Rephonic
Artwork for The Rough Cut

The Rough Cut

Matt Feury
Editing
Film Editing
Netflix
Sound Design
Film Production
Editing Techniques
Post Production
Documentary Filmmaking
Visual Effects
Apple TV+
Wicked
Sinners
Thunderbolts
Marvel
Hamlet
3 Body Problem
Christopher Reeve
Superman
Emilia Perez
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

The Rough Cut features in-depth interviews with the film and tv industry's top post production professionals on the topics of film editing, video editing, sound design and more. Hosted by @MattFeury.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes320Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TV & FilmFilm Interviews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Rough Cut

Latest Episodes

Editor – Greg O'Bryant Tuner editor Greg O'Bryant returns to the podcast to discuss cutting a film that is part crime thriller, part romance, part character study, part music movie and part very compelling argument for keeping your ears covered in Ne... more

Widow's Bay Editors – Isaac Hagy, ACE; Kyle Reiter, ACE and Jen Bryson The editors of Widow's Bay may not live on a cursed New England island, but after years of working together across shows like Atlanta, Station Eleven and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Isaac H... more

Spider-Noir

Editors – Jennifer Barbot, ACE; Tirsa Hackshaw, ACE; Eric Kissack, ACE and Geraud Brisson, ACE Although the editors of Spider-Noir may have all arrived at the series through different paths, they quickly found themselves working toward ... more

Editors - Laura Zempel, ACE and Lauren Connelly, ACE Although BEEF - Season 2 editors Laura Zempel and Lauren Connelly are working together for the first time, this is Laura's second season working on the series. But despite being new to one another,... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
The Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastDirectors Guild of America
Team Deakins
Team DeakinsJames Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins
Art of the Cut
Art of the CutSteve Hullfish, ACE

Recent Guests

Jennifer Barbot
Editor
Spider-Noir
Episode: Spider-Noir
Tirsa Hackshaw
Editor
Spider-Noir
Episode: Spider-Noir
Geraud Brisson
Editor
Spider-Noir
Episode: Spider-Noir
Eric Kissack
Editor
Spider-Noir
Episode: Spider-Noir
Brian Philip Davis
Editor for Hokum (Indie horror), worked with Damian McCarthy
Keeper Pictures (via Oddity/Hokum collaboration)
Episode: Hokum
Nena Erb
Editor from Marvel's Wonder Man
Marvel/Disney
Episode: Wonder Man
Gioia Caruso
Assistant editor and additional editor on Wonder Man
Marvel/Disney
Episode: Wonder Man
Joel Negron
Editor on Project Hail Mary
Editor
Episode: Project Hail Mary
Erik Aadahl
Sound designer on Project Hail Mary
Sound Designer
Episode: Project Hail Mary

Host

Matt Feury
Host of The Rough Cut

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Matt Is Solid

    But he needs to easy up on the praise for movies that are panned rightly so.

    “The film’s editing lacks snap, making clear the demarcation between when “cut” and “action” were yelled. Sometimes Murphy will have an emotion in one shot that will totally disappear in another, undermining the dialogue’s give-and-go rhythm” NYT review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F.

    And now “ Bad Sisters”: Hearing about all the work for a just an OK series was a struggle cause.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Matt Is Solid

    But he needs to easy up on the praise for movies that are panned rightly so.

    “The film’s editing lacks snap, making clear the demarcation between when “cut” and “action” were yelled. Sometimes Murphy will have an emotion in one shot that will totally disappear in another, undermining the dialogue’s give-and-go rhythm” NYT review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JNLCIA
    United States2 years ago
  • RESERVATION DOGS

    Love this show and Patrick tuck was really interesting on the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tf1025
    United States3 years ago
  • Dim-witted

    The host has actually admitted (to the film’s editor!) he watched a German film with English overdubs. God forbid you listen in German and read the subtitles. What a slap in the face. You should be ashamed of yourself. The directors all hate the English overdubs and do what they can to stop it. Just another dumb American who’s never seen more than a handful of foreign films. Would you watch 8 1/2 with English actors overdubbing??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bcsquest
    United States3 years ago
  • Matt Saved My Los Angeles Commute

    This podcast is so entertaining, so insightful, and just so darn fun. I spend almost as many hours on the road as I do at work. And Matt's brilliant questions spark such great nuggets of conversation from a lot of the fellow editors that I admire and look up to. What a treat this program is, and thank you Matt for bringing this to all of us. AVID rocks and so does this show. Keep the goods coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haynes3550
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often describe episodes as consistently high‑quality and informative for sponsors seeking credibility in post production.
Listeners praise the show for deep technical discussions and practical takeaways for post teams.
Many note the host's sharp, curious interviewing style and willingness to unpack complex workflows.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Spider-Noir
Q: How did you approach balancing noir pacing with modern sensibilities for Spider-Noir?
We experimented with traditional noir tempo early on but found it needed to be modernized; the team settled on a synthesis that preserved noir rhythms while letting the investigation and character dynamics breathe in a way that felt contemporary.
Hokum
Q: What unique editing challenges did Hokum present, and how did you address them in post?
The editor discusses balancing a single, contained location with ongoing tension; he uses wide shots to absorb detail, manipulates jump scares with speed ramps and negative space in sound, and relies on late-stage substitutions of plates to sustain suspense.
Hokum
Q: How did your collaboration with Damian McCarthy begin for Hokum and evolve across the project?
Davis explains that McCarthy often gives him creative room to respond to rushes rather than micromanage early on; trust grows as they complete a successful previous project together, making the editing process feel more like collaboration with a friend.
Project Hail Mary
Q: What was the key challenge in creating Rocky's language, and how did you approach it?
Rocky's language required a living, performative approach combining human and animal sounds. We treated it as a performance rather than a scripted sample, evolving the vocabulary and adjusting words to fit emotions and context.
Project Hail Mary
Q: How do you balance the workload between the two sound designers on a complex project like this?
We work together, collect sounds shoulder to shoulder, and then build collaboratively, aiming to make ourselves happy and get goosebumps before presenting ideas to the directors.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Rough Cut

What is The Rough Cut about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers in-depth conversations with senior post‑production professionals across film and television, focusing on editing, sound design, and production workflows. Episodes commonly explore practical techniques (Script Sync, wall cards, pacing and rhythm), collaboration within large teams, and how creative decisions—music, sound design, and gaps in dialogue—shape mood and storytelling. A few standout threads recur: balancing ensemble casts, working around production constraints, and mentoring dynamics among editors and assistants. The format often blends technical how‑tos with behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, making it valuable for editors, sound designers, and post supervisors seeking actionable insight and industry context.

The series i... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Rough Cut?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Rough Cut. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Rough Cut and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Rough Cut get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Rough Cut, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Rough Cut?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Rough Cut, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Rough Cut have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Rough Cut has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Rough Cut?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Rough Cut:

1. The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
2. Team Deakins
3. IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit
4. The A24 Podcast
5. Art of the Cut

How many episodes of The Rough Cut are there?

The Rough Cut launched 7 years ago and published 320 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Rough Cut?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Rough Cut?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Rough Cut from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Rough Cut?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Rough Cut. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Rough Cut?

Recent guests on The Rough Cut include:

1. Jennifer Barbot
2. Tirsa Hackshaw
3. Geraud Brisson
4. Eric Kissack
5. Brian Philip Davis
6. Nena Erb
7. Gioia Caruso
8. Joel Negron

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days