I am an award-winning sound designer and audio supervisor with 20+ years crafting sonic identities for podcasts, film, TV, audiobooks, and immersive media. I’ve built distinctive soundscapes at Parcast, Spotify’s narrative podcast studio, contributing to multiple hit shows including a top-10 podcast. I’ve earned recognition including a Promax Gold Award, an Earphone Award for Exceptional Audio, and an MPSE nomination. I bring end-to-end expertise in recording, scoring, foley, dialogue editing, SFX, and final mix across stereo, 5.1, and spatial formats. I thrive on collaborative partnerships with directors, producers, and studio teams to deliver high-quality, repeat collaborations and measurable audience impact.

Brian Golub

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I am an award-winning sound designer and audio supervisor with 20+ years crafting sonic identities for podcasts, film, TV, audiobooks, and immersive media. I’ve built distinctive soundscapes at Parcast, Spotify’s narrative podcast studio, contributing to multiple hit shows including a top-10 podcast. I’ve earned recognition including a Promax Gold Award, an Earphone Award for Exceptional Audio, and an MPSE nomination. I bring end-to-end expertise in recording, scoring, foley, dialogue editing, SFX, and final mix across stereo, 5.1, and spatial formats. I thrive on collaborative partnerships with directors, producers, and studio teams to deliver high-quality, repeat collaborations and measurable audience impact.

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I am an award-winning sound designer and audio supervisor with 20+ years crafting sonic identities for podcasts, film, TV, audiobooks, and immersive media. I’ve built distinctive soundscapes at Parcast, Spotify’s narrative podcast studio, contributing to multiple hit shows including a top-10 podcast. I’ve earned recognition including a Promax Gold Award, an Earphone Award for Exceptional Audio, and an MPSE nomination.

I bring end-to-end expertise in recording, scoring, foley, dialogue editing, SFX, and final mix across stereo, 5.1, and spatial formats. I thrive on collaborative partnerships with directors, producers, and studio teams to deliver high-quality, repeat collaborations and measurable audience impact.

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Language

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Work Experience

Director | Sound Designer | Audio Mixer | Supervising Sound Editor at Brian Golub Sound
January 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered independent audio recording and post services for podcasts, audiobooks, films, promos, radio, and TV. Administered and directed 5.1 and broadcast mixing, podcast development, audio recording, editing, original sound design, Foley, ADR, voiceover, and project supervision for various clientele. Maintained and expanded dedicated client base through technical and creative excellence, positive reviews, and targeted outreach.
General Manager | Project Supervisor at Ironwood Builders
February 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Laid off from Spotify in 2023, took a hiatus from audio to focus on building a new house, and was offered a General Manager role to spearhead modernization efforts and manage multiple concurrent projects in residential and commercial construction.
Sound Design Specialist at Spotify
June 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Implemented sound editorial, design, and mix for multiple Parcast podcasts including Mythology, Solved and Unsolved Murders, Serial Killers, Conspiracy Theories, Haunted Places, Mythical Monsters, and many more. Crafted unique sonic identity for several popular podcasts, one of which became a top 10 hit. Created a Spotify playlist of podcasts to showcase accomplishments.
Sound Designer | SFX Editor | Foley Artist at Bendy Sound
August 1, 2021 - October 23, 2025
Collaborated on creation of sound elements for film, TV, documentary, web series, and multimedia. Delivered sound for multiple projects including HBO Documentaries Ice on Fire, The Arrow of Time; feature films Downeast, Flower; TV shows Funny Dance Show and Carol and Friends; and many others.
Sound Designer | Audio Mixer | In House Producer at SLAQR
January 1, 2015 - October 23, 2025
Spearheaded sound design and broadcast audio mix for an award-winning creative editorial boutique. Created, produced, designed, and mixed sound for broadcast and network promos, series and season launch campaigns, sizzle reels, viral marketing, and multimedia projects.
Director | Supervising Sound Editor | Music Supervisor at EVERYTONE MUSIC AND POST
January 1, 2015 - October 23, 2025
Co-founded and managed independent recording studio and post-production company focused on audio post, custom composition, and music licensing. Built and maintained recording studio and post production facility in West Los Angeles, CA, catering to a wide range of clients, musicians, and creative artists. Created exclusive music library of independent recording artists and composers, negotiated and administered sync licenses to countless productions and promotional campaigns.
Director | Sound Designer | Supervising Sound Editor at Brian Golub Sound
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design, record, edit, and mix audio for podcasts, audiobooks, feature films, promos, and TV projects across a wide range of genres. Deliver 5.1 and stereo broadcast mixes, original sound design, foley, ADR, and voiceover for a diverse client roster. Direct complex, concurrent projects from initial recording through mastered deliverable, managing creative quality and technical compliance simultaneously.
General Manager | Project Supervisor at Ironwood Builders
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Joined residential and commercial construction firm as GM following 2023 Spotify layoff; modernized operations across multiple concurrent projects. Implemented new internal systems covering CRM, BIM, estimating, scheduling, inventory, and team communication; managed full project lifecycle from permitting through client sign-off.
Sound Design Specialist at Spotify (Parcast)
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
Led sound editorial, design, and final mix for Parcast podcast series including "Mythology," "Serial Killers," "Conspiracy Theories," "Haunted Places," and "Solved and Unsolved Murders." Mythology climbed to a top-10 ranking on Spotify following a redesign of its sound — demonstrating the direct impact of elevated production quality on audience growth. Operated within a high-volume weekly pipeline, consistently delivering polished audio for multiple simultaneous shows on deadline.
Sound Designer | SFX Editor | Foley Artist at Bendy Sound
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021
Designed and edited sound for HBO Documentaries "Ice on Fire" and "The Arrow of Time," feature films "Downeast" and "Flower," and TV series "Funny Dance Show" and "Carol and Friends." Collaborated with directors and picture editors to align sound design to narrative intent and technical delivery specs across film, TV, documentary, and web series.
Sound Designer | Audio Mixer | In-House Producer at SLAQR
March 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Designed and mixed the sound for an award-winning creative editorial boutique serving Fox/FX, Bravo, Amazon, Myspace, and HGTV/DIY. Produced and mixed broadcast promos, series launch campaigns, sizzle reels, viral marketing spots, and multimedia projects from brief through delivery. Supported client communication, project development, and creative ideation alongside the editorial leadership team.
Director | Supervising Sound Editor | Music Supervisor at EVERYTONE MUSIC AND POST
July 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Co-founded and operated an independent recording studio and post-production facility in West Los Angeles, serving musicians, filmmakers, and ad agencies. Built an exclusive music library of independent artists and composers; negotiated and administered sync licenses for film productions and promotional campaigns. Managed studio operations, client relationships, and hands-on production oversight across the full range of audio post and music services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) , Applied Arts and Media at Antioch University, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Music Technology and New Media at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
BA, Applied Arts and Media at Antioch University, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
BFA, Music Technology and New Media at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Promax Gold Award – Best Sound Design
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Earphone Award for Exceptional Audio
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
MPSE Nomination – Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Real Estate & Construction