On episode 257 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that Facebook is going to try to get into audio and roll out some podcasting features, as well as the announcement that Applee is allowing for premium podcast subscriptions.    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Avantone CV12: https://imp.i114863.net/cv12 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ 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  01:04 - Facebook Entering Podcasting? FB Podcast: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robpegoraro/2021/04/22/facebook-exec-sounds-off-on-its-new-audio-features/ Dave Jackson: https://schoolofpodcasting.com/episodes/ Daniel Jay Lewis: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Better Podcasting: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/ 10:20 - Apple Charging For Podcasts? Apple Podcast Announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/ Availability of Subs: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/availability-of-apple-podcasts-features Program Overview: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/892-apple-podcasters-program-overview 20:00 - Avantone CV12 21:30 - Ask Bandrew 22:40 - Email 1 24:20 - Can You Record & Hear Music With Focusrite Scarlett? 27:15 - Audio Submission 2 29:45 - Have I Screwed Up Audio And Had to Re-Record? 33:00 - How Do My Mics Sound? 33:45 - Is My EQ Okay? 35:20 - Email 3 36:45 - Why Does My ATR2100X Sound Bad? 41:55 - Video Submission 3 42:45 - Thoughts On Misusing The Podcast Platform? 44:55 - Outro