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Working Class Audio

Working Class Audio

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.

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64:46

WCA #447 with Harold LaRue- Mastering, Michigan...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/07/10

My guest is Grammy Winning Mastering engineer Harold LaRue who has worked with Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Lisa Bella Donna, Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.), Joey Alexander, Kayley Hill (The Voice), Jack Russell's Great White, and Southern Raised. In this episode, we discuss Navy Brat Life Michigan Winters 4 Track Entry Ronan Chris Murphy Software Development Pro Audio Repair Discharging Capacitors Restaurant Lessons Earned Marketing Food Recycling Retro

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84:21

WCA #446 with Andrew Oedel- Running a Church Studio,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/07/03

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer/Mixer Andrew Oedel. Andrew owns Ghost Hit Recording and has worked with Sophie B. Hawkins, Brynn Cartelli, Mandy Harvey, Heather Maloney, Rachael Price, Seth Glier, The Front Bottoms, Sincere Engineer, and Watsky. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Western Mass Early Focus on Music Connecticut College NYU Internships Freelancing Avatar Casting A Wide Net Dressing Up As An Elf Customer Service Handouts Willing to Clean

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71:33

WCA #445 with Brad Smalling- Adopting ATMOS, Watching...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/06/26

My guest is Brad Smalling, Atmos Creative, Engineer, and Owner of Evergroove Studio. Brad has worked on projects for J Balvin, Carly Simon, Story of the Year, RoSaWay, and Enisa, Bava. In this episode, we discuss Reconnecting Athena Wilkinson Ergonomic Nightmare Adopting ATMOS Spousal Instinct UMG J Balvin Wes LaChot Watching the Bottom Line D Mixing Solar Power Inspiration Business Coaching Relationships Outreach Sonos ERA300 Getting Out and Networking Matt's Rant: Sonic

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120:46

WCA #444 with Jacob Light- The Acute Student,...

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2023/06/19

My guest is Producer/Engineer and owner of Modern Tone Studios, Jacob Light. Jacob has worked with Tess Stevens & The Details, Briget Boyle, Lipstick, and many local artists, bands, and singer/songwriters that write fantastic music. In this episode, we discuss Israel School and Music Falling in Love with The Beatles Legendary Mix Tapes Curators Recording Discovery Digidesign VHS Tapes Focus and Discipline Growing the Network Weed and Pizza School Negotiations Survival Lack of

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78:07

WCA #443 with Golden Gate Mixers - Mixing Collective,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/06/12

My guest is my mixing and mastering collective with Reto Peter and Mckay Garner called Golden Gate Mixers. In this episode, we discuss Mixing Collective Celebrating Wins Working in Silo's Mutual Respect The Dynamics of Numbers Working from Home Putting on Pants Feeling Isolated Coffee Bar Needs Focusing Space Constraints Selling Gear The Hassle of Setup Apartment Studios Separation Soundproofing Neighbors ATMOS Considerations Competition Support Systems Matt's Rant: Working

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73:02

WCA #442 with Louie Gonzalez - Family, Listening...

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2023/06/05

My guest is Recording Engineer/Mastering Engineer/Producer, Louie Gonzalez who has worked on projects with Tropa Magica, Discordant, 4thy, LIV, Suzie True, little fighter, and Banana Leaf Boy. In this episode, we discuss San Pedro California Swimming Family Access to Music Oldest Child Value in Failure Death Metal Pedal Recording as a Drug Cal State Dominguez The Apple Store Financial Consistency Viacom CBS The Shelter Studios Moving to Mastering Listening Habits Saying No Day

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59:22

WCA #441 with Anna Frick- Polyester School Band, Mix...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/05/29

My guest is Colorado-based mastering and restoration engineer Anna Frick who has worked on projects for Billy Strings, Wayne Gottstine (of Split Lip Rayfield), Wood & Wire (GRAMMY-nominated), Ben Sollee, Bill & the Belles, Stelth Ulvang, Cellista, Cody Qualls, Curtis McMurtry, Lil Smokies, LVDY, Dzirae Gold, Justin Hiltner, The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records (Third Man Records), the Navajo Nations (oral history project). In this episode, we discuss Fort Collins Born Outdoor

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57:03

WCA #440 with Tess Greenham - Training the Ears,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/05/22

My guest is Los Angeles-based Mastering Engineer Tess Greenham, who has worked with Trousdale, McCall, RF Shannon, Cami Petyn, and Bellsaint. In this episode, we discuss Growing Up In SF Moving to LA Awareness of Audio Working with Her Dad Pandemic Discovery Training the Ears Understanding the Business Keeping Calm with Clients Mastering Notes Sonic Growth Appreciating Analog Gear Honoring the Artist's Intention Dealing with Slammed Mixes Learning From a Parent Being a Nepo

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83:14

WCA #439 with John McBride - Always Learning, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/05/15

My guest is Engineer/Mixer, Studio Owner, and Live FOH Engineer John McBride, who many know as the man behind Blackbird Studios. John has worked with his wife, Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, Take 6, Joss Stone, and Greta Van Fleet, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss Wichita, Kansas Joe Walsh Parents Musical Tastes The 10 Best Years of Music Piano Lessons Save The Music Dissecting Music The Next Lennon and McCartney Chemistry Major Getting Laughed at By The

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65:15

WCA #438 with Orlando Torres - Discovering His Uncles...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/05/08

My guest is engineer Orlando Torres based in Los Angeles. Orlando has worked with Abraham Laboriel, Joey DeFrancesco, Alex Acuña, Lee Rocker, and Kobe Bryant, to name a few. In this episode, we discuss Born in Mexico Mexican and US Culture Discovering the Walkman Late Night Edgy Television Guitar Lessons Multi Tracking with Cassettes Construction Audio School Recording at Mom's House Learning the Techincal Ropes Figuring It Out Ditching an Office Job Love and Laughter

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63:30

WCA #437 with Noam Levinberg - Tel Aviv and New...

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2023/05/01

My guest is Noam Levinberg, a mixing and mastering engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has worked on various projects for Artlist.io, providing music for companies such as Netflix, Volvo, Stripe, Google, Adobe, Shopify, and Nike. He's also the owner and creator behind the plugins from Safari Pedals. In this episode, we discuss Tel Aviv and New Jersey Sibling Competition Teenage Recording Supportive Parents Hanging Outside a Studio Dreaming About Studios Earning Your Place in the

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44:29

WCA #436 with NAMM 2023 - Garth Richardson, Grace...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/04/24

All of the guests for this episode were recorded on my recent trip to NAMM 2023. They include Producer/Engineer Garth Richardson, Igor Maxymenko from Audiomovers, Julie Tan from AEA, Momchil Shishkov (Momo) and Nick Georgiev from Antelope Audio, and Christian Scheuer from Soundflow. In this episode, we discuss Garth Richardson Talking Grace M908 Garth's Real Reverb Igor Maxymenko from Audiomovers Omnibus Transmitter Inject Julie Tan from AEA Buying AEA TRP3 RPQ3 Momchil Shishkov (Momo)

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67:09

WCA #435 with Maria Elisa Ayerbe - Education, Latin...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/04/17

My guest is Maria Elisa Ayerbe, a producer/engineer who has worked with MaryJ Blig, New Kids on the Block, and Kronos Quartet. In this episode, we discuss Bogota, Columbia Family Mom in Television Working for Pizza Dad Architect/Music Lover Studying Music A Tiny Audience Education Electronically Inclined Teaching MTSU Dealing with Sexism Music Theory Getting Bored Needing a Nap Dancing Music Latin American Culture Community Involvement Diversification Running a Record

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61:49

WCA #434 with Shawn Dealey - Hockey and Punk Rock,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/04/10

My guest is Shawn Dealey, Chief Engineer and ATMOS Mixer at Sweetwater Studios. Shawn has worked with Counting Crows, Animals As Leaders, Jared James Nichols, Propagandhi, Bones Owens, and The Weakerthans. In this episode, we discuss Middle of Canada Hockey and Punk Rock Dad's Road Case Company Early Exposure to Recording Drum Tech Work Learning the Studio Business Work Ethic Touring Connections and Networking Recording the Counting Crows Leaving the Road Joining Forces with a Studio

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59:20

WCA #433 with Nicholas Messitte - Discovering Audio,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/04/03

My guest is Producer/Engineer/Sound Designer/Editor/Mixing & Mastering Engineer Nicholas Messitte, who has done podcasting work for Amazon, ABC, iHeartRadio, NPR, and music work for Animal Adjective, Super City, Micah E. Wood, Leland Sundries, Pete Mancini. In this episode, we discuss Kids His Dad's Musical Side Early Recording Discovering Audio Boss Recorder Experiments Oceans Eleven Guitar Center Imagination and Mixing Creating Opportunities For Yourself Drug Use and Abuse Working

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59:52

WCA #432 with Phil Feinman - Bedrock LA, Studying...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/03/27

My guest is mastering engineer Phil Feinman who has worked with Lauren Ruth Ward, Mae Martin, Guns N' Roses, Band of Horses, Butch Vig, and Weird Al Yankovic. Phil is also a part of the team at Infrasonic Sound. In this episode, we discuss Long Island Upbringing Murphy's Music University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Parents Playing Drums Studying Electronics Working for Telefunkin Crime in Connecticut Moving to Los Angeles Working at East West Running a 40,000 SF Spot Bedrock LA Tech

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56:58

WCA #431 with Josh Rogosin - Recording Tiny Desk...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/03/20

My guest is Josh Rogosin, an accomplished audio engineer and producer who has worked with a wide range of renowned bands and musicians. With an extensive background at NPR, Josh is best known for his outstanding work on the Tiny Desk Concerts series. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Hollywood 4 Track Amazment Move to New Hamshire Acting in Theater Culture Differences Rejecting Stage Life Musical Theater Sound NPR Working Analog at Radio Apprenticing in New York Radio

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55:17

WCA #430 with Stephen Cole - Data Cassettes, Recycled...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/03/12

My guest is Liverpool-based Producer/Studio Owner/Composer Stephen Cole, who has worked with Ex-Easter Island Head, Bonnacons of Doom, Lonesaw, a.P.A.t.T., /Sainsbury's, Nokia, City Council. In this episode, we discuss Liverpool 4 Track Data Cassettes Prank Calls Slayer Recycled Magazines Mini Disk Ambient Noise Core Self Sufficiency Community Studio Audio Movers Studio In a Church Studio G Buying Gear Reinvesting In the Studio Music 24/7 Matt's Rant: Checking Your Work Links

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61:16

WCA #429 with Andy Reed - Remote Collaboration,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/03/06

My guest is Producer/Engineer Andy Reed, who has worked with Amy Petty, The Legal Matters, and The Verve Pipe; this is Andy's second appearance on WCA. In this episode, we discuss Covid Era Survival Remote Collaboration Changes to Gear Mixing at Low Volumes Working in Small Markets Advice to Others Online Presence Communication Advice Health Challenges Exercise Business Changes Running a Commercial Home Studio Matt's Rant: Keeping Your Foot on the Gas Links and Show Notes WCA #130

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62:07

WCA #428 with J Clark - Headbangers Ball, Punk Rock,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/02/27

My guest is Mixer J Clark, who has mixed for Madame Gandhi, Elle King, Cautious Clay, and Jennifer Lopez. J is also a member of the Infrasonic Sound team. In this episode, we discuss Born in Indiana Minneapolis Seattle Headbangers Ball Skateboarding Touring Kenny G The Clarinet Incident American Punk Rock Playing in Bands Recording School Post Production Sound Design ATMOS & Sony 360 Short Sightedness Working for Infrasonic Work/Life Balance Finances Matt's Rant: Keeping Your

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