The editing mindset
How much editing should you do? It depends. A one-minute scripted solo show needs much less than a two-hour documentary epic. Aim for Minimum Effective Podcast Editing.
As is often the case in podcasting, the answer is "it depends". A one-minute scripted solo show needs much less editing than a two-hour documentary-style epic. Unless you genuinely enjoy editing — and most podcasters don't — you just need to do enough to make your show sound good. Then leave it at that.