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Working Class Audio

Working Class Audio

The Working Class Audio Podcast pulls back the curtain on the professional recording world. Host and audio engineer Matt Boudreau talks with guests from music, film, games, restoration, and beyond—diving into their real-world journeys. No fluff, just honest conversations about the wins, losses, money, collaboration, and survival strategies that define a career in audio. It"s recording life from a working class perspective.

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72:57

WCA #505 with Ben Pike – Vinyl Mastering, Lathe Cut...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/08/19

My guest today is Mastering Engineer Ben Pike, who runs an analog-based mastering and record cutting studio in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Ben specializes in vinyl mastering and custom lathe cut records, working primarily with independent artists. He has collaborated with artists and groups such as ATA Records, Yaatri, The London Ambient Orchestra, Smith & The Honey Badgers, and King Zepha.In this episode, we discuss: Leeds, West Yorkshire Roots Discovering Recording Technology DIY Recording

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70:57

WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouraging...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/08/12

My guest today is Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Engineer, Jordan Brooke Hamlin, who has worked with Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Vienna Teng, Lila Blue, Katie Herzig, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Allison Russell, and Brandy Clark. --------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss Upbringing In Kentucky Music-Loving Family Zeppelin Hippies Deep Connection To Music Early Music Exposure Discovery Of Production Sarah McLachlan Influence Running Her Studio Creating Artist Space Mental

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84:20

WCA #503 with Tony Brooke - Audio Data Management,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/08/05

My guest is Grammy Nominated Music Metadata Professional Tony Brooke. Tony has worked on projects for Richard Thompson, Coldplay, David Byrne, twenty one pilots, Maroon 5, Jane's Addiction, Duran Duran, Steve Miller, Norah Jones, Erasure, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Doobie Brothers, Sarah McLachlan, Elvis Costello, Seal, George Clinton, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Lucinda Williams, Dave Chappelle, Khaled & Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Stern Grove Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. He's

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99:55

WCA #502 with Hans-Martin Buff - From Journalism to...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/07/29

My guest is Hans-Martin Buff, a Recording Engineer, Music Producer, and 3D Geek based in Munich, Germany. Hans has worked with Prince, Peter Gabriel, and the Scorpions.--------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss Introduction and Background Family Musical Influence Early Musical Interests Educational Background Transition to Music Career Pachyderm Studio Experience Nirvana Recording Sessions Working with Prince Paisley Park Experience Prince's Influence on

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61:21

WCA #501 with Chris Dugan – Green Day Tours, Studio...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/07/22

My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Chris Dugan, who has worked on projects for Green Day, Gaslight Anthem, Weezer, and Alanis Morissette.--------------------------------- In this episode, we discuss: Touring and Work with Green Day European Tour Recording Live Shows Studio Engineer Mixing for TV Broadcasts Transition to More Mixing Mixing with the Artist Present Studio Setup and Equipment Family-Friendly Home Studio Home Studio Customization Efforts Studio Setup During

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77:30

WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/07/15

My guest today is Grammy-winning London-based producer and mixer Catherine Marks, who has worked on projects for boygenius, Wolf Alice, and The Mysterines. In this episode, we discuss Upbringing in Australia Early exposure to music through parents' record collection Participation in a Yamaha piano course at an all-girls school Development of interest in songwriting and record production Studying architecture at the University of Melbourne Taking a year out to work in Dublin Introduction to

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63:31

WCA #499 with Stephen Kerrison - Touring to...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/07/08

My guest today is UK-based mastering engineer Stephen Kerrison, known for his work with Petbrick, Ditz, Charles Watson, Jake Isaac, Lleo, and Liz Lawrence. This is Stephen's second appearance on Working Class Audio, his first being WCA #413 alongside Katie Tavini, a fellow Weird Jungle Mastering Collective member.In this episode, we discuss Weird Jungle Collective Update Liverpool Music Scene Evolution Working Under a Record Shop From Touring to Mastering Collective's Structural

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69:19

WCA #498 with Jacob Winik - Gillman Street...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/07/01

My guest today is Jacob Winik, the COO, Technical Director, and Sound Designer at Cosmic Standard, an audio production company he co-founded with his wife, Eliza Smith, in January 2020. Jacob has collaborated on projects with TED, Patagonia, Dropbox, KQED, Samantha Crain, Meernaa, Doe Eye, and Steep Ravine. He previously worked as an audio engineer at Tiny Telephone in San Francisco.In this episode, we discuss Bay Area Upbringing Parents' Musical Influence Early Punk Music Divorce Sparks Punk

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62:00

WCA #497 with Danny Reisch - Dallas Childhood...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/06/24

My guest today is Los Angeles-based Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Drummer Danny Reisch, who has worked on projects for Local Natives, Dirty Projectors, Khruangbin, Barns Courtney, White Denim, Other Lives, Shearwater, Sun June, Tele Novella, Intocable, Halo video game ( last 3 seasons), The Green Knight score (a24), Disney Peter Pan score, Interview With The Vampire score, Willie Nelson, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, The Zombies, Counting Crows, Jimmy Cliff, Father John Misty and many more.In this episode, we

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70:38

WCA #496 with Don Zientara - Historical Significance,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/06/17

My guest today is the return of producer/engineer/mixer Don Zientara. Don has been highly influential in the D.C. hardcore music scene for over 30 years for his work with iconic punk and rock bands, including Fugazi, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Jawbox, and The Evens. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the sound of many Dischord Records artists. In this episode, we discuss Studio Relocation New Basement Setup Historical Recordings Studio Gear Changes Analog to Digital Shift Compact

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70:49

WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan - City of Black Sabbath,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/06/10

My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee.In this episode, we discuss Bristol Miles to Kilometers Conversion City of Black Sabbath Birmingham Heavy Metal Roots Born Near John Bonham Mom's Bank to Nurse Career Dad's Ever-Changing Jobs Peacefully Divorced

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97:08

WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder - Battle of the...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/06/03

My guest today is Producer/Engineer Aaron C Schroeder, who has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Hotegaia, Hallows, Arden Leas, Sharkie, Coasthouse Materials, and Hollow Earth Radio. In this episode, we discuss Texas Upbringing Roller Blading & Silverchair Battle of the Bands Early Recording Experiments Recording School Studio Watchdog Recording Willie Nelson Palm Pilot Payment Recording at Home Mell Dettmer Moving to Seattle Working In a Gay Porn Store Recording a Scene Landlord

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99:09

WCA #493 with William Garrett - Stereo Under the...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/05/27

My guest today is Producer, Engineer & Mixer William Garrett. William has worked with a LARGE amount of people! That's includes Esperanza Spalding, Grouplove, John Legend, The Head and the Heart, Migos, Zara Larsson, The Shins, Max Richter, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, TLC, Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, The National, Greta Van Fleet, St. Vincent, Iron & Wine, Luke Combs, Jack White, The Raconteurs, Cyndi Lauper, John Cale, Conor Oberst,

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61:38

WCA #492 with Toby Campen - Mastering Mindset,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/05/20

My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm.In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Essex Recording His Band Crappy College Studio Liner Note Reading Recording Local Bands Book Heavy Recording Classes Archiving Mixing for Film and TV Mastering Mindset Switching

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60:05

WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella - Brothers Influence,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/05/13

My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks. In this episode, we discuss Sarnico, Italy Brothers Influence American Music Playing Drums Recording in Middle School Punk Rock Bands The Attraction of Tape Sense of Community Vasco Rossi 60's Girl Groups Power Pop Laundry Room Recording Becoming a Studio

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86:56

WCA #490 with Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald - Music...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/05/06

My guest today is artist, producer, engineer, mixing, and mastering engineer Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald, who has worked with Aloe Blacc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eric Krasno, King Canyon, Nicholas Payton, Son Little, Nigel Hall, and Adam Deitch. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Rochester Music Teacher Dad Attic Studio Music with Family Playing Drums Bill Clinton on Sax Recording Lessons from Dad Home Recording Steve Gadd Eastman School of Music Moving to San Francisco Intro to Pro

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67:59

WCA #489 with BZ Lewis - Big Spring, TX, Tumbleweed...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/04/29

My guest today is Composer/Producer/Engineer BZ Lewis who has worked on projects for Blame Sally, Roberta Flack, MTV, Microsoft, Mapplethorpe, World Poker Tour, Dateline, All My Children, The Shield, and Guitar Hero to name just a few. In this episode, we discuss The Origin of BZ Big Spring, TX Tumbleweed Smith Reel to Reel Duplication Outlier Status David Koresh UT Austin Guilt Over Leaving Music Prophetic Dreams Starting a Production Company Making a Movie Moving From Texas Easily

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73:59

WCA #488 with Gavin Haverstick - Acoustical Design,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/04/22

My guest today is Acoustical Consultant Gavin Haverstick. Gavin has worked on projects for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, Louis Bell, Tim Henson, Tori Kelly, David Crowder, and Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, we discuss Small Town in Indiana Colorado State University Love of Music Highschool Sweethearts Musical Theater Love of Stability Robotics and Mechanical Engineering Working for Auralex Laminating Battery Cells Going Solo Relationships Hiring People Better Than

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86:34

WCA #487 with Steve Chadie - Sharing Knowledge,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/04/15

My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers. In this episode, we discuss The Shroom Room Rupert Neve Design The Well-Behaved Self Potty Mouth Too Much Truck Time Denton, Texas Titty Bingo Expanding Client Base Management Painfully Introverted Networking Willie Nelson Leaving the Nest College Ball Leaving Texas Making it Work Being Challenged Time to

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58:34

WCA #486 with Ryan Ordway - Music Learned Via...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/04/08

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley.In this episode, we discuss Central New Hampshire Music Learned Via Camping Being Connected Technologically The Rembrandts Fallback Plan LA Kicking his Ass Not Going to Berklee School of Music Starting on Tape Home Studio Struggles Moving to Portland Clear Lines Between

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