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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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54:57

WCA #561 with Jordan Lonn – FOH, Paying Dues, Failing...

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2025/09/15

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy.In This Episode, We Discuss: Guitar Center Dropping Out Of College Paying Dues Sustained Energy Failing Kidney's Health Epiphany Home Town Gig FOH

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73:13

WCA #560 The Backup Episode – 3-2-1 System, Nevada...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference as well as multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and audio engineer Kerry Rose to talk all about backing up and archiving audio. In This Episode, We Discuss: 3-2-1 System Best Practices & Considerations Insurance & Liability Personal Experiences Travis's Altadena Fire Experience Kerry's Nevada City Fire Scare Scorched Earth Remote/Cloud Storage

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77:27

WCA #559 with Moses Schneider – Hansa Studios, Disco...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In 2008, Schneider was nominated for the German music award Echo for his work on "Kapitulation" by Tocotronic and "Limbo Messiah" by the Beatsteaks. In 2018

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79:24

WCA #558 with Ady Parzentny – Barcelona, Artist...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Ady Parzentny. Adrian Parzentny is a German‒Polish music producer, audio engineer, and creative adventurer. With over 13 years of travel and music production experience, Adrian has recorded traditional musicians across Morocco, the Sahara Desert, and beyond — often in remote villages, mountain ranges, and DIY setups built inside vans and hotel rooms.In This Episode, We Discuss: Barcelona move Audio Nomad book Studio connections

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66:37

WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios,...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and musician Assaad Lakkis, the creative force behind Bull Funk Zoo and owner of Bull Funk Studios in Dubai. Assad’s career blends boundary-pushing rock, funk, and experimental sounds with his work producing and recording artists from around the world, making him a central figure in the Middle Eastern music scene.In This Episode, We Discuss: The Bullfunk Identity Time in the US Bullfunk Studios Learning and

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74:10

WCA #556 with Toby Lloyd– Working in Film, Returning...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, Toby Lloyd who runs Tiny Triumph Recordings in Wellington, New Zealand. Toby's career spans working in film (The Hobbit Trilogy, Avatar, Mortal Engines) as well as music by playing a central role in the New Zealand Music world. In This Episode, We Discuss: Producing And Mixing Music Rooftop Recording Studio Meditation And Cold Plunge Punk Rock Beginnings 110 Studio Rejections Sound Recordist On The

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58:47

WCA #555 with Pierre de Reeder – Rilo Kiley, LA...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer/engineer/musician Pierre de Reeder. Pierre owns and runs 64 Sound and is a member of the band Rilo Kiley. In This Episode, We Discuss: Rilo Kiley LA Survival 64 Sound Dave Trumfio Recording on 8 Track Cassette New Studio Business Model Bonding with the Landlord The Hunt Links and Show Notes: 64 Sound Rilo Kiley King Size Sound Labs Rob Schnapf on WCA Profit First Book You Are a Bad Ass at

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57:20

WCA #554 with Mark Pistel – Sampler Revolution,...

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2025/07/28

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Mark Pistel. His extensive credits include influential work with Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and Consolidated, as well as notable collaborations with artists such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Grace Jones, Hercules and Love Affair, Chuck Prophet, Rykarda Parasol, Machines of Loving Grace, Holly Herndon, Los Mocosos, and many others. In This Episode, We Discuss: Growing up in Duluth Vibrant San Francisco Scene

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62:48

WCA #553 with Stefan Bock – Being Too Early,...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer & Producer Stefan Bock. His credits include productions for Peter Maffay, Herbert Grönemeyer, Sarah Brightman, Yello, 2L, Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutsche Grammophon.Due to his expertise in the field of immersive audio, Stefan Bock is a renown speaker at international congresses, including those of the Audio Engineering Society and the Association of German Sound Engineers. He is also a regular lecturer at the ARD.ZDF

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69:03

WCA #552 with Daniel Holter – Studio Aesthetics,...

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, mixer, composer and songwriter Daniel Holter. Daniel first appeared in 2018 on WCA Episode #179. Over the years, Daniel has mixed music by artists such as Nick Lowe, Field Report, Over The Rhine, Amos Lee, Blitzen Trapper, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Phil Keaggy, Crowded House, Dead Horses, WebsterX, and Ryan Higa. He’s also composed and/or produced thousands of cues currently being used by such varied clients

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80:38

WCA #551 with Dane Giordano – Sun Studio, Steve...

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2025/07/07

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer and Composer Dane Giordano who has engineered artists for Warner, Sony and Universal Music Group. Dane has composed music for Film, Video Games, Television and more! He is also one of the House Engineers at Young Avenue Sound & Sun Studio.In This Episode, We Discuss: First Studio Experience Touring Survival Methods Bad Engineer Experiences Positive Studio Experiences Flat Rates Engineering Transition Sun

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62:27

WCA #550 with Justin Francis – Remote Studio...

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2025/06/30

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning Producer/engineer/mixer, Justin Francis who has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz and Lauren Daigle. In This Episode, We Discuss: Early Music Passion Audio Production Path Studio Immersion Formal Audio Training Nashville Career Growth Efficient Studio Culture Navigating Payment

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63:14

WCA #549 with Ian Shepherd – Mastering Democratized,...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back mastering engineer and host of The Mastering Show, Ian Shepherd. They dive into the current state of mastering, AI’s growing role, work/life balance, and in-the-box vs. out-of-the-box mastering.In This Episode, We Discuss: Companion podcast episode Advances in mastering technology The rise of AI mastering Shift toward releasing singles Impact of social media Mastering now democratized Lower barrier to entry AI

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72:24

WCA #548 with Dan Malsch – Touring Guitarist to...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer and mixer Dan Malsch to discuss his journey from guitarist to studio owner, working with bands like Ghost and Avenged Sevenfold, building studios with his own hands, and maintaining a no-ego approach to recording at the highest level.In This Episode, We Discuss: Dan Malsch’s Journey From Guitarist to Music Producer Explore how Dan transitioned from touring with his metal band Wicked Mariah to becoming a full-time producer and mix

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61:48

WCA #547 with Lij Shaw – Friendship, Communication,...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, songwriter and host of Recording Studio Rockstars Lij Shaw.In This Episode, We Discuss: Friendship & Communication Studio & Workspace Costa Rica Trip Music & Production Collaboration & Mixing Identity & Roles Time Management Links and Show Notes: Recording Studio Rockstars Chris Chamness (Matt & Lij colab) Matt's Rant: Barriers Credits: Guest: Lij Shaw

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77:21

WCA #546 with Elad Marish –Surf Culture, The Magic of...

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2025/06/02

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Elad Marish, co-founder and producer at Swell Music + Sound, a leading creative audio agency based in San Francisco. Elad and his team at Swell have brought music, sound design, and audio branding to high-profile clients including Apple, Nike, Google, and Uber, working on everything from global ad campaigns to immersive brand experiences.In This Episode, We Discuss: The Magic of KISS Wearing Out Record Needles Hating Piano Surf

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79:35

WCA #545 with Howie Beck - Musician to Producer, 4...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Howie Beck who is a multi Juno nominated Mixer, Producer and musician located in Toronto who has mixed or produced music by artists as diverse as Feist, Charlotte Day Wilson, Barenaked Ladies, Chilly Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith, and the Weather Station amongst many more. In This Episode, We Discuss: Musician to Producer 4 Tracks to Pro Tools Challenges & Rewards of Audio Production Polishing Turds Smart Financial Decisions Health

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66:41

WCA #544 with Benedikt Hain – Helping Bands Record...

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2025/05/19

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mixing engineer and podcaster Benedikt Hain. Benedikt discussed his journey from growing up in Bavaria to becoming a full-time mixing engineer and running a studio called Outback Recordings . Benedikt has worked with with bands like Pulley and Swallow's Rose and labels like Warner Music and SBÄM Records. In This Episode, We Discuss: • Remote Mixing In Bavaria • Mindset and Songwriting • Exclusive Focus on Mixing • Client Revisions •

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82:15

WCA #543 with Sarah Register –Mastering, 10,000 Hours...

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2025/05/13

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mastering engineer, Composer, and Guitarist Sarah Register. Her mastering clients include Faye Webster, Channel Tres, Jeffrey Lewis, Alice Longyu Gao, Lee "Scratch" Perry, S.G. Goodman, Wye Oak and many more. In This Episode, We Discuss: Identity & Balance Avant Garde Egoic Attachment to Past Methods Health and Sanity NYC & The Nervous System 10,000 Hours at Once Playing with Kim Gordon Touring Mastering In The Box

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96:48

WCA #542 with Emre Ramazanoglu – ATMOS For Brian Eno,...

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2025/05/06

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, drummer, and composer Emre Ramazanoglu who has worked on projects for Brian Eno, David Bowie, Noel Gallagher Nova Twins and many more. ATMOS for Brian Eno Ziggy Stardust. & Ken Scott Playing on Pillows Mimicking Reverb Fashion Shows Session Drumming Giving a Shit ATMOS Success Apple Issues Dolby Curve Know Your Worth Family Balance ADHD Emre's Site Emre's Band

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