Destination Nature for The Nature Conservancy
I received a call from California-based producer Stacy Raine seeking collaboration on a podcast pilot for The Nature Conservancy. The project aimed to showcase the important work that The Nature Conservancy was doing with high production standards.
The team developed a minimal recording setup and created the podcast titled “Destination Nature.” Music supervisor Bradley Morgan Dale composed theme music adapted from experimental instrumental compositions.
Production Workflow
Production involved coordinating scientist interviews, transcribing recordings, and conducting fact-checking. The workflow utilized spreadsheet-based organization where each spoken line received a specific line number in the spreadsheet, enabling flexible restructuring and tracking changes throughout revisions.
The Three Layers
The editing process incorporated three main audio layers: voice interviews, musical score, and sound effects. Multiple revision rounds addressed content clarifications, voiceover pickups, and sound design adjustments before final mixing.
This project demonstrates how highly produced podcasts require the same level of attention to detail as film and television work. The layered approach—voice, music, and sound design—creates an immersive listening experience that elevates the content beyond a simple interview format.