The Right Scuff

The Right Scuff episodes:

• 02.09.2019

  Ep 19: Richard Hymns

  Richard Hymns tells us how a bit of luck and hard work took him around the world until he ended up in San Francisco. We hope you enjoy listening to his story!

  
• 01.30.2019

  Ep. 18 Randy Thom Interview

  Randy Thom started his career in radio after moving to a town in Ohio before making the transition to film in 1975. After another move as well as being persistent and searching for someone who would allow him a foot...

  
• 01.22.2019

  Animals & Foley

  Happy 2019 everyone! Today we are going to talk about animal sounds in movies! Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and mythical creatures! We focus on live action and a few examples from animated films. Let us know you have any questions.

  
• 10.01.2018

  Happy International Podcast Day!

  John and Sarah have a brief chat in honor of International Podcast Day!

  
• 07.17.2018

  Ep 17: Kitty Malone Interview

  In this episode of The Right Scuff we interview Kitty Malone!

  
• 05.14.2018

  Ep 16: Vikki Sampson

  Today on the podcast John interviews Vikki Sampson, daughter of Kay Rose, who won a special academy award for her work on “The River.” Vikki is a Jill of all trades and an incredible film maker in her own right,...

  
• 05.01.2018

  Ep 15: Matt Hurwitz Interview

  Happy May everyone! This week on the podcast John interviews Matt Hurwitz. Both share a love of the Beatles, and Matt shares his story of how he became one of the luck few who has had access to the Beatles...

  
• 04.23.2018

  Ep 14: Susan

  We are back with our long overdue first podcast of the new year! Today we interview Susan, a foley artist who works on a foley stage in Texas. John and Susan talk about how to reach your dreams as a...

  
• 12.12.2017

  Short stories to end 2017!

  John shares some short stories for the last podcast of 2017! We will be back with a new podcast on January 8th! We hope you have a wonderful and happy holiday!

  
• 12.05.2017

  Ep 13: David Interview

  David thought he wanted to study Sociology, but then ended up switching to film. He has a wide variety of film knowledge and experience. He and John also swap fun foley stories! Take a listen to how David made his...

  
• 11.28.2017

  Movie Talk 2017

  John, Sarah and son/brother Jeff talk some of the movies and shows they have watched in 2017! This episode is relaxed, as we are enjoying the holiday with family.

  
• 11.13.2017

  Ep 12: Howell Interview

  Howell could have been a taxi driver, but when he saw a friend of a friend at a sandwich shop life had other plans! Find out how he made it in the film industry, working on incredible pictures like October...

  
• 11.07.2017

  Ep 11: Catherine

  Listen to this episode on soundcloud!

  
• 10.31.2017

  Ep 10: Dominique Decaudain

  Dominique went from being a Rockette to doing foley for Breaking Bad. We start with her dancing journey and discover how she came to a point where she did Jesse Pinkman’s footsteps! Hear how Dominique became a dancer and award...

  
• 10.23.2017

  Ep 9: Jon J Interview

  Jon grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming. His father owned a juke box company and his mother loved to read books. He eventually made his way to hollywood where he went on to win an academy award for his work on...

  
• 10.17.2017

  Ep 8: Don Interview

  Don grew up with a love of music, wanting to be like Chopin. He helped to create music for commercials and other mediums. He eventually landed in Hollywood as a scoring mixer. He worked on the very first Star Wars...

  
• 10.10.2017

  Ep 7: Berenice Interview

  Berenice grew up in small town in France, not thinking that a job in the film industry would be realistic. Then with a bit of luck, a will to learn, and a kind heart she found herself working in London...

  
• 10.03.2017

  Ep 6: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

  First and most important, John and Sarah offer condolences for the families and all those impacted by the Las Vegas shooting. In this episode, they discuss the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. They will share how John created foley for...

  
• 09.26.2017

  Ep: 5 Scott Curtis Interview

  This week on The Right Scuff we interview Scott Curtis, a foley mixer who works with John! He shares his incredible story of how he has pursued his dreams in the film industry, and how his journey took him from...

  
• 09.18.2017

  Ep 4: Shelley Roden Interview

  This week on the podcast we interview Shelley Roden, John’s foley partner! Shelley is down to earth, hard working, and an incredibly talented foley artist. We are excited that she is sharing her inspiring story with us, and you will...

  
• 09.11.2017

  Ep 3: Footsteps

  This week we talk about footsteps. John considers footsteps to be one of the most difficult sounds for foley artists to master. We give examples, talk about which floor panel or “pit” he considers the hardest to get the proper...

  
• 09.04.2017

  Episode 2: Foley Props vs. Movement

  In this episode, you’re going to learn the three processes of foley art: Footsteps Props Movements You’re going to play along with John and Sarah, trying to guess which process should be used. We’re also going to discuss the difference...

  
• 08.28.2017

  Episode 1: John’s Story

  Foley artists are responsible for creating live sound effects in sync with the picture as it is happening on the screen. In other words, it is the reproduction of sound effects that are added to the film in post production....

  
• 08.20.2017

  Welcome to the Right Scuff

  Welcome to the Right Scuff Podcast! John and Sarah can’t wait to introduce themselves and start on this incredible journey!