Podcast Editing: Pro Workflows & Plugins for Faster, Better Sound

Описание: Tired of podcast editing advice that sounds like it's from another planet? Or maybe you're wondering if your edits are actually helping or hurting your show? This week, Matt and I are cutting through the noise and talking about how we really edit podcasts. No fluff, just our actual processes, the DAWs we're in daily (Hindenburg for me, Adobe Audition for Matt), and the plugins we can't live without – looking at you, DX Revive Pro and Sonible.

We'll get into the stuff that matters: making edits invisible, handling those dreaded "Frankenbites" without losing your mind, and why chasing that "radio sound" is probably a waste of your time.
Here's what we're breaking down:

• The #1 sign of a great podcast edit (it's not what you think).
• My Hindenburg workflow & essential plugin stack.
• Matt's Adobe Audition process & key techniques.
• "Frankenbites": When to fix 'em, when to let 'em go.
• Why heavy compression can kill your podcast's vibe.
• Practical tips for faster, smarter editing (and why breaks are non-negotiable).
• The real impact of AI on podcast editing – what's next?

Watch part 1 where we talk about plugins and our general approaches to editing: https://youtube.com/live/tpQjs8VyNr4?...

If you want to up your podcast editing game or just see how a couple of pros tackle it, you're in the right place.

If you have a question and can’t attend the stream, you can send them to us ahead of time by posting here or going to tansyasteracademy.com/ask-a-question

2:17 Introduction: Continuing the Podcast Editing Discussion
2:44 Matt's Intro & The Ever-Changing Podcast Landscape
3:50 What Makes a Good Podcast Editor? (Invisible Edits & Speech Nuances)
5:31 Bad Editing Calls Attention to Itself (Descript Isn't Always the Culprit)
6:08 The Goal: Edits Should Be Invisible, Conversation Should Flow Naturally
7:08 The Editor's Dilemma: Judging Edits Without Hearing the Raw Audio
9:19 What Not to Edit: Preserving Natural Speech & Dynamics (vs. Over-Compression)
10:53 Community Comments: Agreeing on Invisibility & Critiquing Over-Compression
12:42 Editing Philosophy: Goalposts vs. Innate Skill (Trusting Your Ear)
16:25 Don't Aim for "Radio Voice" in Conversational Podcasts
17:23 Editing for Clients: Polished vs. Conversational (Managing Expectations)
19:22 The "Authenticity" Trap: Leaving in Filler Words
21:44 "Live Room" Feel vs. Over-Edited (The Myth of "Less Authentic")
23:42 Client Feedback: When "Fixing" Raw Audio Goes Too Far
25:28 Authenticity in Podcasting: Representing the Host & Mission Accurately
27:10 Filler Words: When to Cut, When to Keep (The "Thinking Um")
29:16 The "Badge of Honor" Editing: Why Count Your Cuts?
30:57 Nuances of Editing: The "Hunting Um" & Tonal Mismatches
32:39 Technical Challenges: Editing Audio Within Video Software (Frame Rates)
33:44 Community Comments: Silence is Golden, Removing Every Space Isn't
35:42 Justifying Edits: Raw vs. Final Time (Is It Valuable Info?)
39:13 Final Disclaimer: Our Opinions, Not Rules – Audience Decides
40:16 The Problem with Shorts & Dopamine-Driven Content
41:22 Frankenbites: What Are They & When Do Editors Use Them?
45:19 The 60-Second Rule for Difficult Edits (Know When to Move On)
46:59 The Dangers of Over-Frankenbiting: Losing the Listener
49:53 DAW Waveform Display: Hindenburg's Unique Advantage for Syllable Editing
51:41 Community Comments: Cutting Forward for Stutters & Academic Content
55:13 Frankenbites: Piecing Together Sentences (When Clients Request It)
59:39 Frankenbites: Piecing Together Words from Syllables (Generally, Don't!)
01:03:15 The "Fix It in Post" Fallacy & The Value of Re-recording
01:07:25 Client Revisions: The Cost of Micro-Edits
01:09:59 Essential Editing Advice: Take Breaks & Monitor at Safe Volumes
01:14:38 Ear Fatigue & The Law of Diminishing Returns in Long Editing Sessions
01:20:27 Monitoring Levels: System Volume vs. DAW Meters (Finding Your Reference)
01:25:03 LUFS & Modern Loudness Standards
01:26:42 Tips for Faster Editing: DAW Choice, Programmable Mouse, Macros
01:30:10 Using a Stream Deck for Video Editing Efficiency
01:32:34 The Power of Practice & Repetition (Developing Decision-Making Speed)
01:34:31 Systems 1 & 2 Thinking (Kahneman) Applied to Editing Practice
01:39:10 Finding Problematic Audio to Practice On (When Good Audio is Too Easy)
01:41:28 The Future of Editing: AI's Impact & The Diminishing Value of Manual Cleanup
01:43:04 AI & Smart Cuts: What's Left for Human Editors?
01:44:44 Wrapping Up & Call to Action

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