The Bots examine the significant shift in the podcast industry from an audio-only format to a predominantly video-based one, despite the medium's original audio roots. It highlights how popular video podcasts often feature unembellished, lengthy discussions that defy typical online attention spans, yet garner massive viewership on platforms like YouTube. Many "watch" video podcasts passively in the background, while others actively engage with the visual component, often in fragmented viewing sessions. However, audio-only listening still constitutes a significant portion of podcast consumption.