Robert Van Vranken

is TPC's Head of Podcast Launching and one of the most experienced launch specialists in the industry.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Robert joined The Podcast Consultant as an audio editor in 2019 and has since produced over 1,000 episodes, with shows featured in The New York Times and Forbes.

Robert has spearheaded launches for marquee organizations including Franklin Templeton and Columbia Business School, and worked on acclaimed finance shows like Capital Allocators and First Round's In-Depth. An enthusiastic music fan at heart, Robert has also produced podcasts for artists including Questlove.

His expertise spans every stage of a podcast's lifecycle, from equipment selection and studio setup to show format, recording best practices, and production workflows, making him TPC's go-to voice for getting shows off the ground right.