Aadip Desai
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Inclusive, fun, and collaborative podcast producer with 25+ years of experience in audio production, radio, podcasting, V.O., and project management. Proficient in all production phases, including guest selection, research, script writing, scheduling, recording, co-hosting, editing, publishing, promotion, and analytics. Bonus: EMMY nominated WGA writer, BAFTA member, and former member of The Recording Academy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Marketing and Branding
ROADMAP WRITERS
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Moderated panels and conducted video interviews for multiple global events and inclusion initiatives, including Neurodivergent Creatives Series, Black Writers in Genre, The Cookout, The Writers Lab, and more.
- Graphic Designer - Canva, Photoshop, social media, pop ups, emails.
Podcast Producer and Co-Host
SEE THE GOOD PODCAST
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Co-created, co-hosted, recorded, produced, scheduled, and edited an engaging podcast about recognizing the positive aspects of TV pilots from a cross-cultural, intersectional point of view.
- Led branding, graphic design, marketing, and promotions.
Staff Writer
THE GOLDBERGS (ABC/SONY)
Culver City, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Ran ADR Voice Over sessions with Patton Oswalt
- Helped break 24 episodes with 17 other writers, attended all table reads, pitched alt. jokes, wrote VO, auditioned actors, etc.
- Pitched potential songs for use in the weekly montage.
- Attended crucial pre-production meetings including rack check, tone meeting, production meeting, and table read.
- Managed editors during episode edit process.
Producer/Co-Host
ON THE PAGE SCREENWRITING PODCAST
Sherman Oaks, CA
07.2009 - 01.2018
- Facilitated interviews with upwards of 75 TV and film professionals alongside Pilar Alessandra.
- Took part in all aspects of production, including finding guests, writing interview questions, recording, co-hosting, editing, publishing, and promotion.
- Ranked in Top 50 of iTunes TV & Film podcasts
- Top 10/Best Screenwriting Podcast by Moviemaker Magazine, Screencraft, Script Reader Pro, Player FM, Screenplay Lists, Screenwriting Spark, and Reddit
President
NORTHWEST SCREENWRITERS GUILD
Seattle, WA
04.2007 - 11.2009
- Hosted and interviewed numerous EMMY- and OSCAR-winning guests in front of a live audience.
Audio Consultant and Instructor
TALARIA, INC.
Seattle, WA
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Provided audio technoical and creative services for healthcare/technology non-profit.
- Taught group corporate audio production workshops.
- Mastered audio for University of Washington Surgical Check List Documentary Film.
- Edited AARP Caregiver Recordings for online downloads.
- Recorded and edited VO Talent, mental health professionals, and yoga instructors for online therapy downloads.
Assistant Recording Engineer
JAZZ AFTER HOURS
Seattle, WA
08.1999 - 08.2008
- Supported host, Jim Wilke, as a studio and live audio recording assistant for nationally syndicated radio show.
- Assistant Recording Engineer on over 40 live small group and big band jazz recordings aired on NPR and PRI.
- Voted top four national jazz radio program by the Jazz Times Readers Poll, Jazz After Hours, (2002-2009)
- Multiple nominations for Willis Conover/Marian McPartland Award for Excellence in Jazz Broadcasting by the Jazz Journalists Association, Jazz After Hours
Disc Jockey/On Air Talent
KUPS 90.1 FM
Tacoma, WA
09.1994 - 05.1998
- Hosted shows in Alternative/Punk/Indie, Hip-Hop/R&B, Jazz, World Music.
- Mentored new DJ’s: instruction on equipment, protocol, on-air techniques, log entry, and music selection.
Operations/Production Intern
KXJZ 88.9 and KXPR 90.9 CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR AFFILIATE)
05.1996 - 08.1996
- Assisted busy Ops Director/Producer on day-to-day station activities.
- Oversaw operations and production duties in absence of the Operations Director/Producer.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology/LMFT
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA01-2029
Fellow in MFA Program - Screenwriting
AFI
Los Angeles, CA02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Music
Univ. of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA01.1998
Skills
- Podcast recording/production/editing/publishing
- Audio recording/production/mastering (Logic Pro, Garageband, Sound Studio, Audition, Audacity)
- Podcast Publishing (RSS, Libsyn, etc)
- Video production (Premier, Logic Pro)
- VO Recording Engineer
- On-Air: Co-Hosting, Interviewing, Panel Moderation, Guest, VO Talent
- Technical project management
- Heavy Graphics and Design Experience (Adobe Suite, Canva)
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Award-nominated script/screenwriting for TV
Podcast/Interview Credits
• On The Page Podcast - Host: Pilar Alessandra
Producer/Co-Host:
Q&A - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/436-q-a-with-p-a/id262077408?i=1000360755881
As Guest:
2024 Logline Contest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGVcWJ7K4fg
2023 Logline Contest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7FW3VIZm1g
2022 Logline Contest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE20zAp2RrM
2021 Logline Contest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB4hW18IN70
Cashing In With Corey - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/412-cashing-in-with-corey/id262077408?i=1000348503422
Working Writer - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/624-aadip-desai-working-writer/id262077408?i=1000447617169
Karl Iglesias - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/289-q-a-with-karl-iglesias/id262077408?i=1000352390709
Supporting Characters Gone Wild - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/282-supporting-characters-gone-wild/id262077408?i=1000352390731
• Centered (narrative fiction) - Actor - Dir. Beandra July
• Aged Like Milk - Guest - Host: Paris Herbert-Taylor and David Rogers
• Have a Drink With Me - Guest - Host: Dylan Polniak
• My Best Story - Guest - Host: Travis Tidmore
• Final Draft:
Write on - Guest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJrV06wChk
Final Draft - Host - Guest: David Boxerbaum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPoqgU6R-I4
•Script and Scribes - Guest - Host: Kevin Fukunaga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn-PF7m-Umc
• Scriptcake - Guest (2 parter) - Host: Lovinder Gill
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-aadip-desai-part-ii-tv-writer-disney-fellowship/id1551875073?i=1000554227812
• Screenwriters Rant Room - Guest - Host: Hilliard Guess
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/360-music-fellowships-outlines/id872896770?i=1000523601274
• Bravemaker - Guest - Host: Tony Gapastione
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_B9b4WAoI
•Writers Guild Foundation Panel - Guest - Host: WGA
https://youtu.be/hiJrV06wChk
• BAFTA (Video)
Sparks with Edgar Wright - Interviewer
Clarke Peters - Interviewer
Son Lux - Interviewer
Websites
Certification
- BAFTA Member
- WGA West Member
- Disney Fellowship Alum
- Upright Citizens Brigade Diversity Scholarship Recipient
- Former Recording Academy Member
Timeline
Director of Marketing and Branding
ROADMAP WRITERS
11.2021 - 09.2023
Podcast Producer and Co-Host
SEE THE GOOD PODCAST
10.2020 - 06.2021
Staff Writer
THE GOLDBERGS (ABC/SONY)
05.2019 - 03.2020
Producer/Co-Host
ON THE PAGE SCREENWRITING PODCAST
07.2009 - 01.2018
President
NORTHWEST SCREENWRITERS GUILD
04.2007 - 11.2009
Audio Consultant and Instructor
TALARIA, INC.
01.2002 - 01.2009
Assistant Recording Engineer
JAZZ AFTER HOURS
08.1999 - 08.2008
Operations/Production Intern
KXJZ 88.9 and KXPR 90.9 CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR AFFILIATE)
05.1996 - 08.1996
Disc Jockey/On Air Talent
KUPS 90.1 FM
09.1994 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology/LMFT
Antioch University
Fellow in MFA Program - Screenwriting
AFI
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Music
Univ. of Puget Sound
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