You've been waiting all year, and it's finally here, we're talking about our gear! We carry on our annual tradition of talking about our gear changes this past year.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• BlogTalkRadio Closure
• Acast limits free plan
• StreamYard updates TOS

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Is gear really about need?
• We're slackers
• Lifting our theme

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This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 15, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:20 - When will we return next season? 02:30 - Our Gear 2024 - Why do we do the annual gear episodes? 04:00 - The history of the gear episodes 06:15 - SP's 2024 gear changes 21:40 - SP's future gear plans 26:05 - Stephen's ATTEMPTED 2024 gear changes 35:12 - Stephen's 2024 gear evolution 37:28 - Stephen's 2024 gear purchases 49:55 - BlogTalkRadio going away 52:05 - Acast free plan changes 54:55 - StreamYard terms change 57:12 - Better Podback - Live feedback 1:00:25 - Better Podback - We are slackers 1:01:45 - Better Podback - Bolden 01:06:00 - Year wrap-up 01:08:30 - Ending/outro