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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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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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61:23

WCA #485 with Andy Nelson - Recording Friends,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/04/01

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Mixer Andy Nelson. Andy has worked on projects for Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds, Fireworks, Primitive Man, Never Ending Game, Full of Hell, Dead in the Dirt, Gridiron, Harms Way, Weekend Nachos, and Inclination. Andy is also the guitarist of Weekend Nachos, Singer/Guitarist of Dust Muscle, and bassist of Like Rats, a self-described art education dropout and a former synthesizer tech. In this episode, we discuss Early Days Middle-Class Western

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69:46

WCA #484 with Fernando Reyes - Leaving Peru,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/03/25

My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant. In this episode, we discuss Lima, Peru Exposure to Computer Recording Early Recording Leaving Lima Challenging Cultural Norms PowerPoint Planning Ahead Therapy Full Sail Flying Solo Adulting Life in a Different Language Grandparents

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68:22

WCA #483 with Lars Deutsch - Impact Mixing,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/03/18

My guest today is composer, producer, and engineer Lars Deutsch.Lars has worked with 88 Rising Accura Adidas Amazon Anthony Anderson (Transformers) Blacklist (Trailer) Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) Budweiser California Energy Upgrade CBS Conde Nast (featuring BTS, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Rihanna, Black Pink, Alicia Keys, ASAP Rocky and Dolly Parton, Chris Hemsworth, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Malin Akerman, Idris Alba, Hillary Duff, Scotty Pippen, Dwayne Haskins, Danielle Brooks, Kendrick

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66:49

WCA #482 with Ken Lewis - Working from Ohio,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/03/11

My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/mixer/finisher Ken Lewis. Ken has worked on projects for BTS, The Old Kanye, Taylor Swift, and David Byrne.In this episode, we discuss Working from Ohio Playing Guitar at 10 Basement Records at 16 Berklee College of Music Parents Support Go Getter Attitude Talent is the Entry Moving to New York Getting Mugged Soundtrack Studios Interning Etiquette Specializing Cancelling Vacations Working From Home Leaving New York Producing Remotely Being

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60:01

WCA #481 with Brendan Dekora - What You Put In,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/03/04

My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer Brendan Dekora, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Steven Wilson. In this episode, we discuss Sibling Music Taste Marching Snare Attraction to Audio Parents Support CRAS What You Put In Moving to LA Runner Blues Paying People in Outboard Gear Building a Portfolio Raising Your Rates Charging What You Are Worth Assistants on the Phone East West/Cello Having the Courage to Say Yes Wearing the Right T-Shirt Being Ready for the Gig Trent

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56:04

WCA #480 with Pete Grossman - Local Hardcore and...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/02/26

My guest today is Pete Grossman, Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer and owner of Bricktop Recording in Chicago, Illinois. Pete has worked with Veil Of Maya, Inclination, Frail Body, Gates to Hell, and Weekend Nachos.In this episode, we discuss Library Research Playing Guitar Upside Down Guitar Lessons Jazz Band Columbia College Family Building Family Business Studio Building Contractor Pricing Isolation Word of Mouth Low Overhead Property Taxes Local Hardcore and

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59:49

WCA #479 with Richard Carrasco - Punk Rock,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/02/19

My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Composer/Mixer Richard Carrasco, who runs FullWave Studios in Eastvale, California. In this episode, we discuss South Los Angeles Weekend Cleaning Middle Child Playing Guitar Community College Electrical Engineering Degree Punk Rock GODSNATAS Creating a Label Book Your Own Fucking Life Electro Magnetics US Navy Freelance Recording Garage Studio New Studio Construction Job Flexibility Haverstick Designs Lame Contractors Taking Over

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65:37

WCA #478 with Javi Bañuelos - Work Ethic, Day job...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/02/12

My guest today is audio engineer Javi Bañuelos, who has worked with Kayla Von Der Heide, Manantial de Fuego, Daise. , and Kiki Diago, Dreamlover. In this episode, we discuss Victorville, CA Tchad Blake South Bay Hawthorne, CA Sibling Influence Drumming/Playing in Bands Old School Parents Work Ethic Demos to Records Mix with The Masters Losing Sleep Pricing Payment Plans Dayjob Balancing The Railroad Communication Hearing Protection Growing the Audio

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68:00

WCA #477 LIVE From NAMM 2024 Part 2 - Imposter...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/02/05

WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM 2024. My guest is Andrew Scheps. Andrew is a mixing and recording engineer, producer, and record label owner in the United Kingdom. Andrew's work with various artists includes Green Day, Low Roar, Adele, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hosier, My Brightest Diamond, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay Z, and Black Sabbath. In this episode, we discuss Structure of The Day Andrew Talks to Awesome People Carrots and Celery Imposter Syndrome Not Living in LA Mixing

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63:10

WCA #476 LIVE From NAMM 2024 Part 1 - State of ATMOS...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/01/29

WCA Live from the PMC Booth at NAMM. My guests, Steve Genewick (Paul McCartney, Robert Cray Band, Mary J Blige ) and Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins) talk all about ATMOS. In this episode, we discuss State of ATMOS 2024 Headphones and Speakers Home Setups DIY Aspects Economics of ATMOS Stereo Rebuilding Catalog and Front Line Work Artist's and ATMOS Tracking for ATMOS The Naysayers Consumer Electronics Stereo and ATMOS at the Same Time Delivery Smaller

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73:16

WCA #475 with Brian Vibberts- Learning Everyday,...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/01/22

My guest is Grammy-winning recording & Mixing Engineer Brian Vibberts, who has worked on projects for Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Disney, and Metallica. In this episode, we discuss Portland, CT School Band Chorus Buying Vinyl Early Recording Experience NASA Shuttle Challenger Accident Switching Majors Berklee College of Music Asking to Be Paid Parents Business DJ Business Right Track Recording Learning Everyday Cardboard Patch Bay The Hit Factory Getting Fired Sony More

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53:54

WCA #474 with Luke Argilla- Snowboarding, The Eureka...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/01/15

My guest is Luke Argilla, a Grammy-nominated Mixer / Music Producer. Luke has worked on projects by Wu-Tang Clan, Summer Walker, and Slauson Malone 1, plus he's a member of the famed Drum and Bass Group Bachelors of Science. In this episode, we discuss Bay Area Raised Playing Guitar at 11 Punk Rock Music Communications Academy Hip Hop Snowboarding Dr. John Barsotti Analog at SF State Working in Tahoe Deciding on College The Eureka Moment Drum and Bass Music Bachelors of Science IATSE

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68:24

WCA #473 with David Rideau- The Tracking Guy, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/01/08

My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James. In this episode, we discuss The Louisiana Connection Growing up In Phoenix Audiophile Dad Mom's Musical Family ASU Social/Psych The Scully Tape Machine Arizona State Fair The US10 Freeway Audio Workshops West Lake Pro The Car Wash Session Mentoring by Bruce Swedien 80 hour Weeks All About Relationships The

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55:13

WCA #472 with Leslie Ann Jones Part 2- Operating at a...

Working Class Audio ·

2024/01/01

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. This is part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss Operating at a High Level Being Present in a Session Professionalism Mix Magazine Skywalker Sound George Lucas Surrounded by Greatness Knowing Your Limitations Being Open to Growth Riding Faders Institute for Recording Arts Be Yourself Finding

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65:14

WCA #471 with Leslie Ann Jones Part 1- The Big Chair,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/12/25

My guest is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, Leslie Ann Jones. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Beverly Hills Spike Jones PA Company ABC Studios Capital Studios Education Via Hi-Fi Mags Creating Cheat Sheets The Big Chair Danny Thomas's House Going to Rehearsals Playing with Cousins Doing Live Sound Self-Taught Path Contributing as an Engineer Tascam Half Inch

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62:26

WCA #470 with Jeanne Montalvo - Human Jukebox, 24...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/12/18

My guest is Audio Engineer/Producer Jeanne Montalvo, who has worked with Ivy Queen, Making Movies and Ruben Blades, Flor de Toloache, and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria, Renee Goust, Erni Lu, and Lucy Kalantari. In this episode, we discuss Dominican Republic Settling in New York Music in Household Classically Trained Distracted by Musicality Tendonitis Human Jukebox Georgia State Foreign Language Studies Studying in Barcelona Starting from Scratch Falling Asleep on

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56:00

WCA #469 with Ryan Ulyate - Doing a Solo Record,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/12/11

My guest is the return of Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Ryan Ulyate, who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and ELO. Ryan has jumped through the "Imaginary Glass Window" to create a solo record, which we discuss in this episode. In this episode, we discuss The Tom Petty Catalog Making a Solo Record Planning for ATMOS Taking on a Different Role The Imaginary Glass Window Difficulty in Writing Lyrics California Song Putting Things

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65:43

WCA #468 with Ady Parzentney - Hit The Road Music...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/12/04

My guest is Musician, Mixing Engineer, and mobile Music Producer Ady Parzentney from Hit The Road Music Studio. Ady has traveled in a mobile recording studio for five years, supporting local artists. During the pandemic, he stayed two years in Morocco with his life partner Kasia, and together, they created over 40+ Singles, Music Videos, 2 LPs, and 6 Live Shows to keep the music up and running. As a music producer, he has worked with Nani Noam Vazana, Mehdi Nassouli, and Karim Ziad, who plays with

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59:08

WCA #467 with Paula Salvatore - Sewing Clothes, Sound...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/11/27

My guest is Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations & Studio Marketing, Universal Music Group. Paula has worked with Al Schmitt, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Phil Ramone & David Foster. She has worked 33 1/3 years in Capitol Studios/UMG Studios. Paula is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary "Sound City" as the Studio Manager in the 80s. She was instrumental in getting Al Schmitt a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records

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