Michelle Macklem
sound designer & mixerPodcasts & radio
Film
Sound Art
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Michelle Macklem
sound designer & mixerPodcasts & radio
Film
Sound Art
Producer work
Writing
About
Discount Dave (and the Fix)
Kill Your DarlingsEveryone has a party story. Host and creator Rebecca Auerbach's involved a run in with rock icon David Lee Roth. At least, that's who he said he was. And maybe it's because she loves rock and roll, or maybe it's because she’s trying to fill a hole, but she holds onto that night. And it ultimately leads to her own reckoning. A harrowing and hilarious blend of memoir and auto-fiction, Discount Dave (and The Fix) is the true-ish story of a fake rockstar, a real trial and what it means to stop running, face yourself and fight to heal.
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sound designer, composer and mix engineer
KYD Queer Critics Series
Kill Your DarlingsAustralian literature has a queer history. Join author and KYD publishing director Rebecca Starford as she chats with literary critics about the books that have a profound impact on our understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences, gender and sexuality in Australia. From classic texts to hidden gems, they revisit these works with fresh eyes and uncover their lasting influence.
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producer & mix engineer
Fighting Words
with George M. JohnsonBest Case studios, iHeart
The podcast Love Me is an award-winning documentary series from the CBC that explores human connection, the complexities of grief, and the nuances of modern love. Hosted by Lu Olkowski, it features powerful and intimate stories that delve into relationships and belonging
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mix engineer
Love Me
CBC PodcastsSeason 4
The podcast Love Me is an award-winning documentary series from the CBC that explores human connection, the complexities of grief, and the nuances of modern love. Hosted by Lu Olkowski, it features powerful and intimate stories that delve into relationships and belonging
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mix engineer,
4 episodes
Berlant & Novak
Hosted by comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak, Berlant & Novak explores the absurdities of the trillion-dollar wellness industry, with the hosts trying products, consulting experts, and investigating cultural obsessions with self-optimization. Through personal anecdotes and intellectual discussions, Berlant & Novak offers a funny and high-gloss look at contemporary life, with each episode focusing on a different aspect of wellness, such as skincare or sleep hygiene.
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mix engineer
Outside Voice
Spotify, Molten Heart“DE&I” isn’t a box for businesses to check. When everyone in the boardroom is invited to speak, inclusion becomes a superpower that leads to long-term success. Outside Voice features host Zakiya Gibbons, who sits down with creative and advertising-industry leaders whose work amplifies marginalized voices and proves the power of inclusion.
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mix engineer
Girl V. Horse
ESPN 30 for 30 podcasts, Teeny Productions*winner 2025 Ambie award for Best Production and Sound Design*
Runner Nicole Teeny wants to do something possibly absurd: race an ultramarathon against a horse. It all started with a theory and a diagnosis.
In GIRL v. HORSE, a four-part podcast from 30 for 30 Podcasts, Teeny comes to terms with being diagnosed with epilepsy, and hating the loss of control, decides to push her body to the limit. In the process, she investigates how evolution drove humans to become runners—and what horses have to do with it—all while training to beat a steed and settle the battle between mind versus body and girl versus horse. Who will win?
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sound designer and mix engineer
The Conversation Weekly
The ConversationMisinformation continues to do enormous damage just as much of the world’s population remains critically vulnerable. The stakes couldn’t be higher – for public health, for the environment, for science and for democracy and human rights.
The Conversation works with academic experts around the world to help explain what’s going on. Join us each week as academic experts tell us about the fascinating discoveries they're making to understand the world, and the big questions they’re still trying to answer.
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sound designer and mix engineer
Dr. Miracle
Campside Media, Sony Music Entertainment, and Dorothy Street PicturesDr. Miracle explores a wellness center some called Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and friendly, family-man persona. But beneath the serene surface, Miracle Ranch harbored a dark secret. The people who stayed there didn’t get better; they got worse.
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sound designer and mix engineer