Field & Foley

Ben Reichstein
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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.

  1. OCT 27

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 8m

  2. SEP 29

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 13m

  3. AUG 25

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 15m

  4. JUL 28

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 15m

  5. JUN 30

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    53 min

  6. MAY 26

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 21m

  7. MAY 10 · BONUS

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    3 min

  8. APR 28

    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 PodcastIf 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!

    1h 5m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Reichstein
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Ben Reichstein
  • Show Website
    Field & Foley

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