Beyond Stereo: The Dolby Atmos Podcast

Beyond Stereo: The Dolby Atmos Podcast

A podcast for all but especially creatives about immersive storytelling using technologies such as Dolby Atmos to better immerse audiences. With host Dan Bucknell ,explore the many industries with a modern approach to creating immersion in the art forms we love today! From musical artists, filmmakers and storytellers all the way to audio engineers, Dolby Atmos professionals, Spatial Audio and other emerging technologies, we aim to inform and inspire you to craft powerful imagery, incredible audio soundscapes and beautiful emotional experiences to tell the stories you were born to tell.

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June 12, 2025 51 mins

This week’s guest is Justin Gray, a visionary immersive audio engineer, producer, composer, and founder of Justin Gray Sound in Toronto. A true pioneer in spatial audio, Justin has been at the forefront of Dolby Atmos and immersive music technology since its early adoption, helping shape the way we experience music in three dimensions.

We explore Justin’s remarkable career journey — from working as a traditional mixer and mastering ...

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This week’s guest is Justin Gray, a visionary immersive audio engineer, producer, composer, and founder of Justin Gray Sound in Toronto. A true pioneer in spatial audio, Justin has been at the forefront of Dolby Atmos and immersive music technology since its early adoption, helping shape the way we experience music in three dimensions.

Justin’s passion for innovation also shines through in his own creative work, including his origin...

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This week’s guest is Dr. Mike Trubetskov — a Russian-Australian audio engineer, producer, and creative force blending science, emotion, and precision. With a PhD in hand and a studio built on passion, Mike has carved out a reputation for delivering heavy, high-impact productions with surgical clarity and immersive depth.

We unpack his journey from Russia to Australia, how his academic background informs his sonic philosophy, and the...

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This weeks guest is Justin Melson, a visionary artist who has seamlessly blended his early work in visual effects with his evolving storytelling style. Starting out in the world of VFX, Justin honed his craft creating stunning visuals before stepping behind the camera to direct and produce his own films.

We explore his early experiences on projects like Angora Road and The Last Hotspot, where his unique understanding of the technica...

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Matt Wickens is a highly skilled audio professional and dedicated mental health advocate based in Australia. With extensive experience at various studios, Matt has honed his expertise in sound engineering and production, contributing to a diverse range of music and film projects.

Beyond his technical skills, he is a passionate Men's Coach and Community Manager at Mindfit Men's Movement, where he focuses on promot...

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Jack the Bear (A.K.A Tony Mantz) is a legendary mastering engineer and the founder of Deluxe Mastering in Melbourne, with over four decades of experience. Known for his exceptional touch across genres, Jack has mastered albums for some of Australia’s top acts, including Xavier Rudd, You Am I, Silverchair, The Avalanches, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Augie March.

His work is characterised by a deep respect for the arti...

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Luke C. Jackson is an Australian writer, filmmaker, and graphic novelist celebrated for his ability to craft rich, thought-provoking stories across various mediums.

Luke is known for producing multiple published works including 'The Unclaimed', 'Summer's End', 'Robotales', 'Sleeper' and 'Code Name Sara Gray'.

He is also the author of the critically acclaimed g...

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Nick Kozakis is a director, editor, and graphic artist at Visible Studios. He is an award-winning, four-time Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Music Video Awards and Australian Directors Guild (ADG) nominated director, helming projects with some of Australia's most talented creatives.

Nick most recently directed his feature film, GODLESS: THE EASTFIELD EXORCISM, which has been acquired for North America...

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Dia Taylor is an independent filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia, who specialises in Directing, Writing, and Producing.


Dia was also nominated for best cinematography for her work on Nathan Hill’s short ‘Vampire Hooker Hotel’ by Stuff MX: Festival de cine bizarro en Ciudad de Mexico.
Taylor is also known for producing the feature films; ‘Wanda and Sully’, ‘How Deep is the Ocean’, 'CCTV Nasty' and &ap...

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Sumantri Limin is a music producer and audio engineer from Indonesia who loves all things audio! He takes us through how he started his career in the industry, explores some of the equipment and tools we use in the studio and provides a deep dive into Dolby Atmos workflows for Spatial audio with host, Dan Bucknell.

Have a listen to our previous episodes out now!
We also have lots of exciting guests coming up on the show...

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Andrew Osano is an American film and game score composer with a passion for immersive storytelling using musical and sound design elements. With host, Dan Bucknell, they discuss how he crafts his cues with immersive technologies such as Dolby Atmos and surround sound to immerse audiences in narratives.

Featured during: "The Sylvan Sprite" composed by Andrew Osano (mixed by Dan Bucknell)

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