Picking the Right Streaming Platform: Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS Compared

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim share their thoughts and experiences with streaming platforms like Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS—breaking down the pros, cons, and learning curves for podcasters of all skill levels. The hosts dive into some great listener questions, from strategies for discovering the right audience for niche content, to tackling podcast burnout and knowing when—or if—it’s time to take a break. They get real about what it takes to pay a co-host for a daily show, discuss the ups and downs of local podcast audiences, and offer true-to-life advice for podcasters feeling nervous to start recording. **Sponsors:** PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) **Mentioned In This Episode** **School of Podcasting** https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join **Podpage** http://www.trypodpage.com **Home Gadget Geeks** http://www.theaverageguy.tv F**ix My Podcast** https://www.fixmypodcast.com 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Sponsor: Podcast Branding https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:58 Sponsor: Based on a True Story https://www.basedonatruestory.com 04:52 We are Using Streamyard This Month https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard 09:02 Which on is Best? 12:03 Who is the Audience For Your Show? 25:14 When to quit 31:53 Consider Supporting the Show https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 33:01 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 33:26 Try Podpage 14 Days Free http://www.trypodpage.com 33:38 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 34:34 Podcast Indy 35:26 Podindy.com https://www.podindy.com 35:39 Featured Supporter: SonicCupcake.com https://www.soniccupcake.com 37:16 Please Support the Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com 38:24 What Should I Pay a Co-Host? https://www.askralph.com 01:01:16 The Average Guy 01:01:54 Dealing with trolls and getting feedback https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/follow Featured Supporter: Ed Sullivan fron Sonic Cupcake If you need an editor for your show, check out Ed at soniccupcake.com **Leave Your Question** Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show **BE AWESOME!** Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.