Professional Podcasting on a Shoestring Budget

21 May 2026
The Creator Stage
The gap between "indie" and "network" podcasts is rarely about the microphone—it's about the post-production. Many creators feel stuck in a loop of basic editing because the high-end software suites used by major London studios seem financially out of reach. This session demystifies the "pro sound" by showing you how to build a world-class post-production pipeline using a hybrid of accessible entry-level tools and cutting-edge AI automation.

We will break down the three pillars of professional audio: surgical cleanup, tonal balancing, and loudness mastering. We'll show you exactly how to automate the technical parts of editing so you can spend your time—and your budget—on what actually matters: your content.
Speakers
Nathan Freeman
Nathan Freeman - Granny Eats Wolf
Liam Heffernan
Liam Heffernan, Founder and CEO - Mercury
Lochlainn Harte
Lochlainn Harte, Producer, Editor and Sound Engineer
Katie Stokes
Katie Stokes, Producer, Presenter and Host