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Audio experts for the travel industry.

Award-winning podcast production for the travel industry.
Built-in distribution. Guaranteed results.

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“Inspiring Storytelling”New York Times

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Trusted by destinations & airlines worldwide

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If you had half an hour of someone's attention, what story would you tell?

A 30-second ad is forgotten before the plane lands. A social post disappears in seconds. Podcasts are the only medium you can multi-task with, so you get more of people's attention while asking less of their time.

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More engagement than a travel webpage.

Longer engagement means deeper stories.

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Deeper stories mean bigger impact.

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Bigger impact means more bookings.

Who We Are

Armchair Productions makes the content.
Armchair Explorer delivers the audience.

Everything we produce features on the show, so every project launches with an audience already waiting.

The Studio

Armchair Productions

Award-winning podcast production dedicated solely to travel. Branded content for destinations, tour operators, magazines and more.

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The Platform

Armchair Explorer

Top 1% podcasts globally 2.1M downloads 40,000+ per month Syndicated on major airlines

What We Build

Award-winning travel writing.
Immersive sound design.

We don't talk about destinations.
We transport people to them.

Led by award-winning journalist Aaron Millar, two-time British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, and a team of writers and destination experts from around the world.

Tell us your marketing goals. We'll turn them into award-winning stories that come alive in the imagination of your listeners.

“Pure Escapism”Sunday Times

“Every episode is an immersive experience”The Guardian

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What You Get

Short term ROI.
Long term advantage.

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Armchair Explorer Feature

Complimentary with every project

Your episode features on our house show from day one. Top 1% globally, 40,000+ monthly downloads, and an audience already planning their next trip.

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Global Airline Syndication

Complimentary submission

We submit every episode to our airline network: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines and more. 75% pickup rate, reaching millions already in the air.

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Your Own Branded Podcast

Launched globally, yours forever

The same content launches your own branded podcast on all major platforms (Spotify, Apple etc.), delivering value in perpetuity across your website, social and travel trade team.

ROI Guaranteed

If we don't hit agreed download targets, we produce more content at our expense until we do.

Amplify Your Campaign

One campaign.
Many platforms.

Every project can be extended across our network of media partners to create 360° coverage from a single production budget.

Included

Armchair Explorer

Top 1% globally · 40,000+ monthly listeners.

Included

Airline Syndication via ANUVU

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, American Airlines · 75% pickup rate.

Add-on

JRNY Magazine

Premium UK travel magazine · 50,000+ print reach · 40,000+ page views.

Add-on

Bradt Guides

World's leading independent travel publisher · 10,000+ views per article.

Add-on

Voyascape Podcast Network

Travel podcast network reaching 150+ countries · 4× TBEX Award finalists 2025.

Add-on

Wanderlust Chloe

Award-winning UK travel blog · 280,000+ monthly views · 65,000+ followers.

Armchair Explorer
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Results guaranteed

If we don't hit agreed targets, we put out more content at our expense until we do.

Proven Results

Award-winning campaigns. Measurable impact.

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Hidden Trails of Oregon

ESTO Mercury Award — Best Broadcast Marketing Campaign

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Utah: Life Elevated

Visit USA Broadcast Feature of the Year

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Florida Keys Traveller

Syndicated on 20+ airline networks worldwide

Kind Words

What clients and critics say.

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Guaranteed to inspire wanderlust.
The Telegraph
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Every episode is an immersive experience.
The Guardian
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Pure escapism.
The Sunday Times
“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. It made my heart happy to hear it.”
Jill Kilgore · PR Media Manager, Tennessee Tourism
“Your storytelling was riveting, an extraordinary new way to share these important causes.”
Alexandra Avila · Director, Reya PR
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Portfolio

Hear it for yourself.

Listen to highlight clips of our different formats. Then check out the full episodes.

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Immersion

Hidden Trails of Oregon: Kayaking with a Whale

Recorded on location, our most immersive format.

Listen to the full episode Spotify Apple Podcasts
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Adventure

Armchair Explorer: Botswana Safari

Studio documentary, narrative storytelling.

Listen to the full episode Spotify Apple Podcasts
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Discover

Tropical North Queensland: Aboriginal Storytelling

Destination guides, local voices.

Listen to the full episode Spotify Apple Podcasts
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Connect

Wanderlust: New Orleans Mardi Gras

Expert interviews, authentic stories.

Listen to the full episode Spotify Apple Podcasts

Why Us

Award-winning writers

Every series is scripted and produced by multi-award-winning travel writers.

World-class audio

A professional production team crafting cinematic, immersive sound.

Unmatched distribution

Promotional reach no other production company can offer.

Evergreen & owned

Content you own outright that grows in value over time.

Our Team

Aaron Millar

Aaron Millar

Founder & Creative Director

16 international writing and broadcasting awards including two-time British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, and two-time Webby Nominee Best Society & Culture Podcast. Likes sci-fi and tequila, hates shellfish and gin.

Jason Paton

Jason Paton

Lead Producer

Tribeca Film Festival Best Audio Production, Visit USA Broadcast Feature of the Year. Has recorded rock-climbing, bungee jumping and during a (very funny) hot air balloon crash.

Charles Tyrie

Charles Tyrie

Audio Producer

Lead producer for Wanderlust: Off the Page, and Armchair Explorer. Plays the drums very loud.

Brian Thacker

Brian Thacker

Award-winning travel writer

Seven best-selling travel memoirs in five languages. 82 countries and counting.

Get in Touch

Ready to give your brand a voice?

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Set up a free half-hour meeting to tell us your marketing goals.

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We'll come back with a creative proposal to make those goals come to life.

Armchair Productions
538 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027

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