Time Markers: 0:00 - My Workflow- Speed & Simplicity 0:47 - Recording Equipment Setup & Overview 2:33 - Computer & Headphones 3:46 - RODECaster Settings 4:24 - The Recording Process 6:47 - Transferring Podcast to Computer 7:59 - Uploading to Anchor 9:19 - Why This Workflow Works! 10:35 - You Can’t Get Better Until You Get Started
Hey Tom, I am interested in buying this product and the Canon R (based on your suggestions). If I record live video to TH-cam with the Canon R, and podcast audio with my Rode Pro, how do I sync the audio/video together? Would I have to use the SD card upload, and sync it within Adobe Premiere Pro? Your videos come out so nice/clear (even prior to your Rode Pro arrival)... so I'm wondering how to achieve that good clean audio/video. #PleaseHelp
I just want to say, that as a beginning podcaster, (I'm 72 btw!) your videos on the Rodecaster, secondary equipment and podcasting "how to's" are the absolute best.
Hey, Tom! I'm in the process of launching my first video podcast out of my basement (currently interviewing all my Dad friends to hear about their journeys in parenthood!), and I just wanted to let you know that your videos have been insanely helpful! Your approach of breaking down the process is unparalleled, sir. This very busy creative dad is super appreciative of your passion for creative storytelling. Thank you, algorithm gods!
This video solidified to me the need for the right equipment for the job to optimize your workflow over saving some dollars. Thanks to you I made the Rodecaster and a podmic my go to setup for doing podcasts. Thanks so much!!!!
I have had a Rosecaster Pro for 3 years and used it for live Facebook shows on our business page. We now want to move into Podcasting and creating more TH-cam shows, and you just took the fear away by making this look so simple with the hardware I already have. Thank you.
Aloha Tom! I’ve learned a lot from you over the past few months. I’m looking forward to closing out my third career and enjoy life as a “senior citizen” TH-camr/Podcaster. Your TH-cam content and delivery is just my speed - down to earth and understandable. Thank you very much!
Props for the immense amount of work to produce these videos. Quick question: do you have a video on your workflow for making these videos?? I’d really love to know how you do it, how everyone is connected,. Editing, sound,. Etc.
Thanks Aaron! My 10,000 thank you video goes over the process and I’m currently working on a workflow video similar to this that covers it in more detail. 👍
I've landed on a few of your videos now and they're a breath of fresh air. Getting started on a theatre podcast and needed to hear 'just make the thing' - it can be endless trying to get every bit of setup right. Nice work.
RIGHT!!?? that was the moment that caught my attention and was all eyes wide open, jaw dropped.... like whaaaa??? that is SUCH an Awesome Tip @Tom Buck -- worth the entire subscription to this channel... oh wait... people get to watch you for free! Amazing! you need a subscription mode -- if you don't already have one. i'd join as a member of your channel in a heartbeat! the value you provide in every single episode = on point! (esp the puns. those have become my favorite. I chuckle every time.)
Yes! The RCP really does make things easy, but not having one shouldn't stop you from getting started. There are so many awesome tools and resources out there that you might even already have 👍
@@tombuck Yep. Pet project. Listened to yours, very nice! Mine is here: anchor.fm/basicfilmmaker It’s simply made using the Shure SM7B into a Mixpre3, add an intro and end, done. Check out the one on Money. It’s great to piss people off who don’t like to work. 😂 If it becomes a “thing” I’ll definitely be looking into the Rodecaster Pro. It’s in my cart using your link. 😁
I started with the first episode, but I’ll jump to the money one next 😁 I see you interviewed iSpike- he pops up in my comments pretty regularly so that’s cool to see.
My podcast recording is record the podcast first, after that I edit it which noise reduce, cut the imperfect part etc, and last, adding background music.
Thank you so much for this video Tom! This workflow takes the anxiety out of getting started with a Podcast. I am launching a podcast soon, and I am in overload mode. Watching your video on workflow makes me believe I can do this! Thanks again. I really enjoy your videos!
I want to start a podcast too, I dont have any gear yet, I am certainly not going to buy the gear you are using because money. but here i am watching your videos because they are so well made. They way you explain everything, the gear you use and how to use it, the quality of the video and audio. Keep them videos coming!
Wow, thanks so much! I definitely have a lot of money invested in gear, but it's really taken something like 15 years to accumulate it all, so don't feel pressured to have everything before you can get started. Start with what you have and upgrade when you can and only if it'll actually help.
Ayo, sir. This tutorial actually helped me so much during my gaming tournament week, the company asked me to set a pair for the shoutcasters. Since i have never used a Rodecaster prior to that event, i was thinking to check on youtube for anything useful and then stumbled upon this quality channel 👍 Thanks a lot! (Sorry for the english, by the way. Greetings from 🇮🇩)
Man, this configuration is incredible .... but here in Brazil to buy a RodeCaster Pro is a very high price! I will need to wait for a trip to North America or Europe, when the pandemic is over to get one and make a good installation like this. Thanks for the video! Very clear and didactic .... best regards from Brazil Dude!
Oh, one question... does rodecaster etc work if you have multiple hosts in different locations? I’m doing mine with 2 other athletes in the UK (and potentially even guests as well)
This is awesome, buddy. Thanks. I’m starting a podcast in about a month so I’m going to be re-going over all of your vids now that they’re relevant to me 😂 instead of just watching you because I like you ha ha 😉
thank you so much for this amazing video. it is one of the best that I have found on TH-cam. I love it because not only you have showcase the key function, but giving newbie like me a context on how you actually use to fit your busy life and as well giving us the courage to start. Thank you so much!!
I really appreciate that and I'm SUPER excited to hear that it helped give you the push to get started! There are so many awesome tools out there to help make a podcast workflow simple and easy, which is really important when it comes to sustainability. Good luck!
Literally just discovered your channel a few hours ago and have been watching so many vids. Your channel is so helpful! I think I will try podcasting now thanks to you. 😎👍🏼
So happy to hear it! My only regret is not starting sooner, so I definitely recommend it. Even if you do it for a bit and decide it's not for you, at least you'll know.
I'm using a Yamaha MG166cx into a Audio Interface then into my computer. I record in Audacity. I am going to save for the Rode Podcaster! I love that piece of equipment. I use Anchor as well. I love how simple it is.
It’s clear you are a teacher. Just discovered you. Love it. Although I DID think you might be a middle school teacher when you said it always made you laugh to say “ Big Bottom” YOU know what I mean. I taught high school art, design, and theater 15 years but I also taught elementary age kids and now teach that age again so I giggle at penis drawings, right? I’m new to podcasting and only in the planning stage. AI feel very lucky to have found you! THANK YOU!!
I'd like to blame my sense of humor on the grade levels I teach, but it's really just me haha. Good luck with your show! I don't have the Q2, but all of the Samson mics I've used in the past have been terrific. I think they're an awesome value!
It’s so much fun! I also discovered yesterday that it can be connected to an iPad for recording into GarageBand...and now I have some experimenting to do! 🤯
@@tombuck oh gosh you need to stop! it really is an amazing piece of kit. I will definitely get one and maybe even an EOSR. I really need to stop watching your vids😂😂
Fantastic video! I know it’s several years old by now, but it still pertains to today. My uncle and I just started a podcast about Arizona basketball and decided to just start it. Enough talking about it. We don’t have amazing equipment but we are working up to it. A Rodecaster Pro 2 is in my near future. We also use Anchor
WOW!!! I know nothing about Tech and watched 30 videos on the RODECASTER PRO & Podcasting and None of them explained it as simple as you did🏆 You’re the first that showed the PUASE button🏆 I’m a NEW FAN BROTHA 🏆🏆 By the way my 1st Guest on my podcast will be Michael Jordan and I will give a shout-out to you for helping me understand how to podcast🙏🏻 Do I need to buy a $6,000 camera though? Would love more info on how to do video podcast with Guest. Anyway I can help you let me know🏆
I’m glad it helped! I don’t do video podcasting myself, but I know you don’t need to spend that much on a single camera. I have a video about cameras I recommend for streaming, and any of those would be good for podcasting too.
Hey Tom, just found your channel. I teach college psych classes online, have done ‘podcast’ audio lectures for years, but started over this year with a new channel on anchor. I’m glad you like anchor as well, and am learning more about how to improve my podcasts, with regards to technique, goals, hardware, etc., so thanks for your great videos! -Jack
So glad it's helpful! I did recently move my shows to Buzzsprout, but that had less to do with Anchor and more to do with me not liking Spotify's strategy to dominate the podcasting space. Anchor is a terrific tool, and should the time ever come that you want to switch, it's incredibly easy.
@@tombuck i agree, I believe podcasts should be open and platform agnostic. One shouldn't need to have a Spotify account to listen to certain titles. I agree, Anchor is great for newbies. Cheers!
Hi Tom, having watched a number of your Videos, one particular crucial piece is that you explain as part of your workflow, you save your Audio file from the Rodecaster Pro 2 to the Buzzsprout option which sets the LUFs to -16, then you simply upload it to Buzzsprout. I have tried this, but what I notice is that my Podcast Audio is still lower in volume than other popular Podcasts, including yours (I use yours as a reference loudness). I started using Adobe Audition, and took a flat WAV file out of the Rodecaster Pro 2 (instead of the Buzzsprout MP3) and then used the Match Loudness option in Audition again to -16 and it is STILL lower than all the other Podcasts out there (including yours). I must be missing something, but I am thinking it's helpful for your Audience to know why this is, as I am sure I am not the only one having this issue?! I have a music background, and use Waves LUFs meter all of the time and that always works perfectly to match my Music tracks to the loudness of everything else out there, but for Podcasts and with the guide being -16 LUFs, is there something I missing as to why my Audio is still too low? Your help is appreciated as always and I think like I say, this would be excellent information for anyone else on your Channel and this is my final step to get my Podcasts sounding right !
Loving your videos. Two things are glimpsed in this episode that are not on your list - the cover you put on your Rodecaster and what you use for your back up third copy of everything. Would you mind sharing?
The cover is from a company called Decksaver based in the UK. I really like it and it works great! As for backups- once I'm done with everything, I save the podcasts to a folder on an external Samsung T5 hard drive.
Awesome video! I’ve been using Anchor for a couple years now as I’ve switched my sports talk show from TV to radio and now to podcast form. Anchor is a great platform and I’ve been looking into the benefits of a Rodecaster Pro. Might have to pick one up after seeing this video! Definitely subscribing for more content.
I ordered one of these last night with dual podmics! It’s on backorder but I figure it’s worth the wait. Apparently mid/late summer I will have it all. Hyped!
Awesome video...I want a Rodecaster Pro as I believe you usually benefit based cost. This seems to be the undisputed winner. Am I nuit's to purchase this when I am not sure of a video channel or podcast theme? Fishing or general or what? Should I start with a maonocaster am100-k1? In any case awesome. I find it an amazing product.
That's a good question. If you have basic equipment ot get started with, that's what I would stick with (a simple USB mic setup or something along those lines). IF you need to purchase gear from scratch and you're pretty sure that you'll be sticking with some form of podcasting/audio production, the RCP is the way to go. I would avoid buying a cheaper option only to end up buying the more expensive one later, as that will end up costing more money in the long run. Good luck!
Dude you just got a subscriber, thanks for all the details you put into your tutorials. Props to you! woud love to have a teacher like you while i was studying communications Keep uo the good work :)
Hi Tom. Thanks for your outstanding videos. Your studio set up and look is simply perfect as well as your skill to communicate. I am preparing my Podcast , so thank you very much . U R my inspiration! Pavel
Thank you👍! Tom, I am just missing which kinda SW you use for podcast prep b4 you sent it to Anchor. Thanx for your reply. Any your reccomended video? P.
Three questions: 1- do you use multi track recording, or do you save the completed file without multi track? Given that you can control so much within the roadcaster pro, and that you are usually listening to the audio while you create it, I’ve been debating skipping the multi track for the sake of simplicity. 2- At the beginning of the video you took off a plastic cover from the top of the roadcaster. I glanced in the links, and didn’t see it. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it in another video, just not sure where to look. Where can I get one of those? 3- Since starting this comment I have found the answer to question number three… You already have a video on why you use anchor. I am going to watch that and see if you answer my questions about using that platform. SoundCloud is the only other one I’m considering, but watching you do your upload today and schedule it out, you might have me sold. Thanks for the great content. I’ll be back!
Thanks for the questions! I don't use multitrack, although it'd probably be helpful. For this workflow though, my focus is simplicity. The plastic cover is from decksaver.com based in the UK. They're great!
Tom Buck Simple is often better. I think I’ll follow suit. It’s such a powerful system, there’s no reason why finished product should need much touch up/post production. Thanks for the cover website! And ... Anchor: I fell down the rabbit hole through the night. Might take a lot more research 🤷🏼♂️🤪
From an audio engineer, you always want a multitrack if possible. I don’t know how robust these setups are with signal processing, but having an actual multitrack is 1000x better than dealing with a stereo mix, for many reasons.
Hey Tom! I'd love to see if you have an updated process since you recorded this video! I have a small podcast that's growing quickly, so I'm looking at every way possible to improve efficiency. Thanks man
HI Tom, if you put soft carriage returns into your notes app (press SHIFT/RETURN) then I think Anchor will not put in the hard CR's - I've not tried it on Anchor but it works in other applications
I've updated to 2.1 it's awesome. When you go to podcast transfer mode and do the transfer do you get the progress % build to 100% twice? Thanks so much for these tips Tom! We're going to modify our process a bit to save about 20 minutes a day! Whoooooohhhhoooo
Enjoy the tutorials on the Rodecaster and I have a question in regards to how you treat the audio in post if at all. Do you, or anyone else feel free to add to this conversation, feel that it is necessary to normalize the audio tracks in, say in Audition or in any NLE? I'm curious about that because I feel that perhaps it's a step I may be missing.
I have two answers for this one: 1. Yes, I do think it's a good idea for getting the best quality 2. I'm still learning the best way to do it, so I don't always normalize because I feel that my clips end up sounding worse afterwards. That's user error though.
@@tombuck thanks for your input on this. I've read somewhere that it isn't necessary to normalize out of the Rodecaster but I've wondered if some are doing it.
First, THANK YOU for breaking this down so simply!! Do you know why it is downloading multiple files when I export from the Roadcaster app? It's not one comprehensive file ready for upload like shown on yours, but multiple files broken down that still need to be edited together :(
It sounds like you've got multitrack turned on. If you go into Menu > Advanced > Audio > Multitrack and make sure that every option is turned off, it should go back to a single stereo file 👍
Figured this out and thought it's worth sharing -- navigate through settings to Multitrack and make sure that is OFF to avoid separate tracks for each asset.
GREAT job! Awesome video of the whole set up and the simplicity. I have the same Rodecatsor Pro and I love it! Great job! I haven't decided on which company to put my episodes on. I see you use Anchor. Do you like it the best? I thought about using Spreaker...thoughts?
Anchor has been great for me, and it's free! Lots of people here have recommended Spreaker, but I haven't used it myself. I've also been poking around in Buzzsprout since it makes it easy to manage multiple podcasts and teams, and I really like that so far, but it's a paid service.
The Enthusiasm Project Appreciate the reply. You had me at free! Hahaha. I will be looking into Anchor and signing up and then scaling up to bigger and more feature based companies as I grow. Keep up the great work and videos! I’m just starting out both with the podcasts and with my tech review videos.
Your videos are awesome, new subscriber here. I've already done 50+ episodes but now I want to take it more seriously and am looking to get a set up properly to film too.
Hi Tom, Great podcast as usual. Do you have a video on your camera setup? I'm new to this and would be keen to know: What camera you use How you get the video live streamed to your screen What cables and software do you use for the video segment to connect the camera to screen How do you position your camera How do you sync your audio & video
Great videos and I love your relaxed and humorous approach. Question: Do you ever play your podcast back to check the quality or look to correct anything? If it needs a little fix somewhere how do you do that.
I do a quick skim to make sure the levels are decent and it sounds good. It’s not that I wouldn’t want to edit and polish and do all that, but I just don’t have the time for it currently.
Do you find that your levels are loud enough when you set your mic gain and they don't fall into that indicated "good" zone? Do you just push up your fader?
This is my normal workflow from start to finish, so there's no extra editing needed usually. If I ever do need to edit, I like using Adobe Audition or Logic.
Tom, I noticed when you adjusted your mic gain, you had it on 35, but your voice was no where near the green lines/box area. Is that because you were just talking far from the mic at that point? Or do you normally have gain levels that low? I am using a cloudlifter with a Rode Podmic, but my gain is on 33, but I tap in the middle of that green area and I am speaking about 3” from mic. Thoughts? By the way, Just started listening to you and your wife’s podcast! LOVE IT!
I film mostly at 1080, but upscale it to 4K in Final Cut. The 1080 footage from the R scales up really nicely, and I do film some “native 4K” shots sometimes (usually of closeups and things like that).
Amazing videos - thanks for these. I have a Rodecaster Pro on order - can't wait to start using it! :) Out of interest - do you not find you need to edit the podcasts? I host a podcast, and the vast amount of time it costs me, is the editing. I heavily remove erms and errs (and 'you knows', 'I means', heavy breathing, clicks, lip smacks, etc) - and also tidy up guests (and myself) talking over each other (which happens a lot due to latency of remote recording). I'm certainly getting better over time, and not umming and erring myself - but for the guests, it differs wildly. I find that the quality of the podcast is night and day before vs after editing - so I really wouldn't want to not do this. From watching your videos, it sounds like you've nailed not umming and erring yourself - but how do you deal with it with your guests?
Thanks Dan! Editing really depends. I think the show is typically improved if I do take the time to tighten it up in editing, but honestly, it also makes it a less sustainable process for me since I just don't have the time (but I will definitely spend more time editing with guests, especially if they're recording remotely, just to make sure everything sounds good and that they shine their best). A lot of it is also just time and practice. Things like learning mic technique to avoid clicks and smacks are just skills that can be developed. Being a teacher was also a huge help for me personally in terms of learning to talk for extended periods while desperately trying to hold the attention of people who would rather be anywhere else 😁
@@tombuck Thanks for your super-quick reply! :) For learning mic technique - it's fine from my end (and my erms and errs are a lot less than they used to be). I've found that the biggest thing that helped me learn was is to be intentional in all speach (at work, chatting with my friends and family - literally ALL speech). When I was trying to stop umms and errs ONLY when I was doing a talk or podcast recording, that just didn't work. But when I practiced in all speech - that made a huge difference. However, no matter how good I become, that doesn't mean that the guest(s) are equally as practiced - so even if I never need to edit my own voice, I think I'll always need to edit the guests (it really depends on the guests' experience). As you say - it's balancing sustainability I guess. I only publish an episode once or twice a month for that very reason. It's on-top of my main job (albeit, related), and I have other commitments too, including family. So I just get up early. But I certainly couldn't do a higher release cadence without something else giving. But, back on topic - very excited about my Rodecaster Pro arriving! That's going to make a huge difference! Looking forward to being able to add music and sound effects in realtime :) Also, the mobile phone thing will be super-useful too! A big thanks again for all your useful videos on it :)
@@tombuck hi tom, does master compressor applies to individual tracks? or just the stereo file? say i want to tweak Microphone 1 and combine them in Garageband or i need to add another Master Compressor on Garageband to even both tracks? thanks so much.
Wow! I hope you really like it! Be sure and update the firmware if needed. There are a ton of little features in there so take your time exploring everything 👍
Ok... NOW, I've spent the whole day trying to figure out why there's too much noise with the SM7B. It's driving me nuts trying to figure out why. But with the Procaster it's just working well. I followed your same settings (even the one you did with the Live stream with the other TH-camr) and I still get the same noise/hissing sound even when not recording.
What would you suggest if someone’s podcast is video and audio … also if 2 people podcast is there an issue with one mix picking up the other persons voice ?
I recently made a video about how to put together a good streaming setup, and there's A LOT of overlap between streaming and podcast setups, so it's probably a good place to start: th-cam.com/video/JK_Pw0lA0Ro/w-d-xo.html Multiple mics can definitely bleed into each other and it can be tricky to solve depending on your setup. Being as far away as possible is the easiest way to fix it, but also positioning the mics in a way that their pickup patterns don't overlap helps too. A lot of the time if you can keep the mics at 45 degree angles from each other, then each will be in the other's "blind spot".
But what about all the 'overthinking', stressing over content, second-guessing everything and changing directions mid-flow, the hours spent removing all vocal irregularities, padding average content with technically cute segues, and 'spot' re-recording in places where you hate the way you sound? LOL. Just kidding. That's me...😏 Great job, Tom! You always make it seem so direct and easy!
Time Markers:
0:00 - My Workflow- Speed & Simplicity
0:47 - Recording Equipment Setup & Overview
2:33 - Computer & Headphones
3:46 - RODECaster Settings
4:24 - The Recording Process
6:47 - Transferring Podcast to Computer
7:59 - Uploading to Anchor
9:19 - Why This Workflow Works!
10:35 - You Can’t Get Better Until You Get Started
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What's the music program you use?
If I need to edit, I use GarageBand or Audition
Hey Tom, I am interested in buying this product and the Canon R (based on your suggestions).
If I record live video to TH-cam with the Canon R, and podcast audio with my Rode Pro, how do I sync the audio/video together? Would I have to use the SD card upload, and sync it within Adobe Premiere Pro?
Your videos come out so nice/clear (even prior to your Rode Pro arrival)... so I'm wondering how to achieve that good clean audio/video. #PleaseHelp
To use the software you use does it work with an HP?
I just want to say, that as a beginning podcaster, (I'm 72 btw!) your videos on the Rodecaster, secondary equipment and podcasting "how to's" are the absolute best.
I really appreciate that! Hopefully you're having a ton of fun with your show!
Hey, Tom! I'm in the process of launching my first video podcast out of my basement (currently interviewing all my Dad friends to hear about their journeys in parenthood!), and I just wanted to let you know that your videos have been insanely helpful! Your approach of breaking down the process is unparalleled, sir. This very busy creative dad is super appreciative of your passion for creative storytelling. Thank you, algorithm gods!
Your video quality is out of this world. I'm so impressed!
Thanks so much! It really means a lot to hear that!
This video solidified to me the need for the right equipment for the job to optimize your workflow over saving some dollars. Thanks to you I made the Rodecaster and a podmic my go to setup for doing podcasts. Thanks so much!!!!
I’m so glad to hear that! I hope it’s working out for you!
I have had a Rosecaster Pro for 3 years and used it for live Facebook shows on our business page. We now want to move into Podcasting and creating more TH-cam shows, and you just took the fear away by making this look so simple with the hardware I already have. Thank you.
The RCP is GREAT for streaming and TH-cam and stuff!
Aloha Tom!
I’ve learned a lot from you over the past few months. I’m looking forward to closing out my third career and enjoy life as a “senior citizen” TH-camr/Podcaster. Your TH-cam content and delivery is just my speed - down to earth and understandable.
Thank you very much!
That sounds like a very fun next chapter. Thanks for the kind words!
I’ve learned so much about microphones and podcasting tips from your channel. From one TH-camr to another, thank you!
Thank you! That really means a lot to me.
Props for the immense amount of work to produce these videos. Quick question: do you have a video on your workflow for making these videos?? I’d really love to know how you do it, how everyone is connected,. Editing, sound,. Etc.
Thanks Aaron! My 10,000 thank you video goes over the process and I’m currently working on a workflow video similar to this that covers it in more detail. 👍
I've landed on a few of your videos now and they're a breath of fresh air. Getting started on a theatre podcast and needed to hear 'just make the thing' - it can be endless trying to get every bit of setup right. Nice work.
I’m so glad they’ve been helpful for you!
AHHHHH...Record pause mode! Thanks for this, didn't know about that.
So so helpful!
RIGHT!!?? that was the moment that caught my attention and was all eyes wide open, jaw dropped.... like whaaaa??? that is SUCH an Awesome Tip @Tom Buck -- worth the entire subscription to this channel... oh wait... people get to watch you for free! Amazing!
you need a subscription mode -- if you don't already have one.
i'd join as a member of your channel in a heartbeat!
the value you provide in every single episode = on point!
(esp the puns. those have become my favorite. I chuckle every time.)
@@CoachDeb And if you edit in post and all, you can probably make it appear seamless.
Me neither! Great stuff Tom
Excellent. This channel deserves more views.
I know, right? 😉
Great as usual! Thanks for your effort and quality. Greetings from Barcelona!
Greetings from California!
The last tip is the one I took personally, "get start with what you have" 🤩.
One day I will buy a RodeCaster to make my work easy.
Yes! The RCP really does make things easy, but not having one shouldn't stop you from getting started. There are so many awesome tools and resources out there that you might even already have 👍
Nice. I also use Anchor. Free and super easy to use.
I didn’t realize you had a podcast, I’m excited to listen!
@@tombuck Yep. Pet project. Listened to yours, very nice! Mine is here: anchor.fm/basicfilmmaker It’s simply made using the Shure SM7B into a Mixpre3, add an intro and end, done. Check out the one on Money. It’s great to piss people off who don’t like to work. 😂 If it becomes a “thing” I’ll definitely be looking into the Rodecaster Pro. It’s in my cart using your link. 😁
I started with the first episode, but I’ll jump to the money one next 😁
I see you interviewed iSpike- he pops up in my comments pretty regularly so that’s cool to see.
My podcast recording is record the podcast first, after that I edit it which noise reduce, cut the imperfect part etc, and last, adding background music.
Thank you so much for this video Tom! This workflow takes the anxiety out of getting started with a Podcast. I am launching a podcast soon, and I am in overload mode. Watching your video on workflow makes me believe I can do this! Thanks again. I really enjoy your videos!
I'm so happy to hear that! It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're planning to get started, but the most important thing is to just get going!
I want to start a podcast too, I dont have any gear yet, I am certainly not going to buy the gear you are using because money. but here i am watching your videos because they are so well made. They way you explain everything, the gear you use and how to use it, the quality of the video and audio. Keep them videos coming!
Wow, thanks so much! I definitely have a lot of money invested in gear, but it's really taken something like 15 years to accumulate it all, so don't feel pressured to have everything before you can get started. Start with what you have and upgrade when you can and only if it'll actually help.
This video is so great. Rode needs to hire you as a spokesperson! Thanks.
Haha, thanks Mike!
Ayo, sir. This tutorial actually helped me so much during my gaming tournament week, the company asked me to set a pair for the shoutcasters. Since i have never used a Rodecaster prior to that event, i was thinking to check on youtube for anything useful and then stumbled upon this quality channel 👍 Thanks a lot!
(Sorry for the english, by the way. Greetings from 🇮🇩)
Wow, what a crazy story! I'm really glad to hear the the channel was helpful. Congrats on getting everything up and running!
Man, this configuration is incredible .... but here in Brazil to buy a RodeCaster Pro is a very high price! I will need to wait for a trip to North America or Europe, when the pandemic is over to get one and make a good installation like this. Thanks for the video! Very clear and didactic .... best regards from Brazil Dude!
Thanks for the kind words! I really wish pricing was more consistent in different regions.
Oh, one question... does rodecaster etc work if you have multiple hosts in different locations? I’m doing mine with 2 other athletes in the UK (and potentially even guests as well)
You can use the call in feature for that, or have everyone record themselves separately and then combine it all with your editing software.
This is awesome, buddy. Thanks. I’m starting a podcast in about a month so I’m going to be re-going over all of your vids now that they’re relevant to me 😂 instead of just watching you because I like you ha ha 😉
It’s going to be really fun! I should have a video up sometime soon about how to record from multiple locations while still sounding good 👍
This is so useful. I was looking for a real work stream from a-z and you had provided it very detailed
thank you so much for this amazing video. it is one of the best that I have found on TH-cam. I love it because not only you have showcase the key function, but giving newbie like me a context on how you actually use to fit your busy life and as well giving us the courage to start. Thank you so much!!
I really appreciate that and I'm SUPER excited to hear that it helped give you the push to get started! There are so many awesome tools out there to help make a podcast workflow simple and easy, which is really important when it comes to sustainability. Good luck!
Literally just discovered your channel a few hours ago and have been watching so many vids. Your channel is so helpful! I think I will try podcasting now thanks to you. 😎👍🏼
So happy to hear it! My only regret is not starting sooner, so I definitely recommend it. Even if you do it for a bit and decide it's not for you, at least you'll know.
@@tombuck Thanks! 😊
I saw the quality of these videos and then I saw the sub count. I can't believe you only have 64K subs. Ridiculous! I Subbed
Haha, thank you! And believe me, that's about 64K more than I ever thought I'd have!
@@tombuck Hopefully I can apply some of your lighting style in my videos and not look like i'm sitting inside a cave lol
Thanks for uploading this man! RODE has definitely made it easy for us podcasters to be more creative 👌🏼
Yeah. I love this thing!
New sub! love your channel. After i record my podcast can i import to garageband to edit?
Yup! You can edit the files in any DAW you’d like.
The Enthusiasm Project awesome thanks bud love your videos I’ve been watching a lot now.! You got a podcast too?
Thanks so much for the kind words! I’ve got a few podcasts now:
anchor.fm/enthusiasm
peterandtom.buzzsprout.com
👍
Excellent information, so thank-you for that. I'm sold on your work-flow for sure!!!
Glad it was helpful! I love the simplicity of it.
I'm using a Yamaha MG166cx into a Audio Interface then into my computer. I record in Audacity. I am going to save for the Rode Podcaster! I love that piece of equipment. I use Anchor as well. I love how simple it is.
It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made- no exaggeration.
It’s clear you are a teacher. Just discovered you. Love it. Although I DID think you might be a middle school teacher when you said it always made you laugh to say “ Big Bottom” YOU know what I mean. I taught high school art, design, and theater 15 years but I also taught elementary age kids and now teach that age again so I giggle at penis drawings, right? I’m new to podcasting and only in the planning stage. AI feel very lucky to have found you! THANK YOU!!
I just bought a Samson dynamic Q2U mic. Maybe you’ll review it while I still have time to return it. ;)
I'd like to blame my sense of humor on the grade levels I teach, but it's really just me haha. Good luck with your show! I don't have the Q2, but all of the Samson mics I've used in the past have been terrific. I think they're an awesome value!
The more I keep watching your videos on the Rodecaster Tom the more I want one! Great quality video even the B-roll makes the thing look awesome 🙂👍
It’s so much fun! I also discovered yesterday that it can be connected to an iPad for recording into GarageBand...and now I have some experimenting to do! 🤯
@@tombuck oh gosh you need to stop! it really is an amazing piece of kit. I will definitely get one and maybe even an EOSR. I really need to stop watching your vids😂😂
Fantastic video! I know it’s several years old by now, but it still pertains to today. My uncle and I just started a podcast about Arizona basketball and decided to just start it. Enough talking about it. We don’t have amazing equipment but we are working up to it. A Rodecaster Pro 2 is in my near future. We also use Anchor
WOW!!!
I know nothing about Tech and watched 30 videos on the RODECASTER PRO & Podcasting and None of them explained it as simple as you did🏆
You’re the first that showed the PUASE button🏆
I’m a NEW FAN BROTHA 🏆🏆
By the way my 1st Guest on my podcast will be Michael Jordan and I will give a shout-out to you for helping me understand how to podcast🙏🏻
Do I need to buy a $6,000 camera though?
Would love more info on how to do video podcast with Guest.
Anyway I can help you let me know🏆
I’m glad it helped! I don’t do video podcasting myself, but I know you don’t need to spend that much on a single camera. I have a video about cameras I recommend for streaming, and any of those would be good for podcasting too.
This Rodecaster thing seems really sweet. Been thinking of starting a podcast for a long time and this video is helping me get there. 😁
It's absolutely awesome! They've been putting out 2-3 major firmware updates each year, so it keeps getting better and better.
I have my podcast set up with anchor and this is AMAZING! I’ve been looking for something super simple and effective! This is perfect!
Glad it helps!
Great content Tom. I regularly send to clients who want to start a podcast.
Wow, thank you!
I don't even have any podcast hardware or software, but man I love leaning about it!
I feel like it’s right up your alley!
Hey there my friend, your lighting is top notch. Very professional my friend, very professional🙏🏽
Great video Tom. I really need to get the RODEcaster PRO!!! Make my life simple. I use Anchor as well and it is a great platform to use!!
It really does simplify things. 👍
This is my same work flow basically , I usually print out my notes. I love the rodecaster pro.
I loved mine for the first 90 days until it died. On it's way back to Rode for repair. Not a happy camper.
Hey Tom, just found your channel. I teach college psych classes online, have done ‘podcast’ audio lectures for years, but started over this year with a new channel on anchor. I’m glad you like anchor as well, and am learning more about how to improve my podcasts, with regards to technique, goals, hardware, etc., so thanks for your great videos! -Jack
So glad it's helpful! I did recently move my shows to Buzzsprout, but that had less to do with Anchor and more to do with me not liking Spotify's strategy to dominate the podcasting space. Anchor is a terrific tool, and should the time ever come that you want to switch, it's incredibly easy.
@@tombuck i agree, I believe podcasts should be open and platform agnostic. One shouldn't need to have a Spotify account to listen to certain titles. I agree, Anchor is great for newbies. Cheers!
Hello, just found this channel, been scripting content with plan to start a podcast, any chance you could tell me the names of those microphones
Hi Tom, having watched a number of your Videos, one particular crucial piece is that you explain as part of your workflow, you save your Audio file from the Rodecaster Pro 2 to the Buzzsprout option which sets the LUFs to -16, then you simply upload it to Buzzsprout. I have tried this, but what I notice is that my Podcast Audio is still lower in volume than other popular Podcasts, including yours (I use yours as a reference loudness). I started using Adobe Audition, and took a flat WAV file out of the Rodecaster Pro 2 (instead of the Buzzsprout MP3) and then used the Match Loudness option in Audition again to -16 and it is STILL lower than all the other Podcasts out there (including yours). I must be missing something, but I am thinking it's helpful for your Audience to know why this is, as I am sure I am not the only one having this issue?! I have a music background, and use Waves LUFs meter all of the time and that always works perfectly to match my Music tracks to the loudness of everything else out there, but for Podcasts and with the guide being -16 LUFs, is there something I missing as to why my Audio is still too low? Your help is appreciated as always and I think like I say, this would be excellent information for anyone else on your Channel and this is my final step to get my Podcasts sounding right !
Loving your videos. Two things are glimpsed in this episode that are not on your list - the cover you put on your Rodecaster and what you use for your back up third copy of everything. Would you mind sharing?
The cover is from a company called Decksaver based in the UK. I really like it and it works great!
As for backups- once I'm done with everything, I save the podcasts to a folder on an external Samsung T5 hard drive.
@@tombuck Thanks :)
Going through older vids and I found one of you going over your mic stands. ha! Golden!
Haha, I'm glad you've dug into the archives 😁
Awesome video! I’ve been using Anchor for a couple years now as I’ve switched my sports talk show from TV to radio and now to podcast form. Anchor is a great platform and I’ve been looking into the benefits of a Rodecaster Pro. Might have to pick one up after seeing this video! Definitely subscribing for more content.
The Rodecaster is absolutely one of the best/most game-changing tools I've bought in the past few years.
Thanks! Loved learning about the workflow as I'm thinking about my own podcast. Great channel!
Just get started! It’s the best thing you can do.
@@tombuck Balancing a full timefaculty role during all these changes means only a tiny bit of time is available. But the plans are coming along! 👍🤙
I ordered one of these last night with dual podmics! It’s on backorder but I figure it’s worth the wait. Apparently mid/late summer I will have it all. Hyped!
Definitely worth the wait! It’s an awesome setup and you should get some really good results right out of the box 👍
Awesome video...I want a Rodecaster Pro as I believe you usually benefit based cost. This seems to be the undisputed winner. Am I nuit's to purchase this when I am not sure of a video channel or podcast theme? Fishing or general or what? Should I start with a maonocaster am100-k1? In any case awesome. I find it an amazing product.
That's a good question. If you have basic equipment ot get started with, that's what I would stick with (a simple USB mic setup or something along those lines). IF you need to purchase gear from scratch and you're pretty sure that you'll be sticking with some form of podcasting/audio production, the RCP is the way to go.
I would avoid buying a cheaper option only to end up buying the more expensive one later, as that will end up costing more money in the long run. Good luck!
Thank you so much for showing how to use and begin a Podcast!
You are so welcome!
A lot of good info. I learned a lot from you. I am beginning in all this and love your approach. Your students must like you a lot :)
I’m really happy to hear it’s been helpful! Thanks for the kind words 👍
Thank you for sharing. Normally, I used the Audition and it takes time to edit. Your process is quicker and clean.
Glad it was helpful!
Which type of program you use to edit the video and add the
elements of every thing you doing in to the video ?
I use Final Cut Pro for all my editing, and if I ever need titles, I draw them in Procreate on the iPad.
Dude you just got a subscriber, thanks for all the details you put into your tutorials. Props to you! woud love to have a teacher like you while i was studying communications
Keep uo the good work :)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
I can't remember why I had not yet subscribed to your channel before. New sub!
Well I’m glad you’re here!
Hi Tom.
Thanks for your outstanding videos.
Your studio set up and look is simply perfect as well as your skill to communicate.
I am preparing my Podcast , so thank you very much .
U R my inspiration! Pavel
I’m so glad it’s helpful! Good luck with your new show!
Thank you👍!
Tom, I am just missing which kinda SW you use for podcast prep b4 you sent it to Anchor. Thanx for your reply. Any your reccomended video? P.
Great video man
Hey Tom! I just ordered a RødeCaster Pro! I can’t wait to get it!!
Way to go! I’m sure you’ll love it 😎
Three questions: 1- do you use multi track recording, or do you save the completed file without multi track? Given that you can control so much within the roadcaster pro, and that you are usually listening to the audio while you create it, I’ve been debating skipping the multi track for the sake of simplicity. 2- At the beginning of the video you took off a plastic cover from the top of the roadcaster. I glanced in the links, and didn’t see it. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it in another video, just not sure where to look. Where can I get one of those? 3- Since starting this comment I have found the answer to question number three… You already have a video on why you use anchor. I am going to watch that and see if you answer my questions about using that platform. SoundCloud is the only other one I’m considering, but watching you do your upload today and schedule it out, you might have me sold.
Thanks for the great content. I’ll be back!
Thanks for the questions! I don't use multitrack, although it'd probably be helpful. For this workflow though, my focus is simplicity. The plastic cover is from decksaver.com based in the UK. They're great!
Tom Buck Simple is often better. I think I’ll follow suit. It’s such a powerful system, there’s no reason why finished product should need much touch up/post production. Thanks for the cover website! And ... Anchor: I fell down the rabbit hole through the night. Might take a lot more research 🤷🏼♂️🤪
From an audio engineer, you always want a multitrack if possible. I don’t know how robust these setups are with signal processing, but having an actual multitrack is 1000x better than dealing with a stereo mix, for many reasons.
Very informative and insightful. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
Very well done bro, keep it up!!
Thanks, will do!
Hey Tom!
I'd love to see if you have an updated process since you recorded this video!
I have a small podcast that's growing quickly, so I'm looking at every way possible to improve efficiency.
Thanks man
Thank you. I solely appreciate this. Explained very well. God bless you and family 🙏🙌🏽
I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for the kind words! 🙏
PODCAST REQUEST: Could you do a video of setting up the Rodecaster Pro? Eg. How did you connect it so that all podcasts are uploaded to your mac?
It’s actually super simple with the Rode Companion App. Your files show up and you can transfer them/convert them to other formats if needed 👍
@@tombuck Thanks! I just setup my new office based on your recommendations! Will upload a video soon!
Quality video, thanks! Do you feel like epidemic sound is worth it for small channels?
Absolutely I do! Epidemic is also friendly with using the music in a podcast, which can be tricky.
HI Tom, if you put soft carriage returns into your notes app (press SHIFT/RETURN) then I think Anchor will not put in the hard CR's - I've not tried it on Anchor but it works in other applications
Thank you!! 🙏
I subscribe to your podcast. It’s really good and inspiring. Great work.
Wow! Thank you! It's really encouraging to hear that.
Hey. I absolutely loved this. I just want to know where I can "preview the podcast" BEFORE the upload to the platform. I do have the Rodecaster Pro.
You can either play back directly on the RCP, or play the file directly from your computer before you upload it 👍
@@tombuck is there a “play button!” I see some music notes.
So helpful dude. Thank you! Just got my Rodecaster pro today and this took all the guesswork out of the workflow.
Glad it helped! Hope you enjoy your new Rodecaster!
Thaank You so much Tom you are a Role model for me already! Thanks for the transparency!
Thank you for the kind words!
I've updated to 2.1 it's awesome. When you go to podcast transfer mode and do the transfer do you get the progress % build to 100% twice? Thanks so much for these tips Tom! We're going to modify our process a bit to save about 20 minutes a day! Whoooooohhhhoooo
Love it. Thanks for all the great tips.
You’re welcome!
Enjoy the tutorials on the Rodecaster and I have a question in regards to how you treat the audio in post if at all.
Do you, or anyone else feel free to add to this conversation, feel that it is necessary to normalize the audio tracks in, say in Audition or in any NLE?
I'm curious about that because I feel that perhaps it's a step I may be missing.
I have two answers for this one:
1. Yes, I do think it's a good idea for getting the best quality
2. I'm still learning the best way to do it, so I don't always normalize because I feel that my clips end up sounding worse afterwards. That's user error though.
@@tombuck thanks for your input on this. I've read somewhere that it isn't necessary to normalize out of the Rodecaster but I've wondered if some are doing it.
First, THANK YOU for breaking this down so simply!! Do you know why it is downloading multiple files when I export from the Roadcaster app? It's not one comprehensive file ready for upload like shown on yours, but multiple files broken down that still need to be edited together :(
It sounds like you've got multitrack turned on. If you go into Menu > Advanced > Audio > Multitrack and make sure that every option is turned off, it should go back to a single stereo file 👍
Figured this out and thought it's worth sharing -- navigate through settings to Multitrack and make sure that is OFF to avoid separate tracks for each asset.
GREAT job! Awesome video of the whole set up and the simplicity. I have the same Rodecatsor Pro and I love it! Great job! I haven't decided on which company to put my episodes on. I see you use Anchor. Do you like it the best? I thought about using Spreaker...thoughts?
Anchor has been great for me, and it's free! Lots of people here have recommended Spreaker, but I haven't used it myself. I've also been poking around in Buzzsprout since it makes it easy to manage multiple podcasts and teams, and I really like that so far, but it's a paid service.
The Enthusiasm Project Appreciate the reply. You had me at free! Hahaha. I will be looking into Anchor and signing up and then scaling up to bigger and more feature based companies as I grow. Keep up the great work and videos! I’m just starting out both with the podcasts and with my tech review videos.
Your videos are awesome, new subscriber here. I've already done 50+ episodes but now I want to take it more seriously and am looking to get a set up properly to film too.
That's so awesome to hear! Congrats on passing 50 episodes!
@@tombuck Thank you 😊 Just working through your videos to decide on the best set up for what I want 🙌 Appreciate your videos.
I'll have to check out your other videos
Hi Tom, Great podcast as usual. Do you have a video on your camera setup?
I'm new to this and would be keen to know:
What camera you use
How you get the video live streamed to your screen
What cables and software do you use for the video segment to connect the camera to screen
How do you position your camera
How do you sync your audio & video
Loving the channel.
Very helpful i use Spreaker to upload my podcasts
Great videos and I love your relaxed and humorous approach. Question: Do you ever play your podcast back to check the quality or look to correct anything? If it needs a little fix somewhere how do you do that.
I do a quick skim to make sure the levels are decent and it sounds good. It’s not that I wouldn’t want to edit and polish and do all that, but I just don’t have the time for it currently.
The Enthusiasm Project many thanks and keep up the good work.
Thanks for the super helpful videos about the rodecaster!
You’re welcome!
Well Done! and Thanks! Time for some Anchor Instruction?
Don't worry, I've got you covered: th-cam.com/video/KPsQ5lU7FJ8/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgwS-qpcFlFRaszECQR4AaABAg
Now listening to you on Spotify....binge time!
Haha, thank you! 😁
Nice, thanks Tom, thanks for the video....
Wow, I didn't know it has protective cover, I would like to get one.. did you get this from Amazon?
It's from decksaver.com and it's terrific!
@@tombuck Thanks Tom
Do you find that your levels are loud enough when you set your mic gain and they don't fall into that indicated "good" zone? Do you just push up your fader?
Basically, yes. I did recently get a Cloudlifter, but it wasn’t totally necessary.
Pretty awesome video. I gotta get one of these asap!
It's an absolutely awesome tool, and has only gotten better with firmware updates.
Ok nice. This is informative. Doing it this way doesn’t allow me to edit the recording though. I’ll need to look for a way to add that step.
Amazing breakdown, thanks so much !
Glad it was helpful!
I need to know what kind of lense you are using on your camera. That's a super crisp image. AND good sound!
Thank you! my main lens is the Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art Series. 👍
Love it, and enjoying it.
Nice video! What about editing the pod once you are done?
This is my normal workflow from start to finish, so there's no extra editing needed usually. If I ever do need to edit, I like using Adobe Audition or Logic.
@@tombuck roger that! Thanks for responding!
Tom, I noticed when you adjusted your mic gain, you had it on 35, but your voice was no where near the green lines/box area. Is that because you were just talking far from the mic at that point? Or do you normally have gain levels that low? I am using a cloudlifter with a Rode Podmic, but my gain is on 33, but I tap in the middle of that green area and I am speaking about 3” from mic. Thoughts? By the way, Just started listening to you and your wife’s podcast! LOVE IT!
It was probably just me moving further from the mic in this specific case. Glad you’re enjoying the podcast! 🙌
The picture quality of the video is amazing did you shoot it on a Canon M50 & the lens? Sigma 16mm?
This was with the EOS R and Sigma 24 1.4 (my favorite combo!)
Tom Buck Looks very good. 4K?
I film mostly at 1080, but upscale it to 4K in Final Cut. The 1080 footage from the R scales up really nicely, and I do film some “native 4K” shots sometimes (usually of closeups and things like that).
@@tombuck Will look into that on my Final cut as the quality of the video is #Amazing. Thanks for replying. Stay Safe.
Amazing videos - thanks for these. I have a Rodecaster Pro on order - can't wait to start using it! :)
Out of interest - do you not find you need to edit the podcasts? I host a podcast, and the vast amount of time it costs me, is the editing. I heavily remove erms and errs (and 'you knows', 'I means', heavy breathing, clicks, lip smacks, etc) - and also tidy up guests (and myself) talking over each other (which happens a lot due to latency of remote recording). I'm certainly getting better over time, and not umming and erring myself - but for the guests, it differs wildly. I find that the quality of the podcast is night and day before vs after editing - so I really wouldn't want to not do this. From watching your videos, it sounds like you've nailed not umming and erring yourself - but how do you deal with it with your guests?
Thanks Dan! Editing really depends. I think the show is typically improved if I do take the time to tighten it up in editing, but honestly, it also makes it a less sustainable process for me since I just don't have the time (but I will definitely spend more time editing with guests, especially if they're recording remotely, just to make sure everything sounds good and that they shine their best).
A lot of it is also just time and practice. Things like learning mic technique to avoid clicks and smacks are just skills that can be developed. Being a teacher was also a huge help for me personally in terms of learning to talk for extended periods while desperately trying to hold the attention of people who would rather be anywhere else 😁
@@tombuck Thanks for your super-quick reply! :) For learning mic technique - it's fine from my end (and my erms and errs are a lot less than they used to be). I've found that the biggest thing that helped me learn was is to be intentional in all speach (at work, chatting with my friends and family - literally ALL speech). When I was trying to stop umms and errs ONLY when I was doing a talk or podcast recording, that just didn't work. But when I practiced in all speech - that made a huge difference.
However, no matter how good I become, that doesn't mean that the guest(s) are equally as practiced - so even if I never need to edit my own voice, I think I'll always need to edit the guests (it really depends on the guests' experience).
As you say - it's balancing sustainability I guess. I only publish an episode once or twice a month for that very reason. It's on-top of my main job (albeit, related), and I have other commitments too, including family. So I just get up early. But I certainly couldn't do a higher release cadence without something else giving.
But, back on topic - very excited about my Rodecaster Pro arriving! That's going to make a huge difference! Looking forward to being able to add music and sound effects in realtime :) Also, the mobile phone thing will be super-useful too! A big thanks again for all your useful videos on it :)
Tom, thanks you for the amazing content! In this settings, do you use master compressor?
I do! I think it really helps even out all the different audio sources.
@@tombuck hi tom, does master compressor applies to individual tracks? or just the stereo file? say i want to tweak Microphone 1 and combine them in Garageband or i need to add another Master Compressor on Garageband to even both tracks? thanks so much.
Just bought the Rodecaster Pro because of your videos. 🤪
Wow! I hope you really like it! Be sure and update the firmware if needed. There are a ton of little features in there so take your time exploring everything 👍
Ok... NOW, I've spent the whole day trying to figure out why there's too much noise with the SM7B. It's driving me nuts trying to figure out why. But with the Procaster it's just working well. I followed your same settings (even the one you did with the Live stream with the other TH-camr) and I still get the same noise/hissing sound even when not recording.
What would you suggest if someone’s podcast is video and audio … also if 2 people podcast is there an issue with one mix picking up the other persons voice ?
I recently made a video about how to put together a good streaming setup, and there's A LOT of overlap between streaming and podcast setups, so it's probably a good place to start: th-cam.com/video/JK_Pw0lA0Ro/w-d-xo.html
Multiple mics can definitely bleed into each other and it can be tricky to solve depending on your setup. Being as far away as possible is the easiest way to fix it, but also positioning the mics in a way that their pickup patterns don't overlap helps too. A lot of the time if you can keep the mics at 45 degree angles from each other, then each will be in the other's "blind spot".
But what about all the 'overthinking', stressing over content, second-guessing everything and changing directions mid-flow, the hours spent removing all vocal irregularities, padding average content with technically cute segues, and 'spot' re-recording in places where you hate the way you sound? LOL. Just kidding. That's me...😏 Great job, Tom! You always make it seem so direct and easy!
I think that just being a person 😬