About this episode

This episode explores the role of Foley artists in creating sound effects for film and TV.

The background noises you hear in film and TV — from footsteps to zombie guts — are produced in specialized studios by professionals known as Foley artists. Zachary Crockett makes some noise. This episode was originally published on April 14th, 2024.

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