Chapter 8
Cleanup, Podcast Aisle 8!
IN THIS CHAPTER
Pondering “To edit, or not to edit”
Adding bed music for a comfortable podcast
Introducing intros and outros
Although a high-tech activity like podcasting doesn’t qualify as quaint, the charm of podcasting — whether produced by a major studio or by friends with a microphone and a laptop — is its inherent, homespun quality. Steve Jobs once described podcasting as the Wayne’s World of radio. (No kidding, he said that on ABC in 2005; go to https://pfdbook.link/jobs-podcasting.) Podcasts, much like the classic Saturday Night Live sketch depicted, are often done on a shoestring budget and recorded in one take with no editing. All the trip-ups and tangents are captured for posterity and sent to MP3 players everywhere. These unpolished moments are part of the grassroots appeal that podcasting is not only known for but prides itself on nurturing as new and innovative podcasters enter the podosphere.
It’s been our experience that many top-rated podcasting hosts know nothing about the editing process. However, it's worthwhile to understand the ins and outs of a podcast production. Taking time to review and polish your podcast can make the ...
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