In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Theme Ament, Foley Artist and Author of The Foley Grail, talks with Susan Fitz-Simon, an Austin-based Foley Artist. Their conversation delves into the rich relationship between Foley and other art forms, in particular, how performative sound design deepens and evolves with experience in theatre and music. Vanessa and Susan address how regional differences and geography affect the creativity behind unique sound designs, including a discussion of the Foley stages that Susan uses and helped build in Austin, Texas. Additionally,  Susan shares her favorite examples of Foley from her own career, including the Netflix hit, Orange is the New Black, and two powerful documentaries, Tower and Deep in the Heart. Welcome to the World of Performative Film Sound!