The Occasional Podcast
Brian HunterJoin us in an audio-centric exploration of high fidelity listening. Gear talk, recommendations, interviews and plenty of interesting insights into high-end and personal audio, manufacturing and the people that make up the pastime. Our discussions primarily focus on music, music production, HiFi, audiophile speakers, headphones, amplifiers, turntables (record players), tubes, CD players, digital st... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Marc is back from his travels abroad and he returns with all the good news, highlights and best sound from the HIGH END Vienna show. Hosted for the first time at its new location in Austria, HIGH END 2026 found a new home for one of the biggest inter... more
An interview with Julie Mullins of Stereophile Magazine, Analog Planet and many more endeavors. This week we chat with Julie about her long history in audio (which includes all the major HiFi publications) and her epic history as a freelance writer f... more
A very special interview with Bill Low of AudioQuest. This week's episode is a much more cerebral experience, and one of our favorites to tackle. Joined by AudioQuest founder William Low, we talk about some great topics for anyone interested in high ... more
A huge show this week with both Steve "The Audiophiliac" Guttenberg and legendary speaker designer Andrew Jones. The Reviewer and the Designer was recorded live at AXPONA 2026 in Chicago this year. In a keynote session on Friday, The Occasional Podca... more
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I enjoy all the OP podcasts and this is one of the best! An incredible story presented in great detail. This would make a great movie. Nice job!!
Podcast Addict4 years agoRP99I enjoy all the OP podcasts and this is one of the best! An incredible story presented in great detail. This would make a great movie. Nice job!!
Podcast Addict54 years agoRP99- Dave McNair interview deserves 5 stars, by itself
The October 13, 2021, interview with mastering engineer and Part Time Audiophile writer Dave McNair is the most eye-opening audiophile interview I've heard. To those who heard this interview, the 2022 MoFi revelations would not have been surprising. Despite being a mastering engineer who appreciates vinyl sound, McNair is open about the the compromises inherent to vinyl mastering, from de-essing (contributing to "warm" sound because high frequencies limited) to the RIAA curve. It's an educat... more
Apple Podcasts5DCNYer
United States4 years ago - Great Podcast… topical, varied, expert, revealing
I’ve listened to several of the podcasts and they’ve all been useful and worthwhile. But the podcast about how records are made gobsmacked me with so much reveal and info I would never have known or suspected. Probably because I’m new to this audiophile shtick. In the first 5 minutes of the pod, I learned that most records are made from digital masters or maybe even not that!😱🤯😤😩🤬 Hold on, you just blew away my preconceived bias pro vinyl and anti digital. That’s harsh, but true! I love it.... more
Apple Podcasts5kshkvalUnited States4 years ago - Get a new host
I love listening to hi-fi talk and really enjoy the people that he has interviewed. I just barely can’t stand listening to it because of the host, he sounds like he’s half buzzed and just has some of the stupidest, repetitive questions that get asked in all these interviews. Have some fresh ideas and mix it up a bit.
Apple Podcasts2Sampras270United States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #143 |  Norway/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #154 |  Singapore/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Ukraine/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Sweden/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  New Zealand/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Austria/Technology |
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What is The Occasional Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on high-fidelity listening, gear talk, and interviews with insiders from the audio industry. Discussions repeatedly surface topics like speaker and turntable design, measurements versus listening, the evolution of audio gear, show reporting from live events, and the changing media landscape around hi-fi journalism. It's notable for a guest roster that blends seasoned designers, journalists, and industry veterans with occasional younger voices pushing for broader accessibility. The format leans into practical gear insights, creative storytelling, and real-world experiences from perceived experts, making it a likely good fit for listeners who want both technical depth and culture surrounding high-end audio. Potential listener... more
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1. SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast
2. Not An Audiophile
3. the ecoustics podcast
4. Audio Unleashed
5. Darko.Audio podcast
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The Occasional Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 154 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Occasional Podcast include:
1. Julie Mullins
2. William Low
3. Steve Guttenberg
4. Andrew Jones
5. Jana Dagdagan
6. Frank Doris
7. Robert Harley
8. Lucca Chesky
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