The Production Podcast

The Production Podcast is a series of chats with people working in the advertising and film industry in the UK. Join producer Fionn Greger and sound designer Adam Smyth as they chat to directors and producers about production, first jobs, big jobs, bad jobs and how they got to where they are now. Whether you work in film, advertising, or wondering how to others started in the media industry, tune into the #theproductionpodcast wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes each week.

Episode 4: A chat with producer Caroline Angell.

This week Fionn and Adam chat with Caroline Angell, producer extraordinaire, who talks about her own curiosity and how it enabled her start in advertising. We talk about learning as you go, being part of a wider, creative team, and the ups and downs of filming.The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.Podcast available across all m...

11-22
33:43

A chat with Jeremy Goold, Exec Producer and Founder of production house of You Are Here

This week Fionn and Adam chat to Jeremy Goold, exec producer and founder at London's production house You Are Here. Jeremy talks about the early days of his career, why he set up his own shop and the friendships formed along the way. The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.You can find Jeremy and his directors at You Are He...

11-15
45:05

A chat with Mike Day from the brilliant Palma Pictures

Fionn and Adam chat to Mike Day, CEO and owner of Palma Pictures, the outstanding production company in Palma that work across TV, film and commercials. We chat with Mike about how he ended up in Palma, after moving from London and his early career days in London. The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.Podcast available across a...

11-08
53:50

Season 2, Episode 1: A chat with director Nicolas Jack Davies

Season 2 kicks off with a conversation with commercials director Nicolas Jack Davies from London production house The Sweet Shop. The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.Podcast available across all major players including Spotify, Apple, Overcast and Amazon Music.Nicks reel is viewable here: The Sweetshop Films This i...

11-01
48:07

A chat with Clare Donald, Publicis Groupe

On episode 7 of the Production Podcast Fionn and Adam chat to Clare Donald, Chief Production Office at Publicis Groupe, on where it all began for her. This is the final episode this year, we'll be back with more next year. If you enjoy the show, do share with your pals and subscribe so you hear about the next one. Episodes will be available wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You ca...

12-10
47:31

Episode 6 : A chat with director Ben Gregor

On episode 6 of Production Podcast Fionn and Adam chat to director Ben Gregor on where it all began for him, right up to directing commercials and TV shows. If you enjoy the show, share with your pals and subscribe. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.This is a pe...

12-03
47:43

A chat with producer Anna Cartwright

This week Adam and Fionn chat to freelance producer Anna Cartwright on her producing career to date and how it all began. If you enjoy the show, share with anyone you think might find it interesting. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.This is a personal podcast from th...

11-25
45:00

A chat with Helen Hadfield, Snapper Films

For episode 4, Fionn and Adam chat to Helen Hadfield, Exec Producer and Co-Founder of Snapper Films. They chat through Helen's early days from reception work, to producing to setting up a production company. If you enjoy the show, subscribe to get notified of the new episodes. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube...The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at Str...

11-17
29:03

A chat with Chris Watling, Exec Producer and MD at Somesuch

Fionn and Adam chat to Chris Watling, newly crowned MD of Somesuch, having departed Droga5 this month where he was Head of Production. They chat through Chris's early days in production and how the success of one shoot in South America rested on a shaman and a big a bag of sage.If you enjoy the show, share with anyone you think might find it interesting. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyt...

11-10
40:35

A chat with Tim Katz, MD Knucklehead

Fionn and Adam chat to Tim Katz, MD of production house Knucklehead. They chat through Tim's early days as a runner and why not to poke the one person on set who can move mountains for you.If you enjoy the show, share with your friends. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcast...

11-03
42:06

A chat with Rich Miles

Join producer Fionn Greger and sound designer Adam Smyth as they chat with people working in the advertising and produciton industry in the UK.This week they speak to Rich Miles from the Diversity Standards Collective about his journey from an advertising creative in his early days to now running his own company. If you enjoy the show, share with your friends. Episodes will be available weekly wherever you get your podcasts. The hosts: Fionn Greger the head of production at Amazon, whilst Ada...

10-26
41:52

A chat with Alex Harman from Kode

In the final episode of the Production Podcast this season, Fionn and Adam chat with Alex Harman from Kode on how he got his start in the industry, through forming a production company and successfully growing it with four very close friends. The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.Podcast available across all major players ...

02-27
54:37

A chat with Ben Whitehouse, director at large and most definitely not a hippie.

In this episode of the Production Podcast, Fionn and Adam chat with Ben Whitehouse, director, who talks about how he started out directing films and how he found his way along the road. The hosts: Fionn Greger is a producer across commercials and film, whilst Adam Smyth is a sound designer at String and Tins. You can find them on LinkedIn, or via the podcast alias on Twitter @thepodcastuk.Podcast available across all major players including Spotify, Apple, Overcast and Amazon Music.This is a ...

02-27
52:43

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