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 #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
2
WCA #507 with Ebonie Smith - Memphis Upbringing...
Memphis Upbringing, Education, Atlantic Records, Administrative Proficiency, and Multitasking As A Necessity
69 min
3
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
4
WCA #505 with Ben Pike – Vinyl Mastering, Lathe...
Vinyl Mastering, Lathe Cut Records, Analog Studio Setup, and Navigating Chronic Illness
66 min
5
WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouragin...
Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land
64 min
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
WCA #492 with Toby Campen - Mastering Mindset, ...
Mastering Mindset, Switching Lanes, Keeping Rates Up, Human Interaction, and Taking Care of Yourself
56 min
18
WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella - Brothers Influen...
Brothers Influence, Attraction of Tape, Laundry Room Recording, Importance of Family, and Music in Sarnico, Italy
55 min
19
WCA #490 with Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald - M...
Music with Family, San Francisco, The Creation of Otis McDonald, Hyde Street Studios, Pandemic Recording, and Working 9-5
82 min
20
WCA #489 with BZ Lewis - Big Spring, TX, Tumble...
Big Spring, TX, Tumbleweed Smith, Outlier Status, Prophetic Dreams, and The Yellow Page Crowd
63 min
21
WCA #488 with Gavin Haverstick - Acoustical Des...
Acoustical Design, Love of Music, Investing in Yourself, Creating Inspiring Rooms, Acoustic Myths, and Meeting People Where They're At
69 min
22
WCA #487 with Steve Chadie - Sharing Knowledge,...
Sharing Knowledge, Leaving the Nest, Gig Snagging, Low Maintenance Living, and The Loudness Button
81 min
23
WCA #486 with Ryan Ordway - Music Learned Via C...
Music Learned Via Camping, The Rembrandts, Fallback Plans, Client Trends, and the Portland Music Scene
53 min
24
WCA #485 with Andy Nelson - Recording Friends, ...
Recording Friends, Financial Realities, Wedding Invitations, Getting Serious About Audio, and Postal Jobs
56 min
25
WCA #484 with Fernando Reyes - Leaving Peru, Ch...
Leaving Peru, Challenging Cultural Norms, Life in a Different Language, Working with Michael Brauer, and Flying Solo
65 min