Best Recordingstudio Podcasts (2025)

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#394: How to Increase Referrals by Fixing These 7 Referral Killers 28:45

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Two freelancers. Both relying on referrals to bring in clients. One is fully booked solid with a 3-month waiting list. The other is barely scraping by. What makes the difference? These 7 “Referral Killers.” Get them wrong, and you’ll struggle for clients. Fix even just one of them, and you’ll get more leads and higher-quality projects. In this epis…

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#322 EARSPACE - Trendsetter LU & TMU KE 1:13:45

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On today's episode of Earspace, we get to know Trendsetter LU & TMU KE We talked about music collabs, real heavy stuff, religion, philosophy and a whole bunch of other stuff. Tap in https://soundcloud.com/user-167706823 https://www.youtube.com/@TSLOFFICIALS https://www.instagram.com/trendsetter_lu/ https://www.instagram.com/tmu.ke/ https://www.yout…

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WCA #575 with Michael Beinhorn – Remote Production, Artist Development, Risk Taking, High-End Listening, and Unique Voices 1:38:56

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer Michael Beinhorn who has worked with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Herbie Hancock, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Weezer, Ozzy Osbourne, Hole, Cuco, Aerosmith & Violent Femmes. Michael originally appeared on WCA #029 back in 2015. In This Episode, We Discuss: Music production Remo…

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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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#393: Most Pure Creatives Are Selfish (Here’s Why That Matters) 37:40

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Pure creatives are selfish. They create art for themselves. And your potential clients don’t care about your personal creativity. They care about what's in it for them. So as a creative, we can't just be selfishly isolated in our little rooms creating art for art's sake because it fulfills us. When it comes to actually being a business owner, we ha…

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WCA #574 with Stephen DeAcutis –Owning Your Time, Getting It Right At The Source, Solving Audio Problems, and Performing Live 1:05:39

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mixer, producer, engineer, writer, and performer Stephen DeAcutis. Stephen has worked with Vanilla Fudge, Gladys Knight, Travers and Appice, Corey Glover, and Cyndi Lauper. In This Episode, We Discuss: Owning Your Time Embracing Old and New Celebrating the New Generation Solving Audio Problems W…

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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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#392: Paid Ads vs Organic Content: What Actually Works in 2026? 43:53

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You know what's wild? I had three of my coaches (Richie, Dennis, and Rob) on the podcast this week to settle the organic vs. paid ads debate once and for all. Combined, they've spent tens of millions on paid ads and generated hundreds of millions in revenue for clients. And here's what they said: If you're doing organic without paid ads, you're pla…

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#321 EARSPACE - Sir Dominique Jordan & Jason83 1:06:28

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On today's episode of Earspace, we catch up with Sir Dominique Jordan & Jason83 We talked about streaming services, releasing music in 2025, Divine Misunderstandingz, the different approaches to recording a record, Very Good Tapes, and a bunch of other stuff. Tap in https://www.instagram.com/sirdominiquejordan https://www.instagram.com/83jason83 ht…

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WCA #573 with Natalie Bibby – AIR Studios, Direct to Disc, Attended Sessions, MPG, and Connecting with Others 1:11:03

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mastering and lathe cutting engineer Natalie Bibby who works at AIR Studios in the U.K.. Natalie has worked with Kraftwerk, Bring Me The Horizon, Lola Young, Jimmy Eat World, The Vaccines, Lewis Capaldi, GIRLI, and CATTYShe's also led a world-class mastering workshop at Peter Gabriel’s Real Worl…

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

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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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#320 EARSPACE - Malia Mahana 1:06:06

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On today's episode of Earspace, we get to know Malia Mahana We talked about Sound meditation, therapy, and a bunch of other stuff. Tap in https://sites.google.com/view/thelivewellexperience/about-malia Intro Song Malia Mahana & Sir Dominique Jordan - The Eruption Support the show We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see…

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#391: Why You Keep Struggling with Feast or Famine (and How to Fix It for Good) 22:47

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I need to tell you something you probably don't want to hear. You don't have a marketing problem. You have a leads problem. Let me prove it to you: You're generating less than 5 new leads per month Some months you get 10 leads, some months you get 1 That's a 1000% variance from your best month to your worst Meanwhile, my business generates 1,974 le…

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WCA #572 with Alex Crescioni - Extreme Metal, Techniques, Clients, Survival, and Letting Go. 1:14:08

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back guitarist, producer, and mixing/mastering engineer Alex Crescioni to talk about Extreme Metal production. Alex is known for his work with Burton C. Bell, Deverauxx, and Siglos. In This Episode, We Discuss: Extreme Metal Techniques Sounds Room Tone Business Survival Letting Go Links and Show…

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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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#390: The 12 Freelance “Muscles” You’re Not Working Out 18:18

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Just because you're making money doesn't mean you're thriving as a freelancer. And if you're NOT making money? You're definitely not thriving. Here's what a thriving freelance business actually looks like: stable income, financial runway so you can take a hit without panicking, no constant fires to put out, and you actually enjoy what you do. Sound…

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WCA #571 with Don Setaro –DEEP DIVE - Gary Young Hospital For The Chemically Insane 1:01:29

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer/engineer/mixer and record label owner Don Setaro. Matt and Don get into a deep dive discussion of the re-issue process for former Pavement drummer, Gary Young's album "Hospital For The Chemically Insane". Former WCA guests Dan Johnson and Justin Perkins chime in to talk about their…

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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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#389: How To Give Yourself A Raise In 2026 (In 4 Steps) 31:23

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You know that massive to-do list in your head? All those things you're "supposed" to do as a freelancer? New website. Social media content calendar. Cold outreach. Warm outreach. Lead magnets. Funnels. Pricing revamp. Recurring revenue package. Portfolio update. It's overwhelming as hell. And oh by the way, 99% of that list doesn't matter right now…

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WCA #570 with Ken Sluiter – A deep dive into stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing. 1:24:30

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer/engineer and mixer Ken Sluiter to delve into the intricate process of stereo rebuilds for Atmos mixing. They discuss the challenges of finding and organizing original material, the importance of matching to comparison masters, and the unique aspects of each project. Ken shares insi…

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#319 EARSPACE - Jay bandzz x Binkodotomuch x Banz2trim 1:17:10

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On today's episode of Earspace, we get to know Jay bandzz, Binkodotomuch, and Banz2trim We talked about food, fallen friends, dating in 2025, space, interdimensional beings, sleep paralysis, crack strength vs super powers, hypothetical bank robberies, rainbows, doomsday prep, The Amish, and a whole bunch of other stuff. Tap in https://soundcloud.co…

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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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#388: The 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Wipe Out a 6-Figure Freelance Business 33:14

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You can spend years building a wildly successful six-figure (or multi-six-figure) freelance business... Only to watch it crumble to dust. Not because you sucked at your craft. Not because you weren't talented enough. But because you didn't defend yourself properly against a handful of silent killers. One of these silent killers once cost me five we…

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WCA #569 with Dan Johnson & Catherine Vericolli – Audio Restoration/Archive Deep Dive 1:09:01

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Dan Johnson of Audio Archiving Services and Catherine Vericolli of Central Audio Archiving to do a deep dive into the world of audio archiving, preservation, and restoration. In This Episode, We Discuss: Analog Tapes Analog Machines Modular Digital Multitracks DAT Machines DASH Machines Pro…

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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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#387: How to Build a Portfolio That Attracts High-Paying Clients 29:50

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Most freelancers think: "The more work I show, the more clients I'll attract." But if you have a level 10 skillset working with level 5 clients… Your portfolio is gonna look level 6 at best. And it’s hard to level up your clients if your portfolio doesn’t match. Is your portfolio all over the place? Not showcasing work at the level you want to attr…

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WCA #568 with John Cuniberti – OneMIc, Dynamics, Acoustics, Placement, and 2 Tracks 1:46:47

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back John Cuniberti who produces, engineers, mixes and masters records for many artists including most notably Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, The Dead Kennedys, and Chicken Foot. John originally appeared WCA #005 back in 2014 and returns to do a deep dive into his OneMic recording concept. In This E…

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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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FEARspace Vol.4 - Brian Murray 37:54

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN :) Support the show We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagram.com/earspacepodcast/ Get in touch [email protected] https://www.rok10productions.com/ #ROK10 RollersBy Byron Morrison

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#386: The Goldilocks Pricing Rule for Freelancers (Not Too High, Not Too Low) 34:45

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“Raise your gosh darn rates.” I literally have a podcast episode with this title. But that advice is not for everyone because raising your prices isn’t always the answer. Every freelancer has a “Goldilocks sweet spot” for their pricing. The perfect balance of rates that keep you booked, profitable, and sane. Charge too much? You've got the "luxury …

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WCA #567 with Gena Johnson – Listening to Artists, Keeping Overhead Low, Career Champions, and Glitter Walls 1:07:11

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning producer/engineer/mixer Gena Johnson who has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, and John Prine. In This Episode, We Discuss: Leave your ego at the door Make people feel comfortable Listen to the artist Labels are business partners Word of mouth work Feminin…

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#318 EARSPACE - 4th Quarter 1:03:06

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On today's episode of Earspace, we get to know Nyree, the founder of 4th Quarter. We talked about basketball, entrepreneurship, sports management, and a bunch of other things. Tap in https://www.youtube.com/@Dirtybuckets21 Intro Song DVJ - Far From Perfect Support the show We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos…

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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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#385: Booked Solid? Here’s What Comes Next for (Some) Serious Creatives 34:31

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The vast majority of freelancers want one thing: more clients. But what if that’s not your biggest problem? What if you’re booked solid… And now the “good problem to have” is that you can’t ever take a vacation because your income is tied to the hours you work? It’s a dollars-for-hours trap. No work = no money. Vacation? You're not making money. Ge…

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WCA #566 with Mike Blodgett – Isolated Ground, Ground Rods, Isolation Transformers, Power Conditioners, and Electrical Safety 55:42

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer electrician, Mike Blodgett to discuss electricity and pro audio! In This Episode, We Discuss: Isolated Grounds Isolation Transformers Ground Rods Power Conditioners Apartment Power Home Studio Power Electrical Safety Links and Show Notes: Mike on WCA #348 Matt's Rant: How …

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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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#384: The “Power Hour” Method (How Smart Freelancers Work) 31:52

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We all get the same 24 hours in a day. So why can some people get more done in that 24 hours than others? It’s not ALWAYS about doing more. In many cases it’s about doing the RIGHT things consistently (at the right time of day). My day starts at 5:30 AM with 15 minutes of reading and straight to the gym for a workout. It’s a non-negotiable for me, …

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#317 EARSPACE - 5ohnny V 51:46

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On today's episode of Earspace, we get to know 5ohnny V . We talked about morals, support, NDEs, and a bunch of other stuff. Tap in https://linktr.ee/Official5ohnnyV Intro Song 5ohnny V - Free Babylion Support the show We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Check us out on Instagram to see photos of the guests along with more info https://www.instagr…

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WCA #565 with Hans-Martin Buff – Tearjerkers, Peter Gabriel, Real World, Binaural, and ATMOS 1:20:17

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back engineer/producer and 3D audio geek, Hans-Martin Buff to discuss mixing Peter Gabriel's I/O as well as his own project Tearjerkers. In This Episode, We Discuss: Tearjerkers Peter Gabriel Real Word Studios Binaural Mixing ATMOS Format Haters Links and Show Notes: Pure Audio Streaming: Immers…