My name is Adam Cecil. I’m a podcast producer and consultant based in London.

I started my career in podcasting at Night Vale Presents, the groundbreaking fiction network home to Welcome to Night Vale. From there, I developed award-winning shows at Topic Studios, led the team at Macmillan Podcasts, and worked hands-on to bring over half a dozen independent fiction podcasts to market.

I’ve touched almost every aspect of podcasting, from ad sales to creative development, business strategy to talent management, partner relations to post-production.

Looking for an experienced voice to help your podcast business? Get in touch.

Drew Ackerman, creator and host of Sleep With Me

“Adam is a kind, thoughtful, and creative person and a pleasure to work with.

Working together at Night Vale Presents, Adam managed the formation of our first merchandise program, offering high-quality, enjoyable merchandise for listeners of the show, including Sleep With Me branded Sleep Phones (headphones you can sleep in). This venture generated a lucrative new revenue stream for the show.

Adam's expertise and insights into podcast sponsorship, Patreon, and crowdfunding make him an indispensable resource in the industry.

More recently, I worked with Adam (in a consulting capacity) to develop pitches for future shows, potential partnerships, revenue, and marketing strategies. He’s a great writer and can be a huge help in brainstorming, refining ideas, or editing copy for clarity.

Cats really like him.”

Grant Stewart, producer, creator of Milky Way Underground

“Adam is creative, organized, and insightful: the kind of producer who solves a problem everyone’s been wrestling with for a week by suggesting an off-the-cuff idea, or keeping things on track with his big-picture view when the rest of the team gets lost in the weeds. His judgment and ability to stay attuned to the audience’s perspective keeps projects accessible while never dumbing them down. On top of all that, he’s a pleasure to work with, and he manages to keep things moving quickly while ensuring everyone feels valued for their contributions. If you’re looking for the best product possible that’s on time and under budget, hire him.”

Podcast Credits

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    Milky Way Underground

    PRODUCER
    An immersive fiction podcast for tweens about two siblings who get swept into a mysterious dreamworld while searching for their missing father.

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    The Nonbinary Carrie Bradshaw

    PRODUCER, EDITING & SOUND DESIGN
    A trans, queer, mumblecore take on Sex & the City from the creators of the video series Trans Monogamist.

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    Dreamboy

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
    A fiction podcast about a spun out musician in Cleveland, OH who gets swept up into a story about dreams, flickering lights, and a murderous zebra.

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    The Orbiting Human Circus in Naughty Till New Years

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
    Season two of the genre-bending fiction podcast created by Julian Koster and featuring John Cameron Mitchell.

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    Pounded In The Butt By My Own Podcast with Chuck Tingle

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
    This storytelling podcast is a celebration of the work of Chuck Tingle, internet-famous absurdist erotica author.

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    Summertime (Meet Cute)

    PRODUCER, DIRECTOR
    A short romantic comedy from Meet Cute about a jazz club waitress serving up drinks and more to a recently single customer. Featured in Advocate.

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    Double Derby Desserts (Meet Cute)

    PRODUCER, DIRECTOR
    A short romantic comedy from Meet Cute about a chance meetup at a Kentucky Derby watch party.

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    Ancient Oceans (Meet Cute)

    PRODUCER, DIRECTOR
    A short romantic comedy from Meet Cute about a sailor finding love on an unexpected dock.

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