The Sound Seat with Audio Militia

🎙️ The Sound Seat — New Episode Out Now This week, we’re joined by Ying-Poi De Lacey , Director, for a conversation that explores the nuance of visual storytelling and the thinking behind powerful creative work. From craft to execution, this episode unpacks what it really takes to bring ideas to life in a way that resonates. 📌 Watch/Listen here. Brought to you by Audio Militia . #TheSoundSeat #Po...

The Sound Seat is BACK🎙️ We’re kicking things off with award winning director, Ying Poi De Lacey , and this is just a glimpse of what’s coming. From starting out as a creative researcher at Bouffant (Velocity Film’s sister company), to building a strong foundation in film and advertising, and now directing at Massif, her journey is as considered as the work she creates. Her first commercial piece...

Claire Stewart takes a seat on The Sound Seat for a thoughtful conversation on the craft of editing — shaping narrative, refining rhythm, and guiding meaning across screen and sound. From structure to subtlety, this is a deep dive into the role editors play in bringing stories to life. Watch and listen now. #TheSoundSeat #AudioMilitia #ClaireStewart #Editor #PostProduction #CreativeIndustry #Story...

🎬 Trailer out now. Claire Stewart - Takes the SEAT. A focused conversation on the craft of editing, shaping narrative, and the role editors play in guiding story, rhythm, and meaning across screen and sound. Full episode dropping soon. #TheSoundSeat   #AudioMilitia   #ClaireStewart   #Editor   #PostProduction   #CreativeIndustry   #Storytelling   #PodcastTrailer

Mike Sharman from Retroviral takes The Sound Seat . A grounded conversation on creativity, culture, and the realities of building ideas that resonate — from brand thinking and storytelling to navigating today’s advertising landscape. - Listen now. #TheSoundSeat #AudioMilitia #MikeSharman #Retroviral #CreativeIndustry #Advertising #BrandStrategy #SoundAndStorytelling

🎙️ Mike Sharman from Retroviral takes the seat. Dive into a conversation on creativity, culture, and the thinking behind ideas that cut through the noise — from building bold brands to navigating modern advertising. Trailer out now. Full episode dropping soon. #TheSoundSeat #AudioMilitia #Retroviral #CreativeIndustry #Advertising #BrandBuilding #SoundAndStorytelling

South African director Lindo Langa takes us inside his world of storytelling — where vision meets emotion, and every frame carries purpose. From redefining narratives to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, Lindo shares the moments, mindset, and creative risks that shaped his journey behind the lens.🎙️ Watch the full episode now — only on The Sound Seat by Audio Militia. #TheSoundSeat #L...

Episode 5 of The Sound Seat is live! Our guest this week is Monareng Makwetla , Managing Director & Executive Producer at Triple Story . He joins us to talk about the power of authentic storytelling, the challenges of film production, and how African narratives are finding their place on the global stage. Listen to the full episode now — brought to you by Audio Militia .

The trailer for The Sound Seat Episode 5 is here! This episode features Monareng Makwetla , Managing Director & Executive Producer at Triple Story . Get a preview of his thoughts on storytelling, the business of film production, and shaping African narratives for the global stage. Full episode coming soon. Brought to you by Audio Militia . #TheSoundSeat #Podcast #FilmProduction #Storytelling #...

🎧 New Podcast Episode: The Sound Seat with Sbu Sithole In this episode, we sit down with one of the leading voices shaping the South African creativeindustry — Sbu Sithole of The Odd Number. We talk agency-building, creative bravery, and what it means to create work that resonates with local culture and global quality. Tune in now on your preferred platform. Available on: youtube, spotify, apple...

🎙 The Sound Seat | Episode 4 Trailer This week, we’re joined by Sbu Sithole — co-founder and creative director at The Odd Number. In this trailer, Sbu reflects on how purpose-driven work and culturally relevant storytelling canchange the face of advertising. The full episode drops soon. Subscribe and follow us to stay updated.

Episode 3 is Out Now! The latest episode of The Sound Seat — the podcast by Audio Militia — features none other than visionary director Thati Pele . From Netflix hits like Blood & Water and Savage Beauty , to unforgettable campaigns for VW and Spotify, Thati’s work continues to push creative boundaries in film and advertising. Episode 3 is now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube....

NEW Trailer Alert! We’re excited to spotlight the brilliant Thati Pele in Episode 3 of The Sound Seat — the podcast by Audio Militia. From directing Netflix standouts like Blood & Water and Savage Beauty, to creating unforgettable ads for VW and Spotify, Thati’s bold storytelling is redefining both the screen and the ad world. Episode 3 is coming soon — stay tuned! In the meantime, stream our...

🎙️ Episode 2 of The Sound Seat is out NOW! Today’s guest is the incredible Monde Mkhizwana ⁠ — founder of WONGA MUSIC, the trailblazing music agency reshaping sound in film, TV, and advertising. With deep roots in both creative direction and business, Monde Mkhizwana has built a brand that fuses artistry with strategy. From scoring award-winning campaigns to redefining the audio landscape, his app...

In episode 2 of The Sound Seat we chat to Monde Mkhizwana: South African drummer, producer, founder of Wonga Music, and passionate ethnomusicologist.

Today in the sound seat, we welcome Nick Argyros—a multi-talent who has left his mark in both the creative and tech worlds. Starting as a drummer in iconic South African bands likeSeether and 16Stitch, Nick toured internationally and worked with legendary producers, honing a unique perspective on creativity and collaboration. Now, as the founder and CEO of GotBot, one of Africa's top AI startups,...

Welcome to  The Sound Seat,  Brought to you by Audio Militia  — the podcast where we chat about different aspects of audio . We dive deep into the world of sound in advertising — from the minds behind the music to the brands that bring it to life.  Join us as we chat with creatives, directors, producers, and sound lovers alike to uncover how audio shapes stories, stirs emotion, and changes the way...

Today, in the sound seat, we welcome Nick Argyros, a multi-talent who has left his mark in both the creative and tech worlds, and he started as a drummer in iconic South African bands like Seether and 16-Stitch. Nick has toured internationally and worked with legendary producers, honing a unique perspective on creativity and collaboration. Now as the founder and CEO of GotBot, one of Africa's top...