Object Piece

Object Piece

From The Truth by The Truth

March 19, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

This episode features a radio drama recorded in 1978, exploring its creation and the people involved in its production.

Object Piece is a radio drama recorded in a dried out lake bed in 1978. It's visceral and compelling, with incredible acting, and it was made by Erik Bauersfeld, one of the great audio dramatists of the late 20th century. First we'll hear the story, then we'll learn more about where it came from and how it was made. We'll talk to Randy Thom, whose 50-year career in film sound began with a job recording with Bauersfeld. We also talk with Jim McKee of Earwax Studios, who followed in Randy's footsteps. And we hear from Neil Verma, who teaches audio drama at Northwestern, and uses this story in his classes. Object Piece was written by Drury Pifer, and directed by Erik Bauersfeld, who also performs the part of Dack, with Gale Chugg as Charles. Sound design and engineering was by Randy Thom, with additional engineering from Jim McKee. ⁠Order your vinyl copy of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti HERE.⁠⁠ The records will only be available until supplies last. We are selling them for $50 each, and 100% of the proceeds go to pay the writers, actors, and production costs for our show. Support The Truth by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribing to our ad-free feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s $5, or $50 a year. You’ll get…

People in this episode

Guests: Randy Thom, Jim McKee, Neil Verma

Topics covered

  • radio drama
  • audio production
  • sound design
  • interview
  • acting
  • history of audio drama

Keywords

  • radio drama
  • Erik Bauersfeld
  • sound design
  • Randy Thom
  • Jim McKee
  • Neil Verma
  • Object Piece

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earwax Studios

Products: Silvia's Blood, Moon Graffiti

Books & works: Object Piece

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