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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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1:07:45

stop.drop.rewind and Engineer Roye Robley Discuss SDR...

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2025/06/19

We had a few... difficulties this episode. I've decided that "Black Hole Benny" the giant space cat must have been interfering with our transmission. Apologies in advance that the interview skips around a few times. We had a terrible time with the recording service, and people kept dropping out and having difficulty connecting. Bearing that in mind, this is still an excellent episode packed with tons of great insights into how this album was made!In today's episode of Michael's Mixdown,

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01:48:09

Nospūn Bassist and Vocalist Discuss Ozai EP and Next...

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2025/05/05

Cole Millward (Bass) and Phil Rich (Vocals) join me to discuss their latest release, Ozai. Ozai is an EP that reintroduces some of their older work to the world in a re-recorded, mixed, and mastered package. They tell me all about rebuilding that EP from the ground up, and how they've changed over the years from the original release. We discuss them meeting Dream Theater, playing at ProgPower, harsh vocals, hidden references, and the future of touring and their next release!Follow

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00:32:08

Ep. 45 - Five Year Anniversary

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/10/13

Happy birthday to Michael's Mixdown! I've been podcasting for five years now. I've met a lot of very cool people, and I've experienced a lot of cool things. Today I want to recap my journey to this point, and go over some of the things I've learned. I can't teach you how to make a lot of money, but I might be able to teach you how to be a better podcaster. This episode comes on the heels of the notice that many of my episodes have been taken down due to copyright violations. It was my

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01:04:35

Ep. 44 - Bewildered Biscuit Productions

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/07/30

In today's episode, I sat down with the team at Bewildered Biscuit Productions (BBP) and discussed their projects in animated comics! Many of my voice acting friends are involved in their various projects, including former Michael's Mixdown guest Nels Gross (episode 36). BBP take comic books and turn them into something special far beyond any ordinary motion comic. They add animation, voice acting, music, and sound effects! So come learn a little about the process and then check out their

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01:44:08

Ep. 43 - The Cello Doll

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/06/21

Joining me today is Carolyn Regula, aka The Cell Doll! I saw Carolyn talking on her YouTube channel talking about building a booth for home recording, and I knew that we should have a conversation about that! We talk all about her career as a cellist, our favorite metal bands, and about her journey to becoming a home recording artist. I guarantee you will learn interesting things about recording, and have a ball laughing along with us. The Cello Doll website: https://www.cellodoll.com/ The Cello

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01:20:40

Ep. 42 - Pete Mitchell

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/06/05

Pete came back! This time, we talk about Pete's solo career, but we do talk a little about No More Kings. Pete has released 4 albums and half a dozen singles spanning the last 9 years. We go into his process for production, how his solo stuff alters from No More Kings, and a few nerdy tangents. Oh, and if you listened to the last episode with Pete, you might remember that I tried to set up and interview a Robo Petey, but it didn't work out very well. So for this episode, I interviewed Pete

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02:18:50

Ep. 41 - Aarondoesaudio

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/05/20

Who is Aaron? Why does he do audio? Come find out in this episode of Michael's Mixdown. Today's guest, Aaron Willis, has nearly 30 years of audio experience and joins me in this episode to share his experiences and share some wisdom he's picked up along the way. We also talk about some of our favorite audio software and other gear. We wax philosophical about how to get the best out of your time in the studio. Find Aaron's website here https://aarondoesaudio.com/ Follow Aaron on

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Ep. 40 - Sunset etc

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/04/26

What do you get when you throw Rue Fontaine, Abe Rodriguez, Daniel Minnerick in a blender? Probably a gross mess. But throw them on stage or in the studio together and they become Sunset etc! They're a band local to me that plays shows all around Indianapolis. I actually had them live in the Michael's Mixdown studio (small bedroom in my house). We talk all about what the band has been up to lately, including the recording of their recent singles. We also just cover a lot of life stuff, audio

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01:15:06

Ep. 39 - Old Gods of Asgard

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/03/29

Warriors, torchbearers, come redeem your dreams! Joining me in this episode are Markus Kaarlonen (aka Captain) and Olli Tukiainen, who appear in Alan Wake 2 as Tor Anderson and Bob Balder respectively. Captain and Olli are the keyboard player and guitarist from Poets of the Fall, but they also make music as the Remedy Entertainment in-universe fictional band Old Gods of Asgard. We discussed how they make the switch from Poets to Old Gods, how interactive game songs like "Herald of

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02:12:54

Ep. 38 - Cole Millward of Nospūn

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/02/21

The progressive metal scene has been shaken up by some dudes from North Carolina calling themselves Nospūn. Their bass player and audio engineer, Cole Millward, joins me on this episode to talk all about the production of their debut album Opus. Opus is a concept album following the story of a young man who is obsessed with completing his opus, and will sacrifice just about anything to see it through. Cole tells me all about the recording and engineering on the album, from guitar cab sims and drum

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01:37:03

Ep. 37 - Odysseus

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/02/13

Ever heard any Nashville Prog Rock? You're about to! Odysseus' upcoming album "Horizon" will be out 2/3/24, and you should check it out! This episode we talk about the story of this ambitious concept album, and the production behind it. And we talk about Cheerios at some length, so there's a little bit of everything in this episode! Plus, near the end, one of my favorite bits that I've ever designed for the show and I had myself howling with laughter, so stick around

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01:59:24

Ep. 36 - Nels Gross

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/01/19

Today's episode forecast calls for stupid voices and a high of lotsa laughs. Meet Nels, he's a cool guy. Voice actor, musician, engineer, he's everything you could ever want to be and more. We've worked on a few projects together, from his Hellscape to some of his music. Come listen as we spin you a tale (and use a lot of stupid voices to do it).Nels info here: https://linktr.ee/voiceofnels Join the Hellscape Discord: https://discord.gg/25sJmqUMr4 The New Zodiax

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00:52:55

Ep. 35 - VO Discord and TikTok with Chris and Mandy

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2024/01/07

Have you seen those voice acting challenges on TikTok? Maybe you've participated in a few of them! Or maybe you've started looking up resources for voice acting and found there are Discord communities online. Well join us in this episode where guests Chris Greenfield and Mandy Fisher discuss their online voice over communities. We discuss all about what resources you can find and take advantage of if you are just starting your voice over journey. Mandy and Chris provide all kinds of content

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02:17:06

Ep. 34 - Russ Castillo

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/12/04

You folks are in for a treat today! Russ Castillo is a record producer, audio engineer, and former audio professor, as well as my friend for the better part of 10 years. We met when he was invited to be a guest speaker at one of my audio classes in college. It was immediately clear that he'd had a long and storied career in audio in Los Angeles. He worked for Producer's Workshop, which saw many huge bands walk through the door. Russ was close with Pink Floyd during their time making The

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00:30:35

Ep. 33 - Solo'd November Rain

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/11/19

HEY, LISTEN: I never actually thought to record this information, so it might be important for you to know that during this episode, all comparison segments are the 1991 version, followed by the 2022 version. So the first section you hear is the old, then the new. Thanks! For years I have had a little tradition in November. Whenever it rains, I listen to November Rain. Some years I only listen once or twice, but some years I've clocked over 10 plays. I started the tradition because growing up,

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01:10:01

Ep. 32 - Gabriel Harley Band

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/11/09

This episode of Michael's Mixdown has been awhile in the works. Gabe, front man of the Gabriel Harley Band, and I have been friends for 7 or so years now. Gabe was my first post-college audio connection, and we've worked together on many projects since. I've been Gabe's studio assistant, his pain-in-the-side, and live sound engineer. I've finally gotten the chance to have him on the show, along with the rest of the band, of course! Dave Alexander (lead guitar), Kendall Thomson

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00:51:34

Ep. 31 - Colette Feehan

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/10/16

It's been awhile since I had my friend Colette on the show, and has she ever been busy! Since we spoke last, she completed her PhD, got married, and has started a career as an audio book director. She also does voice acting, and can make trumpet and loon sounds. Is there anything she can't do? Join us for a peek behind the curtain on how audio books get made, and other goofy things that we discuss along the way. --- Support this podcast:

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01:26:48

Ep. 30 - Science Penguin

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/09/18

Hey, I made some new friends! Join me for a sort of impromptu episode where Joel and Matt from Maryland-based Science Penguin get to know me, and I them. We talk all about what kinds of bands we're into (surprise it's prog) and how their recent tour went. There's some really good advice in here if you're a musician that's heading on the road or into the studio for the first time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelsmixdown/support

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Ep. 29 - Devora Wilde aka Lae'zel of Baldur's Gate 3

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/08/22

Hey Michael's Mixdown fans, are you ready for a Wilde time? Get it? Because on today's episode, I have Devora Wilde as a guest! Devora has many on-screen credits in shows such as "Pandora" and "Hollyoaks" and voice-over credits in games such as "Total War: Warhammer 3" and "Battlefield 2042." But most recently she was one of the lead roles in Baldur's Gate 3, playing the Githyanki fighter Lae'zel. Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) has taken the PC

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01:20:06

Ep. 28 - Pete Mitchell of No More Kings

Michael"s Mixdown ·

2023/06/21

Today a dream of mine came true. They say never to meet your heroes, but I say you need to find better heroes. I've been listening to No More Kings since my college friend and roommate Mike introduced me to them. NMK has a particular style and sense of humor that just fit perfectly with us. Joining me today is the man behind the band, Pete Mitchell. Join us for a lot of laughs and sincere moments. We talk about the background of the band, some behind the scenes info on various tracks, Dungeons

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