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BRANDON SCHEXNAYDER

STORYTELLER | PODCAST PRODUCER | AUDIO ENGINEER

Welcome to a glimpse into the life and work of Brandon Schexnayder, passionate storyteller and podcast producer, veteran audio engineer and musician, New Orleans native and campfire story enthusiast.

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

Veteran content creator, audio engineer and storyteller with a track record of success in both the podcasting and music industries. Proven ability to push the boundaries of digital media while handling multiple projects on tight deadlines and a passion for collaborative leadership and teamwork.
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

STUDIO RECORDING

DIALOGUE EDITING
SOUND DESIGN
AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION 

NARRATIVE WRITING & RESEARCH
VOICE-OVER & NARRATION 
PODCASTING FOR B2B
DIGITAL MARKETING
BASIC VIDEO EDITING

TOOLS & SOFTWARE

AVID PRO TOOLS

STEINBERG NUENDO

FINAL CUT PRO X

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

ZOOM, SQUADCAST, & RIVERSIDE

LARGE FORMAT RECORDING CONSOLES

MULTI-TRACK ANALOG RECORDERS

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE

PORTFOLIO

PODCAST
PORTFOLIO

The Curse of Julia BrownSouthern Gothic (Host, Executive Producer, Sound Design)
00:00 / 01:04
Wolfgang PoeGhost Tour (Co-Host, Executive Producer)
00:00 / 01:04
The True Story Behind the Exorcist Part 2Astonishing Legends (Dialogue Editing, Audio Mixing)
00:00 / 01:04
The Renewable Energy Outlook For 2019 And BeyondBeyond the Meter (Producer, Dialogue Editing)
00:00 / 42:30
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What Listeners Say

"Brandon Schexnayder has had my earbuds captive from the first episode of Southern Gothic!"
- Apple Podcasts User Review

Experience

2018 - PRESENT

SOUTHERN GOTHIC MEDIA

2005 - 2012

SOUND STAGE STUDIOS

HOUSE ENGINEER & RECORDING ASSISTANT

2019 - PRESENT

FREELANCE PODCAST PRODUCER

Assist clients with the pre-production, remote recording, content editing & audio mixing for both interview-based and narrative podcasts intended for B2B content marketing.​  Clients include Smart Energy Voices, Beyond the Meter and more! 

MANAGING PARTNER | AUDIO PRODUCTION LEAD

Work collaboratively with researchers, co-hosts, and freelancers to produce both narrative and interview podcasts that push the bounds of the audio genre, focusing on high-end sound design and meticulous editing in Avid Pro Tools, while directly managing release schedules, production calendars and marketing initiatives. Podcasts Include:

SOUTHERN GOTHIC | 2018 - PRESENT
Host, Executive Producer

  • Non-Fiction, Narrative Podcast

  • Over 1 Million Downloads to Date!

  • ​Peaked at #23 on the Apple Top History Podcast Chart.

  • Nominated “Best Ghost Story Podcast” in the 2021 Paranormal Podcast awards.

  • Nominated “Best Education Podcast” in the 2018 MixCloud Online Radio Awards

​GHOST TOUR | 2021 - PRESENT

Co-Host, Executive Producer

  • Interview-Based Podcast

  • A collaborative partnership with Franklin Walking Tours.

  • Season One charted in the Top 200 Places & Travel Shows on Apple Podcasts.

2018 - 2022

PODCAST FAST TRACK

CONTRACT AUDIO EDITOR

Work collaboratively with teams from various industries to edit both narrative and interview audio for podcast content spanning a variety of industries. Podcasts Include:

  • Internet of Things

  • Whole Life Stewardship

  • Side Hustle School

  • Dental Practice Heroes

  • Making Chips

  • Tara in the Neighborhood
  • Dental Business Mentors
  • Be Fulfilled

2010 - 2020

FREELANCE RECORDING ENGINEER & MIXER

Through the operation of large format sound consoles, digital audio workstations, and hardware audio processors, I seamlessly ran hundreds of high-pressure recording sessions while maintaining a creative environment. In addition, I have also had the opportunity to serve as both an editor and mix engineer on dozens of albums and demos for both major label artists and independents alike.  Highlights of my career include:

  • Participation on two of the five albums nominated for Best Country Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards: Lee Ann Womack's "The Way I'm Livin'" and Miranda Lambert's "Platinum" (The Winner!).

  • Credited on a half dozen RIAA Platinum Award-Winning albums by The Band Perry, George Strait, Lionel Richie and Keith Urban.

EXPERIENCEO
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