Working Class Audio

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. 

Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau.

The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.

Music Interviews
Music Commentary
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WCA #517 with Julie Kathryn - Career Shift, Sam...
Career Shift, Sample Creation, Becoming the Artist, Collaborative Mixing, Film Scoring, and Parenting
59 min
27
WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned ...
Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young
53 min
28
WCA #515 with David Streit - Workflow Innovatio...
Workflow Innovation, Gear Investments, Client Relations, Studio Efficiency, and Post-COVID Realities
71 min
29
WCA #514 with Christal Jerez - Education, Immer...
Education, Immersive Audio, Motherhood, New York Love, and VH1 Documentaries
59 min
30
WCA #513 with Joel Jaffe - Navigating 40 Years ...
Navigating 40 Years of Studio Life, Recording Legends, Perfecting Live Room Techniques, Overcoming Bay Area Challenges, and Getting Out of the Chair
62 min
31
WCA #512 with Dr. Mary Mazurek – Classical Reco...
Classical Recording, Mentoring, Microphone Techniques for Live Performances, Evolution of Audio Technology, and Moving to Canada
51 min
32
WCA #511 with Gabriel Shepard – 25th Street Rec...
25th Street Recording, Building, and Maintaining Client Relationships, Burning Out, and Learning from Other Producers
56 min
33
WCA #510 with Steve Lack- Freedom In Podcasting...
Freedom In Podcasting, Freelance Journey Shifts, Midlife Career Pivot, Seinfeld, and Working from a Sailboat
70 min
34
WCA #509 with Alberto de Icaza- Mastering, Cash...
Mastering, Cash Flow Management, From Mexico to New Jersey, to Texas, Client Relations, and Crashing His Car
76 min
35
WCA #508 with Cesar Mejia – Navigating Post-COV...
Navigating Post-COVID Teaching, Balancing Studio Ownership, Diversifying Income Streams, Expanding Shelter Studios, and Longtime Collaboration with Herbie Hancock
65 min
36
WCA #507 with Ebonie Smith - Memphis Upbringing...
Memphis Upbringing, Education, Atlantic Records, Administrative Proficiency, and Multitasking As A Necessity
69 min
37
WCA #506 with Wesley Heaton & Kamaron Lockwood ...
Studio Resilience, DIY Spaces, Live Sound Lessons, Gear Overload, And Lessons From Their First Studio Fiasco
71 min
38
WCA #505 with Ben Pike – Vinyl Mastering, Lathe...
Vinyl Mastering, Lathe Cut Records, Analog Studio Setup, and Navigating Chronic Illness
66 min
39
WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouragin...
Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land
64 min
40
WCA #503 with Tony Brooke - Audio Data Manageme...
Audio Data Management, Seasonal Income Fluctuations, Career Coach Influence, Music Data Management Tools, and Getting Credit
77 min
41
WCA #502 with Hans-Martin Buff - From Journalis...
From Journalism to Audio: Exploring Binaural Sound, Working with Prince, Dolby Atmos, and Mastering the Art of Sequencing and Assembly
93 min
42
WCA #501 with Chris Dugan – Green Day Tours, St...
Green Day Tours, Studio Setup, Balancing Work and Family, Travel Tips, Freelance Pricing, and Backup Technology
54 min
43
WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect ...
From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment
70 min
44
WCA #499 with Stephen Kerrison - Touring to Mas...
Touring to Mastering, Weird Jungle, Liverpool Music Scene, Instilling Confidence, Listening, and The Importance of Taste in Mastering
56 min
45
WCA #498 with Jacob Winik - Gillman Street Expe...
Gillman Street Experiences, Improving Live Sound, Tiny Telephone, Improved Quality of Life, and Cosmic Standard
62 min
46
WCA #497 with Danny Reisch - Dallas Childhood M...
Dallas Childhood Memories, Back to the Future, Daytrotter Sessions, Austin Music Scene, Moving to LA, and Making Records on Cassette 8 Tracks.
55 min
47
WCA #496 with Don Zientara - Historical Signifi...
Historical Significance, Studio Relocation, Curated Gear Choices, Surfing, and Staying Young, and Back to the Basement Where It All Started
63 min
48
WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan - City of Black Sa...
City of Black Sabbath, Music In the House, Mission Impossible Night, and Persistent Learning
64 min
49
WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder - Battle of the...
Battle of the Bands, Palm Pilot Payment, Recording a Scene, and The Return to Physical Goods
92 min
50
WCA #493 with William Garrett - Stereo Under th...
Stereo Under the Stairs, Tossing X-Rays, After Hours Recording, Producing for Spotify, Hugging Smokey Robinson, and Burt Bacharach's Jacket
94 min