doootlogo

Testimonials

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Obie & Ax is unique in its ability to provide in-depth and personal connections, podcasts deliver better, clearer details on talent acquisition and workforce retention at a time these are critical to organizations."

Rob Moore

Program Manager, Reserve Component Mobilization and Integration, The Pentagon

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"When the Sodexo Healthcare team decided to venture into podcasting to complement and amplify our thought leadership strategy I needed to find a  company who could hold our hand throughout the process and ensure we produced a professional and engaging product. Obie & Ax was an obvious choice. A lot of companies say they can do podcasting – but this is all this team does – and they do it really well. They were collaborative, patient with us as we found our way, and helped us build a podcast series that has been more successful than we expected. From finding the right intro music to putting our guest speakers at ease the team was creative, supportive, and professional."

Katherine Power

Vice President Segment Strategic Communications North America, Sodexo

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"When the Sodexo Healthcare team decided to venture into podcasting to complement and amplify our thought leadership strategy I needed to find a  company who could hold our hand throughout the process and ensure we produced a professional and engaging product. Obie & Ax was an obvious choice. A lot of companies say they can do podcasting – but this is all this team does – and they do it really well. They were collaborative, patient with us as we found our way, and helped us build a podcast series that has been more successful than we expected. From finding the right intro music to putting our guest speakers at ease the team was creative, supportive, and professional."

Vice President Segment Strategic Communications North America, Sodexo

Katherine Power

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"I have only known Andy for about six months. But it didn't take long for me to know that his engaging personality and street smarts were just the appetizers. His leadership and his strategic thinking are very impressive now — and I really look forward to working with him and his first-rate team on many projects this year."

Richard Davis

Retired Executive Vice President, CNN

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

men

"Obie & Ax Inc. has collaborated with the FBI to produce A United Front, an educational podcast offering an exclusive insider perspective of diversity and inclusion within the Bureau."

Scott McMillion

Chief Diversity Officer, FBI

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Obie & Ax Inc. has collaborated with the FBI to produce A United Front, an educational podcast offering an exclusive insider perspective of diversity and inclusion within the Bureau."

Scott McMillion

Retired Deputy Assistant Director and Chief Diversity Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation

men

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"I am thrilled to share my place on the Obie & Ax advisory board. Not only is Obie & Ax the largest podcast company in the world, but  Andy's influential and creative team is generating world-class content and excitement that truly drives positive impact. I am excited to contribute my expertise and insights, shaping the strategic direction with the Obie & Ax clients and team while collaborating with like-minded individuals in creating high-impact podcasts and messages that will resonate in 2024 and beyond!"

Jessica Barlow

Former Vice President of Communications, LVMH

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Andrew’s knack for forging robust connections in the industry, combined with his strategic foresight, has consistently propelled Obie & Ax to the forefront of innovation in the podcasting realm. His leadership ethos, marked by empathy, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, not only cultivates a thriving corporate culture but also sets a benchmark for others to aspire to.
Beyond his professional acumen, Andrew’s genuine passion for empowering voices and stories through the medium of podcasting has had a profound impact on the industry, making Obie & Ax a beacon of creativity and quality. His contributions have not only elevated the company but have also significantly enriched the podcasting community at large."

James Thrift

Former Deputy Head, US Secret Service

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Andrew’s knack for forging robust connections in the industry, combined with his strategic foresight, has consistently propelled Obie & Ax to the forefront of innovation in the podcasting realm. His leadership ethos, marked by empathy, inclusivity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, not only cultivates a thriving corporate culture but also sets a benchmark for others to aspire to.
Beyond his professional acumen, Andrew’s genuine passion for empowering voices and stories through the medium of podcasting has had a profound impact on the industry, making Obie & Ax a beacon of creativity and quality. His contributions have not only elevated the company but have also significantly enriched the podcasting community at large."

James Thrift

Former Deputy Head, US Secret Service

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Andrew O’Brien and his team at Obie & Ax Inc. have been excellent partners in our journey to bring our vision for equity and inclusion forward through innovative platforms - to create an interactive space to bring forward the voices of our associates, communities, and community partners with our upcoming podcasts at Walmart Canada... He and his team are agile while keeping us a track to deliver what we feel will be an exceptional podcast series."

Ingrid Wilson

Senior Director of Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Walmart Canada

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"As a thought leader in both DEIA and the “Future of Work,” I am thrilled by the opportunity to join the Obie & Ax team as a strategic advisor.  It’s been my observation that Obie & Ax produced podcasts both educate and stimulate audiences while fostering a connection between people.
Ultimately,  I believe the key to success in our technology-driven workplaces is finding ways to maintain our connection with each other through positive communication where people make time to listen, to learn, and to be heard… this kind of engagement and effective communication can be accomplished through podcasting. 
Using their collaborative and innovative approach to storytelling and broadcasting, Obie & Ax has had great success in helping businesses and organizations reach audiences both near and far by executing a shared vision that drives podcasting as a “Future of Work” solution that informs and impacts diverse audiences seeking safe spaces to engage."

Nicole O'Neill Ash

Retired Executive Director of the Center for Cyber Intelligence, CIA

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"As a thought leader in both DEIA and the “Future of Work,” I am thrilled by the opportunity to join the Obie & Ax team as a strategic advisor.  It’s been my observation that Obie & Ax produced podcasts both educate and stimulate audiences while fostering a connection between people.
Ultimately,  I believe the key to success in our technology-driven workplaces is finding ways to maintain our connection with each other through positive communication where people make time to listen, to learn, and to be heard… this kind of engagement and effective communication can be accomplished through podcasting. 
Using their collaborative and innovative approach to storytelling and broadcasting, Obie & Ax has had great success in helping businesses and organizations reach audiences both near and far by executing a shared vision that drives podcasting as a “Future of Work” solution that informs and impacts diverse audiences seeking safe spaces to engage."

Nicole O'Neill Ash

Retired Executive Director of the Center for Cyber Intelligence, CIA

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

women1

"As a DEIA leader/practitioner I am so excited about all the creative and innovative ways Obie & Ax’s podcasts allow you to take your program/company to the next level. As you are focused on the day to day, to have someone do end-to-end production of podcasts that you can use for things such as heritage month celebrations, recruitment, and personal stories, to name a few is amazing! It really does open the door for how we do business, and to do it smartly. I am so enjoying working with this world class team, who truly are the best in the business."

Sonya Holt

Former Deputy Associate Director & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, CIA

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

vase

"Andy is a futurist and innovator, founding Obie & Ax Inc., a full service podcast firm and leading it with utmost professionalism, quality, and support that is possible... Andy partnered with myself and my team on a demanding and challenging project and was able to execute it extremely well, while making all of the tight deadlines necessary. His good natured approach and positive attitude is contagious and his work ethic impressive."

Vasie Papadopoulos

Data Intelligence & Planning, Philip Morris International

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Andy is a futurist and innovator, founding Obie & Ax Inc., a full service podcast firm and leading it with utmost professionalism, quality, and support that is possible... Andy partnered with myself and my team on a demanding and challenging project and was able to execute it extremely well, while making all of the tight deadlines necessary. His good natured approach and positive attitude is contagious and his work ethic impressive."

Vasie Papadopoulos

Data Intelligence & Planning, Philip Morris International

vase

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Obie and Ax's simple truth is that creating a rich tapestry of perspectives benefits our global society. Their aim is to tell authentic stories that resonate long after the narrative has ended."

Roynda Hartsfield

Former Chief of Directorate of Digital Innovation Hiring, CIA

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"As per LinkedIn post - Several years ago, I met someone through LinkedIn who has now become a good friend. Meet Andy “Obie” O’Brien. Andy has been an advocate for helping law enforcement with their communication strategy in addition to his very successful entrepreneurial career. This week we hosted him with media coordinators from LAPD and LASD, and had a great conversation on how to reach the public we serve using podcasts. Something I would have never imagined was how people would get their news. So much for my one-way pager with the news feed!"

Donald Alway

Retired Assistant Director in Charge, FBI

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"As per LinkedIn post - Several years ago, I met someone through LinkedIn who has now become a good friend. Meet Andy “Obie” O’Brien. Andy has been an advocate for helping law enforcement with their communication strategy in addition to his very successful entrepreneurial career. This week we hosted him with media coordinators from LAPD and LASD, and had a great conversation on how to reach the public we serve using podcasts. Something I would have never imagined was how people would get their news. So much for my one-way pager with the news feed!"

Donald Alway

Retired Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"Andrew has an acute understanding of how to help modern organizations with current and future communication challenges to gain alignment on strategy and brand. He has cultivated a team of experts who make the process seamless and supportive to achieve amazing outcomes. If you are looking for new ways to engage with employees, reach out to Obie & Ax Inc."

Collette Clemens

Former Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Strategy & Process Improvement, Starbucks

Stretch & Scale your content: Use the raw footage from shooting with us to create your own content library.

"... The exposure garnered through the podcasts has been exceptional. Andy has been our primary point of contact throughout, and is always a pleasure to deal with and available to chat at a moment's notice. Thank you Andy for your continued hard work and dedication - I look forward to our ongoing and future relationship!"

Hank Idsinga

Inspector and Unit Commander Homicide Squad, Toronto Police Service

hank
hank

"... The exposure garnered through the podcasts has been exceptional. Andy has been our primary point of contact throughout, and is always a pleasure to deal with and available to chat at a moment's notice. Thank you Andy for your continued hard work and dedication - I look forward to our ongoing and future relationship!"

Hank Idsinga

Inspector and Unit Commander Homicide Squad, Toronto Police Service

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with the great producers and audio engineers at Obie & Ax. They made the entire podcast production process seamless, placated my every nit-pick, and always offered great advice and suggestions. They always went the extra mile to create a top-notch podcast series that often succeeded in making me sound almost as intelligent as my guests. It's podcast magic!"

Steve Kovsky

Former Sr. Editorial Director, BlackBerry

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with the great producers and audio engineers at Obie & Ax. They made the entire podcast production process seamless, placated my every nit-pick, and always offered great advice and suggestions. They always went the extra mile to create a top-notch podcast series that often succeeded in making me sound almost as intelligent as my guests. It's podcast magic!"

Steve Kovsky

Former Sr. Editorial Director, BlackBerry

"Working with Obie and Ax on our “Housing at Peel” podcast was a very positive experience. Their team's dedication to understanding our goals and vision was evident from the get-go. They took the time to grasp the complexities of homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in our community. Obie and Ax didn't just handle the technical aspects of production; they elevated our message. Their attention to detail and creativity ensured that every episode resonated with our stakeholders, sparking meaningful discussions, and driving awareness. If you're looking for a team that goes above and beyond to deliver high-quality podcasting services, look no further than Obie and Ax. They're not just experts in their field; they're passionate about making a difference in the world, one episode at a time."

Aileen Baird

Director, Housing Services Region of Peel

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with the great producers and audio engineers at Obie & Ax. They made the entire podcast production process seamless, placated my every nit-pick, and always offered great advice and suggestions. They always went the extra mile to create a top-notch podcast series that often succeeded in making me sound almost as intelligent as my guests. It's podcast magic!"

Aileen Baird

Director, Housing Services Region of Peel

I had occasion to use the services of Obie & Ax to create a podcast series for the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5). Produced under the auspices of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature(IUCN), IMPAC5 brought together 3500 registrants from 128 countries and featured 937 presentations over seven days in Vancouver in February, 2023. The Congress was jointly organized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada. I was the Parks Canada member of the Congress executive team. Our experience with Obie & Ax was excellent. First, the customer relations experience was exemplary: energetic, friendly, attentive, and thoroughly detailed, and with comprehensive follow-ups. Second, the product was outstanding. The highly professional team produced a 12-part series of superb products on schedule and on budget. Members of our team working directly with the production crew had a completely positive experience and learned a lot. Third, and most important, were the results. Our audiences loved the podcasts and the uptake was terrific. Released sequentially on a bi-weekly basis in the months leading up to the Congress, the podcast series had a significant positive effect on the image and credibility of the Congress, and undoubtedly contributed to the high attendance and overwhelming overall success of the Congress it self. I am pleased to highly recommend Obie & Ax. Their organization is extremely professional, exceptionally competent and a pleasure to work with.

John Thomson

Director, Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress Parks Canada

I had occasion to use the services of Obie & Ax to create a podcast series for the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5). Produced under the auspices of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature(IUCN), IMPAC5 brought together 3500 registrants from 128 countries and featured 937 presentations over seven days in Vancouver in February, 2023. The Congress was jointly organized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada. I was the Parks Canada member of the Congress executive team. Our experience with Obie & Ax was excellent. First, the customer relations experience was exemplary: energetic, friendly, attentive, and thoroughly detailed, and with comprehensive follow-ups. Second, the product was outstanding. The highly professional team produced a 12-part series of superb products on schedule and on budget. Members of our team working directly with the production crew had a completely positive experience and learned a lot. Third, and most important, were the results. Our audiences loved the podcasts and the uptake was terrific. Released sequentially on a bi-weekly basis in the months leading up to the Congress, the podcast series had a significant positive effect on the image and credibility of the Congress, and undoubtedly contributed to the high attendance and overwhelming overall success of the Congress it self. I am pleased to highly recommend Obie & Ax. Their organization is extremely professional, exceptionally competent and a pleasure to work with.

John Thomson

Director,Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress Parks Canada

I highly recommend Obie and Ax Podcast Company! Their top-quality production and professionalism exceeded our expectations, in Tempe, AZ. Working with them was a pleasure from start to finish. If you're looking to elevate your podcast game, look no further than Obie and Ax!

Jeff Glover

Colonial - Arizona Department of Public Safety

I had occasion to use the services of Obie & Ax to create a podcast series for the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5). Produced under the auspices of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature(IUCN), IMPAC5 brought together 3500 registrants from 128 countries and featured 937 presentations over seven days in Vancouver in February, 2023. The Congress was jointly organized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada. I was the Parks Canada member of the Congress executive team. Our experience with Obie & Ax was excellent. First, the customer relations experience was exemplary: energetic, friendly, attentive, and thoroughly detailed, and with comprehensive follow-ups. Second, the product was outstanding. The highly professional team produced a 12-part series of superb products on schedule and on budget. Members of our team working directly with the production crew had a completely positive experience and learned a lot. Third, and most important, were the results. Our audiences loved the podcasts and the uptake was terrific. Released sequentially on a bi-weekly basis in the months leading up to the Congress, the podcast series had a significant positive effect on the image and credibility of the Congress, and undoubtedly contributed to the high attendance and overwhelming overall success of the Congress it self. I am pleased to highly recommend Obie & Ax. Their organization is extremely professional, exceptionally competent and a pleasure to work with.

Jeff Glover

Colonial - Arizona Department of Public Safety

Let's Talk

Contact Us

Let's Talk

Contact Us

Let's Talk

Contact Us

Let's Talk

Contact Us

Let's Talk

Contact Us

Let's Talk

Contact Us