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Working Class Audio

Working Class Audio
Music Production
Audio Engineering
Dolby Atmos
Music Industry
Audio Production
Live Sound
Independent Music
Mastering
Immersive Audio
Los Angeles
Distrokid
Grammy Awards
Recording Techniques
Networking
Atmos Mixing
Punk Music
Audio Recording
25th Street Recording
David Rideau
Chicago Music Scene

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating... more

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Matt celebrates episode 600 of Working Class Audio with a guest who's been there since the beginning — mixer and producer Andrew Scheps, who first appeared back on episodes 009 300 & 477. Andrew joins from his home in rural England to talk about winn... more

Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and mixer Alex Newport for his first appearance on Working Class Audio. Alex grew up in the UK Midlands with few music resources, and found his way into production after his band got signed to a UK label with an upst... more

In this return visit to Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Dante Fumo — freelance sound designer, writer, and the creator behind Harmonic Content, a screen-printed audio zine now in its seventh issue. Dante talks about building a sustainable fre... more

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes a panel of four guests united by a common cause: Tinnitus Quest, a patient-driven nonprofit pushing to fund and accelerate tinnitus research. Tchad Blake — 7-time Grammy Award-winning producer, mi... more

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Recent Guests

Dante Fumo
Sound Designer, Editor and Mixer
Self-employed / Independent Film
Episode: WCA #598 with Dante Fumo – Harmonic Content, Independent Film Sound, DIY Publishing, and Making a Living on Your Own Terms
Tchad Blake
Seven-time Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer
Freelance music professional
Episode: WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Jack Rubinacci
Musician, songwriter, and PR manager at Tinnitus Quest
Tinnitus Quest
Episode: WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Will Sedley
Neuroscience researcher at Newcastle University; head of the Innovation Board at Tinnitus Quest
Newcastle University; Tinnitus Quest
Episode: WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Hazel Goedhart
Co-founder and executive board member at Tinnitus Quest
Tinnitus Quest
Episode: WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Will Kennedy
Producer, mixer, and engineer; Atmos specialist
Self; working with Matt Wallace
Episode: WCA #596 with Will Kennedy – Dolby Atmos Focus, Selling Recording Gear, Hidden Coffee Shops, and Mixing Rock in Surround
Steve Kitch
Mastering Engineer based in Devon, UK
Episode: WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success
Amar Lal
Mastering Engineer, Artist, Musician
Macro Sound
Episode: WCA #594 with Amar Lal – Experimental Roots, Corporate Transitions, Mastering Room Acoustics, and Macro Sound
Katie Marie Richards
Producer, engineer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Independent artist / Blue Rock (past)
Episode: WCA #593 with Katie Marie Richards – Self-taught Foundations, Four-track Experiments, Blue Rock, and The Human Experience

Host

Matt Boudreau
Host with deep expertise in audio engineering, production, and studio management; focal point for the show's conversations about real-world careers and industry economics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Like

    Jade is a welcome addition to our community of music people. However, I was only able to get through 30 minutes of the interview. Her non stop use of the word “like” was too distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fivepointfivesix
    United States4 months ago
  • Rich Chycki talk

    Open relaxed talk between passionate pros, looking very forward to P. 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ixyo
    United States4 months ago
  • All The Advice I Wish I Had Growing Up

    This is such a great podcast for anyone involved in music/audio production and engineering. A wealth of information pertaining to this whacky business. Everything from Life/Work Balance (because life comes before work), finances, health, and more I didn’t know that I didn’t know in the 35 years of being an audio professional.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soundork
    United Statesa year ago
  • Matt is awesome

    The podcast is full of gems, each episode is so helpful and Matt is re

    Ally a nice guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericx lee
    Mexico2 years ago
  • Superb

    Top notch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Dales
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is viewed as a valuable resource for learning about the business side of audio and career resilience.
Listeners appreciate the host's grounded, thoughtful approach and focus on career realities over gear talk.
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WCA #598 with Dante Fumo – Harmonic Content, Independent Film Sound, DIY Publishing, and Making a Living on Your Own Terms
Q: What inspired Harmonic Content and how did it become a physical zine?
Dante explains that Harmonic Content grew from a long-held idea inspired by Tape Op, evolving from a blog concept to a zine after seeing a role-playing game zine model; the first issue launched in May 2025 and the project now operates on a print-and-digital mix supported by authors, a local printer, and a small team.
WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Q: What practical coping strategies do the guests recommend for musicians dealing with tinnitus on a daily basis?
Ear protection, mindful listening, exposure-based approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, and leveraging aids like hearing protection, masking strategies, and mindful attention to reduce distress.
WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Q: How does Tinnitus Quest aim to change the narrative and funding landscape for tinnitus research?
Through artist advocacy, storytelling, and public outreach that reduces stigma, which in turn attracts funding and collaboration with researchers; they've leveraged high-profile stories to raise awareness and build momentum for grants.
WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
Q: What are the leading theories about how tinnitus arises in the brain, and how do these theories explain the frequency-specific nature of the condition?
The experts discuss central gain versus adding noise, and emphasize that recruitment is highly frequency-specific due to cochlear and neural pathways, with multiple brain regions involved in gating and attention.
WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success
Q: How did you first get into mastering with the technology available back then?
I started with a DAT, a CD burner, a modest home setup, and gradually learned the fundamentals of mastering on my own, discovering I was already doing mastering work before I knew the term.

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This show spotlights the real, hands-on side of building a career in audio—covering the practicalities of studio life, running a business, and the craft of recording, mixing, and mastering across genres. Episodes blend career stories with actionable guidance on pricing, client management, gear decisions, and navigating shifts in the industry, from online mastering to immersive formats like Atmos. A recurring thread is resilience and adaptability: how professionals pivot, collaborate, and stay curious while balancing artistry with the realities of money, schedules, and studio culture. A standout angle is the emphasis on big-picture thinking—business, mentorship, and human relationships—over gear specs alone, making it valuable for aspiring e... more

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Recent guests on Working Class Audio include:

1. Dante Fumo
2. Tchad Blake
3. Jack Rubinacci
4. Will Sedley
5. Hazel Goedhart
6. Will Kennedy
7. Steve Kitch
8. Amar Lal

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