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PodcastYouTubeContentHow to Start a Podcast YouTube Channel in 2026 (Complete Guide)
Video podcasts are the fastest-growing content format on YouTube. Joe Rogan, Ranveer Allahbadia, and countless creators have proven that long-form conversation content builds massive, loyal audiences. This guide shows you how to launch a podcast on YouTube.
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide
Define your podcast concept
Choose your niche, format (interview/solo), and target audience. 'Startup founder interviews in Hindi' is specific and valuable.
Set up basic recording
2 good microphones (₹3,000-8,000 each), a camera (phone works), and a clean background. Audio quality is the top priority.
Book and record your first 5 guests
Start with people in your network. Prepare thoughtful questions. Record 60-90 minute conversations.
Implement the clip strategy
Every episode should produce 10-20 Shorts clips. This drives discovery while full episodes drive watch time.
Monetize through sponsorships and ads
YouTube ads on full episodes, brand sponsorships (₹25K-5L per episode), listener memberships, and event/consulting revenue.
Why video podcasts are YouTube's fastest-growing format
Podcast content is booming:
- YouTube is now the #1 podcast platform — surpassing Spotify and Apple Podcasts
- India's podcast audience grew to 175 million listeners in 2025
- Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) built India's largest podcast to 10M+ subscribers
- Long watch times — Podcasts drive 30-120 minute sessions, maximizing ad revenue
- Clip strategy — One 2-hour podcast produces 20+ Shorts clips
The opportunity: niche topic podcasts in Hindi — while general podcasts are competitive, niche-specific podcasts (startup founders, doctors, teachers) have massive untapped potential.
Choosing your podcast sub-niche
Podcast niches that work on YouTube:
By topic: Business/entrepreneurship, health, relationships, technology, comedy, spirituality
By format: Interview-based, solo commentary, co-hosted discussion, panel debates
By audience: Professionals, students, entrepreneurs, self-improvement seekers, specific communities
By language: Hindi, English, Hinglish, regional languages
Best niches: entrepreneur interviews, health and wellness conversations, relationship advice, and industry-specific expert interviews.
Content ideas for your first 30 episodes
Interview episodes:
1. "[Entrepreneur] — how they built a ₹100 crore business"
2. "[Doctor] — health myths debunked"
3. "[Career expert] — jobs of the future"
4. "[Financial advisor] — money mistakes to avoid"
5. "[Creator] — building an audience from zero"
Solo/themed episodes:
6. "Lessons from my biggest failure"
7. "Books that changed my life"
8. "Unpopular opinions in [your field]"
9. "Q&A — answering listener questions"
10. "Trends that will define 2026"
Shorts (clips from episodes):
11. "Best business advice in 60 seconds" (clip)
12. "This changed my perspective" (guest highlight)
13. "Harsh truth about [topic]" (viral clip)
14. "Guest's most controversial opinion" (debate clip)
15. "Story that gave me chills" (emotional moment)
How to create podcast content with AI
AI tools maximize podcast content output:
1. Clip generation — Use FluxNote to create polished clip Shorts from podcast episodes with captions and music
2. Episode teasers — Generate promotional teaser Shorts for upcoming episodes with AI editing
3. Highlight compilations — Build 'best moments' compilations from multiple episodes
4. Audio-to-video conversion — Turn audio-only podcasts into visual content with AI-generated video elements
The podcast clip-to-Shorts strategy is the single most effective growth tactic — one episode should produce 10-20 Shorts.
Pro Tips
- Your clip strategy is more important than the full episode for growth — invest time in creating great Shorts
- Book guests with existing audiences to cross-pollinate followers
- Audio quality is non-negotiable — viewers will tolerate average video but not bad audio
- Ask 'tell me a story' type questions — stories are more engaging than abstract advice
- Create timestamps for every episode so viewers can jump to topics they care about