Working Class Audio

By 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—div... more

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The podcast currently has 566 episodes available.

Working Class Audio episodes:

December 19, 2021WCA #366 with Perry Leenhouts - Anything is Possible, US & Europe Comparison, Punk Rock Lessons Learned, and Living in an Abandon School.
My guest is Perry Leenhouts, producer, engineer, and owner of Point Break Sound Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Perry is also a member of the band, The Travoltas.

In this episode, we discuss:
Point Break Sound
Welfare State
US & Europe Comparison
The Travoltas
Pop Rock Lessons Learned
Working with Others
Being in The Van
From Drummer to Engineer
Living in an Abandon School
Public Radio Internship
Anything is Possible
Stockholm
Shared Space
Marketing
Finances
Taxes
Matt's Rant: Another Dolby Atmos Update
Links and Show Notes
Grace M908
WCA Reverb Shop
Perry's Studio
The Travoltas
Perry on Instagram
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Perry Leenhouts
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 1min
December 13, 2021WCA #365 with Alex Allinson - Cooking, Parallels, Presentation, Running a Studio, and Taking the Crooked Path
My guest is Alex Allinson, producer/engineer, and co-owner of The Bridge Sound and Stage in the greater Boston area.
In this episode, we discuss:
Interning
Being Driven
Taking the Crooked Path
Cooking
Parallels
Not Coasting
Avoiding Growing Stale
Moving On
Diverse Clients
Presentation
Running a Studio
Saving For the Future
Financial Mentors
Matt's Rant: End of The Year Downtime
Links and Show Notes
Alexs' Studio (The Bridge Sound & Stage)
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Alex Allinson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
53min
December 06, 2021WCA #364 with Chris Collier - Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your Worth
My guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Collier, who has worked with Lynch Mob, Mick Mars, Korn, Whitesnake, and many more.

In this episode, we discuss:
Fathers Influence
Home Studios
Getting Your Name Out There
Identity Crisis
Being a Homebody
The Drive of Recording
Just Doing It
Discovering Pro Tools
Getting Involved
Controlling Your Destiny
Recording Dave Grohl Style
Moving to Vegas
Mick Mars
Client Tree Branches
Realizing Your Worth
Matt's Rant: Remembering the Bigger Picture
Links and Show Notes
Chris on Instagram
Chris on Linkedin
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Chris Collier
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 2min
November 29, 2021WCA #363 with Chaz Root - Classical Training, Going Blind, 4 Track Mastery, and Residential Recording
My guest is producer, engineer, and mixer Charles Root III, better known as Chaz Root of Electric Owl Works Recording in upstate New York.

In this episode, we discuss:
Root History
Playing Bars
Drinking Ages
Classical Training
Stuttering
Going Blind
Garbage Picking Stereos
Wah Wah Discovery
Rudy Van Gelder
4 Track Mastery
Starting Small
Electric Owl Works
Residential Recording
Finances
Matt's Rant: Taking a Break from the Audio PartyLinks and Show Notes
Electric Owl Works Website
Electric Owl Works on Instagram
Electric Owl Works on YouTube
Electric Owl Works on Facebook
Electric Owl Works on Twitter
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Chaz Root
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
57min
November 22, 2021WCA #362 with Matt Ross-Spang - New Studio, 60's and 70's Inspiration, 30,000 Feet Of Cable, 15% Redneck, and Nice But Not Too Nice
My guest today is grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Ross-Spang. This is Matt's second appearance on WCA.
In this episode, we discuss:
Sam Phillips Recording
New Studio
Crosstown Concourse
Sun Studios
Workflow
Steven Durr
Wiring
30,000 feet Of Audio cable
Aesthetic Choices
15% Red Neck
60's and 70's Inspiration
Custom Headphones System
Howard Hughes OCD
Nice But Not Too Nice
The Price of Wood
Matt's Rant: Staying Positive
Links and Show Notes
Southern Grooves
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Matt Ross-Spang
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 1min
November 15, 2021WCA #361 with Patrick Keane - Tinkering, Being Prepared, Choosing Gear, Room Building, and Problem Solving Lessons
Today, my guest is Portland, Maine-based mastering engineer Patrick Keane.

In this episode, we discuss:
Growing up w/out Screens
Tinkering
Problem Solving Lessons
Being Prepared
FOH
Producing
Discovering Mastering
Bob Ludwig
Choosing Gear
Selling Gear
Room Building
Finances
Retirement
Matt's Rant: A Belated Birthday Celebration
Links and Show Notes
Patricks' Site
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Patrick Keane
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
55min
November 08, 2021WCA #360 with Bryan Matheson - Keeping a Studio In Business, Always Learning, Good Landlords, and RTFM!
Today, my guest is studio owner, engineer, composer, and vocalist Bryan Matheson who owns and runs Skyline Studios in Oakland, California.

In this episode, we discuss:
Teac 2340
PCM Beta
Leos Pro Audio
Skyline Studios
Converting A Warehouse
Chips Davis
Ad Work
Keeping Outside Noise Out
Client Growth
Keeping a Studio In Business
Always Learning
RTFM
Covid Survival
UVC Lights
Good Landlords
Live Streaming
Sustaining Waves
Work/Life Balance
Matt's Rant: Use It or Lose it!

Links and Show Notes
Skyline Studios Site
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Bryan Matheson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
48min
November 01, 2021WCA #359 with Will Yip - Feeding Off Stress, Setting Goals, Power of Routine, Investment in Songs, and Hard Working Parents
Today, my guest is Grammy-nominated record producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and musician Will Yip who has worked with Lauryn Hill, Panic! at the Disco, Blacklisted, and many others.

In this episode, we discuss:
Hard Working Parents
Strict Upbringing
Drums
Feeding off Stress
Falling in Love with Recording
Free Demos
Setting Goals
Mom's Basement Studio
Buying into a Studio
Investment in Songs
Starting a Record Label
Management
Power of Routine
Taking Care of Your Body
Matt's Rant: Complacency

Links and Show Notes
Wills' Site
Will on Instagram
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Will Yip
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 1min
October 25, 2021WCA #358 with Robert Carranza - East LA, Lessons from Musicians, Gear vs. Good Songs, Listening, and Family
My guest today is 4x Grammy Awarded Mixer, Engineer, Producer Robert Carranza. Robert has worked with Ozomatli, Marilyn Manson, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and many others.

In this episode, we discuss:
East LA
Black Sabbath
Music Today
First 4 Track
Bruce Swedien
Floating Assistant
Studio Managers
Pagers
Paul Rothchild
Getting Fired
Lessons from Musicians
Asking Questions
Listening
Emotion
Money Management
Gear vs. Good Songs
The Beatles
Mentors
Ego
Family
Matt's Rant: Communication
Links and Show Notes
Robert in Instagram
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Robert Carranza
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 14min
October 18, 2021WCA #357 with Michael James - Small Town Strategies, Dolby Atmos, Alternator Records, Shelter In Place, and a Room of 100 People
Today, my guest is producer, mix engineer, and artist Michael James. Michael has worked with Hole, L7, Robben Ford, A.J. Croce, and many others. This is Michael's second appearance on the show.

In this episode, we discuss:
Reflecting on Petaluma vs. Los Angeles
Balance
Pandemic Related Changes
Fiber Internet
Rogue Amoeba
Zoom
Dolby Atmos
Alternator Records
Shelter In Place
Alternative Audio Business
Tire Balancing
Having Open Plans
Small Town Strategies
Room of 100 People
Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos Update

Links and Show Notes
Michael's Site
Michaels Label
Michael's New Record
WCA #125 w/ Michael James
WCA #211 w/ Jamison Durr
WCA on Instagram
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Michael James
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
...more
1h 7min

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How many episodes does Working Class Audio have?

The podcast currently has 566 episodes available.

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