Why Your Podcast Needs to Be on YouTube in 2025

The Podcast Therapist: Podcast Growth and Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Are you wondering if YouTube is the future of podcasting? In this episode, discover why your podcast must be on YouTube in 2025. Shannon Hernandez not only dives into the 5 hard truths about YouTube podcasting but also breaks down the key insights shared during YouTube’s exclusive live podcasting event in December 2024.

From leveraging SEO-friendly thumbnails to optimizing playlists and monetization strategies like AdSense and channel memberships, this episode provides you with everything you need to succeed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your reach, this guide will show you how to tap into YouTube’s massive potential.

🟢 Why video podcasts are the future
🟢 Overcoming fears of video podcasting
🟢 The importance of SEO for YouTube podcasts
🟢 Native uploads, playlists, and growing your audience
🟢 Monetization tips: AdSense, memberships, and merch

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Episode Highlights:

📌 The 5 hard truths about why YouTube is essential for podcasting success
📌 Why audio-only formats limit your reach and monetization potential
📌 How to leverage YouTube playlists, thumbnails, and descriptions for growth
📌 The importance of SEO and transcripts for discoverability on YouTube
📌 Practical strategies for creating engaging video content without breaking the bank
📌 YouTube monetization tips: AdSense, memberships, super chats, and merch
📌 How YouTube’s algorithm can bring your content to new audiences

Connect with Shannon:

LinkedIn: 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonjhernandez1

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction
04:25 - Podcasting prediction at Podcast Movement in 2023 by Steve Goldstein
09:32 - 5 Hard Truths About Why Your Podcast Needs to Be On YouTube
23:18 - Breaking down YouTube’s Live Event on Podcasting
25:57 - How YouTube Wants You To Upload Podcasts
28:46 - Growing a Podcast
34:11 - Video Podcasting Thumbnails for YouTube
35:45 - Podcast Monetization
41:23 - Titling and Show Naming for Visibility
46:33 - Visual Strategies for Audio Only Podcasts
57:29 - Should You Do Shorts or Long Form Content?
59:13 - What is the IDEAL Podcast Length?
1:00:26 - Reminder of why doing the work on YouTube for podcast will pay off

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