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.

Music Interviews
Music Commentary
351
WCA #215 with NAMM 2019
I hang out with Vance Powell as he tells me about his recent projects with The Stray Cats and Trey Anastasio. Alex Oana tells me all about Audio Test Kitchen and we wrap up with a semi-drunken ambush interview with Chris Selim and Lij Shaw at our AIRBNB. Enjoy! -Matt
78 min
352
WCA #214 with Bart Thurber - Personality Types,...
Personality Types, Transition from Analog to Digital, People Skills and, Studio Sharing
39 min
353
WCA #213 with Ken RIley
Ken joins me to talk about his history, his hunt for the New Mexico sound, the importance of artists knowing who they are, his partnership with Drew Newman and the beauty of New Mexico and it’s people.
37 min
354
WCA #212 with Gentry Studer
Gentry joins me to talk about interning with Howie Weinberg, moving around the US, his new studio located in the RCA building in Nashville and communication with remote mastering clients. Enjoy! – Matt
35 min
355
WCA #211 with Jaimeson Durr
WCA #211 with Jaimeson Durr
45 min
356
WCA #210 with David Streit
WCA #210 with David Streit
56 min
357
WCA #209 with Mike Stevens
WCA #209 with Mike Stevens
44 min
358
WCA #208 with Manny Sanchez
WCA #208 with Manny Sanchez
43 min
359
WCA #207 with Brian Gibbs
WCA #207 with Brian Gibbs
53 min
360
WCA #206 with Music Expo SF
WCA #206 with Music Expo SF
52 min
361
WCA #205 with Frank Socorro
WCA #205 with Frank Socorro
62 min
362
WCA #204 with Streaky
WCA #204 with Streaky
64 min
363
WCA #203 with Doug Clarke
WCA #203 with Doug Clarke
46 min
364
WCA #202 with Mixerman
Mixerman joins me to discuss his journey in recording from New Jersey to California to North Carolina. We discuss his time at Capitol Studios, advocating for yourself, early internet forums, the creation of Mixerman, trolling, book writing and empowering musicians.
59 min
365
WCA #201 with Christopher Scott Cooper
WCA #201 with Christopher Scott Cooper
59 min
366
WCA #200 with Tchad Blake - Shooting Armadillos...
Tchad joins me to talk about his journey starting in Baytown, Texas shooting Armadillos and riding motorcycles to Los Angeles buying ribs for Keith Richards while working at Wally Heider's studio. We also cover his work with Mitchell Froom, surviving cancer and yes......a little discussion of mechanical filters and the Sans Amp. Enjoy! – Matt
78 min
367
WCA #199 with Pete Lyman
WCA #199 with Pete Lyman
49 min
368
WCA #198 with Fela Davis
WCA #198 with Fela Davis
64 min
369
WCA #197 with Pete Weiss
WCA #197 with Pete Weiss
58 min
370
WCA #196 with Adam Rossi
WCA #196 with Adam Rossi
62 min
371
WCA #195 with Sherry Klein
WCA #195 with Sherry Klein
60 min
372
WCA #194 with Sara Carter
WCA #194 with Sara Carter
57 min
373
WCA #193 with Drew Vandenberg
WCA #193 with Drew Vandenberg
61 min
374
WCA #192 with Ryan Earnhardt
WCA #192 with Ryan Earnhardt
48 min
375
WCA #191 with Will Sadler
WCA #191 with Will Sadler
58 min