Video Podcast recording in Glasgow: How to Record One That's Actually Worth Watching
Recording a video podcast in Glasgow is straightforward if you know what you're doing and significantly more expensive if you don't.
This guide covers what the process actually looks like from first enquiry to finished file, what separates a video podcast worth publishing from one that quietly gets abandoned after three episodes, and why where you record matters more than most people expect.
What a Video Podcast Actually Is (And Isn't)
A video podcast is a recorded conversation, interview, or solo show that's shot with one or more cameras and distributed as both video and audio. The video version typically lives on YouTube. The audio version goes to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the rest.
It's not a talking head filmed on a phone. It's not a Zoom recording with screen capture. And it's not a corporate interview with a single static shot and no editorial control. A video podcast is a repeatable content format with a consistent visual identity, shot in conditions that make it worth watching rather than just listening.
That distinction matters because the bar has risen considerably. YouTube's podcast library now has over a billion monthly viewers. The shows pulling those audiences are well-lit, well-framed, and produced with enough camera coverage to keep the visual experience moving. Matching that standard from a kitchen table or a Zoom call is no longer realistic.
Why Glasgow Is a Viable Place to Do This Properly
Five years ago, the options for professional video podcast production in Scotland were limited to broadcast facilities built for TV, which were expensive, inflexible, and not set up for the conversational format that podcasting requires. That's changed. Glasgow now has purpose-built studios offering cinema-grade cameras, acoustic treatment, live switching, and experienced producers who understand the format.
For Scottish businesses, that matters practically. You don't need to travel to London or Manchester to access broadcast-quality production. You can record in Glasgow, distribute globally, and have finished files the same week.
The Recording Process at PSG, Step by Step
Here's what a typical video podcast session looks like at Podcast Studio Glasgow, which gives you a useful template for evaluating any studio you consider.
Before the session
We discuss format, guest numbers, set preference (table or fireside easy chairs), and whether you want live streaming alongside the recording. If it's your first session, we also talk through what you're building towards: a one-off corporate video, a weekly show, a content series. That shapes how we set up the production.
On the day
You arrive at 279 Abercromby Street in the east end, five minutes from the city centre (ring 109 at the glass door!). Bridgeton train station is an eight-minute walk. There's a production suite where you can drop bags, have a coffee, and watch previous recordings on the TV while we set up.
In psg1, the main recording studio, the session runs with up to three Blackmagic 6K cinema cameras all routed through a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme Pro ISO switcher. Cam or I operate the live switch from a separate production area. You present. We handle the technical side entirely.
Audio goes through Rode Procaster dynamic mics, one per guest, run through a Rodecaster Pro. Dynamic mics reject room noise more effectively than condensers, which matters in a space where multiple people are talking simultaneously.
If you have a remote guest, their video and audio is pulled into the production cleanly rather than screenshared onto a monitor in the corner.
After the session
You receive a link to download the programme cut, the ISO files for each camera (if needed), and the audio track, all sent via WeTransfer. We recommend saving the files onto an external hard drive. What you do with those is up to you: some clients edit in-house, some use our post-production service, and some take the files to their own editor. The footage is yours.
What Makes a Video Podcast Worth Watching
Equipment is necessary but not sufficient. The studios that produce consistently good video podcasts share a few characteristics beyond camera specs.
Set design that reads well on camera. A visually interesting background, consistent lighting, and a setup that looks intentional rather than improvised. At the Podcast Studio Glasgow, we have 3 sets: a traditional table set with overhead LED and RGB accent lighting, and an easy-chair, fireside-chat-style set with a feature wall. Both are designed to look good in a thumbnail as well as in full playback. And then there’s psg2, which is ideal for solo podcasts, remote podcast recording, or if it’s just one-on-one.
Camera coverage that gives editors options. A single camera recording locks you into whatever framing was chosen at the start. Three or four cameras with live switching means your programme cut already has editorial movement, and your ISO files mean your editor can still adjust at any moment after the fact.
Audio that doesn't require mental effort. Listeners and viewers tolerate average visuals. They close the tab for poor audio. A properly treated acoustic space, dynamic microphones, and a competent audio engineer make a measurable difference in whether people stay watching.
A host who isn't distracted by the technology. The most common reason video podcasts plateau early is that the host is half-focused on the equipment. When a producer is running the technical side, the conversation is better. Better conversations make better episodes. Better episodes grow audiences.
What Video Podcast Recording Costs in Glasgow
At Podcast Studio Glasgow, recording time starts at £75 per hour. That includes the studio, the cameras, the live switching, and a producer in the room. There are no add-ons for the technical setup.
For a typical 45-minute episode with setup and wrap time, most clients book two hours. At £75 per hour that's £150 for a session that produces a switched programme cut, ISO files for all cameras, and isolated audio tracks for every guest.
Post-production editing is available separately if needed. Pricing for that depends on episode length and the complexity of the edit.
For organisations that record regularly, the Production Partner Programme offers six monthly sessions for £1,500, which works out at £250 per session, with post-production included.
Who Records Video Podcasts in Glasgow
The clients we work with fall into a few recognisable groups.
Scottish businesses are building a content marketing channel. Typically, a managing director or marketing manager who wants a regular show for YouTube and LinkedIn. The goal is authority and visibility within their sector, not a mass audience.
Public and third sector organisations. We've worked with NHS Education Scotland, Scottish Water, EnteroBiotix, MLT Digital, and Scottish Drug Forum on content that must meet a production standard appropriate for public communications. These projects often have longer planning phases and more specific delivery requirements.
Independent podcasters and creators who've outgrown home setups. People who started recording at home, built an audience, and now want the production quality to match where the show has got to.
People launching a new show who want to do it right from episode one rather than relaunch later.
The One Question Worth Asking Any Glasgow Studio Before You Book
Ask them what happens if a camera angle doesn't work during the session.
If they're recording ISO files for every camera, the answer is: your editor fixes it in post, no problem. If they're not, the answer is: that angle is gone and you're stuck with whatever the live switch produced. For a one-off corporate video, that's a risk worth understanding before you commit to a booking.
Ready to record a video podcast in Glasgow? Book a session or get in touch with Mark and Cameron to talk through your project before committing. We're at 279 Abercromby Street, five minutes from Glasgow city centre. Book recording time | Get in touch
