{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1d61e16a-746d-42b7-9023-4e9ae8777d73/682f490ee57506ea978bd11f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Handmaid’s Tale Sound Design: Podcast Interview With Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611eaee406c05e664ef40c33/1747929163053-e938374a-e9f6-4901-9b8b-4061f75a1df2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the <em>Geektown Behind The Scenes</em> podcast, we're heading into the world of Gilead to explore the incredible sound design of <em>The Handmaid’s Tale</em>, now airing its sixth and final season on Channel 4 &amp; Prime Video in the UK, and Hulu in the US.</p><p>Host Dave Elliott is joined by <strong>David McCallum</strong>, supervising sound editor specialising in dialogue and ADR, and <strong>Brennan Mercer</strong>, sound designer and sound effects editor. Together, they reveal how the sound of <em>The Handmaid’s Tale</em> is crafted — from the oppressive quiet of Gilead to the chaos of refugee trains.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>How ADR and sound effects shape character and emotion</li><li>Elisabeth Moss’s passion for sound as a director</li><li>Creating motifs like the \"Gilead theme\" with tape delay</li><li>The intense work behind the infamous “milk train” scene</li><li>Why subtle sound design can be more powerful than big effects</li></ul><p>Whether you're into sound design, filmmaking, or just love <em>The Handmaid’s Tale</em>, this is a fascinating deep dive into one of TV’s most uniquely crafted soundscapes.</p><p>🔊 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes episodes!</p>","author_name":"David Elliott"}