Everyone who’s ever committed to a creative project has had the thought at some point: Am I sure this is worth it? We asked two successful podcasters how to step away gracefully.

It pays to be deliberate about media consumption — and to tailor your media diet. We talked to a couple of accomplished podcasters about how they manage it; their insights are just as relevant for video creators and anybody who’s serious about creating good content.

Crosstalk is usually evidence of excitement and enthusiasm, but it can pose some problems when you need to edit podcast audio that’s full of this overlapping chatter.

At some point, you have to label your file FINAL for real, and send it out into the world. To help you take the leap, we consulted a ton of experts for their advice.

Knowing how to turn an idea for a podcast into an actual, repeatable, compelling show is critical for any podcast creator. 

Here we’ll delve a little more into rough cut techniques, in hopes of helping you focus your efforts so you can get a first cut faster.