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139. How Much Should You Edit Your Podcast?: Raw and Unedited Vs. Polished and Professional
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The trend in 2025 is shifting. Audiences seem to crave unfiltered, authentic content over highly produced, polished podcasts. Should your podcast follow this new trend, or should you give your podcast a highly-detailed edit?
In this episode, The Real Brian and Seth Silvers dive into the debate over whether podcasts should be raw and minimally edited or if a polished, professional production still reigns supreme. They explore the pros and cons of both approaches, how content strategy affects editing needs, and what makes the most sense for different types of podcasts.
The Real Brian has been podcasting since 2014 and has hosted numerous business and entertainment shows. Seth Silvers is the founder of Story On, specializing in helping businesses grow through podcasting.
Topics explored in this episode:
(00:00) Welcome – The shift toward raw, unedited content
(02:30) The radio vs. podcasting mindset on editing
(06:00) Does heavy editing make your podcast seem inauthentic?
(09:45) The impact of audio vs. video formats on editing
(12:50) The balance between authenticity and professionalism
(16:10) Editing for content vs. editing for perfection
(19:30) What’s the right approach for business podcasts?
(21:40) The Business Podcast Roadmap – A free resource for podcasters
To learn more about The Business Podcast Roadmap, visit this website! - BusinessPodcastRoadmap.com
Thanks for joining us on Profitcast! If you’re serious about growing and monetizing your podcast, reach out to The Real Brian and Seth Silvers to learn more.
Seth Silvers:
The Real Brian:
Subscribe and Listen to The Real Brian Show Podcast HERE:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLomuMlItmjjdWoo6VQQvBg
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141 episodes
139. How Much Should You Edit Your Podcast?: Raw and Unedited Vs. Polished and Professional
Profitcast - Helping businesses start a podcast that is profitable
Manage episode 473235815 series 3575589
The trend in 2025 is shifting. Audiences seem to crave unfiltered, authentic content over highly produced, polished podcasts. Should your podcast follow this new trend, or should you give your podcast a highly-detailed edit?
In this episode, The Real Brian and Seth Silvers dive into the debate over whether podcasts should be raw and minimally edited or if a polished, professional production still reigns supreme. They explore the pros and cons of both approaches, how content strategy affects editing needs, and what makes the most sense for different types of podcasts.
The Real Brian has been podcasting since 2014 and has hosted numerous business and entertainment shows. Seth Silvers is the founder of Story On, specializing in helping businesses grow through podcasting.
Topics explored in this episode:
(00:00) Welcome – The shift toward raw, unedited content
(02:30) The radio vs. podcasting mindset on editing
(06:00) Does heavy editing make your podcast seem inauthentic?
(09:45) The impact of audio vs. video formats on editing
(12:50) The balance between authenticity and professionalism
(16:10) Editing for content vs. editing for perfection
(19:30) What’s the right approach for business podcasts?
(21:40) The Business Podcast Roadmap – A free resource for podcasters
To learn more about The Business Podcast Roadmap, visit this website! - BusinessPodcastRoadmap.com
Thanks for joining us on Profitcast! If you’re serious about growing and monetizing your podcast, reach out to The Real Brian and Seth Silvers to learn more.
Seth Silvers:
The Real Brian:
Subscribe and Listen to The Real Brian Show Podcast HERE:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitcast-helping-businesses-start-a-podcast-that/id894979986
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IahJnf3FJjOSvomfjGwRv?si=0458e8a8579b46d1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLomuMlItmjjdWoo6VQQvBg
Any time you purchase something off of Amazon, please consider using the Profitcast affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4kyVYfz
Affiliate links mean we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you!
Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=realbrianshow
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