Audio Podcast Alliance

Ep73 - Widow's Bay - Sound team

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:49:45 +0000

Martyn Harries AMPS is in conversation with the sound team of the Apple TV series Widow's Bay. Re-Recording Mixers Larry Benjamin and Tim Hoogenakker, Supervising Sound Editor Matt Yocum and Production Sound Mixer Kevin S. Parker talk about creating the quirky sound of Widow's bay, share tales from the set and divulge the best piece of advice they were given starting out on their careers.

Jazz Composition, Game Audio, & Working at Valve with Tim Larkin

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0000

#95: My guest today is Tim Larkin, who's based out of Spokane Washington.

Tim has been playing trumpet and piano since a young age, and has performed with artists like James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Sheila E, and many others. Tim has also worked in game audio for over 30 years, including 21 years at Valve Software working on titles like Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, Half Life 2: Episode One and Two, Portal 1 and 2, Artifact, Dota 2, Riven, and Myst V, and many others.

In this interview, we dive into how Tim got his first game audio job from calling the company Broderbund in the phonebook yellow pages, how he transitioned from being a gigging trumpet player into a video game composer and sound designer, how up and coming composers/sound designers can stand out in a wildly competitive field, the release of his recent jazz album Setting Standards, and so much more.

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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight with Raffaele Presciutti

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This next one is surely going to put a smile on your face! We met with Raffaele Presciutti from TT Games to chat about the work that's been put into bringing Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to life!

Our conversation explores the many intricacies of designing the sonic experience of a Lego game set in the world of Batman. From defining the tone, level of realism, and slapstick of the aesthetics, all the way through the technicalities of bringing Gotham City's open-world to life, we cover a lot of ground here! We also talk about vehicle sounds, the role of music, and a whole lot more! Time to turn on the Bat-Signal!

Hope you enjoy!

366 – 2026 Sound Effects Field Recording Roundtable Pt 2

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This episode jumps back in into my interview with John Fasal, Charlie Campagna and Eric Potter. 3 of the world’s top field recordists, working in films and games. They discuss the never ending list of new gear out there and how they approach what gear they use, plus their favourite non traditional types of microphones and when they use them. We also announce the details on how you can take part in this year’s Tonebenders Listener Field Recording Stories. Go to https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ to get all the details. Go back and here part one of this talk in Eps 365. ______ SPONSORS: If summer has your next project heating up, Sound Ideas is making it easier to build up the library you’ll need. During the Sound Ideas Mid Year Sale, you can save 50% on all proprietary items. From impacts and ambiences to vehicles, animals, machinery, production elements, and specialty effects, you can stock up on professional sounds before the next deadline hits. Get ahead of the edit with sounds ready for the scenes, transitions, textures, and surprises still to come. Shop the 50% off, Mid Year Sale now at https://sound-ideas.com/ ________ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Find out more at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store * Please note that the Plug-In Power O-Minis are currently our of stock and will be available again in August '26. ________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/366-2026-sound-effects-field-recording-roundtable-pt-2/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/ This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Eurovision Song Contest: Inside the Gimmicks & Glamour

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

For millions of people, Eurovision is a cultural institution, and one of the biggest live television events on Earth. But for many Americans, it remains a complete mystery. In this episode, producer Andrew Anderson takes Dallas and Grace on a joyful crash course through the history, music, controversies, and glorious absurdity of the Eurovision Song Contest. Along the way, they discover which music superstars got their start in Eurovision, how receiving “nul points” can ruin or launch a career, and what this competition reveals about Europe itself. Featuring “Doctor Eurovision” Paul Jordan.

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Ashleigh Davies: UK-based audio engineer, sound designer, and re-recording mixer

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0000

Ashleigh is an experienced audio engineer, sound designer, and re-recording mixer, based in the UK, with a demonstrated history of working in the creative media production industries. She is highly skilled in audio post-production and mix engineering for film and television with numerous credits including BAFTA & Palme d’Or nominated films. Ashleigh has previously worked with the Pinewood Studios Creative Audio team and Avid Technology, she is currently working for Solid State Logic as Head of Educational Programmes and Services developing and implementing the SSL Certified Training Partner Program to provide schools with the tools they need to help students build critical skills, expand their networks, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Hosted by: Lora Thompson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Isis Delph

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

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The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

297 - The Grammy-Winning Immersive Music of Justin Gray’s Immersed

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Justin Gray’s Grammy®-winning album Immersed was composed, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered all with Dolby Atmos® in mind, from the very beginning. In this conversation, guest host Ben Givarz is joined by Gray, co-producer Drew Jurecka, immersive mastering engineer Michael Romanowski, and Dolby’s Greg “Stryke” Chin to discuss how the team crafted a captivating musical experience featuring 38 artists from around the world, where every performance, microphone placement, production choice, and mix decision was designed to put the listener at the center of the music. Together, they explore how Immersed reimagines what an album can be when space is treated not as an afterthought, but as a core part of the composition itself.

“Space is a really, really powerful storytelling tool and a powerful production tool. And so when I sat down to write the music, I definitely set out with this thing: I want to make a project where I write the music from the start, produce it for immersive audio.”

—Justin Gray, Composer, Immersive Mix Engineer, and Producer, Immersed

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365 – 2026 Sound Effects Field Recording Round Table Pt 1

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

John Fasal, Charlie Campagna and Eric Potter are 3 of the world's top field recordists, working in films and games. We previously brought these three legends together in eps 315, and everyone decided it was time for a follow up chat. This time we focus mainly on the craft of recording weapons, including finding a good place to record them, developing your "voice" as a recordist and how the industry has changed in recent years. Big thanks to Formosa Hollywood for hosting us in their beautiful Stage 2. We also announce the details on how you can take part in this year's Tonebenders Listener Field Recording Stories. Go to https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ to get all the details. Part 2 of this talk will come out in one week. ______ SPONSORS: If summer has your next project heating up, Sound Ideas is making it easier to build up the library you’ll need. During the Sound Ideas Mid Year Sale, you can save 50% on all proprietary items. From impacts and ambiences to vehicles, animals, machinery, production elements, and specialty effects, you can stock up on professional sounds before the next deadline hits. Get ahead of the edit with sounds ready for the scenes, transitions, textures, and surprises still to come. Shop the 50% off, Mid Year Sale now at https://sound-ideas.com/ ________ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Find out more at www.chrisatrevino.com/store * Please note that the Plug-In Power O-Minis are currently our of stock and will be available again in August '26. ________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/365-2026-sound-effects-field-recording-roundtable-pt-1/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

364 - Disclosure Day with Gary Rydstrom

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Gary Rydstrom sits down with Tim for a fun talk about his work on director Steven Spielberg's latest film, Disclosure Day. Gary's enthusiasm for the craft is evident as he discusses some of his favourite techniques, including building in small sections of silence during action sequences, removing ambient sounds to manipulate the audience, and how Spielberg films often begin with sound montages before music or picture even arrive. Disclosure Day has a stand out sequence involving the main character speaking an alien language consisting of clicks. From script to the final version, Gary takes us through his role in the evolution of this language coming to life. _____SPONSORS: Get up to 60% off Sound Ideas proprietary libraries right now. Sound Ideas hasn’t offered a sale like this before, so if you’re building out your sound effects library for upcoming projects, this is a great time to take another look at what they have to offer. The more you spend, the more you save: with discounts of 30%, 50%, or 60% depending on your order total. Pick up the libraries you’ve had on your wish list, or add something new before the next project needs it. Stock up now at https://sound-ideas.com/ ________ Tonebenders’ host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-present-independence-day-30th-anniversary-screening-live-qa-tickets-1984406081007?aff=erellivmlt and use the code “VFFTonebenders” to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _________Attention, sound designers! The community run Field Recording Slack Channel’s Mechanical Malfunctions Crowdsource is open from now through July 17th. All you have to do is Submit one original recording, of some kind of mechanical malfunction, to participate. Everyone who enters, will automatically get a full sound library featuring everyone’s submissions. This is a great way to add a treasure trove of unique sounds to your arsenal. Plus More Additional prizes will be awarded, including a Radius Mini Alto wind shield, a pair of LOM Uši Pro microphones, plug-ins from Audio Kids, tons of free sound libraries and more prizes still to be announced. Get full details on how to join in at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10PT_KQ2O-M7_0CpXTmjIfZzdUPd4mJUiUp2SzoaCI8g/edit?tab=t.0 _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/364-disclosure-day-with-gary-rydstrom/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Israel Hernandez - Arrival

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0000

Episode sixteen showcases Israel's journey to interactive sound design through school and internships.

296 - The Music of Supergirl, with Composer Claudia Sarne

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Composer Claudia Sarne joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss her bold, hybrid score for “Supergirl,” and how she blended orchestra, choir, synths, and experimental textures to match this more complicated, emotionally wounded version of the iconic DC character. Sarne also breaks down how she built Supergirl’s theme gradually across the film, letting it emerge piece by piece as Kara steps into her heroic identity.

“[Director] Craig [Gillespie] did not want the theme to play properly until she had emerged into the suit and walked into the character fully. We hinted at it earlier on when she's still in the trench coat, and in her first fight sequence — which is this bus sequence with the Sklarians. The first thing that I wrote on this was on that Sklarian bus sequence where she's floating in space. It's sort of lonely piano, and it opens out, and you almost get to a theme, but you don't quite. It just hints at something. When I had that… just a tiny architecture of something, I took that and made it into the theme. That kind of was the genesis of what happened in the whole film and with the music. I took that as the seed and expanded from there.”

—Claudia Sarne, Composer, “Supergirl”

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Amy Soulfire: producer, musician and sound engineer from New Zealand

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:15:03 +0000

Amy Soulfire is a multi-facted audio engineer, musician, and producer based in the south island of New Zealand. She shares bits of all of her experiences with us (from live sound, to recording with children), and let us know what we can expect from her next!

Hosted by: Lora Thompson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Miesha Burley

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

363 – This Is The Way_Carrying The Star Wars Sonic Legacy Forward

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

David Acord, Matthew Wood, Bonnie Wild and David Collins have had their ears on just about every high-level Star Wars project in the last decade or more. From films to games to series (both live action and animated) these four are the modern-day trail blazers of the sounds from that galaxy far, far away. We discuss the Star Wars Sound Effects library, how the iconic sounds of the franchise are evolving, and why The Mandalorian And Grogu was the most fun they have ever had on a Star Wars gig. _____SPONSORS: Get up to 60% off Sound Ideas proprietary libraries right now. Sound Ideas hasn’t offered a sale like this before, so if you’re building out your sound effects library for upcoming projects, this is a great time to take another look at what they have to offer. The more you spend, the more you save: with discounts of 30%, 50%, or 60% depending on your order total. Pick up the libraries you’ve had on your wish list, or add something new before the next project needs it. Stock up now at https://sound-ideas.com/ ________ Tonebenders’ host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-present-independence-day-30th-anniversary-screening-live-qa-tickets-1984406081007?aff=erellivmlt and use the code “VFFTonebenders” to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _________Attention, sound designers! The community run Field Recording Slack Channel’s Mechanical Malfunctions Crowdsource is open from now through July 17th. All you have to do is Submit one original recording, of some kind of mechanical malfunction, to participate. Everyone who enters, will automatically get a full sound library featuring everyone’s submissions. This is a great way to add a treasure trove of unique sounds to your arsenal. Plus More Additional prizes will be awarded, including a Radius Mini Alto wind shield, a pair of LOM Uši Pro microphones, plug-ins from Audio Kids, tons of free sound libraries and more prizes still to be announced. Get full details on how to join in at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10PT_KQ2O-M7_0CpXTmjIfZzdUPd4mJUiUp2SzoaCI8g/edit?tab=t.0 _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/363-this-is-the-way-carrying-the-star-wars-sonic-legacy-forward/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Episode 128 Zack Settel (Walk Through Music)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:25:05 +0000

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by musician, composer, creative technologist, and founder of Walk Through Music, Zack Settel from Montreal, Canada. We explore Zack's journey through IRCAM, La SAT, and McGill University's CIRMMT, and discuss his work in spatial audio spanning more than three decades. The conversation takes a deep dive into the topic of six degrees of freedom audio for music, examining both the creative and technical challenges of truly interactive listening experiences. 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

295 - The Sound of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

*NOTE: This episode contains spoilers.

“Disclosure Day” is at once a conspiracy thriller, a first-contact story, and a wildly inventive showcase for cinematic sound. In this conversation, Gary Rydstrom, Brian Chumney, and Andy Nelson join us to discuss crafting the film’s immersive soundtrack, from its disorienting opening wrestling sequence, to Emily Blunt’s alien-clicking language, to John Williams’s score, and its many spectacular action sequences. But underneath the film’s mystery and spectacle, the sound team was guided by something much simpler and more human.

“We came to the one word direction, which was: ‘Empathy.’ So the movie, any time that we can have a sense of empathy… you can connect with people or disconnect, but feel internalized with other people's feelings. That's what [director Steven Spielberg] said early on.”

—Gary Rydstrom - Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Re-recording Mixer, “Disclosure Day”

Joining today’s conversation:

- Gary Rydstrom - Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Re-recording Mixer

- Brian Chumney - Supervising Sound Editor

- Andy Nelson - Re-recording Mixer

Be sure to check out “Disclosure Day,” now in theaters and Dolby Cinemas® in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.

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From Musician to AAA Game Audio with Chris Bolte

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0000

#94: My guest today is Chris Bolte, who is a technical sound designer and audio implementer based out of Massachusetts.

Chris has built a wide-ranging library of sound effects used by creatives all over the world, co-wrote the book Elevate Your Audio Production with REAPER, and is most known for his work on the hit game Ghost of Yotei, where he implemented and designed sound across tens of thousands of assets at Sucker Punch Productions.

In this interview, Chris talks about how he pivoted out of a music career in 2022 and decided to go all in on game audio, how he learned his game audio skills so quickly with zero prior experience, how he landed the job at Sucker Punch working on Ghost of Yotei, and so much more.

Find Chris here:

Website: https://bolttracks.com/

Portfolio: https://christopherbolte.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbolte/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/christopherbolte

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolt.wav/

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The Sound of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Colemanfilm Media Group — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:11:26 +0000

Go behind the scenes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters with re-recording mixer and sound effects editor Shaughnessy Hare and re-recording mixer Brittany Ellis as they explore the art of building scale, emotion, and immersion through sound. From shaping the massive presence of Titans like Godzilla to crafting intimate, story-driven moments, they break down how sound design, mixing, and music work together to guide the audience’s experience.

362 - Wednesday with John Loranger

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I recently got to visit supervising sound editor John Loranger, from Netflix's hit series Wednesday, at his studio in the Toronto area. We spent the afternoon talking about his work on this fantastical series and it's many audio challenges. These include creature vocal designs for the many different characters, finding comedy in the chaos, and discovering the right tone for this unique genre. We also touched on what it is like to work with legendary director Tim Burton and how important the entire audio post team is. _____SPONSORS: Sound Ideas works with partners across the media and creative industries to distribute professional sound libraries, and they’re always looking to grow their collection. If you’ve created your own sound effects library, or are currently developing one, Sound Ideas is interested in acquiring high-quality collections from creators - whether it’s a focused collection or a wide ranging release. They offer a trusted platform with global distribution, professional licensing, metadata support, and a team that understands the craft. If you have a sound effects library and are interested in selling it, Sound Ideas would like to hear from you. For more information, please reach out via: support@sound-ideas.com ________ Tonebenders’ host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to: www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-prese…7?aff=erellivmlt and use the code VFFTonebenders to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _________Attention, sound designers! The community run Field Recording Slack Channel’s Mechanical Malfunctions Crowdsource is open from now through July 17th. All you have to do is Submit one original recording, of some kind of mechanical malfunction, to participate. Everyone who enters, will automatically get a full sound library featuring everyone’s submissions. This is a great way to add a treasure trove of unique sounds to your arsenal. Plus More Additional prizes will be awarded, including a Radius Mini Alto wind shield, a pair of LOM Uši Pro microphones, plug-ins from Audio Kids, tons of free sound libraries and more prizes still to be announced. Get full details on how to join in at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10PT_KQ2O-M7_0CpXTmjIfZzdUPd4mJUiUp2SzoaCI8g/edit?tab=t.0 _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/362-wednesday-with-john-loranger/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Ep72 - The 32-bit Pipeline Panel MPTS 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:44:49 +0000

A special "Round-Table" discussion from MPTS 2026 chaired by Richard Thomas with Howard Bargroff, Kate Davis, Yves-Marie Omnes and Chris Munro

Ep71 - Sound Design Panel MPTS 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:38:15 +0000

A special "Round-Table" discussion from MPTS 2026 chaired by Kate Davis AMPS Vice Chair with Heather Andrews, Ben Barker and Dan Pugsley discussing their process and all things sound design in film, TV and games.

John Williams: A Composer’s Legacy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In our last episode, we followed composer John Williams from his childhood to his 1970s run with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Now, we pick up the story as John enters an era of seemingly impossible success… from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Home Alone, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and beyond. In this episode, we explore how John revived the grand orchestral score, conquered the classical music world, and crafted melodies that millions of people can instantly recognize. Along the way, journalist Tim Greiving reveals the habits, quirks, and creative brilliance of this living legend.

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294 - The Magic of Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions in Dolby Atmos

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

The team behind Pottermore Publishing and Audible’s “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions” joins guest host Richard Addis to discuss one of the most ambitious audiobook productions ever attempted. Featuring more than 200 actors, original music, detailed sound design, and fully immersive Dolby Atmos® mixes, the series brings all seven books to life in a new way — while staying true to the text, the characters, and the world fans know so well. *NOTE: This interview may contain spoilers from the Harry Potter series.

Joining today’s conversation:

- Ann Scantlebury - Head of Audio Development, Pottermore Publishing

- Chris Jones - Senior Director of Production, Audible

- Lawrence Kendrick - Co-creative Director, Sound Designer and Composer, String and Tins

- Rob Baker - Head of Engineering, Forever Audio

“We can take people on the Hogwarts Express. They can go through the doors into the Great Hall. They can hear the footsteps echoing. They can be there and they can have it all playing out around them. To us, that was incredibly appealing. It was always about creating something that felt very real to the listener, really putting them in the heart of the action.”

—Ann Scantlebury, Head of Audio Development, Pottermore Publishing

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Amy Wright: educator, audio engineer, and musician from Melbourne

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0000

Amy Wright has been around all things audio ever since she helped her sound engineer dad as a 6 year-old. From there she moved onto mixing bands on her own, and then started working in corporate AV at the Melbourne Convention Center. She has since moved into teaching at the Australian Institute of Music, using her tech, music, and production background to help empower the next generation of technicians.

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361 - Sound Immersion In Television

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:55:46 +0000

We brought together members from the sound teams of some of our favourite recent streaming projects, so they could share their workflows and triumphs. Vinny Alfano worked on both Dexter: Resurrection and Emily In Paris, Ethan Beigel & Andy Sisul we co-supervising sound editors on the recent hit Spider-Noir, Christina Wen was on the faders for Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette and R. Hollis Smith wore many hats to complete to sound of Noah Kahan: Out of Body. Although these projects are all wildly different in content and genre, each presented their own unique obstacles. It is fun listening to a group of top level sound pros bounce ideas off each other for how they tackled all these challenges. This talk was produced in partnership with Impact24. ______SPONSORS: Sound Ideas works with partners across the media and creative industries to distribute professional sound libraries, and they’re always looking to grow their collection. If you’ve created your own sound effects library, or are currently developing one, Sound Ideas is interested in acquiring high-quality collections from creators - whether it’s a focused collection or a wide ranging release. They offer a trusted platform with global distribution, professional licensing, metadata support, and a team that understands the craft. If you have a sound effects library and are interested in selling it, Sound Ideas would like to hear from you. For more information, please reach out via: support@sound-ideas.com ________ Tonebenders’ host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-present-independence-day-30th-anniversary-screening-live-qa-tickets-1984406081007?aff=erellivmlt and use the code VFFTonebenders to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/361-sound-immersion-in-television/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

293 - The Voice and Sound of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Sam Witwer — the voice of Maul himself! — joins us alongside supervising director and executive producer Brad Rau and supervising sound editor, sound designer, and re-recording mixer David W. Collins to discuss the voice, sound, and cinematic scale of “Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.” Together, they explore how the series deepens one of Star Wars’ most iconic villains, from Witwer’s layered vocal performance and Maul’s emotional complexity to the show’s bold sound design and Dolby Atmos® mix. Collins also reflects on carrying forward the sonic legacy of Skywalker Sound, while staying open to the strange, unexpected discoveries that have always helped make Star Wars sound like Star Wars.

“Sounds can come to you at the most random times. It really is that random encounter with something that sounds funny that ends up being the gold. When I was doing recording for the next season, there's stuff that I recorded and whether I use it or not, I'm still not sure, but I'm building a library constantly by finding stuff that sounds really interesting around the house. I told this story once where I was at my daughter's game and I thought the smack of an aluminum bat would be a great element inside a laser blast, because it has that wonderful tink and echo that you could put a real low end thud in the front of that and it would be this weird thing you could process. I've done that... I just try and keep my ears open and try and learn from Ben Bird or anyone at Skywalker that has told similar stories, because it's usually the happy accidents that cause something unexpected, which Star Wars is all about.”

—David W. Collins, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer, “Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord”

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Clovis Blain - Larian Studios

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0000

After a four year hiatus, Season 4 returns with Clovis talking about his journey to Larian Studios. Gain+3 Wisdom upon listening!

292 - The Epic Sound of the Stranger Things Finale

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000

The sound of “Stranger Things” has always been huge, cinematic, and unmistakably its own — and the series finale takes that signature style to its most epic scale yet. In this conversation, supervising sound editor Craig Henighan, re-recording mixer Mark Paterson, and dialogue and ADR supervisor Ryan Cole join us to discuss bringing the final chapter to life, from the sonic DNA first established in season one, to the massive battles and emotional moments that define the end of the series. They also break down how the team balanced all of that scale and intensity without losing clarity, dynamics, or the emotional release that makes all “that chaos" work.

“The tricky bit is to kind of embrace a lot of that chaos. It’s usually like some Demogorgon screaming and just everything’s all going on at once. But the key to it is that that chaos ends and you feel that release. That’s kind of what makes the audience feel safe. So it’s a tricky balance to work out, ‘how clean do we go in, in terms of mixing here, to hear everything else?’ We always work through that with the [Duffer Brothers], as well.”

—Mark Paterson, Re-recording Mixer, “Stranger Things” season 5

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360 - Nope With Johnnie Burn Re-Podcast Plus Bonus Tuner Mini-interview

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When Johnnie Burn first came on Tonebenders in 2022, to talk about his sound work on director Jordan Peele's hit film Nope, it was immediately clear that he was going to be one of our favourite guests. He has since been on many more times, but this first interview is a classic. He discusses designing the film's ominous winds, the "voice" of Jean Jacket and lots more. As a bonus this episode also features a mini-interview with Johnnie about his latest film, Tuner. ______SPONSORS: Sound Ideas works with partners across the media and creative industries to distribute professional sound libraries, and they’re always looking to grow their collection. If you’ve created your own sound effects library, or are currently developing one, Sound Ideas is interested in acquiring high-quality collections from creators - whether it’s a focused collection or a wide ranging release. They offer a trusted platform with global distribution, professional licensing, metadata support, and a team that understands the craft. If you have a sound effects library and are interested in selling it, Sound Ideas would like to hear from you. For more information, please reach out via: support@sound-ideas.com ________ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Find out more at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store ________ Tonebenders’ host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-present-independence-day-30th-anniversary-screening-live-qa-tickets-1984406081007?aff=erellivmlt and use the code VFFTonebenders to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/360-nope-with-johnnie-burn-re-podcast-plus-bonus-tuner-mini-interview/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead and Mark Kilborn

Mouse: P.I. for Hire with Damian Czajka and Patryk Scelina

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

We're travelling back in time for this one. We recently met with Damian Czajka and Patryk Scelina to talk about their work on the recently released first-person-shooter, Mouse: P.I. for Hire from Fumi Games!

We dive deep into how they managed to deliver an experience that feels like a love-letter to speaking cinema's early days, detective fiction and classic rubber hose animation! The team did a ton of research to ensure that the experience delivered an authentic feeling that feels modern and highly polished. We chat about balancing the level of sound degradation, working with clichés and expectations, crafting memorable musical themes, using props and tricks from the past to create memorable sound effects, and so much more!

Hope you enjoy!

John Williams: A Composer’s Life

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

John Williams has written some of the most famous film scores ever, from Star Wars to Indiana Jones to Jurassic Park. But before the blockbuster success, there was a kid growing up around jazz musicians in New York, and a young composer trying to find his voice. In this episode, journalist Tim Greiving takes us through John’s early life and career, from his years as a session player to the meeting with Steven Spielberg that changed everything. Along the way, we unpack the stories behind John’s early iconic scores, including the two-note terror of Jaws, the symphonic world of Star Wars, and the mysteries of Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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Ep70 - Lord of the Flies - Ande Schurr

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:10:02 +0000

Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Production Sound Mixer Ande Schurr about his and his team's work on the Netflix/BBC series Lord of the Flies. The extreme conditions of the Malaysian rain forest, it's wonderful richness of wildlife sounds and the riotous, wild scenes with young actors.

Lisa Power: monitor engineer and leading RF coordinator in New Zealand

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:01:00 +0000

Lisa is a freelance sound engineer from Germany, now based in Auckland, New Zealand. She started doing sound in 2000 while trying to figure out what to do with her life after school. In 2003 she ditched her social work studies to pursue a career doing sound for live events and has never looked back. Doing monitors has been an early and lasting passion. Preparing the gear and programming a console to suit her workflow, figuring out what each musician wants and needs, and mixing it ties together all the awesome aspects in live events: tech, people, creativity, performance. She is a highly regarded RF coordinator across New Zealand, having done coordination for all major festivals and many large sport events. She tries teaching basic coordination to anyone in the industry and has held workshops. She also runs regular meetups open to all women and queer people in our wider industry, inviting all techs and crew across departments. She also initiated a chatgroup for women and queer people, it‘s a good place to ask tech questions, look for crew or rant.

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291 - The Sound of Tuner, with Leo Woodall and Johnnie Burn

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000

“Tuner” is a rare film where sound is not only essential to the cinematic experience — it is central to the story itself. Today we welcome back Academy Award®-winning sound designer, supervising sound editor, and re-recording mixer Johnnie Burn, joined by the film’s star Leo Woodall, to discuss how they brought audiences inside the world of Niki, a piano tuner with hyperacusis whose acute hearing makes him an expert safe cracker. Together, they explore how sound shapes the film’s tension, romance, and point of view, from delicate safe-cracking rhythms and subjective hearing shifts to put the audience directly inside Niki’s head.

“You should see it in a movie theater because it really is a film where the experience of a movie theater can take you so much closer to the feeling of what the main character actually has. So it's quite a one-off opportunity in that.”

—Johnnie Burn, Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, and Re-Recording Mixer, “Tuner”

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Age of Audio: The Future of Podcasting (and 20k)

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

After making Age of Audio, a feature documentary about the history of podcasting, filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón sat down with Dallas for a revealing conversation about the state and future of this industry. Together, Dallas & Shaun unpack the shift toward celebrity chit chat shows, what gets lost in video, the real economics of making Twenty Thousand Hertz, and why highly crafted audio storytelling still matters.

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Sci-fi and Animation sound in TEEN TITANS GO!, JURASSIC WORLD and more with Grace Stensland

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Our guest today is Grace Stensland. Grace is a sound designer, sound editor, and field recordist. She has won an Emmy for her work on Orion and the dark and been nominated for an Emmy with Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. Grace has also worked on projects like Teen Titans Go!, Bad guys: breaking in, The Sisters Grimm, and more. Grace brings fantastical things to life through sound and has a special expertise and talent with science-fiction and animation.

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359 - One piece Season 2

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:25:23 +0000

Netflix's live action take on the classic manga and animated series, One Piece, has been a massive, world wide success. For season 2, supervising sound editor Paul Col and re-recording mixer Gavin Fernades, were presented with an intimidating amount of audio challenges. A sword fight involving 100 enemies, bad guys that battle by turning into smoke, whales the size of buildings and lots more had to be given sounds built from scratch. This episode was recorded live as part of AirCon 26. ______ Tonebenders' host, Tim Muirhead, will be hosting and moderating a FREE screening of Independence Day to mark the films 30th anniversary. In attendance will be some of the original sound crew that worked on it. This will take place in Toronto, on July 6th, starting at 6pm at the Hot Docs Theatre. After the screening I will talk with the film’s Supervising Sound Editor Val Kuklowski, Foley Artist Andy Malcom and Sound Effects Editor Mark Lanza about their work on this groundbreaking film. Go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-present-independence-day-30th-anniversary-screening-live-qa-tickets-1984406081007?aff=erellivmlt and use the code VFFTonebenders to claim your free seats and entrance to the post screening party where there will be complimentary bites and refreshments. _______SPONSORS: Sound Ideas had a great time at NAB this year, connecting with professionals across media, post-production, and broadcast. They launched a limited-time NAB Sale around the event, offering 50% off their catalog of professional sound effects libraries. This sale is available to everyone, whether you made it to NAB or not. Due to strong interest, that sale has now been extended for a limited time. So even though NAB has wrapped, there’s still a chance to take advantage of the savings - but not for long. You can check out the extended sale at https://sound-ideas.com/ _______ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/359-one-piece-s2/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Episode 127 Katia Sochaczewska (ECHO Project)

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:05:12 +0000

We’re excited to announce the sixth 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’ll be providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. We proudly present the senior technical consultant for audio and visual applications at HHB Communications - John Johnson. In this session, we’ll explore the Sony 360 Virtual Mixing Environment. We’ll cover all steps of the process, from capturing personalised HRTF in person to novel studio workflow strategies. 360VME is an innovative sound technology that uses headphones to reproduce the sound field environment of the studio with high precision. 360VME supports music, post-production, game audio creators, consumers and enthusiasts by reproducing the sound field of a multi-channel studio with headphones so that they can create spatial sound content from virtually anywhere. HHB has been selected by Sony Europe as the first and exclusive partner for the UK. The Technical Support team has been fully trained on providing the measurement process to creators across the country. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Event Sign Up Page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immersive-audio-podcast-masterclass-with-sony-360-vme-tickets-1988312228399 In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the music producer and immersive audio researcher - Katia Sochaczewska. We discuss Katia’s journey into spatial audio and her involvement with a wide range of research projects on psychoacoustics, accessibility, and perceptual evaluation of binaural rendering. 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

Ep69 - Women In Sound “Amplify” series - part 3 - Gwen Yates Whittle

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:37:28 +0000

Academy Award, BAFTA and AMPS Award Winning Gwen Yates Whittle, Supervising Sound Editor on F1: The Movie talks to Nina Hartstone and Louise Burton about her journey into the industry and their shared passion for sound and helping the next generation. Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPS Equipment loan and editing Kate Davis and Azimuth Post Production

Ep68 - Women In Sound “Amplify” series - part 2 - Shelley Roden & Karo Jedrus

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:30 +0000

Award winning Shelley Roden from Skywalker Sound talks to Louise Burton and Karo Jedrus (Jedrzejczyk) about mentorship and her passion for foley. Recorded by Ludovic Lasserre AMPS Equipment loan and editing Kate Davis and Azimuth Post Production

Ep67 - Women In Sound “Amplify” series - part 1 - Nancy Nugent Title

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:24:46 +0000

Nancy Nugent-Title, Supervising Sound Editor on Jon M Chu's incredible award winning Wicked films talks to Nina Hartstone and Louise Burton about her journey in to sound and the welcome changes in the industry. Recorded by Paul Paragon AMPS Equipment loan and editing Kate Davis and Azimuth Post Production

Bonus #5 The incredible process of recording LORD OF THE FLIES, MONKEY MAN and more with Ande Schurr

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Hello all! This is ANOTHER bonus episode this month!

Faith got the chance to speak with the production sound mixer Ande Schurr yesterday about all of the incredibly complex sonic challenges faced when filming on a tropical island for Lord of the Flies.

Ande Schurr is a Singapore-based Production Sound Mixer with over 20 years of international experience in feature films, high-end series, and documentaries. Most recently his credits include Lord of the Flies on Netflix and BBC, and Monkey Man. He was also the Production Sound Mixer on Taika Waititi’s feature film Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Ande is dedicated to capturing authentic, high-fidelity textures and sound in every project he is on.

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290 - Mariah Carey Live in Dolby Atmos, with Mix Engineer Paul Falcone

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Front of house mix engineer Paul Falcone joins host Ben Givarz to discuss how he helped bring Mariah Carey’s residencies at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas to life as immersive live music experiences. He reflects on his journey from legendary New York recording studios to live concert mixing, and shares how he uses Dolby Atmos®, along with precise room tuning and even in-car reference checks, to keep the focus on Mariah’s iconic voice and maximize the emotional impact of the show.

“I always would get that feeling as a kid. I always wanted music to surround me. And being able to actually do that with Dolby Atmos and get that feeling — it does give me the chills. And I want the audience to feel that too. I want it to be an emotional experience.”

—Paul Falcone, FOH Mix Engineer, Mariah Carey

Stay connected!

- Listen to Mariah Carey and many other classic and contemporary artists mixed in Dolby Atmos on enabled streaming music services.

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Dosa Divas with Chandana Ekanayake, Anne-Marie Weber and Ramsey Kharroubi

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Get ready this is going to make you hungry as we dive deep into the lovely Dosa Divas!

We're joined by Chandana 'Eka' Ekanayake, game director and co-founder of Outerloop Games, Anne-Marie Weber, sound designer and Ramsey Kharroubi, composer on this spicy narrative turn-based RPG as we explore a lot of topics we haven't tackled yet on the show.

We talk about the realities of making games as an indie studio in the current state of the games industry, the importance of representation and VO casting. We obviously also talk in-depth game audio topics like researching tone and aesthetics in music and sound design, iterative designs, collaboration amongst various disciplines, foley and props recording, and so much more!

Hope you enjoy!

Age of Audio: The Inside Story of Podcasting

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The history of podcasting has rarely been told. But in this episode, the brightest minds in podcasting reveal the inside story of this medium: from the invention of RSS feeds, through the Gold Rush era of corporate investments, to the bubble bursting, and the rise of celebrity podcasts. Along the way, Ira Glass explains the origins of This American Life and Serial, Marc Maron recounts Obama visiting his garage, Roman Mars lays out his vision for indie podcasts, and so much more. This story was adapted from the feature documentary ⁠⁠Age of Audio⁠⁠.

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358 - Pan's Labyrinth 20th Anniversary Sound Panel (Live!)

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In the fall of 2025, Tonebenders' hosts Tim Muirhead & Renè Coronado travelled to Mexico City to host a talk with 3 members of the Pan's Labyrinth sound team. The event was to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Re-Recording Mixer Jaime Baksht, Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer Martín Hernández and Sound Editor Alejandro Quevedo, chase down their fond memories of working on director Guillermo del Toro's modern day masterpiece. This episode also features a quick message from Guillermo himself! This talk was recorded in front of an enthusiastic room made up of the Mexican sound community. Big "Thanks" go out to the Motion Picture Sound Editors and the SAE Institute in Mexico City for sponsoring and hosting this wonderful event. This episode was edited and mixed by Calos Honc ______SPONSORS: Sound Ideas works with partners across the media and creative industries to distribute professional sound libraries, and they’re always looking to grow their collection. If you’ve created your own sound effects library, or are currently developing one, Sound Ideas is interested in acquiring high-quality collections from creators - whether it’s a focused collection or a wide ranging release. They offer a trusted platform with global distribution, professional licensing, metadata support, and a team that understands the craft. If you have a sound effects library and are interested in selling it, Sound Ideas would like to hear from you. _______ Don't miss the upcoming virtual Live Tonebenders episode recording as part of AirCon26. On May 22nd please login as Tonebenders' host, Tim Muirhead, will be moderating a talk called Sound Guilds and Why You Should Join? This will be followed by Tonebenders Podcast Live: “One Piece” Season Two Sound Team. Get the full details by going to https://aircon26.com/ to get the links to join the discussions. _________ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/358-pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary-sound-panel-live/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead and René Coronado

Hannah Herzog: high profile political and corporate audio enngineer

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Hannah Herzog is a 2020 Show Production Graduate who has mixed major world wide events such as the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Currently working as the audio department lead for American Audio Visual Inc., she has been handling audio for high profile figures such as Hillary Clinton, Ron DeSantis, and most recently Vice President JD Vance alongside White House Communications. In addition, she has mixed important Board of Directors meetings for large companies like Space Florida, and Scouting America. In a male-dominated industry, she’s built a reputation in corporate audio for precision, professionalism, and the kind of behind-the-scenes excellence that makes her one of live sound’s true inspirations.

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289 - Finding the Money to Make Movies, with Carlos López Estrada

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Independent film financing can be one of the most mysterious — and most essential — parts of getting a movie made. In this illuminating panel discussion, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker (and Dolby Creator Lab Grant winner) Carlos López Estrada leads a practical conversation about how projects move from script to package to market, what financiers are actually looking for, and what emerging filmmakers can do to give their films the best possible chance of getting made.

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- Marissa Frobes – Media Finance Agent, CAA

- Chris Quintos Cathcart – Independent Financier and Co-CEO of Unapologetic Projects

- Riel Roch-Decter – Producer (“Earnhardt”) and Co-founder of MEMORY

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The Poop Song Conspiracy

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

One day, Ethan had an unfortunate bathroom incident. Then, he found an entire collection of songs online with his name in the title… and they all seemed to be about that embarrassing moment. That experience sent Ethan and his sister down a bizarre rabbit hole involving AI music, lots of poop jokes, and possibly the world’s most prolific songwriter. This story comes from the Hyperfixed podcast.

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Bonus #4 LIFE UNEARTHED with Ariel Waldman, Edith Mudge, Nathan Moody

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the 3 Year anniversery episode of Field & Foley!

Today we have a rare treat for you, as I get to speak to three lovely people that made something truly wonderful! We're speaking about Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman, Edith Mudge and Nathan Moody.

Ariel Waldman is an explorer and filmmaker. Her expeditions take her from tallgrass prairies and deep-sea canyons to the icy realms of Antarctica. In these remarkable places, she films otherworldly life beneath the surface, including the extraordinary lives of microscopic animals. Ariel is the creator and host of LIFE UNEARTHED - the documentary we are speaking about today.

Ariel is also a National Geographic Explorer, TED speaker, and author. She has served as an advisor to NASA on astrobiology, human spaceflight and advanced technologies.

Edith Mudge is a composer, orchestrator, and music editor based in Los Angeles. Her portfolio spans a wide variety of genres that converge at her love of live instrumentation, synth programming, teamwork, and attention to detail. In addition to composing all the music for Life Unearthed, she orchestrated and produced the score’s live recordings in Los Angeles and Europe.

Nathan Moody, the Supervising Sound Editor works as a freelancer as well as through Skywalker Sound. He has worked on blockbuster feature films, award-winning documentaries, and award-winning games for AAA studios and indie developers alike. He handled all sound design, editing, and mixing duties on Life Unearthed.

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357 - The Rip

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

One of the most watched films ever on Netflix is the recent Joe Carnahan directed action-thriller, The Rip. Key members of the sound team sat down with me at Formosa Hollywood to walk me down the path of the unique challenges this film presented them. From endless dog barking on set, to gun shots sounds that are huge, to a fun scene where they got to use ATMOS in a really special way. Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer Craig Mann is joined by Daniel Pagan (Supervising Sound Editor), Laura Wiest (Re-Recording Mixer) and Chase Keehn (Dial/ADR Supervisor) for this interesting deep dive into The Rip. ______SPONSORS: Sound Ideas had a great time at NAB this year, connecting with professionals across media, post-production, and broadcast. They launched a limited-time NAB Sale around the event, offering 50% off their catalog of professional sound effects libraries. This sale is available to everyone, whether you made it to NAB or not. Due to strong interest, that sale has now been extended for a limited time. So even though NAB has wrapped, there’s still a chance to take advantage of the savings - but not for long. You can check out the extended sale at http://sound-ideas.com/ ________ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Find out more at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store _______ Make sure you are up to date with everything Tonebenders is doing, from upcoming events to the latest episodes by signing up for the once-a-month Tonebenders email newsletter: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/join-our-email-list/ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/357-the-rip/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead