Award-winning production company Deadset Studios signs 3-series deal with Sportish podcast
Award-winning podcast/vodcast production house Deadset Studios has signed a 3-series deal with the Australian podcast Sportish, hosted by three-time Olympian Libby Trickett and community sports advocate Georgie Trickett.
Sportish is a weekly podcast that discusses sporting moments that cross into mainstream culture, with a strong focus on active living, participation, and female perspectives. Sportish connects with listeners through their podcast, social channels, and community outreach programs such as the weekly Sportish Swim Club.
Deadset Studios is led by strategist Kellie Riordan, who was previously the founder of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s dedicated podcast team. Deadset Studios has created award-winning shows for ABC, SBS, and ARN Media, and for clients including UNSW, The University of Sydney, Dementia Australia, Queensland Human Rights Commission, and the Australian Sports Commission.
Under a new deal announced in March 2026, the two companies will co-produce three seasons of Sportish, as well as producing associated content, live events, vodcasts, and community activations.
The first series of Sportish co-produced under this new deal is powered by the Australian Sports Commission. The new 8-episode series launches on 4 March 2026 with both a podcast and video episode with Wimbledon winner Ash Barty. Other guests in this series include:
- Hugh van Cuylenburg of The Imperfects podcast
- AFL great Adam Goodes
- Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole
- Mindset coach and author Ben Crowe
Libby Trickett said “We’re thrilled to work with Deadset Studios on the newest series of Sportish, unpacking the relationship many high-profiles Aussies have with sport. Already having their expertise has allowed us to expand to video episodes and we’re hoping to grow further.”
Georgie Trickett said “Brands understand that partnering with podcasts gives them access to opportunities in vodcast, social, and live events and we’re thrilled to expand Sportish along these lines with the support of Deadset Studios.”
Creative Director of Deadset Studios, Kellie Riordan, said “We’re increasingly working on shows where the opportunity beyond podcasts excites us. Sportish already has an engaged audience baseand we’re excited to work with Libby Trickett and Georgie Trickett on a range of projects across many content verticals.”
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About Deadset Studios
Deadset Studios is an award-winning production company specialising in podcast production, audio strategy, narrative development, and story editing. Deadset Studios creates podcasts such as Culture Compass (ABC), Hooked, Hitched, and Hung Up (ARN/iHeartRadio), One Small Act (PinnaFM), Head Above Water (SBS) and Grand Gestures (SBS). They provide strategy and production services for clients including Dementia Australia, The University of Sydney, VicHealth, and Australian Sports Commission. Deadset Studios is led by Kellie Riordan, the creative force behind many of Australia’s biggest podcast hits including Ladies we need to talk, Unravel true crime, Judith Lucy Overwhelmed and Dying, The Pineapple Project, and Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) most successful podcast Conversations.
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