New podcasts about sound in October 2024 Asbjoern Andersen


Looking for something great to listen to? We've found some excellent podcast episodes about sound for you - in this roundup:

CAS In Conversation Podcast Series – Anna Behlmer CAS, re-recording mixer with 10 Oscar nominations, talks about her experiences mixing sound effects on various films.

 

Tonebenders Podcast Podcast Series – Renowned, multi-award winning musician and bandleader Jon Batiste discusses his unique approach to scoring the film “Saturday Night.”

 

Immersive Audio Podcast Podcast Series – Sol Rezza, composer and sound designer, discusses her experiences in immersive narratives and spatial audio, influenced by her time in Mexico.

 

Field & Foley Podcast Series – Käy Vriend, Dutch texture artist, military veteran, and founder of Icebreaker Creative Mentoring, talks about her work and guidance for those seeking to enter the games industry.

 

Sound Business with Akash Thakkar Podcast Series – James Thatcher, sound designer and nature recordist, discusses his diverse background and the creation of his sound packs, including “Firearm Mechanics and Handling.”

 

Dolby Creator Talks Podcast Series – Hildur Guðnadóttir and Jason Ruder discuss their work on the film “Joker: Folie à Deux,” including the challenges of evolving the sound of the Joker universe and incorporating new musical elements.

 

Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Series – Dan Brumm, sound designer and mixer for “Bluey,” discusses the show’s creation, challenges faced in season one, and the unique sound design techniques used.

 

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CAS In Conversation Podcast Series – Ep.15: Anna Behlmer CAS with Josh Anderson CAS:

Re-recording Mixer Anna Behlmer CAS has been honored with 10 Oscar nominations and 12 CAS nominations in addition to being the 2018 CAS Career Achievement recipient. Through her experiences mixing on such films as Braveheart, L.A. Confidential, Evita, Moulin Rouge, Blood Diamond and Star Trek, she brings an in-depth approach to mixing sound effects to the discussion. Interviewed by Joshua Anderson CAS this episode was recorded in Los Angeles.

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Tonebenders Podcast Podcast Series – Ep. 282: Jon Batiste & His Unique Score For Saturday Night:

“Best Score” Oscar winner and Grammy “Album of the Year” winner, Jon Batiste joins Tonebenders to talk about his score for the Jason Reitman film, Saturday Night. He discusses the unusual way the music was recoded. It was captured on the set of the film during the evenings, after shooting was wrapped up each day. He also explains the way this idea came together and the people he collaborated with in order to pull it off.

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Immersive Audio Podcast Podcast Series – Ep. 105: Sol Rezza (Dimensions Of A Sphere):

In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the composer and sound designer – Sol Rezza from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sol Rezza is a composer, sound designer, and audio engineer who has carved a path in the realms of immersive narratives and spatial audio. Residing in Mexico for 14 years enriched her understanding of soundscapes and aboriginal narratives concerning time and space. This exploration period led to a diverse skill set, including sound engineering, sound design, room acoustics, spatial audio, and immersive audio. Sol talks about her projects whilst exploring concepts of time and space through the lens of new technologies such as spatial audio and artificial intelligence.

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Field & Foley Podcast Series – Käy Vriend | Serious Games, VR, Military Service, Remote Viewing – In The Keep:

Käy Vriend is a Dutch texture artist, military veteran, and founder of Icebreaker Creative Mentoring, a company that helps people get the advice and guidance needed to break into the games industry. Here we discuss Käy’s military career, his work with Meta, his experience and thoughts on remote viewing, and lots more.

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Sound Business with Akash Thakkar Podcast Series – Ep. 77: Becoming a Sound Designer Later On During Your Career with James Thatcher:

My guest today is James Thatcher, a sound designer and nature recordist based out of Seattle, Washington. He has had an incredibly diverse set of experiences before getting into the world of pro audio, most notably working in Michelin Star restaurants in France before making his way into the world of game audio years later. He has released approximately 17 sound packs, with the most recent titled, “Firearm Mechanics and Handling”.

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Dolby Creator Talks Podcast Series – Ep. 212 – The Music of Joker: Folie à Deux, with Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir:

Academy Award®-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and executive music producer Jason Ruder join our guest host, music journalist Jon Burlingame, to discuss their extraordinary work on “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning “Joker” comes with high expectations, and Hildur and Jason talk about the challenge of evolving the sound of the Joker universe, while incorporating new elements like live-recorded songs and experimental instruments. They discuss how the music helps define the tone of the movie, blurring the lines between score and song to create an immersive experience.

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Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast Series – The Sound of… BLUEY!!!:

Since its debut in 2018, Bluey has become one of the most popular and beloved TV shows of all time. In this episode, Bluey‘s sound designer and mixer Dan Brumm walks us through how the show began, the unique challenges of season one, and the lengths he goes to give the show its organic sound. Plus, Dallas reveals the secret timing of the Bluey theme song.’

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