“I have worked with Pennie and Dan on co-devised projects for more than 5 years now, firstly as a presenter on BBC Radio Scotland’s Lifecycle which was based on interviews with interesting people conducted on the move. The second was on a podcast series funded by the Scottish Government, Everyday Active. 

When I first began working with Pennie and Dan presenting Lifecycle I had no radio experience but from the beginning, they included me in the visioning of the series, gently coached me on interview technique, devised creative ways for us to capture the audio in challenging locations and set up countless interesting people for me to elicit engaging stories from. Their patience, professionalism and care made this steep learning curve hugely enjoyable but it was their experience and craftsmanship in the edit and production that turned these conversations into a successful radio series that was then recommissioned. 

I cannot recommend the services of Adventurous Audio highly enough. In working with them I have always felt in extremely safe hands.”

“Whilst recording the "Speaking of Suicide" podcast series Dan asked if I would be willing to talk about my own personal journey with my mental health and my career change to suicide prevention. He put me at ease from the outset and took the time to explain the process of the recording and that it was more of a conversation than an interview. I felt immediately at ease in Dan's presence and it was clear from the outset that he wanted to let me tell my story in my way. To that end, Dan let me choose the venue (a local hill where I regularly go and feel comfortable) and despite the weather not being ideal, he was still able to get our conversation recorded.

Whilst we walked, Dan made me feel safe and his open questions created an atmosphere that encouraged me to speak openly and honestly about my experiences. He effortlessly created trust and rapport which led to me talking about deep-rooted emotions and memories of a traumatic time. I have not met many people that have that innate ability and I knew that Dan would treat my story with the respect that I believe it deserved.

Dan's ability to connect with me and the empathy he has shown for my journey has genuinely had a profound effect on my life. After the recording, he has encouraged me to continue telling my story to those that might want to hear it and I am so glad that our paths have and continue to cross.”

“We commissioned Adventurous Audio to work with us on a new podcast series called Inside Forensic Science.  This was our first podcast series and we wanted to work with a team that would bring the right skills, experience and knowledge together with very high standards of quality.  We also wanted a team that we could work with collaboratively and explore the boundaries and possibilities of weaving a compelling narrative into the podcast series while ensuring that our key messages were accessible, understandable and engaging.  With Pennie and Dan we knew immediately that we could trust their expertise, judgement and professional competence. They worked closely with our team and provided tremendous insight into what would help and what would hinder our audience's understanding and engagement and they provided compelling interviews with a wide range of senior practitioners expertly woven together to create the narrative that brought our story to life.  The Inside Forensic Science podcast was delivered on time and with excellent production quality.  I have no hesitation in giving Adventurous Audio my highest possible recommendation.”

“Pennie Latin is in an incredibly talented communicator. Whatever the complex topic, Pennie can find an element that resonates with people and she can weave this element into a story that the listener or audience can't help but be drawn to. I didn't ever think that I would be listening with rapt attention to a radio programme on "fracking" or "algorithms", but somehow Pennie makes everything so intensely interesting and I find myself utterly absorbed. As an educator myself, I recognise something quite special in Pennie and I greatly admire her knack for finding the right story to tell.

Pennie has such a wonderful way with people and immediately puts everyone at ease. Within minutes, Pennie can get a group of diverse strangers to open up and talk about intimate and emotive topics. Pennie finds common ground, creates a sense of safety and provides some sort of magical social lubricant to encourage people to share. Pennie's ability to rapidly create a group dynamic enables her to expertly conduct group interviews as well as creating a cosy environment for an interviewee in front of an audience.”

“I’ve produced radio content across the BBC and have had the chance to learn from some fantastic producers. I honestly believe that Pennie is the best producer I have had the pleasure work alongside.

In 2018, I joined Brainwaves for short time in Inverness and I can honestly say that I learnt more from Pennie than I have from any other producer, techniques that have served me well since that time.

She has a meticulous approach to editing that I appreciated completely, but what struck me most of all was Pennie’s storytelling. Her work is like going on a profound personal journey but hidden below the surface is complex science. Her ability to communicate these topics in this way is an incredibly rare skill and anybody would be lucky to see Pennie at work.

My time at Inverness was a time I have never forgotten, Pennie made me welcome and helped me learn. For that I am forever grateful.”

“We have been working with Adventurous Audio since February 2022 to produce a series of podcasts around the North Coast 500. My team and I have been very impressed by the high quality of work that has been produced and at the rate it has come through to us. From the very beginning, Dan and Pennie have understood exactly what we were looking to achieve with this content. They have been a fountain of knowledge that have not only produced great content for us but also been on hand to offer guidance and advice throughout the process.”

Martin Richards:  “I have used Dan's expertise to edit and assist in the recording of numerous podcasts and also an online audio training product. I was impressed with his turn around time, advice, flexibility and patience with a novice like myself. The end product sounds ultra professional and I highly recommend you use his company for any audio work that you might require.”

Chris White: “ Professional, approachable and highly engaging. These qualities on top of excellent delivery make Dan a 'go to' for services in the audio communications field. I have known Dan since his time with the BBC and am delighted he has made the transition to his own business. I absolutely recommend his business to any potential client.”

“I have spent years working with Pennie and Dan at BBC Radio Scotland and have always admired their professionalism and commitment to capturing audio and transforming it into compelling radio.  Their vast experience working on location in a broad range of environments throughout Scotland and beyond means that they are accustomed to adapting their recording techniques to ensure that the sound is of the highest quality – from hanging off the side of mountains, to powering through the high seas, to the tranquillity of a walled garden.  When you listen, you feel instantly transported to that place.  But it’s also their skill and intuition with editing the material which makes them such capable storytellers.  The crafting and layering of location sounds, interviews and music, and the attention to detail which really brings a story to life is what they excel at.   I cannot recommend them enough as the most competent and creative of programme makers as well as thoroughly decent – and fun – people to work with.” 

“Creative to the core and bubbling with inspiration, Pennie is an endless source of ambitious, adventurous ideas. Her enthusiasm for extraordinary storytelling, and her relentless attention to details, means Pennie will leave no stone unturned and no problem unsolved in the pursuit of excellent audio. A true force of nature, she's a joy to work with and for. “

“Pennie Latin is the woman you need if you want your story heard. She is a brilliant producer of beautiful audio with a strong sense of the story and of the listener. Pennie is fantastic at untangling even the most complex ideas into strong, clear, streamlined narratives with the most gorgeous production values underpinning them. She's also almost completely unflappable. Very valuable! Got a good story? Go on, talk to her - you won't regret it!”