Working Class Audio
Working Class AudioPeel 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 617 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsBusinessEntrepreneurshipMusic | |||
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For episode 618, Matt talks with Chris Dacoron, a Bay Area mixing engineer working mainly in R&B, pop, and hip hop. Chris runs his mix business, Skye Heart Sound, out of his home studio in Martinez, California, and has been at it for over 20 years. T... more
For episode 617, Matt welcomes back Anthony Gravino, musician and recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, nearly a decade after his first appearance on WCA 137. In 2020, Anthony sold The Drake, his Chicago studio of 14 years, bought a converted 19... more
Sylvia Massy returns to Working Class Audio for the first time since Episode 14 back in 2015. She joins Matt from her studio in Ashland, Oregon to talk about her new book, The Great Book of Vintage Microphones, co-authored with Chris Johnson. To writ... more
For episode 615, Matt concludes his two-part conversation with Michael Frondelli, picking up in Los Angeles where Keith Forsey and Richie Zito brought him west. Michael landed at Giorgio Moroder’s Oasis Studios, where he worked on the Breakfast Club ... more
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- Episode 600
Congratulations Matt on episode 600 of working class audio. I don’t know how many hundreds I’ve listened to, but I have learned a ton and really appreciate what you do. Anyone who is a recording engineer or even has home studio like me should listen to all 600. What a milestone and what an awesome host. For incredible guests, you are!
Nial Connolly
In Santa Fe
Apple Podcasts5yantraimages
United States4 months ago - 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 Podcasts5FivepointfivesixUnited States8 months ago - Rich Chycki talk
Open relaxed talk between passionate pros, looking very forward to P. 2!
Apple Podcasts5IxyoUnited States8 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 Podcasts5SoundorkUnited States2 years ago - Matt is awesome
The podcast is full of gems, each episode is so helpful and Matt is re
Ally a nice guy.
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Apple Podcasts | #221 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Germany/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Italy/Music/Music Interviews |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working Class Audio
What is Working Class Audio about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on real-world paths through audio production, mastering, and immersive sound, featuring engineers, producers, studio owners, and sound designers who share how they got started, built sustainable careers, and navigated the business side of creativity. Episodes emphasize long-term career resilience, collaboration, mentorship, and practical money-management over gear talk, with many guests describing independent studios, hybrid work, and community-building as keys to staying relevant. A standout thread across conversations is the commitment to a service mindset, storytelling of non-linear career journeys, and the balance between artistic integrity and financial viability, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable ad... more
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Recent guests on Working Class Audio include:
1. Anthony Gravino
2. Sylvia Massy
3. Chris Johnson
4. Michael Frondelli
5. Ben Mellott
6. Brian Starley
7. Scott McDowell
8. Stephen Shirk
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