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Dee Peterschmidt

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Dee Peterschmidt

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Hey, I'm

Dee

I'm a producer and engineer at Science Friday from WNYC Studios. I also compose music for podcasts and animation.

Stories

At Science Friday, I report on a mix of stories, from the environment and health to crossovers with the arts. Here are some of my favorite pieces.

An Archaeologist And A Tattoo Artist Decipher Ancient Ink

Archaeologists are taking another look at tattoos on preserved corpses and verifying ancient techniques with modern tattoo artists.

Producer, Engineer

Aug 28, 2025

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From Zero To 100 Butts: The Wild World Of Invertebrate Behinds

Meet the scientists and illustrators who are spreading joy and info about the backends of the backbone-less.

Host, Producer, Composer,
Engineer

Mar 4, 2022

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This Documentary Explores The Loneliness Of A Mars Mission

In a new documentary, NASA psychologists try to find solutions for the mental health challenges of a long trip to Mars.

Host, Producer, Composer,
Engineer

Apr 16, 2024

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Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music

A pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.

Host, Producer, Composer,
Engineer

Oct 18, 2024

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Science Friday’s Second Life: The Voyage Home

A decade ago, Science Friday helped build—and abandoned—their Second Life community. What happened next?

Host, Producer, Composer,
Engineer

Dec 4, 2020

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In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Paleontology Is Still The Star

We talked to the movie’s paleontology consultant about the new ways they wanted to bring these magnificent dinosaurs to life.

Host, Producer, Engineer

Jul 2, 2025

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Music

I write theme songs and background music for podcasts. At Science Friday, I built a music library of over 100 cues that is used across four of its shows. I also work with clients to compose theme songs and music libraries.

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Dish City Theme - WAMU

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House Of Skulls Theme - Audible

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Science Friday Theme - WNYC Studios

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The Decision Coach Theme - Audible

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Cancel Me Daddy Theme - Flytrap Media

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Universe Of Art Theme - WNYC Studios

More music

My work has appeared on

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

— Elah Feder, Host of Undiscovered

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

— Elah Feder, Host of Undiscovered

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

— Elah Feder, Host of Undiscovered

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

— Instagram comment

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

— Instagram comment

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

— Instagram comment

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

— Paige Pfleger, via "Dream A Little Dream With Music From Pubmedia Tunesmiths"

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

— Paige Pfleger, via "Dream A Little Dream With Music From Pubmedia Tunesmiths"

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

— Paige Pfleger, via "Dream A Little Dream With Music From Pubmedia Tunesmiths"

"Dee is an absolute joy to work with. They took vague guidance about what we wanted our theme song to sound like and brought our show to life in musical form just days later. Dee has a knack for translating ideas and feelings into sound and making music that underlines and strengthens an idea rather distracting from it or merely being background music."

— Oliver-Ash Kleine, co-host of the Cancel Me, Daddy podcast

"Dee is an absolute joy to work with. They took vague guidance about what we wanted our theme song to sound like and brought our show to life in musical form just days later. Dee has a knack for translating ideas and feelings into sound and making music that underlines and strengthens an idea rather distracting from it or merely being background music."

— Oliver-Ash Kleine, co-host of the Cancel Me, Daddy podcast

"Dee is an absolute joy to work with. They took vague guidance about what we wanted our theme song to sound like and brought our show to life in musical form just days later. Dee has a knack for translating ideas and feelings into sound and making music that underlines and strengthens an idea rather distracting from it or merely being background music."

— Oliver-Ash Kleine, co-host of the Cancel Me, Daddy podcast

Sound Design & Mixing

Besides mixing Science Friday's podcast, I also provide sound design and mix engineer services for other projects.

Lost Women Of Science

I sound designed and mixed nine episodes of the podcast Lost Women Of Science, from PRX and Scientific American. Check out an episode below.

Science Diction

Previously, I engineered, and composed music for Science Friday’s Science Diction podcast. You can listen to an episode I worked on below.

I also sound designed and composed music for the show's third season trailer.

Science Friday

Below is a supercut of the sound design work I did on the Science Friday featured story, “The Hot And Cold Past Of The Air Conditioner.” You can find more examples of my sound design work here.

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About Me

I’m a producer and engineer at Science Friday, where I also hosted and produced the podcast Universe of Art. I also freelance as a composer, sound designer, and mix engineer for clients including Audible, Scientific American, and Sonoro Media. Before that, I was a product development intern at NPR.

My work was featured at the Tribeca Festival in 2024 and I've moderated a panel at the 2024 Science In Theater Festival.

I’m a producer and engineer at Science Friday, where I also hosted and produced the podcast Universe of Art. I freelance as a composer, sound designer, and mix engineer for clients including Audible, Scientific American, and Sonoro Media. Before that, I was a product development intern at NPR.

My work was featured at the Tribeca Festival in 2024 and I've moderated a panel at the 2024 Science In Theater Festival.

Hey, I'm

Dee

Stories

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Music

Music

Dish City Theme - WAMU

Dish City Theme - WAMU

House Of Skulls Theme - Audible

House Of Skulls Theme - Audible

Science Friday Theme - WNYC Studios

Science Friday Theme - WNYC Studios

The Decision Coach Theme - Audible

The Decision Coach Theme - Audible

Cancel Me Daddy Theme - Flytrap Media

Cancel Me Daddy Theme - Flytrap Media

Cancel Me Daddy Theme - Flytrap Media

Universe Of Art Theme - WNYC Studios

Universe Of Art Theme - WNYC Studios

Universe Of Art Theme - WNYC Studios

More music

My work has appeared on

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

"We’re so lucky with the music. The stuff they made off the bat was phenomenal. They’ve saved whole chunks of episodes that you wouldn’t have heard otherwise."

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

"Sometimes, when I need a shot of adrenaline/general positivity, I listen to the Dish City theme on repeat."

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

"‘Breadcrumb’ needs to be used as the soundtrack to an indie romcom immediately."

Sound Design & Mixing

Lost Women Of Science

Lost Women Of Science

Science Diction

Science Friday

About Me

About Me