Kinda Funny Gamescast: An Update on Kinda Funny Podcast Feeds Release Date: January 23, 2025
In the episode titled "An Update on Kinda Funny Podcast Feeds," hosted by Tim Geddes and Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, the Kinda Funny team provides listeners with comprehensive updates regarding recent changes to their podcast feeds, subscription management, and challenges faced in delivering content across multiple platforms. This summary delves into the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn during the episode.
1. Celebrating a Decade and Expanding Content
Tim Geddes kicks off the episode by celebrating Kinda Funny's 10th anniversary, highlighting significant milestones and recent expansions:
“We have been celebrating 10 amazing years of Kinda Funny and it's been going great.” [00:01]
Key expansions include the addition of the Kinda Funny membership to major platforms such as Apple Podcast and Spotify, the introduction of video content on Spotify, and various adjustments to their content lineup. These enhancements aim to provide a richer and more accessible experience for their growing audience.
2. Navigating Content Delivery Challenges
With the expansion comes the complexity of managing multiple shows across different platforms. Tim Geddes acknowledges the resulting "hiccups and hurdles" as the team strives to deliver high-quality content efficiently:
“We are trying our best the last couple weeks to figure out how to get all that content to you as fast as possible in as high qual as possible with as few mistakes as possible.” [00:30]
The team is actively learning and adapting to optimize their workflow, requesting patience from listeners as they navigate these adjustments.
3. Streamlining Podcast Feeds
A significant portion of the episode focuses on restructuring the podcast feeds to eliminate confusion and duplicate subscriptions. Tim Geddes provides clear instructions on the necessary changes:
“The only podcast feeds that we are using going forward are Kind of Funny Games Daily, Kind of Funny Games Cast, Kind of Funny in Review and Kind of Funny Podcast.” [01:30]
Listeners who have previously subscribed to shows like "PS I Love U xoxo," "xcast," "Screencast," or "kfaf" are advised to unsubscribe from these outdated feeds. Instead, they should subscribe solely to the four aforementioned feeds to avoid receiving duplicate content.
Greg Miller reinforces this by pointing out the availability of older content:
“You can get all of it on YouTube.” [02:19]
For those seeking past episodes, alternatives include YouTube and Patreon, where the complete history of shows is accessible.
4. Addressing Subscription Confusion and Platform Limitations
Tim Geddes expresses disappointment over the necessity of merging podcast feeds, a change that was unplanned and irreversible:
“Unfortunately this was a merge that was out of our hands. We were not prepared or planning to have it happen this way and it is now irreversible.” [02:00]
Despite initial frustrations, Tim remains optimistic about the future improvements this restructuring will bring to Kinda Funny's distribution strategy.
5. Enhancing Kinda Funny Membership Experience
The discussion shifts to the Kinda Funny membership program, where the team is focused on optimizing content delivery for members. Tim Geddes elaborates on the efforts to refine workflows for recording, editing, and uploading shows:
“We are trying our best to figure out the best workflow to record shows, edit shows, get them uploaded and get them to you as fast and in high as high quality as possible.” [03:00]
However, the team faces significant challenges due to the varied handling of content by different platforms like Spotify, Apple, Patreon, and YouTube.
6. Overcoming Spotify's Processing Delays
A prominent issue discussed is Spotify's handling of podcast uploads, which affects the release timing for both ad-free and ad-supported content. Greg Miller explains the specific scenario for Spotify users:
“Spotify ad free version for Kind of Funny members. The audio only version is the first thing to post then the public for everyone.” [03:42]
This results in a staggered release where ad-supported audio and video versions are published after the member-exclusive content. Greg highlights the unpredictability of Spotify's processing times, which are beyond Kinda Funny's control. To mitigate this, the team is exploring different codecs and production techniques to expedite the process.
Tim Geddes reiterates their commitment to quality:
“High quality as possible.” [04:23]
Listeners using Spotify without a Kinda Funny membership might encounter delays indicated by a “lock” icon, signifying that the ad-supported version is still processing. Greg advises:
“Keep coming back, keep refreshing, it'll eventually be there or get the kind of funny membership and it should be a little faster there.” [04:56]
7. Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Both Tim and Greg emphasize their dedication to enhancing the listener experience despite the technical challenges:
“We are on it. We're trying our best and there's always going to be uploading and processing and time and I wish it was all instant.” [05:00] – Tim Geddes
“We are doing everything we can to make this an optimal experience.” [04:23] – Greg Miller
They acknowledge the complexities of working within other platforms' systems but remain determined to find the best possible solutions for their audience.
8. Final Remarks and Appreciation
As the episode concludes, Greg Miller extends gratitude to the listeners for their patience and support:
“Thank you so much. And I want you to know that you are Craig just ran in with the stars in the bank. This is the life that I have to live. Until next time. It's been our pleasure.” [05:16]
This heartfelt closing underscores the team's appreciation for their community as they navigate through the ongoing enhancements to their podcast services.
Conclusion
In "An Update on Kinda Funny Podcast Feeds," Kinda Funny transparently communicates significant changes to their podcast distribution strategy, providing listeners with clear instructions to manage subscriptions effectively. While addressing technical challenges, particularly with Spotify's processing delays, the team assures their commitment to delivering high-quality content promptly. This episode serves as a vital update for Kinda Funny's audience, ensuring a smoother and more streamlined experience moving forward.