Why Does Anime Sound So Good? | Dietrich Dice, Game Audio Sound Designer, and the Power of Bold Simplicity
Meet Dietrich Dice. He starts basic. Ends epic.
Ever wonder why the swoosh of an anime sword or dramatic entrances of anime characters sound incredibly satisfying? Dietrich Dice knows what game audio can learn from anime’s distinctive sonic world.
Drawing on his professional game-audio work, including Fortnite and Resident Evil 4, Dice shares how studying anime has influenced his own creative process. With an ear for what elevates action, emotion, and even comedy, he explores the power of simplicity and how pushing a sound to its limits can make what we hear when we play much more memorable.
Visit DietrichDice.com (https://dietrichdice.com/) for his full list of credits and partners.
Check out the Dietrich Dice Sound (https://www.youtube.com/@DietrichDiceSound) YouTube channel for game audio and sound design techniques.
Connect with Dietrich Dice (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietrich-dice-a9a606298/) on LinkedIn.
22 Aug 2026
Are We Vibing? Feel the Music to Make the Music: Mia Fanelli, Inventor of OHLA, a Haptic Technology for Accessible Audio Mixing and Gaming
By translating frequencies into immersive tactile feedback, Mia Fanelli is reimagining how we experience sound—and helping break down sensory barriers along the way.
Mia, a neurodivergent inventor and solo developer, is the creator of the Opto-Haptic Linear Attenuator (OHLA) and founder of OHLA LLC.
While OHLA functions as a global translation framework that can be applied to any continuous frequency signal, Mia's vision for the technology is deeply personal: to transform how we interact with sound and expand access to musical and sonic experiences for neurodivergent people and beyond.
Connect with Mia and follow the latest OHLA developments on Instagram: @OHLAmix
Photo Credit: Eric Devlin
22 Jul 2026
Maritime Travel: The Crossing | 3D Soundscape by Angela Brumett, Sound Designer
Content Warning
A sudden, diesel backfire resembling two pistol shots occurs at approximately 0:49.
Hello to my dear listeners!
This is Angie, your host. In honor of the annual Whaling Days in Puget Sound this weekend, I have a gift to share with all of you.
Close your eyes and come with me.
Imagine a place where seaworthy vessels and marine wild life travel underwater, across the water, and through the sky. Whales and porpoises—tugboats and trollers—herons and gulls—cross paths peacefully.
What if YOU could be there—EVERYWHERE?
Puget Sound is a deep matrix with a life of its own—it breathes. Some vibrations carry through the water—others dissolve into a padded hush, yielding to a stillness so complete, it hums.
Listening Note
Please use high-quality headphones in a quiet space to experience the full immersion intended here, including the moments of "silence.”
Thank you very much for listening. Enjoy.
Production Credit
Maritime Travel: The Crossing is a 3D soundscape by sound designer Angela Brumett, originally designed for an ambisonic dome with 45 speakers. It debuted April 28, 2024 for a live audience at The GAME School (formerly the School of Arts, Media and Engineering) at Arizona State University.
Software: Kyma, SPEAR, REAPER, and Krotos Studio.
22 Jun 2026
What Does It Hertz? | Laurie Amat, Improvisational Vocalist & Experimental Composer
Laurie Amat is an experimental sound artist, vocalist, musician, composer, and producer best known for her longtime collaborations with the late computer music pioneer Max Mathews and the legendary avant-garde collective The Residents.
For decades, Laurie has explored the creative, psychological, and physical dimensions of sound through music, performance, multimedia art, and experimental audio projects. Her work examines how sound shapes perception, emotion, memory, and our experience of the world.
Laurie is the central figure in the 2021 documentary Oh It Hertz! directed by Gunnar Hall Jensen. Through conversations with musicians, scientists, historians, and devoted listeners, she explores how sound influences the way we understand the world—from resonance and healing to humanity’s enduring quest for the perfect sound.
Connect with Laurie Amat on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-amat-0977756/) and subscribe to her blog (https://amatvoicesound.wordpress.com/).
22 May 2026
Can Audio Make Us Loyal? Nate Challen, Leading-Edge Brand Builder
Nate Challen has spent three decades at the edge of disruption—building brands that last while the landscape shifts. He has led brands like Aveeno, Gold Bond, and Rolaids through strategic pivots leading to significant growth. He is currently the President of Brandistry - a marketing strategy consultancy - and author of the forthcoming book READY: Marketing for Whatever Comes Next.
Subscribe to Nate's weekly Brandistry Buzz, his newsletter about marketing and leadership available on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/brandistry-buzz-7290411627969937410/) and Substack (https://brandistry.substack.com/)—or the new audio version on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/033kFlaZkJR95sOrKfemSF?si=f9079da653564844), Youtube (youtube.com/@BrandistryBuzz), and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandistry-buzz/id1896789269).
You can also reach out to Nate on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/natechallen/) or by email at Nate@Brandistry.info (Nate@Brandistry.info)
22 Apr 2026
How Did We Get So Loud—and What Comes Next? Chris Berdik, Science Journalist and Author of Clamor
Chris Berdik is a journalist who writes about science, health, technology, and education. His writing has appeared in Popular Science, Wired, News Scientists, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
Chris is also the author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back, which is all about the power of noise and soundscapes and how we might yet turn down the volume.
Connect with Chris!
You can learn more about Chris Berdik and pick up a copy of his book, Clamor:How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back at ChrisBerdik.com (ChrisBerdik.com)
Be sure to subscribe to Clamoring (https://clamoring.substack.com/), his free newsletter on Substack.
Follow Chris on Instagram @berdik_writes (https://www.instagram.com/berdik_writes/) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-berdik/).
22 Mar 2026
Can We Share a Lucid Dream? Dr. Andrea Williams, Ethical AI UX Researcher and Sound Designer
Dr. Andrea Williams is a UX researcher, designer, and sound artist working at the intersection of sound, technology, and human consciousness.
She holds a PhD in Electronic Arts and has over a decade of experience in human-centered UX research and design, including recent hands-on work designing a healthcare app with ethical AI.
Alongside her industry work, Dr. Williams explores frameworks like deep listening and lucid dreaming to think through complex problems and design with care.
Contact Dr. Andrea Williams via email (dellajune80@yahoo.com) or connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilliams-phd/)
22 Feb 2026
What's So Real About That Voice? Hannah Melbourn, Voice Actor
Hannah Melbourn, award-winning British voice actor known for video games, commercials, and more, helps you appreciate the power of your unique voice. In this episode, discover her career journey and listen to samples of her finest work. We also explore how AI is increasingly shaping voiceover across all sectors. Yet there is hope: Hannah shares the truth of why the human voice will always sound more real to us.
Hannah's credits are many but include the following roles:
Agrias Oaks ~ Final Fantasy Tactics
The Sorceress ~ Path Of Exile II
Omeuras ~ Lords of The Fallen II
Hannah's commercial credits include spots for Amazon Music and TK Maxx.
Follow Hannah on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hannahmelbourn/) and connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-melbourn/)
Visit her website (hannahmelbourn.com) where you'll find her direct contact info and more about her work.
22 Jan 2026
What Could Go Wrong? Field Recording in Death Valley | Diego Hodge & Jesse Jones, Game Audio Sound Designers
Sound designers Diego Hodge and Jesse Jones join us to reminisce about that time, not too long ago, when they embarked on their "most dangerous" quest for authentic sound—so far.
Diego is a technical sound designer working on the narrative-driven adventure game Dispatch (https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/2592160/) at AdHoc Studio. Jesse is a game audio implementor and sound designer with both AAA and indie studio experience.
Jesse Jones: Explore Jesse's REEL (https://jjonessoundartist.wixsite.com/jjones) and contact him by email (jessejones399@gmail.com) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessesjones/).
Diego Hodge: Check out Diego's REEL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33BYpZWaRo) and reach out to him by email (diegohodgeaudio@gmail.com) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-hodge-audio/).
22 Dec 2025
Final Journey to Christmas: Soundscape by Jan Rouvillain
The year is coming to a close. Take a moment to relax. Close your eyes. Surrender to a fleeting moment, both eerie and enchanting.
A legendary steam locomotive departs—then arrives, completing the final leg of its Christmas tour, the gentle murmurs of the wind, birds, and falling snow in the surrounding forest filling the brief gap.
Bound for the beloved Christmas market, the train travels from central to eastern Jutland, between Bryrup and Vrads on the Veteran Railway—also known as "Denmark’s Most Beautiful Railway."
Note: Please use high quality headphones in a quiet space to experience the full immersion intended here, including the moments of "silence."
Recorded, ambient silence isn't "true silence"; it's full of texture. Winter’s quiet isn’t empty—it breathes. Snowflakes drift and disappear into the padded hush, their sound swallowed before it can travel. It’s a stillness so complete, it almost hums.
Production Credit:
Quiet Forest with Steam Locomotive on Bryrup-Vrads Veteran Railway by recordist Jan Rouvillain. Equipment: Zoom h4n pro. Setup: Level 90, 120 deg.
This episode of Sound Mind Game is for educational purposes only and is not monetized. If you experience advertisements, they are imposed by your podcast listening platform.
22 Nov 2025
So You Don't Have an Accent? Laura Markus, American Accent Specialist
You think you don’t have an accent, but Laura Markus thinks you do.
From subtle pronunciation quirks to the lilts that betray our origins, Laura can explain why we sound the way we do.
An American living in Tuscany, she has turned her accent into a career, coaching people who not only want to speak English more clearly but also hope to enjoy all the perks of blending in.
Laura empathizes deeply—she’s still working on her own accent. Her Italian accent. She looks forward to the day when no one asks her, “Where are you from?”
To keep up with Laura Markus, visit her website Speak with Laura (https://www.speakwithlaura.com/) and follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-markus-fluency-coach/).
22 Oct 2025
What Is He Thinking? Jeff Schmidt, Creator of Ominous Thrill
Meet Jeff Schmidt, the author of your sleepless nights.
It’s no surprise that his award-winning audio fiction limited series, Ominous Thrill, is as riveting as it is addictive. Both its writer and sound designer, Jeff Schmidt stands among the most accomplished creators in audio fiction in history—especially in the deliciously intimate suspense-thriller genre he has helped to define.
Join us as we explore Jeff’s richly creative sonic process—which he reveals is, ironically, just as much about making decisions as it is about making sound.
Check out Ominous Thrill (https://ominousthrill.com/) anywhere you get your podcasts.
22 Sept 2025
Are Your Ears Open? Aly Burridge, Sound Effect Designer for Animation
This is Aly Burridge. She has the job you wish you had.
When it comes to an up and coming sound designer for animated media, Aly is THE ONE to watch for—or should we say listen to?
Aly has a brilliantly promising career in sound that's moving at the speed of light. Her most recent work includes pilots for Pretty Pretty Please, I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl (https://youtu.be/zf7bsmT-Jn0?si=ZmurYhJPeSMrkaY-) and Dungeon Flippers (https://youtu.be/3NjbEw8khww?si=MkMnDzttdM4SGjtk)
Aly sees sounds and hears colors. That's because her brain works differently: It's called synesthesia. Among Aly's favorite sounds are silence (yes, that's right, using silence well sets a sound designer apart) and sounds "that come from nothing but they work!"
She's so excited to tell us all about these things, and we're here for it.
Aly also has a deep passion for "uplifting other women and nonbinary/gender-expansive folks in audio and bringing more accessibility into the industry." Just another reason she's way cooler than the rest of us.
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