Podcast tends to reward a specific EQ shape — here's a starting point built for it.
Try -3dB at 60Hz, -1dB at 500Hz, +3dB at 2.5kHz, and +1dB at 8kHz. The low cut removes desk and room rumble, while the high-mid boost keeps spoken word easy to follow on phone speakers.
Podcasts are overwhelmingly consumed on phone speakers and earbuds with limited bass response, so this preset deliberately deprioritizes low end in favor of the high-mid clarity that actually matters for spoken word on those devices.