George Drake

George Drake, Jr. is an experienced sound engineer and podcast audio producer with a diverse portfolio. Currently serving as a sound engineer at Quartz, George has contributed to notable podcasts like Quartz's Obsession and At Work, focusing on mixing and mastering. In addition, George produces and edits for the UN/BALANCED Podcast and Poppy Jamie's Unwind Podcast, showcasing expertise in maintaining episode pacing and sound quality. Extensive work as a sound designer for Everything Is Stories includes enhancing narratives with multi-layered sound design. Previous roles include fill-in host at WYSO Public Radio and senior producer for the FT Weekend Podcast. George holds a Master's degree in Radio from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Design & Production from Indiana University Bloomington.