How to Start a Video Podcast in 2026 (Studio, Gear, Editing & Distribution)

Want to start a video podcast in 2026? In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to build your studio, choose the right gear, record, edit, and publish a video podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. You’ll learn: ▪️ Build an always-ready home video podcast studio ▪️ Best gear for solo, budget, and co-host setups ▪️ Record remote + in-person podcasts in Riverside ▪️ Edit faster with Riverside AI tools ▪️Export and publish your video podcast the right way Comment “I’m ready” and we’ll send the full gear list + links. Try Riverside: https://www.pss.media/riverside Podcast Your Way: https://www.podcastyourway.com 00:00 – Intro 01:15 – Solo Creator Studio 05:10 – Remote Budget Setup 05:57 – CoHost In-Person Setup 08:33 – Editing CoHost In- Person Show 10:34 – Editing Remote Interview 12:51– Publishing to YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔗 Gear Links SETUP 1: THE ALWAYS-READY SOLO STUDIO Desk https://geni.us/avAwB Lights https://geni.us/yvdq2G Dual Clamp https://geni.us/y7Dxms Camera https://geni.us/F2Hd Lens https://geni.us/MAG8J Microphone https://geni.us/7Ym5 Camlink HDMI- USB Converter https://geni.us/Q0pS Low Profile Mic Boom Arm https://geni.us/YOoM Prompter https://geni.us/SAbp0qA Under Desk Walking Pad https://geni.us/VQFGBtq SETUP 2: Budget Friendly Creator Studio Webcam https://geni.us/kxRiG Microphone https://geni.us/x0X1 Lights https://geni.us/yvdq2G SETUP 3: TWO-PERSON INTERVIEW SETUP Camera https://geni.us/6aWBCGi Lens https://geni.us/rhQLgnr Camlink HDMI- USB Converter https://geni.us/Q0pS Softboxes https://geni.us/8nwZiH Panel Lights https://geni.us/XS8I Fill light https://geni.us/0hRpn Microphones https://geni.us/7ko53 Audio Interface https://geni.us/VzGALA XLR Cable https://geni.us/LScP podcasting video podcasting starting a podcast how to start a podcast create a podcast make a podcast podcast in 2026 start podcasting