Episode 42

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28th Jul 2025

Episode 42 - Nia Hansen

Nia Hansen is a sound designer with none other than Skywalker Sound. She has experience in foley supervising, editing, mixing, and field recording and works primarily on science fiction and fantasy feature films. Over her impressive career, her work has brought life to the sonic worlds of Marvel, Disney, and Pixar—crafting the signature sounds of vibranium, Thor’s axe, and other iconic elements. Nia is also author of the incredible Graven trilogy. Nia designs technology, magic, and creatures layered with texture, symbolism, and deep attention to detail.

The intro for this episode is a scene in Avengers: Endgame during the battle between Dr. Strange and Thanos. The ourto for this episode are scenes from Marvel's Dr. Strange.

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Ben Reichstein is a skilled and dedicated sound designer for video games, specializing in the captivating realms of field recording and foley work. With a profound passion for capturing authentic sounds from the world around us, Ben has spent over 5 years perfecting his craft in the game audio industry. Notably, he has assumed the role of SFX Team Lead for the ambitious modding project TESR:Skywind, showcasing his expertise in creating immersive soundscapes. Currently, Ben is actively contributing his talents to the indie video game Call of Saregnar and working as a sound designer and implementer with 3D Realms on the exciting project Combustion.