Podcast Editing: What to Cut and Keep

In this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker, the founder of Studio 1878, discusses the vital aspects of podcast editing. Learn the purposes of editing and the key elements you should cut, including technical issues, verbal clutter, and structural fatigue. Ed also explains the importance of maintaining authenticity by keeping natural pauses, genuine reactions, and the host's personality. Discover how consistent editing shapes your brand voice and ensures a seamless experience for your listeners. Stay tuned for the next episode on sound design, and connect directly with Ed for personalized podcast advice.00:00 Introduction - Making the Best Possible Podcast01:23 What to Cut - Technical Issues, Verbal Clutter, and Structural Problems02:20 What to Keep - Natural Elements and Personality03:09 Editing Style - Developing Your Brand Voice04:48 Conclusion - Next StepsAbout Your HostEd Barker has been producing and recording podcasts since 2009. After a long career as a corporate marketing and strategy executive (and then a VC), Ed launched Studio 1878 in early 2025 with the goal of making brand and business podcasting much better. Ed is a Brit, working out of Seattle, and podcasting worldwide. 🌎Studio 1878A podcast development studio for the modern brand. We believe everyone has a story worth telling. Specializing in business and brand podcasts, we’ll help build your story from ideation to distribution, transforming concepts to real connection with your audiences. We produce our own shows but our core proposition is in helping businesses and creators produce something truly compelling and authentic. We’d love to help you tell your story. 😈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.