The Divide with Matthew Woodcock ...

The Divide with Matthew Woodcock | Spy-Fi Audio Drama & Indie Podcasting

Pods Like Us by Martin ”Marv” Quibell

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Episode Summary - Host Marv speaks with writer-director Matthew Woodcock about The Divide — a 12-episode spy-fi audio drama from Definitely Human Productions. They cover the creative journey from inspiration to release, including casting, sound design, cliffhanger structure, and the case against binge culture. 

What You'll Learn - ● How a Cold War spy thriller can mirror modern social media manipulation  ● Why recording actors together in the same room transforms a performance  ● How sound design can function as a character in an audio drama  ● Why weekly episodic release beats bingeing for audience engagement 

Key Topics - The Divide follows intelligence operative Paul Wilder across 1964 and 2025, blending spy fiction with sci-fi. Matthew discusses casting, working with sound designer Tom Dowling, and his love of classic cliffhan ... 

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