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Music-Podcast Overlaps and The Fun of Surprise with Bryson Barnes (Head of Audio Production at NBC News)

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Music-Podcast Overlaps and The Fun of Surprise with Bryson Barnes (Head of Audio Production at NBC News)
description
Bryson has the best job in podcasting: As Head of Audio Production at NBC News, he works across the NBC networks to develop new content and execute workflows in an industry-leading portfolio of audio storytelling. His work includes 15 Apple #1 podcasts to date, and he has played a key role in helping produce Peabody and DuPont recipients, Pulitzer finalists and Emmy and Ambie nominees. ⁠Listen to the NBC Pulitzer Prize finalist podcast that Bryson worked on and talks about in this episode⁠ ⁠✍️
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date
2024-10-01
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Music-Podcast-Overlaps-and-The-Fun-of-Surprise-with-Bryson-Barnes-Head-of-Audio-Production-at-NBC-News-e2olsto
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-podcast-overlaps-and-the-fun-of-surprise/id1567355195?i=1000671391453&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LIoJdHwfVYguJUfQO2jGy
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1UWhyazZHg
topicsDiscussed
  • Music production
  • Jazz
  • Microphones
  • Creativity
  • Radio and broadcast
  • Audio storytelling
  • Field recording
  • Sound design
  • Remote recording
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**Bryson Barnes** is Head of Audio Production at **NBC News**, where his work has touched 15 Apple #1 podcasts and helped produce Peabody, DuPont, Pulitzer, Emmy, and Ambie-recognized shows. He started as a jazz trumpet player, and that background still shapes how he builds a podcast. We talk about the overlap between music and podcasting: how music informs pacing and sound design, why a "sound world" matters as much in a news podcast as it does on a record, and the practical headaches of getting clean audio out of a remote interview. Bryson talks plainly about trusting his gut over chasing a formula, and about how much of what makes a podcast land is really about listening, not talking.
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    Bryson on his transition from music to audio production
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    Bryson shares his path from being a jazz trumpet player to becoming a leading voice in podcast production.
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    The impact of music on podcasting
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    221
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    Discussing how music informs his approach to podcasting and sound design.
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    Elevating audio storytelling
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    300
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    Exploring the nuances and depths that music adds to audio narratives.
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    Creative process insights
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    Bryson talks about the importance of creativity and structure in music and podcast production.
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    Challenges of remote recording
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    He discusses the practicalities of getting high-quality audio from remote interviews.
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    The significance of sound design
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    The importance of thoughtful sound design in enhancing listener engagement.
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    It just feels good to sort of vibrate and it's just a way that I can just be me in the moment.
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    Podcasts are effective because we’ve created a forum where people can just listen to other people talk and tell stories.
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    There’s so much going on there that’s affecting your perception. You know, it’s how deeply are you listening versus just letting the effect wash over you.
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    We can get deep and multifaceted with the sound world that you create.
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    The creative process is often about trusting your gut and tuning out the noise.
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    I love the term that you used, sound world. That’s what we’re creating whether we like it or not.
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    Who is Bryson Barnes?
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    Bryson Barnes is the Head of Audio Production at NBC News, known for his work on award-winning podcasts and his unique approach to audio storytelling.
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    What insights does Bryson share about podcast production?
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    Bryson discusses the overlap between music and podcasting, emphasizing the importance of sound design and storytelling techniques in creating engaging content.
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    How has podcasting evolved over the years?
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    Bryson reflects on the journey of podcasting from its early days to its current status as a primary tool for news discovery, noting advancements in production quality and listener engagement.
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