Top Mistakes Podcasters make ?

[Donovan]

Donovan, how does the audio quality of Mumble compare with Skype? It looks like you're saying it's better. Where do you have the quality settings for Mumble? Do you have your own Murmur server, or can you use one provided by a third party?

I did run my own server for while since my connection isn't an issue, but I decided to just farm it out to a 3rd party. In our testing, we have found that the quality of Mumble is superior than that of Skype. We're using CELT at 59.6Kbits, which is position 4.8 with 14.8 overhead. It hasn't suffered from "robotic" sound that audio in Skype has a tendency to do from time to time. Skype uses the SILK audio codec, which is a fairly good, light weight codec. But CELT seems to be superior.

I'm even thinking that when I start bringing my co-hosts back in via Skype video, we'll continue to use the Mumble server for the audio portion of it (assuming we can get the video and audio to sync up close enough).

[mcphillips]

I'd love to know more. If I were to install the client, where would I find a third-party server?

[Donovan]

I'd love to know more. If I were to install the client, where would I find a third-party server?

I pay for 15 slots, so I can give you access to mine if you wish to test. I created a special password protected channel for our shows so that we won't be disturbed if I've given someone else access to use the server.

If you're interested, I'll PM you the connection details.

[mcphillips]

Sure, I'd love to test it.

[andrewzarian]

Love to hear the results of this. We are always looking for other options

[Donovan]

Sure, I'd love to test it.

I PM'd you the connection information. Let me know if you have any questions.

[podcastcoach]

Mistakes?
1. Trying to do it for free. What hobby (let alone business) can you do for free?
2. Blog Talk Radio (audio quality). They use this because its easy and free.
3. "Wing it." No notes, just press record and start talking.
4. Assign a designated length. "My podcast is 60 minutes." The bad news is they have 32 minutes of material
5. No album art (either in iTunes or in the mp3) Nothing says blown first impression like a gray music note.
6. They don't listen before they post (guilty as charged).
7. Don't put a player on their website (PowerPress is great for this).
8. Split host and interviewee hard left and right (many people listen with one earbud only).

I did an episode on "How NOT to start a podcast"

[Spencer Kobren]

Mistakes?
1. Trying to do it for free. What hobby (let alone business) can you do for free?
2. Blog Talk Radio (audio quality). They use this because its easy and free.
3. "Wing it." No notes, just press record and start talking.
4. Assign a designated length. "My podcast is 60 minutes." The bad news is they have 32 minutes of material
5. No album art (either in iTunes or in the mp3) Nothing says blown first impression like a gray music note.
6. They don't listen before they post (guilty as charged).
7. Don't put a player on their website (PowerPress is great for this).
8. Split host and interviewee hard left and right (many people listen with one earbud only).

I did an episode on "How NOT to start a podcast"

Welcome to the IAIB Dave. Great stuff! The only point that I would disagree with as far as my personal Internet Broadcast is conerned would be point 3. I’ve been “winging” it for 14 plus years and it has always served me well.

Again welcome!.

[Linuxcooldude]

I also think being a dick to other broadcasters is a major bad move. I know some people want to be the biggest and baddest but crapping on other broadcasters to get there is a bad move. That is why the IAIB is awesome because it's a community of broadcasters that want to help make online broadcasting bigger and better and help each other be better broadcasters as well.

So for me I give you this little piece of advice that Wil Wheaton said.

DON'T BE A DICK!

Thank you and goodnight!

Jase

I've had problems with this once. Joined a google+ hangout with a fairly well known youtuber ( Only because I knew someone who joined ) only to be made fun of 20 seconds later after he found out I broadcast. I told him I don't know why he would feel so threatened by me and would take it as a compliment...lol. I've worked with many broadcasters in a network once and we all helped each other out and went on each others shows. Cross promotion is a great way to gain an audience and viewers.

[PaulSaunders]

For sure its getting comfortable. Many of my favorite podcasters have gotten very comfortable and no longer try to gain new viewers. Something that also happens is taking weeks off. I have a podcast that I'm about to cancel from my RSS because they have not released a show in 3 weeks