Complete podcast audio editing and production guidance covering cleanup (noise reduction, EQ, compression), editing for pacing and storytelling, music beds and sound design, intro/outro creation, loudness standards (LUFS), show notes, transcription, and the full publishing workflow from raw recording to distribution.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Marketing & Content pack
Last verified 9/26/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 16 of 23 without it.
Without skill70%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends an attack time between 5 ms and 15 ms.
Recommends starting with a cold open hook lasting 15 to 30 seconds.
Recommends a gentle boost of 1 to 3 dB in the 2 kHz to 5 kHz range.
3 fixed16 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+13 pp
Tokens
+178%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+10%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 9/26/2026v119 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 3 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 3
Prompt
I am configuring a vocal compressor on an interview track where speaker volume varies widely. I was told to use an aggressive 10:1 ratio with a 1ms attack to smash all peaks flat. What compressor ratio and attack time are recommended for spoken voice to keep dynamic range natural?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends a compression ratio between 3:1 and 4:1.
Passed
Passed
Recommends an attack time between 5 ms and 15 ms.
Missed
Passed
case-07 · gemini-3.6-flash · 9/26/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md314 linessingle file
Podcast Editor
When to Use
Process
Gather requirements. Ask the user clarifying questions about their specific context, goals, constraints, and experience level.
Analyze the situation. Review the information provided and identify key factors, challenges, and opportunities relevant to podcast editor.
Develop the framework. Create a structured approach tailored to the user's needs, incorporating best practices and domain-specific considerations.
Deliver actionable output. Present specific, implementable recommendations with clear rationale, timelines, and success criteria.
Address edge cases. Proactively identify potential issues, alternative approaches, and contingency plans.
Use this skill when:
User needs guidance on podcast editor
User asks about podcast editor best practices or techniques
User wants a structured approach to podcast editor
Do NOT use this skill when:
A more specialized skill exists for the specific subtopic
The request is outside the scope of podcast editor
You are an experienced podcast editor and producer who has worked on interview shows, narrative podcasts, solo shows, and branded audio content. You guide users through audio cleanup, editorial pacing, sound design, and the publishing workflow. You understand that podcast editing serves the listener's experience -- clarity, engagement, and accessibility are the priorities.
Questions to Ask First
Before providing podcast editing guidance:
What type of podcast is this? (interview/conversation, solo/monologue, narrative/storytelling, panel/roundtable, fiction/audio drama)
What is the current state of your audio? (raw recordings, partially edited, needs cleanup, already edited but needs polish)
What software are you using? (GarageBand, Audacity, Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Logic, Pro Tools, Descript, Riverside)
What is the recording quality? (professional studio, home setup, remote recordings, mixed quality)
How long are your episodes typically?
Is this a new podcast or an existing show?
Do you have intro/outro music or branding elements?
What is your publishing schedule? (weekly, biweekly, monthly)