I am now offering my services to help you create or improve your podcast!
I am now offering my services to help you create or improve your podcast!
I am now offering my services to help you create or improve your podcast!
Total Downloads Produced
+20 million
+20 million
With over 12 years of experience with TSN, TSN 1050 and SiriusXM Canada in roles ranging from Story Editor, Senior Producer, Reporter, Host and more. I have worked with the likes of Peter Mansbridge, Bob McCown, Jessi Cruickshank among others. Helping podcasts nearly double their growth to 10 million downloads. Don’t believe me? Well I was the first person Peter Mansbridge tagged me when he reached 10 million downloads! He went on to reach over 17 million while working with me. I have had clips from my own SiriusXM show reach up to 133k (others at 100k) such as this one below.
Below to learn more about how I can help you for $30 an hour Canadian (plus tax).*rate subject to change due to demand.
I am also hosting my own podcast, a fun wrestling focused show featuring not just those in the industry but others who love wrestling. I am offering sponsorships, promotion exchanges and appearances on other shows at any and all price levels!
TSN, TSN 1050 and SiriusXM Canada in roles ranging from Story Editor, Senior Producer, Reporter, Host and more. I have worked with the likes of Peter Mansbridge, Bob McCown, Jessi Cruickshank among others. Don’t believe me? Well I was the first person Peter Mansbridge tagged me when he reached 10 million downloads! He went on to reach over 17 million while working with me. I have had clips from my own SiriusXM show reach up to 133k (others at 100k) such as this one below.
Below to learn more about how I can help you for $30 an hour Canadian (plus tax).*rate subject to change due to demand.
I am also hosting my own podcast, a fun wrestling focused show featuring not just those in the industry but others who love wrestling. I am offering sponsorships, promotion exchanges and appearances on other shows at any and all price levels!
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Video Clips Editing with captions
Advanced Editing.
Audio Setup Consultation.
Podcast Publishing.
Host Coaching.
Scripting Podcasts.
Live Recording Production.
Brainstorming Concepts.
Interviewing, Co-Hosting.
Video Clips Editing/captions
Advanced Editing.
Audio Setup Consultation.
Podcast Publishing.
Host Coaching.
Scripting Podcasts.
Live Recording Production.
Brainstorming Concepts.
Interviewing, Co-Hosting.
Video Clips Editing with captions
Advanced Editing.
Audio Setup Consultation.
Podcast Publishing.
Host Coaching.
Scripting Podcasts.
Live Recording Production.
Brainstorming Concepts.
Interviewing, Co-Hosting.
Video Clips Editing with captions
Advanced Editing.
Audio Setup Consultation.
Podcast Publishing.
Host Coaching.
Scripting Podcasts.
Live Recording Production.
Brainstorming Concepts.
Interviewing, Co-Hosting.
Video Clips Editing with captions
Advanced Editing.
Audio Setup Consultation.
Podcast Publishing.
Host Coaching.
Scripting Podcasts.
Live Recording Production.
Brainstorming Concepts.
Interviewing, Co-Hosting.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and his earliest memories were of The Toronto Blue Jays 1992/1993 Championship Parades.
That experience made him a life long sports fan and inspired him to become a broadcaster.
Graduated with a diploma in Journalism - Broadcasting at Sheridan College, interning at 680 News that summer.
He then returned to Sheridan College to earn a post-graduate certificate in Journalism - New Media, interning at Rogers TV Mississauga that summer.
He then went to what would later be known as Toronto Metropolitan University to earn a bachelor's degree in what is now known as Media Arts with a minor in English.
From there he interned at TSN 1050, being hired as a producer and later Jays fan reporter for 4 years.
He also had a short stint at TSN SportsCentre as a Story Editor.
He eventually moved over to SiriusXM Canada where he served for 9 years.
Host Of The Bilal Vakani Hour, The Ben and Bilal Show and The Morning Show on Canada Talks, Senior Producer of Podcast Operations, Senior Producer of Talent and Industry Relations, Operator, Sports Anchor for The Scoreboard and Reporter for MLB Network Radio.
Bilal has interviewed some of the biggest names in the world and John Cho called him one of the “most thoughtful interviewers out there.”
About Me
About Me
About Me
Equipment Used
What do you use and why?
What do you use and why?
I have a Rode X Streamer X as my audio interface.
Largely because I already own a good camcorder in a Canon XA10 that I can connect via its HDMI port. Secondly, so I can pre-program the soundboard with some fun effects.
I use their PodMic
On a recommendation of a friend over the Shure microphones I was used to at SiriusXM as these are a bit cheaper and since I have a board to plug it in I do not need to spend more for USB. It is very similar to Shure and is actually a better fit for a fast talker like myself and I like the uniformness of it.
Other gear? Otherwise I just have an Amazon XLR cable to connect the mic to the board, an arm mount I found on Amazon that works with my existing desk and an Amazon HDMI C cable that works with my camcorder (not to be confused with USB C).
A Rode X Streamer X as my audio interface.
Largely because I already own a good camcorder in a Canon XA10 that I can connect via its HDMI port. Secondly, so I can pre-program the soundboard with some fun effects.
I use their PodMic these are a bit cheaper and since I have a board to plug it in I do not need to spend more for USB. It is very similar to Shure and is actually a better fit for a fast talker like myself and I like the uniformness of it.
Other gear? Otherwise I just have an Amazon XLR cable to connect the mic to the board, an arm mount I found on Amazon that works with my existing desk and an Amazon HDMI C cable that works with my camcorder (not to be confused with USB C).
I have a Rode X Streamer X as my audio interface.
Largely because I already own a good camcorder in a Canon XA10 that I can connect via its HDMI port. Secondly, so I can pre-program the soundboard with some fun effects.
I use their PodMic
On a recommendation of a friend over the Shure microphones I was used to at SiriusXM as these are a bit cheaper and since I have a board to plug it in I do not need to spend more for USB. It is very similar to Shure and is actually a better fit for a fast talker like myself and I like the uniformness of it.
Other gear? Otherwise I just have an Amazon XLR cable to connect the mic to the board, an arm mount I found on Amazon that works with my existing desk and an Amazon HDMI C cable that works with my camcorder (not to be confused with USB C).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your price based on? Approximately what I was paid towards the end of my broadcast career.
When do I pay? I will invoice you at the end of the month roughly, so when you can, but I will not begin new services if past services have not been paid for.
Can I cancel? It depends on where we are in the process but there is a lot of flexibility. I can offer partial charges.
What can I expect in the free meeting? I will assess what services are right for you without offering specific solutions.
How often can I hire you? I would recommend doing an hour or two to start and think about it for a week.
FAQs
What is your price based on? What I was paid towards the end of my broadcast career.
When do I pay? After invoice is sent.
Can I cancel? There is a lot of flexibility. I can offer partial charges.
What can I expect in the free meeting? I will assess what services are right for you.
How often can I hire you? I would recommend doing an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your price based on? Approximately what I was paid towards the end of my broadcast career.
When do I pay? I will invoice you at the end of the month roughly, so when you can, but I will not begin new services if past services have not been paid for.
Can I cancel? It depends on where we are in the process but there is a lot of flexibility. I can offer partial charges.
What can I expect in the free meeting? I will assess what services are right for you without offering specific solutions.
How often can I hire you? I would recommend doing an hour or two to start and think about it for a week.
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Bilal Vakani Podcasts
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© 2026 Bilal Vakani.
Bilal Vakani Podcasts
Start or grow your podcast the right way
Where to Listen
© 2026 Bilal Vakani.
Bilal Vakani Podcasts
Start or grow your podcast the right way
Where to Listen
© 2026 Bilal Vakani.