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Patreon Poll: What type of show do you want in 2026? (Patreon)

Published:
2025-12-27 19:26:17
Edited:
2025-12-27 19:29:47
Imported:
2025-12

Poll

Patreon Poll: What type of show do you want in 2026?

  • Be available in video alongside the audio edition 6
  • Be focused on audio with the occasional video bonus 341
  • 2025-12-27
  • 347 votes
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Content

Hey Post Games supporters!

I'd like your input on how I can best use my weekly production time in 2026.

Over the past few months, I've experimented with video versions of the show as a Patreon-exclusive bonus. I never made video an official addition to either tier, because I wanted to give myself space to learn the workflow and gauge interest from y'all after you had the chance to watch a bundle of episodes.

I'm genuinely torn on which direction to go from here. Keep moving forward with video and make it an official part of the Patreon? Or reset my focus purely on audio?

On one hand, most podcast prognosticators believe video is crucial to a show's long-term viability. And I can recognize video's value, especially for bigger shows that have dedicated video editors who can put together a rich video product alongside the podcast. While my work isn't nearly as polished, I'm satisfied with what I've been able to create as a solo operation.

On the other hand, I wonder if the audio version of the show would be better if I didn't have to worry about performing for a camera and putting a few hours into video edits each week. And I also worry that I'm making a video for a very tiny portion of the audience that would be just as happy to "watch" the logo and a sound visualizer.

Truly, I don't know the answer. So, I'd like to hear from you, both through the poll and in the comments. Do you watch the video version? Do you prefer one version over the other? What parts of the show would you like to get more TLC in the coming months?

Here's the poll. And please don't worry about my workload; my work week will be the same number of hours either way. This is a question of where those hours get spent.

In 2026, I want Post Games episodes to...

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Comments

WarioTush

I’m an Audio Man myself, as I mostly listen while driving or working out. But I’m satisfied either way.

Chris Dunn

I do watch some podcasts as videos, but I mostly prefer to listen so a focus on audio would be my choice. But I’m excited for the future either way!

Directional Joy

I would be happy with audio only, across the board, but I see the appeal for video format (especially, for interviews).

Kyle Starr

I listen to all of my podcasts exclusively in audio form. The occasional video episode would be neat if visuals were critical to the story telling and/or it was a unique (bonus) type of episode — live gameplay (à la a Dunky review); on the street interviews; physical experiences (conventions, experimental games, developer interviews/office tours); a year end extravaganza packed with hollywood’s biggest stars with live performances from The Black Eyed Peas, the Jonas Brothers, and Keith Urban; a hot tub special with The Besties… that sorta thing.

James W.

I don't do anything with video podcasts unless it's shorts on YouTube or whatever. I like the *idea* of video, but honestly I never consume it.

Tikwid

I watch some podcasts that have video and I listen to some podcasts that have video. I think you have a strong sense of when something should be on video and when it doesnt need to be. For instance, I loved the video format of the Journalism 101 series. But the weekly podcast doesn't necessarily need to be video, unless maybe it calls for one every once in a while, depending on the topic.

Robert Secundus

Is *video* what's necessary for longetivity? Or is *availability on video platforms* necessary? It's just hard for me to square "everything visual must be written/ designed with the assumption that the audience isn't paying attention to the screen, is doing something else" and "longform Content [sorry] must be visual for longterm success." From an outsider's perspective, it seems like Pivot to Video 2 is motivated by a lot of commentators noticing the success of Rogan et al and just extrapolating wildly from there. It seems more likely that youtube's algorithm is just necessary for success, rather than video itself is necessary.

Elyse

I’d hate to sway you toward something that would hurt the longevity of the podcast, but I personally only listen to the audio! I am usually commuting by car or working, so I can’t really do video podcasts. That being said, I’m just one opinion out of many. But I’d hate for you to be getting burnt out on something when you don’t need to be! What gives your podcast some of its special sauce, in my opinion, is the very thorough show notes you post here. I’m grateful for them every single time and find myself wishing other podcasts did it too!

Aaron White

Would absolutely rather you focus your time on the audio side, knowing how time consuming video can be. But also want you to do whatever you can that makes you the most comfortable financially!

0nlygh0sts

I personally only listen to audio podcasts, but would be fine with videos understanding that I probably would only listen to them the majority of the time!

Dustin Belyea

I very much prefer audio and there have been shows I've dropped when video becomes the priority. That said, should do whatever is more profitable as I'd hate to see this show go away

Dillon Sedar

Yeah Chris, the video is nice to see your face and have it feel personal, but I will be honest in that I barely use it. 99% of the time I am using your show, I am listening while driving, riding a bike, doing dishes, etc. And if it saves you some stress in the process, I’ll (and I’m sure many others) will still be here supporting. ☺️🫶🏻

Colin Archer

I would prefer an audio-focused experience because I rarely watch video podcasts. I would also like to request some content focused on music and audio design in games, especially from a historical perspective.

Goositrous

I know nothing about the business and monetization side of this question, but I only care about the audio product here. I have infinitely more time available to listen to something than I do to sit and watch something.

Casey Wittner

As someone who consumes a ton of podcasts, I’ve never once considered a video version of one. Personally, I hate video content. If I’m sitting to watch something, it’s going to be film or tv, and not on a smartphone or computer. I understand its rise in popularity even if I don’t enjoy it, but I have found myself increasingly frustrated when things that are clearly visual jokes/framing creep into my audio experience. I’m not an expert in podcast economics, but I find it hard to believe the juice is worth the squeeze.

Nick

I will probably only ever listen to it, but I understand that YouTube and THE ALGORITHMS is a part of growth. This is a terrible future.

Tessa H.

My visual focus is almost always preoccupied while listening to podcasts so I'm perfectly happy with just audio. A video element actually makes me less likely to consume something in a timely manner, even if I really want to, since I have to wait for the rare chunk of time when I can sit down and focus on just that.

Zak Kerr

I've been an audio only listener, but I do understand the need for video. I'm a video producer, so I hear it to no end. Maybe have a simple video version available and make well produced reels to promote the podcast/expand your reach? Hmm, but that might be more work all together... Like others have mentioned, a Post Games video edition would be really cool when the subject matter calls for it!

Patrick Hightower

I think you are doing great work with the show, and will keep supporting your work in whatever form works for you. For me, audio is supreme. I agree with others that video is fine when it adds to the episode, but my consumption of the show is almost always when I am also doing something else like commuting to work or walking in the park. Video is harder to find the time to consume. I waited to watch the 18 reasons to be thankful until I could consume it as video, it was over a week before I got to it. Thanks for letting us be part of your process.

Bent Stamnes

Don’t bother with video. If a podcast stands to benefit from visual aids, put them on Patreon and link to them from the episode notes.

Data_Error

I'm relieved to find that I'm with the crowd in that I almost exclusively listen to podcasts in situations where video is either impractical or a distraction. To me, podcasts are an extension of radio as a medium, and I find myself actively engaging less with podcasts when it feels like I'm listening to a television broadcast while missing visual context, which is the way that podcasts produced for video tend to slide in my experience.

Michael Wilson

I had always assumed that the reason podcasters put their shows on YouTube was so that people could discover the shows through YouTube, not because video actually added anything to the show.

Alt

As I understand it, the video aspect of a podcast is mostly there so that you can get clips to push into tiktok and all other short video platforms and get more ways to reach new audiences. On top of that, it seems like the baseline is to post daily on those platforms, so I wonder how much of the contents of your episodes you would be able to adapt to get into shorts

Groove Wizard

I think your effort is best spent on the occasional bit of video content, to give you some flexibility if that happens to be the best medium for a particular topic. You've been in a load of media, so I don't need to tell you about the medium influencing the form or anything like that. This podcast is an incredible radio show, and you'll probably get better returns sticking with that focus you naturally gravitated towards. Come content that calls for video - I don't know, a deep dive into game engines or graphics, or Frank Lantz coming in with some crazy slideshow - go for it!

Slink

Your show makes for excellent audio and doesn’t seem to need any visual help, outside of maybe a few special features here n there. It listens so well as a radio type show. I think that’s a part of what makes it special. But I’m biased and rarely watch videos, and also don’t know about the business side of things.

Dan Sanderson

+1 to mostly enjoying Post Games in audio-only situations. I'll add that I haven't really figured out how to reliably enjoy video content hosted exclusively on Patreon. I have an email inbox full of links to unwatched Post Games videos that I want to get to. Meanwhile, I mostly consume video on YouTube, and podcast audio in the car or walking around. I think you should do with the show whatever interests you personally, but this might be a minor technical speed bump for the audience.

Zachary Martel

As much as I like the option to watch the video content I think I only indulged in that once. I tend to consume podcasts while driving or doing something else. BTW, for what it's worth, Post Games has quickly become a favorite that I look forward to!

REX_RIOT

If there is a video version of an episode, I hesitate to listen to the audio only, because I feel like I might be missing something. But it's much easier for me to listen to things than watch things, which means I still haven't watched (or listened) to a lot of the most recent episodes! I like podcasts as radio, as an audio only production, as something I know my blind pal can enjoy in the same way I do, without being left out at all. It's also a lot easier for me to keep up with audio only podcasts because I can pair them with my chores! Thanks for helping me get my chores done!

br4in

For me, podcasts are an audio-only medium. I listen while I’m riding the train or doing chores around the house. Video podcasts are a commitment that doesn’t work for my life, even though I watch lots of long-form video (like essays and reviews). In my opinion, audio podcasts with a video component progressively make the audio worse, because communication shifts to focus on video instead of audio.

Tomba6969

Love the audio, even 101s I have never seen and just listen. I do like the hints that you have clips mentioned in the video though. So like a link to the clips you mention in the post (like a youtube timestamp thing in the video description) might be fun without all the need to film and edit yourself. But ya, team audio here.

Somm Bombadil

Personally, I will only ever listen!

Kenny Park

I'm a video editor, so you'd think I'd be all about the video version. But I'd rather listen, tbh, and the video version just makes me wonder if I'm missing some great content that can only be seen. I'm stating my own podcast series in 2026, and have been racking my brains trying to figure out how to have a video version worth watching without short changing the audio listeners. So far I've come up with nothing. Certainly, I've never seen it done. So I'd recommend concentrating on the audio.

Fernando Dominguez

As an audio only podcast I feel this poll will be biased since we’re all here and supporting you already as audio only. The McElroys did the logo with audio thing for a while, I’m sure you’ve talked to them extensively about it. I never watch full podcasts on YouTube but I do watch MBMBAM, Get Played, and Conan O’Brien clips constantly; however, the vibe of all three of those podcasts is different than yours. They are group shows hosted by professional comedians, they’re very animated and regularly they’ll do physical comedy that gets referenced on the audio and makes me want to watch to get the full experience. (I would watch Besties clips) Your show is much more NPR-like, you don’t interview celebrities constantly performing for the camera. Additionally, some of your guests would probably act differently and maybe hold back if they know you’re releasing a video. For what is worth, Conan’s producer has spoken extensively about how their YouTube audience is entirely different from their audio one; so as a way to grow the show it seems effective; however, you also don’t have an already established YouTube audience of millions after hosting a TV show for 30 years.

kaputt

I feel like I missed the boat on watching podcasts, I just don't understand it! My listening habits are heavily tied to walking, driving, cleaning, going to the gym and I can't imagine ever turning into a video podcast.

D. Alfonso

I wonder if your audience trends older, and so we’re all gonna be fine with audio only. Like others here, I also don’t understand the video-pivot on a lot of my podcasts lately since I mostly listen to talking heads… and I’m 36 and have been listening to podcasts for well over a decade and have my habits established (but if it’s to feed the algorithm/Youtube views, I guess I get it!). Hope your holidays are going well. :)

Kat Toomey

Like others have mentioned, for me podcasts are something to do while driving, folding laundry, breastfeeding, etc., so if there's a video version I get FOMO and it's actually more distracting for me to wonder what the visuals are, since I can only do audio. Thank you for taking this question to your listeners!

Sandy Lester

My partner is one of those "I need a video unless I know the speaker well" types; I'm almost always consuming podcasts in a scenario where I won't be watching at the same time. Selfishly I enjoyed seeing your video answering my mailbag question (thanks so much but the way, I thought your response was great) but honestly, I still default to audio-only most of the time. I hope you focus on the bits you enjoy most and don't worry about video if it's a lot of extra work.

James Alexander

I won't lie I didn't watch any of the videos you put out. A lot of my video watching goes to other video game content where visuals are a big part of the experience. That makes it hard to fit more videos in. I continue to think of Post Games like NPR, which is an audio experience for me. When I'm in the car, Post Games/Besties/What Went Wrong. When I'm at the computer/TV, Kinda Funny, MTG content, and EV content.

Joe Moore

The type of show I want personally is what you're making, long-form audio content. I think that even if you don't end up doing anything with the video stuff now, you may regret not having it at some point. I was doing both some long form audio content and a youtube channel. The youtube channel started to pick up steam in a way my audio stuff never did and now I really regret having several pieces of work in only an audio format. Also for discoverability short form video content is the biggest trend right now and the best way to reach new eyeballs, even if most of those eyeballs don't turn into regular listeners. I know Russ is working with KF now, may be worth a conversation with either Greg or Tim on how their video, both short and long form, perform compared to their audio stuff. Especially in the way of discoverability. Obviously, they have a very different format but those guys seem to be doing something right with their brand. As long as the content you're making remains in this format, I think you'll have a good retention rate with your core audience. Video would be mainly for grabbing new people and extending your reach.

Will

I follow a separate set of creators on YouTube who focus on video content, no need for more here. I listen to podcasts when I can't watch something.

Haunted Toaster

Probably been said, but this question just makes me think of the “why” behind you possibly putting in the extra work for video. Like the Plague Inc game or Hades, what aspect of things are you needing to prioritize at this point in the run? Will an addition medium help with that or will an adjustment in the show itself (or both?) be the path of least resistance to getting there? Sorry to shoot questions back at you (quid pro quo, Clarice), but we know increased membership, financial growth opportunities and avenues, sea changing markets as we age and technology changes, etc will always be competing priorities. I surely speak for many of us in saying I’d love for the thing garnering the most weight to be what *you want* to be doing. That enthusiasm will always shine through and we want it to be exciting for you as well. So, as the show continues to mature and you navigate the changing “where” of your work (video, audio, etc) along with the “what” (guesting on different shows, drawing stories from your lengthy exp and knowledge, dynamic interviews), thank you for always keeping this something deep down you really enjoy doing. And Chris, thank you for always letting us know how we can help with any of it because we’re always rooting for you and we’ve got your back!