Exploring challenges of moving an audio podcast to YouTube. Deliberate decision to distribute without notifying subscribers. Planning topics and formats, balancing audio and video content on Google platforms.
Transitioning podcasts to YouTube music creates challenges for audio-only shows.
Utilizing YouTube features can help manage episode releases and engage subscribers effectively.
Deep dives
Transition to YouTube Music for Podcasts
The episode discusses the transition of podcasts from Google Podcast to YouTube music. With Google Podcast being phased out, podcasts are now moved to YouTube music, creating a challenge for audio-only shows like the one presented in the episode. The host explains the discomfort of presenting an audio show on a video platform, leading to a discussion on utilizing YouTube's features to manage episode releases without overwhelming subscribers.
Format and Content for the Podcast
The host aims to make the podcast a weekly show, although there are concerns about time management. The main topic of the podcast remains under consideration, with a debate on whether to discuss topics before or after publishing related articles. Additionally, the host plans to include conversation-style episodes rather than traditional interviews, focusing on meaningful interactions for the podcast audience.
I have decided to start the podcast, but we have to talk about Google being Google. There is a situation with Google Music and YouTube that I still don’t know how to deal with.