Moonfare finance podcast feat. David Rubenstein
Single episode, $9,000 to $13,500One recording day, multi-camera, a full episode plus clips. A guest of this calibre needs the production to match, and this is what that costs.
Video podcast production cost
A single episode or pilot runs $9,000 to $13,500. A batch day recording three to four episodes runs $14,000 to $25,000, which is the only sensible way to make a season.
Every number here is the one we quote. Pre-production $1,000 to $1,500, a recording day $6,000 to $8,000, editing $2,000 to $4,000 per episode, clips $750. Or build your own estimate in two minutes.
What these budgets actually buy
Four real podcast projects at four price points, so the ranges below have something behind them.
Desert Oasis healthcare podcast
Ongoing show, quoted per seasonA weekly show. Recurring recording days scoped and priced up front, which is the only way a weekly cadence stays affordable.
Avalaunch podcast series
Batch day, $14,000 to $25,000One of several episodes recorded back to back on the same set. Batching is what makes a season possible on a normal budget.
The Global Harmony Initiative feat. Mandana Farmanfarmaian
Pilot, $9,000 to $13,500A pilot episode with a format still being found. Cheaper to test one properly than to commit to twelve and discover the format does not work.
What moves the number
Six things change a video podcast quote. Nothing else does.
How many episodes per dayThe single biggest lever. Three to four episodes on one set costs barely more than one, because the build, the lighting and the crew are already paid for.-
Set build or existing spaceA purpose-built set is $2,000 to $6,000 and lasts a season. A conference room needs lighting and acoustic work every single time you use it.
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Number of camerasTwo cameras cover a host and guest. Three or four gives you wides, cutaways and a second guest, and it is what makes long episodes watchable.
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Episode length and editEditing is $2,000 to $4,000 per episode. A forty-minute episode is a different edit from a fifteen-minute one, and audio mastering sits inside that.
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Clips per episodeShort vertical clips are $750 each. They are where almost all the reach comes from, and most shows underbuy them badly.
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Guest logisticsRemote guests, travel and scheduling around a busy calendar. A guest who can only do one date is what turns a batch day back into single episodes.
Three tiers most podcast budgets land in
Pick the row that matches the brief, then read the full table below.
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Single episode or pilot
One recording day, one episode
- Length
- 20 to 45 min
- Runs on
- Testing a format before committing
- Cost
- $9,000–$13,500
Batch day
Three to four episodes, one set
- Length
- 20 to 45 min each
- Runs on
- A season, or a quarter of content
- Cost
- $14,000–$25,000
Ongoing show
Recurring recording days
- Length
- Ongoing
- Runs on
- A weekly or monthly cadence
- Cost
- Quoted per season
Clips only
Short cuts from episodes you own
- Length
- 30 to 90 sec
- Runs on
- Where the reach actually comes from
- Cost
- $750 each
Nobody should commission twelve episodes before making one. Record a pilot, see whether the format holds, then batch the rest. Run your own numbers in the budget estimator.
What video podcasts cost in 2026
A video podcast costs $9,000 to $13,500 for a single episode or pilot, covering one multi-camera recording day, a full episode edit, an audio master and clips. A batch day recording three to four episodes runs $14,000 to $25,000, and an ongoing show is quoted per season. Extra short clips are $750 each.
Video podcasts are priced per recording day and edited per episode, and that combination is what makes batching so decisive. The set build, the lighting, the crew and the load-in happen once whether you record one episode or four. Companies that book a day per episode pay roughly three times what companies that book a day per quarter pay for the same output, and there is no quality difference between them. The other thing shows underbuy is clips, which is where almost all the reach actually comes from.
1What is the cheapest way to start?
A single pilot at $9,000. Test whether the format and the host work before committing to a season.
2What is the best value?
A batch day at $14,000 to $25,000. Three to four episodes on one set is roughly a third of the cost per episode of recording them separately.
3How is it billed?
A 40 percent deposit to book the recording day, the balance on delivery. We bill through purchase orders and AP portals where your finance team needs that.
Every podcast format and what it costs
Eight formats, with the range we actually quote.
The full video podcast price guide
These are the numbers we quote from. No call required to see them.
| Package | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single episode or pilot | $9,000–$13,500 | One recording day, multi-camera, full edit, audio master and clips |
| Batch day, three to four episodes | $14,000–$25,000 | Same set and crew, every episode edited, clips from each |
| Ongoing show or season | Quoted per season | Recurring recording days scoped and priced up front |
| Set build and format design | $2,000–$6,000 | A purpose-built set that lasts a season |
| Additional recording day | $6,000–$8,000 | More episodes, or a second location |
| Remote guest integration | Quoted per episode | Recording and syncing a guest joining remotely |
| Audio-only master | Included | Podcast feed master delivered with every episode |
| Extra short clip | $750 each | Captioned vertical or square cut from any episode |
Line by line: pre-production $1,000 to $1,500, a shoot day $6,000 to $8,000, editing $2,000 to $4,000 per finished film, cutdowns $750 each. These match our pricing page and budget estimator.
How to spend less without recording less
Batch, or do not bother
Three to four episodes on one set costs roughly a third per episode of recording them one at a time. This is the entire economics of the format.
Build a set once
A purpose-built set is $2,000 to $6,000 and lasts a season. Relighting a conference room every month costs more and looks worse each time.
Buy more clips than you think
Clips are $750 and are where almost all the reach comes from. Most shows spend everything on episodes nobody discovers.
Book guests around the day
A batch day only works if guests come to you on one date. Lock the date first and invite around it, not the other way round.
Make the pilot first
One episode at $9,000 tells you whether the host, the format and the length work. Twelve episodes of the wrong format is an expensive lesson.
Keep episodes as long as they deserve
Length is not a cost driver in the way people expect. A good forty-minute conversation beats a padded fifteen-minute one, and the edit cost difference is small.
Where video podcasts sit
The service pages behind these numbers, and the wider pricing guides.
Video podcast production
The full service page: formats, process and pricing.
YouTube video production
Channels, series and the ecosystem around them.
Studio and locations
Where a set gets built and kept.
Event video production
Panels and sessions recorded live.
Corporate video production
Every corporate format with its range.
Video production pricing
Every line item, published.
Where we film
Irvine Los Angeles San Diego San Jose San Francisco New York and nationwide for multi-site systems. Back to all industries.
What clients say about working with us
Moonfare, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Avalaunch and The Global Harmony Initiative have all had podcast series produced at these ranges.
They impressed us with prompt responses, ensuring we met all filming objectives without missing a beat. The quality fully met my expectations.
7 Hills Productions went above and beyond in terms of quality, professionalism, responsiveness, and timeliness. They captured our vision perfectly.
They did an amazing job providing a great product. Very easy to work with, we decided to keep working with them for a year-long campaign.
Video podcast pricing FAQs
How much does a video podcast cost?
A single episode or pilot runs $9,000 to $13,500, covering one multi-camera recording day, a full episode edit, an audio master and clips. A batch day recording three to four episodes runs $14,000 to $25,000.
Why is batching so much cheaper per episode?
Because the set build, the lighting, the crew and the load-in happen once whether you record one episode or four. Only the edit scales with episode count.
Should we build a set?
If you are making a season, yes. A purpose-built set is $2,000 to $6,000 and lasts the run. Relighting a conference room every month costs more over a year and looks less consistent.
How many clips should we get per episode?
More than most shows buy. Clips are $750 each and are where almost all the discovery happens. Spending everything on episodes and nothing on clips is the most common mistake in this format.
Can guests join remotely?
Yes. Remote guest recording and syncing is quoted per episode, and we capture their side at the highest quality their setup allows rather than screen-recording a call.
What is included in a shoot day?
Crew, camera, lighting and audio for a working day on location. Pre-production is quoted separately at $1,000 to $1,500 and editing at $2,000 to $4,000 per finished film.
How does billing work?
A 40 percent deposit books the shoot date and the balance is due on delivery. We bill through purchase orders and AP portals where your finance team requires it.
How many revisions are included?
One consolidated review round on the cut. Extra rounds are quoted at the time so a long approval chain never turns into a surprise invoice.
Do you charge for travel?
Not within Southern California. We are based in Irvine and film across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and the Bay Area. Travel outside California is quoted at cost.
Can I get a written quote without a call?
Yes. Send the format, the scale and roughly when you need it, and you get a written scope and a number back, usually the same day.
Get a video podcast quote
Tell us how many episodes, whether you have a space and roughly when you want to record. You get a written scope and a number back, usually the same day.
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