If you're fed up with hearing people insist you "need to put your podcast on YouTube", this episode will give you a sense of relief.

I've just come back from judging the Independent Podcast Awards and spent time with some of the best indie creators around.

What struck me wasn't how eager they were to jump on video, but how quickly the myth started to unravel once we looked at what video actually costs independent podcasters, in cash, energy, and lost focus.

This episode is all about unpacking the hard truth behind the "you must do video to grow" narrative and how most audio-first shows are actually better off keeping their attention on what already works.

I share a case study of a winning indie show, Floating Space, and its host’s reaction when I pushed back on video hype and explained why going all-in on YouTube rarely delivers for indies who aren’t looking to become full-time video editors.

There’s plenty here that you won’t find in any of the LinkedIn gurus’ posts, and you’ll walk away understanding why "discovery" isn't just about being searchable—it's about being findable and worth listening to.

Chapters:

00:00 The Video Myth

02:00 Hype vs Reality

05:00 Awards Night penny-drop

08:00 “But you publish video…”

11:00 What to do instead

15:00 7-day focus

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