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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 Los Angeles podcast production company covers what a host cannot: format and season development, casting and guest booking, staffed studio or remote recording, editing, mixing, mastering and sound design, video versions cut for YouTube and social, plus publishing, artwork and the reporting that shows whether the show moved anything for the business.
We compared 21 firms on evidenced production credits, publicly named clients or shows, published rates and a verified Los Angeles base. Of the 20 external companies, 13 name a client or released show and only 1 publishes a rate. PodcastOne Pro works from Beverly Hills and Studio71 from Burbank rather than the city proper.
Which Los Angeles podcast production company should a brand shortlist?
Pick by output, not address. Western Sound, Neon Hum and Awfully Nice make award-winning narrative series, Kast Media and Studio71 run network-scale slates, Podsicle Media handles business-to-business shows, and Operation Podcast, Venice and Third Wheel sell staffed studio days.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic builds Los Angeles podcasts around the audience they are meant to earn, so format, guest strategy and the clip plan are agreed before a studio day is booked and a season of audio quietly disappears into a feed. The same team briefs the creative that turns each episode into paid and social assets, builds the show pages the episodes live on and runs the search work those pages compete in. Productions that need only a lit room and an engineer for an afternoon are better served by the studio operators listed 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. Kast Media
About: Kast Media is an independent podcast producer and network that grew into one of the largest podcast networks in the world, launching shows including The Sarah Silverman Podcast, The Opportunist, Good For You and Chatty Broads. Its studio operation and corporate address sit at 1480 Vine Street in Los Angeles, where its production and creative team is based. The company still produces and distributes shows for creators and brands under its own roof.
Key Services: Podcast network production, Show development and format design, Booking and interview production, Audio editing and mixing, Distribution and monetization, Podcast marketing and promotion
Industries Served: Comedy and entertainment, Talk and interview shows, Advertising and brand marketing, Creator economy, Media and entertainment
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States, San Diego, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Established podcast hosts seeking a network, Comedy and talk-format creators, Brands wanting host-read advertising
Website: Kast Media
3. Straw Hut Media
About: Straw Hut Media is a podcast agency that produces more than thirty shows, including the Only Murders in the Building companion podcast built around the Hulu series and Naked Lunch with Phil Rosenthal. The company is headquartered on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles with an additional office in Glendale. It handles show creation, hosting talent, production and advertiser sponsorships for its slate.
Key Services: Companion and tie-in podcast production, Show concept and format design, Host booking and talent management, Audio recording and editing, Sponsorship and ad sales, Podcast marketing
Industries Served: Entertainment and television tie-ins, Comedy and pop culture, Celebrity and lifestyle media, Advertising, Streaming media
Notable Clients: Hulu, Only Murders in the Building podcast, Naked Lunch with Phil Rosenthal, The Jordyn Jones Podcast
Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Glendale, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: TV and streaming networks wanting tie-in shows, Celebrity hosts, Advertisers seeking sponsorship placements
Website: Straw Hut Media
4. Studio71
About: Studio71 runs a dedicated podcast production arm out of its Burbank studio, producing and engineering more than one hundred shows including Magical Overthinkers, In My Homosexual Opinion and Juicy Scoop. Its corporate office sits at 8383 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, where its podcast, creator and brand teams are based. The company offers studio recording, post-production, distribution and ad sales for its podcast roster.
Key Services: Multi-camera podcast studio recording, Post-production mixing and editing, Distribution to all major platforms, Podcast ad sales and live reads, Creator representation, Podcast marketing and optimization
Industries Served: Entertainment and comedy, Creator economy, Advertising, Digital media networks, Pop culture commentary
Notable Clients: Magical Overthinkers, In My Homosexual Opinion: The Podcast, Juicy Scoop, Dudes Behind the Foods
Locations: Beverly Hills, United States, New York City, United States, Toronto, Canada
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Established podcast creators seeking network backing, Brands buying podcast advertising, Multi-cam video podcast producers
Website: Studio71
5. Neon Hum Media
About: Neon Hum Media is a narrative-driven podcast production company founded by Peabody-adjacent producer Jonathan Hirsch, known for shows including Dinner's On Me, Smoke Screen, Mobituaries and And Just Like That, the official companion podcast to the Max series. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, where its founder and production team operate. It specializes in cinematic, documentary-style audio storytelling for networks and brand partners.
Key Services: Narrative and documentary podcast production, Show development and pitching, Field reporting and interviewing, Sound design and scoring, Companion podcast production, Talent and host management
Industries Served: Media and entertainment, True crime and documentary, Streaming companion content, Sports and culture, Brand partnerships
Notable Clients: Max, United States Tennis Association, CBS, NPR, Vox
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Networks wanting narrative documentary series, Streaming platforms needing companion shows, Brands seeking cinematic audio storytelling
Website: Neon Hum Media
6. Western Sound
About: Western Sound is a two-time Peabody Award-winning podcast production company founded by journalist Ben Adair, creator of number one hits Strangeland and Lost Hills. The studio is based in Los Angeles and has partnered with CNN, the Los Angeles Times, LinkedIn, Team Coco and Hulu on original audio programming. It produces highly produced documentary-style audio and chat shows for media and corporate clients.
Key Services: Documentary podcast production, True crime and investigative audio, Show hosting and talent development, Sound design and mixing, Brand and corporate audio series, Studio recording
Industries Served: True crime and journalism, Media and news, Corporate branded audio, Streaming and entertainment, Sports commentary
Notable Clients: CNN, Los Angeles Times, LinkedIn, Team Coco, Hulu
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: News organizations launching investigative audio, Corporate brands wanting prestige documentary series, Streaming platforms seeking award-caliber shows
Website: Western Sound
7. Joy Road Entertainment
About: Joy Road Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based audio production company that has produced The Undercovers, a number one Apple true crime podcast, Westward with Jerry West and Jim Brown for iHeartRadio, and Shadowball with Jemele Hill for Audible. Founded in 2020 by writer-producer P G Cuschieri and producer Jim Young, the company also produced the Signal Award winning series The League with Richard Sherman and Taylor Rooks. Its team works from Los Angeles across sports, crime and culture podcasts.
Key Services: Sports and true crime podcast production, Show concept and format development, Scriptwriting and story editing, Talent booking and interview production, Audio fiction production, Distribution partnership management
Industries Served: Sports media, True crime, Audio fiction, Culture and entertainment, Advertising and audiobooks
Notable Clients: iHeartRadio, Audible, NFL, Apple Podcasts
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Sports leagues wanting narrative podcasts, Streaming platforms buying true crime series, Athletes and celebrity hosts
Website: Joy Road Entertainment
8. Awfully Nice
About: Awfully Nice is an award-winning production company founded in 2020 by former Spotify content studio leaders Jesse Burton and Katie Hodges, whose past portfolio includes The Joe Budden Podcast, Jemele Hill Is Unbothered and Stay Free, the story of The Clash. The company's offices are located in Los Angeles, California, and it now produces projects with Amazon, Audible and Warner Music Group. Its work has been recognized by The Ambies, The Webbys and The British Podcast Awards.
Key Services: Narrative and artist-driven podcast production, Documentary series production, Show format and talent development, Sound design and editing, Partnership and distribution deals, Story editing and scriptwriting
Industries Served: Music and artist storytelling, True crime and documentary, Streaming platforms, Record labels, Film and television
Notable Clients: Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Dreamville, Warner Music Group
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Record labels wanting artist documentaries, Streaming platforms buying narrative podcasts, Celebrity-hosted shows
Website: Awfully Nice
9. Interwoven Studios
About: Interwoven Studios is a Los Angeles production agency that builds custom podcast studio environments and staffs full shows, including THERAPUSS with Jake Shane and Get Real With Me with Alix Earle, plus production design work turning Lovett or Leave It into a live audience format. The company confirms it is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates studio spaces in Hollywood, Culver City and the historic Chaplin Soundstage. It offers custom builds, technical direction and day-to-day recording support for creators and platforms.
Key Services: Custom podcast studio design and build, Multi-camera recording production, Production design and set fabrication, Livestreaming support, Full production staffing, Video and photo production
Industries Served: Creator economy, Celebrity and influencer media, Talk shows, Entertainment platforms, Livestreaming
Notable Clients: Jake Shane, Alix Earle, Hot Mess Media, Crooked Media
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Influencers launching video podcasts, Talent agencies needing custom studio builds, Media companies converting shows to live formats
Website: Interwoven Studios
10. Adonde Media
About: Adonde Media is a Latina-founded podcast and audio production company producing multilingual originals including Canción Exploder and Cuentos de Buenas Noches para Niñas Rebeldes. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, with an international network of bilingual producers, writers and sound designers across the United States and Latin America. It conceives, produces and helps launch and distribute podcasts for clients targeting Spanish and English speaking audiences.
Key Services: Multilingual podcast production, Show concept and format design, Bilingual scriptwriting and story editing, Sound design and field production, Launch and distribution strategy, Audio storytelling production
Industries Served: Latino and multicultural media, Documentary and journalism, Children's audio content, Entrepreneurship and business, Nonprofit storytelling
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Bilingual and Latino-focused brands, Nonprofits telling community stories, Children's audio content creators
Website: Adonde Media
11. Podsicle Media
About: Podsicle Media is a business to business podcast production agency that has produced Content Briefly for Superpath, Arta Spotlight for Arta Finance, Altitude for Aviatrix and Behave for CybSafe. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and handles creative strategy, production and content repurposing for corporate podcast clients. Its work is made, in the company's words, with love in Los Angeles.
Key Services: B2B branded podcast production, Show strategy and creative development, Audio and video recording, Editing and post-production, Content repurposing into blog posts and clips, Podcast launch strategy
Industries Served: B2B software and technology, Finance and venture capital, Cybersecurity, Cloud and IT infrastructure, Marketing and content strategy
Notable Clients: Superpath, Arta Finance, Aviatrix, CybSafe, C&R Software
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: B2B software companies, Venture capital firms, Corporate marketing teams launching thought leadership shows
Website: Podsicle Media
12. Goldmine Podcast Studio
About: Goldmine Podcast Studio is a cinematic podcast production company in Hollywood that has recorded shows for FX Networks and produced content for iHeartRadio, Spotify and HBO. The studio provides multi-camera recording up to 6K, an on-site engineer, and same-day edited footage from its Hollywood, Los Angeles location. It serves creators, brands and executives who want broadcast-level video podcast production without building their own studio.
Key Services: Multi-camera video podcast recording, On-site sound engineering, Live camera switching, Mobile podcast production, Same-day edited delivery, Studio branding and set design
Industries Served: Entertainment and celebrity interviews, Media networks, Corporate executives and thought leaders, Brand marketing, Wellness and lifestyle
Notable Clients: FX Networks, iHeartRadio, Spotify, HBO
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Media networks needing turnkey video podcast studios, Executives wanting cinematic interview production, Brands filming multi-camera episodes
Website: Goldmine Podcast Studio
13. Studio Phonic
About: Studio Phonic is a video and podcast production company founded by husband and wife duo Jonathan Shifflett and Mary Knauf, who between them produced Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen's Renegades and NBC's The Thing About Pam. The studio is in active production on multiple podcasts and video content for the Los Angeles Times, managing the shows from development through post-production. Its team works out of Los Angeles handling story reporting, script editing and sound design for narrative clients.
Key Services: Narrative podcast and video production, Production management, Story reporting and interviewing, Script writing and editing, Sound design and original scoring, Post-production audio and video editing
Industries Served: News and journalism, Documentary storytelling, Streaming platforms, Music and celebrity content, Advertising production
Notable Clients: Los Angeles Times, Spotify, HBO, Apple
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: News organizations expanding into podcast video, Streaming platforms wanting narrative documentaries, Musicians and celebrities producing memoir podcasts
Website: Studio Phonic
14. Third Wheel Podcast Studio
About: Third Wheel Podcast Studio operates staffed, bookable podcast studios in Hollywood at 1947 North Cahuenga Boulevard and in West Los Angeles at 6080 Center Drive, each equipped with an eleven foot LED wall, multi-camera setups and an in-studio engineer. The company handles production from recording through live switching and livestreaming so creators can focus on hosting. It has expanded from its Los Angeles roots to a third location in Seattle.
Key Services: Multi-camera studio recording, In-studio engineering support, Livestreaming across platforms, LED wall custom backdrops, Remote call-in recording, Podcast production coordination
Industries Served: Independent podcast creators, Comedy and interview shows, Business and finance podcasts, Wellness and lifestyle shows, Sports commentary
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Seattle, United States
Pricing: USD $250-$300/hour (2-hour minimum, based on comparable Los Angeles studio rates)
Great For: Independent creators needing a professional set, Podcasters wanting livestream capability, Shows recording multiple guests in person
Website: Third Wheel Podcast Studio
15. Venice Podcast Studio
About: Venice Podcast Studio is a premium video podcast studio located at 4166 Kenyon Avenue in Los Angeles, on the Westside near Venice and Culver City. It offers two private sets, an on-site engineer, multi-camera 4K video and raw file delivery within 24 hours for business owners, creators and agencies. The studio positions itself as an alternative for professionals who tried DIY setups or freelance editors and want a managed, repeatable production workflow.
Key Services: Video podcast studio recording, Engineer-supported sessions, Multi-camera 4K filming, Raw and edited file delivery, Recurring production scheduling for agencies, Studio pass subscriptions
Industries Served: Business owners and consultants, Independent content creators, Marketing agencies managing multiple shows, Coaches and thought leaders, Professional services
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Business owners wanting recurring recording slots, Agencies producing shows for multiple clients, Creators needing an engineer-run set
Website: Venice Podcast Studio
16. RLD Productions
About: RLD Productions is a video and podcast production company based in Culver City and Mar Vista that built The Podcast House, a custom studio setup offered alongside its event and video production services. The team partners with wellness brands, event producers and business leaders across Southern California to record, edit and sound design podcast episodes. It combines acoustic treatment, lighting and gear sourcing with hands-on production support.
Key Services: Custom podcast studio setup, Podcast recording and editing, Sound design, Multi-camera videography, Live streaming setup, Acoustic treatment and gear sourcing
Industries Served: Wellness brands, Event producers, Business leaders and consultants, Festivals, Corporate seminars
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Wellness brands launching a show, Event producers wanting recap podcasts, Business leaders needing a turnkey studio build
Website: RLD Productions
17. Operation Podcast
About: Operation Podcast runs full-service, staffed podcast studios at two Los Angeles locations, Santa Monica and West Hollywood, offering professional lighting, Shure microphones, a RodeCaster Pro II soundboard and Sony 4K cameras for in-person or remote sessions. Every booking includes a live studio operator who manages audio and video equipment so hosts can focus on the conversation, with ISO files delivered within 48 hours. The company also offers a podcast network and courses alongside its studio rental business.
Key Services: Staffed studio recording sessions, Remote and in-person podcast production, ISO audio and 4K video file delivery, Editing add-on services, Podcast network placement, Podcasting education courses
Industries Served: Independent creators, Business and interview podcasts, Comedy and lifestyle shows, Coaches and consultants, Local Los Angeles media
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Creators wanting a live studio operator included, Remote guests needing call-in recording, New podcasters wanting network distribution
Website: Operation Podcast
18. PodcastOne Pro
About: PodcastOne Pro is the production services arm of the established PodcastOne network, based in Beverly Hills, offering in-studio audio and video recording, hosting, editing and distribution for brands, professionals and hobbyists. Clients can rent PodcastOne's full Beverly Hills studio complete with cameras, microphones and an on-site producer. The company also offers cross-promotion across PodcastOne's roster of premium shows as part of its marketing packages.
Key Services: Audio and video podcast recording, Podcast hosting and distribution, Editing and post-production, Marketing and promotional placement, Production and content strategy, Studio rental
Industries Served: Corporate brands, Independent professionals, Talk and interview shows, Advertising and sponsorship, Media and entertainment
Notable Clients: Not publicly named — case studies are anonymised by category
Locations: Beverly Hills, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Brands wanting network-affiliated distribution, Professionals needing full production packages, Shows seeking cross-promotion on an established network
Website: PodcastOne Pro
19. Produce Your Podcast
About: Produce Your Podcast is a full-service podcast production agency headquartered in Los Angeles that has built shows including Icons and Ideas with Peter Mallouk, Teach Your Way with BenQ and Mortgage Chit Chat, working with more than 150 clients since 2016. The team combines thirty years of marketing experience with broadcast quality audio and video production for early-stage startups through Fortune 500 companies. It maintains additional offices in Miami and Delray Beach.
Key Services: Full-service podcast production, Podcast growth and marketing strategy, Audio and video recording, Show branding and design, Guest booking, Business development strategy for podcasts
Industries Served: Finance and wealth management, Education technology, Real estate and mortgage, Healthcare and wellness, Business consulting
Notable Clients: Peter Mallouk, BenQ, Newman University, Doctor Eye Health
Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Miami, United States, Delray Beach, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Financial advisors and wealth managers, Education brands and universities, Startups building thought leadership podcasts
Website: Produce Your Podcast
20. Podmuse
About: Podmuse produces branded audio and video podcasts including a case study campaign for Intel's AI Marketing division that placed the brand on the influential show DataFramed, and a founder interview series shot for Busylike in Manhattan Beach. The agency is headquartered in New York City under Businesswise Media Inc at 232 7th Avenue, but it maintains a dedicated Los Angeles Podcast Production Agency practice and access to more than eighty partner studios across Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Hollywood for remote and in-studio clients. The company should be understood as a New York City firm actively serving the Los Angeles market rather than a locally headquartered studio.
Key Services: Branded podcast production, In-studio and remote recording coordination, Podcast guest booking, Video podcasting, Podcast marketing and analytics, Media plan strategy
Industries Served: Technology and AI, Travel and hospitality, B2B marketing, Corporate thought leadership, Consumer brands
Notable Clients: Intel, Turkish Airlines, Busylike, DataFramed
Locations: New York City, United States, Los Angeles, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Enterprise brands wanting remote-managed production, Companies needing access to multiple Los Angeles studios, Marketing teams pursuing creator partnerships
Website: Podmuse
21. Pod People
About: Pod People produced Vinfamous, the inaugural podcast honored at Sundance's Brand Storytelling program, and built the InStyle Magazine podcast that its editor in chief credits for translating the brand into a hugely successful show. The agency's own about page states plainly that most of its team is based between Brooklyn and Los Angeles rather than naming a single headquarters city, backed by a global network of more than three thousand vetted producers. It calls itself the largest independent podcast agency in the United States and builds branded video podcasts, interview shows and documentary series for brand clients.
Key Services: Branded video podcast production, Documentary and immersive fiction podcasts, Podcast launch and marketing strategy, Social and short-form video repurposing, YouTube series production, Talent and host casting
Industries Served: Consumer and lifestyle brands, Magazine and media publishers, Marketing and advertising, Entertainment, Fashion and beauty
Notable Clients: InStyle Magazine, Vinfamous (Sundance Brand Storytelling)
Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Brooklyn, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Consumer brands wanting award-caliber branded podcasts, Magazine and media publishers launching a show, Marketing teams needing full podcast-to-social repurposing
Website: Pod People
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. Kast Media | Independent podcast network and production | Quote-based | Creator-network podcast production |
| 3. Straw Hut Media | Entertainment tie-in podcast production | Quote-based | Companion podcasts for TV and film |
| 4. Studio71 | Network-scale podcast studio production | Quote-based | Network-affiliated video podcast production |
| 5. Neon Hum Media | Narrative documentary podcast production | Quote-based | Cinematic documentary-style podcasts |
| 6. Western Sound | Award-winning documentary audio production | Quote-based | Peabody-caliber investigative podcasts |
| 7. Joy Road Entertainment | Sports and true crime audio production | Quote-based | Sports and true crime narrative podcasts |
| 8. Awfully Nice | Artist-driven narrative podcast production | Quote-based | Music and artist documentary podcasts |
| 9. Interwoven Studios | Custom podcast studio design and production | Quote-based | Custom-built creator podcast studios |
| 10. Adonde Media | Multilingual podcast and audio production | Quote-based | Spanish and English bilingual podcasts |
| 11. Podsicle Media | B2B branded podcast production | Quote-based | Corporate B2B branded podcasts |
| 12. Goldmine Podcast Studio | Cinematic multi-camera podcast studio | Quote-based | Cinematic video podcast studio sessions |
| 13. Studio Phonic | Narrative journalism podcast production | Quote-based | News and narrative documentary podcasts |
| 14. Third Wheel Podcast Studio | Staffed multi-location podcast studio rental | USD $250/hour | Bookable staffed studio sessions |
| 15. Venice Podcast Studio | Westside video podcast studio | Quote-based | Recurring business podcast recording |
| 16. RLD Productions | Custom podcast studio build and production | Quote-based | Wellness and event-focused podcast production |
| 17. Operation Podcast | Staffed Santa Monica and West Hollywood studios | Quote-based | Operator-assisted studio sessions |
| 18. PodcastOne Pro | Network-affiliated podcast production and promotion | Quote-based | Network-backed podcast production and promotion |
| 19. Produce Your Podcast | Growth-focused branded podcast production | Quote-based | Revenue-focused branded podcast production |
| 20. Podmuse | Remote-coordinated branded podcast production | Quote-based | Enterprise branded podcasts via partner studios |
| 21. Pod People | Award-winning branded podcast production | Quote-based | Award-caliber brand storytelling podcasts |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does podcast production cost in Los Angeles?
Almost nobody publishes a rate. Third Wheel Podcast Studio is the exception, at roughly 250 to 300 dollars an hour with a two-hour minimum, which is typical for a staffed Hollywood room. For finished episodes, 2026 industry guides put full-service agency production between 500 and 1,500 dollars an episode, while one market survey puts the average fully produced episode, including gear, editing and hosting, at about 4,500 dollars once video is involved.
Are all of these companies actually in Los Angeles?
Almost. Eighteen of the 20 external companies work from addresses inside the city, spread across Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice and the Westside. Two do not: PodcastOne Pro operates from Beverly Hills and Studio71 produces from its Burbank lot. Both serve the same client base and both are worth a call, but this page names where they sit rather than implying every entry is inside city limits.
Who should we hire for a narrative or documentary series?
Narrative audio is a different craft from interview production and needs a team that has shipped it. Western Sound holds two Peabody Awards, Neon Hum built its reputation on reported series, Awfully Nice was founded by former Spotify content studio leaders, and Adonde Media produces multilingual originals. Expect longer timelines, a writers and story-editing layer, and per-episode costs well above the interview-show benchmarks quoted above.
Do we need a video podcast studio?
For most brands, yes, because the audience already expects it. Edison Research reports that 82 percent of weekly podcast consumers actively watch video, and Los Angeles is unusually well supplied with cinematic rooms: Goldmine, Venice Podcast Studio, Operation Podcast and Interwoven Studios all sell multi-camera setups. The cost is in the edit rather than the shoot, so agree how many vertical clips ship per episode before the first session is booked.
What should we ask on the first call?
Ask who is actually assigned, because several entries here are founder-led teams and the person pitching may also be cutting the episodes. Then ask for one named show and its performance, how many edit rounds sit inside the fee, whether clips and show notes are included, who owns the raw footage and the RSS feed, and how quickly episodes turn around during a season.
Choosing a Podcast Partner in Los Angeles
Match the team to the format. Los Angeles supports both ends of this market, from Peabody-winning narrative houses to bookable rooms with three cameras and an engineer. Hiring a documentary team for a weekly interview show wastes money, and hiring a studio when you needed a showrunner wastes a season.
Trust credits over camera lists. Thirteen of the 20 external companies name a client or a released show. Those credits, not the equipment inventory, tell you whether a producer can hold a guest, shape a story and ship on schedule when a season is halfway done.
Expect quotes rather than rate cards. Only one company publishes a price. Send every shortlisted firm the same season scope, including episode count, edit rounds, video versions, artwork and publishing, then compare the quotes line by line instead of by headline number.
Plan distribution before production. An unheard show is an expensive hobby. If you want the creative, the paid promotion and the Los Angeles team from one partner, read the latest analysis or start here.
