Audio Talks

Tune in to explore the art of sound with a very special guest, Josh Harmon. Josh is a Foley artist, percussionist, and the creator of the hit online series, "Rhythms of Comedy". With millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, he brings a unique blend of comedy, music, and sound design to his massive audience. On Audio Talks, we dive into his fascinating journey, his passion for drumm...

Discover the Future of Sports Broadcasting! In this episode, host Oisin Lunny dives deep into the cutting-edge world of sports broadcasting with two industry experts: Nuno Duarte, Broadcast Sound Design & Audio Manager at Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), and Anaïs Libolt, Director of Broadcast & Content, Europe at Dolby. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how immersive audio and Dolby...

Explore how Auracast is set to transform audio experiences and connectivity across various devices. In this episode, Chuck Sabin, Senior Director of Market Development at Bluetooth SIG, and Mikael Herje, Director of Global Category Communication for Headphones and Wearables at HARMAN, discuss the latest in Bluetooth innovation - recorded live from IFA in Berlin. Together with host Oisin Lunny, the...

In this episode, we explore the immersive world of JBL Land on Roblox. Our guests include Antonina Filonenko, Social Media Manager for JBL Land and Roblox Lead at Harman ; Tim Van der Wiel, Founder at GoSpooky; and Annabelle aka Robuilds, a renowned Roblox influencer with over 21 million views on YouTube. Together, they share insights on how brands can revolutionize virtual engagement through musi...

Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking Art of Noise exhibition at SFMOMA. Curator Joseph Becker takes you on an immersive audio/visual journey through 100 years of design revolutionizing how we experience music - from classic album artwork to innovative sound installations and vintage audio tech.

In this episode, AudioTalks host Oisin Lunny chats with musician, marketer, and entrepreneur Akshai Sarin. Dive deep into his path and experiences in the music industry, disruptive marketing, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Explore Akshai's groundbreaking creation SonoKinesis that transforms everyday objects into dynamic musical instruments. And discover how he turned an entire cruise ship int...

This episode is a must-listen for all aspiring musicians and entrepreneurs. Tune in to discover two fascinating life paths that couldn't be more different yet eventually intersected: Able Heart, former Olympic-level snowboarder turned music producer, and Lior Tibon, CEO & Co-founder of Duetti and former COO of Tidal. Lior shares his groundbreaking approach to financing in the music industry and ho...

In this episode, Audio Talks host Oisin Lunny chats with Enno Vandermeer, visionary founder of Roon Labs. Gain insights into the functions of the innovative music server system Roon, its role in the music streaming market, and thoughts about future developments in the audio market.

In this episode, Audio Talks host Oisin Lunny chats with renowned music critic and author of "The Sound of Being Human" Jude Rogers about the fascinating impact that music can have on our lives. Get scientific insights on how the development of the adolescent brain influences our love for music and how we perceive sound even before we are born.

Join us for a deep dive into how to grow, succeed, and make money in the music and music licensing business! With over 6000 music placements and multiple awards, including an Emmy, there's no one better to discuss this topic with than Michèle Vice-Maslin, hit music producer, songwriter, publisher, speaker and educator.

Hot off the press from HARMAN ExPLORE in Las Vegas! Tune in to find out what will be driving the audio business in 2024: what are the trends, what do consumers want and what new products and features can we look forward to? Host Oisin Lunny is joined by two experts to discuss all things audio. Evelyn Heinbach, Vice President, Corporate Strategy - Lifestyle Division HARMAN and Carsten Olesen, Presi...

Tune in as Oisin Lunny speaks to Charlie Harding & Nate Sloan, whose passion for pop has ignited the airwaves since 2014 with Switched on Pop - a podcast that has broken down plenty of pop songs to find out: What makes a hit?

Can music make your cats and dogs happier, calmer and more relaxed? In this episode, Oisin Lunny speaks to Amman Ahmed, President of Music For Pets, nicknamed "Petflix," the company that makes calming music to ease the sensitive souls of our furry friends, prone to separation anxiety and fear of unknown noises.

In this episode host Oisin Lunny is joined by two experienced musicians who take you behind the scenes into the secret lives of session musicians: Steven Fuller, conference moderator and speaker and Global Community Manager for Race in STEM and former session musician with the likes of Lily Allen and the James Taylor Quartet. And Shawn Lee, session musician (e.g. Spice Girls!), multi-intrumentalis...

In this episode we speak to two AI visionaries to get the lowdown on AI, IP and creativity. Are the new tools friend or foe to our most human capabilities – the capability to create? And what does generative AI mean for the laws around intellectual property? Our guests: - Arun Sundararajan, NYU professor of Entrepreneurship and Technology & author of "The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and...

Get an exclusive peek behind the curtain at the Martin Garrix & JBL Music Academy, where selected young talents from all around the world were getting the lowdown on everything they need to be successful artists. From music writing, DJ skills, production, toplines, and remixing alongside marketing, social media, PR and personal branding, everything is covered. Who were the teachers? Martin Garrix...

Music can bring back memories, soothe the soul and make your heart beat faster, but can it "biohack" the mind? Two of the world’s leading experts on ceremonial music, Regan Hillier and JoanPa speak about their own journeys of ritual, initiation, discovery and healing through music, and outline the effect that ceremonial music can have on every aspect of your being. Prepare to be uplifted and bioha...

We're back with Season 8 of Audio Talks! Recorded on site at CLUB JBL in Berlin - join us for a deep dive into the captivating world of spatial audio, where immersive sound takes center stage. From cinemas to cars, from headphones to homes, we're breaking the stereo barrier and stepping into a new era of audio magic. Join host Oisin Lunny as he unravels the tech, innovation, and artistry behind Sp...

Join us and meet one of the greatest names in modern music, a creative giant who's work has moved the hearts of millions with his countless hits like Slumdog Millionaire and Jai Ho: A. R. Rahman, Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer and performer. Host Oisin Lunny speaks to him about his (spiritual) way to success, his career, biggest projects, what inspires him most, and why it's so importan...

What happens when the exacting standards of new generations of digital natives meet design inspiration, technical innovation and engineering excellence? The audio Luxumer is born! Could this be the most sophisticated consumer yet? Audio Talks is joined by two of HARMAN’s foremost luxury audio experts, recording live at the High-End music tech conference in Munich, to discuss this fascinating new a...

In this episode we investigate the fine art of library music, where some of the world's best musicians produce collections of music to be used as sonic backdrops to films, TV series and viral social media videos. Oisin Lunny speaks to top-flight musicians, producers, composers and long-time creative partners Ted Barnes and Ali Friend about how they got into making library music and what makes it s...

From accountant to founder of a music school that empowers women to produce music, tune in for a fascinating podcast with Xylo Aria. Talented musician, songwriter, engineer and producer in addition to her work for MPW. Inspiring not only for women seeking their place in the music industry, but also for men who want to be their champions.

We're getting up close and personal with one of the most enigmatic names in dance music nightlife: The Secret DJ. He has experienced it all throughout four decades at the pointy end of electronic music. Host Oisin Lunny speaks to him about his life spent in nightclubs and the profound shared experience of dancing to great music on great soundsystems. Tune in!

From the first words of the "talkies" in 1927, the art of cinematic sound has been driving the latest innovations in audio technology for almost 100 years. But in the aftermath of the global pandemic and with the rise of the video streaming giants such as Netflix, more and more consumers are enjoying epic cinematic masterpieces at home. But can they enjoy epic cinema sound as well? Host Oisin Lunn...

Tune in and find out why fractional ownership is the ultimate growth hack for the music industry. Audio Talks host Oisin Lunny met music industry digital pioneer and firestarter Scott Cohen on location at ESNS in Groningen, Netherlands to talk about the revolutionary idea behind his new company JKBX. If you can buy shares of a company, why can't you buy shares in Justin Bieber's music catalog? Now...