There is a peculiar paradox where many Podcast Editors, Managers, and Producers do not host their own shows.
Our panel today explores the reasons behind this, including time constraints and perfectionism, while also highlighting the significant benefits that podcastING can bring to our careers and reputations.
The core debate centers on whether post-production professionals should have their own shows -- and no... the answer isn't as easy as you think!
Key moments:
(00:00) The PodcastING Paradox for Podcast Editors
(03:13) Why is this such a debate?
(05:23) Should someone start a show before making money as a Podcast Editor?
(07:58) Podcast Editor Goals and Revenue
(18:02) If you don't have time...
20:00 Could you be qualified if you've never podcasted before?
24:11 Is Perfect Editing Keeping Us From Podcasting
28:58 Scale of 1-10: Should Editors Podcast?
Panelists:
Julia Levine - ThePodcastTeacher.com
Julia, aka The Podcast Teacher™, is a certified podcast growth coach and former educator who helps solopreneurs use their podcasts to attract ideal clients and grow their business.
She's the host of Podcasting for Solopreneurs, where she shares strategic tips to turn weekly episodes into powerful marketing assets. With a background in education and a proven track record of helping podcasters grow their audience and increase their impact, Julia is known for making podcast strategy simple, effective, and results-driven.
Steve Cosio - Podcast Mansfield
From 30 years in news/talk radio to podcaster, since 2020, Steve Cosio is currently the “voice of news” for the city of Mansfield, Texas, in lieu of a local newspaper. Find the show at AboutMansfield.com
He also runs Podcast studio in Mansfield, where locals can rent studio time and get their podcast recordings professionally produced, at PodcastMansfield.com
Jon Gay - JAG Podcast Productions
Following a 15 year radio career, Jon "JAG" Gay founded JAG in Detroit Podcasts in 2018, and rebranded to JAG Podcast Productions in August 2025. He helps clients build podcasts from the ground up and offers producer, co-host, and editing services.
He also hosts his own show, "The JAG Show".
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The Tools:
*Riverside.fm to RECORD
We used Riverside to record this episode, create video shorts for marketing the show, and create a "Video Lite" version for YouTube.
The audio version was edited by Steve Stewart using Audacity. Could you even tell? 😁
*WhisperTranscribe for SHOW NOTES
WhisperTranscribe assisted in the crafting of this episode description. It probably saved me 30 minutes by providing a summary and a list of chapters.
*Captivate.fm for our podcast MEDIA HOST
We use Captivate to host the podcast. Captivate offers amazing features for a low monthly price, including full control of dynamic...
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