What is Podcast Video?
“Video Podcast turns any topic or script into a customized video podcast episode. Just decide who you want in the discussion, what you want them to discuss, and select a styled set. The app can take it from there, or you can get even more specific with your own script.”
On Pika’s apps page, it’s a Featured App: “Turn a topic or script into a two-host video episode.” Episode length, host options, sets and credit costs aren’t listed on the app’s page; check the app.
Sources: Podcast Video and Pika apps.
The three choices you make
1. Who
“Who you want in the discussion”: your two hosts and their personalities.
2. What
“What you want them to discuss”: a topic, or your own script.
3. Where
“Select a styled set”: the look of the studio or space.
Topic mode or your own script?
| Topic | Your own script | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | “The app can take it from there” | “Get even more specific with your own script” |
| Best for | Ideas, quick drafts, evergreen explainers | Brand messages, facts that must be exact, product claims |
| Effort | Low | Higher |
| Control | The app decides the wording | You decide every line |
Always fact-check topic-mode episodes before publishing; AI hosts can state things confidently that aren’t true.
Quick steps
- Open Podcast Video and sign in.
- Choose your two hosts.
- Enter a topic, or paste your script.
- Select a styled set.
- Check the credit cost, then generate.
- Watch the whole episode: check facts, names and pronunciation.
- Download, then cut highlights for social media.
Templates to copy
Our own templates. Replace the [BRACKETS].
Topic brief: explainer
Topic: [TOPIC]. Hosts: [HOST A], curious and asks questions; [HOST B], an expert who explains simply. Audience: beginners. Tone: friendly and upbeat. Cover: what it is, why it matters, one common mistake, and one tip to try today. Length: about [2] minutes.
Topic brief: debate
Topic: [QUESTION, e.g. Is remote work better than the office?]. Hosts: [HOST A] argues yes; [HOST B] argues no. Keep it respectful and fun. Each host gives two points, then they agree on one thing. End with a question for viewers.
Script: two-host opener
HOST A: Welcome back to [SHOW NAME]. Today we’re talking about [TOPIC]. HOST B: And I’ve got a confession: I got this completely wrong for years. HOST A: Okay, now I need to hear this. HOST B: So here’s what happened…
Script: product spotlight
HOST A: So, [PRODUCT]. Everyone’s talking about it. Does it live up to the hype? HOST B: Short answer: mostly yes. [BENEFIT ONE], [BENEFIT TWO]. HOST A: And the catch? HOST B: [HONEST DOWNSIDE]. But for [WHO IT’S FOR], it’s worth it.
A simple episode structure
| Part | What happens | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cold open | One surprising line or question | ~5% |
| Intro | Show name, hosts, today’s topic | ~10% |
| Main discussion | Two or three points, with back-and-forth | ~70% |
| Takeaway | One thing viewers should remember or try | ~10% |
| Outro | Question for viewers, subscribe, next episode | ~5% |
Script length: conversation usually runs at about 140–160 words a minute, so a 3-minute episode needs roughly 420–480 words (our rule of thumb).
Demo episodes
Topic mode episode
Made from a one-paragraph topic brief.
Script mode episode
Made from a written two-host script.
Vertical cutdown
A 30-second highlight for Shorts and Reels.
Turn one episode into many posts
- Vertical highlights: cut 20–40 second moments for Shorts and Reels.
- Captions: burn them in; many viewers watch muted.
- Audio-only version: export for podcast platforms if your plan and the platform allow it.
- Intro and music: add a theme with Pika Music and transitions with Pika SFX.
- Thumbnails: make them in Image Studio.
- Other languages: see ElevenLabs Multilingual v2.
Who it’s for
| Who | Episode idea |
|---|---|
| Marketers | Weekly product tips or industry news roundups |
| Educators | Lesson recaps as a friendly conversation |
| Creators | Faceless channel series on a niche topic |
| Companies | Internal updates, onboarding explainers |
| Authors and experts | Turn a blog post or chapter into an episode |
Related: Pika use cases · video voiceovers.
Rights and responsible use
- Real people as hosts: Pika’s Acceptable Use Policy says not to submit “likenesses of real individuals without their express consent.”
- No fake interviews: don’t present AI hosts as real people, or use them “to deceive, defraud, mislead, misinform, or disinform others.”
- Disclose AI where platforms or laws require it.
- Commercial use: Pika lists a commercial license on Creator, Fancy and Enterprise plans.
Podcast Video FAQs
How many hosts does Podcast Video use?
Pika’s apps page describes it as creating “a two-host video episode.”
Do I need to write a script?
No. Pika says you can give a topic and “the app can take it from there,” or use your own script for more control.
Can I choose the background?
Yes. Pika says you “select a styled set.”
How long can an episode be?
Pika doesn’t list a limit on the app’s page; the app shows available options.
Is this the official Pika website?
No. pikaais.com is an independent informational guide.
Make a two-minute pilot
Copy the explainer brief, pick two hosts and a set, and publish a highlight as a Short.
Open Podcast Video ↗Next: All Pika apps · Pika Speech · YouTube Shorts
Sources: Pika Podcast Video, Pika apps, Pika pricing and Pika Acceptable Use Policy, checked September 24, 2026. Images: Pika. Templates and tips are our own.