How Much Should You Edit Your Podcast?: Raw and Unedited Vs. Polished and Professional
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
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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.
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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?
20:06 - The Business Podcast Roadmap – A free resource for podcasters
