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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.

  1. WCA #561 with Jordan Lonn – FOH, Paying Dues, Failing Kidney's, Home Town Gig, and Sustained Energy

    2 DAYS AGO

    WCA #561 with Jordan Lonn – FOH, Paying Dues, Failing Kidney's, Home Town Gig, and Sustained Energy

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Jordan Lonn, Head Audio Engineer at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California. The venue hosts a wide range of performances, including musical acts such as Joss Stone, Joan Osborne, and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as musical theater and stand-up comedy. In This Episode, We Discuss: Guitar Center Dropping Out Of College Paying Dues Sustained Energy Failing Kidney's Health Epiphany Home Town Gig FOH Gallo Center Links and Show Notes: Gallo Center for The Arts Matt's Rant: Acting Territorial Credits: Guest: Jordan Lonn Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    55 min
  2. WCA #560 The Backup Episode – 3-2-1 System, Nevada City Fire Scare, Altadena Fire Experience, and Best Practices & Considerations

    8 SEPT

    WCA #560 The Backup Episode – 3-2-1 System, Nevada City Fire Scare, Altadena Fire Experience, and Best Practices & Considerations

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference as well as multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and audio engineer Kerry Rose to talk all about backing up and archiving audio.  In This Episode, We Discuss: 3-2-1 System Best Practices & Considerations Insurance & Liability Personal Experiences  Travis's Altadena Fire Experience Kerry's Nevada City Fire Scare Scorched Earth Remote/Cloud Storage Challenges with Cloud Offsite NAS Methodology Over Tools Links and Show Notes: Watch Duty App  GMRS Radios Documentary on Paradise Backblaze Sync.com Neofinder Synology NAS OWC Travis online Matt's Rant: The Many Hats We Wear Credits: Guest: Travis Ference and Kerry Rose Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    1h 13m
  3. WCA #559 with Moses Schneider – Hansa Studios, Disco Powder, Obscuring Audio, The Wall, and No Sandwich Recording

    2 SEPT

    WCA #559 with Moses Schneider – Hansa Studios, Disco Powder, Obscuring Audio, The Wall, and No Sandwich Recording

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In 2008, Schneider was nominated for the German music award Echo for his work on "Kapitulation" by Tocotronic and "Limbo Messiah" by the Beatsteaks. In 2018 and 2022 he was nominated for the German music Award "Preis für Popkultur" as "favorite Producer".  In This Episode, We Discuss: Hansa Studios The Pixies Gil Norton Gordon Raphael New York Berlin Disco Powder Gentrification Obscuring Audio Links and Show Notes: Moses on Instagram Moses website Matt's Rant: Walking.....yes walking Credits: Guest: Moses Schneider Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    1h 17m
  4. WCA #558 with Ady Parzentny – Barcelona, Artist Support, Studio Connections, and the Audio Nomad Book

    26 AUG

    WCA #558 with Ady Parzentny – Barcelona, Artist Support, Studio Connections, and the Audio Nomad Book

    In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Ady Parzentny. Adrian Parzentny is a German‒Polish music producer, audio engineer, and creative adventurer. With over 13 years of travel and music production experience, Adrian has recorded traditional musicians across Morocco, the Sahara Desert, and beyond — often in remote villages, mountain ranges, and DIY setups built inside vans and hotel rooms. In This Episode, We Discuss: Barcelona move Audio Nomad book Studio connections Modeling Freelance audio Travel recording Gear philosophy Artist support Music mediums Authentic living Intuition guides Links and Show Notes: Get the book!  Listen to Ady on WCA #468 Matt's Rant: More Discipline Credits: Guest:  Ady Parzentny Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    1h 19m
  5. WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

    18 AUG

    WCA #557 with Assaad Lakkis– Bullfunk Studios, Financial Realities, Continuous Learning, Perseverance, and Mental Health

    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 Bullfunk Identity Time in the US Bullfunk Studios Learning and Mentorship First Studio Challenges Job Market in Dubai Current Home Studio Financial Realities Client Acquisition Diversified Income Continuous Learning Perseverance Mental Health Matt's Rant: Self-employed discipline Links and Show Notes: Bull Funk Zoo: https://www.bullfunkzoo.com/ Bull Funk Studios: https://bullfunkstudios.com/ Bull Fuunk Zoo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BullFunkZoo/videos Credits: Guest: Assaad Lakkis Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    1h 7m
  6. WCA #556 with Toby Lloyd– Working in Film, Returning to Music, New Zealand Scene, Being a Good Dad, and The Morning Cold Plunge

    12 AUG

    WCA #556 with Toby Lloyd– Working in Film, Returning to Music, New Zealand Scene, Being a Good Dad, and The Morning Cold Plunge

    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 Punk Rock Beginnings 110 Studio Rejections Sound Recordist On The Hobbit Learning In Collaboration Eight Years In Film University Studio Engineer Full-Time Music Producer Intimate Studio Design New Studio Lease Parenting Five Children Artist Relationship Building Financial Discipline Strategy Wellington Music Challenges Safe Space For Artists Staying In New Zealand Stories Of Perseverance Links and Show Notes: Toby's Studio Matt's Rant: A Brainstorm Credits: Guest: Toby Lloyd Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    1h 14m
  7. WCA #555 with Pierre de Reeder – Rilo Kiley, LA Survival, 64 Sound, and A New Studio Business Model

    5 AUG

    WCA #555 with Pierre de Reeder – Rilo Kiley, LA Survival, 64 Sound, and A New Studio Business Model

    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 Rob Schnapf on WCA Profit First Book You Are a Bad Ass at Making Money Book The Psychology of Money Matt's Rant: Money Talk Credits: Guest: Pierre de Reeder Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    59 min
  8. WCA #554 with Mark Pistel – Sampler Revolution, Disposable Heroes, Consolidated, Union Work, and Adapting to Industry Changes

    28 JUL

    WCA #554 with Mark Pistel – Sampler Revolution, Disposable Heroes, Consolidated, Union Work, and Adapting to Industry Changes

    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 Discuss: Growing up in Duluth Vibrant San Francisco Scene Sampler Revolution Disposable Heroes Album Production Jack Dangers Adapting to Industry Changes Union Work Links and Show Notes: https://www.markpistel.com Matt's Rant: Differences Credits: Guest: Mark Pistel Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

    57 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Working Class Audio
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    561
  • Rating
    Explicit
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