Best Audioengineer Podcasts (2026)

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Jeff’s Show & Tell: OmniOutliner 6 and AudioEngine HXL Portable DAC 29:17

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It’s show and tell day on TCM! Jeff monopolized the whole show to tell Bryan about OmniOutliner 6 and Audioengine’s HXL portalbe DAC. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off […] The post Jeff’s Show & T…

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Jobs and Cook Versus the Tech Bros, Getting Down with Plexamp 44:30

11d ago44:30

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Bryan and Jeff look at Steve Jobs and Tim Cook’s intentional decisions to make products that benefit their users instead of following the blind profit approach so many tech-bros follow. Jeff also tells Bryan about the ways he’s exploring music outside of Apple Music. SPONSOR: Copilot Money – Copilot Money is the personal finance app […] The post Jo…

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Google Ad Mac Malware, Festivitas, Nebula Awards Shoot Down AI 45:05

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Bryan and Jeff have a PSA about Mac malware threats from fake Google ads and search results. They also look at the new AI-restrictions for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association’s Nebula Awards, and talk about a fun holiday app Jeff found. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true […] The post Google Ad Mac Malwar…

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#100: 100th Episode Extravaganza: Shocking Moments with Lennon, Prince, Bob Dylan and Studio Legends 1:18:30

1M ago1:18:30

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For our centennial episode, we took a trip down memory lane and revisited all the interviews we've shared over the years. We gathered some of our team's favorite moments—stories that inspired us, moved us, and reminded us why we love making this show. We're incredibly proud of everything we've created together, and we hope you can feel that joy and…

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Turmoil or Cleaning House at Apple? 34:46

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Bryan and Jeff share their take on Apple’s seeming exodus of employees, discuss why so many are ending up at Meta, and make it clear why they don’t have their own fashion consulting agency. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Let CleanMyMac make your holidays taste better without Mac junk on the menu. Try 7 days free […] The post Turmoil or Cleaning House…

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Apple’s Executive Leadership & CNN’s Deep Dive into a New Hole 47:22

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Bryan and Jeff set the record straight on reports of Tim Cook retiring next year, and speculate on who could become Apple’s next CEO. They also dissect CNN’s decision to pull out of Apple News+. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign […] The post Apple’s Executive…

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Don’t Dismiss Apple Pocket, Canva’s Affinity Gamble 35:25

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Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s new iPhone Pocket and share their take on whether or not it’s a design fumble for the company. They also discuss Canva’s Affinity app strategy and how it’ll impact Adobe. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to […] The post Don’t Dismiss Apple…

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OmniOutliner 6, Jeff’s First Pen Show, and SPSFC 5 40:59

2M ago40:59

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Bryan and Jeff take a look at Omni’s just released OmniOutliner 6 beta, and follow up on Jeff’s first pen show experience. They also talk about Bryan becoming a judge for the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition 5. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDrive, and […] The post Om…

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Slow Horses Season 5 (and New Book), Jeff’s Pen Show Plans 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Bryan and Jeff do their best to stay on topic and talk about the new Slow Horses season on Apple TV+. Jeff is planning on going to the Colorado Pen Show, too, so Bryan has some first-time attendee tips for him. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space […] The post Slow Horses Season 5 (and New Book), …

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#99: From Taylor Swift & Lauryn Hill to Helping Brooklyn Artists | Lorenzo Wolff at Restoration Sound 54:12

3M ago54:12

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By Stewart Lerman & John Agnello

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Apple’s OS 26 Upgrades: What We Like! 42:02

4M ago42:02

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Bryan and Jeff take a quick tour through what they like in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 (aka Tahoe). They also have a PSA for everyone comparing AppleCare+ and AppleCare One. SPONSOR: OpenCase – OpenCase is a patented iPhone case with a literal open space in the back of the case. Go now […] The post Apple’s OS 26 Upgrades: What We Like! appeared…

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Record of the Week: Every Picture Tells a Story 11:35

4M ago11:35

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This week on Record of the Week, we dive into Rod Stewart's classic song Every Picture Tells a Story. We break down what makes it so memorable, how the band works together, the production choices that make the song stand out, and why it still rocks hard, even 45 years later. If you love classic rock or just want to hear what makes a song timeless, …

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The Power of Quirk, and Apple’s New Watches, AirPods Pro, and Orange iPhones 53:04

4M ago53:04

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Bryan and Jeff share their perspectives on Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event, including the new AirPods Pro 3, AppleWatch 11 and AppleWatch Ultra 3, the refreshed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and the brand new iPhone Air. They also take a dive into the evolution of language and punctuation thanks to Bryan’s mostly-pedantic lifestyle. […] The post …

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Updating Punk Classics: Ed Stasium Talks mixing the Ramones, Talking Heads Using Eventide Plugins 10:33

5M ago10:33

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Recently, we caught up with Ed Stasium about remixing classic albums from The Replacements and Talking Heads and his dive into the world of immersive audio. In this clip, Ed walks us through remixing the Ramones catalog in Atmos and how he used Eventide's immersive plugins to both stay true to the original recordings and bring them to new life in t…

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Michael Imperioli's band Zopa on Making Art, the Chaos of Rock, and The White Lotus 54:37

6M ago54:37

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Hey everyone! Recently, we had the band ZOPA over to the studio for a listening party! Their new album, Diamond Vehicle, was produced, engineered, and mixed by our very own John Agnello. We had Michael Imperioli on the show in Episode 89 where he talked about his own creative process and the history of the band. In this episode, John sits down with…

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Record of the Week: Waterloo Sunset 13:09

9M ago13:09

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In this Record of the Week, John and Stewart dig into Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks. With its dreamy atmosphere, raw mono mix, and Ray Davies' poetic storytelling, the song captures a fleeting moment of beauty in 1960s London. Because of its lo-fi charm, Waterloo Sunset stands as one of the most emotionally resonant and sonically unique recordings o…

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Ketchup with Ed Stasium 28:22

9M ago28:22

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We first interviewed producer and engineer Ed Stasium in Episodes 80 and 81, where he spoke with John and Stewart about recording some truly seminal albums with Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Living Colour, as well as his pivotal role in the design and construction of the Power Station in NYC. These episodes offer a fasci…

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Record of the Week: Ogre Battle 11:27

10M ago11:27

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Take a closer look at Queen's epic song with John and Stewart. With aggressive guitars, rich vocal harmonies, and an over-the-top premise, the track is classic Queen. Ogre Battle also marks a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, as their recordings reached a new level under the guidance of producer Roy Thomas Baker.…

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Ketchup with Kevin Killen 40:31

10M ago40:31

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In this episode, I sit down with Grammy winning producer and engineer Kevin Killen. We first interviewed Kevin in episodes 46 and 47, where he talks about his career in recording studios from Dublin to NYC, and working with Peter Gabriel, Kate bush, U2, Elvis Costello, and a host of others. If you haven't already, go check 'em out. Since then, Kevi…

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Record of the Week: The Left Banke's "Walk Away Renée" 12:35

11M ago12:35

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Everyone at Gear Club was saddened to hear of the passing of The Left Banke's Steve Martin Caro, singer of Walk Away Renée. Eventide co-founder Steve Katz worked with The Left Banke back in the 60's and related some details of Walk Away Renée's recording to Gear Club. This episode is a reprint of that Song of the Week, followed by Steve Katz's memo…

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Record of the Week: David Bowie's "Life on Mars" 9:19

11M ago9:19

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David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" stands as perhaps the pinnacle of his theatrical ambitions - and it's this week's Record of the Week. Join John and Stewart and learn about the impressive band behind the recording - Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmansey plus Yes's Rick Wakeman on piano! If you've seen "The Life Aquatic" with Steve Zissou, then …

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#98: Working for Prince 1:15:04

12M ago1:15:04

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In this special episode, we pay homage to an artist who's a Member of the rock and roll hall of fame, has won Seven Grammys out of 38 nominations, sold over 150 million albums worldwide, with three of those in the Grammy hall of fame. In their almost 40-year career they've played almost 1500 concerts, released 38 albums, have a supposedly endless v…

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#97: Paul Prestopino: The Heart of New York's Record Plant 1:05:05

1y ago1:05:05

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Paul Prestopino was a musician, inventor, and technician with a long and varied career. From 1970 until its closure in 1989, Paul was a technician at the Record Plant in NYC, a venerated studio that helped produce an endless stream of hit records and launched dozens of careers for the engineers and producers that worked there. While working at the …

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#96: "Forget the Notes, It's Your Frequency": Doug Wimbish on Jaco Pastorius, Sugar Hill Records, and the Birth of Hip-Hop. 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

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Our guest is Doug Wimbish, one of the most renowned bass players of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Living Colour, Tackhead, Sugarhill Gang, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, and many more. He is also the founder of WimBash, a series of community-based charity events supporting music education. In this episode, John an…

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Working with Bob Dylan – On Stage and In Studio 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

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To celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday, we've compiled a special Gear Club episode that offers a behind the scenes look into Dylan's Life and music. Bob has been described as a shape-shifter, a song and dance man, and the Shakespeare of our time. Over his 60 plus year career, he's written more than 500 songs that have been covered by over 2,000 artists.…

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Ketchup with William Wittman 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Producer and Engineer William Wittman was one of our early guests in 2017 with a two parter, Episodes #15 and #16, where he discussed making seminal records with Cindy Lauper, Joan Osborne, and The Outfield, his time coming up through NYC recording studios, and his work/prank relationship with our very own John Agnello. In this episode, I catch up …

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#94: The Gear and The Garage with Mitch Easter 55:03

2y ago55:03

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In this episode, John and Stewart sit down with producer, engineer, musician, song writer, studio owner, and the Godfather of Jangle Pop, the one and only, Mitch Easter. Mitch has always been and continues to be a staple of the Indie Rock scene in North Carolina and beyond. First operating out of Drive in Studio located in his parents' garage, and …

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Ketchup with Russell Wedelich 29:30

2y ago29:30

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In 2018 the H9000 Harmonizer®, Eventide's flagship multi effects processor, won a TEC award for best signal processing hardware. We had the team behind the H9000's design and development on the podcast in Episodes #66.1, #66.2 and #66.3 to talk about the process of designing, building, and testing the latest in Eventide's revered Harmonizer line. N…

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#93: The Singer and the Song with Thom Panunzio 1:13:35

2y ago1:13:35

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In this episode, we're delighted to talk with industry legend, Thom Panunzio. Getting his start as an assistant at NYC's Record Plant, Thom went on to work in every facet of the music business. He's produced, mixed, and engineered albums for Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Joan Jett, Ozzy Osbourne, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith …

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Ketchup with Greg Calbi 38:17

2y ago38:17

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Mastering engineer extraordinaire Greg Calbi is a dear friend and was our guest on Gear Club Episode #2 way back in January of 2017. Over the last 50 years Greg has mastered a seemingly endless list of albums across every genera of music, and it's almost a certainty he's had a hand in the making of one of your favorite records. In this episode Greg…

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#92: Capturing the Passion with Bob Gruen 40:46

2y ago40:46

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In this episode, we sit down for a conversation with renowned rock photographer Bob Gruen. Bob has been documenting the artists, concerts, and clubs that have come to define rock music, and is responsible for some of the most iconic images of the idiom. Listen in as Bob talks with hosts John and Stewart about his artistic philosophy, his move from …

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#91: The David Mansfield Multiverse 1:13:00

2+ y ago1:13:00

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This month, we're thrilled to have David Mansfield on the show, a composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and arranger with a long and storied career. We have each worked with David for a long time, and know firsthand the talent and depth he brings to all the music he touches. Growing up in New Jersey and beginning his career in local bands, he …

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#90: Fur Peace from Everywhere with Jorma Kaukonen 48:02

3y ago48:02

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In this episode, we talk with Jorma Kaukonen, electric guitarist extraordinaire for Jefferson Airplane, vocalist/blues picker for Hot Tuna, prolific solo artist, and all-around great guy. At 81 years young, Jorma is still writing, teaching, and gigging with no signs of slowing down. Listen in as we chat about his early career playing Bay Area clubs…

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#89: Michael Imperioli: Zen and the Art of the Power Trio 59:14

3y ago59:14

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Michael Imperioli is an Emmy award-winning actor, writer, novelist, and musician best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO series "The Sopranos". Since 2006 Michael has fronted the indie rock band "Zopa", and is currently working on a new album with our very own John Agnello. In this episode, Michael talks with our hosts about th…

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#88: Celebrating John Lennon 1:00:58

3+ y ago1:00:58

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In this special Gear Club episode, we celebrate the post-Beatle life of John Lennon, who would have turned 82 this year on October 9th. After The Beatles broke up, John and Yoko moved to New York where John produced, recorded, and played songs that spoke to the post-60s generation as they struggled for justice and an end to war. John Lennon impacte…

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#87: Cross Pollinate with Dave Darlington (Part 1) 57:28

3+ y ago57:28

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Dave Darlington is a Grammy award-winning engineer, producer, mastering engineer, and musician who has recorded, mixed, composed, and played in just about every genre of music. He's worked with the likes of Wayne Shorter, C+C Music Factory, Sting, and Miles Davis among many others. In this interview, Dave takes us through his journey to becoming an…

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#86: Lessons Learned with Steve Marcantonio 55:16

3+ y ago55:16

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In this episode, John & Stewart chat with GRAMMY award-winning engineer and producer, Steve Marcantonio. Steve is a staple of the Nashville music scene but got his start in New York at The Record Plant under the instruction of the likes of Roy Cicala and Jay Messina. Listen in as Steve discusses his journey through the ranks at The Record Plant, hi…

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#85: A Better Island with Matt Wallace 1:04:22

3+ y ago1:04:22

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Matt Wallace is a producer, engineer, and musician with over 30 years in the industry, working with the likes of Maroon 5, The Replacements, Faith No More, O.A.R, and Paul Westerberg. Lately, Matt's been working extensively on new and catalog mixing in ATMOS from his studio in Van Nuys, CA. In this interview he takes us through the technical and ar…

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#84: Chalk and Cheese with Peter Frampton 53:12

3+ y ago53:12

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In this episode, we talk with Grammy award-winning guitarist and vocalist, Peter Frampton. As a teen, Peter got his start in music with bands The Preachers and The Herd, co-founded Humble Pie at 18, and went on to have a solo career that has spanned 21 albums and more than 50 years. Peter chats with John and Stewart about his most recent record; Fr…

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#83: What Steve Vai is Talkin' About (Part 2) 33:25

4y ago33:25

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This is part two of our interview with world-renowned guitarist Steve Vai, whose new record, Inviolate, was released on January 28, 2022. In this episode, we dive deep into Steve's creative process, where his ideas come from, and how they transform into music. He also talks about his years with Frank Zappa, his work as an in-demand sideman, and his…

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#82: Lair of the Hydra with Steve Vai (Part 1) 32:36

4y ago32:36

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Steve Vai is a Grammy award-winning musician, composer, producer, and inventor of the Hydra: a three-neck, 36 string beast of a guitar with a steam-punk attitude and endless possibilities. Steve shows just what the instrument is capable of on his newly released album, 'Inviolate'. In this episode, John and Stewart chat with Steve about his creative…

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#81: Lucky to Be Good with Ed Stasium (Part 2) 1:26:15

4y ago1:26:15

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This is part two of our interview with veteran Engineer and Producer, Ed Stasium. In this episode, Ed talks to John and Stewart about his time in LA, working with Mick Jagger, Living Colour, Motörhead, and The Smithereens, and shares a story about how editing drums saved his life.By John Agnello & Stewart Lerman

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#80: Good to Be Lucky with Ed Stasium (Part 1) 1:33:20

4y ago1:33:20

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Ed Stasium is a musician, engineer, and producer with a career in music that spans almost 50 years. Getting his start at Tony Camillo's New Jersey studio, he went on to record Gladys Knight, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Living Colour, The Smithereens, Mick Jagger, and Motörhead, to name a few. In this episode, Ed gets in-depth about recording Gladys…

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#79: As the Story Goes with Bill Schnee 1:13:12

4+ y ago1:13:12

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Bill Schnee is a musician, producer, Grammy-winning engineer, and more recently, a writer, with his new book "Chairman at the Board." With over 50 years in music, Bill has plenty to share, having worked with Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, and Whitney Houston, to name a few. In this episode of Gear Club Podcast, he …

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#78: Ready, SETI, Go with Richard Factor 52:49

4+ y ago52:49

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In this episode, Eventide founder Richard Factor takes us to outer space on a Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Richard is the founder and president of the SETI League: a non-profit, membership-supported group of amateur skywatchers hoping to catch signals of intelligent life from outside our solar system. Richard walks John and Stewart th…

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#77: Memphis Music Magic & More with Terry Manning 1:47:28

4+ y ago1:47:28

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With a career spanning over 5 decades, Terry Manning is an accomplished audio engineer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, and photographer. Terry got his start as a teenager in the legendary Memphis music scene at Stax Records and Ardent Studios. He has worked with the likes of Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Otis Redding, The Sta…

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#76: Brendan Benson: The Dear Life of a Raconteur 1:07:19

5y ago1:07:19

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Brendan Benson is a musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and founding member of The Raconteurs. As a solo artist, he's released seven studio albums, most recently "Dear Life" released on Third Man Records in 2020. Brendan talks with John and Stewart about the recording of Dear Life, his writing process, The Raconteurs, and over 20 years of making…

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Episode 219 Finale 1:09:09

5y ago1:09:09

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The world's funniest podcast on music production, engineering, & mixing! Someone wins a plugin every episode, listen to find out who!

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#75: The Life of Dweezil Zappa (Part 2) 1:43:46

5y ago1:43:46

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In this episode, Dweezil Zappa and our hosts take a closer look at his father Frank Zappa's vast music catalog, his gear, and some of his more unconventional instrumentation choices. All in an effort to explore Dweezil's approach to tackling his father's work in his show, Zappa Plays Zappa. They'll also delve into more details of Dweezil's multi-fa…

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#74: Dweezil Zappa on Navigating the Modern Music Industry (Part 1) 49:41

5y ago49:41

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This week, our hosts talk to Grammy award-winning guitarist and son of Frank, Dweezil Zappa. Dweezil recently launched Reward Music, an online platform for artists to host their website, engage with fans, sell music and merchandise, all while keeping 100% of sales. Dweezil talks through the features and benefits of reward music for artists and fans…