075: Podcast Basics: The Editing Software I Actually Use for My Podcast

Editing your podcast doesn't have to mean choosing between free and fancy, you can actually use both.Kim Parkinson breaks down the two editing platforms she relies on at KP Creative Media, Audacity and Descript. Audacity is free, open source, and waveform-based, great for simple audio-only editing, noise reduction, and crafting intros and outros with music. Descript is the paid, transcription-based platform she uses for the bulk of her editing, especially when video is involved, offering AI features like automatic filler word removal, a built-in screen recorder, and repurposing tools, though she cautions listeners to watch their AI credit usage and dial back Studio Sound so they don't sound underwater.Both tools have a learning curve, but neither is difficult to pick up if you want to edit in-house. Kim's bottom line: audio-only podcasters can get by on Audacity, while anyone doing video will want Descript or a similar platform.Podcast Production Course: https://go.kpcreativemedia.com/production-courseJoin the newsletter: https://kpcreativemedia.com/podnews/Mentioned in this episode:Creative Permission Slip: https://pod.link/1845331984