Podcast Audio Cleanup & Enhancement

I have a single-take, 60-minute podcast recording that needs a professional polish. The raw file sounds slightly muffled in places and the overall loudness drifts, so my main priorities are sharper vocal clarity and consistent volume from start to finish. An expertly applied EQ curve that brightens the dialogue without introducing artifacts will likely solve most of the tonal issues, and I’m open to your suggestions on the best EQ approach.

At this stage I’m undecided about breaking the show into chapters; if you think segmenting would improve listener experience, feel free to include that option in your proposal along with any time estimates.

Acceptance criteria
• Final master delivered in WAV and high-quality MP3
• Voices sound natural, present, and evenly matched in loudness throughout the full hour
• No audible muffling, distortions, or unintended coloration from processing
• Subtle, transparent EQ applied to enhance intelligibility without sounding “processed”

Please outline the DAW or plugins you prefer to use (e.g., Adobe Audition, RX, FabFilter, etc.) and provide a brief sample or portfolio link that demonstrates similar spoken-word work.