Scoring Magic
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsThere are so many guides out there for how to make a podcast, and for how to make an audio drama. But there’s a difference between reading an article and hearing the reality behind the process.
Scoring Magic follows creators at Hug House Productions as they create fiction podcasts. They’ll share tips, tricks, and resources, but also what it’s like to work on a massive creative project with friends.
Seasons 1 and 2 follow the creation of the 3-season urban fantasy podcast VALENCE. Season 3 will cover an upcoming solo (or mostly solo) project.
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2.6: Q&A
July 21, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBThe long-awaited responses to your Q&A! This is an ABRIDGED version of a full conversation between Anne and Wil—if you want the full extended discussion, make sure you check out Hug House on Patreon. Monthly support of $10+/month gets access to all of our bonus content, plus early episode releases and more! Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. This episode was written, recor...
2.5: We Did It
April 14, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWith VALENCE coming to a close, we're bringing you the final episode of Scoring Magic... for now. Keep following us in the usual places, and hopefully you'll hear more soon. But first we've got at least one more VALENCE-focused episode to do: a Q&A! Send us your questions to our email, our Twitter, our Tumblr, our Patreon or Patron Discord... anywhere you can find us, we'll take your questions! The due date for sending us those questions is April 28th, 2023. Credits: This episode was writt...
Presenting Desperado
June 13, 2022 16:00 - 16.6 MBWe are so excited to announce that Desperado has moved into our little podcast house! Desperado is an incredible audio drama by Samy Souissi, and has just returned for its second season! That makes right now the best time to get caught up on season 1 so you can tune into the events yet to unfold in season 2. And I mean it--the best time is right now. RIGHT NOW. Are you ready? Then let's go! Here's the first episode of season 1, in full. Blood magic, Voodoo magic, old gods, new gods: We've ...
2.4: Sound Design with Wil
February 26, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode Notes In this episode of Scoring Magic, Wil goes into their sound design process step by step and shares how they learned this finicky, complicated, detailed aspect of making an audio drama. Mentioned in the Episode: FreeSound.org ASoundEffect.com Sonniss Game Audio Archive About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Credits: "Budding," "The Gold ...
2.3: Production Update... Update
September 04, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week, Hug House brings you an update on everything we've been working on. And then... another update on everything we've been working on. And then... Credits: Written and recorded by Anne Baird (and surprise guest Wil Williams). Edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. Music by Komiku and Kevin MacLeod. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Su...
2.2: Season 2 Production Updates
February 27, 2021 22:19 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBWe're neck-deep into production for season 2, and we've learned, ummmm, a lot about how to make an audio drama since season 1. Anne walks us through all of the changes we've made since season 1, and answers some of your questions. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-...
2.1: Create Is... Still Feels Good?
January 02, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAs Hug House gears up for VALENCE's second season, we kick off Scoring Magic by talking about what a weird time it's been creating on 2020. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic
2.23: Create Is... Still Feels Good?
January 02, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAs Hug House gears up for VALENCE's second season, we kick off Scoring Magic by talking about what a weird time it's been creating on 2020. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic
1.23: Create Is... Still Feels Good?
January 02, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAs Hug House gears up for VALENCE's second season, we kick off Scoring Magic by talking about what a weird time it's been creating on 2020. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic
COMING SOON: Scoring Magic Season 2!
December 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBLast year, we left off having just barely debuted Season 1 of VALENCE. Since then, we've been hard at work on Season 2 . . . or, at least, as hard at work as 2020 has let us be. What has it been like creating in 2020? How have we adjusted? How have we failed and triumphed--and what does that all mean for Hug House, VALENCE, and other creative works up our sleeves? We'll talk about all of this and more in Season 2 of Scoring Magic, coming January 2nd, 2021.
1.22: Looking Back
August 08, 2020 17:43 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBSeason 1 of VALENCE is DONE! We DID IT! But just like when we release the first episode of VALENCE, we feel . . . weird. In this episode of Scoring Magic, we talk wrapping the season, we look back on early episodes of Scoring Magic, and we answer some of your questions! About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar...
1.21: F**** Energy
July 25, 2020 09:56 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's a very NSFW one, pals! And also, it's got VALENCE S1E11 spoilers, so make sure you listen to that first! In this episode, I talk to Josh Rubino (Liam) and John Westover (Nico) about conveying "fuck energy." But also, we talk about modern art, control issues, and how people convey their trauma. Check out Cornelia Parker's "Mass (Colder Darker Matter)," the art piece discussed in this episode, here: The Phoenix Art Museum: https://phxart.org/arts/mass-colder-darker-matter-monton-materia...
1.20: Oops All Bloops!
July 11, 2020 16:47 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBThese last few episodes of VALENCE have been rough, so we decided to share one of the best things about making VALENCE: our goofy actors. Enjoy this look into our bloopers vault. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Credits: "Fluff a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod Lic...
1.20: #PodcastBlackout
June 06, 2020 22:08 - 2 minutes - 3.23 MBHug House Productions is participating in #PodcastBlackout. If you are not Black, we hope you are taking time to educate yourselves and donate to causes in defense of Black lives like we are. Check out Berry Sykes’ directory of podcasts by podcasters of color at PodcastsInColor.com. You can find a list to all of the shows mentioned in the episode, as well as a full transcript, on our website. Places to Donate: Black Lives Matter National Bail Fund Network American Civil Liberties Union...
#PodcastBlackout
June 06, 2020 22:08 - 2 minutes - 3.23 MBHug House Productions is participating in #PodcastBlackout. If you are not Black, we hope you are taking time to educate yourselves and donate to causes in defense of Black lives like we are. Check out Berry’s directory of podcasts by podcasters of color at PodcastsInColor.com. You can find a list to all of the shows mentioned in the episode, as well as a full transcript, on our website. Places to Donate: Black Lives Matter National Bail Fund Network American Civil Liberties Union (ACL...
Mid-Season Hiatus Announcement
April 25, 2020 11:41 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBScoring Magic is on a brief hiatus, with an exciting episode coming soon. So why not take this time to listen to what Scoring Magic is all about--VALENCE--on this, the day of our Hug House's birth? About Scoring Magic - Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Support Scoring Magic by ...
1.19: The Benefits of Disney
April 11, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode Notes We've mentioned before that episode 7 of VALENCE was written in Walt Disney World, and you may have noticed some extra credits in that episode. Join Wil and Anne, and special guest AJ Goldman, as they tell the story behind writing the benefit in Cost Benefit Analysis. AJ is a phenomenal artist and we would love for you to check out her work on Twitter: @GoldenRetreevee! About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-th...
1.18: Collaboration, Part 2
March 14, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 14 MBSo, create is feels good. Collaboration is feels good! Friends is feels good! But what happens when miscommunications means that isn't feels good? This week, Katie breaks down what lead to a fight between her and Wil, different styles of anger and conflict, and the steps you can take to talk to your friends about your needs. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Pa...
1.17: Writing Episode 4
February 29, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Wil talks about writing episode 4 of VALENCE. Content warning: This episode discusses suicidal ideation, abuse, and PTSD in depth. Take care of yourself. Resources If you ever need it, the National Suicide Prevention Lifelines are: +1 (800) 273-8255 for the U.S. +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90 for the U.K. +61 08 93 81 5555 for Australia +1 (800) 448-3000 for Canada An article on self care An article about how to talk to a friend who's struggling An article with advice on choosin...
1.16: Mini Episode 2: Take Selection
February 15, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 8.05 MBIt's time to select takes. So, let's talk about time . . . and how sometimes we're not great with it. About Scoring Magic - Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Credits: "Fluff a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommo...
1.15: Mini Episode 1: Cast Bonding
February 01, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 7.15 MBListen to the full episode for a surprise ;) About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Credits: "Fluff a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support Scoring Magic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Find out more at https://s...
1.14: Check-In 2
January 18, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBHi. The first episode of VALENCE is out. And Wil feels weird. But mostly, Wil feels really thankful. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Find out more at https://scoring-magic.pinecast.co
1.13: We Hecked Up
December 21, 2019 18:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBY'all, we messed up. We promised you a documentary of our highs and lows, so it's time to talk lows. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Credits: Our music is by the wonderful artist Komiku Support Scoring Magic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips...
Coming Soon: VALENCE
December 14, 2019 00:44 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBThe VALENCE feed is now live! Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. Visit Trudon Circle, an art mecca turned tourist trap where you can find musicals, massive neon billboards, street performers, and pickpockets. The bodega on 12th and Salt will sell you spells on the cheap if you know how to ask, but everyone knows they’re better quality on Root and Amsterdam. But if you’re a magic user — or, as pretty much everyone nowadays says, a muse — you’d better be wearing ...
1.12: Live Table Reads
December 07, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWe're RECORDING, folks! In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of having your cast record together versus just asynchronously. Buckle up for talks about scheduling nightmares, Anne's Hell Sheet (TM), and welcome babies/byebye babies. About Scoring Magic - Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com...
1.11: Social Media is Scary! (But Necessary!)
November 23, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBSometimes you're a social media grandma. And that's okay. Like everything with Hug House, our first step in finalizing our social media strategy was to identify our shortcomings and reach out for help--and then the second was all organization. We promise, running your socials doesn't have to be as scary as it seems. Read the Edison Research’s 2019 “The Podcast Consumer” report here About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-s...
1.10: We Wrote the Finale
November 09, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBWe did it. We wrote the finale. The finale is written for season 1, and we did that, and we're the ones who wrote it, and we did it. But like . . . not without panicking a little. A lot. Join sweet Katie as she breaks down what the process was like. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pineca...
1.9: Check-In 1
October 27, 2019 00:37 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIt's high time we checked in with our progress, but also ourselves. How are we feeling? Well, um . . . FUGUE STATE! FUGUE STATE! FUGUE STATE! About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. You can find transcripts of all of our episodes on our website. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scoring-magic Credits: Find out...
1.8: Balancing Responsibilities
October 12, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIt's time for Wil to explain some of her overworking crimes. This week, take a dive into what Wil's daily workload looks like, how she's learned to manage it, and the BIG life change that's hopefully going to make things a lot easier for her. Jordan Cobb's IndieGogo campaign for Primordial Deep Not Wil: "So You Want A Husky? Be Ready For This!" Unfortunately, Wil: "하늘에서 내려온 아기천사." (aka "A baby angel from heaven.") About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. ...
1.7: Money, Please!
September 28, 2019 18:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBAs the Hug House team's Indiegogo for season 1 of VALENCE winds down, Anne brings you sage knowledge about how money works. No, don't run away! We know--money is super scary. But it's also important, and you gotta know about it. Besides, don't you want to hear about the time Anne, Josh, and Alex went to Medieval Times? About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon....
1.6: The Casting Process
September 14, 2019 11:22 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode Notes Last episode, we told you about our casting call. This episode, we're going to talk about what happened when we started listening to auditions. Learn from our mistakes! Trust your gut! And hear some of our initial reactions to auditions along the way. VALENCE IndieGogo Campaign We're crowdfunding our first season of VALENCE! You can find our campaign--which includes rewards like your own bespoke sound of magic--over on IndieGogo. For every 10% raised, we'll announce a new ca...
1.5: Casting Calls
August 31, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBEpisode Notes When you make something with a cast, you have to . . . cast it. And when you cast something, you have to make a casting call. This week, hear about how Hug House went about its casting call--plus our usual updates and an exciting surprise. VALENCE IndieGogo Campaign - We're crowdfunding our first season of VALENCE! You can find our campaign--which includes rewards like your own bespoke sound of magic--over on IndieGogo. For every 10% raised, we'll announce a new cast member! A...
1.4: Writing Someone Else's Characters
August 03, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode Notes So. We've got our producer. We've got our story bible and all our plans set. But now it's time to start writing--which means it's time for Katie to start writing for characters she didn't come up with. This week, hear about how to overcome the anxieties of working with a story someone else already has roots in, featuring some truths and advice from Eli Barraza of The Whisperforge. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for...
1.3: Meet Our Producer
July 20, 2019 18:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBEpisode Notes We've found our producer for VALENCE, and we couldn't be happier. This week, listen to how we made the decision, how we reached out to her, how we made her contract, what information we gave her up front, and how she super made Wil cry. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pine...
1.2: Collaboration
July 06, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBEpisode Notes We're taught so often that art is a solitary practice. We're taught artists are introverts, sole creators of their work, and that the influence of others always diminishes their vision. On this episode of Scoring Magic, we'll tell you why that's a whole mess of hogwash. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming projects on Patreon. Support Scoring Magic by donating...
1.1: Create Is Feels Good
June 22, 2019 18:15 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode Notes CW: Discussions of burnout, vague discussions of mental health issues There's a difference between business and creative work, no matter how fulfilled you feel without a creative endeavor. In our first episode, Wil starts an ambitious project . . . a while ago. Hear what drove her to stop, and what drove her to try again. About Scoring Magic Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early previews of upcoming p...
Coming June 22nd: Scoring Magic
June 08, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBEpisode Notes "Create is feels good." Scoring Magic is a documentary about three friends making a fiction podcast together. Starting June 22nd, we'll be sharing our process every other week. You won't just get tips and tricks on how to make your own fiction podcast--you'll also hear about real experiences, the ups and downs, the struggles and successes we meet along the way. Scoring Magic is presented by Hug House Productions. You can support us for behind-the-scenes details and early pre...