Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧
@stevestewart.me
Editing podcasts since 2016! 🤑 // I eat, drink, and breathe #PodcastEditing🎧 // Co-founder of the Podcast Editor Academy, Co-host of the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show 🎙️
This is weird. Gmail posted this offer inside my email client.
Libsyn doesn't have a free hosting plan.
Buzzsprout, RSS.com, and Spotify have free podcast hosting, but not Libsyn.
So I have to wonder if this ad is some kind of AI-generated junk or if Libsyn made a mistake with their advertising?
Libsyn doesn't have a free hosting plan.
Buzzsprout, RSS.com, and Spotify have free podcast hosting, but not Libsyn.
So I have to wonder if this ad is some kind of AI-generated junk or if Libsyn made a mistake with their advertising?
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
This is weird. Gmail posted this offer inside my email client.
Libsyn doesn't have a free hosting plan.
Buzzsprout, RSS.com, and Spotify have free podcast hosting, but not Libsyn.
So I have to wonder if this ad is some kind of AI-generated junk or if Libsyn made a mistake with their advertising?
Libsyn doesn't have a free hosting plan.
Buzzsprout, RSS.com, and Spotify have free podcast hosting, but not Libsyn.
So I have to wonder if this ad is some kind of AI-generated junk or if Libsyn made a mistake with their advertising?
WHOA! Libsyn let Rob Walch go? (aka: Fired him)
Listen to the announcement at the beginning of Rob's newest release of Podcast411, which is now hosted on Captivate 😉. Pick your app: podlink.com/73330788
We're rooting for you Rob!
Listen to the announcement at the beginning of Rob's newest release of Podcast411, which is now hosted on Captivate 😉. Pick your app: podlink.com/73330788
We're rooting for you Rob!
January 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
WHOA! Libsyn let Rob Walch go? (aka: Fired him)
Listen to the announcement at the beginning of Rob's newest release of Podcast411, which is now hosted on Captivate 😉. Pick your app: podlink.com/73330788
We're rooting for you Rob!
Listen to the announcement at the beginning of Rob's newest release of Podcast411, which is now hosted on Captivate 😉. Pick your app: podlink.com/73330788
We're rooting for you Rob!
While I LOVE my Heil PR40 microphone, probably the best buy for the money as a beginner podcaster is the Samson Q2U.
Many of my clients upgraded to the Shure MV7 too .
I list them all here, along with other necessary accessories (like boom arm and shock mounts): stevestewart.me/resources/
Many of my clients upgraded to the Shure MV7 too .
I list them all here, along with other necessary accessories (like boom arm and shock mounts): stevestewart.me/resources/
January 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
While I LOVE my Heil PR40 microphone, probably the best buy for the money as a beginner podcaster is the Samson Q2U.
Many of my clients upgraded to the Shure MV7 too .
I list them all here, along with other necessary accessories (like boom arm and shock mounts): stevestewart.me/resources/
Many of my clients upgraded to the Shure MV7 too .
I list them all here, along with other necessary accessories (like boom arm and shock mounts): stevestewart.me/resources/
This is what investing does to $100 a month for 156 months:
It turns $15,600 into $32,000+ -- even when the world falls apart (like the events highlighted in the image below).
Here's what I used, stevestewart.me/betterment -- but you can find similar funds at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Scwhab.
It turns $15,600 into $32,000+ -- even when the world falls apart (like the events highlighted in the image below).
Here's what I used, stevestewart.me/betterment -- but you can find similar funds at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Scwhab.
January 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is what investing does to $100 a month for 156 months:
It turns $15,600 into $32,000+ -- even when the world falls apart (like the events highlighted in the image below).
Here's what I used, stevestewart.me/betterment -- but you can find similar funds at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Scwhab.
It turns $15,600 into $32,000+ -- even when the world falls apart (like the events highlighted in the image below).
Here's what I used, stevestewart.me/betterment -- but you can find similar funds at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Scwhab.
It's a mandatory procedure to do "The Scratch Test" before every recording.
Every. Single. Recording.... trust me: stevestewart.me/scratch-test/
Every. Single. Recording.... trust me: stevestewart.me/scratch-test/
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 PM
It's a mandatory procedure to do "The Scratch Test" before every recording.
Every. Single. Recording.... trust me: stevestewart.me/scratch-test/
Every. Single. Recording.... trust me: stevestewart.me/scratch-test/
Milestone event: After more than 25 years of editing audio in Audacity, I actually lost a session. 😔
Fortunately, I had already exported the finished recording and don't need the session file.
But still...ONCE IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY is a great track record! ⏳
Fortunately, I had already exported the finished recording and don't need the session file.
But still...ONCE IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY is a great track record! ⏳
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Milestone event: After more than 25 years of editing audio in Audacity, I actually lost a session. 😔
Fortunately, I had already exported the finished recording and don't need the session file.
But still...ONCE IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY is a great track record! ⏳
Fortunately, I had already exported the finished recording and don't need the session file.
But still...ONCE IN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY is a great track record! ⏳
I released a bonus episode of my podcast, which turned 15 back in November.
The episode summarizes our path from a negative net worth to joining the millionaire net worth club. The goal is to encourage others to stick with it, especially when the market gets really bad.
pod.link/moneyplansos
The episode summarizes our path from a negative net worth to joining the millionaire net worth club. The goal is to encourage others to stick with it, especially when the market gets really bad.
pod.link/moneyplansos
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
I released a bonus episode of my podcast, which turned 15 back in November.
The episode summarizes our path from a negative net worth to joining the millionaire net worth club. The goal is to encourage others to stick with it, especially when the market gets really bad.
pod.link/moneyplansos
The episode summarizes our path from a negative net worth to joining the millionaire net worth club. The goal is to encourage others to stick with it, especially when the market gets really bad.
pod.link/moneyplansos
How do you charge for your service as a Podcast Editor? And how do you know you're earning more than a part-time job a McDonald's?
Learn from top Podcast Editors as they reveal proven pricing strategies and help you optimize your income.
podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pric...
Learn from top Podcast Editors as they reveal proven pricing strategies and help you optimize your income.
podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pric...
December 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
How do you charge for your service as a Podcast Editor? And how do you know you're earning more than a part-time job a McDonald's?
Learn from top Podcast Editors as they reveal proven pricing strategies and help you optimize your income.
podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pric...
Learn from top Podcast Editors as they reveal proven pricing strategies and help you optimize your income.
podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pric...
AI is supposed to make podcasting more efficient. Does it lower the value of Podcast Editors?
That's the BIG question I ask on the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show.
Listen on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792, or watch my "Video Lite" version on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
That's the BIG question I ask on the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show.
Listen on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792, or watch my "Video Lite" version on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
December 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
AI is supposed to make podcasting more efficient. Does it lower the value of Podcast Editors?
That's the BIG question I ask on the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show.
Listen on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792, or watch my "Video Lite" version on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
That's the BIG question I ask on the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show.
Listen on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792, or watch my "Video Lite" version on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
Riverside has become a surprisingly full-fledged video editing tool. Now it can even make Zoom video recordings better with "Video Diarization"! Upload a single-track recording and have it split out into separate tracks! One for each speaker!
Amazing!
stevestewart.me/riverside
Amazing!
stevestewart.me/riverside
December 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Riverside has become a surprisingly full-fledged video editing tool. Now it can even make Zoom video recordings better with "Video Diarization"! Upload a single-track recording and have it split out into separate tracks! One for each speaker!
Amazing!
stevestewart.me/riverside
Amazing!
stevestewart.me/riverside
Spotify has been promising video mid-rolls for years, but YouTube says they'll offer it in 2026. When that happens, we [Podcast Editors/Managers/Producers] need to be ready to help our clients with it.
Wednesday, tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show podlink.com/1504333792
Wednesday, tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show podlink.com/1504333792
December 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Spotify has been promising video mid-rolls for years, but YouTube says they'll offer it in 2026. When that happens, we [Podcast Editors/Managers/Producers] need to be ready to help our clients with it.
Wednesday, tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show podlink.com/1504333792
Wednesday, tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show podlink.com/1504333792
"Can we have people stop wearing headphones? It just doesn't look good."
This is a question Chad Parizman has a great answer for...which, of course, involves Taylor Swift.
Tune in this Wednesday for more reflections on 2025 and predictions for the new year: podlink.com/1504333792
This is a question Chad Parizman has a great answer for...which, of course, involves Taylor Swift.
Tune in this Wednesday for more reflections on 2025 and predictions for the new year: podlink.com/1504333792
December 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Can we have people stop wearing headphones? It just doesn't look good."
This is a question Chad Parizman has a great answer for...which, of course, involves Taylor Swift.
Tune in this Wednesday for more reflections on 2025 and predictions for the new year: podlink.com/1504333792
This is a question Chad Parizman has a great answer for...which, of course, involves Taylor Swift.
Tune in this Wednesday for more reflections on 2025 and predictions for the new year: podlink.com/1504333792
"Every SaaS platform is introducing some element of AI. Maybe to make things better, maybe it's the shiny object syndrome. Whether you use all these new features or not, AI isn't free". - Mark Deal
Coming on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792 or watch on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
Coming on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792 or watch on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
December 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"Every SaaS platform is introducing some element of AI. Maybe to make things better, maybe it's the shiny object syndrome. Whether you use all these new features or not, AI isn't free". - Mark Deal
Coming on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792 or watch on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
Coming on your favorite podcast app podlink.com/1504333792 or watch on YouTube youtu.be/xoU1APDKPL8
How do you measure podcasting success?
Downloads has been the norm, but analytics can really give you some insight.
Learn more about podcast analytics with Seth Silvers: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/meas...
Downloads has been the norm, but analytics can really give you some insight.
Learn more about podcast analytics with Seth Silvers: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/meas...
December 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
How do you measure podcasting success?
Downloads has been the norm, but analytics can really give you some insight.
Learn more about podcast analytics with Seth Silvers: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/meas...
Downloads has been the norm, but analytics can really give you some insight.
Learn more about podcast analytics with Seth Silvers: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/meas...
"The prediction that I'll make, I actually think we're gonna start to have much bigger, broader, honest conversations about how podcasts make money." - Chad Parizman
Tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show this Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app for free podlink.com/1504333792
Tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show this Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app for free podlink.com/1504333792
December 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"The prediction that I'll make, I actually think we're gonna start to have much bigger, broader, honest conversations about how podcasts make money." - Chad Parizman
Tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show this Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app for free podlink.com/1504333792
Tune into the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show this Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app for free podlink.com/1504333792
Looking for guests to talk about money topics on your podcast? Topics like:
-Taxes and Social Security
-Financial Independence and Retirement
-Kids & Money
-College Aid and Student Loans
Find all sorts of experts you can contact: stevestewart.me/findaguest
-Taxes and Social Security
-Financial Independence and Retirement
-Kids & Money
-College Aid and Student Loans
Find all sorts of experts you can contact: stevestewart.me/findaguest
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Looking for guests to talk about money topics on your podcast? Topics like:
-Taxes and Social Security
-Financial Independence and Retirement
-Kids & Money
-College Aid and Student Loans
Find all sorts of experts you can contact: stevestewart.me/findaguest
-Taxes and Social Security
-Financial Independence and Retirement
-Kids & Money
-College Aid and Student Loans
Find all sorts of experts you can contact: stevestewart.me/findaguest
This year's Spotify Wrapped highlighted something many podcasters are forgetting:
Spotify offers comments.
What to do:
Log into creators.spotify.com, then click on Comments in the left sidebar. Moderate and reply.
Spotify offers comments.
What to do:
Log into creators.spotify.com, then click on Comments in the left sidebar. Moderate and reply.
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This year's Spotify Wrapped highlighted something many podcasters are forgetting:
Spotify offers comments.
What to do:
Log into creators.spotify.com, then click on Comments in the left sidebar. Moderate and reply.
Spotify offers comments.
What to do:
Log into creators.spotify.com, then click on Comments in the left sidebar. Moderate and reply.
The #1 word we say when recording the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show (including our guests) is "Clients".
What's the second most used word? It's one you will rarely hear in the audio episode we release:
What's the second most used word? It's one you will rarely hear in the audio episode we release:
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The #1 word we say when recording the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show (including our guests) is "Clients".
What's the second most used word? It's one you will rarely hear in the audio episode we release:
What's the second most used word? It's one you will rarely hear in the audio episode we release:
HUGE news!
First of all, congrats to James Cridland, who will be added to Podcast Hall Of Fame in January.
But get this:
DAN MILLER will be inducted too! ...and it will be presented by his close friend Dave Ramsey.
I'm not crying. You're crying 😢
podcasthall.com/hall-of-fame/
First of all, congrats to James Cridland, who will be added to Podcast Hall Of Fame in January.
But get this:
DAN MILLER will be inducted too! ...and it will be presented by his close friend Dave Ramsey.
I'm not crying. You're crying 😢
podcasthall.com/hall-of-fame/
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
HUGE news!
First of all, congrats to James Cridland, who will be added to Podcast Hall Of Fame in January.
But get this:
DAN MILLER will be inducted too! ...and it will be presented by his close friend Dave Ramsey.
I'm not crying. You're crying 😢
podcasthall.com/hall-of-fame/
First of all, congrats to James Cridland, who will be added to Podcast Hall Of Fame in January.
But get this:
DAN MILLER will be inducted too! ...and it will be presented by his close friend Dave Ramsey.
I'm not crying. You're crying 😢
podcasthall.com/hall-of-fame/
The process to find a Podcast Editor that fits your needs is very simple:
1. Copy this template
2. Change the questions
3. Send me the link
...and wait for qualified submissions to come in.
Let me help you find an editor: stevestewart.me/find-a-podca...
1. Copy this template
2. Change the questions
3. Send me the link
...and wait for qualified submissions to come in.
Let me help you find an editor: stevestewart.me/find-a-podca...
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The process to find a Podcast Editor that fits your needs is very simple:
1. Copy this template
2. Change the questions
3. Send me the link
...and wait for qualified submissions to come in.
Let me help you find an editor: stevestewart.me/find-a-podca...
1. Copy this template
2. Change the questions
3. Send me the link
...and wait for qualified submissions to come in.
Let me help you find an editor: stevestewart.me/find-a-podca...
I'm SO excited to read this in today's Podnews:
"The first inductees for the Podcast Hall of Fame 2026 have been announced. They are: DAN CARLIN, ARIELLE NISSENBLATT, AND MARK ASQUITH!!!"
(The "!!!" was my addition, not Podnews's)
podnews.net/update/laura...
"The first inductees for the Podcast Hall of Fame 2026 have been announced. They are: DAN CARLIN, ARIELLE NISSENBLATT, AND MARK ASQUITH!!!"
(The "!!!" was my addition, not Podnews's)
podnews.net/update/laura...
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm SO excited to read this in today's Podnews:
"The first inductees for the Podcast Hall of Fame 2026 have been announced. They are: DAN CARLIN, ARIELLE NISSENBLATT, AND MARK ASQUITH!!!"
(The "!!!" was my addition, not Podnews's)
podnews.net/update/laura...
"The first inductees for the Podcast Hall of Fame 2026 have been announced. They are: DAN CARLIN, ARIELLE NISSENBLATT, AND MARK ASQUITH!!!"
(The "!!!" was my addition, not Podnews's)
podnews.net/update/laura...
What do Podcast VIDEO Editors Charge?
I'll be sharing data from a survey conducted a few months ago. It's not an intensive study, but does give an idea of what's involved when working with an editor on video episodes.
Set a reminder for Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftqw...
I'll be sharing data from a survey conducted a few months ago. It's not an intensive study, but does give an idea of what's involved when working with an editor on video episodes.
Set a reminder for Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftqw...
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
What do Podcast VIDEO Editors Charge?
I'll be sharing data from a survey conducted a few months ago. It's not an intensive study, but does give an idea of what's involved when working with an editor on video episodes.
Set a reminder for Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftqw...
I'll be sharing data from a survey conducted a few months ago. It's not an intensive study, but does give an idea of what's involved when working with an editor on video episodes.
Set a reminder for Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftqw...
This could possibly be the most unappreciated stat shared in the Spotify Wrapped reports that went out this week.
"40% hit play within 24 hours of a new episode drop." Regardless of the number of people who listen on Spotify, that's a huge indicator that people want to hear your stuff!
"40% hit play within 24 hours of a new episode drop." Regardless of the number of people who listen on Spotify, that's a huge indicator that people want to hear your stuff!
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This could possibly be the most unappreciated stat shared in the Spotify Wrapped reports that went out this week.
"40% hit play within 24 hours of a new episode drop." Regardless of the number of people who listen on Spotify, that's a huge indicator that people want to hear your stuff!
"40% hit play within 24 hours of a new episode drop." Regardless of the number of people who listen on Spotify, that's a huge indicator that people want to hear your stuff!
Did anyone's Spotify Wrapped list anyone other than Taylor Swift as the listener's #1 "Top Artist"?
I'd actually be surprised if they didn't. Please share!
I'd actually be surprised if they didn't. Please share!
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Did anyone's Spotify Wrapped list anyone other than Taylor Swift as the listener's #1 "Top Artist"?
I'd actually be surprised if they didn't. Please share!
I'd actually be surprised if they didn't. Please share!
The Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Orlando (the same place as Podfest) on the evening of January 16th.
I've been to six of them, and have a feeling I'm going to really regret missing this next one.
Get your pass at www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting...
I've been to six of them, and have a feeling I'm going to really regret missing this next one.
Get your pass at www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting...
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Orlando (the same place as Podfest) on the evening of January 16th.
I've been to six of them, and have a feeling I'm going to really regret missing this next one.
Get your pass at www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting...
I've been to six of them, and have a feeling I'm going to really regret missing this next one.
Get your pass at www.eventbrite.com/e/podcasting...