I am a freelance podcast professional with over 9 years of experience in helping organizations and creators produce clear and engaging long-form podcasts. My journey in audio production began with a passion for storytelling and sound design. Today, having produced over 400 podcast episodes I continue to challenge myself to provide listeners with increasingly engaging and intriguing listening experiences. As the co-owner and core technical producer of Futucast, I've led projects from the ground up, contributing to the growth of one of Finland's top podcasts. My work spans various genres, including society, business, and healthcare podcasts, where I've honed my skills in remote and in-studio recording, editing, and audio design. I'm always eager to explore new creative avenues, whether through mixing, mastering, or visual production.

Samuel Happonen

I am a freelance podcast professional with over 9 years of experience in helping organizations and creators produce clear and engaging long-form podcasts. My journey in audio production began with a passion for storytelling and sound design. Today, having produced over 400 podcast episodes I continue to challenge myself to provide listeners with increasingly engaging and intriguing listening experiences. As the co-owner and core technical producer of Futucast, I've led projects from the ground up, contributing to the growth of one of Finland's top podcasts. My work spans various genres, including society, business, and healthcare podcasts, where I've honed my skills in remote and in-studio recording, editing, and audio design. I'm always eager to explore new creative avenues, whether through mixing, mastering, or visual production.

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I am a freelance podcast professional with over 9 years of experience in helping organizations and creators produce clear and engaging long-form podcasts. My journey in audio production began with a passion for storytelling and sound design. Today, having produced over 400 podcast episodes I continue to challenge myself to provide listeners with increasingly engaging and intriguing listening experiences.

As the co-owner and core technical producer of Futucast, I’ve led projects from the ground up, contributing to the growth of one of Finland’s top podcasts. My work spans various genres, including society, business, and healthcare podcasts, where I’ve honed my skills in remote and in-studio recording, editing, and audio design. I’m always eager to explore new creative avenues, whether through mixing, mastering, or visual production.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-owner, Producer, Editor, Visual and Sound Designer at Futucast
January 1, 2017 - Present
Co-owner and core technical producer of Futucast, one of the top podcasts in Finland and the winner of the Audioland 2022 award for the best society and journalism podcast. Contributed to the production of over 250 episodes, facilitating growth from the podcast’s early phases to multiple episodes reaching six-figure listen counts. Led end-to-end production across audio, video, and visual elements.
Podcast Editor at Marimekko
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited 39 internal podcast episodes for the multinational design company Marimekko, ensuring a consistent, broadcast-quality listening experience across different episodes recorded in varied acoustic environments. Performed dialogue editing and careful mixing to enhance pacing and clarity.
Podcast Editor at Leadcast
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited over 70 episodes of a Finnish business podcast featuring high-profile executives and founders. Focused on ensuring a professional listening experience through detailed editing and integration of sponsored segments.
Podcast Editor at Mehiläinen
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited 25 podcast episodes focusing on healthcare quality and practices, delivering polished and listener-friendly audio through diligent dialogue editing and mixing.
Producer, Editor, Sound Designer at Soaked By Slush Podcast
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Produced and edited episodes for a business and technology podcast, contributing to the overall audio quality and production value by managing studio setups and live recordings.

Education

Bachelor of industrial design at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, FInland
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Audioland award for best society and journalism podcast (Futucast)
March 30, 2022 - March 30, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Futucast | Podcast producer / Co-owner

    Active production: 2017–2023 | Co-owner: 2017–Present

    As a co-owner of Futucast, I was part of building the podcast from its early production phase into one of Finland’s widely recognized journalism podcasts. During my active production years, I produced and edited over 250 episodes.

    Podcast languages: Finnish and English

    My responsibilities included:
    • Recording, filming, and live editing episodes in studio and remotely
    • Editing long-form interviews for clarity, pacing, and listening quality
    • Mixing and mastering audio and matching it with video
    • Creating visuals, motion graphics, and short video clips for social media
    • Producing jingles and integrating sponsored segments

    Over six years of twice-weekly publishing, I helped maintain consistent production quality as the audience grew to episodes reaching six-figure listen counts.

    Take a listen at:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Futucast

    paper Marimekko Internal Coffee Break Podcast | Podcast editor

    2023–2026
    Marimekko is a world renowned textile design company. They produce a podcast for their employees, which explores different areas of the company’s work and processes. I’ve been a partner in the production editing 39 episodes to date.

    Because episodes are recorded in varied environments, the focus has been on creating a consistent listening experience across seasons. Episodes are produced in Finnish and in English.

    My work includes:
    • Editing interviews according to client direction
    • Removing background noise and room echo
    • Mixing and mastering for balanced, clear sound
    • Syncing episodes with intro and outro music

    paper Mehiläinen: Laadun Anatomia Podcast | Podcast editor / Sound designer

    2023–Present

    Mehiläinen is a Finland-based international (BeeHealthy, Meliva) healthcare provider. Their Laadun Anatomia Podcast (Anatomy of Quality Podcast) focuses on discussing the quality and practices within medical care. I’ve been involved as a production partner in editing 25 episodes to date, ensuring a professional listening experience.

    Podcast language: Finnish

    My responsibilities include:
    • Editing interviews for structure, clarity, and flow
    • Cleaning dialogue and polishing audio through mixing and mastering
    • Designing and integrating sound elements and music
    • Publishing episodes according to the release schedule

    Take a listen at:
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Leadcast | Podcast editor

    2021–Present

    I’ve edited over 70 episodes of Leadcast, a popular Finnish business podcast featuring founders and executives. My work has focused on maintaining a consistent and professional listening experience across recordings made in different environments.

    Podcast language: Finnish and English

    Key responsibilities:
    • Editing long-form interviews for clarity and pacing
    • Removing filler words, dead air, and technical artifacts
    • Mixing and mastering audio for consistent quality
    • Integrating intro/outro music and sponsored segments

    Take a listen at:
    https://www.twine.net/signin