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263 - The Music of Bugonia with Composer Jerskin Fendrix

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Academy Award®-nominated composer Jerskin Fendrix joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his latest score for “Bugonia,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Fendrix shares how he developed the film’s striking — and at times paranoid — musical themes, shaped in part by his own emotional state during the writing and recording process. Lanthimos had deliberately kept him in the dark, forbidding him from reading the script before composing, a choice that profoundly influenced the tone of the score.

“I spent a lot of time by myself, doing all this kind of esoteric, bizarre research on bees and spaceships and so on. I knew that a lot of meetings were happening; I knew that the film was being made — the pre-production — none of which I was allowed to be privy to. I was starting to get a bit paranoid; I was starting to get a bit angsty about things. And all I was doing was really hoping what I was doing was right. And I think the reason that a lot of the music actually echoes the psychology — especially of Teddy, this kind of really frantic grandiosity, but paranoia, and so on — is because I was basically in the same position for at least a year, by virtue of Yorgos’s direction.”

—Jerskin Fendrix, Composer, “Bugonia”

You can watch our episode with Director Yorgos Lanthimos & Sound Designer Johnnie Burn on the Sound of “Bugonia” here.

Watch our previous episode with Jerskin Fendrix on the music of “Poor Things” here.

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The Secret Soundtracks of Movies & TV

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, world-class musicians gathered in smoky studios to record tracks that you couldn’t buy in a store… but ended up everywhere. In this episode, Dallas and the TTH crew dive into the golden age of production music: versatile cues crafted for everything from car chases to romantic montages to space odysseys. Along the way, they uncover how these obscure records found their way into sports broadcasts, hip hop singles, and modern sitcoms, and reveal the vintage library track that Quentin Tarantino brought back into style.

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333- The Unique sound of VIKTOR with the Sound Team & Director

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Viktor is an impressive documentary that relies on sound to tell it’s story. The film’s protagonist is a deaf photographer living in Ukraine, documenting the Russian invasion of of his country after he finds out he is not allowed to sign up as a soldier. Using innovative sound design to immerse the audience in Viktor’s POV (or more accurately POH, point of hearing), the film focuses on his frustration at being unable to fight in the traditional sense and his passion for photography, as a way to serve his country. This spoiler free conversation with Sound Designer Peter Albrechtsen, Sound Designer/Foley Artist Heikki Kossi and Re-recording Mixer Tim Nielsen, discusses how they manipulated the sound in the film to approximate how Viktor hears and just as importantly, when to employ these techniques. The sound design for Viktor evolved drastically from the start of postproduction to the final mix. They began with hard rules for when and how to twist the audio. Yet for the final version, all those rules were thrown out the door. It is an interesting case study following the journey a soundtrack to find a film's “voice”. SPONSORS: This Black Friday, Sound Ideas is offering its biggest savings of the year! Enjoy 50% off all proprietary sound libraries and memberships: our best deal yet on world-class audio collections. But that’s just the beginning. Each week, we’ll spotlight one of our most popular libraries with an exclusive, limited-time discount. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ regularly to discover which library is featured and grab these weekly sound specials before they’re gone! Have you been using Subquake by The Cargo Cult? Get the low end to cut through in your mixes, in ways you were never able to achieve before. We have all used many different low frequency generator plugins over the years, but Subquake is an entirely different beast. Don’t fall into the trap of delivering boring, ho hum sub. Add character and shape to your mixes by having more impact from less signal. Get Subquake, and shake the plaster right off the walls. Head to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ to learn more Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/333-the-unique-sound-of-viktor-with-the-sound-team-director/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

262 - Director Yorgos Lanthimos and Sound Designer Johnnie Burn on the Sound of Bugonia

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Five-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos joins us to discuss his latest surreal adventure, “Bugonia.” The film is a darkly-comic paranoid thriller about a high-profile CEO who is kidnapped by conspiracy theorists, who are convinced she is an alien. Once again, Lanthimos tapped Academy Award-winning Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, and Re-recording Mixer Johnnie Burn to create the sonic landscape for his film. But despite its out-of-this-world themes, it was important to the director that the sound keep the story grounded in reality.

“It was trying and finding a way to simplify the soundscape, without making it boring. Because there’s so much dialogue in the film, and there’s moments of quite bombastic music, we needed to find a way to bridge those things, support the dialogue, and create an atmosphere that had a signature and made the film feel unique and different, but without stepping [on] all the other things that needed to work.”

—Yorgos Lanthimos, Director and Producer, “Bugonia”

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333- The Unique sound of VIKTOR with the Sound Team & Director

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Viktor is an impressive documentary that relies on sound to tell it’s story. The film’s protagonist is a deaf photographer living in Ukraine, documenting the Russian invasion of of his country after he finds out he is not allowed to sign up as a soldier. Using innovative sound design to immerse the audience in Viktor’s POV (or more accurately POH, point of hearing), the film focuses on his frustration at being unable to fight in the traditional sense and his passion for photography, as a way to serve his country. This spoiler free conversation with Sound Designer Peter Albrechtsen, Sound Designer/Foley Artist Heikki Kossi and Re-recording Mixer Tim Nielsen, discusses how they manipulated the sound in the film to approximate how Viktor hears and just as importantly, when to employ these techniques. The sound design for Viktor evolved drastically from the start of postproduction to the final mix. They began with hard rules for when and how to twist the audio. Yet for the final version, all those rules were thrown out the door. It is an interesting case study following the journey a soundtrack to find a film's “voice”. The sound team interview is followed up with a one on one talk with Viktor's director Olivier Sarbil. Olivier is an impressive man with a very unique relationship to the audio postproduction phase of film making. SPONSORS: This Black Friday, Sound Ideas is offering its biggest savings of the year! Enjoy 50% off all proprietary sound libraries and memberships: our best deal yet on world-class audio collections. But that’s just the beginning. Each week, we’ll spotlight one of our most popular libraries with an exclusive, limited-time discount. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ regularly to discover which library is featured and grab these weekly sound specials before they’re gone! Have you been using Subquake by The Cargo Cult? Get the low end to cut through in your mixes, in ways you were never able to achieve before. We have all used many different low frequency generator plugins over the years, but Subquake is an entirely different beast. Don’t fall into the trap of delivering boring, ho hum sub. Add character and shape to your mixes by having more impact from less signal. Get Subquake, and shake the plaster right off the walls. Head to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ to learn more Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/333-the-unique-sound-of-viktor-with-the-sound-team-director/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Ep51-A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - Douglas Axtel - Jill Purdy - Stephen Barden

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:30:15 +0000

Martyn Harries AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Douglas Axtel, Supervising Sound/Dalogue Editor Jill Purdy and Re-Recording Mixer Stephen Barden about their work on Kogonada's film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, their collaborations with visionary (in sound terms!) Directors and the unwelcome pesky guests who turned up on location! This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com

Ep51-A Big Bold Beautiful Journey - Douglas Axtell - Jill Purdy - Stephen Barden

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:30:15 +0000

Martyn Harries AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Douglas Axtell, Supervising Sound/Dialogue Editor Jill Purdy and Re-Recording Mixer Stephen Barden about their work on Kogonada's film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, their collaborations with visionary (in sound terms!) Directors and the unwelcome pesky guests who turned up on location! This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com

332 - The Sound Legacy Of Harry Potter With James Mather Pt 2

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In Part 2 of this in-depth interview with James Mather we talk more about his work as Supervising Sound Editor on the final 4 Harry Potter films (Order of The Phoenix, Half Blood Prince, Deathly Hollows Pt 1&2). James digs into the sound of the horcrux and how the overall sound design was able to become more complex/scary as the main characters grew up. There is also an added bonus of a mini interview with Gillian Dodders, Ben Barker & Glenn Freemantle about their work on The Fantastic Beast Trilogy. All of that is proceeded by Tim's run down of his trip to Mexico City for a recent Tonebenders/MPSE/SAE Institute event, including his adventure being detained by police at the airport on his way home?! SPONSOR: Take your sound design to the next level with the Creator Access Plan from Sound Ideas. This membership puts 100 downloads a year from over 630,000 world-class sounds right at your fingertips: easy to search, simple to use, and built for creators. Power your next project with the sounds pros trust at Sound Ideas. Go to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/332-the-sound-legacy-of-harry-potter-with-james-mather-pt-2/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

261 - Director Kathryn Bigelow and the Creative Team behind A House of Dynamite

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:01:00 +0000

We are thrilled to welcome two-time Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow and her creative team to discuss her newest political thriller, “A House of Dynamite,” brought to us by Netflix. This conversation was recorded as a live panel discussion at this year’s New York Film Festival. This was part of our support of the Artist Academy program, where we bring conversations about the art and craft of filmmaking to the next generation of directors.

Joining this conversation:

- Barry Ackroyd - Director of Photography

- Kirk Baxter - Editor

- Volker Bertelmann - Composer

- Jeremy Hindle - Production Designer

- Paul N.J. Ottosson - Re-recording Mixer, Sound Designer, and Supervising Sound Editor

“It was really an embarrassment of riches. What [sound designer] Paul [N.J. Ottosson] does is he three-dimensionalizes any space, and it's just extraordinary. You think you know what the space is and then he'll bring a sound in and suddenly it's amplified tenfold. Then, in the quiet spaces, I thought it might be interesting to bring some score in. And then I sort of stumbled on the incredible soundtrack to ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and I just… my head exploded. So I reached out to [composer] Volcker [Bertelmann] and gratefully he had a short opening in his schedule. He came over, he looked at the movie even in its sort of raw stage. And I just think the synergy between Paul and Volcker and the sound design and the music, there's so much that they have in common. They are in conversation with one another. It was just a fluid, seamless, synergistic process.”

—Kathryn Bigelow, Director and Producer, “A House of Dynamite”

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Conjuring dark audio on BLOOD WEST with Piotr Stachera & Kacper Kajzderski

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

My guests today are Piotr Stachera, the Audio Lead at Hyperstrange and Ivory Tower Soundworks and Kacper Kajzderski with the coolest title I've ever heard - the Game Audio Necromancer, also from Ivory Tower Soundworks.

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Inside Disney Imagineering's Secret Sound Labs

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Sound is a crucial part of what makes Disney parks feel magical… and it all starts inside the closely-guarded rooms of Walt Disney Imagineering. In this episode, Imagineers John Dennis and Greg Lhotka break down how they use music and audio to bring attractions to life, from speaker systems hidden in rock work, to the intricate timing of a Frozen water ride. Then, they reveal the surprising story of how one of Disney’s most iconic songs got a brand new verse, more than half a century after its debut.

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331 - The Sound Legacy Of Harry Potter With James Mather Pt 1

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The sound design in the Harry Potter series completely changed the way audiences expect magic to sound on screen. Those magical sounds also had to evolve as the series went on, to match the skills developed by the main characters. James Mather was the Supervising Sound Editor on the final 4 films in the series (Order of The Phoenix, Half Blood Prince, Deathly Hollows Pt 1&2) and in this episode he discusses what it was like to find out he got the gig, discovering inspiration from both the books and the sounds of the previous films, and how his team designed the magic to match the circumstances and personalities of each character. Stay tuned for part two of this talk coming soon. SPONSOR: Take your sound design to the next level with the Creator Access Plan from Sound Ideas. This membership puts 100 downloads a year from over 630,000 world-class sounds right at your fingertips: easy to search, simple to use, and built for creators. Power your next project with the sounds pros trust at Sound Ideas. Go to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ too learn more Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/331-the-sound-legacy-of-harry-potter-with-james-mather-pt-1/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

260 - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, with Director Mary Bronstein

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Writer/Director Mary Bronstein and Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording Mixer Filipe Messeder join us to discuss “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” — the searing and darkly funny new indie film from A24 about the dark side of motherhood. Featuring a tour-de-force performance by Rose Byrne, the film made quite a splash when it premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Despite its relatively small budget, quite a lot of work went into the sound design of the film, with a sometimes unconventional, yet wildly effective approach to sound as a storytelling tool.

“By using sound design, it's not so much what a score does… it's world building. It's building the world that she lives in and some of it is in her head… When you see it in a theater, some of those cues are making your chest bones rumble. In a quite literal way, it's happening to you. And in the same way that it's happening to her… So it's taking her inner world and it's externalizing it for the viewer.”

—Mary Bronstein, Writer/Director, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”

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Ep50-Sinners-Chris Welcker

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:41:49 +0000

Chris Welcker, production sound mixer on Sinners https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/ shares his experience of recording live, acoustic music in challenging situations and how he approached the problem of an actor having to have interactions with themselves whilst playing two key characters. Chris goes into detail on how he achieves music recordings on set that have real soul and integrity. Chris is in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS and talks about how growing up in New Orleans and playing Jazz has shaped his film sound recording career. This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

330 - Sonic Days Interviews

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Last year I got to go to the Sonic Days Conference in Denmark, to do a bunch of interviews with the various people doing presentations about their sound work. With the schedule and presenters for the 2025 edition of the conference now announced, these interviews can give you an idea of what to expect. First up is Shelley Roden, foley artist from Skywalker Sound. Next, game Sound Designer, Katrine Amsler talks about her desire for everyone to find bespoke workflows that meet their own needs. The organizer of the conference, Lars Tirsbæk then gives us a quick history of Sonic Days and Sonic College where the conference resides. Leslie Gaston-Bird talks about the need for skill diversification to make a career in audio and all the different roles she is performing. Finally Sound Designer Peter Storm Wich and picture editor Anne Østerud discuss their collaboration on director Thomas Vinterberg's "Families Like Ours". Head to www.sonicdays.com to see the 2025 schedule and who will be presenting this year. SPONSOR: After over a year of dedicated work, the entire Sound Ideas sound effects collection, over 500,000 individual files, has been upgraded to the Universal Category System’s, filename and metadata standards. With this enhancement, sounds are now more organized, searchable, and ready for seamless integration into your workflow. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/Page/ucs-data-upgrade to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/330-sonic-days-interviews/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Ep49 - The History of Sound - Patrick Southern

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 19:09:10 +0000

Patrick Southern, production Sound Mixer, is in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS about his work on the 2025 film The History of Sound - A love story of two folk song aficionados in the early days of recorded music - Patrick talks about being a musician and the challenges of recording the authentic, acoustic performances which are essential to this story. This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/

Ep48 - NUGEN Audio - Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe opens up the world of plugins

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:36:13 +0000

Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, Product Specialist for AMPS Industry Partner NUGEN Audio in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS - NUGEN's plugin explored - their latest offering DialogCheck, VisLM, AB Assist 2, Halo Upmix, ISL, Paragon Immersive Reverb - all explained - A must for students and those who want to know more about NUGEN's Plugins. This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com

He's Mixed SNL for 40 Years (His Final Night)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Behind Saturday Night Live, there’s a small army of audio professionals making the whole thing sound effortless. In this episode, Dallas goes behind the scenes at Studio 8H to meet Robert Palladino, who’s mixed SNL for 40 years… and is about to do it one last time. Along the way, he gets an unprecedented look at how this legendary show is mixed, and talks to the new Production Mixer Fred Hedemark about stepping into Bobby’s shoes.

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329 - The Directors & Sound Team From Elio

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Directors Domee Shi & Madeline Sharafian, join the show to talk about their approach to collaborating with the audio post team on the newest Pixar film, Elio. Re-recording Mixer Bonnie Wild & Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer Jeremy Bowker are also on board to share how they built the soundscape of the "Communiverse", a friendly and warm version of outer space. Together the directors and sound team discuss how scary is too scary, how they share new sounds during development and what types of references and language they used to communicate the film's sonic needs. If you are going to be in the Mexico City area on Oct 21st, at 4pm, come out to SAE Institute for a afternoon and evening of audio post talk, food and drinks. please register in advance at http://www.tinyurl.com/mpseincdmx and find full details at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ SPONSOR: After over a year of dedicated work, the entire Sound Ideas sound effects collection, over 500,000 individual files, has been upgraded to the Universal Category System’s, filename and metadata standards. With this enhancement, sounds are now more organized, searchable, and ready for seamless integration into your workflow. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/Page/ucs-data-upgrade to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/329-the-directors-sound-team-from-elio/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Episode 121 Ceri Thomas (IMMERSV)

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:27:16 +0000

We’re excited to announce the fifth instalment of the Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series. As always, the sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We proudly present our guests for this session: the Professor of Audio Technology at Chalmers University of Technology – Jens Ahrens, the sound designer and co-founder of DELTA Soundworks – Ana Monte, and the technical lead and co-founder of DELTA Soundworks – Daniel Deboy. This masterclass will focus on “Spatial Audio – Practical Master Guide”, the first Acoucou Courseware programme where technology meets art. This free course blends the technical intricacies of spatial audio with the creative skills needed to craft compelling content. With extensive cross-references to other engineering modules where learners gain a broad understanding of how everything connects.

328 - Sesame Street

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dick Maitland has worked on the sound for over 4,700 episodes of Sesame Street, starting with the show back in 1969. 50 years into the show's run, Steve "Major" Giammaria joined the show as re-recording mixer, and had to quickly get up to speed on all the iconic sounds found on Sesame Street. Together they walk us through the sonic history of one of the most important television programs of all time. Dick talks about performing live foley & sound effects on set during the early days of filming, the importance of signature sounds to make the puppets "real", and how much focus Jim Henson put on the sounds of Sesame Street. Listeners in the Mexico City area, mark you calendars for the Tonebenders Event there on Oct 21st. Full details coming soon! SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time, but there are only a few days left! Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/328-sesame-street/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/ This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Running a professional audio production studio with Gina Zdanowicz

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Today my guest is Gina Zdanowicz — Emmy-nominated composer, sound designer, and founder of Serial Labs Sound, a bespoke audio production studio delivering high-quality sound for games, film, TV, and interactive media. With 20 years in the industry, Gina and her teams work spans from indie gems to AAA giants like BioShock 2 and Just Cause 3. She's also a passionate educator and mentor, and co-author of The Game Audio Strategy Guide, helping shape the next generation of audio professionals.

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The Nursery Rhyme That Ruined a Rock Band

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When a quiz show host asked a simple question about nursery rhymes, it seemed like harmless fun. But that moment triggered a lawsuit that would threaten to bring down one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands. In this story from the Cautionary Tales podcast, we follow the unlikely court case of Men At Work’s “Down Under,” exploring the fine line between inspiration and infringement, and the collateral damage of copyright.

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259 - Creative Sound Design for Short Films, from Aspen Shortsfest 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:01:00 +0000

How do you make a short film sound big on a small budget? Recorded live at Aspen Shortsfest 2025, Glenn sits down with filmmakers Lindon Feng & Hannah Palumbo (“A Bear Remembers”), Louis Bhose (“The Cost of Hugging”), and Elham Ehsas (“There Will Come Soft Rains”) to explore the art of creative sound design for short films.

From crafting immersive soundscapes to collaborating with sound designers and mixers under tight deadlines, this panel reveals how powerful sound choices can transform a story — even with limited resources.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, sound designer, film student, or just love behind-the-scenes insights on filmmaking, this conversation is full of practical tips and creative inspiration for making your short film sound unforgettable.

Many thanks to Community College of Aurora (CCA), Department of Cinematic Arts, who filmed and recorded this panel discussion for us:

- Sourthearak Duong - Camera Operator

- KC Bowlan - Gaffer

- Sofia Race - Camera Operator

- Makayla Levy - Production Audio Mixer

- Matt Baxter - Editor

And thank you to the folks at Aspen Film:

- Aaron Koehler - Director

- Morgan Witt - Production Coordinator

Thanks as well to Colorado Mountain College for their production support:

- Bruna Batista Rosa

- Andy Garay

- Madi Rochon

- Theo Corwin

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327 - KPop Demon Hunters

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Michael Babcock (re-recording mixer/sound designer/supervising sound editor) talks about the challenges of the sound work for KPop Demon Hunters. The animated film has quickly become a world wide sensation and Netflix's most watched title ever (523.6 million viewer hours)! Michael calls the project the most challenging film he has ever worked on. Coming up with sound design that compliments the massive music tracks that have to be the main feature put his skills to the test. This episode is a re-podcast of an episode from The Creative Leaders Podcast, hosted by Stepnen Scott. https://open.spotify.com/show/4nAAx7xPdTW0rxoOxgvygH Listeners in the Mexico City area, mark you calendars for the Tonebenders Event there on Oct 21st. Full details coming soon! SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/327-kpop-demon-hunters/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/ This episode is hosted by Stephen Scott

326 - Weapons

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Director Zach Cregger's latest film, Weapons, has been both a critical and a box office success. One of the film's biggest strengths is it's distinctive sound work, created by Luciano Vignola (Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording MIxer), Filipe Messeder (Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer) and Jake O’Brien (Dialogue Editor). They discuss what makes a jump scare work, the importance of ambiences and foley in the psychology of horror, getting a director to engage on the mix stage & lots more. A big announcement off the top as Tonebenders is going to Mexico City on Oct 21st! SPONSOR: After over a year of dedicated work, the entire Sound Ideas sound effects collection, over 500,000 individual files, has been upgraded to the Universal Category System’s, filename and metadata standards. With this enhancement, sounds are now more organized, searchable, and ready for seamless integration into your workflow. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/Page/ucs-data-upgrade to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/326-weapons/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Sound Off (Gold): Transit Tunes & Childhood Chimes

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We’re proud to present the winning entries from our Sound Off competition: five listener-made short stories that rose to the very top. From clever tinnitus tonics to melodic subway signals, from mischievous church bells to a guitar that speaks in whispers, this Gold Collection is rich with emotion, originality, and sonic craft.

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325 - Cultivating Creative Flow in Game Audio Development (Sonic Days Conference)

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This episode is a re-podcast of a live panel from last year's Sonic Days Conference, in Denmark. The panelists explore the creative process behind game audio development, diving into strategies for fostering innovation, overcoming creative blocks, and enhancing collaboration in the industry. The panel is made up of: Richard Lapington, Audio Director, Remedy Entertainment Katrine Amsler, Sound Designer, IO Interactive Simon Stevnhoved, Senior Sound Designer, Massive Entertainment Mikkel Anttila, Freelance Sound Designer Moderated by Niels Böttcher, Sound Designer Mark your calendars for Sonic Days 2025, and join Tonebenders' host Tim Muirhead, in Kolding Denmark on November 19th and 20th. Full details will be coming out soon...... SPONSOR: After over a year of dedicated work, the entire Sound Ideas sound effects collection, over 500,000 individual files, has been upgraded to the Universal Category System’s, filename and metadata standards. With this enhancement, sounds are now more organized, searchable, and ready for seamless integration into your workflow. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/325-cultivating-creative-flow-in-game-audio-development-sonic-days-conference/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Drama vs. Documentary: Ben Baird’s Unique Sound Journey on 'Last Breath'

A Sound Effect — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:37:34 +0000

Not only did Ben Baird design and mix the sound for director Alex Parkinson's DRAMATIC film, Last Breath. He also designed and mixed the sound for director Alex Parkinson's DOCUMENTARY film, Last Breath. Same story told with two different approaches; documentary and dramatic - using the same director, same composer, and of course, same sound designer and mixer.

This is truly a rare occurrence, and we're excited to share how Ben Baird approached the sound for both, what unique challenges each film posed, how documentary sound compares to dramatic film sound - and what he's taken away from this experience of mixing the same story for two different genres.

Yahoo! The Yodel Heard Around the World

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that defined the early internet. In this episode, we follow the Yahoo Yodel on its unlikely journey from the snowy Swiss Alps to ‘90s country bars to Super Bowl ads. Along the way, we meet the real-life cowboy behind this yodel, whose voice launched a billion clicks... as well a high-stakes legal battle. Featuring musician and yodeler Wylie Gustafson.

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Terrifying ears in RESIDENT EVIL 7 BIOHAZARD, RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE with Ken Usami

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

My next guest is Ken Usami, Senior Manager of the Capcom Sound Team consisting of over 90 people, Audio Director, Sound Designer, Music Composer, Educator, guitarist - just so many things!

Since joining Capcom in 2012 after graduating from Berklee College of Music, Ken has played a key role in shaping the audio experience of major titles like Resident Evil 7. From Foley recordings to immersive sound design, his work has helped define the eerie, tension-filled atmosphere that makes these games unforgettable.

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324 - Black Mirror

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Black Mirror has consistently been a ground breaking series over the show's decade plus run. It has set a high standard within the sound community as well. The recent release of Season 7, keeps that sonic bar extremely high, especially on the Emmy nominated episode "USS Callister: Into Infinity". Supervising Sound Editor Tom Jenkins, Music Editor Poppy Kavanagh & Re-Recording Mixer James Ridgway tell us about the challenges of working on a science-fiction anthology series where every episode is completely different, the importance of having Poppy work with the music across the entire series 7, and what they learned designing the sound for an epic space battle. Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/324-black-mirror/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

CAS In Conversation Ep.17 | Andy Nelson CAS with Joshua Anderson CAS

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:09:32 +0000

In Conversation, Ep.17 | Re-recording Mixer Andy Nelson CAS shares his thoughts on dialogue, music and cinema at large in a conversation with Joshua Anderson CAS. Andy takes us through an almost 50 year career, from London to Los Angeles, dozens of award nominations, 2 Academy Awards, 5 BAFTAs, 3 CAS Awards and receiving the 2014 CAS Career Achievement Award. This episode of In Conversation was recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Total Running Time: 00:58

323 - The Righteous Gemstones & Pee-wee as Himself

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:56:33 +0000

The Righteous Gemstones is a big broad comedy about excess, except for the first episode of season 4, which takes place nearly 200 years before the main series. With the American Civil as the backdrop, this story is gritty and dirty, a complete departure from the bulk of the series. Pee-wee as Himself is a disarming documentary playing with what is true and what is Hollywood gamesmanship. Featuring an uncompromising interview with Paul Reubens as he wrestles with where Pee-Wee starts and Reubens ends. A common thread between these two projects is pristine sound work that leads the charge. The Emmy nominated Supervising sound editors/re-recording mixers for both Righteous Gemstones (Nicholas Renbeck) and Pee-wee as Himself (Daniel Timmons) join Tonebenders for a fascinating talk, as they compare and contrast working on these two very different projects. Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/323-the-righteous-gemstones-pee-wee-as-himself/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

322 – The Sound Of Star Trek Roundtable

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How is it possible that it took until the 322nd episode of Tonebenders for a discussion about the sound design of the Star Trek franchise?! This episode, featuring two guests that have collectively worked on over a 150 episodes within the Star Trek universe, will finally give us a chance to dig deep into the iconic sounds of Star Trek. James Lucero (Supervising Sound Editor), from Star Trek Lower Decks, and Michael Schapiro (Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer) from Star Trek: Section 31, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Short Treks are absolute experts on what this sci-fi giant sounds like. Both have also been nominated for Emmys this year as well! Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Also you have until August 15th to get your Listener Field Recording Stories. Full details on how to submit are at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/322-the-sound-of-star-trek-roundtable/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Episode 120 Angela McArthur (UCL)

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:11:15 +0000

We've just submitted our panel proposal for SXSW 2026: “Audible Dimensions: Expanding Story Through Spatial Audio” We'll explore how spatial audio is more than a technical enhancement but a powerful storytelling tool. From shaping emotion and perspective to guiding audience engagement, we'll discuss how designing for immersive media means writing for space as well as time. As platforms like Meta, Apple Vision Pro, and Android XR raise audience expectations, spatial audio is becoming indispensable to immersive storytelling. Please cast your vote and support our session here. https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1752616879438001oo8Q In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the spatial sound artist and academic Angela McArthur from London, UK. We dive into the IKO, 3D inside-out playback speaker system developed by Sonible, IEM, which offers unique characteristics, making the space architecture part of the sound presentation. For extended show notes and more information on this episode, go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel, Monica Bolles and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content, or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com

258 - The Sound and Cinematography of Adolescence

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Emmy Award®-nominated Director Philip Barantini and fellow nominees — including cinematographer Matthew Lewis and the sound team of James Drake, Jules Woods, Rob Entwistle, and Kiff McManus — join us this week to discuss the making of “Adolescence,” Netflix’s hit limited series. Nominated for thirteen Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, the show’s four episodes were each filmed as single, continuous takes, creating a gripping real-time experience for viewers — and offering some unexpected advantages for the filmmakers.

“For Netflix, it was very different for them because… they're very limited in what notes you can give. You can't say, ‘I think that scene needs to move to a different location’ or whatever. It's literally got to be performance notes… And so, they were fantastic. Netflix were just amazing, really, really amazing partners.”

—Philip Barantini, Director, Executive Producer, “Adolescence”

Joining today’s conversation:

- Philip Barantini, Director, Executive Producer

- Matthew Lewis, Director of Photography, Camera Operator

- James Drake, Supervising Sound Editor, Re-Recording Mixer

- Jules Woods, AMPS, CAS, Re-Recording Mixer

- Rob Entwistle, AMPS, Production Sound Mixer

- Kiff McManus, AMPS, Production Sound Mixer

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Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo’s 8-Bit Masterpiece

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

From the springy jump sound to the iconic Overworld Theme, the sound of Super Mario Bros. is instantly recognizable. With just five lo-fi audio channels and 40 kilobytes of space, composer Koji Kondo created a soundscape full of unforgettable melodies. In this episode, we explore how Kondo’s playful instincts, rhythmic trickery, and love of jazz fusion defined the sound of Mario. Featuring Kirk Hamilton of Strong Songs and Thomas of Thomas Game Docs.

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321 – The Sound of The Last Of Us & The Penguin

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The audio post teams from both The Penguin and Season 2 of The Last Of Us, sit down together to hash out the work they did on their respective series. Workflows are discussed and compared, favourite sound moments are shared and many other challenges, that must be overcome in these types of prestige series, are opened up. From The Last Of Us, Michael Benavente (Supervising Sound Editor) & Samuel Ejnes (Re-Recording Mixer) join Rich Bologna (Supervising Sound Editor) & Andy Kris (Re-Recording Mixer) from The Penguin, for this illuminating conversation. Also Congrats to all four for their recent Emmy Nominations! Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Also you have until August 15th to get your Listener Field Recording Stories. Full details on how to submit are at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas’ highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale has been extended for a limited time. Unlock 50% off, on thousands of premium recordings, from epic cinematic sounds to authentic ambiences, ideal for any creative project. This applies to all Sound Ideas proprietary libraries. With over 45 years of experience, Sound Ideas delivers audio trusted by professionals worldwide. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/321-the-sound-of-the-last-of-us-amp-the-penguin/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Episode 119 Tim Archer (Audio for Giant Screens & Themed Attractions)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:03:46 +0000

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the production sound mixer, sound designer and mixing engineer – Tim Archer from Victoria, Canada. We discuss Tim’s approach to creating an immersive experience for giant screens and theme attractions, from location sound to sound design, final mix and speaker system design at the installation venues. For extended show notes and more information on this episode, go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel, Monica Bolles and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content, or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com

320 - Adolescence

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Adolescence is a limited series on Netflix consisting of 4 episodes, each made up of a single continuous hour long take. This "one-er" format presented tremendous challenges to the sound team, both on set and in post production. Intense planning was needed in order to capture everything in production, and constant panning was needed in the mix to keep the sound locked to the shifting camera movement. Production sound mixers Rob Entwistle & Kiff McManus tell us about the organized chaos during filming, while supervising sound editor, James Drake, and re-recording mixer, Jules Woods, discuss the intricate detail they dove into to create the immersive feel of the final mix. Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Also you have until August 15th to get your Listener Field Recording Stories. Full details on how to submit are at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas is Introducing the newest instalment to The Hollywood Edge’s legendary sound effect collection: Premiere Edition - Volume 12! Build a rich audio-sphere to enhance all your productions, with this impressive assortment of sound genres: ranging from Machinery, to Nature, to Science Fiction. Access over 3000 sounds, available in four resolutions and with descriptive metadata in UCS formatting. Head over to www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/320-adolescence/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

257 - The Music of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Academy Award®-winning composer Michael Giacchino returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss his bold and emotional score for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” In this in-depth conversation with guest host Jon Burlingame, Giacchino shares how he approached scoring one of Marvel’s most iconic franchises, including how he balanced moments of sweeping sincerity with all that pulpy fun.

“All I could think of in my head was like, if I took ‘The Right Stuff’ and if I took the Disneyland Electric Light Parade and smashed them together… that's gonna give us our ‘Fantastic Four’ music. And so I went right to town, over a year ago, on this theme. Which is something you never, ever get to do as a composer. It's so rare that you get to write a piece of music so early on.”

—Michael Giacchino, Composer, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”

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- The Sound and Music of The Batman - https://youtu.be/uZ_3Kdm_ZhE

- The Making of Marvel’s Werewolf by Night - https://youtu.be/vVALDtPJyss

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319 - How Will A.I. Affect Sound Designers

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This episode has been a long time coming. I have been trying to figure out how to tackle a discussion about A.I. and it’s influence on how sound editors will all be able to do our work in the future. So when the MPSE put out a press release about A.I. created work and it’s eligibility at their Golden Reel Awards, I saw it as a chance to broach the subject. David Barber, MPSE President, and Brent Findley are both on the A.I. committee with the guild and have spent countless hours thinking about how A.I. is going to effect sound editors. Listeners in London England, come on out on August 24th at 7pm to the Crown and Two Chairmen to the second Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up, presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Also you have until August 15th to get your Listener Field Recording Stories. Full details on how to submit are at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ SPONSOR: Sound Ideas is Introducing the newest instalment to The Hollywood Edge’s legendary sound effect collection: Premiere Edition - Volume 12! Build a rich audio-sphere to enhance all your productions, with this impressive assortment of sound genres: ranging from Machinery, to Nature, to Science Fiction. Access over 3000 sounds, available in four resolutions and with descriptive metadata in UCS formatting. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/ to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/318-how-will-a-i-affect-sound-designers/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Sound Off (Silver): Pinball Pings & Airport Acoustics

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Presenting the second short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring five pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the sonic evolution of pinball to reused classical melodies to the battle against airport noise, this Silver Collection is a diverse and enlightening set of snackable stories.

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318 - MPSE Presents The Sound Legacy of James Bond

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Recorded in the legendary Formosa Trident Studios, this talk features someone on the sound team from every James Bond film released since 1973?!!!! Michael Fentum ( Sound Editor on No Time To Die), Karen Baker Landers (Supervising Sound Editor on Skyfall & Spectre), Mike Prestwood Smith (Re-recording Mixer on Casino Royal & Quantum of Solace) and Graham Hartstone (Re-Recording Mixer on Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View To A Kill, The Living Daylights, License to Kill, Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day and more), talk about their initial thoughts when they found out they would be working on the Bond franchise, the scenes they are most proud of and lots more. Big “thanks” to the Motion Picture Sound Editors, for sponsoring this series of episodes featuring the interviews I did while in England. To learn more about the Motion Picture Sound Editors, you can go to https://mpse.org/. They are doing great work to support and advocate for sound editors around the world. SPONSOR: The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to www.https://www.thecargocult.nz/ , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/318-mpse-presents-the-sound-legacy-of-james-bond/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Crafting signature sounds for THOR, DR STRANGE and more with Nia Hansen

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Nia Hansen is a sound designer with none other than Skywalker Sound. She has experience in foley supervising, editing, mixing, and field recording and works primarily on science fiction and fantasy feature films. Over her impressive career, her work has brought life to the sonic worlds of Marvel, Disney, and Pixar—crafting the signature sounds of vibranium, Thor’s axe, and other iconic elements. Nia is also author of the incredible Graven trilogy. Nia designs technology, magic, and creatures layered with texture, symbolism, and deep attention to detail.

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317 - The Bear Season 4

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fresh off of receiving 2 Emmy nominations, for Sound Mixing and Sound Editing, the audio team from The Bear sits down to talk about their work on the latest season of the acclaimed series. Re-Recording Mixer & Supervising Sound Editor Steve "Major" Giammaria, Dialog Editor Evan Benjamin and Production Sound Mixer Scott Smith, break down the many challenges this series presents, both on set and in post production. They breakdown a few key scenes and follow how the dialog is captured on set, cleaned and prepped in editorial and finally crafted on the mix stage. Listeners in England mark your calendars for Sunday August 24th for the Tonebenders London Sound Design Meet-up presented by the motion picture sound editors. Full Details at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ See you there everyone! SPONSORS: The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to www.https://www.thecargocult.nz/ , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming. Check out Extension 12, of the iconic General Series 6000 Library: Sound Ideas’ most popular sound effects collection. This newest addition features Over 2,500 high-quality recordings, over a wide range of sounds for both the fantastical and the realistic. Available in four resolutions with descriptive metadata in UCS formatting, this library ensures show-stopping results. https://www.sound-ideas.com/Product/2459/General-Series-6000-Extension-12 Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/317-the-bear-season-4/ Podcast Homepage:https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Mixing Madison Square Garden for Vulfpeck’s Biggest Show

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

When Vulfpeck played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, the performance looked effortless. But behind the scenes, their Front of House Engineer and Tour Manager Jake Hartsfield was juggling missing tickets, technical curveballs, and mixing seventeen dynamic musicians through a nearly two-hour set. In this episode, we follow Jake through one extraordinarily high-stakes day, and discover just how much craft, preparation, and composure it takes to make a live show feel magical. Featuring Mixing and Front of House Engineer Jake Hartsfield.

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256 - The Music of Superman

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:01:00 +0000

Composers John Murphy and David Fleming join guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss their original score for “Superman,” directed by James Gunn. In this two-part conversation, Murphy and Fleming share their personal connections to the character, the emotional and thematic goals of the music, and the creative process of scoring an iconic superhero story for a new generation. They also reflect on the legacy of John Williams’s original theme and how it influenced their approach.

“Everyone who works in film music reveres John Williams, and that score is kind of a gem of film music. So to be asked to explore the DNA of that theme was a privilege, but definitely a humbling privilege. You are confronted with this truly iconic theme… But at the same time, there still felt like there was a lot to explore within the confines of that theme… I remember, I was having a meeting with James [Gunn] and I said, the part of the John Williams theme that always really touched me is the end… There's something about it that's hopeful. Really, really hopeful. And I started playing around with it with some different chords, and I could tell James was getting sort of moved by it. It felt like we were discovering something and finding something new that fit his Clark Kent and his Superman, as well.”

—David Fleming, Composer, “Superman”

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Episode 118 Julian Treasure (The Forgotten Skills of Speaking and Listening)

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:25:19 +0000

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the international speaker, author and communication expert – Julian Treasure, from Orkney, Scotland. In this episode, we dive deep into the fundamentals of human communication, discussing the profound importance of listening and powerful speaking and its universal impact on our lives. For extended show notes and more information on this episode go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel, Monica Bolles and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com