Catching Up On Riverside's End>End Approach to Podcast Creation: Why Indie Shows and Big Networks Alike Are Leaning In With Kendall Breitman
In an industry where creators juggle half a dozen apps just to publish an episode, Riverside is positioning itself as the all-in-one hub for recording, editing, hosting, and distributing podcasts
In an industry where creators juggle half a dozen apps just to publish an episode, Riverside is positioning itself as the all-in-one hub for recording, editing, hosting, and distributing podcasts—without sacrificing quality or workflow control.
We sat down with Kendall, Riverside’s community manager, to discuss how the platform serves creators of all sizes, what features they wish more users explored, and where it’s headed next. For her part, Kendall says the Riverside mission is simple: democratize high-quality content creation so anyone — from a first-time podcaster in their living room to a media team at Netflix — can produce professional results.
Before we get more into the interview, let’s set the stage.
Standout Benefits of Riverside
Broadcast-Grade Remote Recording
Local recordings ensure crisp audio and video regardless of internet hiccups, making it the go-to for clients calling in from anywhere in the world.Live Streaming Without the Tech Headaches
Native RTMP support lets you broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously—something that once required costly, CPU-draining software.Built-In Editing That’s Actually Usable
The editor has evolved far beyond its early version, now offering AI-powered “Magic Audio,” filler word removal, and even adjustable intensity sliders so creators keep creative control.Video-Forward Features
A scenes tool enables layout changes, jump cuts, zooms, and custom captions—keeping long-form video podcasts dynamic without full post-production suites.Mobile-First Editing
With a growing mobile editor, creators can cut, caption, and polish social clips directly from their phones—perfect for ensuring clips look good on the devices where they’ll be viewed.B-Roll and AI-Generated Visuals
A built-in library and AI prompts remove one of the biggest bottlenecks in video podcast production: sourcing engaging, rights-safe footage.
On Riverside’s Vision
Kendall:
“When you can give more people access to a remote studio, you get more diverse stories. You no longer need a multi-million dollar setup to create a podcast. Riverside is about democratizing the space—whether you’re a seasoned audio engineer or a first-timer, it’s easy to use and produces the highest quality remote recordings.”
For our part, we found Kendall to be a consummate professional and incredibly knowledgeable about both the product (she definitely did not just spit out talking points, and if she did, she knew them so well it didn’t sound like it) and the industry writ-large. When asked about HER favorite features personally (as someone who not only works for the firm, but produces content for it and manages a large but tight knit community of riverside users, she claims three areas have become game changers for users:
High-Quality Remote Recording – This is the foundation of Riverside. Local files captured on each participant’s device eliminate the “bad internet” sound many remote shows suffer from.
Live Streaming Made Simple – One of Riverside’s first major product innovations, eliminating the need for clunky/expensive Telestream or other apps. “Going live across multiple platforms with RTMP used to require expensive, resource-heavy software. We’ve made that possible right inside Riverside.”
An Editor That Works for All Levels – With AI-powered Magic Audio, filler word removal, and in the midst of rolling out new sliders to control intensity, “even indie creators without a dedicated editor can get professional results.”
Impressive stuff for a platform that is working hard to push updates without totally shattering people’s workflows by, as Kendall puts it, “using our users as our own personal bug catchers/beta testers”.
Kendall also points to the Scenes feature as a hidden gem:
“Switching layouts, zooming in or out, adding captions per scene—it keeps video podcasts visually dynamic without a huge post-production workload.”
On Advice for Creators
Kendall sees common pitfalls in how creators approach video:
“Two people side-by-side for 45 minutes isn’t enough anymore. Switch camera views, add B-roll, keep movement on screen. If it’s just audio you care about, focus on a great conversation and don’t let production complexity hold you back.”
For setups, Kendall recommends keeping it simple:
Use your phone with a tripod for video
A budget-friendly mic like the Shure MV7 or Samson Q2U
Basic LED lighting
And—always—headphones.
Pro tip for guest prep:
“Instead of burying headphone requests in a long email, send a short, separate note: ‘Do you have headphones? Please wear them that day.’ It sticks better.”
On Serving Both Indies and Enterprises
Riverside caters to vastly different user bases—solo creators and large organizations—without losing focus.
“A lot of needs overlap. A Netflix producer might want the same easy-to-use, high-quality recording that an indie creator does, but also features like team collaboration, multiple studios, and robust webinar tools. That’s where our business plans come in.”
Kendall teases that they’re working on options for users who need more than a self-serve plan but don’t require a full enterprise package.
On Rapid Iteration
Riverside has earned a reputation for quick but careful updates.
“We don’t want to turn our users into bug testers. We release features when they’re polished. AI tools now come with controls so you can set how intense they are, and our mobile editor gains new capabilities regularly without breaking existing workflows.”
On the Roadmap
The surprise launch of Riverside’s hosting feature marked a shift toward complete production consolidation.
“We want creators to go from recording to editing to publishing without juggling multiple apps or endless file uploads. Hosting is just phase one. We’re building toward a single platform that does it all.”
On the Feature More Users Should Try
Without hesitation, Kendall points to Scenes:
“I used to be a TV producer, so I love playing with jump cuts, zooms, different layouts, and caption styles per scene. It’s an easy way to add movement and make your video more watchable.”
The Takeaway:
Whether you’re producing from your kitchen table or a corporate studio, Riverside’s goal is to be the single place where your entire podcast workflow lives—recording, editing, and publishing—without the chaos of patching together multiple tools.