When you’re listening to a podcast episode, do you notice the technical aspects of the edit?

If you said yes, I’m going to bet you’re either a very avid podcast listener, or you’re an editor yourself.

The truth of it is that most listeners don’t notice the editing on a podcast (unless it’s particularly bad).

The listener doesn’t hear the original raw audio. They haven’t seen the hours it has taken to craft a conversation into a compelling story, or the subtle use of silence to heighten emotions at key points.

What they hear is a polished episode that (hopefully) is a pleasure to listen to.

And the podcast editor has therefore done their job.

Our role is to make the edit so seamless that the listener accepts that it was recorded that way to begin with.

But the editor knows better.

The editor has shaped the story, got to know the host and/or the guest on a granular level down to every vocal tic and they’re invested.

I recently spoke to Matthew Bliss at MB Podcast Services about the role of the podcast editor and I’d be thrilled if you checked it out.

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Matthew Bliss Links:

MB Podcast Services

business@mbpod.com

https://www.mbpod.com

Matthew’s Podcasts:

Coffee with a Podcaster: https://coffeepodcaster.captivate.fm/listen

From My Home to Yours: https://frommyhometoyours.captivate.fm/listen

Kintsugi Heroes

Main Kintsugi Heroes Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvWGYmXsM8BDmYwcpDxI3gokMBKrBEKu3

Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvWGYmXsM8BBz1ajxD6PrQ2fy-z7upiwY

Beyond the Deluge (Flood Stories): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvWGYmXsM8BDGXkr_WaTfAeWIxMTDZ483

Episodes Referenced

Ep11 Scott Carson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mQO42qIhoY&list=PLvWGYmXsM8BDmYwcpDxI3gokMBKrBEKu3&index=64&t=2s&ab_channel=KintsugiHeroes

Ep14 Martin Gillespie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eikOQ9uQcn0&list=PLvWGYmXsM8BDmYwcpDxI3gokMBKrBEKu3&index=61&ab_channel=KintsugiHeroes

Ep23 Naomi Yano:

Have you ever bought something online, thinking you scored a fantastic deal, only to realise later that it might not have been what it seemed?

Well, that's exactly what happened to me with the Shure SM7B microphone.

Today, I'm sharing my story of how I ended up with two fake SM7B microphones and the results of an audio battle I conducted between the real deal and its dupe.

Find out if the dupe is worth the savings or if you should stick with the original.

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Have you ever been in a situation where an exciting opportunity lands in your lap, but something deep down makes you hesitate?

I want to share a personal story that I think many content creators can relate to—deciding when to say no to a brand deal. Receiving offers from brands can feel like a huge opportunity, but sometimes, it’s in your best interest to pass on them as they might not serve the long-term goals you have.

Recently, I've started to receive opportunities from different software tools aimed at podcasters and microphone brands looking to partner with me. One brand in particular that I won’t name, reached out and offered to send me some of their latest products for me to review on our YouTube and podcast channels. On the surface, this offer seemed like a great idea and I agreed. I hadn’t heard of them before, but I was eager to give their gear a try.

Over the next couple of days, I started to dig deeper into this brand. I realised I hadn't heard of them for good reason. I have decades of experience in the audio space, and the fact that this brand never crossed my radar was a red flag.

It's tempting to say yes to every offer that comes your way, especially when you're excited about the possibility of a new partnership. However, it's crucial to ask yourself whether this opportunity aligns with your brand’s values and how it may affect your brand’s reputation.

Next time you have an exciting offer, take a step back and consider its actual value. Are you saying yes because you’re genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity, or are you just excited that someone reached out?

BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:

Free Podcast Audit Service

Apply to Join PodCoach

YouTube Channel

GEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:

SE Dyncaster DCM8

Rode Boom Arm

XLR Cables

Sony ZV E10

Elgato Camlink

Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light

Aputure Light Box Min

Pre-Amp/Mixers we recommend

Focusrite Clarett+

Rode Streamer X

Rodecaster Pro II

Rodecaster Pro Duo