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We craft podcasts.

Drawing on decades of experience, we are masters of the art of storytelling. From initial planning to recording, editing and delivery, we take care of it all.

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Mick has been a storyteller for as long as he can remember. He started his working life in television, moved into film and has now found a cosy home in podcasting. He loves the intimacy of a story told straight into your ears with its unique ability to light up the imagination. He has been crafting stories for over 25 years and has learned a good few tricks along the way. He loves nothing more than taking an audience on a journey that captures both their hearts and minds. He has won awards for his podcasts and films and loves applying his craft to deliver excellence.

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Lara knows her way around a story. She currently moonlights between podcasting and filmmaking, but we’ll win her over eventually. She has a gift for using digital tools to bring a narrative to life. She recently worked as assistant sound designer on The Fall of the House of Du Val for Business Desk. She got hooked on storytelling when directing her award-winning short film, Sticky Pages. Lara first crossed paths with The Podsmiths as a student when Mick was an industry mentor on the content creation course at Crescendo Aotearoa.

A few pieces from our workbench…

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The Fall of the House of Du Val

A five-part series for Business Desk delving into the dodgy dealings of a couple who left kiwi investors millions of dollars poorer.

Role: Final Edit and Sound Design

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The Insider’s Guide

An honest and unflinching look at family violence through the eyes of survivors.

Role: Start to finish production including interviewing and hosting.

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Parent’s We’ve Met

Real conversations about navigating the wild and wonderful ride of parenting.

Awards: Bronze, Best Branded Podcast, NZ Podcast Awards

Role: Production and Editing (Video and Audio)

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Are You Mental?

This one is our little baby. A podcast about mental health that talks to people who have lived the battle and a psychologist about how it all works. It was created by us, with Mick as the host.

Awards: Gold - Best Health & Wellbeing Podcast - NZ Podcast Awards
Finalist - Best Independent Podcast – NZ Radio and Podcast Awards

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Grey Areas with Petra Bagust

Petra talks with famous New Zealanders about growing up and going grey in Aotearoa.

Awards: Gold - Best Entertainment Podcast - NZ Podcast Awards
Finalist - Best Independent Podcast – Seasonal - NZ Radio Awards

Role: Editor (Video and Audio)

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HP Business Class

Revealing conversations with well-known kiwi entrepreneurs about the highs and lows of their business journey.

Awards: Silver - Best Business Podcast – New York Festivals Radio Awards

Role: Producer, Interviewer, Editor (Season 2)

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Story Space

This was Mick’s Covid lockdown project. A whimsical kids storytelling podcast full of colourful characters and tall tales.

Awards: Gold - Best Family Podcast - NZ Podcast Awards

Role: Writer, Producer, Performer, Editor

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Re_covering

Frank Ritchie talks to leading New Zealand journalists about the one story that has impacted them the most.

Role: Editor (Video and Audio)

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Footprint

Francesca Rudkin talks to business leaders and experts about how business can create a more sustainable future.

Role: Producer, Editor

  • “Mick is an absolute pleasure to work with - and honestly, a total weapon. It’s such a treat to hand over a project completely, knowing it’s in safe hands and that you’ll get a beautiful, high‑quality result back. Mick somehow makes even the tricky stuff feel like smooth sailing - it’s genuinely a joy collaborating with him.”

    Phoebe Furley - Operations & Partnerships Lead, Digital Audio, NZME

  • "Working with Mick was a joy. His passion for podcasting, put together with his attention to detail and pride in his work produced a high quality product that the client was absolutely stoked with. Highly recommend”

    Sam Collins - Podcast Strategist, Audio Advisory

  • "For a podcast about family violence we knew we needed someone easy to talk to, curious and gentle. Mick was excellent. His interest and care were obvious and genuine. Mick treated our participants with the respect and care that they deserved. The final product was exactly what we wanted, and Mick’s guidance, editing skills and his empathetic way with people meant that their stories were told in a way that would help others understand and be able to recognise this behaviour in their own relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend Mick, or to work with him again"

    Ministry of Social Development

  • “Mick brings immense creativity and care to a podcast production. The assurance of his applied skills allowed us to deliver a final product that stood out and demanded attention in a highly competitive space.”

    Hamish Williams - Producer, The Fall of the House of Du Val

  • "Mick's award-winning portfolio is characterised by pathos, intelligence, and humour. As a talented writer, interviewer, recording engineer, editor, and sound designer, he sees how each element serves the greater narrative. Mick's creative genius coupled with his passion for the craft put him in the top tier of podcast producers in the country!"

    Josh Couch - Creative Director, Loveit Media

We’re pretty well connected…

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Every podcast is unique. Special even. Get in touch and we’ll tailor a made-to-measure quote to match your needs.

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