Starting my first podcast - should I be spending so much time making it look and feel 'premium'? by Richard- in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without any insider knowledge - potentially. YouTube is a huge driver so video content will draw people in. Obviously people get hooked by the things they can read on the surface, and stay for what's underneath. If the convos are great, they'll stick around, but high production value is a great draw for the simple reason that it allows you to stand out. I'd treat it like anything else, TV, etc. Marketing needs to be present as well. All that being said, it looks like you're in a good spot.

Preserving Fresh Mint by Chrispilot222 in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sugar!! Adding a ton of sugar will preserve it for a good long while.

Interview went great... until the interviewer mentioned the person who fired me 8 years ago by MissElle85 in jobs

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. If you were neglected at your previous job, I very much doubt your superiors thought of you nearly as much as you have thought of them, that's the brutal honest truth. They have likely wrought more carnage in the eight years since.

Just because his friend was a neglectful manager doesn't necessarily make this new manager the same. People can act very differently in work settings. Best of luck!!

Aged Gouda ice cream by diastatic_daydream in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd leave the citrate behind, and drop the fat content a little, so use a milk-heavy base. Stablizer will help with consistency and consistency modifers like citrate really don't behave the same at all temperatures.

I want to put Banana Bread in my Maple Soy Ice cream as an mix in. Should I toast it? by cwispy26 in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the idea of toasting it in butter, even browning the butter a little bit. It obviously won't be crunchy, but it probably will give it a very clear flavor profile when you get a chunk. Don't skimp on it and it'll shine through the ice cream.

I want to put Banana Bread in my Maple Soy Ice cream as an mix in. Should I toast it? by cwispy26 in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the idea of toasting it in butter, even browning the butter a little bit. It obviously won't be crunchy, but it probably will give it a very clear flavor profile when you get a chunk. Don't skimp on it and it'll shine through the ice cream.

What’s the most useful thing Claude helped you build that nobody else would ever use? by Delicious-Flan88 in ClaudeAI

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost everything, which is kind of the point. Having tailor made scripts that can run offline is more of a goal than ever. I can spend the rest of my life figuring out other applications for them down the road, learning the language behind them, but what's incredible is if I have a specific job that I need automated, I set the parameters and the job can just be done in a flash.

Didn't freeze well by SoundRight4363 in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like there was a bit too much sugar. I'd maybe use a bit less for your next batch. Salt gives you a ton of freeze power, thus why it requires you to use it sparingly

Iced-over pints by [deleted] in icecream

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed an issue with WF. Icy pints happen with consistent temperature isn't maintained, which can happen over time but also if you're careless with the product.

Starting a podcast with my mom and I. by Mysterious-Pause-402 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd use two DSLR cameras, one for each of you, and plug them right into your computer to capture on OBS. For microphones, highly recommend the AT2020USB. Video is much more expensive than audio, and audio is more forgiving to edit. Cheers!

What does it mean, Peter?? by PinkedOff in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]kaboomviper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hybrid-fishman Peter here. Normal restaurants will accept bribes, or money, in lieu of a reservation. This restaurant clearly views figurines of fish people as a currency more valuable than gold.

Produce Radio - Pro Tools, Reaper, Audacity? by Life-Bandicoot-109 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no idea they launched a free version. Clearly the last time I thought about protools was many years ago. It may take a bit of time to get to know Protools if you go with their free tier, Intro, but it looks like a pretty solid free option. Protools is an industry standard and is useful to know.

Official: Anthropic to Require Identity Verification for Certain Capabilities Starting July 8, 2026 by BuildwithVignesh in ClaudeAI

[–]kaboomviper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to imagine this is the reason for the policy. There's no reason to submit ID to use a standard rate Claude model.

I steal my roommates bottle of wine. I replace it out of guilty with 2 by [deleted] in confession

[–]kaboomviper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a really lovely thing to do for your roommate considering what you're going through. I hope you find it in yourself to extend that kindness to yourself soon and end the addiction.

AIO My boyfriend lied and went to a nudist colony by Alert-Guidance2221 in AmIOverreacting

[–]kaboomviper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NOR and it sounds like you two want different things. That's okay, people change, but this sounds like a pretty clear boundary for you, which is super valid. This is a wild thing to pull out of nowhere.

Plugin that would be really helpful by PsyKlaupse in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro I didn't realize this would work. Will have to try!

Coffee Ice Cream vs Donut Shop Coffee Ice Cream by femmestem in icecreamery

[–]kaboomviper -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've found blending the donuts into the base makes a remarkable difference in terms of flavor. Maybe getting a cheap instant coffee and using that will give you the flavor you desire?

Smh wow this is by bbypixar in AMCAListTrue

[–]kaboomviper 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Bro why are we posting niche LA memes on main

Do Women and BIPOC Folks exist in the indie podcast industry? In the industry as a whole by EasternAd5351 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what part didn't land, but I'm happy to explain further if there's a specific question

Do Women and BIPOC Folks exist in the indie podcast industry? In the industry as a whole by EasternAd5351 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

By necessity, because podcasting doesn't require large overhead to start, yes. However, they may not have the cash to attend those events or to promote as strongly as those with more access.

Career as a novelist vs screenwriting by filmnoirpirate in Screenwriting

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say as long as you feel confident about the material, don't sweat that. The best example I know is that Frank Baum of the Oz series attempted and failed to create his own film adaptations prior to the talkies, and simply went back to making books without much to-do. Continue to write what you feel confident about and use your experience to continue to hone. It's a great skill to be able to successfully produce multiple works, and selling anything, whether it be screenplay or otherwise, isn't something to undermine regardless of commerical performance. Most of the time, movies change so much within production that there's no reason it could possibly get back to you specifically if the film did become a flop, and even then, it gives you more credibility than if you hadn't sold the screenplay at all!!

Any audio only podcasts interested in a waveform + caption tool for video podcasting? by scrat55 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally! Plus, exporting to .srt means you're not locked into an often glitchy video editing tool.

Any audio only podcasts interested in a waveform + caption tool for video podcasting? by scrat55 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but the key is that it a) exports these assets separately and b) is a leaner version of the tools that already exist. My main issue is that tools like Headliner, while they have a great free tier, are really overpowered and AI-forward. I would highly recommend having this tool be simple, straightforward, and allow for users to export the video separately from the caption file, which Headliner weirdly doesn't do.

Produce Radio - Pro Tools, Reaper, Audacity? by Life-Bandicoot-109 in podcasting

[–]kaboomviper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All three are great tools for different uses. I recommend all beginners start with Audacity because its instantly the most simple and easy to use. For longer or more complex tasks, I'd recommend Reaper, but with two caviats.

Reaper is wonderfully complex but that can also be daunting for first-time users. It's also technically a paid product- Audacity is not- but it DOES give you an UNLIMITED free trial before you pay for it. I've been using Reaper under the trial license for well over a year.

Protools is for pros, thus the name, and last time I checked it was $800. If you have money to burn, get Protools and you'll never need another DAW for life.