Painful Purpose Podcast

Full video podcast production exploring mental discipline and high-performance mindset with exceptional individuals

Role

Producer & Content Creator

Industry

Media & Podcasting

Duration

3 months

Stage 1. Production Setup & Planning

Developed the complete production workflow for Painful Purpose, a podcast dedicated to mental discipline and overcoming daily mental battles. Set up three-camera video production using Sony ZV-E10 cameras with SM7B microphones connected to wireless receivers.

Stage 2. Technical Production

Managed multi-channel audio recording using Zoom H6 recorder to capture professional-quality sound from host and guests. Filmed all episodes outdoors with Boulder Mountains as backdrop, creating a visually compelling environment that matched the podcast's high-performance themes.

Stage 3. Post-Production & Audio Engineering

Handled complete post-production workflow including audio fine-tuning to achieve professional podcast sound quality. Edited full-length episodes for YouTube while maintaining audio sync across three camera angles.

Stage 4. Content Distribution & Optimization

Created YouTube thumbnails designed for maximum click-through rates, uploaded and optimized videos with strategic tags based on YouTube best practices. Distributed audio versions to Apple Podcasts and Spotify for broader reach.

Stage 5. Social Media Content Creation

Produced short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, repurposing key moments from full episodes to drive audience growth across all platforms.

Outcomes

Successfully launched and produced 7 episodes of Painful Purpose, creating a complete podcast ecosystem from professional video production to cross-platform content distribution, helping surface strategies from high-performing individuals for mental mastery.

Stage 4. Content Distribution & Optimization

Created YouTube thumbnails designed for maximum click-through rates, uploaded and optimized videos with strategic tags based on YouTube best practices. Distributed audio versions to Apple Podcasts and Spotify for broader reach.

Stage 5. Social Media Content Creation

Produced short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, repurposing key moments from full episodes to drive audience growth across all platforms.

Outcomes

Successfully launched and produced 7 episodes of Painful Purpose, creating a complete podcast ecosystem from professional video production to cross-platform content distribution, helping surface strategies from high-performing individuals for mental mastery.

Role

Producer & Content Creator

Industry

Media & Podcasting

Duration

3 months

Copyright 2025 by Davis Durrett

Copyright 2025 by Davis Durrett

Copyright 2025 by Davis Durrett