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Podcast editing, demystified

Tips, techniques, and workflows for podcasters — from transcript-based editing to AI tools and Reaper.

Fundamentals

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.

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How-To

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.

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Tools

Best AI Transcription Tools for Podcasters in 2025

Comparing Deepgram, Whisper, Descript, and Otter on accuracy, price, and speed for podcast workflows.

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Technique

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.

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Comparison

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.

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Reaper

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.

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AI

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.

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Workflow

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.

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Reaper

Reaper for Podcasters: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know about using Reaper DAW for podcast production — including the $60 license.

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History

How Documentary Filmmakers Use Paper Editing (And Why Podcasters Should Too)

The fascinating history of paper editing from Errol Morris to modern podcasting workflows.

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