On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about ’starting microphones’ for ’starting streamers’ and a whole lot more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650   Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Removing Dislike Counter YouTube Remove Dislike Count: https://twitter.com/youtube/status/1376942486594150405?s=21 07:55 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy YouTube Update Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en&msgid=104557807 Gaming Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10291745 09:50 - What I’ve Been Testing 12:34 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong 14:26 - WYHTS: ’Starting Streamers’ should by ’Starting Microphones’ 19:45 - Ask Bandrew 20:47 - Email 1 21:15 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter 23:20 - Video Submission 2 24:07 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music? Izotope on Music Loudness: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-streaming-platforms.html 29:30 - Voice Submission 3 30:15 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases? Gamers 4 Life: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gamers-4-life-podcast-jerrell-powell-ndclk1KCs6X/ 34:40 - Outro