I’m diving into something a bit out there today—recording this podcast outside with a nifty little DJI mic mini 3 that’s blowing my mind with its clarity and noise protection. It’s surreal for me to reflect on my history with field recordings, but here I am, embracing this tiny device that feels almost impractical yet is incredibly convenient for capturing my thoughts. I can’t help but wonder about the future of this podcast, which used to be my flagship project but has taken a backseat to my other growing endeavors, like the Unreal Engine Diaries. I find myself questioning whether there’s still a demand for this kind of casual, introspective content that has no grand agenda, and honestly, it’s a bit bizarre to think about. As I wander through Berlin, I hope you’ll join me in this rambling chat, pondering the role of personal journals in today's podcasting landscape and maybe even sparking a connection along the way. The podcast takes a deep dive into the world of field recording and the surprising capabilities of modern technology, particularly focusing on the remarkable DJI mic. As I share my experiences, I can't help but marvel at how this tiny device produces sound quality that rivals much larger, traditional recording units. It's almost absurd to think that something so compact can deliver such clarity and noise protection. The convenience of this microphone means I can confidently record my thoughts while wandering through Berlin, capturing not just the sounds around me but also the essence of my musings. This episode serves as a reflection on the evolution of my podcasting journey, where I began with grand ambitions for my flagship podcast, only to find myself pondering its relevance in today's content landscape. As I juggle with feelings of doubt about the future of this particular podcast, I begin to question whether there's still an audience for this style of personal, unedited audio diaries that I cherish so much. In exploring the nature of podcasting, I reflect on my shift from my original show to the more successful Unreal Engine Diaries. This juxtaposition leads me to contemplate the unique niche that my podcast represents—one that is perhaps too introspective in a world that craves solutions and guidance. I find it striking how my desire for a raw and unfiltered audio experience seems to stand apart from the mainstream demand for polished and purpose-driven content. The essence of this podcast, intended as a companion for listeners, now feels overshadowed by a perception that it lacks the commercial viability that fuels many popular shows. Yet, I remain curious about the personal value I find in these recordings, the joy of sharing my thoughts with an audience, no matter how small it may be. As I wrap up this episode, I’m torn between the nostalgic allure of traditional podcasting and the modern shift toward interactive content. The idea of creating a virtual radio station that blends my personal audio diaries with an immersive experience in gaming feels like a fitting evolution, merging the old with the new. I invite listeners to engage with me, to share their thoughts on this unconventional journey, and to ponder the future of podcasting together. With a blend of introspection, humor, and a touch of existential questioning, this episode captures the spirit of what it means to create in a rapidly changing digital landscape—one that I hope resonates with anyone who has ever felt a bit lost in their creative pursuits.

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Takeaways:

• I shared my excitement about using a small DJI microphone for field recording adventures, which has been a game changer for my podcasting.
• Reflecting on my podcast journey, it feels surreal to see how far field recording has come, especially with technology like this.
• Despite my flagship podcast taking a backseat, I find joy in my Unreal Engine Diaries podcast, which is growing without any promotion.
• It's fascinating to think about the unique nature of this podcast, designed as a companion rather than a solution, which might not resonate widely with audiences.
• I realize that the personal journal style of podcasting I enjoy could be deemed impractical in today's fast-paced content landscape, making me wonder about its future.
• While I question the relevance of my podcast, I find satisfaction in creating an intimate connection through audio, even considering new ways to engage listeners.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• DJI
• Unreal Engine

Hey, I'm doing something that is kind of ridiculous.

When I look back my history of field recording and recording a podcast outside, this is almost surreal.

I'm using this DJI mic three little puck, and I'm recording directly into it.

Quality is kind of nuts.

I had a quick preview, quick sample of how it sounds like.

It's just extraordinary.

This little device captures with such clarity and just excellent noise protection.

I compare it to this big units recording field recording units and small handheld recorders.

It just blows my mind.

This is possible now.

This little microphone is so small that it's almost impractical.

So I think I'm gonna use this from now on for recordings like that because it's just really convenient.

I absolutely love it.

One feature I would love to have is ability to hear my own voice, which is not possible because there is no way to connect external output headphones.

So I just need to speak normally, hoping that everything gets captured correctly.

So, yeah, I'm in the open space right now and I'm hoping to record this podcast because it's.

It has been a while and it really makes me wonder about the future of this podcast in particular.

You know, that used to be my flagship podcast and now it's not sort of secondary podcast project took over completely.

I'm running this Unreal Engine Diaries podcast and it seemed to be growing exponentially.

Even though I don't do any promotion, I don't share it.

In fact, it's kind of little secret.

I observe incremental growth, and when I set against this podcast about nothing, I start doubting whether I should continue doing it.

I'm reflecting on the fact that.

My personal need for podcasts like this, it might be very unique.

People like to tune into a podcast to find a solution to a problem, maybe information, guidance.

This podcast is always meant to be just a companion.

And while my life seemed to be both unique and kind of normal, I start to realize that maybe it's hard to resonate with it.

And I'm starting to understand why projects like this have no future.

I feel like there's just no demand for content like that, which personally, I find very bizarre because these are exactly podcasts that I'm looking for.

You know, this exact style, no editing, no script.

You know, these podcasts are not meant to be big ever.

They're meant to be a specific group of people that truly resonate with content like that.

This whole category, personal journals, it's there in well established podcast categorization, yet it seemed to be completely impractical.

You Know, I created this feed because I do make my own recordings almost daily where I capture personal thoughts, remarks, things I want to kind of work out on my own with my mind.

And I always felt like I'm just wasting energy on this.

I never listen to those recordings again.

Yeah, and I thought, well, there is a brunch of this content that could be stripped from personal information and it could be turned to a podcast.

So this is exactly what you're listening to.

Just me rambling, talking about, whatever, but I don't know anymore what I'm referring to.

This kind of project is a remnant of the past.

It's an idea of old time radio, perhaps, well, not quite that, but this kind of introspective, semi philosophical monologue that you tune into and you play it from your radio receiver.

This is very impractical in today's technological standards.

What I'm opting for is it's your commute, partner.

You know, I'm walking through Berlin and perhaps you are walking somewhere as well.

So my hope here specifically is that we're both walking and we're engaging in some sort of communication.

I do always encourage listeners to get back to me with whatever they feel like.

I do have a few connections that I established like this, not exclusively from this podcast, but from this kind of activity in general.

And this form of communication is quite rewarding, quite satisfying.

I'm kind of boycotting social media.

Well, kind of.

And I am looking for replacement.

You know, just genuine need to connect with another person.

And this kind of activity seems to be working.

So maybe I'm getting enough from this.

Maybe I do.

But does it have to be a podcast?

That's what I wonder.

You know, I'm creating this interactive immersive experience in 3D that I kind of hope to release at some point.

And I was just playing with this idea where an audio feed like that is like, it has its place there.

That, as I admit, this is something that belongs to the past.

The whole premise.

Maybe I'm forcing this flavor of podcasting in the wrong place of our reality and maybe it should exist in this virtual version of reality.

So, yeah, I'm kind of thinking of setting up this radio station that.

Yeah, well, listeners will be able to tune into from within of that game.

Like experience.

Experience.

Yeah, that's kind of it.

That's all I wanted to communicate.

Let me know what you think.

Email, as always, is in the podcast description.

Let me know if you're still listening and if this is any use for anybody.

Take care.