First of all, a huge thank you to all of you who are listening and watching The Technology Evangelist Podcast. I'm overwhelmed by how many of you are checking it out and subscribing. It's been a hugely humbling last few months. As most of you know, I've been blogging here for well over two decades. One of the reasons I started this blog was because I was looking for a way to actually connect with folks. When I wrote for Dental Products Report, I had no way of knowing how many of you were reading my columns and, more importantly, if you were enjoying them. When the ability to blog came along, suddenly I could actually see the metrics and answer questions. This blog became one of those "labors of love" for me because I actually could tell people were reading my stuff.
Of course, with the evolution of how we communicate, a podcast seemed the next great move to reach the profession. I had considered creating a podcast in the past, but with my life being as busy as it is, the thought of needing even more time to create, edit, etc seemed overwhelming. When my good friend Sean Ryan (CEO at Medidenta) reached out to me and suggested I give it a try, I was interested, but I told him I just didn't have the time for all of the 'backend' work that it would require. It was when Sean offered to have the team at Medidenta handle all of that for me, that the idea really took root in my tiny brain. I will always be incredibly grateful to him for that offer.
Since those first discussions, The Technology Evangelist Podcast has really gained some traction. I want to state again how grateful and honored I am that many of you are tuning in and subscribing. It gives me a super great feeling to know that you see value in what I'm doing.
Moving on to the meat of this post, I've recently had a few folks ask me if the podcast is audio only or if there is a way to also watch the video of the episodes. I'm figuring that if those subscribers weren't sure, probably a lot of others weren't sure as well. So, to answer that question... the answer is a resounding YES! It's available in both audio *and* video. Take your pick! We've really tried to meet the demands of the audience so whether you want to just listen or listen *and* watch, we've got you covered.
If you are in front of a screen and want the video you can find it on our YouTube Channel. However both the audio *and* the video episodes are also available via Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts.
If you need some info on both formats and want to watch or listen no matter where you find them, here's a quick primer courtesy of Google Gemini, which is Google's LLM AI system:
Video podcasts are not limited to YouTube and are available on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Here's a quick breakdown:
Apple Podcasts: The platform supports video podcasts, allowing creators to upload both audio and video versions of their shows. Many popular video podcasts are fully accessible through the Apple Podcasts app.
Spotify: Spotify has significantly expanded its support for video podcasts. Listeners can watch the video feed directly within the Spotify app, and the content often syncs with the audio feed, allowing users to switch between them.
YouTube: YouTube is, of course, a major platform for video podcasts, often serving as the primary distribution channel for the video version of a show.
The key difference is how each platform handles the format, but all three are major players in distributing video podcast content.
I want to end this post with another huge THANK YOU to all of you who are checking us out. Myself and the great team at Medidenta are incredibly grateful for the support you are showing us. I'm open to your feedback, so please make a comment here or wherever you're listening and watching. I'm always looking for great ideas, great topics to cover, and great guests to interview. This effort is *truly* about giving all of you what you want. A podcast is nothing without an audience and I want you all to know, that from the bottom of my heart, this is a journey we're all on together! Thanks for coming along for the ride!
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