Creator & Co-host: Press Play Podcast

Dredd De Jesus

What is Press Play Podcast?

Press Play Podcast is a Filipino interview-style show that dives deep into topics often labeled as taboo or unspoken in Filipino culture — from mental health and toxic relationships to adulting, healing, and generational expectations. Hosted by Dredd de Jesus, each episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and press play on real conversations that matter.

Why this podcast?

What kind of podcast producer and editor would I be if I didn’t have my own show?

Press Play Podcast began as both a passion project and a live demonstration of what’s possible with intentional, story-driven podcast production — even with limited resources. It also serves as my creative playground, where I test and refine new formats, strategies, and systems that I apply to client projects.

What was the challenge?

The goal was to build a podcast that didn't just sound good — it needed to look polished, feel intentional, and connect with an audience through high-quality, multi-platform content. Initially, I worked with basic setups and simple visuals. But by Season 2, I knew it was time to level up — and that meant a full visual transformation to match the heart of the content.
While we had more structure and strategy, we kept our podcast's personality ON and OFF the camera :)
While we had more structure and strategy, we kept our podcast's personality ON and OFF the camera :)

What did we do?

Season 1 Execution: ✅ Designed the original brand identity (logo, podcast art, color scheme) ✅ Produced and edited 17 full episodes including audio mastering and multi-cam video ✅ Created short-form content (Reels, Shorts, TikToks) to amplify reach ✅ Handled all distribution, marketing, and content planning ✅ Built production templates and automated systems to streamline workflow
Season 2 Transformation: Revamped the studio setup — better lighting, camera work, and set design to enhance viewer experience ✅ Refreshed Branding — updated logo to be simplistic and modern ✅ Upgraded video production quality — 3 camera angles, smoother edits, more intentional pacing ✅ Structured distribution — implemented distribution strategies and content varieties to grow across multiple platforms ✅ Improved show structure — tighter intros, clearer story arcs, and more engaging pacing for short-form clips ✅ Experimentation-focused — added split tests on thumbnails, captions, tags, publish times and content topics
The transformation from Season 1 to Season 2
The transformation from Season 1 to Season 2

What were the results?

🎯 Released a full 17-episode Season 1 that built a foundation for audience engagement 🎯 Season 2 introduced a completely upgraded visual identity that elevated the show's professionalism and watchability 🎯 Increased views and shares across YouTube Shorts, Reels and Facbook videos 🎯 Created a portfolio piece that demonstrates full-scope podcast production — from branding and editing to scaling and reinvention 🎯 I built authority within my community and landed my first speaking gig

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Here’s what we bring to the table: 🎧 End-to-end podcast editing (audio + video) 🎨 Custom branding & assets that elevate your look ✂️ Short-form content creation optimized for reach ⚙️ Systems & workflows so production doesn’t drain you 📈 Evolution strategies to upgrade your show as it grows
Let’s build a podcast that not only sounds great — but looks and feels like a content powerhouse. Reach out today!
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Posted Jun 6, 2025

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