera, important cables or batteries could cost a fortune not too mention possibly de-rail a could cost a fortune not too mention possibly de-rail a rrecording. ecording.

It's important to plan ahead and make a check list. We all It's important to plan ahead and make a check list. We all make mistakes we've all gotten to the check out line and make mistakes we've all gotten to the check out line and realized we left our money at home. realized we left our money at home. But there's nothing scarier sometimes then when you But there's nothing scarier sometimes then when you forget to do the phone, keys, wallet dance, and realizing forget to do the phone, keys, wallet dance, and realizing you locked yourself out or suffering from nomophobia you locked yourself out or suffering from nomophobia because you left your phone miles away at home. because you left your phone miles away at home. So here's a check list to help you not forget. So here's a check list to help you not forget.

Podcasting on Location

Podcasting on the road opens up your show to a whole new world of both opportunities and difficulties to overcome. As a producer for an on location restaurant podcast I have learned that the experience of on location filming is as different from studio filming as you can get. Of course for on location filming there are things that now need to be considered like equipment. In studio you may be limited by space but for the most part you can affix and set up the best equipment for your purposes exactly how you like. On location everything is up in the air so you need to make sure that you have flexible enough equipment to meet the needs of whatever arises. Having varying mics, stands and recorders can help you be prepared but then you run into the issue of lugging around massive amounts of equipment. To combat this on location recording is usually done on compact reliable equipment that is easy to transport. Anyone that has recorded a show knows that external noise is the bane of a podcaster’s existence and that is ever present on location. Your studio is set up to be as quiet as possible, people’s homes, restaurants or event centers are not. So be prepared to have an excess of noise in the background in post. Now this isn’t always a bad thing, being on location and hearing the thrum of an energetic background behind you and your guest can add an energy to an episode that can’t be replicated in studio.

Podcasting on Location

Many podcasts have a guest format so many podcasters have become well versed in how to deal with another person that has input on their show. If you are used to dealing with guests remotely you develop a particular set of social skills to help you navigate the guest/host relationship and conflicts that can sometimes arise. Even if you have in studio guests that is still a person coming into your set up which will normally put you in a position of comfort, of course there will be the issues that arise like: scheduling issues, differing ideas for the direction, ego, etc. But when filming on location you are going into a guest's space and they will usually want to have more input and say in the production of the show. Sometimes they will want you to set up in an area that you know will be terrible for audio or video. Because of this in person interaction you will develop new interpersonal skills to deal with the issues that will inevitably at some point arise.

Whether you’re an audio only or video podcast being on location and stepping out of the comfort zone that is your studio can liven up a show, and can sometimes help fend off the dreaded burn out. By switching it up and recording both in studio and on location it can help each episode feel fresh and new. This is definitely not available for everyone and in today’s health climate this might not be feasible but if you are able to it can be a way to help keep your energy up.

Finding Wi-Fi

If you're going to be recording on the road finding Wi-Fi is going to be a number 1 priority. You do not want to be caught trying to upload a new episode in a low data zone forced to watch and make sure the progress bar does not stop.

Luckily there are places all over the country that have free Wi-Fi. Some are better than others but if you're already taking a break from driving, whether it be to grab a bite or a double shot of espresso, all you have to do is search free Wi-Fi or even punch it in on you phones GPS system and something will be near by.

If you are not quiet sure what to be looking for just know there are over 96,000 restaurants and coffee shops that offer free Wi-Fi throughout the United States. Plus, additionally there are over 9,300 retail stores that offer free Wi-Fi. So there is no shortage of options. If you are filming on location somewhere you can also ask permission to use your hosts.

Unless you are sleeping in the car, most motels, and hotels offer guests Wi-Fi for little to no charge. But, you can also find Wi-Fi at locations like: college campuses, libraries, transportation terminals, public parks, hospitals, museums, and gyms.

In a technological world there is always a way to find hi-speed internet to keep your podcast up to date!

Where to Go

Fast Food with the Fastest Wi-Fi

1. Starbucks: 24.9

Mbps With 33,833 stores in 80 countries, and 15,444 in the US alone Starbucks is one of the largest chains in the world beating out Subway and Dunkin. It should be no trouble to find one when on the road. There are only 4 US states/territoies that are without a Starbucks.

2. Taco Bell:

14.29Mbps

Having a reputation as the place to fill those late night munchies Taco Bell is an American staple in Mexican inspired fast food. Serving over 2 billion a year Taco Bell has over 5,600 locations in all 50 states and over 7,000 locations in 21 countries. It'll be harder to not find one.

3. Arby's:

12.24Mbps

As long as you're not in Vermont or Rohde Island you shouldn't have any trouble locating an Arby's in the US. The 2nd largest sandwich brand in the world there are over 3,400 arbys in 8 different countires.

5. McDonald's:

4.19Mbps

Arguably one of the most iconic fast food chains in the world. Who doesn't know the golden arches? With over 18,000 locations in all 50 states and 37,000 globally its safe to say you should be able to find a McD's with 20 miles of where ever you are in the world. Not the fastest Wi-Fi but probably one of the most accessable.

Preperation

is key in any trip planning process. Whether, its going to the grocery story or a family vacation you need to know what you need, your getting where you going and when you'll be back on the road heading home.

When planning a podcasting trip it's no different. Do you have all the equipment you'll need to get all the content you want? Is everything charged, or are you stocked with fresh batteries? Do you know the layout of the location you'll be working in? These are just a few of the important questions you should asking when packing for a podcasting trip.

Remember the little details! When recording a podcast there are hundreds of little issues that can arise, these issues are easy enough to correct or account for when you are in a comfortable studio space but become more difficult when you are in a new place. Make sure you have the little things that will help you overcome difficulties: Extension cords, spare cables (xlr and usb), spare batteries, different stands (just in case), if it's filmed make sure to bring a change of clothes (Just in case you spill or your shirt just so happens to be the same color as the background, you don't want to be a floating head). The little things are the easiest to forget and the most annoying if forgotten.

DoubleCheck

even if you think you have included and packed everything that you will need there is going to be something that you forgot. This is true for personal vacations and extra true for podcasting on location. Are you filming the episode and have a lighting setup? Did you grab all of the power cords? Are you sure? Or did you just grab all of the cables from the drawer they were supposed to be in...

Speaking from experience when you are worrying about everything that you will be doing you're probably rushing and when you rush that is

When you go to plug in a light and realize that "This isn't the cable that goes with this!"

So check and double check you have included everything that you will need and the day before make sure that it is all packed because on the day you need to travel you will have enough stress.

TakeTimeforYourself!

One of the greatest parts of on location filming is being somewhere new or different. Which is great for your show to keep things fresh and interesting but don't forget about yourself. From personal experience, we produce an on location local food show and I find myself so involved in the production aspect that filming that I sometimes forget to eat the food that is being put out for me...That's Free! Yes, this is work but don't forget that you are a person that is trying to do something that they love so might as well take the time to actually enjoy it.

If you are going to a different city or even different country (if you're popular like that) don't just look at the few hours that you are going to recording for and plan that out down to the very last detail ensuring that you have the PERFECT EPISODE and then forget to find a place to eat and go to McDonalds. No hate to McDonalds but a better idea would be to research the area your going to find a few places online that look good and after the show ask your guest or the event promoter where they suggest to eat or better yet (if you vibed during the show) ask them to join you. Or ask them if there is anything fun that you should check out while you're there. If you are lucky enough to be doing what you love and getting to see new exciting places while doing it you owe it to yourself to ACTUALLY ENJOY WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU'RE DOING! Yeah it's a work trip but who said work can't be fun?

Cramped Living Cramped Living

Podcasting can be as big or small as make it, and a lot people end up with a lot of stuff in a little space. Now this applies to both on the road and in studio (especially if you live in your studio). Between tables, chairs, couches, screens/tv's, recorders/mixers, computers, stands, mics, and what feels like miles of cables there is a lot stuff taking up room when you podcast; if you end up filming it that adds another laundry list of equipment pieces you have to contend with.

If you live where you record this can take over a large portion of your home: maybe a corner of your room, maybe what could've been a guest room is a studio, maybe your entire basement is now dedicated to your show. It can be a lot especially if you have a partner or kids (or animals) to get everyone on board with possibly just losing out on a chunk of their home to your podcast. As someone with family that recorded out of a basement for years it definitely took a bit of convincing to get everyone on board with losing the basement to my dream. But, there are definitely ways to manage how cramped your living situation can be.

Now if you travel and shoot on location, cramped doesn't even begin to describe the feeling. Having a studio's worth of audio and sometimes video equipment packed up and ready to go at a moments notice can make even the largest personal vehicle feel like a overpacked Gremlin on the way to your college move in day. Trunk space is a thing of the past, sometimes even back seats. Trips to the grocery store become living games of Tetris as you try to stack bags around your expensive equipment. But this also is manageable in just about the same ways.

Cramped Living Cramped Living

Firstly, plan what you buy. Ask yourself is this piece of equipment 100% necessary or is it just something that I want? If you can keep yourself to necessary pieces you'll be better off (Both financially and in the space department).

Secondly, look into portable equipment whether you're traveling or not. There is a lot of great podcasting equipment that is designed to travel, and if it's designed to travel then it is usually small but effective.

Lastly, be organized. Whether in your home or in your car. Even if you have a bare bones set up if you haphazardly throw things in or leave cables splayed about things will not only look messy but take up significantly more room than a set up that is organized and set up with forethought and care.

ThisPodcast ThisPodcast

Show Description: Show Description: Each week, our hosts Each week, our hosts take turns making each other watch a take turns making each other watch a movie at least one of them has never seen movie at least one of them has never seen before, leading to a conversation about before, leading to a conversation about the film, reviewing it the film, reviewing it from a fresh from a fresh perspective and discussing its place in perspective and discussing its place in pop culture. pop culture. Along with the film of the Along with the film of the week, the guys also talk about what else week, the guys also talk about what else they’ve been watching between shows on they’ve been watching between shows on streaming, in theaters and more at the streaming, in theaters and more at the top of each show in the segment “We top of each show in the segment “We Watched This”. Watched This”.

Since starting in 2016, You Have to Since starting in 2016, You Have to Watch This Podcast has set out to Watch This Podcast has set out to share the movies we love with each share the movies we love with each other and with our audience. other and with our audience. FFrom rom cult classics and independent films cult classics and independent films to blockbusters and award winners, to blockbusters and award winners, we talk about them all. In the last we talk about them all. In the last year, we have extended that discussion year, we have extended that discussion to our audience by livestreaming each to our audience by livestreaming each show on our Twitch channel, show on our Twitch channel, ing us to hear their thoughts ng us to hear their thoughts e film an hile e film an hile record record

Allen is a lifelong movie-buff to the point he received a degree in Film and Video from Penn State. After years of listening to podcasts about movies and wanting his own creative outlet, he decided to start his own with his then coworker Ryan. Since then, he has shared his love of comic book movies, classic film and more on the show.

Ryan Bio: You'd be hardpressed to find an action, sport, or older comedy film that's on his, "need to see” list." And, that's primarily what he brings to the table. From Alien to The Abyss, to Brian's Song to Major League, these are just a few examples of what molded his taste in movies growing up.

Devon Bio: Devon Struthers is the most recent addition to You Have to Watch This podcast. He joined the show just about three years ago with excruciating and, quite frankly, baffling gaps in his movie history. Luckily, Allen and Ryan are here to correct these glaring mistakes.

ThisPodcast Q&A

Q 1: Why did you start podcasting?

Q 1: Why did you start podcasting?

We started the show because Allen and Ryan could never have the in-depth conversations about the films We started the show because Allen and Ryan could never have the in-depth conversations about the films they wanted to when they were working together in retail. they wanted to when they were working together in retail. The conversations usually ended up going The conversations usually ended up going something like something like “Have you seen (Insert movie Title Here), because you have to watch (Insert Movie Title “Have you seen (Insert movie Title Here), because you have to watch (Insert Movie Title Here). Here). The show allowed time for deep dives into not only their thoughts on the film in question but also The show allowed time for deep dives into not only their thoughts on the film in question but also fun facts and more. fun facts more.

Q2: What is your experience with remote recording?

Q2: What is your experience with remote recording?

Ryan and Allen both live only a few miles from each other, but Devon has always lived thousands of miles Ryan and Allen both live only a few miles from each other, but Devon has always lived thousands of miles away, so the show naturally became a remote sho. with each of us creating our own mini-studio in our away, so the show naturally became a remote sho. with each of us creating our own mini-studio in our own homes which led to us starting to livestream our conversations. own homes which led to us starting to livestream our conversations. Allen’s experience in video production has led Ryan and Devon through the technical side of recording Allen’s experience in video production has led Ryan and Devon through the technical side of recording remote and getting every set up to put out a high-quality show each week. remote and getting every set up to put out a high-quality show each week.

Q3: Where is the strangest place you've ever recorded? Q3: Where is the strangest place you've ever recorded? We started out modest and eager to record. Our original “studio” was in a spare room/closet at the back We started out modest and eager to record Our original “studio” was in a spare room/closet at the back of Allen’s apartment with no heat and two karaoke mics. of Allen’s apartment with no heat and two karaoke mics. Our second episode was recorded on an iPhone Our second episode was recorded on an iPhone during the drive back from the opening night screening of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. during the drive back from the opening night screening of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. Beyond that, you could say its strange that Devon calls into the show from a different time zone. Beyond that, you could say its strange that Devon calls into the show from a different time zone. When When he first joined, he’d call in from his apartment in L.A., but now he broadcasts from his flat in London. he first joined, he’d call in from his apartment in L.A., but now he broadcasts from his flat in London.

Q4: If you could go anywhere and record an episode where would it be? Q4: If you could go anywhere and record an episode where would it be?

A few years ago, Allen made the guys do a deep-dive on the films of Kevin Smith and we’ve always toyed A few years ago, Allen made the guys do a deep-dive on the films of Kevin Smith and we’ve always toyed with the idea of doing a live show in front of an audience. with the idea of doing a live show in front of an audience. If the stars aligned, it would be pretty cool to If the stars aligned, it would be pretty cool to do a live show from Kevin Smith’s do a live show from Kevin Smith’s SModCastle, his podcast theater in New Jersey. SModCastle, his podcast theater in New Jersey. If not, we’d love to do If not, we’d love to do a screening and live show at a comic convention someday. a screening and live show at a comic convention someday.

Q5: What is your advice for someone that has never had a remote guest/host?

Q5: What is your advice for someone that has never had a remote guest/host?

Record separate audio tracks. Record separate audio tracks. It might take some time to get everyone set up on the same page with It might take some time to get everyone set up on the same page with their microphone and recording software and then more time in editing, but at the end of the day, you will their microphone and recording software and then more time in editing, but at the end of the day, you will have a higher quality show. have a higher quality show.

But at the same time, make sure you have audio of the call with all tracks together as a safety net to fall But at the same time, make sure you have audio of the call with all tracks together as a safety net to fall back on if you would need it. back on if you would need it.

Q6: How far would you actually travel to have a great guest on your show?

Q6: How far would you actually travel to have a great guest on your show?

There isn't really anywhere we wouldn't go. There isn't really anywhere we wouldn't go. We are branching into the world of comic conventions We are branching into the world of comic conventions locally, so we’d definitely be willing to travel to some bigger shows and make connections that way. locally, so we’d definitely be willing to travel to some bigger shows and make connections that way. But But what’s great about our setup is we can have guests call into our show with little effort or time on their what’s great about our setup is we can have guests call into our show with little effort or time on their end. end.

An anime focused podcast where Steven and Trea pick, debate, and learn about anime or anime relevant topics across the industry, being games, shows, movies, or the culture! Their TeacherStudent style of discussion helps with educating about the topics at hand, and they always make sure to make it fun with witty dialogue, new guest, and fresh takes!

Trea Trea

Steven Steven

Born into a family split between Born into a family split between European Nobility and Southern European Nobility and Southern Rednecks, against all odds, Steven Rednecks, against all odds, Steven came to his true calling: Otaku. came to his true calling: Otaku. The The world of anime, manga, gaming, and world of anime, manga, gaming, and it's adjacent areas have been his it's adjacent areas have been his stomping ground since he was a wee stomping ground since he was a wee lad. His favorite games are: Final lad. His favorite games are: Final Fantasy VI, Tales of Xillia, anything Fantasy VI, Tales of Xillia, anything Kirby, and Yoshi's Island. His favorite Kirby, and Yoshi's Island. His favorite anime are: FLCL, City Hunter, anime are: FLCL, City Hunter, Kimagure Orange Road, Kimagure Orange Road, and Full Metal Panic and Full Metal Panic

Born a simple cajun boy, he soon realized Born a simple cajun boy, he soon realized the greatness of Dragon Ball and Dragon the greatness of Dragon Ball and Dragon Warrior and became a long time fan of Warrior and became a long time fan of both anime and gaming. Wielding a both anime and gaming. Wielding a GameBoy and VHS tapes of various anime, GameBoy and VHS tapes of various anime, he was destined to become an Otaku. His he was destined to become an Otaku. His favorite games include Kingdom Hearts, favorite games include Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario Sunshine, and Dragon Quest Super Mario Sunshine, and Dragon Quest XI! (Senran Kagura Peach Beach Splash is a

(Senran Kagura Peach Beach Splash is a close contender). His favorite anime close contender). His favorite anime include Naruto, Erased, include Naruto, Erased, Gundam Unicorn, and Gundam Unicorn, and Konosuba! Konosuba!

Question 1: Why did you start podcasting?

Question 1: Why did you start podcasting?

We started our podcast because of both the fondness of the anime fandom all it We started our podcast because of both the fondness of the anime fandom all it encompasses, and a want to share the knowledge and experience we have and have encompasses, and a want to share the knowledge and experience we have and have had with others. We had both bounced the idea off each other for a while, but once we had with others. We had both bounced the idea off each other for a while, but once we found ourselves with proper microphones, we had no more reason to delay, and so the found ourselves with proper microphones, we had no more reason to delay, and so the anime talks were underway! anime talks were underway!

Question 2: What is your experience with remote recording? Question 2: What is your experience with remote recording?

It has been an interesting journey with remote recording. We originally had calls It has been an interesting journey with remote recording. We originally had calls through discord that we would try to record and edit through audacity, which would through discord that we would try to record and edit through audacity, which would bring its own troubles as syncing, editing, and production all are a hassle when you have bring its own troubles as syncing, editing, and production all are a hassle when you have 2 different environments to factor in. We of course listen to other podcasts and one of 2 different environments to factor in. We of course listen to other podcasts and one of them spoke highly of Zencastr, so we tried it, and it lets us see each other and record them spoke highly of Zencastr, so we tried it, and it lets us see each other and record audio, and brings the tracks together so you don't have to sync. It's been a godsend. audio, and brings the tracks together so you don't have to sync. It's been a godsend.

Question 3: Where is the strangest place you've ever recorded? Question 3: Where is the strangest place you've ever recorded?

So far we have both been in closets to try and get the best sound out of our recording, So far we have both been in closets to try and get the best sound out of our recording, but we hope it doesn't have to get much stranger than that! but we hope it doesn't have to get much stranger than that!

Question 4: If you could go anywhere and record an episode where would it be? Question 4: If you could go anywhere and record an episode where would it be? After hours at a cafe or bookshop! The coffee, the atmosphere, it would be perfect! After hours at a cafe or bookshop! The coffee, the atmosphere, it would be perfect!

Question 5: What is your advice for someone that has never had a remote guest/host?

Question 5: What is your advice for someone that has never had a remote guest/host? Do your updates! Makes sure everything is up to date on your computer and before you Do your updates! Makes sure everything is up to date on your computer and before you record, restart your computer and get in the service and test your equipment. Your record, restart your computer and get in the service and test your equipment. Your computer will always change settings without you knowing, or require updates before computer will always change settings without you knowing, or require updates before you start, and the worst time to find out is 10 seconds before the recording! you start, and the worst time to find out is 10 seconds before the recording!

Question 6: How far would you actually travel to have a great guest on your show?

Question 6: How far would you actually travel to have a great guest on your show? As far as the intrigue takes us! Dallas is perfect for a travel destination for us as a heavily As far as the intrigue takes us! Dallas is perfect for a travel destination for us as a heavily influenced anime center of the states with alot of production being there, but Comic- influenced anime center of the states with alot of production being there, but ComicCons would always be fun too wherever they go! Cons would always be fun too wherever they go!

Question1:Whydidyoustartpodcasting?

When the pandemic hit I spent a lot of time talking with friends online. Some of our conversations were so funny I relalized Id be stupid to not try to record them for the entertainment of others.

Question2:Whatisyourexperiencewithremoterecording?

Honestly Remote recording has gone really well for me. ITs been a blessing to be able to record with people wherever and whenever. It makes it so much easier to get guests on the show too.

Question3:Whereisthestrangestplaceyou'veeverrecorded? probably the trans allegheny lunatic asylum in weston WVA

Question4:Ifyoucouldgoanywhereandrecordanepisodewherewoulditbe? I really want to do an episode about exploring the pine barrens of NJ. I think it would be cool to record an episode while sitting around the camp fire.

Question5:Whatisyouradviceforsomeonethathasneverhadaremote guest/host?

The episode will always start a little slow, but after the first 10 minutes your guest will get more comfortable and the dialogue will start to fly. Get through those first 10 minutes as best as you can.

Question6:Howfarwouldyouactuallytraveltohaveagreatguestonyourshow?

Totally depends on who the guest was. If they are someone so famous they get my show millions of subscribers, Id fly to New Zealand.

Traveling with your podcast can be tricky. Its hard to Traveling with your podcast can be tricky. Its hard to know what gear to bring with you, from a logistical know what gear to bring with you, from a logistical stand point, and from a technical view. stand point, and from a technical view. How heavy is your setup, how easily is it broken down? How heavy is your setup, how easily is it broken down?

Where your going will they have accessable outlets you Where your going will they have accessable outlets you can use? Will you need additional power sources? can use? Will you need additional power sources?

Depending on the gear you have and where your going Depending on the gear you have and where your going maybe a smart phone with a stand and mic might work maybe a smart phone with a stand and mic might work best if your walking around an open event doing on the best if your walking around an open event doing on the spot interviews. spot interviews. Lets take a look at some of the best portable Items you Lets take a look at some of the best portable Items you might use for a traveling podcast. might use for a traveling podcast.

The best mic for the situation is going to largely depend The best mic for the situation is going to largely depend on you. How much gear to you want to travel with? If on you. How much gear to you want to travel with? If your going to use a classic microphone set up your going to use a classic microphone set up rememeber you'll have to carry more gear (i.e. stands, rememeber you'll have to carry more gear (i.e. stands, cables) than if you go with a lapel or lavalier set up. cables) than if you go with a lapel or lavalier set up.

Our personal mic of choice especially for those on a budget is always the Rode Podmic Its affordable rugged and the sound quality is top notch

On sale for $92 69 at the time of this article

As for lavalier mics Shure seems to come out on top in my research Shure is know for high quality audio And the (MV5-B-LTG) is no slouch

On sale for $69 00 at the time of this article

Recorders

Recorders are an essential podcasting item. Some Recorders are an essential podcasting item. Some recorders even offer the option just to speak into them recorders even offer the option just to speak into them like a microphone cutting down on some of the like a microphone cutting down on some of the equipment you need to carry around. equipment you need to carry around.

Zoom is an awesome choice when it Zoom is an awesome choice when it comes to budget friendly and portable comes to budget friendly and portable recorders the H1 is small affordable and recorders the H1 is small affordable and compact The H6 is the recorder we use compact. The H6 is the recorder we use at the Rum Runnas Family of shows But at the Rum Runnas Family of shows. But the best rated for portable recorder is the best rated for portable recorder is the Zoom Podtrack P4 Battery powered, the Zoom Podtrack P4. Battery powered, hand held with room for 4 mics and hand held with room for 4 mics and headphones and a USB slot for your headphones and a USB slot for your phone there's nothing you can't do with phone there's nothing you can't do with it On sale for $219 99 it On sale for $219 99

The Tascam DR-05X is a fantastic The Tascam DR-05X is a portable recorder with the added benefit portable recorder with the added benefit of not needing an additional mics, of not needing an additional mics, because of its duel built in condenser because of its duel built in condenser mics But it still has a USB port for those mics But it still has a USB port for those looking to upgrade just a touch It also is looking to upgrade just a touch It also is very budget friendly. On sale for $118.75 very budget friendly On sale for $118 75

Managing the Managing the Managing the Unexpected Unexpected Unexpected

When podcasting there is always room for the When podcasting there is always room for the unexpected! Podcasting while unexpected! Podcasting while traveling adds so much extra room for Murphy's Law to rear its ugly head. As traveling adds so much extra room for Murphy's Law to rear its ugly head. As a production team for an on location food podcast we have delt with it all! a production team for an on location food podcast we have delt with it all!

Some issue being our own fault. You look ask yourself did I/we grab that bag

Some issue being our own fault. You look ask yourself did I/we grab that bag with all the cables? Did we make sure every with all the cables? Did we make sure every thing was thing was charging after our last shoot? In the middle charging after our last shoot? In the middle of a conversation of a conversation a patron makes a noise, says something a patron makes a noise, says something inappropriate. Or inappropriate. Or a loud machine comes on and drowns out all a loud machine comes on and drowns out all

audio. If you audio. If you prepare ahead of time you can mitigate some prepare ahead of time you can mitigate some if not if not all of the risk. Make yourself a check list before all of the risk. Make yourself a check list before every recording. Make sure you have everything every recording. Make sure you have everything you'll need. Make sure you plan ahead with the you'll need. Make sure you plan ahead with the locations management that you will be able to use a locations management that you will be able to use a quiet location in the building to avoid foot traffic, and quiet location in the building to avoid foot traffic, and discuss with them if there is any machinery that will discuss with them if there is any machinery that will be operating or music playing that you would be able be operating or music playing that you would be able to turn down or keep off while recording. Then it's to turn down or keep off while recording. Then it's all about avoiding the everyday studio/home podcasting unexpected. Watch all about avoiding the everyday studio/home podcasting unexpected. Watch where you step so you don't accidently knock over the recorder deleting where you step so you don't accidently knock over the recorder deleting everything you just did and sending your co-host into a fit of rage. Although, everything you just did and sending your co-host into a fit of rage. Although, occasionally these unexpected happenings can lead to hilarity and can be one occasionally these unexpected happenings can lead to hilarity and can be one of the things that makes this world of podcasting worth continuing. of the things that makes this world of podcasting worth continuing.

Stories from the Road Stories from the Road

"On Location Testimonials" "On Location Testimonials"

"Despite me and my cohost living relatively close to each other, we never "Despite me and my cohost living relatively close to each other, we never record on location. We do everything online which has led to some record on location. We do everything online which has led to some hilarious mistakes including not recording audio or video. Not streaming hilarious mistakes including not recording audio or video. Not streaming correctly. It took us many months to get things right. My most memorable correctly. It took us many months to get things right. My most memorable episode was when we stumbled upon the content that would make us very episode was when we stumbled upon the content that would make us very popular. Not planned or anything, just luck. That's the industry for you" popular. Not planned or anything, just luck. That's the industry for you" -Crian Padayachee Middle Aged Gaming 2020 -Crian Padayachee Middle Aged

"My cohost and I record remotely through Zoom. By default we've always "My cohost and I record remotely through Zoom. By default we've always started recoding right away so we didn't forget, but since some apps we started recoding right away so we didn't forget, but since some apps we use charge by the amount of content you upload we decided to only start use charge by the amount of content you upload we decided to only start recording when the guest arrived. Well, our first time doing we completely recording when the guest arrived. Well, our first time doing we completely forgot to hit record, even with numerous reminders on my desk, and forgot to hit record, even with numerous reminders on my desk, and notepad open on my computer. We got to the very end of the podcast notepad open on my computer. We got to the very end of the podcast before realizing it and had to tell the guest we didn't record. She was super before realizing it and had to tell the guest we didn't record. She was super understanding and came back the next day. We had a completely different understanding and came back the next day. We had a completely different conversation than the first one and it was great. Luckily our podcast is conversation than the first one and it was great. Luckily our podcast is called Teach 2 Dumb Dudes, so we could just blame it on being dumb lol." called Teach 2 Dumb Dudes, so we could just blame it on being dumb lol."

-Joe Bento Teach2DumbDudes -Joe Bento Teach2DumbDudes

"During the pandemic we got a puppy...recording from home meant "During the pandemic we got a puppy...recording from home meant recording from a closet after carefully trying to ensure the puppy was recording from a closet after carefully trying to ensure the puppy was sleeping. For the past dozen episodes what this has actually meant is my sleeping. For the past dozen episodes what this has actually meant is my puppy thinks I am playing hide and seek and so she loves to come find me puppy thinks I am playing hide and seek and so she loves to come find me mid episode." mid episode."

-Tricia Friedman Be A Better Ally -Tricia Friedman Be A Better Ally

Gaming 2020

Stories from the Road Stories from the Road

"On Location Testimonials" "On Location Testimonials"

"Hey, we (my co-host and I) are recording in our apartments, and we live on "Hey, we (my co-host and I) are recording in our apartments, and we live on opposite ends of the world. and my building is under renovation and she is opposite ends of the world. and my building is under renovation and she is plagued by dogs (not even her own)" plagued by dogs (not even her own)"

-Purdey

"I once interviewed a 95 year old Second World War veteran at a location of "I once interviewed a 95 year old Second World War veteran at a location of his recommendation. What I thought would be a quiet corner in a his recommendation. What I thought would be a quiet corner in a restaurant turned out to be a noisy corner in a cafe! With crockery and restaurant turned out to be a noisy corner in a cafe! With crockery and cutlery sounds and waitresses generally clanking about, and the kids crying cutlery sounds and waitresses generally clanking about, and the kids crying out in the background, it wasn’t what I’d expected. But the old boy’s out in the background, it wasn’t what I’d expected. But the old boy’s incredible stories meant that content was king and the noise didn’t matter incredible stories meant that content was king and the noise didn’t matter in the end. I ended up meeting Wilf on several further occasions and still in the end. I ended up meeting Wilf on several further occasions and still the stories kept coming. I’m now preparing an audio book of his written the stories kept coming. I’m now preparing an audio book of his written memoirs. Sadly he died a couple of years ago but his memories will live on memoirs. Sadly he died a couple of years ago but his memories will live on despite that early challenging interview!" despite that early challenging interview!"

-Fighting Through Podcast -Fighting Through Podcast

"Had to film and record an episode at a restaurant that is known for having "Had to film and record an episode at a restaurant that is known for having an amazing rooftop balcony. The guest wanted to show off the view and so an amazing rooftop balcony. The guest wanted to show off the view and so did the host. Set up for this was a nightmare with moving around tables did the host. Set up for this was a nightmare with moving around tables running multiple extension cords and just general set up. I advised that if running multiple extension cords and just general set up. I advised that if we filmed to show off the view we would be in shadow because of exposing we filmed to show off the view we would be in shadow because of exposing for the background. Everyone was still adamant we get the view so I shot for the background. Everyone was still adamant we get the view so I shot the episode and just had a field day in post making us not shadowy figures. the episode and just had a field day in post making us not shadowy figures. It was pain staking but worked out in the end and everyone got the view." It was pain staking but worked out in the end and everyone got the view."

Robertson The Project Freind Podcast

-Purdey Robertson The Project Freind Podcast

-Jarred Huertas The Rum Runnas Podcast Network -Jarred Huertas The Rum Runnas Podcast Network

Podcasting Remotely

Remote Podcasting Tools

Being able to podcasting remotely has opened up a whole new world for content creation. It is now possible to find podcasters all over the world to be guests, or collaborate or host a show with. And over the last few years we have gained a whole lot of new resources to use. No longer do we have to struggle. No trying to figure out the best tools to record a call in, with garbled poor sound quality, that comes with over the phone recording. Most apps available even let you record directly onto them so all you have to do is load it into your favorite editing software.

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For a little while I was able to work on a movie review podcast with a friend . He had since moved several states away, so the only way we could work together was remotely. From experience I can definitely say there are some learning curves just like there are in the studio, at home, or where ever you record your pod. But as long as you and you guest, friends, or co-host have similar quality mics you can definitely make high quality podcasts with out ever getting out of your PJ's!

Podcasting Remotely

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Spreaker is fantastic because it is a one stop shop for podcasting Do you need a place to host your show? Help Monetizing? Or a place to have a guest remote call in? Spreaker has it!

SquadCast makes it easy. With local audio and video recording plus, all auto saving while recording incase of interruption they have you covered. They also can eliminate audio drift so no one gets lost come time to edit. It doesn't take an audio engineer to make a high quality show with SquadCast.

Zencaster is the one I am most familiar with Easy to use all you have to do is send out a link to your guest and your recording lossless 16-bit 48k WAV audio track per guest, regardless of internet connection (local recording), with no time limits.

Easy to use with a ton of benefits riverside fm is a powerful tool for remote podcasting Unbeatable sound quality, and no need for your guest to download anything the only thing that holds it back is no free options as of right now

Probably one of the easy to use tools hands down Alitu provides simple drag and drop options to help non audio engineers cut back on some of the headaches of editing. Like noise cancelling, compression and voice leveling.

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The Dark Rum Podcast discusses everything dark, twisted and evil.

From local legends, creepy conspiracies, and sick serial killers to creepypasta, lore and urban legends. Take a weekly trip with them into the darker side of the world where the nightmares are real and the worst monsters are human.

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Kyle & Matt lifelong friends locked in a basement by a twisted villian, who have a love of the unexplained

Have you every wondered who would win in a fight if Marvel and DC crossed over?

Do you think that Sailor Moon could wreck Goku? Are you in the camp that believes that there’s no possible way Batman can be human?! Join Jarred and Turtle, two life long nerds, as they get together and geek out over all things comic, anime and nerd!

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