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Dead Letter Audio is a collective of voice actors and creators brought together by friendship and a shared love of storytelling. From audio dramas and fictional podcasts to comedy, short-form work, and beyond, we create original audio content.

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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 4h
Better late than never! Any favorite tips you'd be willing to pass on to this newbie? ❤️
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 7h
I'm sure this is Audio Eng 101, but when you're teaching yourself production WHILE making a show, every little discovery feels like unlocking a new skill tree. Anyway, today's lesson: learn your routing. Future Me is going to be SO grateful. What else am I going to discover embarrassingly late? 😭
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 7h
And the best part? Each character can STILL have their own processing. One actor needs different EQ? Cool. Another recording needs some cleanup? Also cool. They all still feed into the same dialogue bus. ORGANIZATION. EFFICIENCY. WITCHCRAFT.
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Witchcraft! Hocus Pocus Scene
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 7h
So instead of putting the same effects on every single character track, I can route them all through ONE dialogue bus. Shared effects? One place. Overall dialogue volume? One fader. Me doing the same thing 47 times? ✨NO LONGER NECESSARY.✨ Incredible. Revolutionary. (...Probably in the manual.)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 7h
Today's episode of "Learning Audio Production While Making Our First Audio Drama": I finally started figuring out routing and buses in REAPER. Turns out, sending multiple character tracks through one shared bus is REALLY USEFUL. Who knew? (Every audio engineer alive. Don't @ me, I'm new. 😭)
A screenshot showing a folder in REAPER titled "Dialogue BUS" with several tracks under it, each for a different character.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 20h
Spent tonight learning how to build and save FX chains in REAPER. I can now make someone sound like they're communicating over a terrible government-issued radio. This is, unfortunately, a critical skill for the audio drama we're making. Sound designers: what's your favorite FX trick?
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Fun Fact: Our upcoming audio drama, Operation Bellwether, started as a solo journaling RPG playthrough of Bureau of Paranatural Survey: Wicked Congregation by @danielhkwan.bsky.social. PARANATURAL My brain said "LOL, No." (I crossed out "Paranormal" about six more times in the next few pages.)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yes, I love this! I do something similar. ❤️ Great way to give them life.
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Hemlock Creek Productions @hemcreekprod.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Quite literally the last thing we wanted to do this week was write a blog post about AI spam, but considering its sudden influx into the podcasting space, we figured it was time to talk how to protect yourself and your podcast from autonomous AI agents. Check out this week's free Patreon blog:
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How to Protect Yourself and Your Podcast from AI Spam | Hemlock Creek Productions
Written by Marisa Ewing-Moody of Hemlock Creek Productions If you’ve ever released a podcast publicly, you’re probably no stranger to the fl
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redvalleypod @redvalleypod.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
We're thrilled to introduce you to @theredactedunit.com. A full-cast, monster-of-the-week horror comedy inspired by late '90s/ early 2000s TV. Season 1 is complete and Season 2 is on its way. The very first episode is on our feed right now for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
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The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora @foxinthefedora.com · 05/10/2026
I'm merging this #AudioDramaSunday with my missed #AudioDramaFriday post! Shouting out another audio dramedy I've crossed paths with twice now... @budandherb.bsky.social! Two former adventurers hunt cryptids in an already-fantasy-laden world, blending scripted narrative with TTRPG shenanigans!
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The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora: Audio Drama Friday/Sunday: The Adventures of Bud and Herb We're back from the New Jersey Web Fest and let me tell you, nothing compares to
Audio Drama Friday/Sunday: The Adventures of Bud and Herb We're back from the New Jersey Web Fest and let me tell you, nothing compares to
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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Oh, you need your precious Chatbot to help you be creative? These freaks made a giant, tactile troll by hand that has taken up residence as my new sleep paralysis demon, born of their own sick minds.” The best review I’ve ever received. 😭🤌🏼
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What's a tiny detail you added to a project that you love even though most people will probably never notice?
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
(cont) I want to adapt those recommendations so we can be more intentional about protecting their work and likeness as we grow!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
We don't use generative AI at DLA. We really value the creative process and, most importantly, the people behind it. I think all the human stuff (choices, ideas, mistakes, etc.) make creative work worth making. I'm also looking at how we can adapt NAVA's AI rider recommendations for our performers.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So...what questions do you have for us?
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The good decisions. The bad ones. The things we learn. The things we have to redo. And eventually...the finished story. Welcome to the beginning!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We should probably show you our finished audio dramas now. Small problem. We don't have one. Yet. Our first project is being written, cast, recorded, edited, and built right now. Which means you've arrived early. So instead of showing you what we made...we're going to show you how we make it.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I figured I'm starting from tbt beginning, so I want to try and make sure I have all my bases covered!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thank you!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
With or without lime wedge? Done, either way <3
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Bright Sessions was one of the first real ADs I listened to/got me more into them! The stuff from Atypical Artists is great, I just haven't had time to go through everything yet. (What is time, and why do I never have enough?)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If I make it to NJ for Webfest one day, I owe you a beverage of your choice!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Appreciate you. <3 I have a lot of resources I found through places like Atypical Artists & TSDCA, but still trying to parse through them.
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Dancing Shark Costume: I Have No Idea What I'm Doing
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Twas not from me. (I don't think. 😂) But seriously, thank you for asking around! It's intimidating, doing this for the first time, but I'm stubborn and willing to learn. :)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm a noob, so definitely open to any and all suggestions and advice!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Totally fair! I just want to try and make sure that I'm doing the right thing and can give credit when needed where it's due. (I'm learning the whole process, from adapting to script, casting, etc. :) )
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you so much, these replies are very helpful! I want to make sure I'm doing it right (esp. the attribution piece) from the start, so prepping ahead of time. :)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So far, this is kind of what I have built out. Am I missing anything/are there changes you'd suggest?
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Audio drama folks: Do you have a spreadsheet you like/preferred way of tracking fx and foley for attribution purposes?
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📂 BAA ARCHIVES: EMPLOYEE TRAINING We gave our cast the Bureau’s Emergency Preparedness & Professional Productivity Program. Lesson one: How to stay positive when the apocalypse becomes a workplace hazard. (ft. @risiblezombie) More BAA training materials coming soon…
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BAA EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCEMENT Think you have what it takes to survive a Bureau of Anomalous Affairs emergency preparedness briefing? Try saying this one three times fast. Preferably without being pulled ...
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Exactly where you were meant to be, traveler."
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Things nobody tells you about making an audio drama: 1. You will spend an unreasonable amount of time deciding what a door sounds like. 2. Someone saying "can we make this scarier?" will create a 3-hour sound design rabbit hole. 3. You will become emotionally attached to fictional paperwork.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I think the reason I love audio drama is the same reason I love tabletop RPGs. Both ask you to believe in people who aren't physically there. A voice. A choice. A reaction. And suddenly someone imaginary feels real.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yes! I can forgive a lot of scrappy first-production audio if I'm invested. But sometimes a voice/performance just hits my brain wrong and there's absolutely no rationalizing my way around it. Which is wild, considering how subjective it is! <3
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy birthday! 🎉
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tot ✨ 🔜 paxu @totcocoa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
They are specifically looking for Native American and Chinese-American applicants! This is a great project and a great opportunity :>.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
That first 30 seconds really does carry a lot of weight! What is it about a voice/performance that makes you know that quickly...natural delivery, character fit, audio quality, something else?
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The Office: Ryan Howard Observing
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Jen Willis ✨☄️🌒🎃 @jenwillis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A wonderful way to mark Dolly Parton Day.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BUREAU OF ANOMALOUS AFFAIRS: ADVISORY Paranatural activity: elevated Reality stability: questionable Personnel are reminded: 🔻Do not approach unidentified Objects of Power 🔻Stop asking if the FBC has better benefits Congrats to @remedygames.com on CONTROL Resonant!
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The Adventures of the Fox in the Fedora @foxinthefedora.com · 17/09/2026
So... #InternationalFoxDay, eh? Perhaps today is a good day to listen to a fully-scripted, fully-voice acted show about an anthro fox and his friends going on quests across the multiverse to find magical artifacts and fighting monsters, villains, demons, and more? Just sayin'! pod.link/1648076774
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I'll have to try and check out the next one! ❤️
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Almost 300 people tuning into a live podcast?! That's the dream radio tower moment. Congrats on the milestone! Hope there are many more broadcasts from your corner of the Commonwealth. <3
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Daniel Kwan @danielhkwan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Putting a call out for TTRPG artists! Doing an initial discovery for an artist to work on a new cyberpunk, body horror action game I'm designing. Please link your portfolio! NO AI.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thank you! Will report back.
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Back To The Future: Michael J Fox Taking Notes
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👀 Added to our list!
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Audio drama listeners: What is the thing that instantly pulls you into an audio drama? Voice performances? Sound design? Writing/story? Worldbuilding/lore? Something else? We're deep in production learning mode & would love to hear what makes a show memorable for you. (And shoutout your favs!)
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Why are you attacking me like this, friend? 😂
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Dead Letter Audio @deadletteraudio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dead Letter Audio...Murder Club. Our mascot is a raven. I just haven't drawn him yet. 😅
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