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Field & Foley

Ben Reichstein

Welcome to Field & Foley! From capturing nature's sounds to studio tinkering, we share stories from professional sound designers, field recordists, foley artists, musicians or other audio professions from all walks of the arts. Together, we'll be answering your questions and giving tips to help beginners get started.

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#55
August 24 · 59 min
Starting HARMONIC CONTENT a zine about sound with Dante Fumo
Our guest today is Dante Fumo, a post production engineer for film, animation and podcast who you might know from the wonderful audio zine "Harmonic Content". If not, what are you waiting for? Seriously. Pick it up! Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#54
July 27 · 49 min
The Sounds of PLANETENVERTEIDIGUNGSKANONENKOMMANDANT with Torbjørn Svendsen
My guest this time is Torbjørn Svendsen, a freelance sound designer from Norway. You might have already seen him on Youtube as I briefly held an interview at Gamescom last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QdXOQYjrKU So today we catch up about his work on the wonderfully named video game Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant and whatever else I come up with! Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#52
May 25 · 1 hr
Sci-fi and Animation sound in TEEN TITANS GO!, JURASSIC WORLD and more with Grace Stensland
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
May 19 · 53 min
Bonus #5 The incredible process of recording LORD OF THE FLIES, MONKEY MAN and more with Ande Schurr
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
May 10 · 1 hr 3 min
Bonus #4 LIFE UNEARTHED with Ariel Waldman, Edith Mudge, Nathan Moody
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#51
April 27 · 1 hr 54 min
How TWENTY THOUSAND HERTZ opened a door to behind the scenes of DISNEY, SNL and more with Dallas Taylor
I'm super exited, because my guest today is Dallas Taylor, a sonic strategist and storyteller. Dallas is not only the host of Twenty Thousand Hertz - the wonderful podcast about the world's most iconic and fascinating sounds but also has been leading a sound design agency and making amazing documentaries on Youtube, showing us an inside look behind the scenes of Disney Park audio, mixing for live shows like Jeopardy, SNL and many more! If you haven't seen it yet I can heavily recommend you check it out! And as a special recommendation from Dallas, check out the wonderful episode about the beautiful story behind a single line of dialogue in Halo: https://www.20k.org/episodes/the-autumn-shes-been-hit Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#50
March 23 · 1 hr 3 min
The rich soundscape of FRANKENSTEIN with Scott Hitchon
Today’s guest is Scott Hitchon, a freelance DGC sound editor and re-recording mixer working out of Toronto, Canada. Scott has won awards such as a DGC Award for the show Fellow Travelers and a CSA for Best Sound, Non-Fiction for the documentary Once Were Brothers. Most recently working on the BAFTA, MPSE, and Oscar nominated film: Frankenstein. Scott brings stories to life and adds depth and breadth to each production through sound. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#49
February 23 · 1 hr 7 min
Bringing animation to life on ADVENTURE TIME, ADULT SWIMS THE ELEPHANT through Sound Editing with Scott Manke
My guest today is Scott Manke, a audio post-production professional specializing in sound effects. With over a decade of experience in sound editing, sound design, and video and audio production Scott’s work spans award-winning animated shows, features, and audio dramas for studios like Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, HBO Max, and Disney. He’s also collaborated with artists such as Halsey and Fall Out Boy, and most recently worked on Adult Swim's The Elephant, a three-act narrative experiment in which each creator or pair of creators develops a segment independently, without seeing what the others are making. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#48
January 26 · 1 hr 14 min
The art of capturing hyperrealistic animal sounds with Mattia Cellotto
Today I’m excited to welcome Mattia Cellotto, a passionate field recordist and sound designer whose love for audio starts at the source: recording. With over 10 years of experience creating highly respected sound libraries, Mattia has built a reputation for deeply understanding the raw materials of sound and transforming them into powerful creative tools. His latest release, Animal Hyperrealism Vol. IV, continues a celebrated series, capturing many ultra-detailed animal vocalisations recorded at 192kHz — perfect for creative soundwork! Alongside his library work, he’s contributed sound design to major titles like Battlefield V and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, as well as commercials for brands like Google and Nickelodeon. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#47
Dec 29, 2025 · 58 min
Building a Dolby ATMOS Studio from scratch with Franck Reisner
Franck Reisner is a producer, cultural entrepreneur and studio founder. He built Studio89, Estonia’s first Dolby Atmos Music studio, from scratch – starting with straw panels and a DIY spirit – into a hub for immersive sound, mixing, and international collaboration. Today, Studio89 unites engineers, musicians, and composers across recording, post-production, and game audio. Franck’s vision reaches beyond the studio: he is developing a Music Production House in Tallinn, a future hub of studios, rehearsal rooms, and creative companies, designed to anchor local talent and connect Estonia internationally. With roots in theater and children’s musicals, and experience running professional songwriting camps, he sees music as both a craft and a bridge. His work brings together cultures and partners from Estonia, Sweden, the UK, and beyond — building spaces where collaboration and creativity can thrive. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#46
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The sound of STEVE, ANEMONE, BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO with Stevie Haywood
My guest today is Stevie Haywood, a UK-based Production Sound Mixer with extensive experience across narrative film, television, and documentary. He has contributed to a diverse range of productions, from intimate, character-driven dramas to ambitious large-scale period pieces. And recently he has worked on the stellar dramas STEVE on Netflix and ANEMONE in cinemas, both released early october. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#45
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Conjuring dark audio on BLOOD WEST with Piotr Stachera & Kacper Kajzderski
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#44
Sep 29, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Running a professional audio production studio with Gina Zdanowicz
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#43
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Terrifying ears in RESIDENT EVIL 7 BIOHAZARD, RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE with Ken Usami
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. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#42
Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Crafting signature sounds for THOR, DR STRANGE and more with Nia Hansen
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. The intro for this episode is a scene in Avengers: Endgame during the battle between Dr. Strange and Thanos. The ourto for this episode are scenes from Marvel's Dr. Strange. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#41
Jun 30, 2025 · 53 min
Calming Field Recording adventures in the UK with Oliver Menadue
Oliver Menadue is a UK based sound artist, and creater of the youtube channel Rare Finds Sound Design. Ollie takes his viewers along on his field recording adventures capturing the world one sound at a time through advanced recording techniques and self made microphones. He also crafts those sounds into sound effect packets, sharing his passion for sonic exploration with the broader creative community. Join on this episode as we talk about field recording, creative sonic creation, and getting started as a field recordist. Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#40
May 26, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Mixing Live Experiences for BJÖRK, AMY WHINEHOUSE and more with FOH John Gale
John Gale is the head of audio at Creative Technology Island and the front of house engineer for the iconic artist Björk. John has enjoyed two decades of an audio career that spans across live, studio, and post production sound. He has worked with highlighted artists like Brit Award winner Björk, the five time Grammy Award winner Amy Winehouse, and double Mercury winner PJ Harvey. John has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about the audio world that he shares with us in this episode! Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
May 10, 2025 · 2 min
Bonus #3 - Two Year Anniversary
Happy two year anniversary and thank you for listening! Merch out now and discounted for the next 24 hours! https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#39
Apr 28, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Composing for HELLDIVERS 2, CYBERPUNK 2077 & DEATHLOOP with Ross Tregenza
On this episode of Field and Foley my guest is Ross Tregenza, a BAFTA nominated video game composer and sound designer. With an incredible portfolio that includes Helldivers 2, Cyberpunk 2077, DEATHLOOP, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ross' work has helped to shape the sound of countless iconic games! Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!
#38
Mar 24, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Emotional Vocal impact in HOLLOW KNIGHT, ALAN WAKE 2 and SLAY THE PRINCESS with Amelia Jones
Amelia Jones is an award winning vocalist, known for her crystal clear tone and emotionally rich performances. Her voice has been featured in award winning video games and productions like Hollow Knight, Alan Wake 2, Visions, Eden, and one of my personal favorites, Slay the Princess. Based in Bristol, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her passion for contemporary music and her storytelling through sound! Support this Podcast If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests: https://field-and-foley-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://www.patreon.com/fieldandfoley https://ko-fi.com/fieldandfoley Thank you for listening!

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