Randy Black ✞🙏⚡️:pc2blue:

Christian, Educator, Technology Specialist, & Podcaster Host of #BibleBytes. Head of Studio @ Johns Creek Studios ⚡️[email protected]

Personal Site: https://randallblack.com
Johns Creek Studios: https://johnscreekstudios.com

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2026-04-05 18:08:32 CEST

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I was surprised myself!

2026-04-05 14:56:22 CEST

@npub1rcn…dw4h go back to Apple Podcasts and take a look at Security Now. It looks like the automatic chapters are back on for the show.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/116/352/206/499/559/138/original/8cf7942e713f5736.png

2026-03-25 13:40:21 CET

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we’ll just have to agree to disagree.
If a podcaster has ads and this then allows the end user to skip those, it can create issues for them with their sponsor. If the sponsor knows that a specific app makes that possible, they may exclude those from their stats for payment.
I’m not about the “ad-life,” but I can understand the issue that this may create for someone who is.

2026-03-24 22:22:55 CET

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you are still providing the mechanism for someone to alter their work. That isn’t right.

2026-03-24 21:58:36 CET

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what if a podcaster doesn’t want you to chapter their audio file? Are you going to provide a mechanism for their to opt-out?

2026-03-23 22:11:15 CET

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nice!

2026-02-20 16:49:33 CET

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that is sweet! Good work Steven!

2026-01-06 17:38:33 CET

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it’s all good brothers. Just baiting some balls on it. Also, any donations from Johns Creek Studios, LLC coming in are from me. Finally setup the “business” for my podcasting umbrella.

2026-01-06 15:01:58 CET

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🤣

2026-01-06 00:58:01 CET

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love that this idea got mentioned in the latest board room meeting but would it have hurt to give a little credit for the idea? LOL

2025-12-22 17:20:37 CET

@npub1j0h…u952 @npub1rcn…dw4h @npub1fmx…wp74 Listening to Friday’s board room meeting and had a thought. Once a podcaster verifies their podcast make a field in the Index that they are verified that podcast apps can then use to show it is a verified podcast. Kind of like the “blue checkmark” on X. Thoughts?

2025-12-15 00:45:15 CET

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worked now!

2025-12-13 20:15:26 CET

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regular iPhone 16

2025-12-12 20:41:16 CET

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the UI elements appear to be off in this latest version on my iPhone 16. I cannot select the 0 or 9 to do fill in an amount for withdrawal.
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2025-11-10 07:41:30 CET

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it’s a clear cut case of antisemitism.

2025-11-07 03:58:19 CET

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I already did. You just can’t get off your damn high horse to see things for what they are.

2025-11-07 03:56:32 CET

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and you can hold on to those incorrect assumptions

2025-11-06 23:51:29 CET

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#TTWWADI That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It, the antithesis of a growth mindset 😜

2025-11-05 18:59:16 CET

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They have HOPES of something big, but video consumption on Spotify and YouTube of podcasts is no where near the level of audio. They are wasting their time chasing pennies. When you use a product that is free and provided by a corporation, YOU are ultimately the product.

2025-11-05 17:43:25 CET

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Has someone gone in on Podcasts Connect and accepted the new terms of service? That is required before the cloud chapters are used as it then enables the menu setting for them.

2025-11-05 17:41:10 CET

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7 hours? Good lord Kolomona! Has the weather gone cold and slowed you down on the homestead to give you this much time? LOL

2025-11-02 20:03:38 CET

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it’s been on there for months and not in the feed…

2025-11-01 21:42:01 CET

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can you reset this one? https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6931664? There are value block addresses and a live item showing that are not in the feed any longer and they have never gone away in the index.

2025-10-27 16:05:30 CET

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Thanks @npub1g2v…achf

2025-10-27 14:57:45 CET

@npub1rcn…dw4h @npub1fmx…wp74 Can someone do a reset for 7360468 in the Index? I moved the podcast and now there are duplicate episodes that are not in the new feed and not all episodes are showing.

2025-09-30 01:32:56 CEST

@npub1rcn…dw4h @npub1fmx…wp74 There should be a mechanism for podcasters to remove their shows from the Index (besides asking someone to remove them). For example, I have several old feeds that definitely 404 and are not in Apple's directory, but are still in the Index. Just a thought.

2025-09-22 18:56:50 CEST

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having those already do we really need to try to re-invent the wheel?

2025-09-22 18:24:44 CEST

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a lot of the apps take that already when they process the micropayments

2025-09-19 09:43:09 CEST

On September 18, 2025 I lost my dear friend and co-host on Shooting It Straight, Coach Jim Clayton. I have attempted to memorialize or eulogize him in the best way and with the best words that I could.
https://shootingitstraightpodcast.com/episodes/honoring-coach-jim-clayton-a-life-of-faith-service-and-unshakable-encouragement/
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/115/229/837/351/735/393/original/b5465064b575c356.png

2025-08-29 21:34:29 CEST

@npub1fkf…84sp no CarPlay in the new Podhome App?

2025-08-23 17:38:38 CEST

I am putting the domains https://v4vradio.com and https://value4valueradio.com up for grabs. If someone is interested in obtaining them, please let me know and we can schedule a transfer. Thanks!

2025-08-11 12:09:43 CEST

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Thanks @npub1fkf…84sp

2025-08-10 21:05:56 CEST

V4V Radio (M2H2, Mountain Music Happy Hour, Mountain Music Half Hour) has ended - https://v4vradio.com/updates/a-sad-announcement/

2025-07-26 22:21:36 CEST

V4V Radio will be LIVE on Sunday July 27 at 7 PM EST. I'll be spinning tracks from Sara Jade, Ainsley Costello, The Trusted, and more. Join the show live in a modern podcast app and be sure to stream sats and send a boost to the artists! #V4V #V4VMusic #V4VRadio

2025-07-17 23:48:31 CEST

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the anti-Semitic behavior by Alby on this is troubling. But I expect nothing less from a group that puts actively known bugs out in production software. An alternative is badly needed.

2025-07-17 18:14:04 CEST

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https://amboss.space/node/03e898ff9338b6dfff71f9a9f572ff46f1ee6d62daa5c7cd07a72b2bbbde5dd664

2025-07-17 18:12:09 CEST

Can someone open a channel to my node so that I have inbound liquidity since the AlbyHub update force closed my channels.

2025-07-16 20:43:58 CEST

I recently have worked with my friend, Jim Clayton, to launch a new podcast named Shooting It Straight. We'd love for everyone to check out the show and give us some feedback. https://episodes.fm/1823123582?view=apps&sort=popularity

2025-07-16 19:44:05 CEST

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Yeah @npub1a6u…lzz0! Come on over to @npub1fkf…84sp. I promise the water is warm and the cookies are delicious.
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/114/864/147/835/361/081/original/158c3f7f039a2e6d.mp4

2025-07-08 18:13:49 CEST

At 8:00 PM EST today I will be doing a live stream of V4V Radio to test out the live value block (experimental) feature that @npub1fkf…84sp has added. Join the show in Podcast Guru, Podverse, or Fountain to test out the live value streams and boosts. I'll be playing a few tracks from Sara Jade, Jessie Lark, Circle The Earth, and more!

2025-07-08 04:14:33 CEST

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yes that would be it. My mistake.

2025-07-08 03:46:13 CEST

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how do you think that will go with Sounds Profitable doing what sounds like a similar session with Adam taking part?

2025-07-05 21:36:56 CEST

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I was just able to get in and reupload my file. It did get the transcript and hold it this time. Just published and was able to send you another note. It was weird.

2025-07-05 21:31:01 CEST

@npub1fkf…84sp seeing some weird things going on with PodHome. Trying to get an episode uploaded and published. The transcript disappeared and now the site isn't letting me log in at all. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

2025-07-03 04:38:01 CEST

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not too technical. Not sure what would be caching it, but @npub1fkf…84sp might be of some help since the feed is hosted with PodHome.

2025-07-03 04:21:21 CEST

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dang it. i copied the wrong one. it is this one: https://serve.podhome.fm/rss/cc53d03a-3e90-5285-a256-3cb641ab9ae0

2025-07-03 04:17:04 CEST

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that is the old feed url, but there is 301 redirect in place from that one to this one: https://serve.podhome.fm/rss/613c957c-aca0-4b5e-91ec-8dcf685f3c81

2025-07-03 04:02:18 CEST

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name changed to V4V Radio. Same listing in the index with the updated name. https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6936952

2025-07-03 03:57:11 CEST

@npub1p7v…qql0 my feed hasn't updated in @npub1wma…5az9 for over an hour. Is there anyway you can check on it? https://podverse.fm/podcast/za6VaYBlvf

2025-05-28 07:28:36 CEST

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probably placing it behind a paywall like they are with transcripts despite them being provided in feeds…

2025-05-17 06:13:00 CEST

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technically 15. Salty is on there 3 times. 😜

2025-05-17 05:57:57 CEST

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this might go down as the stupidest move in podcasting history

2025-05-16 17:29:42 CEST

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does Apple default to the other title field if the iTunes Title field is missing?

2025-05-16 17:20:15 CEST

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Apple is very anti specific things in the Title field and have pulled shows in the past for "keyword stuffing" in the Title, for example. Users can have different titles in each field to avoid some of Apple's limitations.

2025-05-01 16:42:57 CEST

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Could this pave the way for easier payments to podcasters? Thoughts? I'm hoping so, not as a podcaster, but as a podcast consumer.

2025-05-01 16:35:46 CEST

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https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.364265/gov.uscourts.cand.364265.1508.0_2.pdf

2025-05-01 14:27:52 CEST

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What apps were they doing this in? I've made numerous Bitcoin purchases with CashApp, Strike, Moonpay and never saw where the app paid any fee to Apple in those transactions.

2025-04-28 14:33:42 CEST

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#SoverignFeeds FTW!

2025-04-25 17:05:31 CEST

@npub1rcn…dw4h @npub1fmx…wp74 do we have a boardroom meeting today?

2025-04-24 20:33:09 CEST

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sounds to me like you are an idiot and need to but out

2025-04-24 19:54:38 CEST

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yeah.... let's make it easier for predators to ensure they don't get caught because the encryption of messages and disappearing status of messages for underage individuals is a right... Are you kidding me? Sounds like the EFF might have some pedophiles leading the way.

2025-04-23 14:07:45 CEST

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exactly! We saw Alby as the ultimate solution to a perceived problem. Now we are struggling to build multiple replacements after it was taken away. We need more tools to make more of this all work. I would love to build something to help but that is outside of my skill set.

2025-04-23 04:30:32 CEST

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another rug pull by Alby… What a shock! Go Sovereign and run your own need and use a great tool like Helipad to have the same functionality.

2025-04-22 16:10:49 CEST

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The funny thing is the feed they have associated doesn't have a <podcast:guid> tag in the xml... The actual podcast feed that PowerPress generates does, but not this one.

2025-04-13 21:13:53 CEST

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I vaguely remember someone mentioning it on here but can’t find it now via search.

2025-04-13 19:55:06 CEST

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are they really all the different in size? The MV6 does come with a stand, but the Rode PodMic is extremely solid for the $200 price point.

2025-04-12 19:40:12 CEST

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🤦🏻‍♂️

2025-04-12 16:38:15 CEST

Wait Destiny: Sara Jade's Journey Into V4V Music - Latest Episode of the Mountain Music Happy Hour - https://podverse.fm/episode/kqvhxrxD_ https://m2h2music.com/episodes/wait-destiny-sara-jades-journey-into-v4v-music/

2025-04-11 05:07:45 CEST

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it will prevent their audio from being fed back to them in the channel, but won’t stop it from getting through if your microphone picks it up due to speakers or headphone leakage.

2025-04-10 19:27:26 CEST

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I like this one more, but I'm biased since I helped write it! https://lnbeats.com/album/d4816e81-63c5-5333-8023-d593b5911a51

2025-04-07 12:17:06 CEST

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you are so full of crap. If you really cared you wouldn’t be geo-location blocking users from using Alby. That action is the antithesis of what you are trying to say here.

2025-04-07 12:13:11 CEST

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this needs resolved. There is absolutely no reason for this geo-location blocking to be in place.

2025-04-01 21:49:24 CEST

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can't find you via search by the show name, but can by the Index ID

2025-04-01 21:02:26 CEST

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https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6578610

2025-04-01 06:25:44 CEST

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https://randallblack.com/azuracast/

2025-03-29 15:20:46 CET

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until people can break the cycle of the traditional model of releasing albums we won’t see this change occur. People are programmed to think they need to come out as albums or single that are separate from their other works. It is kinda stupid, but it is what it is.

2025-03-26 17:46:11 CET

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the user should still be given the option to opt-out and have all the NOSTR integration hidden without reducing the functionality of the application. That reduction in functionality occurred when NOSTR was integrated. @npub1gw9…74re has a valid point (shockingly) on this one. I personally don't want anything I do on NOSTR, but if your app was the only game in town, I wouldn't have that option.

2025-03-24 12:21:17 CET

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no show this week. Be sure to listen to one from the back catalog to keep your #CKSAD in check.

2025-03-22 20:23:21 CET

No new episodes of the Mountain Music Happy Hour or Bible Bytes this weekend. Illness gets in the way sometimes. 🤮

2025-03-20 18:02:13 CET

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Holy geez! That's a big honkin' feed.

2025-03-20 14:41:14 CET

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I had this same issue when I transitioned shoes from Podhome to my self-hosted setup. The parser was seeing hundreds of duplicate soundbites/clips in the feed and getting stuck.

2025-03-19 19:04:43 CET

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most of them are clueless on how A LOT of things work outside of their little fiefdom.

2025-03-16 14:31:39 CET

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yeah. They gave an error like this:
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/114/172/355/774/798/111/original/8b7071c7fc2eed25.png

2025-03-16 13:44:53 CET

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they were not working yesterday and we’re getting a 404 error. They appear to be working now.

2025-03-15 22:45:29 CET

@npub1fkf…84sp are you deleting 301 redirects when a customer leaves?

2025-03-09 17:53:26 CET

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Fun Fact Friday ended, but @npub12vk…a4wf and his daughter started a new one @npub1jz7…c8tc

2025-02-24 16:10:51 CET

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interesting that you list Podcasting 2.0 features that you simply don’t support…

2025-02-15 01:08:49 CET

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I’m seeing Sats come in from the episode I added a split to my Strike account this evening! Good job getting this working.

2025-02-08 22:33:51 CET

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sent!

2025-02-08 00:49:47 CET

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also working in Podcast Guru. Just got a split to my Strike account that I setup on my latest episode. 😁

2025-02-07 14:08:51 CET

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hit the "Create New Feed" button on the bottom right of the "Favorite Feeds" page. Then you can select "Publisher Feed" and build it from there.

2025-02-05 20:30:15 CET

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someone added it using their account. I can guarantee it. Apple's Support can have it removed but you'll need to add some specific text to the feed for them to check to show your ownership.

2025-01-28 19:20:17 CET

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Owncast

2025-01-28 19:00:07 CET

My V4V music show has it's own livestreaming server now setup and has it's own Mastodon account. Please follow if you want updates about M2H2. @npub1030…xha7

2025-01-28 05:10:16 CET

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you did! Thanks!

2025-01-27 20:40:01 CET

@npub12fy…g0wg Great show today! I was more than happy to give you some live boosts.

2025-01-27 16:47:24 CET

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and he pointed out your nature to be rude. No one else has been rude or impolite to you. They just called you out for it. Your schtick is to be rude and an @$$hole. It is getting old and annoying. Please be real and not a character. You'll get a lot more respect that way.

2025-01-27 16:00:23 CET

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🙄 I don't know if this is a language barrier thing or what, but you just don't get it.

2025-01-27 15:57:13 CET

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seems extremely demanding to me...
https://cdn.masto.host/podcastindexsocial/media_attachments/files/113/900/900/618/632/906/original/58d2ec38c669f601.png

2025-01-27 15:38:13 CET

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I'm sorry @npub1gw9…74re, but @npub1unc…6rz6 is right on this one. The demanding tone is the antithesis of what V4V is about. Provide value because you received value, not because you demand it.