Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time. The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content. 💡 FREE Podcasting Course: https://ecamm.tv/freepodcastcourse 🔥 Unpopular opinions ahead! In this episode of The Flow, we're diving into the most controversial takes in the world of video podcasting. Do you really need a $500 microphone? Is podcast SEO totally overrated? Should you stop worrying about audio-only listeners? We’re busting myths, challenging conventional wisdom, and giving you the raw, unfiltered truth about what actually matters when growing a video podcast in 2025. Some of these takes might surprise you, but one thing’s for sure—you’ll walk away rethinking how you approach podcasting. Key Takeaways: ✅ The truth about podcast SEO—does it actually help you get discovered? ✅ Why video podcasters should stop worrying about Apple Podcasts rankings ✅ The real reason most podcasters struggle with monetization (hint: it’s not downloads) ✅ Do you really need a niche, or is that just marketing hype? ✅ The biggest time-wasters in video podcasting (and what to do instead) Don't miss this no-BS breakdown of what actually works in video podcasting! 🎧 Listen & Subscribe https://flow.ecamm.com Today’s episode was brought to you by Shure. You can learn more about Shure at https://www.shure.com Question of the Week Each week, we send a question to all of the Flow Riders subscribed to our email newsletter. If you answer it, you’ll be automatically entered in our weekly giveaway for your chance to win some Flow Rider swag. Make sure you’re signed up for our emails at https://flow.ecamm.com #ecammfam #flowpodcast #videopodcasting #podcastinghottakes Episodes & show notes at https://flow.ecamm.com Freebies at https://ecamm.tv/flowfreebies Try Ecamm at https://www.ecamm.com Try Descript at https://www.descript.com Try Captivate at https://captivate.fm Try Speedify at https://www.speedify.com #videopodcasting #videopodcast #theflowecamm