Quinn Lemley's "Secrets of the Stage" (with Mark Blumberg)
5m | May 29, 2026How many hours of interviews does it take to create a compelling podcast story? How do producers shape raw conversations into emotional, immersive storytelling experiences? On this episode of Secrets of the Stage with Quinn Lemley, producer and director Mark Blumberg talks about his creative process behind the acclaimed podcast production of My Phantom Memory, a documentary-style portrait exploring the life of swing actor Greg Mills in Broadway’s longest-running show, Phantom of the Opera. Blumberg shares how sonic layering, editing choices, and authentic human connection can transform raw interviews into cinematic audio experience with documentary storytelling.
Be sure to check out the full episode here:
The Secret Behind Phantom with Mark Blumberg and Quinn Lemley
Also, check out Mark Blumberg's "My Phantom Memory" series here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-phantom-memory/id1881677402
Created and Hosted by Quinn Lemley
Featuring Mark Blumberg
Edited by Lauren Molina
