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[Svengoolie007]

It seems that every podcast now has a video feed, and a lot of times they even act like the video version is the main way to consume it. I can't imagine having the kind of time that would be needed for that. I think of podcasts/radio shows as something to listen to while doing other things. Working, driving, exercising, cooking, walking, cleaning. I turn them on a lot during many situations! Never something to just sit around watching these guys talking though.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Yes. I prefer video format for the few I listen to. Nine Club & Rogan mostly.

 

[Svengoolie007]

Yes. I prefer video format for the few I listen to. Nine Club & Rogan mostly.

Yeah so when I listen to Rogan, I'll watch the video for maybe the first five minutes, top. See the guest, you know. I'm not going to just watch these guys in a studio for 3 hours though. I don't get that.

 

[Taxexemption]

For me it's rare. It's got to be a 1/100 podcast. Occasionally I will look at the screen to see the faces or reactions of the people on the podcast if there is an interesting moment. Most of the time I am doing one of the following,


1: Playing a video game. It's great to listen to podcasts while grinding in an RPG or otherwise doing some part of a video game that is not part of the story or particularly thrilling.


2: Running/walking. When I'm exercising I'm always listening to a podcast or music.


3: Doing a really mundane task at work.


If I'm not doing any of the above I might actually watch the video, but it's still got to be a really great podcast or i'll start doing one of the above.

 

[DetectiveBananas]

I’ll watch the much shorter segments of a podcast. Usually, like a 3-5 minute clip that way I can skip topics I don’t care for.

 

[Futurematic]

I can read and listen faster than I can watch a video—and both are more convenient than video virtually all of the time. So I’m with the OP, never watch them.

Shrug. I’ve got the same problem with video essays, I don’t have an hour to watch when it has like 5 minutes worth of reading in it. Darn shame the written word can’t even make podcast money lol

 

[Reality Czar]

Yes with multiple screens this is easily do-able. You can just put the video on your phone and stick it next to a TV if you are working or playing a game or whatever. If you have a laptop, there is screen number 3. Multitasking.

 

[kamkamkam]

9/10 ths of my podcast consumption is video.

I blame YouTube premium

 

[Dark Star]

I like watching videos. I find Joe Rogan in particular to be much more enjoyable on youtube compared to spotify. I just like seeing his expressions and the occasional screen capture of an image or article they're talking about. Plus, who doesn't like reading comments? I do for sure browse and surf the web/forums when listening to podcasts as well, but that's passive, lazy, non-serious listening.

I find audio books to be a much better way to entertain a long drive somewhere. I usually listen to music during average commutes rather than trying to pay attention to a some crime/horror podcast or whatever I'm currently into when I'm at the comfort of my bedroom desk.

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

People use the word "consume" when talking about watching a movie, playing a game, or listening to music. Anything is possible.

 

[AJUMP23]

Podcast are audio only for me. I listen while I drive.

 

[showernota]

If there’s humor involved I like having the option of seeing the person speaking.

 

[FreedomOfSpeech]

No but it's great to have as second screen while gaming. Listen and occasionally watch. Depends on the game though.

 

[Red Rackham's Revenge]

Watching is the only way for when Alex Jones is on Rogan

 

[Belmonte]

Usually I listen when I'm doing more mechanical stuff at my work. But it is cool to have it on video so I can stop the work for some moments to see a particular reaction. I would not want to lose Elon Musk smoking marijuana. Then I continue working.

 

[Davey Cakes]

As with most YouTube content, I’d usually split the computer screen. One half with a video podcast and the other with whatever else. Even with video game and political podcasts it’s sometimes nice to see the expressions of the hosts and guests. Easy Allies is still only doing their shows via Zoom but I’ll still half-watch them because I want to see the people.

That said, I’ve been doing more audio-only podcasts recently because my job allows me to listen to something the vast majority of the time.

 

[triplestation]

i remember mackin on some chinese food and watching the joe, eddie and alex jones episode shit was fantastic

 

[rofif]

Mega 64 podcast it's worth watching

 

[jufonuk]

Yeah so when I listen to Rogan, I'll watch the video for maybe the first five minutes, top. See the guest, you know. I'm not going to just watch these guys in a studio for 3 hours though. I don't get that.

I much prefer audio. Treat it like a radio broadcast. Plus audio takes up less data if I’m going to listen on the move. If they mention anything etc I can just look it up on the internet.

 

[greencoder]

I actually have a similar question about audio podcasts. Do people really listen to podcasts? I've tried to listen to some of them, and there usually was a host and a guest. So a host tells something on the topic, a guest says something meaningless, and they fucking COMMUNICATE and DISCUSS (as in fucking radio) and there is ad every now and then. Very little valuable information, it is much better to read non-fiction books on the topic or listen to fiction-audiobooks if you don't have time for reading (you do).

 

[Woo-Fu]

I listen to podcasts, even if they're in video. You guys have minimize buttons, don't you?

 

[eot]

I put them on 144p and leave them in the background. Only use youtube on my computer because the player is usually better than whatever shitty embedded mp3 player most podcast sites use.

 

[Armorian]

People even watch other people playing games and streaming, I don't fucking get it's a waste of time (like watching sports)

 

[SJRB]

You realize people have been "sitting around watching people talk" since basically the dawn of television, right?

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Yeah so when I listen to Rogan, I'll watch the video for maybe the first five minutes, top. See the guest, you know. I'm not going to just watch these guys in a studio for 3 hours though. I don't get that.

I got introduced to Rogan through YouTube while chilling on the couch. It's just part of it for me. Nine Club often shows video clips so there it's critical for me to watch.

I don't mind audio only but unless I am driving/traveling, it most likely means I'm not paying attention.

Watching is the only way for when Alex Jones is on Rogan

 

[MayauMiao]

I usually listen to audio podcast when I travel on a long journey and driving alone (work related trips). It really helps to keep me up and enjoying driving hours alone in the middle of the night.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Yes. I prefer watching podcasts. I get too distracted when it is audio only.

I think a large part of it is mannerisms. Especially if you have a guest like Alex Jones who communicates a lot with his hands, facial expressions and whatnot. It's funnier.

 

[EverydayBeast]