Vayu O'Donnell

Senior Podcast Production Executive | Digital Content Strategy · Podcast & Branded Audio (Booked A-list guests • Led production teams • Grew audience & revenue)

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Producer with a track record producing high-profile podcasts and digital series (Club Random with Bill Maher, Jillian Michaels, Billy Corgan). I book A-list guests, lead audio/video teams, optimize shows for YouTube/SEO, and close brand partnerships and merch deals. Comfortable owning editorial, logistics, and monetization from concept through distribution. Expertise in content development, story structure, and talent relations. I pair creative ideation with the operational rigor to ship premium content and build audience-first IP.

Experience

  • Talent Producer at "You Wish" with Holly Madison
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Head of Talent & Casting at Spark TV
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Multi-disciplinary consultant work at volume — brand introduction, creative strategy, executive-level talent recruitment, individualized outreach campaigns, and constant relationship management across multiple shows simultaneously. Casting for the following Lineup at Spark TV: Hollyweird with Serena DC Voices Never Die with Sarah Lemos Going Deep with Lana Kerr Soul Sessions with Riz Mirza Age Interrupted with Dr. Greg Haroutunian Under the Influence with Vito Glazers The Jennifer Murphy Show Human Garage Frequency with Sturt You Are Not Alone with Daniel Goddard The Seekers with David Kalbeitzer

  • Producer at Club Random with Bill Maher
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Led a team of sound, lighting, camera operators, editors, and social media managers to produce one of the top-ranked video/audio podcasts globally. • Conducted in-depth research on guests to guide host discussions and crafted briefing materials. • Coordinated logistics including guest travel, accommodations, and legal requirements, acting as the primary liaison for A-list talent and their teams. • Leveraged industry connections to secure timely guest bookings. • Played a key role in developing Club Random Studios, a podcast media company with a slate of ten celebrity hosts covering diverse topics.

  • Co-Founder and Head of Development at BlüRemedi Media
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Led efforts in discovering intellectual property (IP) and emerging talent for film and television projects, specifically spotlighting BIPOC creators. • Developed and shaped scripts, pitches, bibles, and decks in collaboration with writers, from concept to final drafts. • Brokered talent, writer, and director attachments for various projects. • Fostered strong communication between creatives and internal/external executives.

  • Independent Film/Television Producer at Self-employed
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    • Discovered and independently developed an extremely competitive slate of projects ranging from live-action to animation, setting up three of the projects at leading production companies.