Work and Awards
We pride ourselves on award-winning, innovative, colourful and intelligent podcast productions that truly deliver change for our customers and their audience. You can explore some of our diverse podcast programmes below.
2023 – Webby Awards – Sustainability and Environment Podcast – Winner – Unearthed: Journeys Into the Future of Food – for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew with Fresh Air Production
2023 – Corporate Content Awards
‘Best use of audio or podcast’ Bronze for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew with Fresh Air Production
‘Best content campaign to assist with reputation management’Bronze for National Grid with Fresh Air Production
2022 – British Podcast Awards –‘Branded Content’ Bronze – Lives on the Lines for Greater Anglia and Fresh Air Production.
2022 – Corporate Content Awards – Best Use of Audio – Rewirement Season 2 for Legal and General
2020 – UK Heritage Awards – Contribution to Heritage – Speaking with Shadows by English Heritage (Fresh Air Production)
2018 – British Podcast Awards – ‘Branded Content’ Silver and Bronze – Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places by Historic England and Parliament Explained by UK Parliament (Both for Fresh Air Production)
2017 – British Podcast Awards – ‘Branded Content’ Bronze – The National Trust Gardens Podcast (Both for Fresh Air Production)
Our Work
Beneath The Baobab with Gordon Buchanan from Jamma International
In Beneath the Baobab from Jamma International, wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan hosts cutting-edge conversations about conservation work led by communities around the world. In this series learn about Community Based Natural Resources Management, hear from indigenous peoples who are exercising their rights to do innovative work as custodians of resources for generations, then find out how they’ve developed work schemes, governance and management systems that allow them to place a high value on wildlife and build the economic case for conservation. The future for wildlife and endangered species can be positive, if we are all prepared to listen. Join Gordon and his guests Beneath the Baobab for stories of hope as well as brilliant, radical and innovative ideas for solving the problems faced by humans and wildlife.
Unearthed: Nature needs us from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
What can plant and fungal science teach us about solving the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, and how can we embrace this knowledge to create systemic change that future-proofs life on our planet? Some pretty massive questions for one six-part series! Once again we were delighted to make this series for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on behalf of Fresh Air Production. Fronted by the wonderful Dr Mya-Rose Craig (AKA Birdgirl), this 6 part series showcases some of Kew’s finest minds and research, plus guests from around the world. Hear stories of nature on the path to recovery through evolving human action and coexistence. Taking a ‘soil to sky’ journey, join Mya as she seeks to understand how all the science fits together – from tiny microbes to massive weather systems – and offers answers to secure the future of life on earth.
Life on the Hedge Podcast from the Tree Council
Want a career in nature but don’t know where to start? The Life On The Hedge podcast is for you. Hedgerows are amazing! They’re the largest wildlife habitat we have in the UK and their carbon-guzzling, pollution-absorbing, wildlife-sheltering powers make them a crucial part of the solution to the environmental challenges we’re facing. It’s time to get to know these hidden heroes and find out how you can get involved, with the Life On The Hedge podcast. In each episode, you’ll hear from an amazing young person at the beginning of a blossoming career in nature as they explore the magic of hedgerows and the ever-growing world of green jobs. We head outside to show you what it’s like to plant trees, cultivate native species, lay hedges, work with farmers and volunteers and discover the wildlife that depends upon our hedges. You’ll get the inside scoop on how they got started in their roles and we’ve got loads of handy links and resources available to help you start out on your own journey.
PANDAS Foundation– Pre and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support – helps people with their mental health at an early intervention stage – that’s any time from conception through to birth and beyond.
In this podcast, Sally Bunkham and Annie Belasco offer hope for parents struggling with mental health. Like many of the staff and volunteers at the charity they’ve experienced – and overcome – perinatal health struggles and want to support others through theirs.
We hope that this podcast and PANDAS as a whole will help you find the information and support to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel for you and your family.
The Clean Energy Revolution from National Grid
Helen Skelton finds out how we’re all part of one of the most incredible revolutions in human history. As the UK leads the charge towards net zero emissions, Helen unpacks the jargon and meets inspiring people who are using tech, science and smart thinking to help tackle climate change through the energy we use. National Grid has a crucial role to play, as it supplies energy to home across the UK and the Northeast United States. That means they’re at the heart of connecting all of us to a green future. Produced for National Grid on behalf of Fresh Air Production.
Life Solved: World-Changing Research from the University of Portsmouth
Life Solved explores big ideas that are set to change our world, from the University of Portsmouth.
Speaking with Shadows Podcast for English Heritage with Josie Long
Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out stories from the hidden corners of England’s history. English Heritage’s Speaking with Shadows Podcast featuring Josie Long – Fresh Air Production.
Generosity Week with The Church of England
In this Church of England podcast series, presenter Gemma Hunt uncovers stories of generosity in churches across the country. We hear about the fantastic initiatives many churches run to support their communities as well as the actions of generous individuals in those communities. Each podcast is accompanied by a daily reflection and activity to help us reflect on God’s generosity and activate it in our daily lives. We recommend listening to an episode each day over Generosity Week, perhaps when going for a short walk or over a cup of tea during a break.
Kew - Unearthed: Mysteries from an Unseen World with James Wong
Poisonings, trafficking and zombies. James Wong reveals the roles plants and fungi play in thrilling, sinister and heart-breaking real-life stories. Unearthed: Mysteries from an unseen world podcast for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew – Fresh Air Production
Lives on the Lines for Greater Anglia Rail
Take an audible journey by train and meet fascinating people living and working across our Great Anglian landscape. We’ll explore majestic coastlines, the phenomenal wildlife of broads and fens, breath-taking cathedral cities and magical market towns, meeting the people that make East Anglia such a unique and special place to live and visit. The Community Rail Partnerships invite you to travel six of Greater Anglia’s rural branch rail lines across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire in this audible adventure presented by Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air Production.
The Nod with MCN: A mindful motorcycle podcast
MCN’s mindful motorcycling podcast. Join hosts, Ben Bowers, Charley Boorman and Ant Partridge as they venture through the rich world of motorbike subculture with a new guest each episode. As they uncover shared passions for riding they also delve into themes of wellbeing and mental health. With guests from all corners of society we are united through the secret all bikers share. That two wheels bring joy, passion, fun and happiness.
History's Lost Speeches with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
A five part series exploring how the story of Western ideology may have unfolded differently in the 20th Century, based on the undelivered speeches of world leaders. Features academics, writers and historians talking to presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. History’s Lost Speeches Podcast for Audible Originals – ITN Productions.
The Gender Focus Podcast
Genderfocus.org talk remotely with researchers across the world. In this podcast we share research insights from practitioners working to challenge violence against women and girls. We also explore knowledge around mental distress, climate, water and sanitation. This international community is working together to share tools, communicate knowledge and change women’s lives, globally.
The website https://genderfocus.org and these podcasts, are facilitated by The University of Portsmouth and their International Development Studies Group.
Rewirement: Colourful Retirement Stories from Legal and General
Angellica Bell presents Rewirement. This is the podcast where we share tips, inspiration and stories from amazing people living colourful retirements, brought to you by Legal & General. Life begins where the day job ends, so Angellica’s on a mission to find out how we can all take inspiration and wisdom from real people’s colourful retirement stories. Seasons 1 and 2 produced for Legal and General on behalf of Fresh Air Production.
When the World Listened
When the World Listened – An Audible Original via ITN Productions. From ‘I Have a Dream’ to ‘Make America Great Again’, there are certain speeches that have come to define social and political movements. But what was it like to be in the crowd when these now instantly recognisable addresses were delivered?
Reflections: Art, Life and Love for the National Galleries of Scotland with Ewen Bremner
Ewen Bremner explores the human experience through great artworks, and the people behind them, created by the National Galleries of Scotland. Reflections: Art, Life and Love for the National Galleries of Scotland – Fresh Air Production.
National Trust Gardens Podcast
The forerunner to the National Trust podcasts, Alan Power explores three of their special gardens and uncovers their stories – Fresh Air Production for the National Trust.
Parliament Explained
In Parliament Explained, Meera Syal Guides you throug the inner workings of UK Parliament – Fresh Air Production for UK Parliament.
Historic England's Irreplaceable with Emma Barnett and Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep – all of which have helped make this country what it is today.
From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women’s right to vote, we’ll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England. For Fresh Air Production.
Missing Persons Uncovered
Now confidently self-publishing and editing, we supported the team in making their first series a reality. Every year 155,000 people go missing in the UK alone. What does it mean to go missing? Why do some people make the choice to disappear? And how can we protect our vulnerable loved ones better? Caroline Humer and Karen Shalev Greene set out to hear first-hand experiences of those who have experienced missing persons cases, seeking the people behind the statistics. Listen in on revealing conversations with professionals and practitioners who are working to challenge myths and raise awareness around this much misunderstood social and personal issue. Combining Caroline’s 20 years of experience working as a child protection expert with Karen’s 14-year academic mission to understand the world of missing persons and their protection, the team invites you to join them in sharing knowledge on how we can protect society’s most vulnerable people.
FEATURED CONTENT
Beneath the Baobab with Gordon Buchanan for Jamma International
In the podcast series, ‘Beneath the Baobab’ from Jamma International, wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan hosts cutting-edge conversations about community-led conservation efforts around the world in Season One. Now, in Season Two, the focus shifts to the critical issue of human-wildlife conflict. Join Gordon as he travels across Southern Africa to meet the communities living alongside wildlife, exploring their challenges and solutions.
WE’RE More than a podcast production company
Podcast Pioneers is a strategic audio, video and podcast production agency working across the UK. We help organisations create impactful programmes by blending high-end strategy with intelligent design. Our award-winning podcast campaigns help purpose-driven organisations build and deepen trust with their customers and deliver positive change for society.
Our people are energetic, innovative and bright. We strive to move people and make them think and feel differently. We make colourful podcasts and care about the change we create.