Do you really need a video podcast in 2024?

Do you really need video to make your podcast a hit? I'm Neal Veglio, your Podmaster, and listen, I get it – there's a narrative floating around that you can't succeed without a video component for your podcast. Just the other day, I came across a bloke from Riverside banging on about how video is a must because YouTube is now the "top podcast app." If you're under the impression that without video your podcast is doomed, you need to listen to this episode.Timestamped summary00:00 Video - necessary for podcast success?03:54 Focus on audience engagement, not specific platforms.06:59 Prioritise YouTube if your audience prefers visuals.09:24 Prioritise engaging, valuable, and consistent content creation.