1Pace
Does it keep moving?
Raw recordings are full of pauses, restarts and the same point made twice. Cutting them keeps the conversation natural and often takes a quarter or more off the running time, so listeners stay to the end.
Why podcasts stall after a few episodes
Five signs a podcast needs an editor.
Why it happensEditing a long recording takes hours, so episodes pile up and never go out.
Why it happensLong silences, false starts and repeats make episodes slow and hard to follow.
Why it happensUneven levels make listeners reach for the volume, then switch off.
Why it happensEpisodes with vague titles and no notes are hard to find in podcast apps and on Google.
Why it happensLong episodes do not suit feeds, so nobody outside the current listeners hears about them.
What the free podcast review finds
A plain report on what makes listeners drop off and new listeners miss the show, from its public episodes only. This is the kind of thing it finds.
Free podcast editing checkExample account · Cafe podcast, Melbourne · Last 5 episodes
Episodes reviewed5
Minutes of dead air64
- 1
Long silences
Pauses, restarts and repeated points left in across the five episodes
64 minof dead air
- 2
One voice much louder
The host is far louder than the guest, so listeners keep changing the volume
9 dBbetween the speakers
- 3
Titles that say nothing
"Episode 11" and "Chat with Sam" tell nobody what the episode is about
5 of 5vague titles
- 4
No show notes
Nothing for podcast apps or Google to show under each episode
0episodes with notes
- 5
Nothing on social
No clips, so people who do not already listen never hear about the show
0clips posted
Fix first · in this order
- Fixes problem 1
Cut the dead air
Silences, restarts and repeats removed, keeping the conversation natural
- Fixes problem 2
Even out the voices
Both speakers at the same level, and every episode at the loudness apps expect
- Fixes problem 3
Write real titles and notes
Titles that say what each episode is about, with a summary and links
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What podcast editing includes
Eight parts of the work, shown on one episode sheet. Each is in the monthly plan, so it is clear what was done and why.
- 1
Clean-up
Long silences, false starts, repeats and background noise cut or reduced, keeping the conversation natural.
- 2
Even levels
Every voice at the same volume, and the whole episode at the loudness podcast apps expect, so nobody reaches for the volume.
- 3
Intro and outro
Your intro, outro and music added to every episode, the same each time.
- 4
Chapters
Chapter markers with times, so listeners can jump to the part they want in apps that show them.
- 5
Titles
Episode titles that say what the episode is about, in the words people search, instead of "Episode 11".
- 6
Show notes
A short summary, the main points and any links mentioned, written for apps and for Google.
- 7
Clips
Three short clips from each episode, with captions, sized for Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
- 8
Monthly delivery
Finished episodes, notes and clips each month, ready to upload to your podcast host.
What a listener notices
Most listeners never think about editing. They just stay or leave.
2Sound
Can every voice be heard?
When one speaker is louder than the other, listeners keep adjusting the volume, then give up. Even levels and less background noise mean every word is clear, in a car or through earbuds.
3Shape
Is it clear where it is going?
The same intro and outro every week, with chapters in between, tell listeners what the show is and where they are in it. Episodes with a clear start and end get finished more often.
How podcast editing works
- Week 1
Free review
A recent episode is listened to, with a plain note on what to fix first.
- Every episode
Recording in
The raw recording is uploaded through a simple link.
- Every episode
Edit and notes
Within days, the episode is edited and show notes written.
- Every episode
Clips
Short clips cut for social, ready to post.
What arrives every month
One email each month, with the episodes, notes and clips ready to publish and a one-page report in plain words.
kenjo.digitalOctober: 4 episodes and 12 clips out
kenjo.digitalto you
9:02 amHi there, October's four episodes are ready on your podcast host, with notes, chapters and three clips each. The report is attached, with what was done and what is next.
PDFoctober-report.pdfMonthly report
4 episodes published12 clips posted−16 LUFS on every episode
- Result4 episodes out on time
Every episode published on its Tuesday, with notes and chapters.
- Result12 clips posted
Three captioned clips from each episode for Instagram and LinkedIn.
- OptimisedDead air cut
Episode 12 went from 58:40 recorded to 41:12, with nothing important lost.
- OptimisedLevels evened
Host and guest at the same level on every episode.
- OptimisedReal titles
Each title now says what the episode is about.
- Next monthVideo version
The first video episode, with clips cut for YouTube Shorts.
How much does podcast editing cost?
Each show is priced after the free review, because the work depends on how often it goes out and what each episode needs. Set the four things below to see the rough size of the job.
The fine print, up front
Some editors and agencies keep clients tied in with terms like these. Here is what changes.
Podcast editingTerms
Agreed bykenjo.digital
Instead of:
Edited files kept by the editorThe episodes are yours
Every episode, clip and set of notes belongs to the business, with the files delivered each month.
Instead of:
12-month minimum termNo lock-in
There is no minimum term and no contract to sit out.
Instead of:
30 days' notice and an exit feeThree days' notice to stop
Ending the work takes three days' notice. Nothing else.
Instead of:
Music with unclear licencesLicensed music only
Intro, outro and clip music is licensed, so no episode or clip is taken down later.
Instead of:
Clips posted without askingClips you approve
Clips are picked from each episode and sent for approval before they are posted.
Instead of:
Price set after the contract is signedA price before anything starts
The fee is quoted after the free review, so the cost is known up front.
Instead of:
Editing started before anyone listens to the showReviewed first
Every show starts with the free review, so the work is agreed before anything is cut.
Why Melbourne businesses choose kenjo.digital
4.8
kenjo.digital has been incredible to work with, so detail oriented, responsive to feedback, and quick. Can't wait to keep working together!
I enjoyed working with kenjo.digital. They're flexible and easy to work with. They're open to making changes as necessary.
Made for where it runs
The same team runs the ads and website, so every design and video is sized and written for its placement.
One look, one voice
Everything is made from the brand kit, so it all looks like the same business.
Real photos and footage
Real images of the work, not generic stock, wherever possible.
Approved before it goes out
Drafts come back for approval first, with changes made before anything goes out.
Podcast editing questions
kenjo.digitalQuestions about Podcast editing- What do I need to send?
- The raw recording, ideally a separate file for each speaker, plus your intro and outro if you have them.
- Can you fix bad audio?
- Background noise and uneven levels can be reduced a lot, but a good microphone makes the biggest difference. Simple recording tips can be sent before the next episode.
- Do you publish the episodes?
- Finished episodes are delivered ready to upload to your podcast host, or scheduled on it if you give access.
- Do you edit video podcasts?
- Yes. Video episodes can be edited, with clips cut for YouTube Shorts, Reels and TikTok.
- How are clips chosen?
- The moments most likely to interest new listeners are picked, and sent for your approval before posting. You can ask for others.
- How much gets cut?
- Only what slows the episode down: long silences, false starts, repeats and noise. The conversation keeps its natural flow, and nothing important is removed.
- How fast are episodes turned around?
- Most episodes come back within two business days of the recording arriving, so a weekly show stays weekly.
- Do you write the show notes?
- Yes. Each episode gets a title, a short summary, the main points and any links mentioned, written so apps and Google can show it.
- What loudness do you edit to?
- Episodes are evened out to around −16 LUFS, the level most podcast apps expect, so they sound right next to other shows.
- Who owns the episodes?
- The business does. Every episode, clip and set of notes belongs to the business.
- How much does podcast editing cost?
- It depends on how many episodes each month, how long they are, how many speakers there are and whether there is video. The free review ends with a monthly price, so the cost is known before anything starts.
- Can the clips go into ads?
- Yes. Clips can be used as social posts or ads, and if kenjo.digital runs the ads too, the results are in the same report.
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