In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Update on SP's gear sales
• Windows 11
• Stephen changes his keyboard to the Keychron K5 Pro
• Attempting a sit-stand riser in-place install

For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our final thoughts after doing our media host season, some of our notable surprises along the way, and our final recommendations.

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

• Podbean limitations
• Listener guesses on our final choice
• Some media hosts we didn't review
• Spotify for Podcasters app - update

NOTE - We will return in September! Keep your eyes on our social media and Discord for specifics. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303

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, August 2, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 01:30 - When our next season will return, and why it will be shorter 06:12 - SP sold a bunch of gear 14:20 - Stephen might sell what, now?! 16:11 - SP is finally joining Stephen using Windows 11 18:35 - Stephen keeps on playing mechanical keyboard roulette 20:55 - Sit/stand riser install, coming soon? 22:33 - Media Host Season Recap: Why we did this season / why we want to leave Libsyn 30:30 - Media Host Season Recap: List of media hosts that we reviewed / our final shortlist 32:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Media hosts that almost made our shortlist / runner-ups 34:00 - Media Host Season Recap: General findings 55:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Our final recommendations 1:08:24 - Media Host Season Recap: Where are we moving to... for now? 1:22:55 - Better Podback: Wait, why aren't you choosing THAT media host? 1:24:45 - Better Podback: Podbean limitations 1:27:25 - Better Podback: Our second/third co-hosts guess 1:32:00 - Ending/Outro

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Overcast receives an update
• Captivate gets an upgrade
• Spotify removes Q&A feature

For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our take on Castos.

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

• ZOOM L-12 max file sizes
• Spotify for Podcasters app

NOTE - As per the beginning of the show, we will be recording our season 4 finale next week.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/302

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, July 24, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:00 - Our season is almost over 03:30 - Spotify Q&A replaced by comments 06:00 - Overcast update 11:22 - Captivate update 14:17 - Castos Review: Introduction 17:20 - SP has had a lens 14:45 - Castos Review: Highlights 31:45 - Castos Review: Neutral zone 37:35 - Castos Review: Shortcomings 40:45 - Castos Review: Summary 44:15 - Better Podback: Zoom L-12 max file size 47:30 - Better Podback: Spotify for Podcasters App 49:20 - Better Podback: Captivate refresh 50:55 - Ending/outro

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• PowerPress plugin is compromised
• Podcast Beacon
• StreamYard removes pricing

For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Acast.

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

• Audience reaction to limited Blubrry comments on PowerPress
• Video RSS feeds
• Better Podcasting 300
• When will be reveal what service we chose?

NOTE - As per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/301

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, July 10, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 02:57 - PowerPress hacked 10:19 - Podcast Beacon 13:30 - StreamYard price page is gone 17:55 - Acast Review: Introduction 21:45 - Acast Review: Highlights 28:13 - Acast Review: Neutral Zone 34:15 - Acast Review: Shortcomings 40:35 - Acast Review:Summary 43:10 - Better Podback: PowerPress Compromise 45:22 - Better Podback: Video RSS Feed? 51:35 - Better Podback: 300th Episode 54:30 - Better Podback: When will we give our final verdict? 55:15 - We'll be away again next week