How to Elevate Your Podcast with Video

Kevin Kolbe and I Go Behind the Scenes with Gord Isman

I recently had the pleasure of joining Kevin Kolbe on Gord Isman 's YouTube channel for a discussion about a topic that's reshaping the digital media landscape: video podcasting. The conversation ties into our newly released book, Video Podcasting Made Easy, co-authored by Kevin and me.

Why Video Podcasting is Gaining Momentum

Video podcasting is rapidly becoming the next big thing for creators aiming to expand their reach and deepen audience engagement. We believe this shift is more than just a passing trend—it's a strategic move for content creators. Our book, already an Amazon #1 International Best Seller in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Sweden, and Spain, serves as a step-by-step guide to launching and scaling your video podcast.

During our conversation with Gord, Kevin highlighted a key reason for the growing popularity of video podcasting: “I think with YouTube planting its flag and adding a podcast tab on your channel, it completely changed the game and brought more awareness to video podcasting. It’s like AI—it's been around, but now suddenly everyone is noticing it.”

I echoed this sentiment, sharing how simple it can be to transition from audio to video: “Just turn on your webcam or whatever camera you have when you're recording your audio podcast. There might be a 30-second clip of impact you can share on social media where video is the scroll stopper."

Our Unique Approach to Writing the Book

What makes Video Podcasting Made Easy unique isn’t just the steps and insights it provides but also how we crafted it. Kevin and I chose a conversational style that mirrors the dynamic flow of a video podcast.

“Neither one of us wanted to just split up the chapters and write separately," Kevin explained during the interview with Gord. "We literally did this as though we were doing a video podcast.”

This method allowed us to capture our real-time energy and spontaneity, making the book feel more like "listening in" on a podcast than reading a typical how-to manual.

This approach is clearly resonating with readers, as evidenced by the book’s strong early rankings. For those who appreciate learning from experienced creators in an engaging and accessible format, this book feels like sitting down with two professionals who understand the ins and outs of video and podcasting.

Watch the Full Interview on Gord Isman’s Channel and Get Your Copy!

Watch the full interview on Gord Isman’s channel, where Kevin and I dive deep into the world of video podcasting. We share practical tips and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Video Podcasting Made Easy. Together, the interview and the book could be just what you need to kickstart your own video podcast journey.

Around the Universe: Newsmakers and Milestones

Jennie + Meredith Help You 'Make It Happen' with Free Virtual Summit

The Make It Happen Summit, billed as "a free virtual event for impatiently ambitious humans who want to go farther, faster," is taking place Wednesday, September 4 – Friday, September 6, 2024, with on-demand videos dropping each morning at 8am ET and a daily live panel session each day at 12pm ET.

Hosted by Jennie Mustafa-Julock and Meredyth Mustafa-Julock of Jennie + Meredyth, the event also includes a pre-summit live kickoff on Monday, September 2 at 7pm ET, a live virtual post-summit brunch on Sunday, September 8 at 11am ET, a virtual swag bad, a private podcast feed to listen on-the-go, and live hot seat and workshop sessions.

"If wanting bigger things for yourself kinda scares the crap out of you — and yet, deep down, you really can’t help yourself! — then you are in exactly the right place, no matter what big project, small lifestyle change, or scribbled plans for your future you’re wanting to tackle." Jennie said.

Formerly known as Coach Jennie, Jennie is the author of Hilda: Tackle Your Inner Naysayer, Get Out of Your Own Way, and Unleash Your Badassery. Meredyth is the CEO of Jennie + Meredyth and offers consulting services via Borrow My CEO.

Jennie + Meredyth promise to host the Make It Happen Summit annually for a minimum of three years. Claim your free ticket for next week's Summit.

Eric Hunley's New Channel Proves Not All Conspiracies Are Merely Theories

YouTube star Eric Hunley launched a new channel, Proven Conspiracies, in which he branches out from his popular talk-show and interview content into more of a documentary style of video creation.

Hunley "delves into history's most shocking conspiracies and uncovers the truth behind them," the channel's about section declares. "If you're curious about the hidden forces shaping our world, this is the place to be."

Hunley is a prolific host with several shows over multiple channels, incuding America's Untold Stories, Laid Back Law, and Unstructured. In less than four years, he's amassed more than 230,000 combined subscribers and over 30 million views.

LiveU Delivers 70,000 Hours of Summer Olympics Coverage from Paris

Live video of sporting events delivered over IP is on the rise as evidenced by the nearly 40 percent increase in data transferred across the LiveU ecosystem compared to the Tokyo Games.

The numbers from the 2024 Summer Games, as reported by LiveU's Joyce Essig , are staggering, including 62TB of data transfer. "With over 1,000 LiveU portable units in action, serving broadcasters from 62 countries, and delivering more than 70,000 hours of live broadcasts, the event has set new benchmarks for the use of LiveU for global news and sports coverage."

LiveU also sent a team of engineers and event managers to Paris to provide additional support to customers covering the Olympics.