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Latest episode and posts

Should You Host Your Own Podcast RSS Feed?

May 24, 2016
Episode 270
 Daniel J. Lewis Audio 0:33:36 8 Comments

Where you host your podcast RSS feed is crucial for ownership and control. Here are some things to consider for whether you should host your feed yourself.

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How to Shrink Your Podcast RSS Feed and Why It Matters

May 17, 2016
Episode 269
 Daniel J. Lewis Audio 0:41:53 19 Comments

RSS is the core to distributing your podcast. Here's why the RSS size matters, what affects the feed size, and how to reduce the size of your podcast RSS feed.

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Pilotfly H2: 5-Mode, 3-Axis, 1-Handed Gimbal (NAB Show 2016)

May 15, 2016 Daniel J. Lewis Podcasting Video Tips 0 Comments

Stabilize your videos and get professional-looking quality using a mirrorless or DSLR camera with the Pilotfly H2 one-handed, 3-axis stabilization gimbal and tool-free design.

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Blind podcasting mic tests (May 2016)—guess what they are and vote for your favorite!

May 12, 2016 Daniel J. Lewis Blog 13 Comments

Podcasters love to geek-out about podcasting gear. So here's a blind test with four popular podcasting microphones. Guess which mics these are and which sounds the best for my voice!

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Should You Rebrand a Podcast, or Launch a New Show?

May 10, 2016
Episode 268
 Daniel J. Lewis Audio 0:42:22 1 Comment

When changing directions in podcasting, should you rebrand your existing podcast and keep your audience, or launch a new podcast and start over from nothing?

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Adobe Character Animator Makes Animations Easy and Fun

May 4, 2016 Daniel J. Lewis Podcasting Video Tips 0 Comments

Character animation can be an engaging way to make video promos, explainers, or podcast teasers. Adobe Character Animator will make that easy!

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