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:

August 02, 2021WCA #346 with Dante Fumo - Post Production, Immersive Audio, Recording for 6 Packs, Finding Work, and The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Today's guest today is sound designer, mixer, composer, and writer Dante Fumo. Dante started recording indie bands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has since branched out into sound design for film and games and relocating to Minnesota.
In this episode, we discuss:
Copywriting
Prog Rock
Audio School
Recording for 6 Packs
Basement Studios
Day Jobs
Freelance Writing
Building a Studio
Working From Home
Post Production
Game Sound
Immersive Audio
Selling Gear
Lower Overhead
Studio Identity
The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Finding Work
Volunteering
Local Work Opportunities
Slack Channels
Hobby vs. Profession
Finances
Matt's Rant: Dolby Atmos UpdateLinks and Show Notes
Dante's Site
Dante on Instagram
Dante on Twitter
Sound Anchor DAW stand
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin
Current sponsors & promos
Credits
Guest: Dante Fumo
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
57min
July 26, 2021WCA #345 with Chuck Zwicky - Collaboration, Analogies, Deterministic Latency, Social Media, and Flowers Next To Your Name
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer Chuck Zwicky, making a return appearance on WCA. Chuck has worked with Prince, Soul Asylum, The Rembrandts, Mandy Moore, and many others.
In this episode, we discuss:
Collaboration
Social Media
COVID
Money
Survival
Analogies
Prince
Nostalgia
AI
Radio
Flowers Next To Your Name
1000 Sheets of Paper
Deterministic Latency
Outboard Gear
Matt's Rant: My Favorite Hobby

Links and Show Notes
Chucks Website
Chucks First Interview on WCA
George Vlad Interview
SonoBus that Chuck mentioned
Facebook Feed Eradicator Matt mentioned
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Chuck Zwicky
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 16min
July 18, 2021WCA #344 with Tim Palmer - Treating People Well, Remote Clients, Comfort Zones, and Prodixing (Production + Mixing)
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer, Tim Palmer known for his work with Pearl Jam, U2, Cutting Crew, Tears for Fears, and many more. This is Tim's second appearance on the show.
In this episode, we discuss:
Key to Repeat Clients
Treating People Well
Humanizing Revisions
"Prodixing" (Producing + Mixing)
Remote Clients
Past vs. Present
State of Songwriting
Mutt Lang
Handling Compromise
Studio Building
Hearing Safety
Rethinking Gear
Music Cares
Black Fret
Pricing
U2
Comfort zones
Matt's Rant: Thinking and Working GloballyLinks and Show Notes
Tim's Site: https://timpalmer.com/
Black Fret: https://www.blackfret.org/
Music Cares: https://www.grammy.com/musicares
Tim's First Interview on WCA: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-025-with-tim-palmer/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Tim Palmer
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 13min
July 12, 2021WCA #343 with Tanner Campbell- Holding Court, Pound Puppies, Quality of Character, Imposter Syndrome, and Audio Dramas
My guest today is podcast engineer, content producer, and thought leader Tanner Campbell.
In this episode, we discuss:
Pound Puppies
Holding Court
IT Influence
Podcasts
Marijuana Legalization
Colorado
Podcast Audio Quality
Imposter Syndrome
Portland, Maine
ATM Studio
Joanne Fabrics
Podcast Studio
Corporate Clients
Joan London
Marketing Locally
Quality of Character
Surviving COVID
Bankruptcy Discussions
Binaural Audio
Spotify
Q-code
Audio Dramas
Matt's Rant: Random Thoughts
Links and Show Notes
Tanner's Studio: https://guthtaigh.com/
Tanner's Site: https://www.tannerhelps.com/
Tanner's Blog: https://blog.tannerhelps.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Tanner Campbell
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 9min
July 05, 2021WCA #342 with Steve Sykes - Jazz in Philadelphia, The Guys in the White Coats, The Other Side of The Glass, Miami Vice, and The Deli Accident.
My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer, Steve Sykes. Steve has worked with Stanley Clark, Al Jarreau, Smokey Robinson, Enrique Iglesias, and many more. He talks to us from his studio in Los Angeles.

In this episode, we discuss:
Jazz in Philadelphia
10th-Grade Education
Lunch in Denver
Homelessness
The Guys in the White Coats
The Deli Accident
Payphone Gig Offer
Learning Drums
Day Labor Jobs
Recording
Mike Chapman
Al Schmitt
Bill Smith
Steve Genewick
Pete Doell
Miami Vice
Syncing
Always Be in Record
Musician Engineers
Work-Life Balance
Matts' Rant: Reclaimed Wood Walls
Links and Show Notes
Steve's Site: https://www.stevesykes.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Steve Sykes
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 13min
June 28, 2021WCA #341 with Cynthia Daniels - Paying Dues, Proper Training, East Hampton, and The Downton Abbey Effect
My guest today is Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer/engineer Cynthia Daniels. Cynthia has worked with an incredible amount of talented ed people from the worlds of music, Broadway, television, radio, and film.
In this episode, we discuss:
Stamford, Connecticut
Early Influence of Audio Equipment
Not The Chick on The Couch
Al Grundy
Institute of Audio Research
Paying Dues
Boot Camp of Audio
Weeding People Out
Proper Training
Phil Ramone
Inspiring Talent
Headphone Mixes
Talking With Other Engineers
Timing
Know Your Worth
Downton Abbey
Psychedelic Spinning Wheel of Doom
Hamptons Studio
John Storyk
Covid Protocols
Lockouts
Alec Baldwin
Matt's Rant: More Dolby Atmos
Links and Show Notes
Cynthia's Studio: http://monkmusicstudios.com/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Cynthia Daniels
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h
June 21, 2021WCA #340 with Collin Dupuis - Mid-West Work Ethic, Growing up In Michigan, The Learning Process, and Moving to Nashville
Today's guest is Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Collin Dupuis who has worked with many artists, including Lana Del Ray, Cage The Elephant, and the Black Keys.
In this episode, we discuss:
Growing up In Michigan
Norman Druce
Glenn Brown Productions
Impedance
The Learning Process
Detroit, MI
Nashville, TN
Al Sutton
Wiring and Tech Work
Working Late Hours
Vintage King
Working in Italy
Cost of Living in Michigan
Mid-West Work Ethic
Motown
Dan Auerbach
Moving to Nashville
Getting Replaced
Loyalty
Engineer Roles
Links and Show Notes
Collin's Site: www.collindupuis.com
Collin on Instagram: @collin_dupuis_mixer/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Collin Dupuis
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 3min
June 14, 2021WCA #339 with Sean Mclaughlin - Studio Marriages, Pushing the Envelope, Nashville vs. Boston, and Mini Split AC Units
Today's guest is producer, engineer, mixer, and assistant professor at Berklee school of music, Sean McLaughlin. Sean has worked with notable producers Andy Johns, Jimbo Barton, Carmen Rizzo, and artists Rush, Elliott Smith, Marilyn Manson, Death Row Records, and many others. This is Sean's second appearance on the show, with his first being on WCA #037.
In this episode, we discuss:
Zoom Teaching
Renting Studio Space
Mini Split AC Units
Studio Marriages
Great Landlords
Thought Leaders
Template Mixing
Billy Decker
Taking the Clients Temperature
Nashville vs. Boston
Audio Student Observations
Berklee Staff
Kaizen
The Myth of Sisyphus
Perfection
Pushing the Envelope
Screwing Up Star Wars
Links and Show Notes
Sean's Studio Site: https://www.37ft.com/
Sean's Site: http://theseanmclaughlin.com/
Sean's Previous Episode: https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-037-with-sean-mclaughlin/
Dolby Link: https://bit.ly/35j8gmY
Dolby Surround Panner: https://bit.ly/3vjScfi
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Sean McLaughlin
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 7min
June 07, 2021WCA #338 with Jessica Thompson - Backup Strategies, File Management, Spending Money To Make Money, and Silver Linings
My guest today is GRAMMY-nominated mastering and restoration engineer, audio preservationist, and educator Jessica Thompson. Jessica originally appeared on WCA in episode #080, and I'm thrilled to have her back on the show to talk about backup strategies for audio, restoration, some gear talk, and changes in her new studio she is planning at her house.
In this episode, we discuss:
Admin Work
Archiving
Formats
File Management
Backup Strategies
Working From Home
Data Tape Restore
DAT Tapes
Modular Digital Multitracks
COVID Work Challenges
Silver Linings
Building A Home Studio
The John Cuniberti ATR
Spending Money To Make Money
Gear
Backup Buddies
Zynaptic
Bettermaker EQ
Weiss Mastering
Turntables
Audeze Headphones
Future Formats
Links and Show Notes
Jessica's Site: https://www.jessicathompsonaudio.com/
Jessica on Instagram: @jathompso/
Jessica's Previous Episode: WCA #080
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits
Guest: Jessica Thompson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 3min
May 31, 2021WCA #337 with Peter Claes - Live Sound, YouTube, Sharing Knowledge, and The Family Music Shop
My guest today is live sound mixer, audio coach, and noise abatement consultant Peter Claes, who lives in Hasselt, Belgium.
Peter has a great Youtube channel that I watch called Masterclaes (spelled with his last name in mind ) Master Claes, and I enjoy his approach to teaching and sharing knowledge. After connecting on Linkedin, we made arrangements to join me to share his experience working in live sound with bands such as Simple Monds, The Human League, and Arsenal.
In this episode, we discuss:
Hasselt, Belgium
Family Music Shop
Music School
Live Sound
Reading Music
Using Studio Gear Live
Playing In Bands
Mentors
Climbing The Live Sound Ladder
Working With Others
Making A Living
Business Outlook
Challenges
Striving For Perfection
Working With Musicians
Coaching
Sharing Knowledge
Masterclaes
The Critics
Ambition vs. Work/Life
Post COVID Work
Matt's Rant: Exploration
Links and Show Notes
Peter's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterclaesBE
Peter's Site: https://www.varisound.be/
MasterClaes: https://masterclaes.be/
WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audio
Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/
Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw
Credits:
Guest: Peter Claes
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Additional Music: The License Lab
...more
1h 10min

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How many episodes does Working Class Audio have?

The podcast currently has 566 episodes available.

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