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Michael"s Mixdown

Michael"s Mixdown is a show about music, voice acting, audio production techniques, including behind the scenes and historical facts about famous and interesting songs and albums. Some episodes are just my thoughts, although many episodes are interviews with incredible guests. Whether you heard it in the studio or in the stadium, you can hear about it here on Michael"s Mixdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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00:56:34

Ep. 27 - stop.drop.rewind

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2022/11/25

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to some new friends, Kris and DJ from stop.drop.rewind! The TikTok labeled "progpunk" band caught my ear the first time I heard them, and the fact that they were fellow Hoosiers was the icing on the cake. I knew from seeing them on TikTok that they would be the exact type of guys I would have a blast talking to, and so I did! We cover a lot of ground, everything from Lord of the Rings, to the business behind the music, and even some tips for

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00:17:15

Ep. 26 - The Voice of Vader

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2022/08/26

In this episode, I decided to talk about one of the most iconic villain voices of all time. Darth Vader! Later in the episode I also take a crack at recreating the iconic character's voice and effects with my own style. I didn't want to do an impression or copy exactly what's already been done, so this will be Vader like you've never heard him before! Also, this episode contains spoilers for Obi-Wan, so if you haven't seen it yet, go watch that first! --- Support this podcast:

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00:55:56

Ep. 25 - Mandy Fisher

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2022/04/26

In today's episode, I chat with voice over professional Mandy Fisher about her experiences in the voice over field. You might have heard Mandy's work in commercials for Macy's, Crayola, or Peloton. With 15 years experience behind her, I figured she would be the right person to ask, "How does one take things to the next step?" So if you've already dipped your toes in the voice over pond, and you've decided to move forward with how to acquire the right gear and work with the right people to get your

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01:23:48

Ep. 24 - Peter Rothbart

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2022/02/24

A decade ago, I saw a show when I was in college that left an impact on me. After that show my college girlfriend and I bought a CD from the singer we'd seen. His name is Peter Rothbart, and his album "You Are What You Dream" has been in my music library ever since. Every so often over the past ten years I have listened to that album all the way through and admired the song-writing. So I got in contact with Peter and asked him to be on my show! Join us as we discuss the album "You Are What You

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01:19:09

Ep. 23 - Fleetwood Mac's Rumors with Mikey

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2022/01/18

Joining me today is Mikey from the podcast "The Crossover with Josh and Mikey." Josh is a buddy of mine, and you can hear more about him in episode 12. Anywho, Josh introduced me and Mikey and awhile after that he's jumping at the chance to be on my show! So today we're talking about Fleetwood Mac's classic album "Rumors." Sometimes you get a rare album where nearly every song is perfect, and many, if not all, of the songs from the album are successful hits. Equal parts drama, talent, and

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01:50:24

Ep. 22 - Michael and Friends Favorites of 2021

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/12/27

This episode, I wanted to talk about all my favorite albums and songs that came out this year. There's no real order here, it's not a top 10 in any way. Just all my favorite things that came out this year. I discuss what I liked about these releases and how they got me through the year. And since I listen to a decent variety of genres, so there's a whole bunch of different stuff to listen to this episode! And at the end, I got some friends to chime in and tell me what their favorite stuff was this

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00:49:44

Ep. 21 - American Idiot

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/09/21

Do you remember the 21st night of September? The day that American Idiot by Green Day was released to the public? And I'm pretty certain that no other significant musical history has to do with September 21st. Anyway, this episode is all about the album American Idiot, which was a huge hit for Green Day in 2004. This album brought them back to the scene, even though it was vastly different than what they'd done before. Full of political unrest and teenage angst, this album contains songs that helped

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01:14:04

Ep. 20 - WWWTA Crossover

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/07/30

So, in or around October of 2020, my friend Jake and I had the idea to have a crossover episode of our respective shows, What Were We Talking About and Michael's Mixdown. So here, nearly a year later, we've done just that! In this episode, we talk about our favorite cartoon theme songs and cartoon music in general, but as usual, we tend to get off topic a little bit. But that's the way we roll. And as we didn't do a whole lotta prep for this one, we left out one of our favorite theme songs, the

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01:40:08

Ep. 19 - Counting Crows Special

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/06/10

I have loved this band since I was a kid, and it's one of the few bands that has stuck with me all my life. Join me in this episode where I talk about all the walks of life that have included Counting Crows. I ramble on about personal stories, times of doubt and hurt, and times where I felt inspired and mighty. Counting Crows has it all. This is probably the most personal I've gotten in an episode to date, so be open and have some feels with me. --- Support this podcast:

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00:24:11

Ep. 18 - Solo'd Bad Guy

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/05/10

Hmm, what's this? Pop music?! That's right, this is no longer a show just about rock n' roll and heavy metal (and it was never really meant to be, it just took me this long to get to a pop song). In this episode, I break down Billie Eilish's Bad Guy from the album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO. I discover there's many layers to this song, and tons of production work. This song has some of the biggest, fattest bass I've ever heard. It's no wonder that this song and this album cleaned house

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01:03:41

Ep. 17 - Keyboardist Christian Pulkkinen

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/04/11

In this episode, I sit down and have a wonderful chat with Christian Pulkkinen, a.k.a. Chrism, who is an insanely talented keyboardist and composer. He is involved with a multitude of bands including Simulacrum, Eden's Curse, James LaBrie, Adamantra, and True Cult Club! We talk about his latest release, Genesis by Simulacrum, and some behind the scenes about the equipment and software used to create that album, as well as his other projects, including the upcoming James LaBrie solo album! You can

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00:26:32

Ep. 16 - Cigarettes Solo'd

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/03/12

I've been thinking about covering my thoughts on this song for a long time, and here it finally is! In this episode I discuss the song "Cigarettes" by King's X. This song debuted on their 1994 album Dogman, and it has some really killer production. I talk at length about how the vocals and guitars are hard panned left and right, which adds some depth and emotion to the song. In my opinion, they sound disconnected from one another. This is a great sad, melancholy song, perfect for a rainy day. ---

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00:27:19

Ep. 15 - In The Air Tonight Solo'd

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/02/22

In this Solo'd episode of Michael's Mixdown, I quickly break down two versions of In The Air Tonight, the first being the original, and the other being a cover version by The Protomen. I talk about how Phil Collins went from being the drummer of Genesis, to being an incredibly successful solo artist. I also talk about the differences between the two songs, and what I like about the cover that they changed. If you recognize this cover of In The Air Tonight, it might be because it was in the latest

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00:57:42

Ep. 14 - Reel Foley Sound

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/02/01

I got the chance to talk shop with the folks from Reel Foley Sound, Sanaa Kelley and Arno Stephanian! They are Foley recording artists, and that means that they provide sound effects for movies, television, and video games! Believe it or not, most of the sound effects in film and T.V. are actually not recorded on set with the actors, but are rather recorded later on a Foley sound stage, and added back in later! They explain all about what goes into their job, and their favorite props that make all

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01:20:09

Ep. 13 - Key of Geebz

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/01/24

Today, we're listening to music in the key of Geebz! Geebz comes from the YouTube channel "Key of Geebz" where he reacts to some of our favorite progressive rock and metal tracks! Geebz is a composer, and you'll find his videos titled "Old Composer REACTS," as well as referring to himself as the "De-Composer." He is a genuinely good guy and was a blast to talk to. But if that wasn't enough, he is also involved in charity work with children, especially those who are in hospitals battling various

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00:56:13

Ep. 12 - Animated YouTuber Josh JX

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/01/18

This episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Josh, who captains a YouTube channel called Josh JX. We discuss his background in radio and other voice performance, which ultimately lead to the creation of his YouTube channel. On his channel, he creates nostalgia videos about games and shows that we grew up with in the 1990's. There is an upcoming episode for Josh's channel that covers Pokemon Red and Blue, that yours truly played a small part on. Find Josh's channel here:

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01:25:27

Ep. 11 - Into The Electric Castle

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2021/01/11

This episode breaks down the absolutely epic double album "Into The Electric Castle" by Ayreon. What a beast of a subject to tackle. This concept album features multiple characters and dozens of performers and instruments. It took about a month to record and edit the entire thing! And the best part? The creator of the album agreed to answer some of my questions for the show! So come check this out, it will be well worth your time! --- Support this podcast:

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00:48:25

Ep. 10 - Voice Actress Colette Feehan

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2020/12/13

In this episode of Michael's Mixdown, I have remote guest Colette Feehan on the show to discuss her exciting research into linguistics and ultrasounds of the mouth and vocal tract of voice actors as they do child-like voices. She started posting on TikTok about her research and went viral overnight. We nerd out about voice actors, discuss cartoons, and we both do some character voices! This episode was a ton of fun, so join us and learn some things about how your voice works! --- Support this

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01:02:42

Ep. 9 - So You Want To Make a Podcast

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2020/11/22

In this episode, I give some tips that I think will help you get started podcasting, or help improve your sound quality. I give some general advice, including what you should consider in your surroundings, gear, microphones, and editing software. Even if you only have your phone, I have some ideas on how to get better sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelsmixdown/support

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00:19:59

Ep. 8 - Towerblock Solo'd

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2020/11/06

Welcome to a new format style episode from Michael's Mixdown. The Solo'd episodes will be shorter and come more frequently than the big deep-dive episodes. Sometimes a song just strikes me in a certain way, and I have an immediate appreciation for the production. Some songs also just do not have all that much detailed history to search for online. So this series was born. These episodes will be more commentary style throughout the song, and just my thoughts and reactions to what I'm hearing. ---

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