**I'm Richard Davies. I'm passionate about podcasting.**

We listen carefully to our clients, working with them to produce podcasts that are soulful, spontaneous and intimate. We provide media training, advice about podcasting, sound design, and first-rate editing services. Above all we are supportive and honest with our advice.

We believe that well-produced and carefully edited podcasts that target a specific audience can play a role in improving understanding and empathy for people of different life experiences. We provide constructive feedback to improve your audio and messaging.

We make thoughtful podcasts that pack punch.

Partnering with the journalists and editors at DaviesContent gives you a new way to produce intelligent, topical podcasts that promote your brand’s mission and expertise to audiences that you intend to reach.

Read Richard's latest writing on podcasting here.

THE GROWING REACH OF PODCASTS

Think about how you listen to podcasts. Unlike broadcast radio and TV, when the audience often tunes in half-way through, everyone starts at the beginning. Often we listen with undivided attention— away from that pop ups, instant messages and other interruptions that flood in on our mobile screens. We are usually listen alone, while driving, working out, cooking, or walking. Podcasts are hands-free, eyes-free, distraction-free listening.

It’s just that voice in your ear.

Podcast audiences continue to grow. More than four-in-ten Americans listened to a podcast in the last month — nearly double the number five years ago. The average weekly listener hears an average of six podcasts in seven days.

Once a niche medium, podcasting is now mainstream.

We’re journalist storytellers who bring your narrative to life.

We understand the deep connection of good storytelling. Led by longtime network news correspondent and experienced podcaster, Richard Davies, DaviesContent collaborates with the best in the business. We work with innovative sound designers, vocal talent, script writers, media coaches, producers and engineers.

We collaborate closely with you and your team.

We give support and advice to clients to improve interview, narration and production skills. We are writers who care about language. We edit and produce compelling audio.

Services:

Podcast formats, scripts, narration and editing
Podcast Consulting
Media Training
Voice Coaching

Clients:

DaviesContent offers prospective clients a free consultation.

Email us or text Richard at 914-391-0480

OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE...

COMMON GROUND COMMITTEE. "LET'S FIND COMMON GROUND"

"Let's Find Common Ground" is a biweekly podcast hosted by Ashley Milne-Tyte and Richard Davies. They speak with guests from different viewpoints about ideas and personal stories that offer a healing path to reaching agreement and moving forward. Leaders in public policy, journalists, academics and other guests are encouraged to share how they find points of agreement. With anger and polarization dominating America's public discourse, our conversations show how passionate, yet civil debate can enable us to make progress, and provide illuminating insights.

HETERODOX ACADEMY. "HETERODOX OUT LOUD"

The mission of Heterodox Academy is to improve the quality of research and education in colleges and universities by increasing open inquiry, viewpoint diversity and constructive disagreement. "Heterodox Out Loud", hosted by Zach Rausch, and produced by DaviesContent, is a biweekly podcast, featuring audio narrations of popular blogs. Some episodes also include interviews with the authors about a range of topics.

IOM - THE U.N. MIGRATION AGENCY. “A WAY HOME TOGETHER: STORIES OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY"

This podcast series tells the personal stories of migrants and refugees from across the world. Combining impeccable audio and compelling sound design, the first six episodes of "A Way Home Together: Stories of the Human Journey" are hosted by Ahmed Badr, a charismatic young Iraqi-American refugee and Tolu Olubunmi. More episodes will be released this summer with Tolu Olubunmi, who was born in Nigeria and raised in The United States.. In the first two episodes, Badr immerses us in his family’s remarkable refugee story, including the bombing of their home in Baghdad in 2006, and how they fled to Syria and were ultimately resettled in the U.S. by the United Nation’s International Organization for Migration (IOM). Richard Davies is the executive producer, responsible for the podcast format, writing and sound design.

"How Do We Fix it?"

How Do We Fix It? is a weekly solutions journalism podcast hosted by Richard Davies and Jim Meigs. Richard and Jim have spent decades covering news and current events. In every field they've followed, catastrophes make headlines. But there is far too little talk about fixes. Instead of merely complaining or yelling across the divide, they ask questions about how to make the world a better place. Each week on "How Do We Fix It?", innovative thinkers sit down and discuss the issue they know best. They are asked to bring practical solutions as well.

Mohamad Hafez’s “Unpacked”

Unpacked: Refugee Baggage is a touring exhibition and an example of how audio humanizes its content. Seeking to give a face and voice to the refugee experience, artist and architect Mohamad Hafez partnered with Ahmed Badr (of the “Together” podcast) and DaviesContent to bring refugee stories to life through the marriage of visual art and audio. Open suitcases with miniature building interiors and streetscapes are accompanied by short audio clips in which refugees tell their stories. DaviesContent is a consultant and audio producer for this innovative project. Interviews by Ahmed Badr.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

“Richard is an exceptional guide and mentor for all things podcasting. His genuine interest and love of conversation coupled with a creative spark and attention to detail make working with him a true learning experience. His thoughtful exploration of ideas and formats that work best for his clients is a gift and reflects his rich experience in journalism. I could not have picked a better person to introduce me to the world of podcasting. He’s one of the best media trainers around — don’t give up an opportunity to learn from him.”

— Amna Khalid, History professor at Carleton College, and host of "Banished", a podcast produced by Booksmart Studios.

“Richard brings to his client partnerships a deep background in professional journalism, an insatiable passion for telling others’ stories, and sophisticated technical expertise in sound editing. He shares these talents with generosity and grace, as well as a crystal-clear commitment to the needs and interests of his collaborators, enabling them to entertain, inform, and influence. We love working with Richard and his team.”

— Deb Mashek, Executive Director, Heterodox Academy.

“Richard is an extremely thoughtful person in all things around content. As such, he has a unique ability to get to the core value point of any content offering and to communicate that incredibly well. He has helped me and our company immensely, generating first-class content and communicating it extremely well. He’s flat out brilliant in all things involving communications.

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— Brian Hamilton, Chairman, Brian Hamilton Foundation.

“It’s extraordinary to witness Richard’s mind at work. He is an audio connoisseur, and puts his heart into making every sound bite as powerful as it can be. It’s a privilege to work with him on building podcasts and developing their audiences. You won’t find his level of experience and mix of skills anywhere else in the industry.”

— Michelle Khouri, Principal of Creative Powerhouse and host of The Cultured Podcast

“I had an excellent experience working with Richard Davies. We produced top quality podcasts for my clients and prospects. Richard took the time to really understand my investment and wealth management abilities and he was able to highlight these in our work. He quickly understood my passions and was able to create audio segments that brought out these messages with style and strength. I highly recommend Richard Davies - a pleasure to work with.”

— Robert T. Lutts President and Chief Investment Officer of Cabot Wealth Management, Inc.

ABOUT Richard Davies

Richard Davies is seasoned radio journalist, public speaker, podcaster, narrator, news junky, and the guy behind DaviesContent.

“I’ve always been captivated by audio and how sound requires us to use our imagination,” says Richard. “I listen to music, news, and audio books.” His fascination runs deep and long. Richard recorded his first newscast at the age of nine, using his father’s briefcase-sized Sony tape recorder. As a child he spent countless hours creating handwritten newspapers on A4 paper for his parents. Between the ages of 12 and 14 he was a newspaper delivery boy. Those experiences would spark a lifelong interest in journalism and storytelling.

Born to a British mum and dad, Richard found himself uprooted at 14 when his parents decided to move back to the U.K. from the U.S. The upheaval led to a change in thinking. “I was an unpopular kid, and that helped me identify with outsiders and underdogs. Societies that accept people from outside the mainstream are stronger than those that don’t,” he explains.

Richard kicked off his four-decade long career in radio after he received a Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. He found his way back to the U.S. in 1984 to cover the presidential campaign. After a brief stint at CNN, he joined ABC News as a national reporter, moving into the role of newscaster, business correspondent, and show host during 29 years with the network.

Richard reported from four continents and 35 U.S. states.

He covered the 2008 Wall Street financial crash; the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany; 1984 - 2016 Presidential elections; OPEC oil conferences; the run-up to the First Gulf War (on assignment for six weeks in Jordan); the assassination of Anwar Sadat; and the collapse the Twin Towers in New York on 9/11.

His lifetime of experience has given Richard a strong belief in the power of words and the importance of both and trust. But he says he still has much to learn.

“I’ve been schooled by other, far younger podcasters about what’s new and different in our medium. In a world of constant change, listening carefully and with a good heart is a vital part of what we do.”

To hear how Richard contributes personally to the news media climate, listen to his weekly podcast How Do We Fix It? which takes a positive, opinionated, solutions-focused approach to current events.

OUR PEOPLE

Ashley Milne-Tyte is an independent podcaster, journalist and teacher. She hosts the highly-praised podcast, “The Broad Experience”, on women & work and “Tight Knit”, about family caregivers. Ashley co-hosts “Let’s Find Common Ground”, a podcast series produced by DaviesContent for Common Ground Committee. Learn more about Ashley here.

Ahmed Badr is a published writer, photographer, poet and host of “Together: Personal Stories of Migrants and Refugees”, produced by DaviesContent. With work appearing on NPR, Instagram, The Huffington Post, Adobe, IOM, and others, Ahmed explores the intersection between storytelling, poetry, youth empowerment and the refugee experience.

Jim Meigs is Richard’s co-host on the weekly DaviesContent news and solutions podcast, How Do We Fix It?, produced by DaviesContent. A highly experienced magazine and TV journalist, Jim was Editor-in-Chief of “Popular Mechanics” (2004-14) and former Editorial Director, Men’s Enthusiast Group, Hearst Magazines. He writes a regular column on science and technology for the conservative opinion magazine, Commentary.

Miranda Shafer is a senior producer and sound designer. Miranda is a talented writer, audio expert, show runner and editor, who produces the weekly solutions journalism podcast, “How Do We Fix It?”. She works as a consultant, producer and writer for a range of clients.

Mathew Passy is widely acclaimed podcast designer, host and consultant. An expert on audio equipment, hosting questions and podcasting formats, Mathew is an invaluable source of information for DaviesContent and the podcast industry. His passion project is “Causepods” where Mathew interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause.

Diane Dimond is an award winning investigative journalist, author and syndicated columnist writes about the ever-evolving and fascinating world of crime and justice. Diane writes a crime and justice newspaper column for Creators Syndicate. She has worked as a correspondent for Hard Copy, Extra, Entertainment Tonight and Court TV. Her work is featured on our Next-Level Accountant podcasts produced by DaviesContent for Sageworks.