Podcast Production Secrets & Strategies: How to Edit Like a Pro w/ Steve Stewart (#48)

In the year of our Lord, 2025, believe it or not...there are still podcasters publishing episodes with little to no post-production. No editing, no removing filler words or gaffs or flubs, no attention to the overall listener experience.Why is this? Many will say they want to publish "as is" because it captures the full authenticity of the conversation. While that sounds good in theory, the reality is...it's just lazy.Creating the best listener (and viewing, for those consuming video) experience for your audience is what it's all about. Long-term growth and audience retention starts by providing content worthy of a consumer's time. If you deliver on what made them press play in the first place, the likelihood of them coming back for more and telling others about your content escalates.However, if you deliver a subpar experience because you couldn't take the time to edit your show...that's a recipe for disaster.In this installment from The Season 3 Livestream Series on Let's Blow This Up, I'm joined by Steve Stewart, Owner & CEO at Steve Stewart Podcast Productions, for an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation about the importance of editing your podcast and why it can't be overlooked as this medium continues to embed itself in our everyday lives.Throughout this conversation, you'll discover:Why you cannot be lazy when it comes to post-production on your podcastThe fact that DIYing your podcast means you'll need to develop THREE skill setsTools to help you with the editing/post-production processKey reasons you should work with a professional editor on your showImportant steps in production that will aid your post-production initiativesJoin Steve's Podcast Editing Programs!Podcast Editors Facebook Group Podcast Editors Academy Season 3 of Let's Blow This Up is proudly sponsored by The Podcast Professionals Association! Click here to learn more about this growing organization.📆 Schedule a Free Strategy Call with Jason Cercone📲 Or Contact Me Directly: [email protected] | 412.965.8428👉 Got a question you'd like featured on Monday's 5-Minute Questions Series? Send it to me via SpeakPipe🚀 Did a tip or strategy from this podcast change the game for you? Buy Me a Coffee to say thanksMUSIC CREDITS:Podcasting Strategy Simplified: Burn The Track (Inspiring Rock Trailer) by Alex Grohl on pixabay.comLet's Blow This Up: Aggressive Metal Trailer (Dragon Heart) by Alex Grohl on pixabay.comThank you for listening and becoming an official member of The Bomb Squad!