About this episode

The episode features a discussion with sound designer J Lee Glassburn about his work on 'Old Cove' and the importance of sound in storytelling.

In this episode of Old Cove Writers' Room, we celebrate our recent win at the LA Web Fest for Best Sound Design. The team chats with J Lee Glassburn, the talented sound designer behind the immersive world of 'Old Cove.' J Lee shares insights on his creative process, the art of building emotion through sound, and the challenges of editing a purely audio drama. We delve into specific episodes, including the season two finale, discuss the intricacies of sound layering, and reveal how crucial audio is to storytelling. We also touch on the remarkable chemistry and dedication of the cast and crew. Join us for an engaging discussion on the magic of sound design in bringing 'Old Cove' to life! Learn more about Old Cove here: IG: @OldCovePodcast Threads: @OldCovePodcast Bluesky: @oldcovepodcast.bsky.social southernqueernetwork.com/oldcove

People in this episode

Guest: J Lee Glassburn

Topics covered

• sound design
• audio drama
• creative process
• storytelling
• cast chemistry

Keywords

• sound design
• audio drama
• LA Web Fest
• Old Cove
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Old Cove, LA Web Fest, Southern Queer Network

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