How to Start a Video Podcast in 2026 from Zero (Step by Step)

👩🏽‍💻 Apply for Emerging Voices Accelerator 👉 https://hiwote.typeform.com/to/GRciL3o9 👉 Try Transistor for Free → https://transistor.fm/?via=hiwote 📥 Grab the free 10-step guide 👉 https://tenstepstolaunch.depthandcand... 📸 CAMERAS: • iPhone 14 or above (records in 4K) • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (~$499 / $629 creator combo) — my main camera • Sony ZV-E10 (~$800 with kit lens) 🎤 MICROPHONES: • Blue Yeti Nano • Audio-Technica AT2020 / ATR2100 • Shure MV7+what (I'm using now) 💡 LIGHTING: • Elgato Key Light • Ring light (Amazon or Best Buy) 👩🏽‍💻 RECORDING & EDITING • Riverside — https://riverside.com/ • Transistor (podcast hosting): https://transistor.fm/?via=hiwote • Descript (AI editing): https://get.descript.com/hiwotepodcasts • Handbrake — convert video format for podcast hosts • Music: Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/4906m4 • Newsletter: Substack (free) (Note: Some links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.) How to start a video podcast as a beginner with not a huge budget. Learn the exact 2026 workflow to create a video podcast efficiently. Many creators struggle with the transition from audio to video, but this guide simplifies the process. Whether you are using an iPhone or a dedicated camera setup, you will learn how to align your hardware with your production goals. This video breaks down the essential podcast equipment setup required to get started without overcomplicating your workflow. We cover a step-by-step method to record without errors and ensure your publishing process is streamlined. If you want to create a podcast that looks professional while keeping your workload manageable, this strategy is designed for you. By focusing on efficient recording and publishing, you can maintain consistency and grow your audience effectively. Subscribe for weekly podcast production tips, and comment below if you prefer audio-only or video-first content. 🙋🏾‍♀️ Who am I? Hey, I'm Hiwote, but my friends call me Hiwi! 👋🏾 I'm a podcast producer, and I've worked on shows like Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, This is Dating (featured in TIME Magazine as one of the best podcasts of 2022), and projects with The New York Times, TED, and more. My goal? To help aspiring podcasters gain the creative clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are. –––– Ready to start? ✅ Subscribe for weekly tips on how to create and grow a podcast that feels like you. 📥 Grab the free 10-step guide: https://tenstepstolaunch.depthandcand... Want to Stay Connected? 📱 Instagram:   / emergingvoicesstudio   ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Why You Can Trust Me 01:40 - Step 1: Define What Only You Can Make 06:33 - Step 2: Structure Episodes So People Actually Listen 11:14 - Step 3: Recording Your Podcast Episode 16:23 - Step 4: Editing Your Podcast 18:36 - Step 5: Publishing Your Podcast 22:21 - Your Free Resources