Patrick Burke: How editing teaches you patience, precision, and maybe Lizard People

Ilse sits down with editor and former musician Patrick Burke of Method & Madness for a conversation that somehow covers 48-hour film projects, oyster shucking, and the terrifying beauty of a well-timed dissolve. Patrick shares what he’s learned about rhythm—both in editing and in life—and how collaboration, caffeine, and chaos (the good kind) fuel creative work.

They talk about the power of pacing, why film sets feel like beehives, and yes… the Mandela Effect, lizard leaders, and other very serious investigative journalism. This episode is half creative therapy, half fever dream, and somehow all heart.

Follow Patrick on IG @patrickeburke and check out his work at Method and Madness. Weirdos and editors welcome.

Hosted by Ilse Zacharias Rivera. Say hi / follow along here: @ilsezacharias

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