Best Choppie Chops Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 12 - Mics That Changed the World: How Shure, Neumann, Sennheiser & More Shaped History 24:40

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Send us a text What do microphones and world history have in common? Way more than you think. In this episode of Hanging Out With Chops, I take you through the fascinating backstories of legendary mic makers like Shure, Neumann, Sennheiser, AKG, and Electro-Voice. From World War II contracts to recording iconic voices and music that defined generat…

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Episode 11 - Top 12 Studio Myths (Busted!) 34:39

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Send us a text Every studio has its fair share of myths — ideas that get passed around like gospel but don’t always hold up. In this episode of Hanging Out with Chops, I break down 12 of the most common studio myths that musicians, engineers, and producers run into. From the obsession with expensive microphones to the belief that “fix it in the mix…

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Episode 10 - How to Make Money as a Young Engineer 32:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Hanging Out With Chops, I sit down to share some practical advice for young and hungry engineers looking to earn their first dollars in the music world. Fresh off a conversation with a beginner engineer, I break down real opportunities you can grab today—whether it’s working with local bands, helping churches with …

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Episode 9 - When Music Steals the Show: 10 Movies Where The Music Is the Star 26:40

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Send us a text In this episode of Hanging Out with Chops, we dive into ten unforgettable films where music isn’t just in the background—it’s the heartbeat of the story. From cult classics like That Thing You Do! and The Blues Brothers to powerful documentaries like Standing in the Shadows of Motown and Searching for Sugar Man, these films show how …

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Episode 8 - Better Than Good: Pride, Precision, and the Human Side of Studio Work 24:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Hanging Out with Chops, I share a recent session that reminded me how much pride and detail can transform the recording process. I received a session from another studio where every track was clearly labeled, every section laid out with care, and the engineer’s touch was impossible to miss. It didn’t just make my j…

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Episode 7 : Everything Recorded: Music, Memory, and the Age of Transhumanism 25:23

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Send us a text What happens when everything is recorded—every word, every note, every moment of your life? In this episode, we jump 100 years into the future—to the year 2125. Recording studios are relics of the past, because the world itself has become an unbroken archive. Music isn’t made for audiences anymore—it’s generated on demand for the tas…

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Episode 6: The Most Expensive Record Ever Made: The Voyager Golden Record 26:00

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Send us a text In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2—two spacecraft carrying the famous Golden Records, designed to tell the story of Earth to anyone—or anything—that might find them drifting through interstellar space. But what if there were a Voyager 3? In this episode, I look back at the original Voyager missions, their ambitious goals,…

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Episode 5 - Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates 30:36

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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 5: “Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates” In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of gear—outboard and digital. I break down the why and what of essential tools like EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates. Whether you’re in a full-blown studio or just getti…

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Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need 31:52

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Send us a text Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need This one’s for anyone asking the #1 question I get: “What do I need to start a home studio?” In this episode, I break it all down—from the absolute basics to the high-end gear. We talk computers, interfaces, software, mics (from budget to baller), cables, stands, and everything…

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Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound 30:05

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Send us a text Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound In this episode, we finally dig into the music—where it started for me, and how much it’s evolved. I talk about my first job working reel-to-reel tape, cutting and splicing audio with a grease pencil and actual tape glue. From there, it was early computers, underpowered CPUs, an…

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Episode 1 - Let's Just Start 30:00

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Send us a text Episode 1: Let’s Just Start In this first episode, I hit record and dive right in—no script, no filter. I talk about life in the recording studio, how things shifted during COVID, and what it's like being a dog dad through it all. I share my thoughts on AI music creation, play two wild examples made with Suno, and laugh through some …

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Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning 32:55

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Send us a text Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning This one took a turn. I started out planning to talk about music—but one burp later, I was deep into breakfast. In this episode, I walk you through my unfiltered morning routine: making breakfast for myself, my wife, and Walter (our Chiweenie with strong opinions). I talk about daily …