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Shaping Stories Through Editing: Techniques for Narrative Podcasting
In this episode of Showmakers, Ed Barker from Studio 1878 explores the art of editing and highlights the importance of narrative shaping in post-production. Ed emphasizes that editing is more than just cutting audio; it's about uncovering and structuring the story within the conversation. He offers practical tips for both DIY editors and those working with editors, including identifying the story arc, removing non-essential dialogue, and reordering content for better impact. He also stresses the value of human moments and encourages editors to develop their unique style. This episode is geared towards ensuring that every podcast episode tells a compelling, well-structured story.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 The Purpose of Editing
01:25 Finding the Story Arc
02:06 Being Flexible with Content
02:27 Removing Verbal Scaffolding
03:22 Reordering Content
04:00 Rhythm and Flow
04:43 Working with Editors
05:37 Developing Your Style
06:18 Closing and Next Episode Preview
Ed Barker has been producing and recording podcasts since 2009. After a long career as a corporate marketing and strategy executive (and then a VC), Ed launched Studio 1878 (www.1878.studio) in early 2025 with the goal of making brand and business podcasting much better. Ed is a Brit, working out of Seattle, and podcasting worldwide. 🌎
A podcast development studio for the modern brand. We believe everyone has a story worth telling. Specializing in business and brand podcasts, we’ll help build your story from ideation to distribution, transforming concepts to real connection with your audiences. We produce our own shows but our core proposition is in helping businesses and creators produce something truly compelling and authentic. We’d love to help you tell your story. 😈
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