In this episode of Overeducated and Underemployed, Feddun interviews Jason Nesmith, a member of The Shut-Ups, the Pylon Reenactment Society, and known as Casper Fandango of Casper and the Cookies. They discuss Jason's path from graduating from Berkeley College of Music to becoming a versatile figure in the music industry, involved in numerous bands and mastering projects at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, Georgia. Jason shares his experiences mastering and remastering albums for renowned artists, including The Allman Brothers Band. The conversation delves into Jason's early music influences, creative process, and his transition from recording to mastering, offering a glimpse into his extensive contributions to the music world. Upcoming releases discussed include The Shut Ups' new album 'Proverbs' and other collaborative projects. The episode also touches on the importance of physical media in music preservation.

Jason NeSmith is the Mastering Engineer at Chase Park Transduction. From their site: "After graduating from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Production and Engineering, Jason joined a hundred bands and recorded a hundred more. His clients kept asking him to master their records until he accidentally got good at it. Now he masters projects for international or local artists in any genre of music. Recent projects include work for The Allman Brothers Band, Roy Buchanan, Magnapop, Fred Schneider & the Superions, and Rat Babies."

https://www.chaseparktransduction.com/staff-2

https://shutups.bandcamp.com/

https://casperthecookies.bandcamp.com/

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Theme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudB

Title inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/

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