Episode 10

SHIT BLAST: The Biggest Bowel Movement Bar None

A frank discussion of Tom Clack's masterpiece, The Biggest Bowel Movement Bar None (aka the "Shit Tape" or "Shit Record"), which is arguably the most disgusting piece of media ever created.

Episode 9

Pwink: Compression

Part 2 of our conversation with Empirical Labs' Dave Derr. We discuss audio compression and saturation, as well as Dave's world-famous product the Distressor.

Episode 8

Belch with Sigh: EQ

The Parpers are joined by Dave Derr of Empirical Labs, who talks with us about the ins and outs of EQ and other technical aspects of post-production.

Episode 7

BULL FROG: Field Recording

Amanda and Jim and John discuss field recording: how to do it, and why!

Episode 6

BOING BOX: Foley

Foley is the backbone of sound design, and it’s what Parp Donk’s all about. Join Jim, John, and Amanda on their trek through the SFX forest, better known as “Tom Clack’s Wall of Sound.”

Episode 5

SPOOGE: Audio Interfaces

After choosing a mic, a home engineer will need an audio interface to connect it to their computer. Jim and John talk bit depth, latency, and a few different interface brands. Parpers: Jim, John, Amanda, Karen, and Pippin.

EPISODE 4

HEAD BONK: Voice Recording

Mic parade! Jim and John demonstrate a wide range of microphones, with the help of Karen, our voice talent for the day. We also chat about some do’s and don’ts of voice recording at home.

Episode 3

BIG WET SPLAT: Voiceover

Voiceover is the first building block of many, if not most, sound design projects. In this episode, Jim and John discuss what they have learned about it over the years, and reminisce about some memorable people in that field.