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Writer of Lenny's Newsletter and host of Lenny's Podcast on product, growth and career; previously a product lead at Airbnb.
16 things
OpalHardware
I love this camera (disclaimer: I’m an investor) and it got me a long way, but eventually I upgraded
In the “My hardware stack” list for Lenny’s Podcast. The camera in question is Opal; he discloses on the page that he is an investor in the company.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Shure MV7 USBHardware
Microphone: Shure MV7 USB
In the “My hardware stack” list for Lenny’s Podcast. His verdict on the page: “It sounds great, isn’t very expensive, and plugs in with USB,” and he is still using it.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Canon EOS M50 Mark IIHardware
Camera: Canon EOS M50 Mark II
In the upgraded studio kit he adopted about six months into the podcast. His verdict: “Nothing too fancy. Reliable, affordable, and flexible.”
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Dream Studio courseCourse
I took the Dream Studio course
In the upgraded studio kit he adopted about six months into the podcast. The full line reads “which I highly recommend (use code LENNY50 to get $50 off)”, and the link on the page carries an affcode affiliate parameter.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
RiversideSoftware
Recording: Riverside
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. He adds: “This is what most podcasters use.”
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
PodcastleSoftware
I also occasionally use Podcastle
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. Used as a backup recorder.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
DescriptSoftware
Editing: Descript
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. Also used to record solo segments, and by his editor.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
SubstackService Substack
Hosting: Substack
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. He notes it “makes the most sense if you’re running a significant newsletter with Substack.”
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
PodstatusService
Analytics: Podstatus
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. Used for charts.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
ChartableService
Chartable for general analytics
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. He adds that podcast analytics generally “stinks.”
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
PodpageService
Website: Podpage
In the “My software stack” list of the tools he uses to run Lenny’s Podcast. It runs LennysPodcast.com.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
BILIONE Portable Foldable TripodHardware
ended up using the BILIONE Portable Foldable Tripod
In the “My hardware stack” list for Lenny’s Podcast. Chosen after trying the Elgato Wave Mic Arm and a Samson desktop stand.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Sony MDR7506Hardware Sony
Headphones: Sony MDR7506
In the “My hardware stack” list for Lenny’s Podcast. Marked “still using this one”; they plug straight into the mic.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Lume Cube EdgeHardware
I ended up sticking with this as part of my more sophisticated light setup
In the “My hardware stack” list for Lenny’s Podcast. Referring to the Lume Cube Edge light.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth KeyboardHardware
Keyboard: Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard
In the upgraded studio kit he adopted about six months into the podcast. Chosen because “You want this keyboard to be very quiet, so you can type during a recording.”
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless MouseHardware
Mouse: Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse
In the upgraded studio kit he adopted about six months into the podcast. Chosen, like the keyboard, for being quiet during a recording.
2024-03-12·lennysnewsletter.com ↗
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