Working Class Audio
The Working Class Audio Podcast pulls back the curtain on the professional recording world. Host and audio engineer Matt Boudreau talks with guests from music, film, games, restoration, and beyond—diving into their real-world journeys. No fluff, just honest conversations about the wins, losses, money, collaboration, and survival strategies that define a career in audio. It's recording life from a working class perspective.
Episodes
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and musician Assaad Lakkis, the creative force behind Bull Funk Zoo and owner of Bull Funk Studios in Dubai. Assad’s career blends boundary-pushing rock, funk, and experimental sounds with his work producing and recording artists from around the world, making him a central figure in the Middle Eastern music scene.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The Bullfun...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, Toby Lloyd who runs Tiny Triumph Recordings in Wellington, New Zealand. Toby's career spans working in film (The Hobbit Trilogy, Avatar, Mortal Engines) as well as music by playing a central role in the New Zealand Music world.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Producing And Mixing Music
Rooftop Recording Studio
Meditation And Cold Plunge
Pun...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer/engineer/musician Pierre de Reeder. Pierre owns and runs 64 Sound and is a member of the band Rilo Kiley.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Rilo Kiley
LA Survival
64 Sound
Dave Trumfio
Recording on 8 Track Cassette
New Studio Business Model
Bonding with the Landlord
The Hunt
Links and Show Notes:
64 Sound
Rilo Kiley
King Size Sound Labs...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Mark Pistel. His extensive credits include influential work with Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and Consolidated, as well as notable collaborations with artists such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Grace Jones, Hercules and Love Affair, Chuck Prophet, Rykarda Parasol, Machines of Loving Grace, Holly Herndon, Los Mocosos, and many others.
In This Episode, We Discu...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer & Producer Stefan Bock. His credits include productions for Peter Maffay, Herbert Grönemeyer, Sarah Brightman, Yello, 2L, Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutsche Grammophon.
Due to his expertise in the field of immersive audio, Stefan Bock is a renown speaker at international congresses, including those of the Audio Engineering Society and the Association of German Sound ...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, mixer, composer and songwriter Daniel Holter. Daniel first appeared in 2018 on WCA Episode #179. Over the years, Daniel has mixed music by artists such as Nick Lowe, Field Report, Over The Rhine, Amos Lee, Blitzen Trapper, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Phil Keaggy, Crowded House, Dead Horses, WebsterX, and Ryan Higa. He’s also composed and/or produced thousands...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer and Composer Dane Giordano who has engineered artists for Warner, Sony and Universal Music Group. Dane has composed music for Film, Video Games, Television and more! He is also one of the House Engineers at Young Avenue Sound & Sun Studio.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
First Studio Experience
Touring Survival Methods
Bad Engineer Experiences
Positive Studio...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning Producer/engineer/mixer, Justin Francis who has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz and Lauren Daigle.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Early Music Passion
Audio Production Path
Studio Immersion
Formal Audio Training
Nashville C...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back mastering engineer and host of The Mastering Show, Ian Shepherd. They dive into the current state of mastering, AI’s growing role, work/life balance, and in-the-box vs. out-of-the-box mastering.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Companion podcast episode
Advances in mastering technology
The rise of AI mastering
Shift toward releasing singles
Impact of social med...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer and mixer Dan Malsch to discuss his journey from guitarist to studio owner, working with bands like Ghost and Avenged Sevenfold, building studios with his own hands, and maintaining a no-ego approach to recording at the highest level.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Dan Malsch’s Journey From Guitarist to Music Producer
Explore how Dan transitioned from touring with his ...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, engineer, songwriter and host of Recording Studio Rockstars Lij Shaw.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Friendship & Communication
Studio & Workspace
Costa Rica Trip
Music & Production
Collaboration & Mixing
Identity & Roles
Time Management
Links and Show Notes:
Recording Studio Rockstars
Chris Chamness (Matt & Lij colab)
Matt's Ra...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Elad Marish, co-founder and producer at Swell Music + Sound, a leading creative audio agency based in San Francisco. Elad and his team at Swell have brought music, sound design, and audio branding to high-profile clients including Apple, Nike, Google, and Uber, working on everything from global ad campaigns to immersive brand experiences.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
The Ma...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Howie Beck who is a multi Juno nominated Mixer, Producer and musician located in Toronto who has mixed or produced music by artists as diverse as Feist, Charlotte Day Wilson, Barenaked Ladies, Chilly Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith, and the Weather Station amongst many more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Musician to Producer
4 Tracks to Pro Tools
Challenges & Rewards of Audio ...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes mixing engineer and podcaster Benedikt Hain. Benedikt discussed his journey from growing up in Bavaria to becoming a full-time mixing engineer and running a studio called Outback Recordings . Benedikt has worked with with bands like Pulley and Swallow's Rose and labels like Warner Music and SBÄM Records.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
• Remote Mixing In Bavaria
• Mindset and S...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Mastering engineer, Composer, and Guitarist Sarah Register. Her mastering clients include Faye Webster, Channel Tres, Jeffrey Lewis, Alice Longyu Gao, Lee "Scratch" Perry, S.G. Goodman, Wye Oak and many more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Identity & Balance
Avant Garde
Egoic Attachment to Past Methods
Health and Sanity
NYC & The Nervous System
10,000 Hours at...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, drummer, and composer Emre Ramazanoglu who has worked on projects for Brian Eno, David Bowie, Noel Gallagher Nova Twins and many more.
ATMOS for Brian Eno
Ziggy Stardust. & Ken Scott
Playing on Pillows
Mimicking Reverb
Fashion Shows
Session Drumming
Giving a Shit
ATMOS Success
Apple Issues
Dolby Curve
Know Your Worth
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Producer Michael Roache who has worked for Halo/KDA, Blizzard, Formosa, Rebound, and TNM. Now he is launching a new company called Broken Stick.
Pyramind
Producing Game Sound
Blizzard
Formosa
Mental Health
Storytelling Across Mediums
Consulting
Broken Stick Productions
Guest: Michael Roache
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA The...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes recording and mix engineer at Dark Pine Studios, Max Dearing, to discuss his brush with being struck by lightening, the healing nature of music, and building a studio.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
North Carolina Talent
Journey Into Music and Recording
Recording Studio Design
Studio Building Experience
Critical Measurement
Construction Challenges
Being Struck by Lightenin...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Mixerman (aka Eric Sarafin) to talk about his new book MIXERMAN'S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Studio Design & Monitoring
Mixerman's New Book
Producing Philosophy & Process
Five Planes of Space
The Punter
Budgeting & Money
Music Business Landscape
Links and Show Notes:
New Book
Mixerman's ...
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Greg Norman of Electrical Audio to the show to talk about his journey, Steve Albini, the future of Electrical Audio and much more.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
State of Electrical Audio
Steve Albini's Influence
Greg's Interest in Sound
Internship with Steve
Growth and Independence
The Financial Aspect
Legacy and The Future
Links and Show Notes:
Electrical Audio
Greg'...
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