Is Video Podcasting Hard

Hey, Podcasters! About a month ago, the Buzzcast team turned the show into a video podcast.

Rather than speculate about whether video is worth it, they decided to try it themselves and see what actually happened.

Some parts have been exactly what they expected. Others... not so much!

In this episode of Buzzcast they discussed what they learned after the first month, including the real numbers, what surprised them most, and one recording mistake that still hurts to think about.

They also cover:

• How many people are actually watching on Apple Podcasts
• What the early video stats are starting to reveal
• Why editing video takes much longer than editing audio
• And how one failed recording reinforced the importance of a reliable workflow

A big takeaway is that they still think audio is the easiest way to start a podcast! 

If you've been thinking about adding video, or you're already experimenting with it, this episode gives an honest look at the tradeoffs after a month of real-world experience!

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Transcript

Is Video Podcasting Hard

Megan 0:00

Hey podcasters, I'm Megan, and this is Buzzsprout Weekly. About a month ago, the Buzzcast team turned the show into a video podcast. Rather than speculate about whether video is worth it, they decided to try it for themselves and see what actually happened. Some parts have been exactly what they expected. Others, not so much. In this episode of Buzzcast, they discussed what they learned after the first month, including the real numbers, what surprised them the most, and one recording mistake that still hurts to think about. They also cover how many people are actually watching on Apple Podcasts, what the early video stats are starting to reveal, why editing video takes much longer than editing audio, and how one failed recording reinforced the importance of a reliable workflow. A big takeaway is that they still think audio is the easiest way to start a podcast. If you've been thinking about adding video or you're already experimenting with it, this episode gives an honest look at the trade-offs after a month of real-world experience. You can listen to that episode using the link in our show notes.

New to Buzzsprout?

Megan 1:11

Are you new to Buzzsprout? Join us today at 1 p.m. Eastern for a Buzzsprout orientation hosted by our podcaster success team. We'll walk you through your Buzzsprout account and help you prepare for a successful podcast launch. You can sign up for our orientation using the link in the show notes.

Grow Your Craft: Podcasting Made Simple Live

Megan 1:29

Up next, we have a way for you to grow your craft. Join us on July 16th for Podcasting Made Simple Live, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise. You can use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket. We'll link to that sign up below.

Podcast Movement 2026: Vote For Buzzsprout!

Megan 1:49

And one quick favor before you go: the podcasting community is helping shape the Podcast Movement 2026 schedule, and we'd love your support. If you'd like to see the Buzzsprout team on stage this year, we'd be so grateful if you voted for our sessions. We'll have links to all of our sessions in the show notes below. Alright, that's all for this week. Until next week, keep podcasting!