Editing video podcast for length and most interesting content

I have a podcast with four episodes already recorded. I'd like to focus on the first episode and then if it works out, we can discuss a retainer for ongoing work.

The first episode is long (the rest are not). I've already done a rough cut for audio and camera angles. Its current length is 01:22:04 and my target length is 00:30:00 (max up to 00:45:00). You can preview it here:
https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/8a1a9fcda43fd9c2b11c

The first 90 seconds will remain untouched, but everything else can be trimmed. What I need is a fresh set of eyes to trim it down, keeping only the most interesting content, editing to maximize audience/content interest.

We anticipate this workflow:
1. First edit (you)
2. Feedback (us, if needed)
3. Final edit (you) with delivery

PS: All of the other episodes' rough cuts are about 45 minutes, with a goal of editing to 30