So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include:  Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Podcast Addict removed from Google Play
• Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us?
• Archive.org is down
• SP and Stephen misc updates

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

• Stephen confesses
• How Damian uses his website
• Do you save your guest appearances?

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/306

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This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:00:00 - Opening/intro01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction12:47 - Internet considerations21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs27:55 - Microphones36:35 - Handheld recorders42:10 - USB audio interfaces43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos45:50 - Wireless systems47:00 - Headset mics48:25 - Headphones54:20 - Speakers/Monitors56:05 - Audio Treatment57:25 - Video Equipment1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store1:10:25 - NotebookLM1:12:50 - Archive.org down1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades1:19:50 - Stephen's updates1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances?1:28:00 - Ending/outro