As someone who's deeply entrenched in the podcasting world—constantly juggling my own podcast and collaborating with clients globally—I'm always on the hunt for tools that make our audio lives a bit easier. 

There are a lot of folks are looking to tighten the purse strings and save on multiple subscriptions, so when it was announced that Descript could do remote recording - I had DIY podcasters asking whether they could jump ship from Riverside.fm to do it all in Descript. 

Having taken it for a spin, I’m here to share my experiences with you.

After a decade in podcast production and millions of downloads across our client roster at Bamby Media, I can tell you this with absolute certainty: podcast editing can make or break your podcast's success. 

I’ve judged countless podcasting awards such as The Webby’s, Australian Podcast Awards, Signal Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and I’ve heard the full gamut of podcast production. 

We’ve also launched and worked on probably close to one thousand podcasts over the last decade here at Bamby Media and it’s clear that success lies in the details.

Can you do a good enough job of recording and editing your podcast just with free tools, or is it worthwhile investing in a more robust paid option?

Whether you're recording your first episode or ready to level up your podcast production skills, I'm about to break down the real MVPs of podcast software - both the wallet-friendly gems and the worth-every-penny investments that actually deserve your hard-earned cash.

In today's video, I'm comparing two powerhouse AI audio background removal tools: Descript Studio Sound and Adobe V2. As someone who's produced podcasts for over a decade, I know the struggle of dealing with less-than-perfect audio, so I'm putting these tools through their paces to help you make the best choice for your show.

Choosing the right microphone can make or break your content. 

That might sound a bit dramatic, and to be honest it probably is.

But there is something so satisfying and almost unquantifiable about listening to audio that has been captured the right way with the right equipment.

With that in mind, I went looking for the best wireless microphone system for content creators.

As I started looking at what creators were already using, the Rode Wireless Pro and DJI Mic 2 emerged as direct competitors.

And so the tests began…

If you're a founder still lurking behind your company logo like it's your last line of defence, I've got news for you: your business needs YOUR face, not just your fancy branding and pictures of your team or thriving office culture. 

Though those things are nice, a potential customer has nothing to hold onto. We buy from people, not businesses. 

That’s why you need to be building your personal brand, and I feel like podcasting is the cheat code you’ve been searching for.