Lead producer
Gurman Pessu
BBC-trained and particular about pacing. Gurman finds the pause that lets a good thought land.
"A strong edit should feel invisible."
About the studio
Every voice deserves clarity and heart.
The Dagger Listen is your London podcast production partner. We make considered, confident audio from our Lambeth studio, with one small team guiding your show from first record to final delivery.
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12+years in broadcast audio
150+episodes completed
5-starclient satisfaction rating
100%renewable-energy studio
The people behind the podcast
A small London audio team with high standards.
You get direct access to the people shaping your sound. We keep the room calm, the edits purposeful, and the next step clear.
Sound designer
Janelia Harkai
With an MA in Sonic Arts, Janelia builds atmosphere with restraint, so music and texture serve the story.
"Small sounds can hold a big feeling."
Client director
Lißa Sheekey
Lißa brings agency experience and a practical eye for detail. She keeps briefs, bookings, and feedback moving.
"Good communication is part of the mix."
How we work
Care in the details. Ease in the process.
Our standards are simple enough to explain and strict enough to protect your show.
Clear costs
You receive a plain production plan before work begins. Every line has a reason.
Sharp listening
We check edits, levels, breaths, music cues, and room tone until the episode feels natural.
Real partnership
Your aims shape the decisions. We bring an experienced opinion without taking over your voice.
Lambeth minded
Each year we support one Lambeth charity with professional audio time and practical guidance.
Local podcast agency
Our Lambeth studio is made for listening.
The room is acoustically treated, set up for clean voice recording, and close enough to Brixton tube for an easy visit. Bring your script, your questions, or simply an early idea.
Palace Road
Lambeth, London
SW2 3JJ
Five minutes from Brixton tube
We can arrange a sound check before your first full session.
Client notes
What working with us feels like.
Good audio matters. So does having a team that answers clearly and keeps its promises.
"The edit gave our interviews room to breathe. The technical choices were careful, and every revision came back when promised."Gurman Pessu, Head of Content, Northbank Studio
Why did we choose The Dagger Listen? Because they listened before suggesting anything. The team understood our audience, tightened the structure, and made our hosts sound like themselves.Janelia Harkai, Brand Lead, Fieldwork Learning
"The personal touch made a demanding series feel manageable. We always knew who was doing what and when the finished masters would arrive."Fiqe Bujdei, Communications Director, Alder & Finch
Let’s start a conversation
Meet us for a coffee, virtual or in person.
Tell us what you’re making, where the recording stands, and what needs to happen next. We’ll suggest a sensible route through production.
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