Audio fiction, despite its long and storied past, is only now seeing a resurgence in popularity in tandem with that of the broader podcasting medium. From such smaller independent production houses such as Fable and Folly, to larger industry mainstays like Gimlet, to 20th century stalwarts like the BBC, audio fiction has found a rabid […]
How to Find Free, High Quality Sound Effects for Podcasts and Video
Within both podcasting and visual media, sound effects often take a backseat to the main event of the content itself. Often, it’s not until the final stages—after laborious writing, recording, and editing—that any thoughts of extraneous sound design become of any concern. Numerous services exist that offer high quality, professionally recorded sound effects for a […]
From Casting to Distribution: Producing an Audio Drama Short
Audio fiction, though a niche subset of the broader podcasting industry, is currently enjoying massive growth in listenership and production. A term like “renaissance” or “rebirth” is perhaps more fitting; audio fiction in the States, though popular during the early days of radio, languished in slumber for 30 to 40 years before the advent of […]