Spotlight

From Punk Rock to Post-Production Mastery – Andrew Macht on Audio, Film, and Following Creative Curiosity

William McLeod Episode 24

From playing punk rock in high school to mixing audio for feature films and corporate giants, Andrew Macht’s journey is a powerful testament to passion, persistence, and following the creative spark — even when it means only sleeping two hours a night.

Whether you're an aspiring sound engineer, a curious creative, or just someone juggling 9-to-5s and moonlight dreams, this Spotlight session will leave your earbuds buzzing with inspiration.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What “audio post-production” really means (and why it matters more than you think)
  • Why noise cleanup is the unsung hero of film and video production
  • How Andrew’s work ended up in projects for Ozzy Osbourne, Target, and Mystery Science Theater 3000
  • The role ADHD plays in creative productivity
  • How freelance word-of-mouth can snowball into major studio work
  • What it takes to build a life across music, film, tech — and still show up for family

📍 Recorded at PodcastCrew Studio in Robbinsdale, MN

👤 Guest Bio:
Andrew Macht is a multidisciplinary audio expert and post-production engineer whose credits span feature films, audiobooks, commercials, and corporate installations. He’s also an experienced AV technician working with CDI, and a lifelong musician.
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