Best Platinum Plus Radio Podcasts (2024)

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All About Vinyl - Earliest Experience | Cartridges | Accuracy | Belt vs. Direct Drive | Psychology 1:08:36

5m ago1:08:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the SoundStage! Network’s Joseph Taylor, Jason Thorpe, and Dennis Burger to discuss records and turntables, from the perspective of two old pros and one recent convert to the format. Sources: “A Vinyl-Apathist’s Quest for His Perfect First Turntable” by Dennis Burger: https://soundstageaccess.com/index.php/f…

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Simaudio & the Art of Local Manufacturing - Origins | Nimbleness | Repairability 53:39

11d ago53:39

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss how making its products locally affects the quality of the components, their serviceable life, rolling changes to production, and adapting to tough times like global pandemics. Sources: North Collection: …

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening 1:19:12

25d ago1:19:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …

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4U2NV Consulting | Adult Film Star Network 1:27:43

1M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the world of fanbase management and social media mentoring with 4U2NV Consulting. Known for their expertise in maximizing online presence, 4U2NV Consulting helps artists, influencers, and brands build and sustain a loyal fanbase. They provide tailored strategies for engaging with followers, creating im…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

1M ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

2M ago52:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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We're Back Bitches !!! | Adult Film Star Network 1:42:49

2M ago1:42:49

1:42:49

It's been a while, but we finally decided to do a podcast once a month and catch you up on what has been going on in our lives. We missed you guys and now we put together an episode about what has been keeping us busy lately. Interview with Ginger Lynn about her amazing paintings. Topics: Books, Reunions, Bartending Footnight, Planet Fitness Adult …

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

2M ago51:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

3M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

3M ago57:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

3M ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

4M ago1:11:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response 42:50

4M ago42:50

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 1) - Education | NRC | DSP | Athena Project 53:42

5M ago53:42

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns 43:58

5M ago43:58

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 1) - Music and Violins | Starting Making Speakers | Dr. Floyd Toole and NRC 32:02

5M ago32:02

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Welcome to season 3! This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers, to discuss his personal history, his love of music, his passion for violin, and the origin story of PSB Speakers—all as a lead-in to a discussion about his time at the NRC doing research with Dr. Floyd Toole. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbs…

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Selling Emotions: Conradin Amft on T+A's History and Future - Then to Now | Hi-Fi Tomorrow 38:18

6M ago38:18

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For the final episode of season 2 of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by T+A COO Condradin Amft to discuss the company’s history and heritage, its entry into the headphone market, and how hi-fi will evolve into the future. Sources: “44 Years of T+A—Germany's Hi-Fi Giant in Detail”: https://youtu.be/lzW18SuAJW0?si=SUjQk…

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Adult Entertainment Expo 2024 | Adult Film Star Network 1:43:20

7M ago1:43:20

1:43:20

Joclyn Stone and Rebecca Love talk about their experiences at AEE Expo in 2024. Adult Entertainment Expo is a convention for the Adult Industry in Las Vegas where you can meet the people who make the magic happen for the Adult Films form movies to Internet content. Topics: Event, Networking, Seminars, Reunions __________ Adult Film Star Network - S…

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Sonus Faber Suprema Speaker System Deep Dive - Technical Highlights | Trickle-Down Technologies 1:11:01

6M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

When Sonus faber introduced its massive new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at this year’s CES, most of the press responded by asking about the price and finishes and little else. In this episode of the podcast, host Jorden Guth and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider ask the real (and really tough) questions about the design and technical spe…

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The Tao of the Reviewer - Hi-Fi Reviewers' Systems and Needs | Writing a Hi-Fi Review 55:11

7M ago55:11

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Access editor and producer of the podcast Dennis Burger to discuss his recent article about how reviewers’ reference systems are often necessarily different from the systems they wish they could own. Dennis also gives Jorden some tips on writing a good review. Sources: “The Needs of the Many vers…

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2023 SoundStage! Awards - Products of the Year | Outstanding Achievements | Choosing 49:30

7M ago49:30

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Australia editor Edgar Kramer to discuss their respective 2023 year-end awards. Sources: “The 2023 SoundStage! Network Awards for Outstanding Achievements and Products of the Year” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1843-the-…

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From Wilson Audio to T+A , then Back - InSight Videos | The Two-Day Rule | The Filming Approach 44:54

8M ago44:54

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to tell the origin story of SoundStage! Network’s InSight video series, how they’ve evolved, and the details of their most recent globetrotting trip to Wilson Audio and T+A. Sources: Muraudio's Domain Omni Series Speaker | SoundStage! InSight: https://youtu.be/VkHQC8pz2H8?s…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

8M ago20:45

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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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Simaudio’s North Collection: The Future of Hi-Fi? - Development | BRM-1 | Reception and Reviews 58:19

9M ago58:19

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss the company’s new North Collection, how it was developed, what it means for the future of hi-fi, why the remote control is the best in the world, and how the lineup has been embraced by audiophile press and customer…

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How SVS Built a Hi-Fi Community - History | Products | Community Building 45:02

9M ago45:02

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SVS president Gary Yacoubian and VP of marketing Nick Brown to discuss the company’s history, its unique approach to hi-fi and home theater, and how it actively engages with its customers. Sources: SVS: https://www.svsound.com/ “The Only True Currency in This Bankrupt World” by Audio Unleashed: https://audio…

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Audio Video Show 2023 Highlights - Warsaw Vibe | Good and Bad Shows | Bringing Matt | Best and Worst Products 53:15

9M ago53:15

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to discuss Warsaw 2023, why it’s such a special show, what it’s like to be there, and what it was like to see it through the eyes of a young audiophile. Sources: SoundStage! coverage of Audio Video Show 2023 - Warsaw, Poland:…

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Dan Laufman on the Value of Emotiva - Origin | Hi-Fi Manufacturing | Profits | Ethics 59:41

10M ago59:41

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Emotiva’s Dan Laufman to discuss the origins of his passion for hi-fi, the history of electronics manufacturing in the neoliberal era, how to make an profit in the audio business ethically, the long hard road to revitalizing North American manufacturing capabilities, and the virtues of being inclusive instea…

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Martijn Mensink On the Magic of Dutch & Dutch - Active Speakers | Cardioid Dispersion | Acoustics 55:21

10M ago55:21

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Martijn Mensink of Dutch & Dutch to discuss how an old clock radio incubated a love of music that developed into a passion for good sound that evolved into a career in speaker design. During the course of the conversation, they explore Martijn’s history of speaker development, the business ventures that prec…

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House of Sound NYC - McIntosh | Sonus Faber | The Other Brands | New York | Luxury 47:38

11M ago47:38

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by David Mascioni, Global Director of Brand Marketing for McIntosh, to discuss the origins of the original World of McIntosh Townhouse in New York City, how it developed, why it closed, and how the concept evolved into the new House of Sound at a new location, with much more representation for the entire McInto…

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Legendary Laurence Dickie - Bowers & Wilkins | The Iconic Nautilus | Vivid Audio | Loudspeaker Engineering 1:09:33

11M ago1:09:33

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by legendary speaker designer Laurence Dickie to discuss his history with Bowers & Wilkins, the design of the iconic Nautilus, how his thinking on speaker design has evolved over to years, whether or not he draws inspiration from nature, and why his speakers are an exercise in engineering, not industrial design…

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Nikki Night Your Fairy Cam Mother | Adult Film Star Network 1:12:26

12M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Joclyn Stone and Rebecca Love interview Nikki Night on Adult Film Star Network. She is a Fairy Cam Mother and Cam Coach but now is working for My.Club Nikki Night is an excellent educator and loves to united the community in the Adult Industry. You will learn a lot in this episode about camming, fan clubs and coaching. Nikki Night https://twitter.c…

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Six Months into a PhD in Hi-Fi - Learning | Controversies | Revelations | The Future 53:44

12M ago53:44

53:44

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and podcast producer Dennis Burger to discuss what Jorden has learned in six months of hosting the podcast, since he’s been able to speak to some of the hi-fi industry’s most influential and respected luminaries. As Doug often tells him, “Talking to these people is like get…

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Monitor Audio: From Concept 50 to Hyphn and Beyond - Into Hi-Fi | Making Monitor Audio Speakers | The Response 44:06

12M ago44:06

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This week on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Monitor Audio global marketing director Michael Johnson and technical director Michael Hedges to discuss how the Concept 50 speaker was developed; how it evolved into the company’s new flagship retail offering, the Hyphn; what makes a Monitor Audio speaker sound like a M…

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Anthony Grimani on Speakers, Rooms, Acoustics - Dolby to THX | Rooms| Hi-Fi vs. Home Theater | Speakers | Room Correction 1:12:10

1y ago1:12:10

1:12:10

This week on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Anthony Grimani, former director of technology for THX and founder of Performance Media Industries, to discuss his history with Dolby and THX, why the room is such a crucial component of any sound system, home theater vs. hi-fi, room correction, and whether the world nee…

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Speaker and Headphone Measurements Mash-Up - Misinformation | What Matters | Active vs. Passive | Listening 1:07:19

1y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and former SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast cohost Brent Butterworth to discuss the what, how, and why of speaker and headphone measurements. What measurements correlate with listening impressions? How do active and wireless products complicate …

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KEF’s Jack Oclee-Brown - Tangerine Waveguide | Blade Speakers | Uni-Q | Meta Materials | Lotus Cars | Aspirational Hi-Fi 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Jack Oclee-Brown, VP of Technology at KEF, to discuss speaker design and engineering, the development of the Tangerine Waveguide, how electromechanical design and industrial design come together, KEF in cars, and more . . . Sources: The Sweet Sound of KEF's Tangerine Waveguide:…

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

1y ago27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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James Hale on “Art+Tech” - Mixing Hi-Fi and Music | The Inspiration for… | Technology and Art 42:05

1y ago42:05

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This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by James Hale, author of SoundStage! Xperience’s popular “Art+Tech” column, to discuss his unique approach to hardware and music reviews, how the column came about, the value of today’s audio gear as compared with that of decades past, and how technology influences the creation an…

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Marcela Alonso | Adult Film Star Network 1:05:58

1y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Joclyn Stone and Rebecca Love interview Marcela Alonso on Adult Film Star Network. She is a content creator and has been in the Adult Business for over 25 years. Her podcast “Get Schooled” is very educational and has a variety of experts in our Industry. Marcela is a wonderful person to get to know and pick her brain because the knowledge of her ex…

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Music Maven Mark Waldrep Rolls with the Changes - High-Res Controversy | MQA Snow Job? 54:28

1y ago54:28

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This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Mark Waldrep of AIX Records fame to discuss changes in the audiophile music marketplace over the years, as well as Mark’s controversial and ever-evolving views on high-resolution music recording and playback, as well as why he stopped mastering records altogether. Sources: …

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Halia Hill on SextPanther personal touches | Get Schooled Podcast 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Halia has had a long, multifaceted career in the adult entertainment industry. She’s successfully worn all the hats—dancer, porn star, cam model—just to name a few. Now she’s a model ambassador with SextPanther. When she’s not humiliating a client—by request—or playing the home wrecking bimbo, she’s helping other models find their paths to success …

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Bernie Grundman, the Music Master - Mastering Defined | Digital vs. Analog | Radio vs. Streaming 39:48

1y ago39:48

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In this week’s episode, host Jorden Guth is joined by legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman to discuss what mastering is, what it isn’t, how mastering differs from remastering, and why vinyl sometimes sounds better than digital. Sources: “Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section” by Joseph Taylor: https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/feature…

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Kari "Platinum" Anthony | Adult Film Star Network 1:23:38

1+ y ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Joclyn Stone and Rebecca Love interview Kari Anthony “Platinum” on Adult Film Star Network. She gives great insight on what she has been doing creating her empire/brand. You will get plenty of teachable moments from this costar in the adult industry. She celebrates all walks of life and inspires people to go after their dreams. So many educational …

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10 Tips for Attending Exxxotica | IHeartBBW Radio with Kari “Platinum Puzzy” Anthony 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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iHeartBBW Radio Podcast Share with Adult Film Star Network Episode 1 Topic: 10 Tips for Attending Exxxotica In today’s very first episode of iHeartBBW Radio, Kari “Platinum Puzzy” Anthony shares important information and advice for first time attendees and even the veteran patrons of the biggest adult convention in the world, Exxxotica! Exxxotica E…

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What We Measure and Why - What Does(n’t) Matter | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Competence | (Im)Perfect Volume Controls 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In this week’s episode, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and electronics measurements specialist Diego Estan to discuss the publication’s measurement philosophy and methodology, and also get to the root of what the heck quadrature is and why you should have paid attention in physics class. Along the way, they discuss…

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Exxxotica in Chicago 2023 | Adult Film Star Network 1:25:20

1+ y ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Joclyn Stone and Rebecca Love go to Exxxotica in Chicago 2023. You will get the full experience of their trip from the hotel to the convention center. Enjoy the adventures of traveling to The Windy City with their costars. __________ Adult Film Star Network - Sexuality Podcasts https://www.adultfilmstarnetwork.com/ Discord Podcast Chat https://disc…

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Daryl Wilson: Growing Up and Into Wilson Audio - The Wilson Household | Building WATT/Puppy Speakers | North Star Measurements and Listening | Pink Floyd Fridays 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Wilson Audio CEO Daryl Wilson to talk about what it was like to grow up alongside the storied brand, which his father, David, and mother, Sheryl, founded; how his path through life led him back to the company; and how Wilson speakers are designed, built, and voiced differently from other loudspeakers. Source…

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Simaudio’s Étienne Gautier & the Art of Marketing Moon - Baumgartner Restoration | Taskmaster 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Host Jorden Guth is trotting the globe this week and is tight on time, so he and producer Dennis Burger dug into the vaults to pull out an interview from last year with Simaudio’s marketing director Étienne Gautier. In this extended cut of the conversation, Dennis and Étienne discuss how the company’s marketing strategy is evolving and why Moon by …

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The Music Man - Joe Taylor on Vinyl and Cassettes | Next-Gen Audiophiles | Curated Music Selections 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

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In this episode, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Xperience senior editor Joseph Taylor to discuss his love for vinyl, the cassette tape revival, creating the next generation of audiophiles, and the ways in which music mastering has changed over the decades. They also dig into Joe’s ongoing “Curator” series of articles, how he finds his in…

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I've Been Tested and It's True | Sick Addictions with Joclyn Stone 1:16:16

1+ y ago1:16:16

1:16:16

What is your BDSM test scores? You can take a test and see where you fit on the spectrum of fetish. We did the test live on Discord with the chat room and here was our results. Of course we only did the "not so SHORT" one but damn it was still long with lots of personality questions. Discord Podcast Chat https://discord.gg/5EUDuY8 Adult Film Star N…

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