Freelance podcast producer — Dublin, Ireland
Looking for a freelance podcast producer in Ireland?
When most people search for a freelance podcast producer they're looking for someone reliable, experienced and genuinely invested in their show. Not a platform. Not a team they'll never meet. One person who knows what good sounds like.
I'm Bren Russell, a podcast producer based in Dublin. I work with a small number of experts, founders and specialists to produce shows that reflect the quality of their work and grow consistently over time.
One person. Every episode. No handoffs.
broadcasting
rating
everything
Brands that chose one person over an agency
Not just Ireland
Working with podcasters wherever they are
Based in Dublin, working remotely with clients wherever they are. Location has never been a barrier to doing good work.
What working together actually looks like
Easy. Consistent. No chasing.
Most weeks look like this: you record, you send me the file, I edit and return it within 48 hours with a short note on anything I noticed. Once a month we spend thirty minutes on a call going through what's working, what isn't, and what's worth trying next. You never have to ask where things are or what's happening. That's just how it works.
I get to know your show
The longer we work together, the less you have to explain. I know your style, your guests, your audience. That context shows up in every edit, every note, every decision made on your behalf.
You can always reach me
No support tickets, no waiting for your account manager to relay a message. You deal with me directly. If something comes up, you say so and it gets sorted.
I'm invested in the outcome
I notice things and mention them, not because it's in the brief, but because I'm paying attention. A guest who sounded flat, a title that could work harder, an episode that deserves a second look. That's what it means to have someone genuinely on your team.
What working with one person looks like
Everything your show needs. One person doing it.
No brief handed off to an editor. No account manager between you and the work. You deal with me directly, from the first conversation to the latest episode, and I get to know your show the way you know it.
Audio and video production
Broadcast-standard editing, mastering and delivery across audio and video. Every episode sounds like it was made by someone who cares — because it was.
YouTube and growth strategy
Audio is for people who already know you exist. I build your show for video first so new listeners can find you. Record once. Publish everywhere.
Show notes and publishing
Titles, show notes, chapter markers and distribution — handled. You focus on the conversation. Everything else is covered.
Honest feedback every episode
I listen to your show the way your audience does. When something isn't working I tell you. That's not an extra — it's part of how I work.
"Bren's attention to detail and understanding of the podcast landscape has meant that my podcast listenership is growing month on month. Podlad is the best investment in marketing I make each month."
Why experience matters more than price
What you actually get when you work with someone who's done this for years
Broadcast background
17 years across RTÉ, BBC and MTV trained an ear that knows the difference between audio that's technically clean and audio that keeps people listening. Those aren't always the same thing.
Long-term relationships
My clients stay for years. Not because of contracts — there aren't any. Because the relationship is easy, the communication is good, and they feel like someone genuinely has their show's back. If it's not working for you, you should leave. Most people don't.
Real results
5x subscribers in six months. Videos that 25x'd previous view counts. Shows that grow month on month. Results come from strategy, not just editing.
How I work
I'm not looking for the next client. I'm looking for the right one.
That's why I don't lock clients into contracts.
I speak to podcasters all the time, already locked into a contract with an agency who haven't even spotted that their intro is losing viewers in the first ninety seconds, or that their thumbnail gives nobody a reason to click. That's the gap between someone who delivers a file and someone who builds a show.
Inevitable Future of Work
"Working with Bren means you know the work will be done and done well, and he'll come to you with ideas for making your podcast better."
Jeff Lesher
The Entrepreneur Experiment
"Bren has been a trusted and key member of my podcast since just after I launched. A professional service delivered with superb communication and zero hassle."
Gary Fox
Authentically Successful
"Not only is he a great podcast editor but he is also very consultative in helping me be a better podcaster."
Carol Schultz