Word to your monkeys uncle ! I learned that Word has transcription in it. I pay for office and discovered this thanks to asking ChatGPT to transcribe and womp womp needed the text only. Using Adobe Podcast to transcribe the drag is to copy the text is manually and the screen won't slide. Word to transcribe and then upload to Chat GPT for a "kick ass title and summary". The next test will be with GROK it says I can attach an MP3 and it will do transcribe, summary and title in one step. This appeals to my lazy and time crunch. What AI do you use ?

Howdy, I wanted to share the importance of picking the right day to post your episodes. According to Analyzify and Podtrac, most podcast listening happens midweek, with Wednesday pulling the biggest numbers and Tuesday and Thursday close behind. Monday’s not bad either. But Friday through Sunday? That’s the stretch where podcasts go to be ignored. If you’re posting on weekends and wondering why your audience isn’t growing, that might be why. But (like Pee Wee Herman says, everyone’s got a big but) some podcasts actually do better on weekends. Let's say there's Friday-night TV show and you run a recap podcast. It might make more sense to drop episodes on Saturday than later in the week. Or if you're podcast covers a Western religion, dropping episodes on Sunday could be your best day. Edison Research found the biggest listening block happens between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., typically when people are getting ready or commuting. Analyzify shows a similar trend, with most weekday listening happening between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (I don't know why they don't just say "the entire work day") and a smaller bump around 11 a.m. on weekends. If you want your episode ready for listeners, post early, sometime between 2 to 5 a.m. If you’re on the West Coast, that helps you hit East Coast feeds first and may even help your show trend by the time the West Coast begins listening to podcasts. Timing won’t save a weak podcast, but if you’ve got a strong concept and its executed well, picking the right day to post episodes can help with growth. When do you usually post new episodes, and how’s it been working for you?

Bluetooth headphones and music headphones like Beats or AirPods feel convenient. No cables. No snags. No accidental coffee slingshot. The problem is that they’re not built for recording or postproduction, and they can quietly wreck your workflow. LATENCY Bluetooth can cause latency between your voice and what you hear. It doesn’t seem like much until you start talking over your guest or second guessing your own timing. SOUND DROPPING OUT Bluetooth is sensitive to interference from routers, phones, and even your own movement. You may end up hearing tiny pops or dropouts that make you think your recording is glitching when it’s actually fine. MUSIC HEADPHONES Bluetooth codecs and tuning on Beats or AirPods boost certain frequencies. That makes it harder to judge EQ, noise reduction, or mouth clicks. Basically, those styles of headphones can make things sound better than they are, or worse, completely mask bad audio. While this is definitely important during recording, it's absolutely crucial during post that you hear raw audio. NOW WHAT? Use wired studio headphones when you record or edit. They give you accurate monitoring and consistent timing so your edits translate everywhere. If you want help choosing the right pair. There are some really good Black Friday deals going on, so you can pick up some high-quality studio headphones at reduced prices. I’ll be happy to point you to options that fit your budget and workflow.

Hellooooooo! I wanted to see when would be a good time do our next meet up. Are there any topics you'd like to discuss? Any places you're stuck on or need help with?

Hey all! I apologize for being absent from here. I've been dealing with a health issue that's knocked me on my butt. I finally got to a specialized doctor, who is referring me out to another specialized doctor, who I'll see in about a week. It's nothing serious, but I've been dealing with serious fatigue issues. I'm hoping to get everything sorted out here real soon.