Your podcast probably sounds fine, and that’s the problem.
Most podcasts don’t lose listeners because of bad content, they lose them because something feels slightly off.
Pauses are a little too long
Sentences drag
Energy fades without you realizing it
No one can point to the exact issue, but people feel it, and they stop listening.
Same audio. Different outcome
(before/after demo coming soon)
This is the exact same recording.
Nothing changed except timing.
What I actually do:
I don’t just “clean up audio.”
I edit your podcast the way radio producers do,
focusing on pacing, timing, and flow.
- Tighten pauses so it feels natural, not slow
- Remove hesitation, dead air, and drag
- Keep your voice sounding like you (not robotic)
- Shape the rhythm, so people stay engaged
Most editors remove every breath and tighten everything the same way. That’s why a lot of podcasts end up sounding flat.
I don’t edit by rules. I edit by feel, so it still sounds like you, just better.
What this is not:
- Music mixing or sound design
- Adding effects or production layers
- Basic “make it louder and clearer” editing
If your recording is unusable, this won’t fix it.
Who this is for:
- You already have a podcast
- You’ve released a few episodes
- It sounds “fine”, but isn’t growing
- You know something feels off, but you can’t pinpoint it
What you get:
- Full pacing and timing edit of your episode
- Clean, natural flow that keeps attention
- Basic audio cleanup (EQ, breath control, leveling)
- A finished file ready to publish
Optional:
I’ll also point out anything I hear that’s hurting your show.
Pricing:
Per episode (up to 60 minutes): $125
Turnaround: 2–3 days
Longer episodes: +$25–$50
Rush delivery (24 hours): +$25
How it works:
- Send your audio
- I edit pacing, timing, and flow
- You get a finished version ready to publish
Why me?
30+ years in radio.
On-air and audio production experience.
I’ve spent decades learning what makes people keep listening, and what makes them tune out.
Send me a clip
If you’re not sure this will help, send me a short clip or episode (trent.erikson@gmail.com)
I’ll tell you if I can improve it.
