In today's digital age, podcasts have become a prominent platform for sharing ideas, experiences, and expertise. With thousands of podcasts covering diverse topics, aspiring guests often aim to land a spot and share their insights. However, the process of pitching oneself to be a podcast guest isn't always straightforward. In fact, some pitches miss the mark entirely, leaving hosts and listeners unimpressed.

‘Audio distortion’ basically refers to any unwanted alteration or disruption in sound quality that deviates from the original recording. In the audio editing space, we use (and hear) words like clipping, crackling, hissing, or popping sounds. To describe things like essey, plosives, etc. It’s a lot like having a mechanic, except your mechanic can actually hear the sound you’re describing to troubleshoot a way to fix it. The distortions can stem from multiple sources – tons of them really, but the most common are poor recording equipment, improper levels during mixing, or even compression techniques applied during post-production (yes, sometimes even a trigger happy producer can create the problem and need to fix it later).