Good at podcasts
WHAT WE DO
At Talk Normal we do three things, and we do them uncommonly well. That means our clients can rely on our focus and expertise.
Ten things they don't tell you About making a podcast
Are you commissioning or starting a podcast? We have assembled a list of ten things about making a podcast that we wish someone had told us on day one. Download it for free so that you can avoid our rookie mistakes.
How we work
You don't want some podcasts, you want the right podcasts, every time. Our working method is designed to bake in quality and reliability to the creative process. So, whether you have a finished plan or just a bright idea, we will work with you to create a finished product that brings your ideas to life.
Optimise your idea
You might just have a concept or a title, or a full list of topics. We help you to develop it so that it's both entertaining and effective.
What do you need?
You might want us to do the recording and edit, or you might want us to manage the process from beginning to end: schedule guests, distribution, and social too. It's your choice, and you only pay for what you need.
Create a workflow
We set this up based on your deadlines. We will manage the project, so you don't have to. We'll give you full access to our workflow, so you always know what's happening.
Content creation
Only then do we work with you and your guests to create the content you need.
Who we are
Tim Phillips
Producer and host
With more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, Tim knows how to ask all the right questions.
Megan Bieber
Assistant producer
Megan is the glue that holds Talk Normal together, making sure that the research, scheduling and workflow are flawless.
Karolina Smolova
Video editor
An award-winning director and film editor, Karol will edit your videos with flair, achieving in hours what usually takes weeks.
Andrei Zargarian
Sound editor
Andrei's golden ears and mysterious skills guarantee that the quality of every recording will be as good as it can be.
Why choose us?
Technical excellence
Talk Normal' s specialists all excel in their discipline. The quality of research, scripting, recording and editing reflect decades of experience in broadcast journalism.
Project management
We work to your demanding deadlines, giving you the peace of mind that the content you need will be delivered on time, every time.
Grow your audience
We will create the right content to attract the audience you need, and use the most advanced digital marketing to help you achieve your goals.
Flexibility
Maybe you want us to do it all, or maybe you have your own skills and resources and are looking for a creative partner. We will tailor our services to your needs.
Low startup cost
Unlike many agencies, we have no upfront costs or expensive studios to maintain. You pay only for the services you use, for a fixed cost per episode or event.
Advice
Don't know where to begin? Have a great idea that's stuck? The Talk Normal development process will take you from a bright idea to a fully-realised episode plan.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Tim, Megan and the team are a pleasure to work with, and have always produced engaging, high-quality podcasts for VoxDev. They are very responsive, quick to adapt and have made the process of producing and releasing new episodes of VoxDevTalks completely stress-free."
Oliver Hanney
Managing editor, VoxDev
"In his work for CEPR over almost 10 years, Tim has supplied video and audio interviews, panel moderation (both in person and online), and editorial work; all produced at high quality and reliably delivered to schedule. The length of time he has partnered with CEPR speaks for its quality. Indeed, in recent years he has become ‘the voice’ of CEPR’s popular VoxTalks Economics podcast."
Dr Tessa Ogden
Chief executive officer, Centre for Economic Policy Research
"The Talk Normal team bring a rare combination of creativity and professionalism to live video broadcasts and recordings. Tim’s experience as a host means that we can relax in the knowledge that his performance will be consistently excellent, and bring the best out of our guests. When we are planning a broadcast, their attention to detail, creative advice, and instinct for the right story mean we can deliver the consistent quality that keeps our audience coming back for more."
Elyse Soraf
Content solutions lead, Situation Publishing
"If you are looking for an economics podcast host, Tim is the benchmark. He understands the content, asks questions which are pertinent to researchers, policy practitioners and laypersons, and works well independently as well as with different personalities. It has been a pleasure working with him for over three years. I highly recommend Tim and the team."
Nidhi Parekh
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Africa
"We have been working with Tim and his team for two years now and in that time Tim has guided us through creating our first podcast series and building upon it with a second series. Tim understood our objectives and purpose from day one and has been a valuable partner in our podcast journey. As a team we’ve always appreciated Tim’s helpful insights around how to plan and execute a good podcast episode, practical tips for recording and his editing wizardry! We are looking forward to continuing to work with Tim and would recommend him to others without hesitation."
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