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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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Hey Podcasters!

One of my favorite things about podcasting is that your show almost never grows the way you expect it to!

Kristin and Steve started their podcast, ​Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve​, thinking it would help people discover their bike shop. Instead, it opened up an otherwise intimidating hobby to a lot of new riders!

Every two weeks, a new episode sparks conversations at local rides and keeps them connected with customers between visits.

One listener even told them they bought their daughter a better bike because of something they heard on the podcast!

Adding video podcasting is another interesting part of their growth!

Kristin was convinced people wouldn't watch a podcast, but Steve disagreed because he consumes almost everything about cycling on YouTube. To him, video content is another place people discover new ideas.

Turns out, Steve was right, and now around half of their Apple Podcasts downloads are from video!

What I love is that they didn't let video become another complicated project. They record wherever it makes sense: a guest room, a parking lot after a ride, even while traveling.

As Kristin put it, "You can make this as complicated or as easy as you want... we've just decided it's better done than right."

I think that's why the podcast works so well: they're not chasing perfect production. They're focused on making content about a hobby and sport they love!

If you're looking for a great example of a podcast that's making a real impact in its community, check out ​Cycling Together with Kristin & Steve​.

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Hey Podcasters!

For years, Rich and Andrew kept hearing the same thing from their social media followers:

"You should start a podcast."

As flight attendants, they'd built a large audience by creating polished, entertaining videos online. So if they were going to launch a podcast, they knew listeners would expect that same experience.

They wanted the podcast to feel like a step forward, so when they finally launched ​Two Guys on a Plane​, video was part of the plan from day one!

As Rich put it, "We've always had the mindset that your audience is everywhere. Don't stick to one platform."

For Two Guys on a Plane, one recording becomes a lot of things: an audio podcast episode, YouTube content, social clips, and now a video podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Instead of creating something new for every platform, they're getting more value from the conversation they're already having!

That same philosophy carried over to their workflow.

With two busy flight attendant schedules, they batch record several episodes in one studio session each month. The studio handles the cameras and production, and Rich and Andrew get to focus on the conversation instead of the technology.

When it's time to publish, they keep it just as streamlined.

Rich told us that one of his favorite parts of publishing video on Buzzsprout is being able to upload one video file and have it automatically appear on Apple Podcasts alongside the audio version of the show.

"Being able to just upload to Buzzsprout as you would the normal audio episode and have it pushed to pretty much everywhere is such a nice feature."

I think that's what makes this a great example for other podcasters.

They knew they wanted to start with video because it helped them reach the audience they'd already built, so they found a workflow that made video podcasting sustainable.

It's easy to get intimidated by video podcasting, especially if it feels like a one-size-fits-all solution. But, there are many ways video can add something to your show!

If you've been thinking about experimenting with video, you can upgrade to a Buzzsprout video plan and start publishing video episodes to Apple Podcasts.

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We'll show you how it works, share creative ways podcasters are using it, and answer your questions live.

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