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#021 Russ Hughes: He's keeping score and we should be paid more
Mar 30, 2026
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Oct 24, 2025
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#018 Mark Franken: On designing the tools that re-conformed an entire industry
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| 3/30/26 |  #021 Russ Hughes: He's keeping score and we should be paid more | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to Russ Hughes, who founded the Production Expert blog nearly 20 years ago. Now it attracts over 7 million viewers a year: and all of them drawn to the Expert website by the blog's justifiable reputation for trustworthy, relevant and topical free content for audio-post and music studio professionals. Five years ago, in the midst of Covid, Production Expert ran a survey to capture the financial health of freelancers in the professional audio industry. Five years on, it has just published its latest survey – and with the number of respondents almost doubled, it makes for sobering reading…work patterns have shifted, costs have risen and maintaining a steady income is clearly taking more effort than it once did. At times, this is a frank and revealing conversation that makes for difficult listening (please note this episode does contain a reference to suicide); particularly as Russ dives into the survey and lifts the veil on what the true cost is to current craft creatives, in terms of their financial, physical and mental health. About the presenters: You can find out more about Russ Hughes's work here and here. The Production Expert website is here and you can read the 2026 Production Expert survey here. Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here. Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Details of Neil's books, including his best-seller 'Sound for Moving Pictures', are available here. Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  #020 Pip Piper: The role of documentary in social change | Over a 30-year career, UK indie Producer and Director Pip Piper has Produced nine feature documentaries, including 'Mountain Biking: The Untold British Story' and 'Bicycle', both with two-times BAFTA winning director Michael Baig-Clifford; directed six feature documentaries, including the music industry trilogy 'Last Shop Standing', 'The Vinyl Revival' and 'Long and Winding Road'; and Exec Produced three more. He also Produced the critically acclaimed drama feature 'The Insatiable Moon'. But Pip has also been busy in other areas, too; for 30 years he has run the One Small Barking Dog charity; spent 16 years running production company Blue Hippo Media; 10 years as the Chair of the West Midlands Producers Forum; 10 years teaching an MA in film distribution and marketing; and he has run three film festivals. Pip has a new feature documentary coming to British cinemas in March 2026, called 'Jo In The Water'. It was filmed throughout 2025 and it follows Jo Bateman, an Exmouth-based sea swimmer, who became a "reluctant activist" campaigning for clean water in UK rivers and seas when the dumping of millions of litres of raw sewage by her local water company impacted her physical and mental health — a familiar story all over the UK; and such has been the impact of the documentary, on March the 2nd, British MPs attended a special screening of the film at Westminster. For his work in highlighting social issues to bring about awareness and change, we might fairly describe Pip as an "active activist". About the presenters: You can find out more about Pip Piper's work here and here; and a selection of his films can be found on the Vimeo on Demand site, for instance here and here. Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here. Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Details of Neil's books, including his best-seller 'Sound for Moving Pictures', are available here. Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 |  #019 Jonathan Glazier: the heavy lifting behind light entertainment | Jonathan Glazier is one of the television industry's leading lights in television Light Entertainment. Over a 40-year career, Jonathan has directed and produced some of the most popular TV shows, such as 'Stars in Their Eyes', 'Gladiators', 'The Weakest Link' and 'Asia's Got Talent' (and he has the awards to prove it). He has the rare experience of firstly consulting to, and then leading, one of the BBC's most historically significant and influential departments as the Editor of BBC Light Entertainment and International Formats. Today, he works with global clients as diverse as CBC and NHK and creates formats for widely different cultures from 'Suka Lattew' in Malaysia to 'How Normal are You?' in New Zealand. But Jonathan's remarkable television career started in the sound department at the famous ATV Elstree studios. Jonathan explains how this background has been the foundation of his incredible career. About the presenters: You can find out more about Jonathan Glazier's consultancy company here Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Details of Neil's books, including his best-seller 'Sound for Moving Pictures', are available here Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 9/29/25 |  #018 Mark Franken: On designing the tools that re-conformed an entire industry | Mark Franken is the double Emmy-winning creator of the sound editing software tools EdiCue, EdiLoad and EdiPrompt; products that since their inception in 2007, have come to be indispensable to dialogue editors, supervising sound editors, ADR recordists and re-recording mixers working in the sound for moving pictures sector. They are now the industry standard protocols for the organisation, exchange and delivery of post-production audio for film and television. With their time-saving capabilities, it's also fair to say that they have had a significant impact on the ability of streaming broadcasters to start the production trend for movie-length, multi-episodic series. But the integral component in each of these products is borne out of the experience of Mark Franken as a highly successful sound creative in both hemispheres… Before Mark founded his software company Sounds in Sync, he was a busy and time-pressed dialogue editor, sound effects editor, music editor and re-recording mixer, working on major motion pictures. FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025, enjoy 20% off ALL Sounds in Sync products by using the discount code: APPLEBISCUIT25 About the presenters: You can find out more about Mark Franken's products, and his company Sounds in Sync, here Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Dr. Neil Hillman YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 |  #017 Dr. Iain McGregor: Why hearing means feeling–designing sound for the real world | Dr Iain McGregor is an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, specialising in interactive media design and auditory perception research. His PhD in soundscape mapping examined how sound designers' expectations compare with listeners' experiences. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked across film, video games, theatre, radio, television, mixed reality, robotics, and auditory displays, exploring soundscapes, sonification, and human interaction. His patent Evaluation of Auditory Capabilities (WO2024041821A1) informs accessibility, user experience design, and auditory technologies. His research extends to human-robot interaction, and he currently consults for companies in mixed reality and robotics, shaping advanced auditory interfaces. About the presenters: You can find more about Iain McGregor's work here Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 7/1/25 |  #016 From Edgar Wallace to Wallace and Gromit–A Grand Day Out at the National Film and Television School | In the last of his mini-series of three documentaries recorded on a recent trip to the UK, Neil visits the home of the National Film and Television School at the historic Beaconsfield Film Studios in Buckinghamshire. On his visit, he is given unprecedented access to the workspaces, students, lecturers and visiting professionals that make NFTS such a unique establishment. Neil talks to Stephen Holdsworth, NFTS Chief Engineer about the history of the site; Guy Hake, Senior Lecturer on the Sound Design Masters course and Sound Design Masters student Tom Bosher; and BAFTA and Academy Award-winning Supervising Sound Editor Nina Hartstone about her work delivering master classes and how, through her work, she aims to help prepare the next generation of sound professionals to be industry-ready. About the presenters: You can find more about the National Film and Television School here Nina Hartstone at IMDb Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Dr. Neil Hillman – IMDb Programme edited and mixed by Dr. Neil Hillman on DaVinci Resolve v20. Recorded on location by Neil using a Sound Devices 664 recorder, with Sennheiser 416 and Sanken COS-11 microphones. YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticising", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. Excerpts from 'The Dinner After' and 'BABA' used with kind permission of NFTS. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 |  #015 Dead Cats and Fish Poles—The Story of the Basket Windshield | In this documentary, Neil looks at the emergence of location sound recording for cinema and one of the significant technological developments that enabled this. Starting with the Italian neorealism movement of the late 1940's, the desire for dialogue authenticity gained hold in 1950's Hollywood films. This and the artistic truth of French New Wave filmmaking in the 1960's led to the indispensability of the location sound recordist by the 1970's and one of their important needs was met by the invention and refinement of the now-familiar microphone basket windshield. To help tell the story, Neil plays real-world examples of Outside Broadcast sport; excerpts from classic movies and amateur YouTube filmmakers and also talks with Radius Windshields Managing Director Simon Davies as well as the owner and MD of plastic injection moulding company Elbmar Limited, Keven Rich and the Oscar-winning feature film Production Sound Mixer - and enthusiastic Radius Windshields user - Simon Hayes. About the presenters: You can find more about Simon Hayes' work here The Radius Windshield site is here Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Dr. Neil Hillman – IMDb Programme edited and mixed by Dr. Neil Hillman on DaVinci Resolve v20. Recorded on location by Neil using a Sound Devices 664 recorder, with Sennheiser 416 and Sanken COS-11 microphones. YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. Content: 02:39 – 03:25 The Bicycle Thieves, (1948), Dir. Vittorio De Sica 04:25 – 06:24 On the Waterfront, (1954), Dir. Elia Kazan 06:57 – 07:42 Breathless, (1960), Dir. Jean Luc Goddard 09:55 – 11:58 The Conversation, (1970), Dir. Francis Ford-Coppola 19:48 – 21:28 Les Misérables, (2012), Dir. Tom Hooper 27:52 – 28:50 @MakingParadiseinVA, YouTube channel (2023) 51:57 – 52:25 Wimbledon, Men's Singles Final 2024, Alcaraz v Djokovic 52:30 – 52:38 FIFA World Cup, South Africa 2010 53:41 – 54:21 Sydney 2000 Olympics, Men's-8 Rowing Final | — | ||||||
| 6/1/25 |  #014 Acoustic Ecology with Dr Jesse Budel | In this episode Neil and Jason speak with Dr Jesse Budel, a composer-performer, sound artist, academic and arts entrepreneur based in South Australia. As a composer, his works are for diverse media and spaces, ranging from concert works and installations to community and interdisciplinary collaborations. Jesse's PhD research at the Elder Conservatorium of Music focussed on adapting soundscape ecology to creative process, resulting in a body of works responding to South Australian ecosystems and soundscapes. As an emerging member of the Acoustic Ecology and Ecoacoustic communities, Jesse currently serves as the Secretary for both the Australian Forum for Acoustic Ecology and World Forum for Acoustic Ecology. This is a wide ranging interview discussing the history of Soundscape Ecology, as defined by the work of R Murray Schafer and the World Soundscape Project, starting in the 1970's, through to the present day scientific use of sound for bioacoustic research of natural environments. About the presenters: You can find more about Jesse and his work here: https://www.jesse-budel.com/about Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.audiosuite.co.uk/ Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Further reading and links: The World Soundscape Project: https://www.sfu.ca/~truax/wsp.html Principles of Soundscape Ecology: Discovering Our Sonic World by Bryan C. Pijanowski: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo187218508.html The Australian Acoustic Observatory: https://acousticobservatory.org/ SPAT Revolution: https://www.flux.audio/project/spat-revolution/ Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas See Dr Budel's Bandcamp page for a selection of his compositions here: https://jessebudel.bandcamp.com/ The final piece that ends the podcast is a clip from "Early Afternoon on the Mountain" from the Cathedrals album. YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  #013 Blast-off from Birmingham – The Story of Grosvenor Road Studios | In this documentary, Neil travels back to his home town of Birmingham to learn more about what he considers to be the city's best kept cultural secret – Grosvenor Road Studios: the family-run sound facility that came to be known as 'Birmingham's Abbey Road'. Still in operation today, the studios were founded 80 years ago by John Taylor, and his business partner Charles Hollick, to record music - which they did prolifically; as well as expanding into creating soundtracks and recording dialogue for iconic television series' and blockbuster movies. To help reveal the story, Neil talks with John Taylor's wife and creative partner Jean Taylor, their two successful musician sons Christopher and Richard Taylor, and Birmingham popular music academic, Jez Collins, from the Birmingham Music Archive. About the presenters: You can find more about Chris Taylor's work here You can find more about Richard Taylor's work here The Birmingham Music Archive is here Details about Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Dr. Neil Hillman – IMDb Programme edited and mixed by Dr. Neil Hillman on DaVinci Resolve. YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  #012 Reading others, understanding ourselves – Michelle Mills-Porter | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to behaviour analyst Michelle Mills-Porter, about the challenges faced by creatives: particularly freelancers who work in ad-hoc teams and find themselves having to adapt to others' behaviour. Through understanding our own driving forces, Michelle explains how we can realise the powerful potential within us all to reap the rewards of our own unique, valuable, and often transferrable, skills. Michelle is a compelling speaker, with an equally compelling back-story; it's one that gives hope to anyone finding themselves questioning their own worth in the current, sometimes bruising, climate of the film and television industry. *The Clarity and Essence reports referred to in this podcast are available to download here About the presenters: You can find more about Michelle and her work here Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticising", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
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| 2/17/25 |  #011 Dreamcatcher – composer David Lowe on ambition, hope and phenomenal success | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to the prolific British composer David Lowe about his rise to success and his musical milestones along the way—from work experience at BBC Radio Birmingham to composing the BBC theme that has heralded the corporation's global news output for more than 25 years. With familiar theme tunes for internationally syndicated TV programmes such as 'Grand Designs' and '5th Gear', unforgettable commercials for British Airways and DHL, and even a number one in the indie chart, it's all been a dream come true for a Sutton Coldfield schoolboy with a passion for synthesisers. About the presenters: You can find more about David and his work here Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticising", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 1/22/25 |  #010 (Pt. 2) The devil in the detail – Simon Hayes and Josh Winslade on recording live vocals for Wicked | In this episode (Part 2 of 2) Neil and Jason talk in-depth and 'totally technical' about the musical Wicked with the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes and on set music editor Josh Winslade. We discuss the creative decisions behind Simon's sound recording strategy, his timing and justification for switching to digital radio mics and the low-down on how a great relationship with the Visual Effects supervisor is so important in the quest for capturing the best possible performance from artists on set. About the presenters: You can find more about Simon and his work here Josh Winslade on IMDb Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/24 |  #010 (Pt. 1) The devil in the detail – Simon Hayes and Josh Winslade on recording live vocals for Wicked | In this episode, (Part 1 of 2), Neil and Jason talk in-depth and 'totally technical' to the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes, and on set music editor Josh Winslade, about their complex and unique playback and recording arrangements for capturing live vocals and authentic performances from lead actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariane Grande; as well as providing an insight into how to keep Jeff Goldblum happy in-between takes (and it partially involves jazz…). This is the most comprehensive account of the Wicked gig and rig yet recorded, and best of all, it's in the words of Wicked's own sound wizards. About the presenters: You can find more about Simon and his work here: https://www.simonhayes.com Josh Winslade is here on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7016150/ Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and https://www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb: www.imdb.me/neilhillman Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas YouTube fair use disclaimer: Where copyrighted material appears in episodes of The Apple and Biscuit Show, it is used under the 'fair use' guidelines of the Copyright Act: i.e. "Use of these clips follows Fair Use laws regarding commenting and criticizing", where Fair Use allows for the unlicensed use of copyrighted material for purposes such as Commentary, Criticism, Parody, News reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, and Research. In instances where copyright or credit is questioned, please contact us directly to discuss receiving credit, or removing the featured content. | — | ||||||
| 12/12/24 |  #009 Mark Deeks on The Sound of (Heavy) Metal | Dr Mark Deeks is someone who likes to challenge our assumptions about music, and in particular Heavy Metal, which he suggests has more than a passing resemblance to folk music (as someone with a Ph.D. from researching Heavy Metal music, he's able to say). But not only is he a Heavy Metal performer with his band Winterfylleth and as a solo artist, he's also a piano teacher, a musical director for various professional artists, as well as a conductor for ensembles as diverse as workplace choirs and the Royal Northern Sinfonia. Mark's passion is helping people to understand the important role that music can play in mental wellbeing; and his workshops and seminars on subjects surrounding the use of music to improve mental health and reduce stress are hugely popular. In this interview, Marks speaks candidly about his own experience of trauma; coming to terms with the loss of a child, and the role that music played in his recovery. This is an unusual and remarkable interview that may very well change your life. About the presenters: Mark's website is here (https://markdeeksmusic.com/) Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here (https://www.theaudiosuite.com) Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited and mixed by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 12/7/24 |  #008 Maestro: Stephen Griffiths on the sound design of TÁR | British Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Stephen Griffiths is responsible for some of the most intelligent and entertaining soundtracks of the last two decades or more, seamlessly moving between multi-million-dollar movies and high-end television dramas. In this episode Neil and Jason are in conversation with Stephen about his role in helping to create one of the most complex yet subtle soundtracks of the recent era, the 2022 movie, TÁR. In this thorough exploration of the film's precise sound, Stephen describes the meticulous attention to detail demanded by Writer and Director Todd Field and details how bringing together live orchestral recordings alongside dialogue was achieved, why dialogue perspective was so important, and the benefit of fully loading temp mixes. About the presenters: Stephen's IMDb page is here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0341756/ Books mentioned in the podcast: The Routledge Handbook of Sound Design (with a Chapter on Tár by Neil Hillman) and Sound for Moving Pictures by Neil Hillman Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of our 1-to-1, training and coaching programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the CleanFeed remote recording system Programme edited and mixed by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 10/30/24 |  #007 (Pt. 2) Signal To Noise Is Everything – Simon Hayes | In this episode (part 2 of 2), Neil and Jason talk to the Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes about the work-ethic he learned from filming with his father, Production Sound Mixer John Hayes; other Production Sound Mixers that have inspired him; the importance of a life lived outside of the film business (to both your health and your finances); and his close and long-standing friendship with the film director, Guy Ritchie. And stay tuned to hear how Neil throws caution to the wind and offers to grapple with Simon in the dojo to decide who between them should mix the next James Bond Film… About the presenters: You can find more about Simon and his work here: https://www.simonhayes.com Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas All original motion picture soundtrack clips are licensed through SceneClipper Inc. | — | ||||||
| 10/24/24 |  #007 (Pt. 1) Signal to noise is everything – Simon Hayes | In this episode (part 1 of 2), Neil and Jason talk to Oscar-winning Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes about his demanding work on location film sets and deep-dive into Simon's philosophy and approach to modern location recording techniques. We discuss the importance of a fully-digital signal chain, the understanding with directors he establishes at the beginning of each project and the very different considerations he applies to recording and mixing musicals such as Les Misérables, Cats and Wicked or action films such as James Bond's No Time To Die, X-Men: First Class and Guardians of the Galaxy. Simon talks about the refreshing nature of shooting low-budget, single camera productions epitomised by the spirit of his early work on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. This is a compelling and unique insight into film sound for experts, novices and movie aficionados alike. About the presenters: You can find more about Simon and his work here: https://www.simonhayes.com Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching and www.soundformovingpictures.com Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman – IMDb Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas All original motion picture soundtrack clips are licensed through SceneClipper Inc. | — | ||||||
| 9/20/24 |  #006 Making film sound sing – Nina Hartstone and John Warhurst | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to the Oscar-winning supervising sound editors and sound designers, Nina Hartstone and John Warhurst, about their work and specifically, in-depth about the sound design considerations for the feature films Les Miserables, Gravity, Cats, Bohemian Rhapsody and the documentary of David Bowie's life, Moonage Daydream. Whilst the David Bowie vinyl album cover of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars boldly stated, "To Be Played At Maximum Volume" (which we caution against) we do suggest that the examples of the subject material in this episode of The Apple & Biscuit Show are "Best Listened To On Headphones". About the presenters: Nina Hartstone – IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0367243/ John Warhurst – IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1341243/ Neil and Jason – Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at: https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 8/26/24 |  #005 What did he just say? – Mike Thornton | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to 'Mr. Loudness', Mike Thornton, about the issues of television programme loudness and dialogue intelligibility. Why is the background music too loud? Why can't the viewers hear what the actors are saying? And why are films so loud in the cinema? In a comprehensive and compelling journey starting with radio transmission concerns in the 1930s, to the present-day woes of broadcasters and streaming platforms, Mike's accessible and understandable explanations demystify the raft of complex sound challenges that filmmakers continue to face in delivering effective soundtracks. About the presenters: Mike Thornton - Web: https://www.production-expert.com/author-bios/2019/11/26/mike-thornton Loudness tutorials: Start here for Part 1 of Mikes series of 6 videos: https://youtu.be/jvcfwtrL0uw?si=QVhc9ee-wgWb-cO8 Neil and Jason – Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at https://www.drneilhillman.com and https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 8/14/24 |  #004 Happily ever AFTRS - Andrew Dean | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to emerging Australian sound designer Andrew Dean about his work, in particular the award-winning films 'Mud Crab' (written and directed by David Robinson-Smith), 'Gorgo' (directed by Veniamin Gialouris) and the forthcoming feature film 'Salt Along the Tongue', (directed by Parish Malfitano), that Andrew sound designed and mixed. Andrew describes his journey from working in a Bathurst multi-screen cinema, then studying for a music degree, moving from recording studios to mixing television shows for SBS, and then studying sound design at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Andrew graduated from their Masters programme in 2022 and has subsequently pursued several creative endeavours with AFTRS alumni. About the presenters: Andrew Dean - Web: https://www.andrewdeansound.com Films: 'Mud Crab', (2022), available at: https://youtu.be/hclZdRKflNw?feature=shared 'Gorgo', (2023), trailer available at: https://vimeo.com/905788706 Neil and Jason - Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at https://www.drneilhillman.com and at https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com AFTRS: Learn more about The Australian Film Television and Radio School here: https://www.aftrs.edu.au Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 7/16/24 |  #003 It's time to start listening – Julian Treasure | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to Julian Treasure, the author and presenter of several of the most viewed TED Talks of all time, including 'How to Speak So People Want to Listen' which has been viewed more than 150 million times. A self-proclaimed 'listening evangelist', Julian shares remarkable insights into the ways in which conscious listening brings about positive change both in personal and professional relationships, how low-cost acoustic considerations for classrooms deliver remarkable educational improvements and how sound in space created life, the universe and everything. About the presenters: Julian Treasure - Web: https://www.juliantreasure.com Julian's Books: 'Sound Business', (2006), published by Management Books 2000 Ltd 'How to Be Heard', (2017), published by TMA Press TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks?q=julian%20treasure&sort=relevance Neil and Jason - Details of Neil's 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at https://www.drneilhillman.com and at https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching Details about Neil and Jason's work as dialogue editors and mixers is here: https://www.theaudiosuite.com Also mentioned in this podcast: Harville Hendrix, 'Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship-Saving Truths' (2014), is published by Harmony. R. Murray Schafer, 'Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World', (1993), is published by Inner Traditions Bear and Company. Gordon Hempton, One Square Inch - https://onesquareinch.org/ and Quiet Parks International: https://www.quietparks.org/ Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing): https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 6/15/24 |  #001 Bring it all Back Home | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to American indie filmmakers Sebastian Pigott and Lizabeth Yandel about their latest film, Bring It All Back Home as it nears completion. They delve more deeply into the challenges Sebastian as the director and Lizabeth as the sound editor faced in production and then subsequently in post-production. It's an experience to inspire all filmmakers! (Explicit language) Mentioned in this podcast: Bring It All Back Home: trailer here - https://vimeo.com/830991977 Hillman, N. (2021) 'Sound for Moving Pictures - The Four Sound Areas', Abingdon - Routledge. See: https://www.routledge.com/Sound-for-Moving-Pictures-The-Four-Sound-Areas/Hillman/p/book/9780367517786 Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr. Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
| 6/12/24 |  #002 Fairlight, back from the brink – Philip Belcher | In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to Philip Belcher about his career as one of Australia's most successful, but possibly least recognised, technology sector CEOs. Philip's behind-the-scenes stories and strategies when managing multi-national companies such as NEC and Cisco Systems makes riveting and relevant listening for sole traders, freelancers and small companies alike; as does his fascinating insight into steering the audacious sale of the legendary digital audio workstation company Fairlight, to fellow Australian media-tech company, Blackmagic Design. Mentioned in this podcast: Philip Belcher's book 'Top Secrets for Sales Success, 101 Secrets that sold $$$Millions' (2020) is available on Amazon books, at https://amzn.to/3KGKe9Y The website for Philip's CEO coaching company, LSE Consulting, is here: https://www.lseconsulting.net.au Details of Neil's 1-to-1 Coaching Programme for media professionals are available here: https://soundproducer.com.au/coaching Hillman, N. (2021) 'Sound for Moving Pictures - The Four Sound Areas', Abingdon - Routledge. See: https://www.routledge.com/Sound-for-Moving-Pictures-The-Four-Sound-Areas/Hillman/p/book/9780367517786 Technical notes: Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr. Neil Hillman Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system Programme edited by Jason Nicholas | — | ||||||
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