Podcasting

Podcast refinement is about intelligibility and consistency. Great content loses listeners when audio is tiring or uneven.

Common assets

  • Episode audio tracks (single or multi-speaker)
  • Video podcast exports and short clips
  • Show notes, summaries, titles, and social posts
  • Promo images and thumbnails

Recommended workflows

Audio (primary)

  • Reduce steady noise (HVAC, hiss) and improve clarity
  • Use voice isolation for complex environments

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Video (for clips)

  • Create cleaner clip masters that survive social compression

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Text (high leverage)

  • Summaries and show notes that are accurate and scannable

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Image (thumbnails)

  • Clean, consistent thumbnails and promo graphics

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Quality bar (quick checklist)

  • Audio: clear speech, no robotic artifacts, consistent loudness
  • Text: no invented claims; key takeaways and links included