How To Start A Podcast On YouTube [2022] - Buzzsprout

5 Steps to start a podcast on YouTube

Step #1. Buy your video gear

You can record your video episode in two ways. Neither option requires a lot of podcasting equipment, and both are easy to set up, even for beginners.

Record video remotely

Remote recording tools are great for capturing long-distance interviews.

This option doesn't require an elaborate setup. Just plug your microphone into your computer or interface, choose it as your input, and start recording.

This recording method is simple and requires little to no post-production. Our favorite remote recording tools are:

• Riverside.fm
• Squadcast
• Zoom

RESOURCE: Learn how to record a remote podcast.

Record using an external camera

External cameras capture higher-quality video than a webcam and are great for in-person interviews with a co-host or solo podcasters.

You can use your iPhone camera attached to an affordable tripod or invest in one of these separate camcorders:

• Logitech C920x
• Logitech BRIO Ultra HD
• Elgato Facecam

If you want a more professional camera, we recommend the Canon M50 II. For either of these recording options, we recommend one of these top-rated podcast mics.

Step #2. Record episode

For HD YouTube videos, record in 1280 x 720p (for 720p) or 1920 x 1080 (for 1080p). YouTube thumbnails need to have a resolution of at least 1280 x 720 with a width of at least 640 pixels.

To get the best lighting, use a ring light or position yourself with a window towards your face. Be mindful of your background, too. You can sit in front of a plain wall or invest in a backdrop to make it more interesting.

Step #3. Edit episode

Edit your episode to cut out fluff and mistakes to make it flow. For basic edits, you can use a tool like:

• Lightworks
• OpenShot
• iMovie

For more involved editing, consider full-featured video editing software like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro.

YouTube supports many file types but recommends exporting your podcast episode as an MP4 video format.

Step #4. Upload video to YouTube

You can upload your video on your personal YouTube account under Your Channel in the drop-down menu.

Try to think of the best title with relevant keywords and add chapter markers with timestamps to help viewers navigate your episode.

Check out YouTube's Content Creator page for how-to articles and FAQs.

Step #5. Publish audio separately to an RSS Feed

If you use a remote recording tool like Riverside.fm, you'll get a WAV recording separate from your video. From here, you can upload the new episode to your podcast host.

Buzzsprout podcasters can also upload an MP4 video file to their dashboard and we'll take the audio from the file to create an audio-only episode.

If you record in person, we suggest recording your audio content directly to recording software so you have separate audio and video files.