Top Podcasters Aren't Bothering With Video—And Neither Should You

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Send us Fan MailEverywhere we turn, someone’s saying that video is essential for podcast growth. But most of the top podcasters in the world aren’t bothering with video. So why are others being pressured to?In this episode, we break down the reality behind the video podcasting hype, why platforms and marketers are so desperate to push it, and the reason you shouldn't feel guilty about staying audio-only.Links mentioned in this episode:r/Buzzsprout unique marketing ideas threadSpotify music podcast takedownsSpotify's Push into Video is Missing Some of the Biggest PodcastsJoe Rogan Isn't A Podcast (Unpopular Thoughts about Video and Podcasting)Sound-Off Question: What keeps you motivated to keep podcasting?Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

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