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
1
WCA #522 with Ed Donnelly – Independent Mindset...
Independent Mindset, Live Recording, Indie Bands, Immersive Audio and Inspiration
63 min
2
WCA #521 with Maor Appelbaum – Genre-Specific M...
Genre-Specific Mastering, Creating Analog Hardware, Building Client Relationships, and Being Part of the Team
66 min
3
WCA #520 with Jeremy Goody – Studio Rebranding,...
Studio Rebranding, Shifting to Voice Recording, Battling Cell Towers, Building Faraday Cages, and Overcoming Obstacles
63 min
4
WCA #519 with J.J. Blair – Studio Construction,...
Studio Construction, Microphone Insights, Heart Surgery, and Navigating the Modern Music Landscape
48 min
5
WCA #518 with Willie Green - Teaching Hip-Hop, ...
Teaching Hip-Hop, Mentoring, Collaborating with Artists, and Hearing Your Work on the Other Side of the Globe
75 min
6
WCA #517 with Julie Kathryn - Career Shift, Sam...
Career Shift, Sample Creation, Becoming the Artist, Collaborative Mixing, Film Scoring, and Parenting
59 min
7
WCA #516 with Will Holland - Internship Turned ...
Internship Turned Career, Ownership Advantages, Low Overhead, Setting Rates, and Staying Young
53 min
8
WCA #515 with David Streit - Workflow Innovatio...
Workflow Innovation, Gear Investments, Client Relations, Studio Efficiency, and Post-COVID Realities
71 min
9
WCA #514 with Christal Jerez - Education, Immer...
Education, Immersive Audio, Motherhood, New York Love, and VH1 Documentaries
59 min
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
WCA #507 with Ebonie Smith - Memphis Upbringing...
Memphis Upbringing, Education, Atlantic Records, Administrative Proficiency, and Multitasking As A Necessity
69 min
17
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
18
WCA #505 with Ben Pike – Vinyl Mastering, Lathe...
Vinyl Mastering, Lathe Cut Records, Analog Studio Setup, and Navigating Chronic Illness
66 min
19
WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouragin...
Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land
64 min
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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