When Laura Reid decided to launch The Public Speaking Horror Show, she knew exactly what she wanted to create: something bold, unexpected, and unapologetically different from every other public speaking podcast out there.
She had the creativity, the expertise as a professional speaker and “Speech Slayer,” and a powerful message about conquering public speaking fears through dark humour and horror metaphors. What she didn’t have was the time, technical know-how, or production infrastructure to make it happen—especially while she was working on writing a book!
Laura’s show had a completely different vibe from the start. While most public speaking content is earnest and encouraging, The Public Speaking Horror Show uses horror themes, dark humour, and spooky metaphors to help people face their fears. Think less “you can do it!” and more “let’s slay your speaking demons together.”
But turning that vision into reality while managing everything else on her plate felt overwhelming. What she needed was a team that could match her vision and keep her motivated through the chaos of launching a first season.
We came on board to handle the full launch and production for Season 1, providing:
That last piece turned out to be critical. As Laura later shared, having our team keep her motivated and on schedule was valuable to actually getting Season 1 across the finish line.
Season 1 of The Public Speaking Horror Show became exactly what Laura hoped for: a show that sounds professional, feels distinctive, and showcases her expertise in a way that builds credibility and drives real business results.
The podcast became the perfect platform for Laura to promote her book, The Public Speaking Horror Show: 7 Secrets to Kill It as a Speaker, which launched on Halloween with backing from World Champions of Public Speaking. But the impact went far beyond book sales.
The podcast has also created new and unexpected speaking opportunities for Laura, enhanced her media credibility, and positioned her well for future launches (including an upcoming course and another book).
“Astronomic Audio is pure magic. The entire team is bursting with creativity, professionalism, and technical know-how. I’m so proud of the first season of my podcast, which 100 percent would not have happened without them. They kept me motivated and on track, which was so valuable to me. My show definitely had a ‘different’ vibe, and they not only understood it right away—they elevated it in every possible way. From the branding to the production, everything they touched was top-notch. If you ever get the chance to work with Astronomic Audio, do not hesitate. They’ll exceed your expectations and then some.”
Laura didn’t just launch a podcast; she created a strategic platform that’s building relationships, establishing her expertise, and supporting her business growth and new launches. Best of all, she managed it without getting lost in production details or losing steam halfway through Season 1.
