A Personal Podcast by Yochai Maital
Celebrate life's milestones with a one-of-a-kind tribute: a professionally hand crafted podcast featuring stories, laughter, and love from those who know you best. Capture Memories Like Never Before. Make Your Loved One Feel Unforgettable. Remind them of all those who cherish them and the moments they shared.
"The phonograph will unquestionably outrank the photograph." Thomas Edison
About Me
I am a veteran of the podcasting world with over a decade of experience in the field. I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling to connect, celebrate, and preserve what matters most. With over a decade of experience in crafting immersive audio narratives and a keen ear for the moments that define us, I bring a deep love for people’s stories and the technical expertise to weave them into something truly unforgettable.
My journey into personalized podcasts stems from a lifelong fascination with capturing life’s fleeting moments in ways that feel timeless. I’m not just an editor or a producer—I’m someone who deeply values the privilege of being entrusted with the voices, memories, and laughter that make each person’s story unique. The idea to offer this service started after I made several of these personalized podcasts for those closest to me. From the outcome as well as seeing their reactions once they got the final product, I quickly understood that this type of present is truly unique. This is not another AI generated “well wishers” aggregator. What I will create for you is a hand crafted work of audio made with love.
I’m dedicated to making your loved one feel seen, celebrated, and cherished through an intimate, high-quality audio experience that they’ll cherish forever. Whether it’s for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, I take pride in creating audio tributes that combine heartfelt emotion and humor with a professional polish.
What I Create
Choose from two hand crafted podcast options
The Surprise
The Life Story
The Surprise
20-30 Minute Podcast
A professionally edited narrative featuring stories, memories, and heartfelt messages from family, friends, and colleagues.5-Minute Audiogram
A visually engaging highlight reel with subtitles, perfect for sharing or playing at events.Full Archive of Raw Recordings (~3 hours)
A treasure trove of unedited audio for keepsake memories.
Sample “surprise style” podcast
The Process
Introductory Meeting
Learn about the recipient's life and personality.
Co-write a list of personalized questions that will go out to guests.
Compile a list of contributors.
Collecting Materials
Co-write a list of personalized questions that will go out to guests.
Invitations are sent to participants with detailed instructions on how to record a voice memo or leave a message via a designated call-in number.
Messages are saved in an private online database
Editing
Listen to a rough draft and provide feedback and ensure it’s perfect.
Delivery
Receive the complete project package, including the podcast, audiogram, and archive.
The Life Story
A 40-60 minute audio documentary
Beyond a simple birthday greeting, this is a fully produced, in-depth conversation with the guest of honor—a beautifully crafted audio portrait of their life, memories, and wisdom. Through an intimate interview, layered with archival recordings, music, and surprise messages from loved ones. I will create a lasting heirloom that will be cherished for generations.
Full Archive of Raw Recordings (~3 hours)
A treasure trove of unedited audio for keepsake memories.
Sample “life story” podcast
The Process
Introductory Meetings
meet with the family or friends of the person being celebrated
preliminary research to help guide the interviews
reaching out to guest for an initial conversation to get to know each other.
Interview
1-2 Long interview sessions with the star of podcast preferably in person, at a place of their connivence - could be a home or a studio that I would help book
collecting any relevant supporting and archival materiel from friends and family
Editing
Listen to a rough draft, provide feedback and ensure it’s perfect
Delivery
Receive the complete project package, including the edited podcast, and archive of the full interviews.
Testimonials
״Getting a podcast for my 40th birthday was, without a doubt, the highlight of my celebration. The feeling of hearing so many people I love—from different parts of my life, past and present, from all over the world—come together to share stories about me, roast me a little, and send their heartfelt birthday wishes was incredible. It felt like receiving a beautiful piece of art, thats actually my life. I’ve listened to it dozens of times since, and each time, I discover another gem.״
“I was insanely surprised when my wife gave me this personalized podcast for my birthday. Hearing all these voices—some from people I love but hadn’t heard from in so long—completely floored me. I was incredibly touched by how much work my wife and friends put into creating it. It wasn’t just the stories and memories they shared; it was the fact that this gave everyone a chance to tell me things they’d never said before. It was emotional, heartfelt, and so much more meaningful than any gift I’ve ever received. Truly unforgettable.”