Best Tiny Studio Production Podcasts (2025)

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Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Update) 57:34

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In this episode we first published in 2021, the political scientist Yuen Yuen Ang argues that different forms of government create different styles of corruption — and that the U.S. and China have more in common than we’d like to admit. SOURCES: Yuen Yuen Ang, professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University. RESOURCES: "China’s Anti-Graf…

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midierror meets... JOMOX - 30 Years of Iconic Techno Machines 1:13:39

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In this episode, we speak to Jürgen Michaelis of JOMOX; the creator of some of the most essential and iconic techno machines over the last 3 decades, including the MBase, XBase, AlphaBase, Moonwind, M.Brane, Sunsyn, T-Resonator, and Resonator Neuronium (the latter is a neural network synth). We speak with Jurgen about how he got started, modding TR…

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Podcast: SonicTALK 862 - FOURM, Future Retro, Coldwar Synths 1:01:12

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Guests Matt Thomas - Coldwar Synths Studio Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Joshua Watson - Future Retro YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJVtboaNttk For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaborat…

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647. China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. 1:01:50

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In his new book “Breakneck,” Dan Wang argues that the U.S. has a lot to learn from China. He also says that “no two peoples are more alike.” We have questions. SOURCES: Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. RESOURCES: Breakneck: China's Quest to Enginee…

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SonicTALK 861 - Tonverk, Roland Flute, AI Synth Patching, Tiny Vinyl 1:03:20

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Guests Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic Steve Hillier - producer, songwriter, educator Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network SonicTALK 861 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/qzGf5iVJSRs For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from ico…

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Is the World Ready for a Guaranteed Basic Income? (Update) 36:02

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A lot of jobs in the modern economy don’t pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what’s to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution. SOURCES: Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University. Evelyn Forget, professor of economics and community health sciences at th…

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646. An Air Traffic Controller Walks Into a Radio Studio ... 1:01:10

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What does it take to “play 3D chess at 250 miles an hour”? And how far will $12.5 billion of “Big, Beautiful” funding go toward modernizing the F.A.A.? (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES: David Strayer, professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah. Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F. Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Air…

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SonicTALK 860 -MOTU 848, Zoom L6 Max, Terrain Synth 1:05:33

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Guests Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Robin Vincent Molten Music Tech YouTube Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdhducw9PKg For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists …

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645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken? 1:02:37

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Flying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: Dorothy Robyn, senior fellow at I.T.I.F. Ed Bastian, C.E.O. of Delta Airlines. John Strong, professor of finance and…

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Sonic TALK 859 - Live 12.3, Baby Audio Tekno, Bitwig 6 and Convolution 1:11:36

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Guests Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Audio Developer Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular Video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PN1WefPcHc For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and inst…

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midierror meets... Spirit of Gravity - 25 Years of Experimental Live Music 1:18:50

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Enduring monthly music event, featuring Shitmatt, Metronomy & more In this episode, we hear from Geoff Reader aka DJ Cheesemaster from Brighton's longest running live experimental music night; Spirit of Gravity. For the last 25 YEARS, the collective have hosted a monthly music event with 3 acts per night, with a focus on bringing experimental music…

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644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 1:16:42

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Patrick Deneen, a political philosopher at Notre Dame, says yes. He was a Democrat for years, and has now come to be seen as an “ideological guru” of the Trump administration. But that only tells half the story ... SOURCES: Patrick Deneen, professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. RESOURCES: "The Ideological Gurus Battling for…

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Sonic TALK 858 - Faircamp, Maschine 3, Twinkle, Chase Bliss, Waveboy, Jumperless V5 59:12

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Guests Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate (including the new Venus Theory designed Sample Instruments) Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and instruments. Made in collaboration with the Bob Moog Foundation, more than 60% of each sal…

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Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update) 26:47

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Bjørn Andersen has killed hundreds of minke whales. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Bjørn Andersen, Norwegian whaler. RESOURCES: "Digestive physiology of minke whales," by S…

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What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update) 48:08

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In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") SOURCES: Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut. Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards, professor of maritime English at the University of Connectic…

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SonicTALK Special - Venus Theory Interview 59:47

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Guests Venus Theory - composer, sound designer and video maker YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEpCCe0AbTE For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate (including the new Venus Theory designed Sample Instruments) Native Instruments Modular Icons vintage modular synth sounds from iconic artists and ins…

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Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update) 37:32

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For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Jay A…

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Podcast: SonicTALK - Benn Jordan And Tim Exile 1:11:59

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Guests Benn Jordan - musician, video maker, audio researcher, data scientist Tim Exile - musician, performer, software developer YouTube video version: hPatreon.com/sonicstate iZotope FXEQ - 5 powerful creative effects. 1 innovative EQ workflow. Easily add drive, dimension, and texture to your tracks. No more complex routing, buses, and sends – sim…

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The First Great American Industry (Update) 45:02

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Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did whale hunting die out here — and continue to grow elsewhere? And is that whale vomit in your perfume? (Part 1 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Eric Hilt, professor of economics a…

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Podcast: SonicTALK 856 - Abandoned Synth Warehouse With Look Mum No Computer 58:18

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Guests Look Mum No Computer - synth maker, museum owner Robbie Puricelli Pro Synth Network Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular Video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dXMc2WiuFY For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope FXEQ - 5 powerful creative effects. 1 innovative …

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Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update) 47:25

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It’s a haphazard way of paying workers, and yet it keeps expanding. With federal tax policy shifting in a pro-tip direction, we revisit an episode from 2019 to find out why. SOURCES: John List, economist at the University of Chicago. Michael Lynn, professor of consumer behavior and marketing at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. U…

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643. Why Do Candles Still Exist? 47:22

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They should have died out when the lightbulb was invented. Instead they’re a $10 billion industry. What does it mean that we still want tiny fires inside our homes? SOURCES: Tim Cooper, professor emeritus of sustainable design and consumption at Nottingham Trent University. Gökçe Günel, professor of anthropology at Rice University. Steve Horenzi…

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Sonic TALK 855 - Hikari Reverb. JellyFish Granular, SWAY SY77 And MORE 1:02:59

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Guests Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer YouTube video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/V4wDD2E4IWA For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope are offering some great music production tools at with great savings in a series of Flash Sales this Summer. If yo…

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midierror meets... Christian Kleine aka Max4Cats - Ableton Live, Max4Live, & More 1:07:32

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In this episode, we hear from Christian Kleine aka Max4Cats who's been on the Ableton team for 24 years, since version 0.9 ! Christian is known for his groundbreaking Max4Live devices, as well as many of the integral elements within Ableton Live, and the softwares overall development. Max4Live was built into Ableton Live in 2009, and we discuss how…

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Tiny Studio Production Podcast Episode 69 - Kayla Kouture 34:05

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https://linktr.ee/kaylakoutuure?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=00f27e05-8e07-4945-9a3a-7369d481e81c Full Video on youtube! Link Below! https://youtu.be/1dcnOSth16E?si=HBwo6cckYUF-1Pya https://linktr.ee/tinystudioproductionBy Tiny Studio Production

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642. How to Wage Peace, According to Tony Blinken 1:06:28

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The former secretary of state isn’t a flamethrower, but he certainly has strong opinions. In this wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Dubner, he gives them all: on Israel, Gaza, China, Iran, Russia, Biden, Trump — and the rest of the world. SOURCES: Antony Blinken, former Secretary of State. RESOURCES: "Evaluating the impact of two decades of US…

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Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone? (Update) 47:02

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Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both? SOURCES: John Cassara, retired Special Agent detailee t…

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641. What Does It Cost to Lead a Creative Life? 46:22

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For years, the playwright David Adjmi was considered “polarizing and difficult.” But creating Stereophonic seems to have healed him. Stephen Dubner gets the story — and sorts out what Adjmi has in common with Richard Wagner. SOURCES: David Adjmi, author and playwright. RESOURCES: "The West End is enjoying a theatre revival. Can Broadway keep up?" b…

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SonicTALK 854 - Tinley Returns, Snares, Classic Album Sessions 1:16:55

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Guests Steve Hillier - Dubstar producer, songwriter, educator Mark Tinley- sound artist, Sonusmagus.com Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/hvC45nhvufM For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope are offering some great music production tools at with great savings in a…

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640. Why Governments Are Betting Big on Sports 50:12

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The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai? SOURCES: Simon Chadwick, professor of afroeurasian sport at Emlyon Business School. Derek Fisher, high school basketball coach, former N.B.…

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Sonic TALK 853 - Gadget PS5, TEO Desktop, Logan Vocal Synth 1:06:58

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Guests Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular YouTube Video Version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tTYYa7FsQMk For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope are offering some great music production tools at wit…

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midierror meets... Scanner - Artist, Composer, & Sound Designer | Series 2 Episode 8 1:10:48

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Welcome to the latest episode of the midierror meets... interview series speaking to all kinds of people working in music and sound. In this episode, we hear from Scanner aka Robin Rimbaud - a ridiculously prolific artist, composer, sound designer, performer, collaborator, curator, and activist. He made his name searching radio frequencies for frag…

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How to Make Your Own Luck (Update) 58:07

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Before she decided to become a poker pro, Maria Konnikova didn’t know how many cards are in a deck. But she did have a Ph.D. in psychology, a brilliant coach, and a burning desire to know whether life is driven more by skill or chance. She found some answers in poker — and she’s willing to tell us everything she learned. SOURCES: Maria Konnikova, a…

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639. “This Country Kicks My Ass All the Time” 53:46

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Cory Booker on the politics of fear, the politics of hope, and how to split the difference. SOURCES: Cory Booker, senior United States Senator from New Jersey. RESOURCES: "'When Are More Americans Going to Speak Up?'" by The New Yorker Radio Hour (2025). "Cory Booker’s Marathon Floor Speech," (2025). "Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girl…

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Podcast: SonicTALK 852 - Glasto Intel, Mood Pan, GForce Halogen 1:15:33

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Guests Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Charlie Clouser - composer Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OaFg19Zn_w For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope are offering some great music production tools at with great savings in a series o…