Podcasting doesn’t need to be complicated.
If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, improving the one you already have, or simply finding a more natural way to tell your story in audio, I can help.
I’m David Bailey, a broadcaster, podcaster, voice-over artist, and audio storyteller with a lifetime of experience behind the microphone.
These days, I live in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina, where I create podcasts, videos, field recordings, and written stories about life, place, memory, and culture. Alongside my own storytelling, I now offer a small number of remote one-to-one sessions for people who want friendly, practical help with podcasting and audio.
No jargon.
No pressure.
No complicated systems.
Just clear, calm guidance from someone who has spent many years working with sound
Is this for you?
This may be useful if you:
want to start a podcast but don’t know where to begin
have an idea but need help shaping it
feel overwhelmed by microphones, hosting, RSS feeds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube
want to sound more natural and confident
need help structuring an episode
want honest feedback on an existing podcast or YouTube episode
are over 50 and would like practical guidance without being talked down to
run a small organisation, creative project, Substack, blog, or community platform and want to use audio more effectively
You do not need to be technical.
You do not need expensive equipment.
And you certainly do not need to have everything perfect before you begin.
Why Work With Me?
A lifetime in sound and storytelling
My background is in broadcasting, media production, voice work, public affairs, training, and storytelling.
Over the years I’ve worked with microphones, scripts, interviews, field recordings, live presentation, podcasting platforms, video, radio, and digital publishing.
But more importantly, I understand what it feels like to start again.
I now create my own audio and video stories from Bosnia and Herzegovina, often from a small studio in a rural village, using podcasting, YouTube, Substack, and my own website to reach listeners and viewers around the world.
So the help I offer is not theoretical.
It is based on real experience, real mistakes, real experiments, and a belief that audio remains one of the most personal and powerful ways to connect with people.
What I Can Help With
Practical podcast and audio support
I can help you with:
Podcast ideas and positioning
Finding the heart of your show, who it is for, and why people might listen.
Episode structure
Turning loose thoughts into a clear, listenable episode.
Recording confidence
Helping you sound more natural, relaxed, and conversational.
Simple equipment advice
Choosing what you actually need, without buying things you don’t.
Audio quality
Improving your recording space, microphone technique, and overall sound.
Podcast hosting and publishing
Understanding the basics of RSS feeds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and podcast platforms.
Show notes and descriptions
Making your episodes easier to understand, share, and discover.
Voice-over and narration
Professional voice-overs for podcast intros, outros, trailers, short audio pieces, and storytelling projects.
Ways I can help
Podcast Clarity Call
A one-to-one remote session for people who want to start a podcast or make sense of an idea they already have.
We can talk through your show idea, audience, format, episode structure, equipment, hosting options, and next practical steps.
You will leave with a clearer idea of what to do next — and what not to worry about yet.
Ideal for: beginners, writers, Substack creators, older creators, consultants, small organisations, and anyone who wants to start simply.
Format: 60-minute remote call
Includes: short written follow-up notes
Price: £85 / €100 introductory rate
Podcast or Audio Storytelling Review
Already recorded something?
I can listen to your podcast episode, audio piece, YouTube video, or draft idea and give you honest, practical feedback.
This is not about tearing your work apart. It is about helping you improve the story, structure, sound, pacing, title, description, and listener experience.
Ideal for: existing podcasters, YouTubers, Substack writers using audio, and people preparing a first episode.
Format: Review plus written feedback
Price: from £125 / €145
Voice-over / Podcast Intro Package
If you need a professional voice for your podcast, trailer, intro, outro, or short audio project, I can record clean, broadcast-style voice-over from my studio.
This works well for podcast openings, closing credits, short narration, audio guides, and storytelling projects.
Ideal for: podcasters, small businesses, tourism projects, cultural organisations, creators, and documentary-style audio.
Includes: recorded voice-over, light editing, WAV/MP3 delivery, and one revision.
Price: from £150 / €175
Half-Day Remote Support
For people who want deeper help with a podcast, audio project, or storytelling setup.
This could include shaping a show, planning a series, reviewing your current workflow, improving your recording process, and helping you create a realistic publishing plan.
Format: remote session, usually split into manageable blocks
Price: from £275 / €320
My approach
I believe podcasting should begin with the story, not the technology.
Good audio does not have to be overproduced. It does not need to sound like everyone else. And it certainly does not need to follow every trend.
The best podcasts often feel simple, human, and honest.
That is the kind of help I offer.
I will not bury you in jargon.
I will not push you towards expensive equipment.
I will not tell you that you need to be everywhere at once.
Instead, I’ll help you find a way of creating audio that fits your voice, your life, your audience, and your energy.
Especially for Older Creators
Podcasting after 50
Many of the people I enjoy helping most are older creators.
People who have stories to tell, experience to share, or a body of knowledge they would like to pass on, but who may feel that the online world has become noisy, fast, and unnecessarily complicated.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.
You do not need to become a social media performer.
You do not need to chase trends.
You do not need to pretend to be someone you are not.
You simply need a clear idea, a simple setup, and the confidence to press record.
How to get started
Getting started is simple.
Send me a short message about what you would like help with.
I’ll reply and suggest the most suitable option.
We arrange a remote session or project.
You receive practical, friendly support tailored to where you are now.
This is deliberately small-scale. I only take on a limited number of sessions and projects, so I can keep the work personal and useful.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to have a podcast already?
No. In fact, some of the most useful conversations happen before anything has been recorded.
Do I need expensive equipment?
No. I usually recommend starting as simply as possible. Better technique and a quieter room often matter more than expensive gear.
Can you help with Substack podcasting?
Yes. I use Substack myself and can help you understand how audio, podcast feeds, newsletters, and audience-building can work together.
Can you help with YouTube too?
Yes, especially where YouTube overlaps with podcasting, storytelling, titles, descriptions, audience positioning, and simple video/audio workflow.
Do you offer ongoing editing?
Not as a regular high-volume editing service. My focus is guidance, storytelling, voice-over, reviews, and practical support. For the right project, I may be able to help with light editing or production advice.
Can organisations book you?
Yes. I’m happy to work with small organisations, cultural projects, tourism initiatives, community groups, and independent media projects.
Ready to make audio feel simpler?
If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, improving your audio, or finding a more natural storytelling style, I’d be happy to hear from you.
You do not need everything figured out.
A good conversation is often the best place to begin.
🇧🇦 The prices above are guide prices for international clients. If you are based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, please don’t let that put you off getting in touch. Tell me what you’re working on, and we can talk about what level of support makes sense 🇧🇦.
🇧🇦 Za lokalne projekte u Bosni i Hercegovini 🇧🇦
Gore navedene cijene su okvirne cijene za međunarodne klijente. Ako ste iz Bosne i Hercegovine, nemojte da vas to obeshrabri da mi se javite. Recite mi na čemu radite, pa možemo razgovarati o vrsti podrške koja ima smisla za vaš projekat
Let’s Talk About Your Audio Project
Thinking of Starting a Podcast?
Before booking one-to-one help, you may prefer to begin gently with my self-paced audio course.
Start With Your Voice is for later-life creators who want to make an audio-only podcast without video, complicated tech or influencer nonsense.
10 short lessons.
One printable workbook.
A calm path to your first episode.
Introductory price:
£39 / €45
🇧🇦 Za lokalne projekte u Bosni i Hercegovini 🇧🇦
Gore navedene cijene su okvirne cijene za međunarodne klijente. Ako ste iz Bosne i Hercegovine, nemojte da vas to obeshrabri da mi se javite. Recite mi na čemu radite, pa možemo razgovarati o vrsti podrške koja ima smisla za vaš projekat