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.
The Scaffolding You're Not Supposed to See: Ethically producing the Hard Episodes
When a podcast conversation moves through psychedelics, addiction, and the edge of crisis, the most important production work happens before the record button — not in post. Awkward Sage producer Bree breaks down how a sensitive Finding Harmony episode gets handled with care: flagging charged material early, building a content advisory and support resources into the structure, and producing long-form audio as a living archive for the listener you'll never meet. (Featuring Finding Harmony Podcast, episode 322)