Field & Foley

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 e...

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 docum...

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 A...

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...

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 bread...

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 Ou...

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 Vo...

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...

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. Su...

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 form...

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-autho...

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 sou...

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. N...

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 comm...

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. J...

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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...

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 st...

I’m excited to introduce my next guest Adrian Ide! I had the pleasure of meeting him at GamesCom where we dove deep into conversations about audio, games and other media. Adrian is currently studying film and television production where he is honing his craft in storytelling and production. As Adrian is legally blind, it gives him a unique perspective in his work in the world of audio.  Suppo...

Our guest on Field and Foley today is Anna B Savage, a London based singer and songwriter known for her stark and reflective compositions that blend vulnerability and strength. With a striking voice and minimalist approach, she creates deeply emotional soundscapes that linger long after listening. Following a critically acclaimed debut album A Common Term and album In|Flux Anna has cemented hersel...

Molly Heady-Carroll is a 'Creature Consultant' and co-founder of Arcane Circus, a Netherlands-based game studio. She tours the world lecturing on the art of designing creatures and consulting for a wide variety of clients including the likes of BBC, Netflix, and Universal. | Molly HC on: X | LinkedIn | Zenibeasts | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The...

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. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-vriend/ | https://x.com/KayVriend | Cora Cacao...

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Matt Mikkelsen, a sound recordist, sound designer, and documentary filmmaker based in Duluth, Minnesota. With a career dedicated to recording, researching, and preserving natural soundscapes, Matt has collaborated with many big names like Skywalker Sound, Microsoft or Apple. As the Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks for Quiet Parks Internationa...

Our guest is Aaron Brown, a seasoned audio professional specializing in game audio, music composition, and field recording. Aaron has worked with industry giants like Electronic Arts, Lucasarts and Naughty Dog, contributing to award-winning games such as Call of Duty Vanguard and Uncharted 3. Currently based in Austin, TX, Aaron is an active supporter of the local game audio community and continue...

Today, we are welcoming three guests, Jeremy S. Bloom, Daniel Timmons and Tony Volante, who all worked on the wonderful documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man" 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-...