Ever feel like video podcasts are missing the point? I dive into the quiet rebellion against talking heads on screens. This episode argues that grafting video onto podcasts isn't an upgrade—it's a fundamental betrayal of the medium's intimate, imaginative magic. Why sacrifice the unique connection forged by voices alone for the tyranny of awkward studio glances and questionable knitwear? I make the case that true podcasting thrives unseen, liberating both listener and host from the glare of the visual. So, press play, close your eyes, and rediscover why the best conversations happen in the dark. Audio only? Absolutely.

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