Podcast editing, demystified
Tips, techniques, and workflows for podcasters — from transcript-based editing to AI tools and Reaper.
What Is Paper Editing? The Transcript-Based Editing Technique Explained
Learn how documentary filmmakers invented paper editing and why it's the most powerful way to edit a podcast.
How to Paper Edit a Podcast (Step-by-Step Guide)
A practical walkthrough of the full paper editing workflow — from raw transcript to finished script.
Best AI Transcription Tools for Podcasters in 2025
Comparing Deepgram, Whisper, Descript, and Otter on accuracy, price, and speed for podcast workflows.
How to Edit a Podcast Using a Transcript
Why editing from a transcript is faster and how word-level editing changes the way you think about cuts.
Paper Edit vs Traditional Podcast Editing: Which Is Better?
Pros and cons of transcript-based editing vs waveform editing — and how to combine both approaches.
How to Export Your Podcast Edit to Reaper
What Reaper is, why podcasters love it, and how Paper Edit exports a ready-to-mix RPP project file.
AI Podcast Editing: How It Works and Why Podcasters Are Switching
What AI actually does in a podcast editing workflow — transcription, silence removal, and filler detection.
Podcast Editing Workflow: From Raw Recording to Final Cut
The complete end-to-end podcast production process, from the moment you hit record to hitting publish.
Reaper for Podcasters: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know about using Reaper DAW for podcast production — including the $60 license.
How Documentary Filmmakers Use Paper Editing (And Why Podcasters Should Too)
The fascinating history of paper editing from Errol Morris to modern podcasting workflows.