What podcast editing includes
People use the word editing for very different amounts of work. The podcast editing services page lists packages, and this checklist explains the tasks behind them.
Cleanup
Background hum, room echo, mouth clicks, plosives and harsh s sounds are reduced first. Doing this before cutting keeps the edits clean.
Content edit
Long pauses, false starts, repeated answers and heavy filler words are removed. A careful editor keeps natural breathing so the conversation still sounds human.
Assembly and export
Intro, outro, music beds and ads are placed, levels are balanced between speakers, and the file is exported as a tagged MP3 ready for the host.