Creator Ben Conley dives deep into the editing and sound design of the action-packed audio drama "Mango: Dead Serious". From layering immersive soundscapes to overcoming overwhelming post-production challenges, he'll walk you through how the world of MANGO was brought to life through audio!

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Interview Questions/ Topics:
01:00 How long did post-production take on "Mango: Dead Serious?"
01:19 Where did you source sound effects and music from?
01:37 What editing platform did you use and why?
02:35 Editing example (dialogue scene)
03:33 Editing example (action scene)
05:16 What was the mixing process like?
07:30 What was the biggest post-production challenge?

Go behind the scenes of the action-packed audio drama "Mango: Dead Serious"! In this video, I talk about the production process on this DIY audio project from the ground up — including the recording process, working with voice actors and what challenges I faced. If you're curious about how audio dramas are made, want to learn more about indie storytelling, or are looking for tips on solo production, this deep dive is for you!

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Interview Questions:
01:00 What is production?
01:41 What is the hardest thing about production?
02:56 When did production begin?
03:51 Where did you record "Mango: Dead Serious"?
04:44 What was your approach to directing voice actors?
10:11 How long did production take?
10:59 What was the biggest production challenge?
11:24 What do you love about production?

Actor Hannah McBride talks about voicing the role of Summer Cassidy in "Mango: Dead Serious". The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Learn more at www.hard90productions.com

Interview Questions:
00:54 Introduction
01:00 When did you start acting?
02:19 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
03:11 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
04:01 What do you love about acting?
04:38 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
05:00 Where did you find the casting notice for "Mango: Dead Serious"?
05:24 How did you prepare for the audition?
06:15 How does it feel to book a role?
06:40 How do you relate to your character?
07:20 How did you prepare for production?
08:05 What was your most challenging scene?
08:44 What was your favorite scene?
09:12 What did you think when you heard "Mango: Dead Serious" for the first time?
09:50 Why should someone listen to "Mango: Dead Serious"?

Actor John Eddings talks about voicing the role of Henry West in "Mango: Dead Serious". The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Interview Questions
00:00 Introduction
00:08 How long have you been acting?
0:52 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
01:33 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
02:11 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
03:01 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
03:30 Where did you find the casting notice for "Mango: Dead Serious"?
04:09 How do you relate to your character Henry West?
05:05 What did you think when you heard "Mango: Dead Serious" for the first time?
07:45 Why should someone listen to "Mango: Dead Serious"?

Actor Keishia Simon talks about voicing the role of Tracy Jackson in "Mango: Dead Serious". The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform. And buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Interview Questions
00:00 Introduction
00:06 How long have you been acting?
01:42 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
02:07 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
02:28 What is the biggest challenge you've had to overcome during your acting career?
03:41 What do you love about acting?
04:10 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
04:46 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
05:09 Where did you find the casting notice for "Mango: Dead Serious"?
05:31 How did you prepare for the audition?
5:56 How does it feel to book a role?
06:12 How do you relate to your character Tracy Jackson?
06:47 What was the recording experience like?
07:08 What did you think when you heard "Mango: Dead Serious" for the first time?
07:44 Why should someone listen to "Mango: Dead Serious"?

Actor Alexandra Cruz talks about voicing the role of Dr. Charlotte Fox in "Mango: Dead Serious". The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right now and buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Interview Questions:
0:07 When did you start acting?
1:35 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
2:41 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
3:41 What do you love about acting?
4:20 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
5:57 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
7:00 Where did you find the casting notice for "Mango: Dead Serious"?
7:46 How did you prepare for the audition?
8:16 What do you remember about your audition?
8:52 What do you remember about your callback audition?
9:37 How does it feel to book a role?
10:37 How do you relate to your character Dr. Charlotte Fox?
12:12 How did you prepare for production?
13:38 What was the recording experience like?
14:40 What did you think when you heard "Mango: Dead Serious" for the first time?
15:37 What was your most memorable experience on "Mango: Dead Serious"?
16:22 Why should someone listen to "Mango: Dead Serious"?

"Mango: Dead Serious" creator Ben Conley talks about the casting and auditioning process on his first audio drama. The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Interview Questions & Topics:
0:06 What is casting?
0:29 Where did you post casting information for your project?
0:50 Casting actor Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox
2:45 Casting actor Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson
5:46 Casting actor John Eddings as Henry West
9:40 Casting actor Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy
13:37 Casting additional roles in "Mango: Dead Serious"

"Mango: Dead Serious" creator Ben Conley talks about writing & developing his first audio drama. The full feature-length "Mango: Dead Serious" audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, "Mango 2" is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!

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Interview questions:
1:00 What is an audio drama?
1:13 What is your experience with audio dramas?
1:37 How did you discover audio dramas?
2:56 Why did you make an audio drama?
3:50 How did the idea for "Mango: Dead Serious" form?
8:59 How long did it take to write "Mango: Dead Serious"?
9:48 What is the hardest thing about writing?
10:56 What is your favorite thing about writing?