All Episodes

WCA #416 with Jez riley French - Listening Below the Surface, Contact Mics and Hydrophones, Traces, Swapping Cassettes, and Music Shop Blokes

WCA #415 with David Kalmusky - Acid Dropping Hippies, Drum Lessons with Levon Helm, Advocating For Yourself, Addiction Studios, and Swinging the Bat Everyday

WCA #414 with Todd Burke - One-Stoplight Towns, Grandmaster Studios, Cocaine Trafficking, Sleeping on a Gobo, The Social Aspects of Recording, and All About Relationships

WCA #413 with Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison - Running a Virtual Mastering Facility, Sharing Knowledge, The Right Reasons, Social Media Preferences, and Imposter Syndrome.

WCA #412 with Nathan Ruyle - Growing Up on a Farm, The Wild West, Sound for Film, Bootstrapping and Staying Nimble

WCA #411 with James "Fluff" Harley - The Origin of Fluff, Hockeytown USA, Fear of the Unknown, Operating at a Top Level, and Surviving the Prince Bootcamp

WCA #410 The Impact of WCA Guests - The Emotion of A Mix, Field Recording, Backing Up and Archiving, The Cup Test, and the Many Lessons Learned.

WCA #409 with Roy Silverstein - Golden Handcuffs, Burning Out on the Corporate Life, Building a Studio, Taking a Paycut, and No Regrets

WCA #408 with Justin Cortelyou - Working with the Greats, Chuck Ainlay, Mike Shipley, Bob Ezrin, Soultrain Sound Studios, Family Time, and Meditation

WCA #407 with Maryam Qudus - Pursuing Music, Transitioning to Recording, Spacemoth, The Role of Recording in Marriage, and So Much Coffee

WCA #406 with Joe Carrell - Owen & Bobby Bradley, Being Allowed to Fail, In The Hot Seat, Being on the Cusp of Change, and Helping People Have a Good Time

WCA #405 with Dan Johnson - Solving Archiving Puzzles, Burning Out, Rogue Tape Machines, Going Independent, and Not Cutting Corners

WCA #404 with Chris Clark - Playing Trombone, The Draw of Classical Music, The President's Own Marine Band, Classical Recording, Planning for Second Career, and the Perfect Guilt Trip.

WCA #403 with Catherine Vericolli- Changing Audio Careers, Shifting Mindset, Learning on The Fly, 90's Digital Formats, and Archivists Anonymous

WCA #402 with Arne Frager - The Plant Studios, Finding a Path to Recording, Studio on the Beach, Lessons for Aspiring Studio Owners, and the Best Gig He Never Did

WCA #401 with Matt Wallace - Staying Visible in the Business, Crushing it with ATMOS, Keeping a Low Overhead, and the Importance of Alternative Income

WCA #400 with David Hewitt - Car Racing, Recording Trucks, Dallas Summer Heat, and Recording the Stars in a Golden Era of Live Music

WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2 - Mix Note Etiquette, The Journey of Creating a Studio, Deciding on ATMOS, Communication with Bands, and Evolving the Craft

WCA #398 with Dave Schiffman Part 1 - Tape Copies, Chicken and Egg Issues, Lessons from Rick Rubin, The Land of Yes, and Not Being Tall Enough To Record

WCA #397 with Bryan Cook - Recording as An Exit Strategy, Chillin with Tom Dowd, Landing at A&M Studios, and Doing Non-Music Things

WCA #396 with Nick Townsend - Punk Rock, Community College, Fishing, Mastering and Cutting Lacquers

WCA #395 with Daniel Rowland - Rehab vs. College, MTSU, Adrian Belew, LANDR, and The ATMOS Gold Rush

WCA #394 with Mike Tucci - Playing in Bands, Seeing the Value In Recording Studios, Working at Masterdisk, The Slow Magic Of LA, and Focusing on Results, Not Gear

WCA #393 with Leff Lefferts - The World of Film Sound, Working with Randy Thom, Telling Stories, Planning Your Life, Financial Security, and ATMOS

WCA #392 with Rachael Moore - Meeting Your Heroes, Community of Success, Thinking Outside the Box, T Bone Burnett, and The Value of Being a Good Human Being

WCA #391 with Steve Rosenthal Part 2 - Magic Shop History, NDA's, 9/11, Importance of Good Staff, and The Business of Restoration

WCA #390 with Steve Rosenthal Part 1 - Driving Cabs, Punching 16th Notes, Bathrobe Sessions, Living in Dreamland, and The Search for the Perfect Console

WCA #389 with Carlos Castro - Falling in Love with Recording, Dealing with Hypocrisy, Bruce Swedien, Bilingual Opportunities, and The Bigger Picture

WCA #388 with Will Kennedy - Harvard AV, New York Struggles, LA Mentors, ATMOS, and the Rise of the Unintentional Tech

WCA #387 with Bobby Owsinski - The Mix Engineers Handbook, Dolby Atmos, Collecting Ideas, Networking, and Clarity

WCA #386 with Richard Dodd Part 2 - Kung Fu Fighting, Cowboy Engineering, Testing Limits, Sleight of Hand, and The Old Way

WCA #385 with Richard Dodd Part 1 - Electronics Apprentice, Lansdowne Studios, Peter Coleman, Ashley Howe, Trying To Fit In, and Dropping in For the First Time

WCA #384 with Sam Moses - Private Closet Parties, Musical Assassins, Focusing on Mastering, Leaving the Church, and The Curtain Wall System

WCA #383 with Michael Cumming - Trading London for Philly, Leaving School, Cooking, Building a Studio, and Rewarding the People You Inconvenience

WCA #382 with Sara Carter - COVID Silver Linings, Learning By Teaching, Giving Away Secrets, Self Development Time, and Having Fun With It

WCA #381 with Ed Stasium - Tape Recorders, Making Prank Calls, Living Colour, Vari Speeding JFK, Time Travel, and the Lockerbie Plane Crash

WCA #380 with Nick Raskulinecz - Rock Star Dreams, From Runner to Grammy Winning Producer, The Foo Fighters Story, Connecting with people, and Living on Taco Bell

WCA #379 with Margaret Luthar - BANFF, NPR, Moving to Big Bad LA, The Studio Bubble, and Fancy Cocktails

WCA #378 with Ryan Ulyate - Self Taught Skills, Making a Living, Vibe Patrol, Dolby Atmos, Tom Petty, and Whatever It Takes

WCA #377 with Rob Folson Jr - DMV, Go Go Music, Working for the Church, 9 to 5 Audio, and The Drag that is Commuting

WCA #376 with Brian Charles- Zippah Recording Studio Fire, Community Support, Band Directors, Studio Insurance, and The Jimi Hendrix Pep Rally

WCA #375 with Hillary Johnson - Home Ownership, Pandemic Records, Experiencing The Symphony, Home R&D, and The Love of Recording Bands

WCA #374 with Kolton Lee - Target Karaoke Machine, Dumpster Diving, Working with Jacquire King, Finding Your Role, and the Green Beret’s of Audio

WCA #373 with Mark Abrams - Puremix, Supportive Family, Automation, Intention, and Skipping the Bar for the SSL

WCA #372 with Glenn Schick - Mastering Without Speakers, Customer Service, Audio Travel Tips, Streaming Levels, and Working Remote

WCA #371 with Pete Morse - Mixing for Video, Sketchy Contractors, Working From Home, Camaraderie, and Frozen Dance Parties

WCA #370 with Nikki McGuinness - Farm Life, Studio Building, Thinking on Your Feet, Pygmy Goats, and Falling Off Ladders

WCA #369 with Heidi Trefethen & Ben Bernstein- Dolby Atmos, Gear Purchases, Audio Janitors, and Breaking Into Matts' House

WCA #368 with Wavy Wayne - Thinking Bigger Picture, One Bad Night, Audio Education, Social Media Advice, and 7 AM Algebra

WCA #367 with Brad Dollar - Moving to Nashville, Getting Work, Classic Money Mistakes, Survival, and Time Travel Retrospective

WCA #366 with Perry Leenhouts - Anything is Possible, US & Europe Comparison, Punk Rock Lessons Learned, and Living in an Abandon School.

WCA #365 with Alex Allinson - Cooking, Parallels, Presentation, Running a Studio, and Taking the Crooked Path

WCA #364 with Chris Collier - Fathers Influence, Controlling Your Destiny, Getting Involved, Client Tree Branches, and Realizing Your Worth

WCA #363 with Chaz Root - Classical Training, Going Blind, 4 Track Mastery, and Residential Recording

WCA #362 with Matt Ross-Spang - New Studio, 60's and 70's Inspiration, 30,000 Feet Of Cable, 15% Redneck, and Nice But Not Too Nice

WCA #361 with Patrick Keane - Tinkering, Being Prepared, Choosing Gear, Room Building, and Problem Solving Lessons

WCA #360 with Bryan Matheson - Keeping a Studio In Business, Always Learning, Good Landlords, and RTFM!

WCA #359 with Will Yip - Feeding Off Stress, Setting Goals, Power of Routine, Investment in Songs, and Hard Working Parents

WCA #358 with Robert Carranza - East LA, Lessons from Musicians, Gear vs. Good Songs, Listening, and Family

WCA #357 with Michael James - Small Town Strategies, Dolby Atmos, Alternator Records, Shelter In Place, and a Room of 100 People

WCA #356 with Todd Hutchisen - Blinders on Head Down, Serving the Scene, Anti-Trend, Triple Sessions, and Family Balance

WCA #355 with Jason Phelps - Lobster, Landlords, Studio Partnerships, Portland, Maine, and Bluegrass

WCA #354 with Tom Gordon - Granny's House, Weed Offerings, 80 Hour Weeks, Sammy Davis Jr., and Advice from Shelly Yakus

WCA #353 with Matt Qualls - Van Burnout, Doctors Office Recording, Working with Limitations, Sound Baths, and Memphis

WCA #352 with Sean O'Keefe - Quitting School, Wednesday Warriors, Hacking the Intern Process, Managers, Royalties, and Soft Cities

WCA #351 with Travis Ference - Talent Shows, Capital Studios, Waiting for the Phone to Ring, and Doing Awful Things to Audio

WCA #350 with Leslie Brathwaite - Island Culture, The Craft of Recording, Taking Pride in Work, Valuing Peace, and Salads for Whitney Houston

WCA #349 with Craig Alvin - Muscle Shoals, Mentors, Survival, Bible College Neves, And A Brand New Studio

WCA #348 with Mike Blodgett - Reno to East Oakland, Starving Musician, Building a Studio, and Becoming an Electrician.

WCA #347 with Beckie Campbell - Controlling The Live Beast, Building A Resume, Planning for The Future, and Running Your Life From The Road

WCA #346 with Dante Fumo - Post Production, Immersive Audio, Recording for 6 Packs, Finding Work, and The Sunk Cost Fallacy

WCA #345 with Chuck Zwicky - Collaboration, Analogies, Deterministic Latency, Social Media, and Flowers Next To Your Name

WCA #344 with Tim Palmer - Treating People Well, Remote Clients, Comfort Zones, and Prodixing (Production + Mixing)

WCA #343 with Tanner Campbell- Holding Court, Pound Puppies, Quality of Character, Imposter Syndrome, and Audio Dramas

WCA #342 with Steve Sykes - Jazz in Philadelphia, The Guys in the White Coats, The Other Side of The Glass, Miami Vice, and The Deli Accident.

WCA #341 with Cynthia Daniels - Paying Dues, Proper Training, East Hampton, and The Downton Abbey Effect

WCA #340 with Collin Dupuis - Mid-West Work Ethic, Growing up In Michigan, The Learning Process, and Moving to Nashville

WCA #339 with Sean Mclaughlin - Studio Marriages, Pushing the Envelope, Nashville vs. Boston, and Mini Split AC Units

WCA #338 with Jessica Thompson - Backup Strategies, File Management, Spending Money To Make Money, and Silver Linings

WCA #337 with Peter Claes - Live Sound, YouTube, Sharing Knowledge, and The Family Music Shop

WCA #336 with Val Garay - Making Hits, Teaching Others, Coaching Assistants, and The Stanford School of Medicine

WCA #335 with Dan Alexander - Vintage Recording Gear, Guitars, Radical Parents, Bill Putnam, and The Drain of The Studio Business

WCA #334 with Jack Rubinacci - Dealing with Tinnitus, Working with Tchad Blake, iPad Production, and Sleeping By The Hotel Piano

WCA #333 with Alex Crescioni - Doom Metal, Peter & The Wolf, Bad Intern Experiences, and Garage Sale Four-Tracks

WCA #332 with Frank Filipetti - METAlliance, Physics to Music, Starting Late, Sticking With It, and Right Track Recording

WCA #331 with Michael Castañeda - Tape Syncs, Podcasts, Network of Friends, West Covina, and Getting Super Lucky

WCA #330 with Bill Schnee - Love of Radio, Grammy’s, Dad Jokes, Faith, The R Word, and The Chairman at the Board

WCA #329 with Joe Caithness - Pragmatic Studio Building, Meta Data, Professionalism, Office Hours, and Gear Poverty

WCA #328 with Alan Evans - Open Concept Recording, Studio Remodeling, Remote Teaching, Template Mixing, and Selling Vinyl Records

WCA #327 with Trina Shoemaker - Temp Jobs, Sheryl Crow, Daniel Lanois, Writing a Novel, Drug Runs, and Dads' Control Room

WCA #326 with Stephen Dent - Working with Sean Combs, Go-go, House of Sound, Bob Rosa, DC, and The Forest Gump Effect

WCA #325 with Jason LaRocca - Mixing Music for Films and Games, Starting A Band, Fortnite, Working Smarter, and Breakfast with The Beatles

WCA #324 with Steve Genewick - Mixing for ATMOS, Al Schmitt, High-Pressure Sessions, Saying No to Gigs, and Cancer

WCA #323 with David Gnozzi - MixBusTV, Bodybuilding, Horror Movies, Marvel Comics, and Knowing Your Limits

WCA #322 with Matthew Rifino - NBC's The Today Show, Union Work, Mixing Bands, Home Studio Build, and Free Wood

WCA #321 with Dave Way - Pretending To Be a Beatle, Serendipitous Events, Home Studio Economics, and The Apple Farm Assassin

WCA #320 with Sam Sherbin - The influence of Bruce Swedien, Mixing During Covid, Simple Setups, Meditation, and 99 cent Pizzas

WCA #319 with Michael Brauer - Total Clarity, Mixing From Your Heart, Transcendental Meditation, Forgetting Balance, and Having a Great Team

WCA #318 with Andy D. Park - Idealism, Making Mistakes, Persistence, and TV Detectives

WCA #317 with Ryan Gilligan - Quad Studios, Busta Rhymes, Duffle Bags of Hard Drives, Michael Brauer, and Mixing Based on Emotion