{"podcast":{"title":"Podcast Editors Mastermind","slug":"podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978","podcast_index_feed_id":1017978,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcast-editors-mastermind/","website_url":"https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/63e71a99-5ead-41d6-b540-8b9799f3b453/art-PEM-Show-logo-2026-01.jpg","author":"Steve Stewart, Mark Deal","episode_count":131,"summary":"Do you like podcast editing? Are you a Podcast Editor or want to be a Podcast Editor? This is the show for you. It's for Podcast Editors, by Podcast Editors. We mastermind topics with your peers, industry leaders, and talk about podcast editing as a career or serious side-hustle. Follow the show, get involved in the Podcast Editors Club Facebook group, and stay in touch with the latest events and news through the newsletter at https://www.PodcastEditorAcademy.com/newsletter. When you're ready, consider joining us in the Podcast Editor Academy! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T18:21:36.157567+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978"},"episode":{"title":"Is A.I. Making Us Less Valuable? Hot Takes From 2025 and Podcast Editor Predictions","slug":"is-a-i-making-us-less-valuable-hot-takes-from-2025-and-podcast-editor-predictions","published_at":"2025-12-30T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/is-a-i-making-us-less-valuable-hot-takes-from-2025-and-podcast-editor-predictions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978","url":"https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/is-ai-making-you-less-valuable-hot-takes-from-2025-and-the-future-of-podcast-editing","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/190dab8f-6be6-420b-9431-9eaf05bc9861.mp3","summary":"#121: There have been SIGNIFICANT changes in our industry this past year. A.I. is being added to everything Across-the-board price increases on the tools we use The loss of Todd Cochrane and Niel Guillarte, plus the separation of some very influential people from the companies they helped build Our panel of pros reflect on 2025, talk about how A.I. isn't making us undervalued, and we share predictions for Podcast Editors in 2026. Our conversation with Pam Cameron, Jay Yow, and Chad Parizman highlights the need for podcast producers to adapt - and embrace - changes while maintaining the human touch in our work. Key takeaways: The landscape is changing with the rise of video podcasts The industry is seeing a shift towards more professional production standards AI has significantly improved post-production workflows AI tools can enhance creativity rather than replace it The future of podcasting may involve more partnerships with major media companies The demand for multi-platform presence is increasing for podcasters The podcast community needs to adapt to the changing landscape and embrace new technologies Resources mentioned in the show: BlogFox.ai for YouTube chapters PodChapters.com , the new chaptering tool from Daniel J. Lewis YouTube's branded video midrolls coming in 2026 Our panelists: Pam Cameron began as a freelance editor and now runs end-to-end production. She’s the full-time producer of Acquiring Minds. Connect with her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-f-cameron Jay Yow is an audio professional (for over 16 years) in both music and podcast production. He’s collaborated with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Mike Myers, Mary Louise Parker, Dashboard Confessional, and The James Altucher Show. Connect with Jay at https://www.jayyow.com Chad Parizman p…","meta_description":"#121: There have been SIGNIFICANT changes in our industry this past year. A.I. is being added to everything Across-the-board price increases on the tools…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2623,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/episodes/is-a-i-making-us-less-valuable-hot-takes-from-2025-and-podcast-editor-predictions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/is-a-i-making-us-less-valuable-hot-takes-from-2025-and-podcast-editor-predictions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}