Southern Ocean Media is a premium storytelling company launched by acclaimed Australian investigative journalist and podcaster, Richard Baker.
Our goal is “stories with depth” and our ambition is to be the southern hemisphere’s best independent creator of podcasts, documentaries and limited series.
Since 2016, Richard has created, co-written and hosted four chart-topping Australian investigative narrative podcasts, Phoebe’s Fall, Wrong Skin, The Last Voyage of the Pong Su, The Confession and Baghdad Nights.
These podcasts were made for Australian newspapers, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, as well as LiSTNR and have been internationally recognised with multiple awards, critical praise and a licensing deal with the BBC.
Southern Ocean Media in 2024 has also produced 2 podcasts under a deal with LiSTNR – ‘Baghdad Nights’ as part of the ‘Secrets We Keep’ series, and the upcoming ‘Pray Harder’ which will be released on October 31 .
Richard is also working on adaptations of two of his podcasts for streamers with production companies in Australia and the USA.
Throughout 2024 Richard has worked as a Consultant producer to NZ premier business publication BusinessDesk’s ‘Pieces of Silver’ podcast, and to Ranieri & Co’s ‘Dark Shining Moment’ podcast.
As if that isn’t enough, Richard has worked with BBC Studios, Fremantle Media, CJZ, Dreamchaser and Clockwork Films on screen related projects.
Southern Ocean Media is a premium storytelling company from acclaimed Australian investigative journalist and podcaster, Richard Baker