Ever ruined a killer interview with the wrong mic? I did - then turned the disaster into a master-class on starting a video podcast from scratch.
Episode in a Nutshell

After botching my audio, I re-recorded my side of a chat with video-podcasting pro Meredith Marsh. Together we unpack why video podcasts beat plain audio, how Meredith grew to 82k views in 12 months, and the gear - and mind-set - you actually need. Mistakes, distribution hacks, and a tech stack you can set up in minutes all feature in this “learn-with-me” episode.
Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: How I Found Meredith’s Channel
01:00 – First Impressions of Meredith’s Video Podcasting Content
02:00 – Meredith’s Publishing Schedule and Consistency
03:30 – Why Meredith Chose Video Podcasting
05:00 – Planning vs. Improvising: How Meredith Prepares Her Episodes
07:00 – The Value of Natural Long-Form Content
08:00 – Is Video Podcasting Actually Worth It? (Stats Reveal All)
10:00 – YouTube Views vs. Audio Podcast Downloads
12:30 – How Meredith Publishes Her Podcast to YouTube and Buzzsprout
14:00 – Buzzsprout Magic Mastering and Workflow Details
17:00 – Should You Upload Audio-Only Podcasts to YouTube?
20:00 – Buzzsprout Setup Simplicity and RSS Feed to YouTube
23:00 – Avoiding Duplicate Audio + Video Uploads to YouTube
24:30 – Final Thoughts on Why Video Podcasting is Powerful
26:00 – Meredith’s Structure for Engaging Video Podcasts
30:00 – The Power of Pointing Out Mistakes in Your Content
31:40 – Meredith’s Video Podcast Tech Stack
34:00 – Camera, Mic, Lighting & Software Breakdown
36:30 – Closing: Final Thoughts + Where to Find Meredith
38:00 – Bonus Tip: Repurposing Long-Form into Short-Form Content
Key Takeaways

• Record great audio first; viewers forgive shaky video, not hissy sound.

• A video podcast = low-lift, long-form content engine - one weekly upload keeps you consistent.

• Juicy titles + a clear hook-story-mistake-solution format hold attention.

• Skip static “audio-only” uploads on YouTube; use Buzzsprout to push MP3s to Apple/Spotify.

• Start with the gear you own; upgrade once recording is effortless.
Resources

• Meredith Marsh on YouTube — tutorials on Descript, video podcasting, and gear: https://www.youtube.com/@MeredithMarsh

• Buzzsprout - easy RSS hosting with “Magic Mastering”: https://www.buzzsprout.com

• Canon M50 Mark II - Meredith’s mirrorless workhorse: https://amzn.to/4jUmDm8

• Sony ZV-E10 II - Gideon’s USB-C-friendly camera: https://amzn.to/3YKPwZE

• Elgato Stream Deck - fast scene/lighting control : https://amzn.to/42XRb0y
Action Step

Write three “mistakes” your audience makes, film a 5-minute episode fixing them, and upload it - no gear excuses!