Hours after creating a sample HLS video-enabled podcast feed, Oscar Merry from Fountain app sent me a working implementation that perfectly demonstrates the future of video podcasting.

What you're seeing:

✅ Audio-first podcast experience with seamless video switching
✅ HLS adaptive streaming (no massive file downloads)
✅ Same RSS feed serves both audio and video
✅ Real-time switching between audio/video modes
✅ AirPlay support for big screen viewing

This proves that open podcast standards can deliver the same smooth video experience as centralized platforms like Spotify, while keeping podcasting decentralized and creator-controlled.