Just upgraded my podcasting gear: Shure 87A, scissor arm with shock mount, pop filter, and Tascam US-2x2 XLR interface. Yes, there are reasons...
@macgenie I started frugal with a Blue Snowball, but it’s turned out to be quite a bad device. I found my “new” stuff on eBay in lightly used condition for huge discounts. That’s the way to go!