How to Make a Video Podcast Intro That Keeps Viewers Hooked

Video podcast intros are explained step by step in this video, showing how to create a strong video podcast intro that grabs attention and sets the tone for your show. If your podcast is stuck under 100 views or downloads, this one tweak will completely change the game - your intro. I’ll show you exactly how to craft a killer podcast intro that hooks viewers instantly using examples and step-by-step tools with Riverside. 🌟Try Riverside for FREE: https://riverside.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=youtube_description 📺 Videos Mentioned https://youtu.be/hCqk9kCiHNs?si=Wu6EkM5U8AObsxyN https://youtu.be/1qfGqtkIFsM?si=4jyyUbSz4ejMeLLg ⚡️ Channels with Great Intros @ColinandSamir @TheDiaryOfACEO @jay @melrobbins ------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Great Intro Examples 01:30 What Makes a Good Intro #1 02:04 What Makes a Good Intro #2 02:40 What Makes a Good Intro #3 03:05 What Makes a Good Intro #5 04:40 Step-by-Step Instructions 05:30 Planning for an Intro 05:54 Copy and Paste Video 06:24 Changing Layouts 06:45 Image Overlays 07:10 Add Background Music 07:47 Add Video B-Roll 08:14 Text Overlays 08:40 Upload Your Video Clips 08:58 Generate AI Video 09:57 Animated Captions 10:53 Create Vertical Reels -------- JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Join over 26K creators who are learning together, supporting each other, lending advice, finding guests, and connecting with other creators https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A7u9kShVj/ -------- FIND US ON ⬇️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverside.fm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/riverside-fm X: https://x.com/RiversidedotFM Threads:https://www.threads.com/@riverside.fm Our Blog: https://www.riverside.com/blog Newsletter: https://creators.riverside.com/newsletter -------- DOWNLOAD OUR APPS 📲 iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1554443872 🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=riverside.fm -------- RESOURCES 💻 FREE Notion Video Creation Template! https://beardfm.notion.site/Video-creation-template-1f238b70a53849fd914613fb5d6cce5e ✅ Checklist for Your Interview Guests https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1d0k_fOOWMaiU2e65JejwBiRR7OeW8_at 🎥 Best Podcast Equipment for All Budgets https://riverside.fm/blog/podcast-equipment 💸 Monetize Your Podcast No Matter the Size https://youtu.be/14CYZu-CUpg?si=Yyht5mxVB9LxHpAz 💻 Learn to Use Riverside in 8 Min https://youtu.be/r1k_REnFYTU?si=htVK9ZdA8-WL1OpV 🎙️ Best Podcast Hosting Platforms https://riverside.fm/blog/best-podcast-hosting#anchor8 💡3-Point Lighting Tips https://riverside.fm/blog/3-point-lighting -------- ABOUT US Riverside is the all-in-one platform for creating podcasts and videos: record, edit, clip, host, and publish in one workspace. Whether you're a creator or a brand, Riverside makes high-quality content production simple and accessible from anywhere. Trusted by top creators like Ali Abdaal, Jay Shetty, Colin and Samir - as well as teams at Marvel, Spotify, and The New York Times - Riverside streamlines your entire content workflow in one place.