THE AWKWARD EDIT
Podcast Resources, Production Tips & Insights from the Producer’s Desk.
Welcome to The Awkward Edit — where I share everything I've learned from producing 800+ podcast episodes. Get behind-the-scenes insights on podcast production, transparent pricing guides, equipment recommendations, and real talk about building your business through audio storytelling. Whether you're launching your first episode or scaling an established show, you'll find practical advice to make your podcast sound professional without losing your weekends to editing.
5 Signs It's Time to Hire a Podcast Producer
You started your podcast with the best intentions.
You'd record thoughtful conversations, publish weekly, build your authority, turn listeners into clients, and rake in sponsorship bucks. Simple, right?
Then reality hit.
Editing takes hours. You've lost track of the hyperlinks for your shownotes. You forgot to send your guest a reminder, and now your episodes are published late (again).
Somewhere between "just one more take" and "why does my audio sound like I'm in a tin can," you're wondering: is this even sustainable?
I've worked with dozens of coaches, educators, and business owners who reached this exact breaking point. After producing over 800 episodes, I can tell you: there's a specific moment when handling your own podcast production stops being scrappy and starts being unsustainable.
Here are five signs you've reached that moment.
How Much Does Podcast Editing Cost in 2026? (Complete Pricing Guide)
You've recorded your podcast episode. Now comes the part that makes most new podcasters break into a cold sweat: editing.
If you're researching podcast editing costs, you've probably discovered that pricing is all over the map. One freelancer charges $50 per episode. Another quotes $500. A production company wants $3,000 per month. What's the actual going rate?
After producing over 800 episodes for coaches, educators, and business owners, I'm pulling back the curtain on podcast editing costs—what you should expect to pay, what affects pricing, and how to know if you're getting a good deal.