Best Harry Wolff Podcasts (2026)

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RSR539 - Phil Wagner - Advancing Sound Quality From Soundworks to Solid State Logic 1:37:46

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What does it take to lead two of the biggest names in pro audio? Phil Wagner shares how he went from NYC engineer to running SSL and Apogee - and why the best technology still starts with listening. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Phil Wagner, a longtime pro-audio industry leader who's helped sha…

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RSR538 - Toby Lloyd - From Punk to Producer - Tiny Triumphs over Mindset, Workflow & Vibe 2:23:30

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What does a rooftop studio, a cold plunge, and a punk rock heart have in common? Producer Toby Lloyd shares how surrender, discipline, and creative flow helped him build Tiny Triumph Recordings and rediscover joy in making music. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Toby Lloyd, a musi…

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266 - Annaka Harris: The Fundamentality of Consciousness 1:33:51

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Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and writer and producer of the audio documentary series, LIGHTS ON. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, the Journal of Consciousness Studies, and IAI Magazine. She is also an editor and consultant for…

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RSR537 - Rich Bernett - The sound of machines: Contact Mics, The Cassettone, Guitar Pedal Feedback Loops, Oh My! 2:02:46

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com Howdy Rockstars, my guest today is Rich Bernett, aka Sound of Machines, a Richmond, Virginia - based sound artist, builder, and experimental musician. Rich designs and performs with his own DIY instruments like the CassetteTone 2 and Rotary Drone, blending circuit bending, contact m…

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#285 - S*x, Power, Epstein, and the Crown: The Prince Andrew COVERUP | Andrew Lownie 2:01:00

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Investigative biographer Andrew Lownie joins the show to unpack the rise and fall of Prince Andrew, from his troubled childhood and war-hero image to financial corruption, Epstein, and royal protection at the highest levels. We explore Andrew’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson, the Trade Envoy scandals, intelligence entanglements, the Virginia Giuffre ca…

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RSR536 - Ian Fitchuk - Grammy Winner Writer and Producer for Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, and Maggie Rogers 1:49:12

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Ian Fitchuk, a two-time Grammy Award–winning musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. You've heard his work on Golden Hour with Kacey Musgraves - a landmark record that helped redefine the sound of modern country and pop. Ian has also collaborated wit…

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265 - Jacob Barandes: A New Foundation for Quantum Mechanics 3:14:17

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Jacob Barandes is Senior Preceptor in Physics at Harvard University, where he works widely across the philosophy of physics, with focuses on the foundations of quantum mechanics, the philosophy of spacetime, and the metaphysics of laws. In this episode, Robinson and Jacob focus on the foundations of quantum mechanics. They discuss the importance of…

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RSR535 - Ryan Nasci - Mixing Mastery with Ryan Nasci [Harry Styles, Portugal The Man, Young the Giant] 1:39:31

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Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com What does it take to go from Ohio to LA and start mixing records at the highest level? In this episode, I sat down with mixer and engineer Ryan Nasci to trace his journey from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he worked alongside the legendary Tony Maserati and began mixing artists …

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#284 - The Great EPSTEIN FILES Fallout: Mossad, Michael Wolff, Missing Cameras, & Trump Knew? 30:27

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In this episode of The Zach Show, we break down the most explosive new Jeffrey Epstein revelations following the release of 20,000+ estate documents and Trump’s order to disclose government files. We cover claims that Trump “knew about the girls,” secret emails showing journalist Michael Wolff advising Epstein on Trump strategy, and FBI footage tha…

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RSR534 - Derek Bargaehr - The Nerdy Mic Episode You Didn't Know You Needed! 1:05:53

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Learn why polar patterns matter more than EQ as Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs breaks down capsules, circuits, self-noise, phase tricks, stereo techniques, and practical mic placement you can use on your next session. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Derek Bargaehr. A lifelong tinkerer, he …

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264 - Lee Cronin: The Chemistry of Life 2:00:40

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Lee Cronin is Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Among his many pursuits are the digitization of chemistry, the discovery of alien life, and the creation of artificial life. In this episode, Robinson and Lee focus on astrobiology, the chemistry of life as we know it, and the controversies surrounding artificial intelligence. Le…

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RSR533 - Chris Selim - Building a Home Studio and a Music Community From Quebec to Calgary 1:56:08

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What happens when a French-Canadian music producer trades poutine for prairie skies and builds a new studio in Calgary? Will his acoustic panels survive the move? Tune in as Chris Selim shares his journey, one recycled bass trap at a time. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Chris Selim, a musician, …

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#283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse 49:33

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Investigative journalist Scott Carney joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India’s organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she’d achieved enlightenment, revealing how spiritual seeking can slide into psychosis. He explains how…

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RSR532 - Lincoln Parish - Recording Rock with Cage the Elephant 1:54:59

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What happens when you don't cage the elephant—and let creativity run wild in the studio? Lincoln Parish shares how recording live, trusting your gear, and embracing bleed helped shape the sound of a Grammy-nominated band and his work as a producer today. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Lincoln Pa…

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263 - Sara Imari Walker: Astrobiology, Aliens, and the Origin of Life 1:47:05

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Sara Imari Walker is Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, where she is Deputy Director of the Beyond Center. Sara is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist, with research interests in the origins of life, artificial life, life and detection on other worlds. In this episode, Robinson and Sara discu…

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RSR531 - Justin Francis - Mixing Grammy Winners on AirPods, Producing Records That Feel Great 1:55:11

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Ever mix a Grammy-winning track on AirPods? Justin Francis did - and he's back to share killer tips on mixing in the box, vocal stacking, pedalboard tricks, and keeping the studio vibe fun. Get ready to level up your mixes and laugh along the way! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Justin Francis, a…

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Truth Pharm and the Trail of Truth With Alexis Pleus 29:20

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Join me as chat with Alexis Pleus about Truth Pharm, an organization that fights against the stigma of substance abuse. Alexis is a professional engineer, artist, writer and activist, and mother of 3 sons. In 2014, she lost her oldest son Jeff to an overdose and as a result of that experience, founded Truth Pharm 6 months later with a focus on rais…

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#282 - The HIDDEN History Of The Werewolf: Cursed Lovers, Serial Killers, & Twilight Heartthrobs 1:21:20

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From ancient Mesopotamia to Twilight, the werewolf has evolved from cursed lovers and cannibals to tragic heroes and pop icons. In this Halloween deep dive, Zach and Dr. Julie Labau trace 4,000 years of transformation, from gods punishing desire to colonizers weaponizing myths. The werewolf isn’t just a monster, it’s a mirror reflecting what every …

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RSR530 - David Streit - Pro Recording Techniques, Acoustic Music, and Teaching Sound Engineering 1:56:44

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What do drum mics, bluegrass, and Pro Tools have in common? Find out as David Streit shares 35+ years of studio wisdom, from Quad Studios to acoustic sessions, and why trusting musicians might be your best mic technique yet. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is David Streit, a recording engineer, prod…

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262 - Slavoj Žižek: Marxism, Quantum Mechanics, and Artificial Intelligence 1:38:59

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Visit our sponsor, Wealthfront!: wealthfront.com/robinson Slavoj Žižek is international director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities at the University of London, visiting professor at New York University, and a senior researcher at the University of Ljubljana’s Department of Philosophy. This is Slavoj’s fifth appearance on the show. On epi…

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RSR529 - Don Cusic - The Legacy of Chet Atkins and the Evolution of Music Recording in Nashville 2:05:29

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Did Chet Atkins invent fingerpicking just to keep other guitarists from catching up? In this episode, I talk with Don Cusic—author of Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar—about Chet's legendary style, Nashville studio secrets, and how the music biz has changed (and stayed weird). Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today …

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#281 - Todd Purdum: CHAOS, Conga, & 'I Love Lucy' | The UNTOLD Story Of Desi Arnaz 44:42

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Todd Purdum joins Zach to unpack Desi Arnaz’s wild arc: raised like a prince in Cuba, exiled at 16 by revolution, hustling in Miami, inventing the conga craze, then conquering Broadway and Hollywood with Lucille Ball. We dig into trauma that fueled his genius, the invention of the three-camera sitcom, catching "Lightning In A Bottle" with I Love Lu…

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RSR528 – Nick Bullock – Building A Creative Retreat Studio for Artists Near Nashville: Freda Recording 1:49:35

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What does it take to build a dream studio from the ground up? Nick Bullock of Freda Recording shares how he created a retreat for artists on a Nashville farm, blending music, acoustics, and visual storytelling to support independent musicians. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nick Bullock, Co-Foun…

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261 - Tyler Cowen: The Economics of Artificial Intelligence 1:07:36

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Go to https://surfshark.com/robinsonerhardt and use code robinsonerhardt at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Tyler Cowen is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and faculty director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. A dedicated writer and communicator of economic…

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The Things That Make You Tick are the Things that Tick you Off With Dana Bernstein 37:08

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Join me as I speak with Dana Bernstein about conflict, inner-critics, core values, getting along with co-workers and more! Dana Bernstein is a Conflict Resolution author, speaker, consultant and Principal of Dare to Live Brave. With 2,500+ coaching hours and 100+ clients, she specializes in de-escalation, negotiations, contracts, project management…

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RSR527 – Dr. Chris Warren – Echo Thief, Reverb, Impulse Responses & the Science of Sound 2:03:13

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What does it sound like to record reverb inside a giant dome? Dr. Chris Warren shares how Echo Thief captures real-world impulse responses, the power of Max programming, and why reverb is key to music, game audio, and immersive sound design. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dr. Chris Warren, a sou…

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Your Demons Can Swim With Lawrence Harris 38:05

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Lawrence Harris is a youth empowerment speaker and author who helps teens and young adults build self-love, inner strength and improve their mental health. Through his speeches, online content and books, listeners find the courage to heal, dream bigger, and take ownership of their lives.His purpose is to help others to break free from limiting beli…

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RSR526 - Jay Tooke - Finding Creative Flow in the Studio From Nashville to Muscle Shoals 1:47:50

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"It's pretty hard to f* it up in Muscle Shoals." Jay Tooke found creative freedom and killer drum sounds after leaving Nashville for the slower pace of Muscle Shoals. We talk studio vibes, live tracking, subtlety in performance, and the magic of first takes. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Jay To…

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Perceptive With Rachel Radway 36:50

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Join me as I chat with coach Rachel Radway about highly sensitive people, neurodivergent folks, how to make survive in corporate America as with a unique brain and her award-winning book "Perceptive: Insights for Leaders who Feel More, Process Deeply, and Think Differently."Rachel Radway is a certified leadership & executive coach, mentor, speaker,…

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Feedback is a Suggestion Not a Mandate - With Alida Miranda Wolff 38:17

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Join me as I talk with the lovely, articulate animal loving Alida Miranda Wolff. We discuss bunnies, the University of Chicago, the problems with the law of attraction, trauma, mythology and her new book The Raven in the Storm. Books recommended by Alida in this episode:The Age of Magical Thinking by Amanda MontellStaying with the Trouble Making Ki…

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260 - Reid Hoffman: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity 1:24:37

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Reid Hoffman is the co-founder of LinkedIn, Manas AI, and Inflection AI. As an investor at Greylock, he is one of the leading figures in the tech industry, working at the forefront of AI development. In this episode, Reid and Robinson talk all about the future of AI. They begin by covering the worst case scenario—doomsday—and why Reid is optimistic…

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#280 - Mick West: Charlie Kirk Conspiracies, Missile Vs. Mystery Orb, & UFO Cults EXPOSED 52:46

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On this episode of The Zach Show, Mick West joins Zach to trace how modern conspiracies form from the Charlie Kirk assassination to UFO lore. They examine social media speed, projection of political fears, and AI’s role in amplifying falsehoods such as Grok inventing quotes about the Kirk assassination. Mick shows why high-resolution footage often …