Audio Podcast AllianceWelcome to the Audio Podcast Alliance:

There are a lot of excellent podcasts about sound out there, and I’m happy to let you know that a hand-picked selection of these have now joined forces in the newly-formed Audio Podcast Alliance.

The goal behind the Audio Podcast Alliance is to help bring more great sound stories out into the community – and beyond.

All members have been chosen because they create outstanding podcast episodes that cover sound from a wide range of perspectives – and there are more on the way, so this is just the beginning.

Without further ado, please meet the first members – and hear their latest episodes – below.

Best wishes and happy listening,
– Asbjoern Andersen

 
 

Quick Navigation – Podcast Overview:

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AMPS Podcast • CAS In Coversation • Field & Foley • Immersive Audio Podcast • LA Post Production Sound Design • Level with Emily Reese • Location Sound Podcast • Sound Business • Soundbytes Podcast • SoundGirls Podcast • Soundtrack Show • Soundworks Collection • The A Sound Effect Podcast • The Dolby Institute Podcast • The Game Audio Journey • The Hollywood Sound Museum Podcast • The Sound Architect Podcast • Tonebenders • Twenty Thousand Hertz

 

Audio Podcast Alliance Members, from A-Z:

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AMPS Podcast:


About the podcast: The official podcast of the Association of Motion Picture Sound, dedicated to discussing the creative and technical aspects of our diverse audio industry. Presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley. Visit the podcast website.

 

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Cinema Audio Society: In Conversation:


About the podcast: The CAS In Conversation podcast looks at the stellar sound contributions to the many outstanding films and television projects that have been seen, and more importantly, heard around the globe. Visit the podcast website.

 

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Field & Foley podcast:


About the podcast: From capturing nature’s sounds to studio tinkering, the Field & Foley podcast shares stories from all walks of the sound arts; answering your questions and giving tips to help beginners get started. Visit the podcast website.
 

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Immersive Audio Podcast:


About the podcast: Join host Oliver Kadel and guest presenters in conversation with industry thought leaders, practitioners, artists, academics and entrepreneurs discussing all aspects of this rapidly evolving industry, from art, science and business to practical insights and project case studies. Visit the podcast website.

 

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LA Post Production Sound Design:


About the podcast: Discussions with people in the post production sound industry in Los Angeles and elsewhere – hosted by George Haddad and Ethan Beigel.

Topics include sound design, workflows, favorite software and hardware, field recording, sound editing and mixing setups and plug-ins. Visit the podcast website.
 

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Level with Emily Reese:


About the podcast: Level with Emily Reese features great conversations about music in games, as well as voice actors, musicians, developers, audio directors and more. Visit the podcast website.
 
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Location Sound Podcast:


About the podcast: Each episode features location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. This podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location. Visit the podcast website.
 
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Sound Business with Akash Thakkar:


About the podcast: Join professional audio designer Akash Thakkar as he interviews successful audio professionals from every corner of the music and sound industries – taking a deep-dive into the business and mindset skills it takes to “make it” in the worlds of music and sound.

 

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Soundbytes:


About the podcast: A podcast about games and audio. Hosted by Derek Brown and Barney Oram.
 
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SoundGirls Podcast:


About the podcast: The SoundGirls Podcast speaks to audio professionals from all walks of life, to learn how we can better support one another towards a more diversified industry. They also talk to the soundgirls.org profile people and dive a little deeper with them.
 
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Soundtrack Show:


About the podcast: The Soundtrack Show is a look at film scores and soundtracks for some of the most popular movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Theater pieces of all time.
 
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Soundworks Collection:


About the podcast: The SoundWorks Collection is dedicated to profiling the greatest and upcoming sound minds from around the world and highlight their contributions. Go behind the scenes and straight to the dub stage for a look into audio post-production for feature films, video game sound design, and original soundtrack composition. Visit the podcast website.
 
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The A Sound Effect Podcast:


About the podcast: The A Sound Effect Podcast is the world’s first podcast dedicated to sound effects. It highlights independent sound effects creators, exciting new trends in the sound community, and features interviews on the sound for film and games. Visit the podcast website.
 
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The Dolby Institute Podcast:


About the podcast: Go behind-the-scenes with top sound artists and creative teams on the Dolby Institute Podcast. Visit the podcast website.
 

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The Game Audio Journey:


About the podcast: A look into the world of getting a job in game audio – featuring interviews with newly-hired game audio people. Hosted by Tye Hastings. 
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The Hollywood Sound Museum Podcast:


About the podcast: The Hollywood Sound Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the craft of creating audio for entertainment, and the podcast features conversations with the talented people behind it… including sound editors, mixers, composers, musicians, voice artists, and more.
Hosted by Steve Lee, Richard Anderson, and Eric Potter.

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The Sound Architect Podcast:


About the podcast: Features interviews with your favourite voice actors, composers, sound designers and other top audio professionals around the globe about their journeys and projects. Listen now to hear their journeys and advice. Visit the podcast website.
 

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Tonebenders:

About the podcast: Tonebenders is a sound design podcast dedicated to covering the worlds of sound editing, field recording and audio post production for film, television and gaming. Through interviews and experiments they delve into everything from foley to plugins. Visit the podcast website.
 

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Twenty Thousand Hertz:


About the podcast: Join Twenty Thousand Hertz host Dallas Taylor and team as they reveal the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Visit the podcast website.
 
 
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