The Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast
by Matt Schaeffer and Gary Bell
Join car audio veterans Matt Schaeffer and Gary Bell as they take you behind the scenes of designing, fabricating, wiring, and tuning high-performance car audio systems. Hear expert insights, pro tips, and in-depth conversations with top industry guests; all aimed at helping you build, upgrade, and experience audio like never before.🎧 Follow the Podcast:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/oldfashionedcaraudiopod/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/OldFashionedCarAudio
Episodes
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Episode 49 - MasterTech EXPO 2026 Recap
Matt and Gary are back from MasterTech Expo and unpacking the highlights, the chaos, and a few unexpected lessons along the way. From time in the classroom to after-hours antics, this one gives a real look at what went down
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Episode 48 - Larry Penn (Canada)
We sit down with Larry Penn of Mobile Solutions Canada (MSC) to talk shop and big picture. Larry shares his journey in car audio, his perspective on where the industry stands today, where it’s headed, and how tariffs and global pressures are shaping the business. A thoughtful, insight-driven...
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Episode 47 - Fishman
Fish Tanks, Fiberglass, and Fame: Fishman Unfiltered The 90s were loud—and nobody made more noise than David “Fishman” Rivera. In this episode, the OG of outrageous installs breaks down how he turned car audio into rolling art with aquariums, custom interiors, and next-level vision. It’s raw…
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Episode 46 - MasterTech Expo Recap.... A Word From Our Sponsor
The boys are back from another unforgettable trip to MasterTech Expo—and trust us, it did not disappoint. In this episode, we’re giving you a full behind-the-scenes look at everything you didn’t see: the standout builds, the coolest new gear, the late-night shop talk, and the moments that made us...
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Episode 45 - Peter Steinbacher (United Kingdom)
"Buckle up, audio aficionados! The Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast's 'Trip Around the World' continues, and this week, we're crossing the pond to the United Kingdom! Matt and Gary are thrilled to welcome the Peter Steinbacher. Join us as Peter shares his unique perspective on high-end car audio,...
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Episode 44 - Brian Meghoe (Netherlands / Dubai)
Our international tour kicks off with a must-hear episode featuring Brian Meghoe of Brian’s Custom Audio. From Dubai to The Netherlands, Brian has built a reputation for creating insane sound systems for exotic cars and yachts owned by millionaires and billionaires. His work redefines what’s...
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Episode 43 - Prestige Worldwide
On this episode of The Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast, Matt and Gary break down the different genres of car audio and what makes a system great. Matt reveals the surprising number of subwoofers he’s packed into a single car, and they share a sneak peek at the exciting guests lined up for the…
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Episode 42 - Where In The World Is Gary E. Bell
In this episode of the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast, we dive into Gary’s big career move and explore the industry from his fresh perspective. Get the inside scoop on how car audio products come to life, from concept to reality!
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Episode 41 - The Boys Are Back In Town
After a long break, the boys are back! Tune in to hear what Matt and Gary have been up to, their plans for the future of the podcast, and an inside look into their processes for tuning a system.
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Episode 40 - Todd Ramsey
Join Matt and Gary as they engage in a captivating conversation with Todd Ramsey, the luminary behind Ramsey Consulting Group. Todd's unparalleled 30+ years of industry leadership have played a vital role in setting benchmarks and establishing optimal approaches in the 12-volt domain. His…
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Episode 39 - Tony D'Amore
Join us as we welcome Tony D'Amore, one of the most innovative minds in car audio. Tony has been testing, designing, and building amplifiers for over 20 years, and his work is helping to shape the future of car audio. In this episode, we'll talk to Tony about his latest projects, his thoughts on...
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Episode 38 - Andy Wehmeyer Phones Home
Andy Wehmeyer stops in for a "quick" podcast. (Last time we spend almost 4 hours with him!) Tune in to find out what we are celebrating! Also we have a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Get up to date on the latest from AudioFrog! Here is what Chat GPT thinks of Andy: Andy Weymyer...
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Episode 37 - Chris Yato
Join us for an exciting conversation with Chris Yato, an industry pioneer who has made a significant impact on the world of custom car audio fabrication. With his unparalleled skills and dedication to his craft, Chris has been at the forefront of pushing the limits of what's possible in car audio...
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Episode 36 - System Check / Testing 1, 2, Tesla Model 3
Ever wanted to know what goes into a high end audio system? Ever wanted to know what audiophile gear can be installed in a Tesla? We sit down with a client and run through the whole process of designing, budgeting, and building an ultra high end system. David was an ex sound quality competitor…
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Episode 35 - Andrew Jones
Renowned speaker designer Andrew Jones joins Gary Bell and Matt Schaeffer on The Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast for an in-depth discussion on speaker design, innovation, and high-end audio systems. Jones, known for his pioneering work with brands such as KEF, Pioneer Electronics, ELAC and Mobile...
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Episode 34 - Matt Moreman - Obsessed Garage
Welcome to an exciting episode of The Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast where we have a special guest with an unwavering passion for all things automotive. Matt Moreman is the founder and owner of Obsessed Garage, a popular YouTube channel and online store dedicated to detailing, cleaning, and...
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Episode 33 - Gary Biggs
With multiple world championships in sound quality Gary Biggs impressive resume comes to life as he recounts his long and storied career in car audio. Get an inside look at the multiple versions of his famous Buick Regal including its recent reintroduction at the Master Tech Expo. Gary talks of…
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Episode 32 - Hitting On All Sixes / A Shop Catch-Up
Matt and Gary get caught up with projects in their shops. Hear about their experiences with some new amplifiers: The Mosconi Pro 4/30 Class A and The Arc Audio Blackbird DSP amplifiers. The conversation ends up with a recap of the first project that Matt and Gary worked on together- A hint: The...
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Episode 31 - Turn & Burn (An Expo Recap)
It was an eventful Master Tech Expo 2023! listen in for a behind the scenes recap of everything from the planning stages through the after hours hang out sessions.
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Episode 30 - Chip Foose
Season 3 Kicks off with a LEGEND! Chip Foose stops by and talks about how technology will integrate with hand fabrication to shape the future of hot rods and custom cars. Chip shares stories from his past including learning where money comes from! He talks about Overhaulin, His Hemisphere, Foose...
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Episode 29 - Tis' The Season Finale
As 2022 comes to a close we also close out the second season. Find out what Matt and Gary have been up to and get ready for season 3!
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Episode 28 - Mark Eldridge
Mark Eldridge is one of the most successful car audio competitors of all time. Listen in as he tells us how he got started in car audio and what it took to win multiple championships. We also talk system design, horn loaded compression drivers, and his advanced sound quality classes. Here is what...
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Episode 27 - Back In The Saddle
In this episode Matt and Gary catch up on what they have been up to over the last couple months. Lots of "events" and some cool audio projects!
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Episode 26 - Mark Lowe
In this episode we sit down with Mark Lowe. Mark has been behind the scenes for decades quietly paving a path that all great car audio fabricators have walked down. He developed fabrication techniques and trainings that raised the bar and set the standards for the industry.
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Episode 25 - Chris Pate
Strange things are afoot on this episode of the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast! This episode is a first for “us”. Matt is out of town and Chris Pate fills in. Chris talks fancy truck subwoofer enclosures, taking competition cars to the extreme, and building a massive facility to house all of his...
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Episode 24 - Mark Fukuda
Matt and Gary sit down with the legendary Mark Fukuda to hear the details of how he got started and the path to building one of the most iconic competition vehicles of all time.
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Episode 23 - Can I Say Just One More Thing.... A MasterTech Expo Recap
Matt and Gary reconnect after attending the MasterTech Expo. Stories recapping the event as well as some behind the scenes bru-ha-ha's.
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Episode 22 - On The Road Again
After an extended break, Matt and Gary catch up before they get on the road to the Mobile Solutions Master Tech Expo! Find out what they have been up to and what the future holds.
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Episode 21 - Ken Ward - Educar / Electromedia
In this episode Matt and Gary sit down with Ken Ward to discuss the current state of car audio, training's, and the future of automotive electronics. Ken is a veteran of the consumer electronics industry of over 30 years. He’s worked in retail, in technical support, in product development and...
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Episode 20 - Dean Beyett - 5 Star Car Audio
This week we hang out with one of the hardest working Installers / YouTubers / Facebookers / Instagramers of all time! Dean Beyett of 5 Star Car Audio And here is what Chat GPT says about Dean (and Fernando) Dean and Fernando's Car Stereo, also known as Five Star Car Stereo, is a popular YouTube...
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Episode 19 - Andy Wehmeyer - AudioFrog
Our most requested guest ever! Finally Andy Wehmeyer of AudioFrog sits down with Matt and Gary to talk past, present, and the future of car audio. Here is what Chat GPT thinks of Andy: Andy Weymyer is a renowned figure in the car audio industry, known for his expertise in speaker design and his...
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Episode 18 - Manville Smith - JL Audio
Industry veteran Manville Smith stops by and talks about his time at Speaker Warehouse and the birth of JL Audio.
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Episode 17 - Tom Miller - Musicar Northwest
This week we sit down with the master of car audio design and integration - Tom Miller of Musicar Northwest.
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Episode 16 - Bryan Schmitt - Mobile Solutions
This week we sit down with Bryan Schmitt. Bryan built some of the wildest and most famous demo vehicles on the planet while at Rockford Fosgate. He went on to start Mobile Solutions, a company that provides advanced training for audio, fabrication, and upholstery. Mobile Solutions also sells…
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Episode 15 - The Ketchup - Matt Schaeffer and Gary Bell
Matt and Gary sit down to catch up on the last few months. Hear about they systems they have designed and installed between seasons.
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Episode 14 - Jeremy Carlson - Avant-Garde Design
Season 2 kicks off with the amazing Jeremy Carlson. Jeremy is responsible for pushing the car audio and fabrication world to new levels of quality and professionalism. Listen in as we hear the story of how he got started and what it has taken to rise to the top of custom car interior design and...
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Episode 13 - The Intentional Season Finale
Matt and Gary give insight into some recent projects and wrap up the first season.
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Episode 12 - Brian Mitchell - ARC Audio - (Unlimited Budget Audio System)
Matt and Gary finally get sick of talking about $3500 budget systems. This week they yank the steering wheel in the other direction! listen in as they talk to Brian Mitchell of Arc Audio about large scale audio projects.
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Episode 11 - Justin Kush - Mobile Toys Inc - 2020 IOTY
Matt and Gary sit down with the 2020 Installer Of the Year winner Justin Kush. We hear his history in car audio, the road to winning Installer of the year, and his goals for the future. Justin also lays out his vision for our $3500 budget car audio system.
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Episode 10 - Ray West - Titan Motoring - ($3,500 System Design)
In this episode we introduce the official Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast demo track playlist available now on Spotify! Matt and Gary recap some recent projects in their shops and then sit down with the legendary 12 volt guru Ray West to get his take on the budget system design. Instagram:...
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Episode 9 - Bing Xu - Simplicity In Sound - ($3,500 System Design)
On this episode of the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast we continue discussing the fundamentals of a very basic budget oriented system. For an outside perspective Matt and Gary bring in Bing Xu from Simplicity In Sound to get his take on things. Check out the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast on...
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Episode 8 - “Dude, where is my center image"
Matt asks "Dude, where is my center image" When evaluating a sound stage where do you look? We discuss entry level high end audio and how we would get the most value out of a tightly budgeted system.
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Episode 7 - Nick Wingate (National Trainer for Focal, Mosconi, and Illusion Audio)
Today we sit down with Nick WIngate the National Training Coordinator at Orca Design. Orca is the United States distributor for high end car audio brands like Focal, Raven, Illusion Audio, and Mosconi. Nick talks about the early days of car audio, the first Focal speakers he installed, and we…
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Episode 6 - Mobile Electronics Association Installer of the Year Candidates
Matt and Gary sit down with 7 of the top 12 candidates for the highly coveted Mobile Electronics Association's "Installer of the year" award. The first segment was aired as a video clip to kick off the 12 volt industry event known as "KnowledgeFest" this past Sunday. We kept the mics rolling and...
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Episode 5 - Mark from Car Audio Fabrication
What's up Youtube! Today we sit down with Mark from Car Audio Fabrication. We talk about the evolution of his YouTube channel and how he has influenced both DIY and professional car audio installers. Some random bits from the show. That one time we lost our hotel rooms while visiting Mobile...
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Episode 4 - Steve Brown of Alpine Electronics
In this episode we sit down with Steve Brown of Alpine Electronics. Hear stories from Steve’s early days of car audio and his path to building the legendary Alpine demo vehicles.
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Episode 3 - Gary's Wild Ride
Buckle up! In this episode we hear about Gary's wild ride through car audio. Learn what got him started and about the people that helped shape his career. You will hear outrageous stories that took place while he was building audio systems for celebrities in Beverly Hills. We also learn about his...
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Episode 2 - Matt's Journey into Car Audio
A quick update on some current projects in our shops. We also learn about Matts early days of fabrication, his path to winning Installer of the year, and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/therealmatty_s/ https://www.instagram.com/define_concepts/ https://www.youtube.com/c/therealmatty...
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Episode 1 - The Unintentional Podcast
Episode 1- Where it all began: Matt and Gary sit down to test out their recording setups and end up recording a podcast! "Join our expert hosts as they delve into the world of audio products and vehicles in this thrilling podcast. From the latest hardware and accessories, to real-world…
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Join car audio veterans Matt Schaeffer and Gary Bell as they take you behind the scenes of designing, fabricating, wiring, and tuning high-performance car audio systems. Hear expert insights, pro tips, and in-depth conversations with top industry guests; all aimed at helping you build, upgrade, and experience audio like never before.🎧 Follow the Podcast:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/oldfashionedcaraudiopod/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/OldFashionedCarAudio
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