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WCA #601 with Gert Keunen – Immersive Audio, "Stereo Was a Nice Try," a Dozen Careers, and Brewing His Own Beer
Jun 21, 2026
Unknown duration
WCA #600 with Andrew Scheps – Atmos, Imposter Syndrome, Coding Plugins with AI, Climbing Walls, and 600 Episodes
Jun 14, 2026
Unknown duration
WCA #599 with Alex Newport – Three Decades of Production, a Studio in the Desert, Engineering at Tiny Telephone, and Why Unique Always Beats Good
Jun 8, 2026
1h 31m 07s
WCA #598 with Dante Fumo – Harmonic Content, Independent Film Sound, DIY Publishing, and Making a Living on Your Own Terms
Jun 2, 2026
1h 05m 56s
WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition
May 25, 2026
1h 48m 09s
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| 6/21/26 |  WCA #601 with Gert Keunen – Immersive Audio, "Stereo Was a Nice Try," a Dozen Careers, and Brewing His Own Beer | For episode 601, Matt sits down with Belgian musician, mastering engineer, and sociologist of music Gert Keunen — recommended to the show by past guest John Greenham. Gert has spent 35 years saying yes to nearly everything music: seven albums of his own, the nu-jazz project Briskey, a PhD in the sociology of music, four books on pop history, stints as a record-label staffer and newspaper critic, teaching at conservatories in Ghent, and most recently a deep dive into immersive audio that produced his book STEREO – Was a Nice Try. He joins from the Flemish countryside — where he also runs a 200-liter brewery and grows his own hops — to talk about how he manages time across all of it, why he learns best by teaching, how ADHD and dyslexia shaped an offline, notebook-driven discipline, and why he believes the future of immersive music is composing in 3D from the very first note rather than up mixing stereo.In This Episode, We Discuss:Living a Passion-Driven Life Across Music, Academia, and BeerManaging Time When You Do a Dozen Things (and Cycling to Clear the Mind)Growing Up in Flanders: Flute, Pink Floyd, and a Cracked Cubase on an AtariWhy He'd Rather Create Music Than Perform ItA PhD in the Sociology of Music and Four Books on Pop HistoryTeaching Music History, Sociology, and Production in GhentGoing All-In on Mastering for a Year with Friedemann Tischmeyer and Ian ShepherdHow ADHD and Dyslexia Shaped His Offline, Notebook-Driven LearningWhy Teaching Is How He Actually LearnsDiscovering Immersive Audio Through Apple Spatial Audio on EarbudsWhy a Good Immersive Mix Makes the Headphone Experience BetterWriting STEREO – Was a Nice Try Because No Good Handbook Existed"13 Reasons Why Dolby Atmos Sucks" — and His RebuttalsCreating Immersive From the Ground Up vs. Upmixing StereoA Format-Agnostic Workflow: Object, Channel, and Scene-Based, Then Choose Atmos or Auro-3D LaterTeaching Immersive at a Conservatory With a Dolby Atmos RoomTranslating Student Tracks to a Live Immersive System at Ghent's Winter CircusPricing Mastering, Student Discounts, and Treating Gear as the Real PaymentGear Acquisition, Buy-and-Return, and "a Hobby That Pays for Itself"Finding Community Online Through Chris Salim's MCCRunning a 200-Liter Brewery, Growing His Own Hops, and Why Beer Is Like Making MusicMatt's RANT!: TimeLinks and Show Notes:Gert KeunenSTEREO – Was a Nice Try (book)Briskey Ian Shepherd on WCAFriedemann Tischmeyer / Mastering Academy Nuendo (Steinberg) Chris Selim on WCACredits:Guest: Gert KeunenHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  WCA #600 with Andrew Scheps – Atmos, Imposter Syndrome, Coding Plugins with AI, Climbing Walls, and 600 Episodes | Matt celebrates episode 600 of Working Class Audio with a guest who's been there since the beginning — mixer and producer Andrew Scheps, who first appeared back on episodes 009 300 & 477. Andrew joins from his home in rural England to talk about winning MPG Atmos Mixer of the Year for his work on Low Roar, how he approaches Dolby Atmos delivery and client approval, why he switched from Sony headphones to the Audeze LCD-MX4, and what he's learned about training your brain to externalize binaural audio. The conversation also covers writing his own plugins with Claude and the JUCE framework, why he quit drinking four years ago and found rock climbing instead, breaking his foot, the realities of working with a manager, what "retirement" even means when no one tells you you're done, and why — 600 episodes in — Working Class Audio still matters in a way that's different from everything else.In This Episode, We Discuss:600 Episodes In — Andrew's Long History with the ShowWinning MPG Atmos Mixer of the Year for the Low Roar CatalogThe MPG vs. a US Equivalent: Advocacy, VAT, and Saving StudiosBeing an American Honored Inside a UK OrganizationWhy the Low Roar "House in the Woods" Atmos Mix May Be His Best WorkThe Pressure of Paid Work vs. Unpaid Passion ProjectsStill Battling Imposter Syndrome After Decades at the TopWhy He Hates Sending Mixes OutAtmos Delivery Workflow: Binaural, MP4, ADM, and the Two-Page PDFTraining Your Brain to Externalize Binaural AudioWhy He Starts Atmos Mixes in Headphones, Not SpeakersSwitching from Sony Headphones to the Audeze LCD-MX4Steven Wilson and Staying True to the Music in AtmosDiscovering Rock Climbing as Moving MeditationBreaking His Foot — and Five Weeks on the SidelinesAlex Honnold, Free Solo, and the Idea of Minimizing RiskQuitting Drinking Four Years Ago and Stepping Away from Pub CultureIs There a Calculation Behind a Career? Building Extra Income StreamsThe Retirement Question: "They'll Just Stop Hiring Us"Writing Plugins with Claude and the JUCE FrameworkWhy You Need an Idea — Not Just AI — to Build a PluginAI as a "Knowledgeable but Completely Blinkered Friend"AAX, PACE Code Signing, and the Nightmare of Plugin UIBoard Games, Astronomy, and Life in Rural EnglandWhy He Can't Imagine Living in LA AnymoreWorking with Manager Frank McDonough — and What a Manager Actually DoesThe Reality of Getting Paid by Major Labels (180-Day Cycles)Matt's RANT!: 600 Episodes!Links and Show Notes:Andrew Scheps Low Roar WCA interview with manager Frank McDonoughJUCE frameworkAudio Developer ConferenceAudeze LCD-MX4Free Solo (Alex Honnold)Bounce Factory Credits:Guest: Andrew SchepsHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  WCA #599 with Alex Newport – Three Decades of Production, a Studio in the Desert, Engineering at Tiny Telephone, and Why Unique Always Beats Good✨ | music productionfreelancing+4 | Alex Newport | Columbia RecordsTiny Telephone+3 | UK MidlandsCornwall+4 | music productionfreelancer+8 | — | 1h 31m 07s | |
| 6/2/26 |  WCA #598 with Dante Fumo – Harmonic Content, Independent Film Sound, DIY Publishing, and Making a Living on Your Own Terms✨ | freelance sound designDIY publishing+4 | Dante Fumo | Harmonic ContentVintage King+2 | — | freelancesound design+7 | — | 1h 05m 56s | |
| 5/25/26 |  WCA #597 with Tchad Blake, Dr. Will Sedley, Jack Rubinacci & Hazel Goedhart – Tinnitus Quest: Breaking the Silence on the Music Industry's Most Common Occupational Condition✨ | tinnitusmusic industry+3 | Tchad BlakeDr. Will Sedley+2 | Tinnitus QuestNewcastle University | — | tinnitusmusic+3 | — | 1h 48m 09s | |
| 5/18/26 |  WCA #596 with Will Kennedy – Dolby Atmos Focus, Selling Recording Gear, Hidden Coffee Shops, and Mixing Rock in Surround✨ | Dolby Atmos mixingrecording gear+5 | Will Kennedy | Dolby | Los AngelesJaguar dealership+2 | Dolby Atmosmixing+8 | — | 1h 14m 12s | |
| 5/11/26 |  WCA #595 with Steve Kitch – Classical Roots, Sound On Sound, Supermarket Shifts, and Online Mastering Success✨ | mastering engineeringaudio career evolution+4 | Steve Kitch | AudiomasterGoogle+1 | Devon, UK | mastering engineerclassical piano+5 | — | 58m 13s | |
| 5/5/26 |  WCA #594 with Amar Lal – Experimental Roots, Corporate Transitions, Mastering Room Acoustics, and Macro Sound✨ | mastering engineeringcorporate transitions+5 | Amar Lal | SennheiserMacro Sound+1 | OaklandNew York+1 | mastering engineerMacro Sound+7 | — | 1h 13m 47s | |
| 4/28/26 |  WCA #593 with Katie Marie Richards – Self-taught Foundations, Four-track Experiments, Blue Rock, and The Human Experience✨ | music productioncareer journey+5 | Katie Marie Richards | Blue Rock StudioYou Are a Badass at Making Money | — | music careerproducer+6 | — | 1h 15m 58s | |
| 4/21/26 |  WCA #592 with Ronan Chris Murphy – Falling Trees, World Travel, Anchor Points, and Being a Respectful Human✨ | world travelpro audio+4 | Ronan Chris Murphy | King CrimsonSteve Morse+2 | — | audio productionmusic industry+3 | — | 1h 13m 50s | |
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| 4/13/26 |  WCA #591 with Tyrone "Cross Bone T" Harris – Curiosity and Learning, Building a Client Base, Health Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles, and The Importance of Small Wins✨ | music productioncareer challenges+5 | Tyrone "Cross Bone T" Harris | CBT's Site | — | mixingmastering+6 | — | 1h 02m 03s | |
| 4/7/26 |  WCA #590 with Phillip Broussard –Gulf Coast, Kingsway, Teatro, Rick Rubin, and Prioritizing Vibe✨ | music productionaudio engineering+4 | Phillip Broussard | Red Hot Chili PeppersSlipknot+1 | TexasGulf Coast+5 | music productionaudio engineering+7 | — | 1h 18m 19s | |
| 3/31/26 |  WCA #589 with Mitch Easter – R.E.M., Drive-In Studio, Don Dixon, North Carolina, and Fidelatorium Recordings✨ | music productionindependent music+4 | Mitch Easter | R.E.M.db's+3 | North Carolina | Mitch EasterR.E.M.+7 | — | 1h 22m 14s | |
| 3/23/26 |  WCA #588 with Joe Costa– Ordering Lunch with William Shatner, Berklee School of Music, Mixing from Home, and Reading the Room✨ | music productionmixing techniques+4 | Joe Costa | Berklee School of Music | — | Joe CostaWilliam Shatner+6 | — | 1h 03m 29s | |
| 3/17/26 |  WCA #587 with Willie Green – The Green House, Physical Media, Business Strategy, Daily Patterns, and Innovation✨ | studio expansionphysical media+5 | Willie Green | Armand HammerThe Roots+3 | — | Willie Greenstudio+6 | — | 1h 17m 50s | |
| 3/10/26 |  WCA #586 with Richard Chycki Part 2– Management, Networking, Cultural Transition, Future Plans, and The Rush Connection✨ | ManagementNetworking+3 | Richard Chycki | RushAerosmith+2 | — | music productionnetworking+3 | — | 1h 03m 04s | |
| 3/3/26 |  WCA #585 with Jade Alysse Berry – Passion for Music, Overcoming a Health Crisis, Navigating Industry Politics and Client Communication✨ | music industryaudio engineering+5 | Jade Alysse Berry | — | — | mixing engineerproducer+6 | — | 55m 32s | |
| 2/24/26 |  WCA #584 with Tom Camuso – Preserving Les Paul's Legacy, Education, Los Angeles vs. New York, Cracking the Preservation Code, and Weather | Matt is joined by grammy winning engineer Tom Camuso who has worked with Lenny Kravitz, Blondie, Steve Earl as well as a number of commercial, television and film projects. Tom is also the Chief Engineer at The Les Paul Recording Studio in Holly wood.In This Episode, We Discuss:Preserving Les Paul's LegacyLos Angeles vs. New YorkCracking the Preservation CodeWeatherEducationLibrary of CongressLinks and Show Notes:Tom's SiteLes Paul StudioMatt's Rant: Economic ReevaluationCredits:Guest: Tom CamusoHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 |  WCA #583 with Richard Chycki Part 1– Networking, Finances, ATMOS, Learning from Major Artists, and Adapting to Technological Changes in Audio | Matt is joined by multi-platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki whose clients include such rock royalty as Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater, Skillet, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, Pink and many more.In This Episode, We Discuss:NAMM ExperienceCurrent State of Immersive AudioMoving to Nashville: Reasons and PlansEarly Musical Journey and Transition to EngineeringThe Shift from Musician to EngineerAdapting to Technological Changes in AudioThe Future of Atmos and Immersive AudioArtist Reactions to Immersive MixingThe Evolution of Atmos TechnologyLearning from Major ArtistsNavigating the Music IndustryFinancial Strategies in Music ProductionThe Importance of NetworkingMixing Classic Records in AtmosLinks and Show Notes:Rich's SiteMatt's Rant: The ExpensesCredits:Guest: Richard ChyckiHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 |  WCA #582 with Joel Weldon Willis – Church to indie music, Freelancing, Grammy Nominations, Remote Mixing, and The Importance of Collaboration Over Competition | Matt welcomes Grammy Nominated producer /engineer/mixer Joel Weldon Willis.In This Episode, We Discuss:Building a Home StudioEarly Experiences in Music ProductionTransitioning to Freelance and Indie Music SceneCreative Approaches to Music ProductionNavigating Financial Challenges in the StudioRecording Techniques and Live SessionsLessons Learned in the StudioFreelancing and Renting Studio SpacesCommunity and Collaboration in Music ProductionBalancing Promotion and AuthenticityThe Impact of Grammy NominationsAdapting to Client Needs and CommunicationRemote MixingHandling Criticism and Professional GrowthThe Importance of Collaboration Over CompetitionLinks and Show Notes:Joel's SiteMatt's Rant: InspirationCredits:Guest: Joel Weldon WIllisHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  WCA #581 with Sanford Parker – Chicago Music Scene, Independent Artists, Managing Overhead, and Getting out of Florida. | Matt welcomes Producer /engineer/mixer and film composer Sanford Parker. As an artist he’s performed and released albums with extreme heavy and industrial bands like Black Cross Hotel, Corrections House, Mirrors for Psychic Warfare and Minsk. Throughout the years he’s collaborated with members of Sonic Youth, Ministry, Napalm Death and Neurosis as well as producing and mixing albums for Darkthrone, Voivod, Brutal Truth, Pelican, YOB, Hide, Youth Code, Wovenhand, Rwake, Local H and many others. TakeawaysSanford opened his studio in March 2020, just before the pandemic.He prefers working with independent artists and punk music.Chicago's music scene is affordable compared to other major cities.Managing overhead is crucial for running a successful studio.Sanford transitioned to mixing in the box for efficiency.He values genuine relationships with artists over bureaucracy.The pandemic shifted his work focus back to mixing.The flexibility of working remotely with clients.Learning to navigate financial discussions with bands.Independent music often allows for quicker decision-making.Links and Show Notes:Sanford's SiteMatt's Rant: Your JourneyCredits:Guest: Sanford ParkerHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 |  WCA #580 with Steve Chadie – LIVE FROM NAMM 2026 | In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back GRAMMY-winning recording engineer and producer Steve Chadie live from the AudioScape booth at NAMM 2026 to talk about recording bands. Steve has worked with WIllie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Wilco, and the Supersuckers.In This Episode, We Discuss:Mic placement and monitoring.The bleedBand dynamicsFood and energy levelsExpectationsCreative ruts.Being invisibleHeadphone mixesLess substance abuseLinks and Show Notes:Steve on WCA #245Steve on WCA #487Steve's SiteMatt's Rant: The PeopleCredits:Guest: Steve ChadieHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie PleauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  WCA #579 with Fran Cathcart – Studio Ownership, Herbie Hancock, Stress, and Moving to the Bay Area | Matt welcomes producer/engineer/composer Fran Cathcart. Fran having just moved to the Bay Area from New York recounts his journey in studio ownership, working with Herbie Hancock, and facing down serious challenges that would make most throw in the towel, yet he still keeps going.In This Episode, We Discuss:Studio OwnershipHerbie HancockEarly Digital RecordingDivorceCovidGetting SuedStressMoving to the Bay AreaLinks and Show Notes:Fran's SiteMatt's Rant: Client CommunicationCredits:Guest: Fran CathcartHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 |  WCA #578 with Joe Caithness – Pro Audio Minimalism, Finding Balance, Decluttering, Embracing Whimsy, and The Bell Curve | In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Mastering Engineering Joe Caithness. Joe has worked on mastering the soundtrack music for games such as Borderlands, and Tekken, the soundtracks for the Netflix movie Close, bands such as Don Martin 3 and Palooka 5.In this episode we discuss Pro Audio Minimalism.In This Episode, We Discuss:Pro audio minimalism focuses on efficiency and workflow.Post-pandemic, many have adapted to home studios.Stripping down gear can lead to better productivity.Quality of work is not determined by the amount of gear.The bell curve illustrates the journey of audio engineers.Social media can exacerbate gear obsession.It's important to focus on skills rather than equipment.Minimalism can reduce stress in the creative process.Finding balance in audio engineering is crucial.Personal interests outside of audio can influence spending. Being debt-free allows for better control over finances.Intentional communication can streamline workflows and reduce confusion.Minimalism in workflow can lead to increased efficiency.Decluttering can help identify unnecessary subscriptions and expenses.Applying minimalism to business practices can enhance focus and productivity.The thrill of the hunt can lead to unnecessary clutter if not managed.Intentional equipment purchases can prevent buyer's remorse.Every purchase has a domino effect on workflow and finances.Embracing whimsy can make minimalism enjoyable and fulfilling.Sharing resources can benefit others and reduce personal clutter.Links and Show Notes:Joe's SiteJoe on WCA #329Matt's Rant: Credits:Guest: Joe CaithnessHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 |  WCA #577 with Justin Gray – Immersive, Balancing Family Support, Belief In Your Work, Early Surround, & Being Engineer and Artist | In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs.In this conversation, Justin Gray discusses his album 'Immersed', exploring the creative process, technical aspects of immersive audio, and the importance of community and collaboration in music production. He shares insights on funding, marketing strategies, and the role of social media in promoting his work. The discussion also touches on the challenges of balancing family life with artistic pursuits and the significance of believing in oneself as an artist.In This Episode, We Discuss:Innovative immersive audioEarly surround experimentsCommunity-driven collaborationCanadian arts fundingValue of physical mediaSocial media promotionImpact of recognitionBalancing family supportBelief in the workEngineer and artistLinks and Show Notes:Justin's Site Links to all streaming PlatformsBand CampImmersive Audio AlbumJustin on WCA #451Matt's Rant: Forming Your Own BubbleCredits:Guest: Justin GrayHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith | — | ||||||
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39 placements across 36 markets.
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39 placements across 36 markets.