I connected with Dr. Hani Chaabo MD through Upwork when he was seeking a professional editor for his podcast SuperHumanizer. The podcast, co-hosted with Katie Bogen M.A., focuses on promoting empathy and understanding around polarizing topics, particularly Israel-Palestine issues, through personal stories and human experiences.
Dr. Chaabo faced a common challenge many content creators encounter: his podcast had great content and meaningful conversations, but the technical quality wasn't matching the professionalism of the message. The interviews were recorded via phone calls and video calls using mobile devices, resulting in inconsistent audio quality, camera noise, and unprofessional sound that was distracting from the powerful conversations taking place.
After our initial consultation, Dr. Chaabo entrusted me with transforming his raw podcast recordings into broadcast-quality content that would properly represent the importance of his work and reach a wider audience effectively.
Audio Restoration Challenge & Solution
The biggest technical challenge was rescuing poor-quality audio recorded through mobile device cameras and video calls. The original recordings suffered from:
Camera microphone artifacts and background noise
Inconsistent audio levels between hosts and guests
Digital compression from video call platforms
Echo and room tone issues
Using advanced audio restoration techniques and professional software, I implemented a comprehensive audio enhancement process:
Spectral noise reduction to eliminate camera and background noise
Dynamic range optimization for consistent listening experience
EQ treatment to enhance voice clarity and warmth
Multiband compression to balance frequency response
Noise gate application to clean up silent passages
While the source material had limitations, the final result achieved a professional podcast sound that significantly elevated the listening experience.
Services Delivered
Professional Podcast Editor specializing in long-form interview content and social media optimization. This comprehensive project included:
🎙️ Long-Form Podcast Production
Complete episode editing from raw recordings to final master
Advanced audio restoration and professional sound treatment
Content structuring and pacing optimization
Intro/outro integration and seamless transitions
📱 Social Media Content Creation
Short-form clips optimized for algorithm performance
Animated text overlays highlighting key quotes and insights
Thumbnail creation for enhanced click-through rates
Tools Used
iZotope RX Advanced for audio restoration
Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing
Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and text animation
Adobe Photoshop for thumbnail and graphic design
Professional audio plugins (Waves, FabFilter, etc.)
Noise reduction and spectral repair tools
Results
Transformed raw mobile recordings into professional podcast episodes with:
Broadcast-quality audio that enhances message delivery
Engaging short-form content optimized for social media algorithms
Professional visual presentation that builds audience trust
Consistent brand experience across all platforms
The improved production quality helped SuperHumanizer expand its reach and deliver its important message about empathy and understanding with the professional presentation it deserved.
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Posted May 28, 2025
Professional podcast editing, video-call audio enhancement, long-form interview content, and social media short videos.