About this episode

In this episode, Haylee Gaffin discusses whether video is necessary for podcasting in 2026 and explores the implications of video as a format versus a strategy.

Is video actually necessary for podcasting in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my answer to that question, and it might surprise you. Because simply turning on a camera isn’t a growth strategy.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative , a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com , plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Video isn’t the strategy, it’s the format (1:11) Podcasting and YouTubing are not the same thing (2:15) The rise of video podcasting (4:22) The real cost of video (5:10) If you’re going to do YouTube, consider Shorts (8:38) You don’t need full video production to benefit from video (9:33) Is video necessary for podcasting in 2026? (11:42) Defining a podcast (12:37) Permission to podcast your way (14:47) Mentioned in this Episode: What Is a Podcast? Podcast Industry Taskforce Forms to Determine Definition and More: hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcast-industry-taskforce-forms Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Website…

People in this episode

Host: Haylee Gaffin

Topics covered

• video podcasting
• growth strategy
• podcasting formats
• YouTube
• content creation
• podcast definition

Keywords

• video podcasting
• podcasting
• YouTube
• content strategy
• Gaffin Creative
• podcast growth
• Shorts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gaffin Creative, Hollywood Reporter

Products: YouTube, Shorts

More episodes of Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

• 221: Why 5-Minute Podcast Episodes Can Be More Powerful Than 30-Minute Ones · July 21, 2026 · 5 min
• 220: 5 Permission Slips Every Podcaster Needs to Build a Sustainable Podcast · July 14, 2026 · 20 min
• Bonus: Your Marketing Isn’t Converting Because It’s Missing One-On-One Connection with Polly Pollock ft. Colie James of Business-First Creatives · July 7, 2026 · 53 min
• 219: Five Things I Wish More Podcasters Knew in 2026 · June 30, 2026 · 17 min
• 217: Your Podcast Is Not Just Content—It’s Part of Your Business Ecosystem · June 16, 2026 · 14 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters podcast page.