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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A Dublin podcast production company handles the work around the microphone: format and episode development, studio or on-location recording, multi-camera video capture, editing, mixing and mastering, then artwork, show notes, transcripts, hosting and distribution setup, plus the vertical clips that carry a show onto social feeds.
We checked these 20 companies on evidenced podcast work, clients named on their own websites, rates published there, and a verified address. Seventeen publish an address in Dublin proper; AudioBrand works from Dalkey, APodcastGeek from Lucan and DMC Studios from Newcastle. Nine name a client, the highest disclosure lever here, and only two publish a rate.
Which Dublin podcast production company should a business shortlist?
Shortlist by product. DustPod, AudioBrand, Little Wing Films, Second Captains, Ocarina and Prestige Media own finished shows. The Podcast Studios, SG Studios, Vault, DMC Studios and The Playground rent rooms. Fuzion, Drink In Creative and VM Digital fold podcasting into agency work.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic plans a Dublin show around the audience it has to earn, so the format, the guest plan and the clip schedule are settled before a studio day is booked and a season quietly stalls. The same team cuts each episode into paid and social assets through our creative practice, builds the episode pages the show lives on and runs the search work those pages have to compete in. A business that only needs a treated room, cameras and an engineer for an afternoon is better served by one of the studio operators below.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L'Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. DustPod
About: DustPod is a Dublin podcast production company that has produced award-winning branded series such as the Chadwicks Under Construction Podcast and CarePlus Pharmacy's Care and Conversations Podcast. Founded by former radio broadcaster and producer Dusty Rhodes, the team handles strategy through distribution for corporate clients. DustPod operates from its own studio at Bluebell Business Park on the Old Naas Road in Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast strategy and format design, Studio recording and remote guest direction, Audio editing, mixing and mastering, Video podcast filming and multi-camera production, Show notes and transcription, Distribution and audiogram repurposing
Industries Served: Retail and home improvement, Healthcare and pharmacy, Manufacturing, Higher education, Professional associations
Notable Clients: Chadwicks, CarePlus Pharmacy, Camfil, EZ Living Interiors, Trinity College Dublin Adapt Centre
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: From EUR 500/episode audio-first | EUR 850/episode video-first | EUR 1,999/episode multi-platform
Great For: Brands wanting a turnkey branded podcast series, Corporates needing broadcast quality, Associations producing member podcasts
Website: DustPod
3. The Podcast Studios
About: The Podcast Studios runs three purpose-built recording rooms in Dublin city centre and is the production home of the HeadStuff Podcast Network, which produces more than twenty shows including Young Hot Guys and The Lovely Show. The company also organizes the annual Dublin Podcast Festival at its own venue. Its studios sit in the heart of Dublin and are staffed by an in-house production team.
Key Services: Multi-room studio recording, Video podcast filming, Audio and video editing, Voiceover recording, Branded podcast production, Podcast network distribution
Industries Served: Media and entertainment, Arts and culture, Comedy and lifestyle, B2B brands, Event organizers
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope and studio hire package
Great For: Independent podcasters starting a show, Brands wanting a branded podcast, Event organizers needing a live recording venue
Website: The Podcast Studios
4. AudioBrand
About: AudioBrand is a Dalkey podcast production agency run by a former radio producer whose broadcast credits include The Last Word with Matt Cooper and The Big Bite with David McWilliams. The agency has produced bespoke branded podcast series for clients including EY, Ibec, Sisk, TELUS International and Lidl. AudioBrand is registered and operates from Dalkey, a coastal suburb of County Dublin.
Key Services: Turn-key branded podcast production, Show concept and format development, Studio recording direction, Editing and mastering, Guest and interview coordination, Distribution planning
Industries Served: Professional services, Construction, Retail, Technology outsourcing, Trade associations
Notable Clients: EY, Ibec, Sisk, TELUS International, Lidl
Locations: Dalkey, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Large corporates wanting a flagship branded show, Trade bodies producing a member podcast, Retailers wanting a personality-led series
Website: AudioBrand
5. Fuzion
About: Fuzion is a Dublin and Cork marketing and communications agency whose podcast production service page names clients including The Heritage Council, Springboard Plus, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and Multiple Myeloma Ireland. The agency covers setup, branding, recording, hosting and marketing for client podcasts and produced a live podcast recording aboard an Aircoach bus as a promotional activation. Fuzion's headquarters sits at Warrington Place in Dublin, alongside its Cork office.
Key Services: Podcast setup and branding, Recording and production, Hosting configuration, Podcast marketing and promotion, Show strategy consulting, Content creation add-on services
Industries Served: Nonprofits and charities, Public sector and heritage, Education and training, Business support agencies, Healthcare advocacy
Notable Clients: The Heritage Council, Innovate Communities, Springboard Plus, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Multiple Myeloma Ireland
Locations: Dublin, Ireland, Cork, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Nonprofits launching an advocacy podcast, Public bodies wanting a heritage or education series, Organizations already using Fuzion for marketing
Website: Fuzion
6. Little Wing Films
About: Little Wing Films is a Dublin production company that makes high-end documentary podcasts, including the ten-part Stakeknife series made for BBC Sounds about a British double agent inside the IRA. The company pairs investigative journalism with premium audio production values and has had work broadcast on NPR, the BBC and ABC. Little Wing describes itself on its own site as a Dublin-based production company.
Key Services: Investigative documentary podcast production, Audio storytelling and script editing, Field recording and interview production, Sound design and mixing, Series development for broadcasters, Post-production for audio documentaries
Industries Served: Broadcast media, True crime and investigative journalism, Public radio and streaming platforms, Documentary commissioners, Cultural institutions
Notable Clients: BBC Sounds, RTE, NPR, ABC
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per series
Great For: Broadcasters commissioning investigative audio series, Institutions wanting documentary-grade storytelling, Producers needing award-caliber sound design
Website: Little Wing Films
7. Second Captains
About: Second Captains is an award-winning Dublin production company founded, Simon Hick, Mark Horgan, Eoin McDevitt and Ciaran Murphy, whose own weekly sports and culture podcast has been a summer favourite on national radio since 2015. The team also wrote and produced the investigative series Where Is George Gibney for BBC Sounds, which won honours at the British Podcast Awards and the Prix Europa. Second Captains is based at Hyde Court on Shaw Street in Dublin.
Key Services: Original show development and hosting, Investigative audio series production, Interview and guest booking, Editing and post-production, Live show production, Sponsorship and ad integration
Industries Served: Sports media, Broadcast and streaming platforms, Culture and current affairs, Live events, Advertisers sponsoring shows
Notable Clients: RTE Radio 1, BBC Sounds
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per project
Great For: Broadcasters commissioning an investigative series, Sponsors wanting placement on an established Irish show, Brands wanting live podcast event production
Website: Second Captains
8. Drink In Creative
About: Drink In Creative is a Dublin creative production agency that developed and produced Pour Decisions, described on its own case study page as Ireland's number one hospitality entertainment podcast, along with a Jameson series called The Unwritten Rules of Bartending. The agency handled concept, recording, editing and distribution for the show. Drink In Creative's headquarters is on North King Street in Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast concept and format development, Recording and interview production, Editing and post-production, Distribution planning, Branded entertainment podcast series, Social clip repurposing
Industries Served: Hospitality and drinks, Consumer brands, Entertainment, Events, Food and beverage
Notable Clients: Jameson
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Drinks and hospitality brands, Consumer brands wanting an entertainment-style show, Agencies needing a named case study reference
Website: Drink In Creative
9. Ocarina Productions
About: Ocarina Productions is a Dublin media company and Tom Gillett that has produced the IBEC Podcast alongside shows for the Small Firms Association and Business In The Community. The company has operated since 2005 and pairs podcast production with media training and crisis communications. Its registered office is at South Park in Foxrock, in the Dublin 18 postal district.
Key Services: Podcast concept and production, Interview and guest coordination, Media training tie-ins, Editing and post-production, Crisis communications consulting, Video production for accompanying content
Industries Served: Business associations and lobby groups, Corporate communications, Higher education, Nonprofits, Government-adjacent bodies
Notable Clients: Ibec, Small Firms Association, Business In The Community, Trinity College Dublin, Irish Hospice Foundation
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Trade associations wanting a policy podcast, Corporates needing media training alongside production, Nonprofits producing an advocacy series
Website: Ocarina Productions
10. VM Digital
About: VM Digital is a Dublin marketing and design agency whose podcast expertise page describes a complete service from concept and logo development through scripting, recording, editing and directory submission. The agency writes, produces and records its own show, What's The Story, which interviews guests about their careers. VM Digital operates from Digital Depot at the Digital Hub on Roe Lane in Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast concept and logo development, Scripting and pre-recording planning, Recording and production, Editing and post-production, Directory submission and approval, Guest interview coordination
Industries Served: Property and construction, Financial services, Professional services, Interiors and design, Manufacturing
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Property and finance brands wanting an interview show, Agencies already using VM Digital for design, Founders wanting concept-to-directory service
Website: VM Digital
11. HeadStuff Podcasts
About: HeadStuff Podcasts is a Dublin podcast network and production team behind more than twenty shows spanning comedy, music and social commentary, including Young Hot Guys and The Dating Orange. Shows are recorded, edited and promoted in-house at The Podcast Studios in Dublin, where the HeadStuff team works Monday to Friday. The company describes itself on its own site as based in Dublin, Ireland, crafting its shows every day.
Key Services: In-house show production, Recording and editing for network shows, Podcast promotion and distribution, Format development for new shows, Guest coordination, Sponsorship and ad integration
Industries Served: Comedy and entertainment, Music, Social commentary, Arts and culture, Lifestyle
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Creators wanting to join an established Dublin podcast network, Brands seeking sponsorship placement across shows, Podcasters wanting in-house production support
Website: HeadStuff Podcasts
12. APodcastGeek
About: APodcastGeek is a Dublin-registered B2B podcast production agency built around what it calls the APG Engine, a done-for-you system combining guest booking with production. The agency has won recognition at the Irish Podcast Awards for production excellence and works with business-to-business founders and expert brands worldwide. Its registered address is in Lucan, a suburb in County Dublin.
Key Services: Guest booking and interview production, Podcast strategy and format design, Recording direction for remote guests, Audio editing and mastering, Video repurposing into clips, Distribution and hosting setup
Industries Served: B2B software and technology, Professional services, Coaching and consulting, Financial services, Founders and executives
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: B2B founders launching a thought-leadership podcast, Expert brands needing guest booking handled, Software companies wanting a done-for-you show
Website: APodcastGeek
13. The PODucers
About: The PODucers is a mobile podcast production company established in Dublin in 2022 that brings professional multi-camera and audio equipment directly to a client's location anywhere in Ireland. The team produces its own show, The Wise Owl Wans Podcast, featuring guests such as Mary Byrne and Eilish O'Carroll. The company is headquartered in Dublin and focuses on on-location rather than fixed-studio production.
Key Services: Mobile multi-camera podcast production, On-location audio recording, Editing and post-production, Show format development, Guest booking support, Social clip repurposing
Industries Served: Entertainment and lifestyle, Small businesses, Individual creators, Local brands, Events
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Clients wanting on-location recording instead of a studio visit, Individuals launching a lifestyle podcast, Small brands without in-house equipment
Website: The PODucers
14. SG Studios
About: SG Studios is a Dublin 15 video and podcast production studio offering multicam recording in purpose-built sets along with in-house editing. The company runs a dedicated branded podcast production service and publishes client testimonials from its recording sessions. SG Studios operates from its own facility with free on-site parking and a published hourly rate.
Key Services: Multicam podcast recording, In-house audio and video editing, Branded podcast production, Studio dry hire, Content repurposing into clips, Episode budget cost calculator
Industries Served: Agencies reselling podcast production, Founders and coaches, Small and medium businesses, Content creators, Local brands
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: From EUR 85/hour plus VAT | EUR 250/hour multicam with producer | monthly plans EUR 129-1,200 plus VAT
Great For: Agencies needing white-label studio capacity, Founders wanting an affordable branded podcast, Businesses testing a first podcast season
Website: SG Studios
15. Egoboo
About: Egoboo is a Dublin recording studio at The Basement on Upper Fitzwilliam Street that offers complete podcast production including recording, editing, mixing, sound branding and mastering for platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The studio has partnered with Irish businesses, brands and creators on branded and entertainment podcasts, and also runs a voiceover practice used by international agencies. Its podcast recording page names its Dublin studio address directly.
Key Services: Podcast recording sessions, Editing, mixing and mastering, Sound branding and intro or outro creation, Remote guest support, Voiceover production, Platform-ready delivery for Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Industries Served: Entertainment and media, Voiceover and advertising, Branded content, Local businesses, Creators
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per session
Great For: Creators wanting a boutique recording room, Brands producing an entertainment-style show, Advertisers needing podcast plus voiceover in one studio
Website: Egoboo
16. Idiosync Films
About: Idiosync Films is a Dublin creative production company with a dedicated podcast production service page covering strategic distribution planning, sound design and remote recording and editing for companies in Dublin. The studio is registered at Baggot Street Upper in Dublin and is listed on Screen Producers Ireland's member directory. Idiosync serves businesses across Dublin and Ireland with audio and video podcast delivery.
Key Services: Podcast strategic distribution planning, Remote recording and editing, Sound design and mixing, Voiceover production, Video podcast filming, Multi-platform delivery
Industries Served: Corporate and B2B, Media production, Events, Nonprofits, Creative agencies
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Companies wanting podcast plus video production in one shop, Nonprofits needing sound design support, Event organizers producing companion podcasts
Website: Idiosync Films
17. Vault Recording Studios
About: Vault Recording Studios is inside a former bank vault on Westmoreland Street in Dublin city centre, built in partnership with CCT College Dublin. The facility offers two dedicated podcasting spaces alongside its music recording rooms and is staffed with in-house engineers. Dublin Studio Hub markets the space specifically for podcasters and voiceover artists.
Key Services: Podcast recording sessions, In-house engineer support, Voiceover recording, Music and podcast mixing, Full-day studio rental, Editing add-ons
Industries Served: Independent creators, Education and training providers, Music and audio industries, Small businesses, Students and startups
Notable Clients: CCT College Dublin
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No podcast rate published on its own site; music production packages EUR 500-1,500 are listed
Great For: Students and creators wanting an affordable central studio, First-time podcasters needing engineer support, Educational institutions running a podcasting course
Website: Vault Recording Studios
18. DMC Studios
About: DMC Studios is a dedicated podcast room based just outside Newcastle village in County Dublin, offering full-service podcast production covering concept development, scripting, recording, editing and post-production. The studio publishes its rates directly on its site and is positioned close to the M4 motorway and N7 Naas Road for easy access from Dublin city. DMC Studios operates from its own premises on Brownstown Road, Newcastle, County Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast recording sessions, Single-camera and multicam editing, Scripting support, Post-production editing, Room rental packages, Bundle booking discounts
Industries Served: Local businesses, Individual creators, Coaches and consultants, Small brands, Students
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No rate published on its own site; quoted per scope
Great For: Creators wanting an affordable South Dublin studio, Businesses booking multiple recurring sessions, Podcasters needing editing bundled with recording
Website: DMC Studios
19. The Playground
About: The Playground is a creative venue in Drimnagh, Dublin that combines music and podcast recording facilities with multimedia suites and co-working space for musicians, artists and creators. Its Playroom A podcast room is built for interviews, solo episodes and branded content with custom backdrops, and the venue publishes an hourly rate directly on its booking page. The Playground operates from its own premises on Herberton Road in Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast room recording, Video and photography studio add-on, Custom backdrop setups, Community co-working access, Multimedia production suites, Hourly and package bookings
Industries Served: Independent creators, Musicians and artists, Small businesses, Coaches and consultants, Local brands
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No rate published on its own site; quoted per scope
Great For: Creators wanting a community-style creative venue, Musicians producing a podcast alongside music work, Small brands wanting a customizable backdrop
Website: The Playground
20. Avatar Post Production
About: Avatar Post Production is a Dublin post-production house in Temple Bar that lists full podcast production and post-production alongside its broadcast and corporate audio work, with more than thirty years of combined post-production experience. The company handles voiceover recording and both remote and in-studio podcast sessions. Avatar operates from Eustace Street in Dublin.
Key Services: Podcast production and post-production, Voiceover recording, Remote and in-studio recording, Sound design and mixing, Broadcast-standard audio delivery, Location and studio recording
Industries Served: Broadcast and corporate media, Advertising, Documentary production, Government and public sector, Small businesses
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per project
Great For: Businesses wanting broadcast-standard podcast audio, Advertisers needing podcast plus voiceover, Public sector bodies requiring compliant audio delivery
Website: Avatar Post Production
21. Prestige Media
About: Prestige Media is a Dublin media agency led by a broadcast producer that specializes in podcast development and production alongside media consulting and communication coaching. The agency produced the What The Water podcast with authors Sinead Moriarty and Anna McPartlin and works from Collaborative Studios on Dawson Street in Dublin. Prestige Media serves Irish and international podcasters and brands from its Dublin base.
Key Services: Podcast development and production, Media consulting, Communication coaching, Interview and format design, Editing and post-production, Event tie-ins for podcast launches
Industries Served: Publishing and authors, Corporate communications, Media and broadcasting, Coaching and personal brands, Events
Notable Clients: Sinead Moriarty, Anna McPartlin
Locations: Dublin, Ireland
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Authors and public figures launching a podcast, Executives wanting media coaching alongside production, Brands needing a small boutique producer
Website: Prestige Media
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. DustPod | Branded corporate podcast series | EUR 500/episode | Corporate branded podcast series |
| 3. The Podcast Studios | Dublin city-centre podcast studio network | Quote-based | Studio recording and network distribution |
| 4. AudioBrand | Branded podcasts for large corporates | Quote-based | Flagship corporate branded shows |
| 5. Fuzion | Agency-led podcasts for nonprofits and public bodies | Quote-based | Nonprofit and public-sector podcasts |
| 6. Little Wing Films | Investigative documentary podcasts | Quote-based | Broadcast-grade documentary podcast series |
| 7. Second Captains | Award-winning original and investigative shows | Quote-based | Investigative and sports culture podcasts |
| 8. Drink In Creative | Hospitality and drinks branded podcasts | Quote-based | Consumer entertainment podcast series |
| 9. Ocarina Productions | Association and advocacy podcasts | Quote-based | Business association podcasts |
| 10. VM Digital | Full-service agency podcast production | Quote-based | Interview-format branded podcasts |
| 11. HeadStuff Podcasts | Dublin podcast network production | Quote-based | Network-affiliated show production |
| 12. APodcastGeek | B2B founder podcast production | Quote-based | B2B founder-led shows |
| 13. The PODucers | Mobile on-location podcast production | Quote-based | On-location mobile podcast shoots |
| 14. SG Studios | Multicam Dublin podcast studio | EUR 85/hour | Affordable multicam podcast recording |
| 15. Egoboo | Boutique podcast and voiceover studio | Quote-based | Recording plus voiceover under one roof |
| 16. Idiosync Films | Podcast and video production combined | Quote-based | Combined podcast and video production |
| 17. Vault Recording Studios | City-centre bank-vault podcast studio | EUR 600/day | Affordable central Dublin studio hire |
| 18. DMC Studios | Affordable South Dublin podcast room | EUR 65/session | Budget-friendly recurring podcast sessions |
| 19. The Playground | Creative-community podcast room | EUR 55/hour | Budget podcast recording in a creative hub |
| 20. Avatar Post Production | Broadcast-standard podcast post-production | Quote-based | Broadcast-grade podcast audio finishing |
| 21. Prestige Media | Author and broadcaster-led podcast production | Quote-based | Author and public-figure podcasts |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does podcast production cost in Dublin?
Only two of these twenty publish figures on their own sites. DustPod lists three tiers, from 500 euro an episode for audio-first production to 850 for video-first and 1,999 for its multi-platform package. SG Studios starts at 85 euro an hour plus VAT for a self-run room, rising to 250 an hour for a three-camera setup with a producer, with monthly plans from 129 to 1,200 euro. Everything else is quoted, including the studio operators, so scope the work before you compare numbers.
How many of these companies are actually in Dublin?
Seventeen of the twenty publish a Dublin address, and they are spread across the city rather than one cluster: DustPod at Bluebell, The Podcast Studios and Second Captains in the city centre, Fuzion on Warrington Place, Drink In Creative on North King Street, Egoboo on Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Vault on Westmoreland Street, Avatar in Temple Bar, The Playground in Drimnagh and SG Studios in Dublin 15. The three exceptions are all County Dublin: AudioBrand in Dalkey, APodcastGeek in Lucan and DMC Studios in Newcastle.
Which Dublin firms name the clients behind the work?
Nine, which is unusually open. AudioBrand names EY, Ibec, Sisk, TELUS International and Lidl. DustPod names Chadwicks, CarePlus Pharmacy, Camfil, EZ Living Interiors and Trinity College Dublin's Adapt Centre. Ocarina names Ibec, the Small Firms Association and the Irish Hospice Foundation, Fuzion names the Heritage Council and Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Little Wing has made series for BBC Sounds, NPR and RTE, Second Captains works with RTE Radio 1, Drink In Creative names Jameson and Vault names CCT College Dublin.
Is a studio, a producer or an agency the right buy?
Three different purchases. The Podcast Studios, SG Studios, Vault Recording Studios, DMC Studios, The Playground, Egoboo and Avatar Post Production sell treated rooms, cameras, engineers and post time. DustPod, AudioBrand, Little Wing Films, Second Captains, Ocarina Productions, HeadStuff and Prestige Media take responsibility for a finished, distributed show. Fuzion, Drink In Creative, VM Digital and Idiosync Films run podcasting inside broader PR, marketing and film work, which suits a brand that wants promotion planned alongside the episodes.
Is Irish podcast advertising big enough to fund a show?
It is growing quickly from a small base. Magellan AI measured Irish podcast advertising spend up 33 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, with most of it going to brand awareness and an average ad load of 5.71 percent of episode time. That means sponsorship can offset production on an established show, but it rarely funds a launch. Budget the first season as marketing spend and treat any ad revenue in year two as upside.
Choosing a Podcast Partner in Dublin
Dublin's strength is its client lists. Nine of these twenty firms name clients publicly, from EY, Lidl and Ibec to BBC Sounds and RTE commissions. In a market where almost nobody posts a price, a checkable roster is the strongest signal you have, so verify two of them before signing.
Only two publish a rate. DustPod lists 500 to 1,999 euro an episode and SG Studios starts at 85 euro an hour plus VAT. Everyone else quotes, so send one identical written brief covering episode count, cameras, edit rounds, artwork, transcripts and clip volume.
Broadcast pedigree is real here. Documentary and radio producers sit alongside room operators, so a narrative series and a weekly interview show are genuinely different buys. Ask who cuts the episodes in-house, and whether the named producer on the pitch is the one editing.
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