Benefits and Challenges of Podcasting with the Camera On or Off

The podcast episode explores the benefits and challenges of podcasting with the camera on or off. The host shares her experience as a voiceover artist and how she initially used audio-only podcasts due to poor broadband. However, she gradually switched to video podcasts and offered guests the choice of having the camera on or off. While some guests preferred the camera on for better connection and the ability to read non-verbal cues, the host found it distracting and felt the need to constantly perform. There were also instances when guests had background noise or engaged in distracting activities, which could have been addressed if the camera was on. Ultimately, the host decided to no longer offer guests the option of having the camera off, especially when podcasting with individuals she hadn't met before.