S2E2: Mastering Podcast Editing: Tips, Tricks, and AI Tools

In this episode of The Video Editing Guru, host Dustin guides listeners through the basics of podcast editing. He puts emphasis on the necessity of refining audio content beyond simple error correction, the importance of removing unnecessary pauses, filler words and consistent audio levels. He also provides time-saving tips like using markers during recording, learning keyboard shortcuts, and maintaining brand consistency in each episode. The discussion also introduces listeners to game-changing AI tools such as Descript, Auphonic, Adobe Podcast Enhance, and Cleanvoice, positioned as tools that streamline the painstaking process of editing. Throughout the episode, Dustin encourages listener engagement, asking for their favourite editing tools, tips, and experiences, while offering encouragement to podcast beginners. Towards the end, he reminds the listeners to check the episode's show notes for links to mentioned AI tools.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Hey, what's up, Fellow creators. Welcome back to another episode
of the Video Editing Guru, the podcast where I dive
into all things video editing to help you become a
master in the art of post production. I'm your host, Dustin.
Today we're swerving a little from our usual route, and
instead of video editing, we'll be taking a deep dive
into the world of podcast editing. I'll share valuable tips

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and tools that'll help you become a more efficient and
skilled podcast editor. If you're an aspiring podcast editor or
a season one looking to improve your skills, this is
a show you won't want to miss. Let's get into it.
Starting from square one, let's revisit the basics of podcast editing. Now,
editing a podcast isn't just about erasing your errors. It's

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much more than that. It's about enhancing the flow of
your content and making sure you've got your listeners hook
to every word you utter. The main steps you need
to pay attention to include trimming those unnecessary pauses. Don't
show away from shortening those uncomfortably long silences or awkward moments. Also,
declutter your podcast by removing filler words like um uh

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and like finally, do brush up on your audio levels.
It's crucial to ensure all speakers are at similar volume levels,
and a tool like Adobe Audition or Audacity works like
a charm for this. Moving on, let me share a
few tips that can save you buckets of time if
you're involved in the recording process. Make a habit of
setting markers during key moments. It'll do you wonders during

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the editing phase. And let's not forget the magic of shortcuts.
Whether you're an Adobe Audition fan or an Audacity enthusiast,
learning keyboard shortcuts can save you hours in the long run.
Most importantly, maintain consistency. Make sure you use the same intro,
outro and background music across all your podcast episodes to
establish brand consistency. And a golden rule on top of this,

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always wear headphones while editing. It helps you catch those
tiny audio details that might slip past the loud speakers. Now,
let me introduce you to AI tools that can truly
transform your editing game. Tools like descript, a Phonic, Adobe
Podcast Enhance, and clean Voice help you elevate your podcast
quality and decrease the time spent on editing. Descript allows

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you to edit your audio by editing the text transcription
of your podcast, a life saver when it comes to
removing filler words and restructuring conversations. Meanwhile, Aphonic and Adobe
podcast Enhance help you solve audio leveling and background noise issues.
And then there's Clean Voice, your go to tool for automatically
removing filler words and mouth sounds. These AI tools turn

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podcast editing from a tedious task into a breezy, speedy process.
If you've been editing your own podcasts and have a
favorite tip or tool, don't keep it to yourself. Send
it my way. I'd love to hear about it. Leave
a message or comment on this episode. Let's keep this
conversation going. And to all those just starting out, remember
every expert was once a beginner, so don't worry. You'll

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get better with press. That's it for today's episode, folks,
I hope you found today's first hand insights into the
world of podcast editing valuable. Thanks for tuning in to
the video editing Guru. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review,
and share this episode with anyone you know who's trying
to fine tune their podcast production skills. This is your host,
Dustin signing off, and as always, stay inspired and keep

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creating magic through your videos and podcasts. Don't forget to
check the show notes for links to the AI editing
tools I mentioned earlier. Catch you in the next episode.