The Misfit Heroes Podcast

Is the rode psa1+ REALLY the best boom arm money can buy? 🤔

Is the rode psa1+ REALLY the best boom arm money can buy? 🤔 This week, Chris reviews the rode psa1+ boom arm. This thing will take your podcast to the next level. Buy the rode psa1+: https://amzn.to/3Wx7ooK Buy the mic, fifine amplitank tank3: https://amzn.to/46x2IUo Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:19 the old setup 00:56 unboxing the rode psa1+ 01:24 first impressions 01:32 features 01:58 why you need it 02:06 desktop setup 02:50 how it performs 03:19 what stands out 03:48 price and value 04:22 beggin...

What is podfade and how do you fight it?

This episode Chris details the meaning of the term podfade, a type of burnout that podcasters face. Have you been struggling to get started or out out your content? This is the answer. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

The ashley bot is proving social media isn’t real!

This week, Chris does a deep dive on a social media account that is taking every social media app by storm. Ashley Ivy isn’t who she says she is, but is she even human? Chris tracks down the account across Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube to verify what’s going on with the Ashley bot. Is she using AI to make comments, or is she a real user hiding behind the guise of a social media bot farm? Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/mi...

This AI podcast fooled me, did it fool you too?

This Christian streamer is sharing the love of God while playing Fortnite and Call of Duty - PastorStevenN

Steven Nogueira is a Christian twitch streamer that uses the medium of gaming and e sports to share the love and hope of the message of Jesus Christ to randoms that he plays video games with online. His passion and love for God has helped him create a community of over 260,000 followers around the world, and developed a promising new way for pastors to reach new believers. Using the online moniker PastorStevenN, Steven enriches and helps his community grow through weekly prayer requests and chat...

The secret no one tells you about using batching to grow a podcast 🤯

Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes Chapters ————————— 0:00 Intro 0:29 what is batching? 1:37 batching vs repurposing content 2:05 why you should batch content creation 3:19 how to batch content creation 3:38 answerthepublic.com and google keyword planner 4:18 how to find podcast guests using podmatch 4:39 the next step: filming 4:50 avoiding errors when filming using a clapboard 5:13 how batching turns you into a...

The secret to content creation that no one is telling you

This week, Chris details the concept of batching, and it's how he creates thousands of pieces of content repeatedly, time and time again. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes Chapters ————————— 0:00 Intro 0:29 what is batching? 1:37 batching vs repurposing content 2:05 why you should batch content creation 3:19 how to batch content creation 3:38 answerthepublic.com and google keyword planner 4:18 how to find podcas...

No Musical Talent? No Problem! How to create podcast intro music with Bandlab

This week, Chris details how he created the intro music for his podcast using the free app Bandlab. Learn more about the Misfit Heroes Podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This podcast setup costs less than $1,000, but is it worth it?

This week, Chris discusses his personal podcast setup and how you can have a professional audio podcast setup for under $300 USD, and a video setup for under $1,000 USD.

From injured to soaring: How crows changed this educator’s future with Leonor from the Corvid Corner

Leonor Mattos is a corvid rehabilitator and social media influencer who grows areness about crows and her relationship with them. During the pandemic, she had a fascinating experience that changed her outlook on mental health when she started going for walks to clear her head. She kept meeting the same group of crows and decided to start feeding them. When they started following her and expected the daily routine, she then developed a bond with the corvids that has changed her outlook on life an...

How to put your podcast RSS on tiktok in under 5 minutes

This week Chris details how to put your podcast RSS on tiktok in under 5 minutes. So many people are asking this question, and it doesn’t appear that anyone has figured out how to do it. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

What happens if aliens are real? And other questions the church needs to answer with TiktokTheologic

Paul Bock is a former green beret and special forces operator, an author, and host of the warriors rising podcast. After discipling a young man through his family’s divorce, Paul started a tiktok account as Tiktoktheologic, where he teaches Bible studies and how scripture applies to modern issues through short videos and tiktok content. We discuss whether or not aliens are real, how ai affects the modern believer, why people are deconstructing their faith, and how Christians need to react to the...

How to master AI tools with Samson Vowles | Delightful Design

Samson Vowles is a YouTuber who created the channel Delightful Design, which is a deep dive into the various artificial intelligence programs that seem to come out almost daily. His channel has amassed a large following, with over 53,400 subscribers and over 4 million views since its inception in 2018. We discuss the massive influx of new artificial intelligence programs, how programs like chatgpt are dramatically changing the employment landscape, how you can use apps like chatgpt, podcaster, a...

Meet Autopod: The AI video editor that’ll blow your mind 🤯

This week, Chris explores the new Adobe Premiere plugin Autopod, a new AI powered platform for video podcasts that automatically creates multi-cam style podcast videos with the touch of a button. This software is so simple to use, there’s literally no reason to pay someone to edit your video podcast any longer. It also features a social media clip creator for creating YouTube shorts, instagram reels, and tiktok videos from your podcast videos. This software is a game changer, and Chris gives an ...

How to master AI tools with Samson Vowles | Delightful Design

Samson Vowles is a YouTuber who created the channel Delightful Design, which is a deep dive into the various artificial intelligence programs that seem to come out almost daily. His channel has amassed a large following, with over 53,400 subscribers and over 4 million views since its inception in 2018. We discuss the massive influx of new artificial intelligence programs, how programs like chatgpt are dramatically changing the employment landscape, how you can use apps like chatgpt, podcaster, a...

Are Miracles Real? - Dr. Craig Thayer wrote the book on them!

Do you believe in miracles? If you’ve been looking for some sign of life out in the world, then this episode is for you. Dr. Craig Thayer is the author of the new book SAVED: One Trauma Surgeon's True Accounts of the Miracles in His Life. Craig Thayer’s destiny was mapped before he was even born. Saved is the story of a man who learned to see the sum of his parts and follow them like stepping stones throughout a miraculous life. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine m...

This simple strategy took my podcast to over a million views on Youtube!

This week, Chris details the simple strategy that has taken the podcast from nothing to over one million views on youtube. Repurposing your content can literally turn your podcast on to new listeners and viewers and create dozens of different types of content from one single podcast episode. Learn more about the Misfit Heroes Podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Which editing software should you use in 2023? Audacity vs Hindenberg vs Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about which audio editing software is right for your podcast. We discuss tips from using AI, to softwares like Audacity, Adobe Audition, Hindenberg, ProTools, Auphonic, and Descript. The right editing software can make or break your podcast, so let’s dive in and figure out which is going to work the best for you. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

How to move your audio podcast to a video podcast (the right way!)

This week, Chris explains how video podcasters can achieve the highest quality audio and video in their recordings. Surprisingly, it doesn’t require extra equipment. The three services discussed are Zencastr, riverside.fm, and streamyard. This is a deep dive you won’t want to miss, and if you’ve been thinking about moving your audio only podcast to a video platform like Spotify or YouTube, then this episode is going to be perfect for you. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://...

The ultimate guide to using headphones for podcast audio

This episode, Chris gives expert insight into why you need to use headphones when recording your podcast. We also discuss the science behind conversation volume, and then I give three of the best choices for professional podcasting headphones at any budget. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

How I took my podcast from nothing to the top 200 (and how you can too)

In this episode, Chris details how he got started, and why you should start a podcast for your passion. If you are struggling with getting started because you don’t know what to do first, Chris dispels any myths about the bumps he’s had along the way, and how to overcome your fears when it comes to getting started. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

The 5 best budget microphones for podcasting in 2023

This week, Chris gives his picks for the five best budget microphones for podcasting and content creation. Brands include Shure, Rode, Samson, and Audio Technica. Links to purchase the selections can be found below: Shure mv7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G7RG9ML/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0BR2D11VG9F33KY3QXF8?linkCode=ml2&tag=misfitheroes-20 At2020usb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YL4POK/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_7NTPA4H2EBKB7V6BWWV4?linkCode=ml1&tag=misfitheroes-20 Rode podmic usb http...

What to expect when you’re expecting (to be a podcaster) (audio only)

Are you planning on starting a podcast? Well, in this episode, Chris details 3 things that all new podcasters should know. Topics include dealing with negativity, managing expectations, how to defeat burnout, and some surprising statistics about what it takes to top the podcast charts. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

How to start a podcast the simple way in 2023

This episode, Chris details the easiest way to start a podcast in 2023 using Spotify for Podcasters. Spotify claims over 4.7 million podcasts are available on its platform. So why haven’t you started one? Chris details what a podcast is, how it works, and the quick and easy way you can get started from just an app on your smartphone. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

These 5 tips for being a better listener blew up my podcast (Audio Only)

This week, Chris details the 5 tips that have helped him be a great listener. If your conversations have been lacking, or you're struggling with how to talk to someone, these proven tips will help you engage with people much deeper. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

These 5 tips for being a better listener blew up my podcast

This week, Chris details the 5 tips that have helped him be a great listener. If your conversations have been lacking, or you're struggling with how to talk to someone, these proven tips will help you engage with people much deeper. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

How the principles of Jesus Christ are changing the business landscape with Alex Sezer

Alex Sezer Jr. is the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures , where he revolutionizes businesses with biblical truths. He excels as a leader and focuses on organizational improvement through cultural transformation to create passionate, profitable, and purpose-driven organizations with biblical principles. In a nutshell, Alex helps Christian business leaders go from Sunday morning inspiration to Monday morning implementation. From his humble beginnings as a pastor’s kid in Louisiana, to becoming captain of...

Art That Feeds: How Conscious Alliance has delivered over 2.5 million meals simply by attending music festivals

Justin Levy is the executive director of Conscious Alliance, a Colorado based nonprofit that organizes food donation drives at concerts and music festivals across the nation. Founded in 2002, Conscious Alliance is a national nonprofit, bringing healthy food into underserved communities and fusing music with opportunities to make a positive impact. Through their Art That Feeds food drives at concerts and festivals nationwide, partnerships with graphic designers to create fundraising posters and m...

Solving decades old cold cases with Courteney and Rachel from Small Town Big Crime podcast

Courteney Stuart is a veteran journalist who’s spent the past twenty years covering crime and criminal justice issues in Central Virginia. A broadcast journalist since 2015, Courteney previously served as an investigative reporter and editor-in-chief at two weekly newspapers in Charlottesville. She is the recipient of more than two dozen reporting awards from the Virginia Press Association including first place prizes for investigative reporting and feature writing. She has appeared on Dateline ...

Exposing the dark truth behind the troubled teen industry: a Firsthand look with Beetle James

Beetle James has seen a recent virality on social media when she detailed her story of living through the troubled teen industry, a group of organizations that utilize extreme boot camp style measures to address at risk youth with behavioral issues. While many of the programs are promoted as victorious and life changing, Beetle’s experiences were quite the opposite. Spending nearly a year and a half away from her parents in camp led to physical, mental, and emotional trauma, and she details the ...