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In this episode, I’m walking you through why great podcast editing doesn’t start with software, plugins, or secret shortcuts — it starts with knowing your audience. Once you’re crystal clear on who you’re talking to and what they value, editing becomes a lot easier: you simply remove anything that wastes their time or doesn’t deliver value.
Editing For Content
I’ll share examples from real interviews (including Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” and conversations with my friends Daniel J. Lewis and Katie Krimitsos) to show how to tighten up questions, trim rambling answers, and keep the pace moving so your listeners stay engaged from start to finish.
If you’ve ever listened back to your show and thought, “It’s fine…but something feels off,” this one’s for you.
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Editing starts with your audience, not your software
Editing isn’t about showing off your software skills. It’s about respecting your listener’s time. When you know exactly who they are and what they care about, the decisions of what to cut — and what to keep — almost make themselves.
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School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

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School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast