Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Gareth Davies. Answers include jettisoning a certain junk food, being famous from the shadows, and a bulk sleeping challenge. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Gareth Davies

Gareth has written soundtracks for commissioned animated series for TV, and music for use in ads and programming around the world. Through his company The Sound Boutique, he has also helped a wide variety of clients with their problem audio, and created & produced original podcasts. Podcasts currently in ongoing production are The Music Room and Podcasting People.

Gareth's Website

Gareth's Facebook group

@garethsounds on Instagram

Further reading for this episode

• Podcasting People
• The Music Room Community
• Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK
• Charles Booker on X: "Please listen. The truth this woman speaks can’t be denied. https://t.co/CK8a8ul43h" / X
• How the United States Punishes People for Being Poor | Vera Institute
• Cold Tapes Podcast
• Sean Lock's OUTRAGEOUS Comment Has Everyone In Tears!! | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - YouTube

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From music and podcasting to storytelling, technology, and culture, The Sound Session delves into the creative and critical role sound plays in our lives. Hosted by audio producer and composer Gareth Davies, each episode features conversations with artists, audio professionals, and thinkers who are shaping the future of sound across media. Whether you're creating with sound or simply fascinated by its possibilities, The Sound Session offers ideas, insight, and inspiration for anyone working in the sonic space.

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