Audio Academy

Audio producer Chris Gates shares lessons from decades spent crafting commercials, from the days of tape and physical carts through to today's digital production. Chris talks about why great production starts before you hit record, how mic placement and real environments can transform a commercial, and why producers should always have a clear picture of what they want the listener to hear. He also...

After more than 40 years in radio, Sean has learnt that great creative work comes down to preparation, honesty and knowing what makes you different. In this episode of the Audio Academy, Sean reflects on a career that has taken him through more than 20 radio stations and now into his role as Content Director at Fresh 92.7. He shares how he develops young talent without micromanaging, why he believ...

What makes a podcast worth coming back to? Journalist and RMIT educator Stephanie Corsetti believes it's the three C's - Content, Chemistry and Consistency. In this episode of Audio Academy, Steph shares what she’s learnt from a career spanning community radio, the ABC, SBS and education. She explores the importance of consistency, chemistry and authentic content, why niche podcasts can build loya...

Eddie Bye has spent over 30 years working across radio, voiceover and commercial production, and in this episode of the Audio Academy he shares the lessons he's learnt along the way. From building better voiceover demos and directing authentic performances to producing award-winning commercials and using AI as a creative production companion, Eddie offers practical advice for anyone looking to cre...

Award-winning copywriter and voiceover Tam Heinjus believes the best radio commercials have one thing in common: they put the listener first. In this episode of the Audio Academy, Tam shares the lessons she's learnt from more than two decades in commercial radio, from hearing the ad that inspired her to join the industry through to creating award-winning campaigns that rely on the power of theatre...

Building a successful podcast takes more than great content. According to podcast producer Lize Ratliff, the shows that stand the test of time are those that create a genuine sense of community among their audiences. In this episode of the Audio Academy, Lize shares her journey from Mamamia intern to podcast producer, reflects on the early days of Australian podcasting, and explains why community...

In this episode of the Audio Academy, radio producer and voice actor Cass Aldridge shares what she's learnt from more than 25 years working in commercial radio. From building believable environments with subtle ambience to directing voiceovers and recording clean audio, Cass explains why getting the fundamentals right can make the biggest difference to the finished product. She also talks about li...

For more than 30 years, Geoff Bickerton has been helping businesses create radio advertising that actually works. But after thousands of commercials, his philosophy has become remarkably simple: Stop writing for the client and start writing for the customer. In this episode of Audio Academy, Geoff shares why so many ads miss the mark - not because they're badly written, but because they're focused...

The hard-sell announcer voiceovers that once dominated radio and television ads have gradually been replaced by something much more conversational. Today, audiences don't want to feel like they're being sold to - they want to feel like someone's talking directly to them. After more than two decades behind the microphone, Anna has voiced everything from national ad campaigns to corporate narration...

If you've spent any time around radio advertising, podcast advertising, or commercial audio production, you've probably come across Ralph van Dijk. As the founder of Eardrum, Ralph has spent more than three decades helping brands create audio that captures attention, changes behaviour, and drives results. We sat down with Ralph to talk about listener psychology, copywriting, voice casting, sonic b...

As Head of Production Coordination at Abe's Audio, Britt oversees a team that handles 100+ incoming projects daily, manages voiceover casting, coordinates production workflows, and helps ensure everything is delivered on time and on brief. We talked with Britt to talk about building team culture, managing remote teams, casting voiceovers, handling client briefs, and what it takes to keep a team ru...

From regional WA radio through to some of the country's biggest breakfast and drive shows, Jeza has built a career around creating audio that grabs attention and tells stories. Today, he's also building tools that are helping audio producers save hours every week. We sat down with him to talk about these tools, his experience in audio production, creating great commercials, and breaking creative r...

Prithi Dey has an extensive background in music, publishing, and branded content. Currently Head of Podcasts AUNZ at Spotify, she plays a pivotal role in shaping creator strategies and driving podcast growth for one of the world's largest streaming platforms. We sat down with Prithi to talk about podcast audience growth, video podcasting, monetisation, discoverability, creator strategy, and why po...

Chris Gregson is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial audio creatives, with more than 30 years across radio, copywriting, production, and creative leadership. Today, he leads the creative division at Tapt Media, overseeing teams across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We sat down with Chris to talk about radio copywriting, producing effective audio campaigns, creative leadership,...

The Key to Podcast Success: Insights from Claire Murphy. Discover insights on building a successful podcast community, balancing content and production quality, and understanding your audience. Podcasting has become a staple of modern media, but with so many shows available, what makes one podcast stand out from the rest? In this post, we explore key insights from Claire Murphy, a seasoned podcast...

Yannick Lawry is an experienced voiceover artist who began his career in the UK. We talked to him about how he got started in the industry, what makes a VO performance cut through, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

We spoke with legendary producer (and SCA’s National Head of Audio Production and Sound Design) David Konsky to unpack the small things and creative decisions that can take your audio production from good to great.

Sam Cav has done it all.  From EPing Hamish & Andy to overseeing LiSTNR’s Original Podcast Content for SCA – he’s a guy who knows what he’s talking about. We spoke with him about his career, what makes successful podcasts stick, and the realities (and challenges) behind building successful audio content today.