A published episode sometimes needs a corrected audio file. Treat that as a controlled update, not a casual overwrite. The team should know what changed, which episode it affects and whether the replacement alters the episode's structure.
Review the new listening file
Open the replacement outside the editor. Check the corrected section, the beginning and the ending. Compare the duration with the intended version. A file called corrected can still be an old export copied into a new folder.
Record the reason for the change and keep the previous approved version according to the project's retention needs. If a transcript or chapter list depends on timing, review those resources too. A longer or shorter edit may make their times inaccurate.
Use the hosting provider's current audio-replacement workflow. Preserve the stable episode identity when the intent is to update the same item, and check how the provider updates enclosure information.
Verify what listeners receive
Inspect the public feed and the media path after saving. Confirm that the enclosure describes the intended file, including relevant file information generated by the host. Remember that some listeners may already have downloaded an earlier version.
Do not promise that every stored copy or listening service updates instantly. Distinguish the host's current published version from copies outside its control.
Keep a short change note with the project and inform the people handling support or promotion. They can then identify the approved revision when a listener reports a difference. A reliable correction process includes the audio, its related reading resources and a clear record of the editorial decision.