In this episode, we welcome Yan Miles, ACE. Yan is an Emmy-winning editor who has cut shows including “Andor,” “The Crown,” “Sherlock,” “Rome” and “Game of Thrones.” In our chat, he shares about his early days, pathway into editing, his career trajectory, and working on “Andor.” In addition, he talks about the tools and techniques used to cut this show — and other insights from a life shaping stories.

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