The Evolving World of Podcasting Technology (and more) – MDW399

Human Shownotes and links We went to the Opening game for Michigan football last weekend. We camped in Ypsilanti Michigan. We also went to the Michigan Flight Museum https://miflightmuseum.org/ (formerly known as the Yankee air museum). New hardware - Audiosigma Podmoble DSP - https://bswusa.com/audiosigma-podmobile-dsp/ Rodecaster Pro II - Nice, but quirky Value 4 Value - https://podcastindex.org/apps?appTypes=app Podcasting 2.0 Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gi53y2uMc8 ===== In the last episode, I talked about dumbing down the phone. A friend (Zack) gave me his old Light Phone II to play with. So far, I like it. It’s a bit too small to read comfortably but other than that, it’s great to not have something distracting. https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/light-phone-ii-black I’m really thinking about buying the Light Phone III when it comes out. https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/light-phone-iii ===== Having a lot of fun flying the RV-12is at Giving Wings in Traverse City - https://flygwa.com https://www.vansaircraft.com/rv-12is/ I’m thinking a lot about maybe building an airplane. Not sure which one yet. Likely a Kolb or a Challenger. Something 2 place with a 60-100hp engine. AI Shownotes: In Episode 399 of "Mike Dell's World," host Mike Dell discusses a range of topics spanning personal updates, podcasting technology insights, and his experiences with new gadgets and flying. Starting with a personal update, Mike shares stories about his recent camping trip during the Labor Day weekend, his visit to the Michigan Flight Museum, and his recent sickness which he humorously calls "the plague." He reflects on the local security concerns he observed during a visit to Ypsilanti and the inconvenience of parking nightmares in Ann Arbor. Transitioning to podcast-related content, Mike introduces the new podcasting device he encountered at Podcast Movement in DC—the Audio Sigma PodMobile DSP. This device simplifies podcast recording with features like a noise gate and portability, working seamlessly with mobile platforms. He explains its advantages over other equipment such as the Rodecaster Pro, emphasizing its ease of use. Mike then delves into advanced podcast technologies and services, such as various podcast apps that support new features like live streaming notifications and interactive elements like "boostograms" linked to cryptocurrency. He praises the efforts of the Podcast Index for fostering innovation and moving podcasting away from being dominated by big companies. The conversation shifts to Mike's experiments with reducing smartphone dependency. He discusses using a Light Phone, a device designed to minimize distractions by stripping down smartphone functionalities to essentials like calls, texts, and basic apps. Mike evaluates its benefits in helping users focus more on real-life interactions. Lastly, Mike shares his enthusiasm for aviation, particularly his experiences flying an RV-12 IS sport plane, and contemplates building his own aircraft. He wraps up the episode by encouraging the audience to explore new podcasting technologies and reminisces about his past episodes and plans for future content. Throughout the episode, Mike maintains a casual tone, mixing technical discussions with personal anecdotes and reflections on life's simplicity and technological advancements in podcasting.