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Stop Using “Authenticity” as an Excuse for a Sloppy Podcast

July 21, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Free resources from Speke Podcasting: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Freddy takes a blowtorch to the “intentional mistake” trend that is quietly trashing good shows. You hear the story of a client’s phone ringing mid‑recording, why leaving it in was not a clever brand move, and how big creators are now telling you to keep typos and stumbles on purpose to prove you are human. Freddy calls that what it is: fear and laziness dressed up as authenticity. You get a clear breakdown of how he really uses AI to move faster without sounding generic, and what actually signals “human” to your listener. By the end, you know how to keep your show sharp, honest, and human without sabotaging your own quality just to make a point.

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