If you've ever wondered why podcast editing tools don't just zap out your verbal tics—well, Doug Calobrisi has answers. On Hacker News, he explains why removing 'um,' 'uh,' and 'erm' from audio is far more complicated than it sounds. The core problem: distinguishing hesitation from natural speech rhythm requires sophisticated audio analysis, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution.

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