In Episode 347 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead sits down with acclaimed Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer, Skip Lievsay, to unpack the detailed sound design behind the recent film Marty Supreme.

Skip Lievsay, known for his wide-ranging work in feature film sound, takes listeners into the team’s approach to crafting audio that’s both grounded in a specific time and place and lively enough to support the film’s unique narrative energy. A highlight of the episode? A deep dive into the design of the ping pong sound effects. Throughout the discussion, you’ll understand how choices the sound team made were done in order to support mood, movement, and rhythm.

Lievsay also talks about the broader role of background sound in setting atmosphere, and how seemingly small elements subtly frame the emotional context of a scene. By doing this,  the sound team builds a living soundscape that actors and visuals can play off of. 

The episode rounds out with an insightful segment featuring backstage interviews with winners from the sound categories at the recent Director’s Guild of Canada Awards. These short conversations offer a snapshot of community, recognition, and the shared craft that binds sound professionals together.

This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in how intentional sound design, even in unexpected moments, helps ground a film’s world and tone. You can check out the full podcast episode here. 

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