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Episode 362 - Dave Steps Into Video Podcasting in 2025 - But It Isn't What You Think, Video Podcast Tips You Can Use Today

As an audio-first podcaster, you can leverage video to supplement your podcast without simply posting raw recordings on YouTube. Here are several strategies to create platform-specific content that enhances your podcast: Short-Form Video Clips

• Create bite-sized clips (30-60 seconds) from your podcast episodes highlighting key moments or insights1.
• Share these clips on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts to reach new audiences and drive them to your full podcast

Reflection Videos

• Record face-to-camera summaries where you share additional insights or behind-the-scenes thoughts about the episode's content4.
• These reflection videos can serve as teasers for upcoming episodes or provide extra value for your audience.

Visual Enhancements

• Add simple graphics, text overlays, or animations to your audio content to create more engaging video versions2.
• Use tools like Descript or Riverside to easily add captions and visual elements to your podcast content

Platform-Specific Content

• Create unique video content for YouTube that complements your podcast, such as Q&A sessions, extended interviews, or visual demonstrations of topics discussed in your audio episodes4.
• Develop a YouTube-specific intro and outro that caters to the platform's audience and encourages subscriptions and engagement

Live Streaming

• Occasionally live stream recording sessions or host live Q&As on platforms like YouTube or Twitch to engage with your audience in real-time

Behind-the-Scenes Content

• Share video snippets of your recording process, equipment setup, or pre-show preparations to give viewers a peek into your podcast production

Repurposed Content

• Transform your podcast episodes into video essays or animated explainers that visually represent the concepts discussed in your audio content

By creating platform-specific video content that complements your audio podcast, you can engage with audiences across different platforms while maintaining your audio-first approach. This strategy allows you to tap into the growing video podcast trend without compromising the core audio experience of your show. ___ Meet with Dave for a free consult to help you with your podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/truemediasolutions/free-podcast-consult-for-how-to-podcast-listeners ___ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://howtopodcast.ca/