Best ACX Podcasts (2024)

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 2 - 'ACX Meetup Meta' with ACX Meetup Czar Skyler Crossman (Coda), Education in the USSR, William Gibson, Robert Heinlein, Simulation Religions, Culture Novels ... 1:31:06

1M ago1:31:06

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is part 2 of an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks to Skyler for organizi…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 1 - ACX Origin Stories, Drug Stacks, Red/Blue Buttons, Kaifeng Judaism, Vonnegut, and a lot more 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks Skyler for organizing, and thank…

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#15 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 9 16:03

4M ago16:03

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Happy King's Day, the first day of Mardi Gras and Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! I took a couple weeks off and lost some momentum but I'm back with Chapter 9 and then 10 and 11 over the next couple weeks. Nothing major to report except the aliens in the mall in Miami and Katt Williams do his thing. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 2 - Effective Altruism, Post-Rats, Virtue Signaling, Thought Gym 1:20:59

4M ago1:20:59

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. I really appreciate the post-cynical optimism d…

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Audacity Bug for MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Users (S3, E5) 3:58

4M ago3:58

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This episode of The Audacity Channel podcast is for MAC users of Audacity and it concerns a compatibility issue that's in Audacity when running Mac OS 14.2.1, Sonoma. The record and playback toolbars have a problem, so let's talk about it. Other Places You'll Find Me: The Audacity Bootcamp online school for podcasters and ACX audiobook narrators. T…

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#14 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 7 17:23

4M ago17:23

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Welcome back y'all or at least the one person who downloaded the last episode, Thank You! This chapter is the most adult, kinda dirty, maybe the second most. I still keep in touch with this woman and that might be why I waited so long to pick this one. 9 days until Christmas, hope everyone is safe, Merry Christmas. Support the show…

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#13 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 4 21:35

4M ago21:35

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Lucky 13th episode, still just me no guests yet and this chapter isn't my favorite and I don't know why I made it number 4. Nothing major to report, still sad about Kamela passing but I listened to that recording a few times and it feels better. I'll compile more recordings of her and add them to future episodes. Thank you! Support the show…

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My Audacity Wishlist for 2024 (S3, E4) 16:10

5M ago16:10

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In this episode of The Audacity Channel podcast, I share with you my Audacity wishlist for 2024. To simplify my wishlist, I've divided it into 2 major sections: Tracks and Plugins. We look first at tracks and then we turn our attention to plugins. If your podcast app has this feature, see the timestamps for specific topics. In the event your podcas…

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#12 Podcast - One is Too Many - R.I.P. Kamela Nielsen 57:34

5M ago57:34

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A friend of mine in Vegas passed away last week and I made this to remember her by. I'm trying to make a tiktok with capcut but the desktop app keeps crashing and I'm guessing I need more RAM. Kamela was a Vegas legend, one of a kind and like she'd always say, I hope her last check bounced. #kamelanielsen Support the show…

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#11 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 14 25:02

5M ago25:02

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Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving! This story makes me miss Mexico and feel bad for screwing up an opportunity to move there when I had the money and time. Still not many downloads to date but Thank You to whomever has been listening! Support the showBy F. L. Hauss

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#10 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 1 27:44

5M ago27:44

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Audacity started working again after downloading some updates so it wasn't just me thank goodness! I'm surprised I've made 10 podcasts already and picked Chapter 1 this time. Also, below is the link to my new Audiobook book, Irreverent Poems for Adults and I added a few more samples here too. Have a great weekend and Thank you for listening! https:…

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#9 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 6 19:07

5M ago19:07

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Welcome back, I had trouble with Audacity and couldn't record myself after the Intro so I'll work on that for next time. I picked one of my favorite chapters about the actress with the cool dog who moved in for a couple months and added a couple more poems from my next audiobook. Support the showBy F. L. Hauss

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Some of My Thoughts On Audacity Version 3.4.0 - And It Has a Bug! (S3, E3) 9:10

6M ago9:10

9:10

Audacity version 3.4.0 is out but there's a bug you need to know about, along with a temporary fix if this bug is bugging you! I'm also a little disappointed with this update because even though it's a major update, there isn't any real change or improvements for us spoken word content creators. There are some updates and improvements for those in …

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#8 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 15 17:49

6M ago17:49

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Not too much traffic on the last 2 so maybe this one is better, did chapter 15 which was not a date using the app but a silly story from drinking with 2 women in Vegas! Support the showBy F. L. Hauss

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#7 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 2 20:20

6M ago20:20

20:20

Welcome back! I did Chapter 2 on this one plus a couple poems that are included in my 2nd audiobook. The narrator, Nick Furka, did an awesome job and we should have it published through ACX in a couple weeks. Not too many listens on the 6th podcast, hope this one does better, Thank You! https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223…

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#6 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 8 22:06

6M ago22:06

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I think about this story every night when I walk to Starbucks and it might have the most product placements. One random Sunday night, I unexpectedly met on the app the Starbucks barista I'd see every morning. I plug the virtues of the Squatty Potty and loved having dinner at Outback, let the whole chapter play this time, hope y'all enjoy! Support t…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 1 - Effective Altruism, Learning Tools, Community 1:19:32

6M ago1:19:32

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. Keirra Woodard, EA Houston Organizer and host…

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#5 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 12 (part of Chp 3 too) 22:16

6M ago22:16

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Not a ton of explicit in this one but some adult stuff for sure. I tried the magic mastering for this one so hopefully it makes it sound better. I haven't had a guest request but if anyone would like to co-host an episode or ask any questions y'all would like me to address, feel free. Have a great weekend! Support the show…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Austin Edition - A.I. Optimism and Pro-Natalist Propaganda 55:13

7M ago55:13

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Austin, Texas, in September of 2023. There are two main topics of conversation in this episode, and both are on the optimistic side. The first part is a conversation about AGI and how we might g…

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#4 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 3 25:57

7M ago25:57

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Thank you Dave Weasel and The Valley Boys Podcast for the Twitter follow and motivation to publish the 4th. I picked Chapter 3 and the solar panel expert from Boston. It's been 5 years and one day since I dropped her off at the airport and haven't seen her since. I just remembered I forgot to include my favorite part so I'll add it to the 5th and t…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Philadelphia/Petrov Day Edition 33:20

7M ago33:20

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September of 2023. We recorded at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, and we had a great time with ACX organizer Wes Fanza of The Mind Killer podcast along with some…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Bryan Caplan- Washington D.C. Edition Part 2 1:53:00

7M ago1:53:00

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations (with Professor Bryan Caplan helping start us off) recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great f…

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#3 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 5 9:50

7M ago9:50

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This chapter is one of my favorites b/c I want to move to Puerto Rico sooooo damn bad it's the only reason I'm doing this. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-367486&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_367486_rh_us https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CJMK837L/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-367486&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_36…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Robin Hanson- Washington D.C. Edition Part 1 1:22:48

7M ago1:22:48

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great food, beautiful setting, and the staff were amazing,…

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#2 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 16 11:52

7M ago11:52

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I got a new mic and since the last one didn't get many listens I did the same chapter again. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-367486&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_367486_rh_us https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CJMK837L/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-367486&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_367486_rh_uk Support the show…

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1st test & audiobook sample Chapter 16 7:55

7M ago7:55

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I'm just starting out with first podcast and the audiobook sample chapter. I'll get a better mic and add some video in the future. Hope y'all get some laughs! https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-367486&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_367486_rh_us https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CJMK837L/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-B…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep11: Audiobooks, ACX, BookFunnel, ARCs, prequels, covers + more! 35:44

9M ago35:44

35:44

Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep10: Amazon Attribution and Sales, Reader Magnets and more! 30:10

9M ago30:10

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep9: Amazon categories, ads, and cover design/illustration 38:30

9M ago38:30

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep8: Awards and Cover Reveals 31:58

10M ago31:58

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep7: Self-Publishing Events and Author School Visits 22:29

11M ago22:29

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep6: Amazon Category Changes, Written Word Media/Hello Books merge 34:07

11M ago34:07

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Important Announcement (S3, E2) 1:17

11M ago1:17

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I've been presented with a couple of business opportunities that I'm going to take advantage of. That means that I'm going to have to channel my audio and video resources and skills elsewhere for a time. To clear off my plate a little, some things have to be rearranged. So I'm putting The Audacity Channel podcast on hiatus for the time being. It wi…

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How to Fix a Loud Noise Floor Using Audacity (S3, E1) 9:29

11M ago9:29

9:29

Welcome to season 3 of the Audacity Channel podcast. I'm building the theme of season 3 around Audacity how-tos. In this first episode I take a look at how to fix a loud noise floor using the built-in effects in Audacity. I'm assuming a couple of things here, namely that the noise floor we're trying to fix doesn't have any weird artifacts in it lik…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep5: Ream, Kickstarter, Bargain Books, and BookBub ads 32:44

11M ago32:44

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Season 3 Delay Announcement (S2, E12) 0:37

11M ago0:37

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Due to circumstances beyond my control (like moving, hanging endless curtains on thousands of windows, endless back-to-back meetings with contractors and repair people, policing the landscapers, being an amazing husband, and finally putting together a vocal booth, I've had to delay the start of Season 3 until next week, May 31st. I hope you'll join…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep4: Marketing Strategies 35:31

11M ago35:31

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep3: MG, YA or Tween? Where's the line? ALSO: SHORTLISTED AND 1000 40:09

12M ago40:09

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Exporting Your Audacity Project As An MP3 (S2, E11) 8:47

12M ago8:47

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In this final episode of Season 2, I talk about exporting your project as an MP3 file and some of the things that are easy to overlook in Audacity when exporting. I also mention a couple of things related to ACX audiobook requirements to keep in mind if you're exporting your project as an audiobook chapter or chapters. Don't forget I teach in-depth…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Episode 2: Artificial Intelligence 32:49

12M ago32:49

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Setting the Correct LUFS Level For Your Podcast (S2, E10) 10:32

12M ago10:32

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Setting the correct loudness level (LUFS) for your podcast is an important step in post-production that shouldn't be overlooked. Leveling your audio helps ensure consistent loudness from beginning to end and gives the listener a better listening experience because they don't have to constantly adjust the volume of your podcast as it plays. Doing lo…

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Episode 1 35:26

12M ago35:26

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy. These are just a few of the feelings we get every day. In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small every…

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Audacity 3.3.0 Released (S2, E9) 1:48

1y ago1:48

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I'm taking a short detour from our regular Season 2 episodes to let you know Audacity has released version 3.3.0. I made a video outlining what's new and what's changed in Audacity 3.3.0. The link is below, as well as a link to Audacity's GitHub page which outlines the changes. I'll post our regular Season 2 video in a couple of days. The link to m…

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Adding Realtime Effects in Audacity (S2, E8) 18:44

1y ago18:44

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Let's take a few minutes to talk about using realtime effects in Audacity. The ability to add realtime, non-destructive effects takes Audacity to an entirely new level as a mainstream digital audio workstation. Plus, it's free! My purpose in this video isn't to recommend specific plugins (there are so many out there, making that a near impossible t…

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Editing Multi-Track Projects in Audacity (S2, E7) 9:15

1y ago9:15

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Let's talk about recording and editing in multi-track as opposed to single track where everyone in the show is recording on the same track and possibly even the intro and outro music. I've been doing multi-track recording and editing for years now. But when I began doing podcasts, I recorded everything onto one track. That's a challenge because if …

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Audio Quality: Hitting the Mark With Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and Bit Rate (S2, E6) 15:42

1y ago15:42

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What is sample rate, bit depth, and bit rate? It's important to know what each of these is and what settings to use for each because all three contribute directly to the overall quality of our final audio. So let's take some time to talk about them using easy-to-understand definitions. Here's a look at where we've been and where we're going in this…

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My Recording Chain Hardware (S2, E5) 18:44

1y ago18:44

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One of the things that helps me be a better podcaster and spoken word content creator is seeing what other creators do. Getting a glimpse of the hardware and production processes of other podcasters and audiobook creators challenges me to improve where I can. In this episode, I give you a rundown of the hardware I use in my recording chain. Enjoy! …

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Developing Good Microphone Technique (S2, E4) 12:11

1y ago12:11

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Arguably, knowing how to speak correctly into the mic you're using for the room you're in is the single biggest factor when it comes to recording good initial audio, as opposed to bad or mediocre audio. Good microphone technique can make audio recorded in a bad recording environment, sound good. On the flip side, bad microphone technique can make a…

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Microphone Placement (S2, E3) 9:15

1y ago9:15

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Let's talk next about good microphone placement. Depending on the conditioning of our recording room and the type of microphone we're using, where we place our microphone can have an impact on the quality of our initial audio. For example, audio reflections tend to converge at or near the center of a room, especially in a poorly treated space or an…

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Microphone Types and Their Characteristics (S2, E2) 20:14

1y ago20:14

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In this episode we continue the theme of Season 2, the ingredients for good audio, with a look at microphone types. The microphone we select will contribute significantly to the quality of audio in our initial recording. Choosing a mic that compliments our room is imperative. Choosing the wrong microphone for the room we're in can result in the maj…

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