Best ProAudio Podcasts (2024)

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HOWA EP 126 - ANDY FALCONER 1:42:46

1h ago1:42:46

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Im going to read from the press release this time coz its a good’n The simpatico sophomore album by the unstoppably prolific Alex Paterson and fellow Orb original Andy Falconer is an epic sail through the sky at night. Helmed by gentle spirits with warmth in their hearts, ‘SETI’ feels cold and dark, yet also glowing and welcoming. Aboard a cosy can…

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#253 - Paul Vincent 2:05:44

2h ago2:05:44

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Paul Vincent is the Founder (in 1978) of Vincent Lighting System’s Company, which sells and services theatre, television and architectural lighting and rigging systems, and related equipment. Vincent Lighting System’s also provides an extensive rental inventory, production and rigging services, and in stock theatrical supplies. Paul sold Vincent Li…

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Insights In Sound 148 - Chris Meyer, Synthesist/Sound Designer 49:09

3h ago49:09

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From his pioneering work in vector synthesis with Sequential Circuits and beyond to his sonic endeavors with modular synths, Chris Meyer has been a major force in the evolution of electronic music. We caught up with him at his home in New Mexico.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#252 - Dizzy Gosnell 1:53:43

9d ago1:53:43

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Dizzy Gosnell is the Vice President of Production for Bandit Lites, He has been a part of the Bandit family since 1993 but he first met Michael 40 years ago when Strickland was the production manager for Blackfoot and he was on the lighting crew with Meteorlites for Iron MaidenDizzy started in the lighting business in England in the late 1970’s tou…

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#251 - Ola Melzig 2:20:22

10d ago2:20:22

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Ola Melzig began as a stagehand working on local shows in Stockholm 1989. Over the last 20 years he has gone on to produce high profile shows beginning with the massive Eurovision Song Contest, but also The Commonwealth Games, The Nobel Prize Awards and recently serving as Executive Producer of The American Song Contest as well. In February 2017, O…

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Insights In Sound 147 - Robert Scovill, Live Sound Pro 1:11:39

11d ago1:11:39

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Insights In Sound - Robert Scovill, Live Sound Pro - S15, E7 He's fingered the faders for artists as diverse as Rush, Tom Petty, Kenny Chesney, Prince, Toto, Jackson Browne, Alice Cooper, Matchbox Twenty, and the Go Gos, consulted on technologies from Avid, EAW, and more, written articles and blog posts, and inspired a generation of up and coming a…

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HOWA EP 125 - MATTHEW HERBERT 1:20:02

16d ago1:20:02

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Bones.... Wind.... Caves.... A simpler time When we apes first tooted.. the fluuuute Yes it’s wild how far we’ve come and Matthew Herbert and I go back a bit too .. I mean not to the flute tooting era but we go back. He speaks during this chat of his achievements as an evolved ape and many had me gasping ! He tells of multiple slippers that he can …

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#250 - Neel Vasavada 1:49:41

26d ago1:49:41

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Neel Vasavada is the founder and president of Overdrive Energy Solutions.Neel is a driving force in the movement to bring green technology to the events industry. His engineering background and experience with both sustainable energy and live entertainment business development has led him to found Overdrive Energy Solutions with his co-founder Jahn…

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Insights In Sound 146 - Rafa Sardina, Producer - S15 E 6 57:23

21d ago57:23

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Aside from his five Grammys, 14 Latin Grammys, and a vast and diverse discography, it's Rafa Sardina's deep connection with the music and the artists he has worked with that makes him truly one of a kind.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#249 Michael Keeling 1:53:39

28d ago1:53:39

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Michael Keeling is a Production Designer, Creative/Show Designer Director and as it says on his website, Veteran (he said it not us!) as Creative and Producer for Live Concert, Festivals, Content, Artist-Production, Media Campaigns and Creative Productions. Michael has worked with incredible artists including Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay, Justin Timber…

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Insights In Sound 145 - Kelly Snook, Inventor/Futurist 56:26

1M ago56:26

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A true renaissance woman, polymath, and big picture thinker, Dr. Kelly Snook is a music producer, technologist, NASA scientist, inventor, educator, and researcher whose work truly places her at the axis of art, science, and technology.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#248 - Phay MacMahon 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

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Phay Mac Mahon started his career in production management in 1976 with Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats. Since then he has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Pink, Shakira, George Michael, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Nicki Minaj, Ricky Martin and Garth Brooks. Phay has also provided Production Management for corporate cli…

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#247 - Joe Casanova 1:36:07

1M ago1:36:07

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Joe started back in the 80’s on the rental and production side of Century Music Systems Inc and worked as a staff engineer prepping tours, repairing equipment, training new road staff, and then engineering shows for Showco. Some of the artists for Showco were Prince, Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney. Fo…

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Insights In Sound 142 - Larry Fast, Synthesist 1:22:50

1M ago1:22:50

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His early fascination with synthesis led to touring and recording with legendary musicians including Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, and Foreigner, as well as his own highly-acclaimed Synergy series of recordings. We do a deep dive into Larry Fast's musical and creative journey.By Daniel Liston Keller

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Insights In Sound 144 - Dominic Milano, Synthesist/Historian 50:48

1M ago50:48

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Dominic Milano's work as Editor of Keyboard Magazine put him at the forefront of documenting a new era in synthesis and music creation. We cover his work reporting and being a part of the growth of an industry, as well as his work in digital video and the multimedia revolution.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#246 - Mike “FINN” Finocchiaro 1:43:49

2M ago1:43:49

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Mike “FINN” Finocchiaro is a twenty-five year veteran of the live entertainment industry. With roots as a touring lighting technician and a successful career in event production, Mike has grown to be one of the most well respected production managers working today. Over two decades spent touring the world Mike honed his skills as a master of organi…

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#245 - Bob Harmon - Eggshell Lighting Company 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

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Robert (Bob) Harmon is one of the hands down NICEST guys in the industry. You know you've made a mark in this industry when Bob approaches you at a tradeshow and hands you a bag of Hawaiian coffee. Bob started his first business at 12 years old and founded Eggshell at 16.This year Eggshell Light Company will be celebrating 50 years. Eggshell Light …

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#244 - Claude Viens 2:07:26

2M ago2:07:26

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⁠Claude Viens is a Product Specialist at Lighting at AVL Media Group in Montreal, Canada. Claude is responsible for projects and support in North America. Claude spearheaded AVL’s continued growth in the professional lighting and visual effects marketplace. His 30+ years of experience spans a wide range of disciplines from Lighting, Live Events, Li…

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#243 - Jim Woodward 2:07:16

2M ago2:07:16

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Jim Woodward is an award-winning designer whose expertise is 3D visualization, rendering, and modeling for a wide variety of industries including concert & theatrical events, film, television, corporate events, trade shows, museums, architectural firms, and retail. Jim has been incorporating CAD and 3D visualization into the entertainment workflow …

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HOWA EP 124 - JASON LIM of INSTRUO 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

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Superbooth 2024 here I come Im in a rush but I promised a show so here it is :) This is the second celebration of a wonderful maker in the eurorack world. Meet Instruo. The company was founded by Jason Lim who is the guest on this episode and we discuss how a company like this can exist in the wild electric world. The kind of knowledge it takes. Th…

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#242 - Steve Warren 2:05:45

2M ago2:05:45

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Steve Warren was a Shareholder and Director of Avolites Ltd until to its recent sale to Robe. For over 35 years, Steve was the public face of the console and dimming manufacturer. He began his career designing electrical layouts for hospitals, police stations, and public buildings, before joining Avolites in 1984 and working his way up into a techn…

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Insights In Sound 141 - David Helfand, Music Industry Attorney and Philanthropist 55:33

3M ago55:33

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One of a handful of attorneys who manage to balance the legal and creative complexities of our industry, David Helfant has represented both the artists and the companies behind some of the biggest songs, movies, and more.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#241 - Michael Nevitt, Crossfade Design 1:41:53

2M ago1:41:53

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Michael has spent 30+ years in the entertainment industry. First as a freelancer, then in 2011, Michael joined forces with other designers to create Crossfade Design, LLC. During that time, he has created designs for small,medium and large-scale events worldwide. Michael is the President / Senior Designer at Crossfade Design and guides its overall …

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HOWA EP 123 - MATTHEW OF ALM BUSY CIRCUITS 1:19:20

3M ago1:19:20

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Im joined by Matthew Allum (ALM/Busy Circuits) as we discuss the origins of one of the best loved and most popular eurorack modules of all time Pam’s New Workout (and subsequent PRO form) How does a person go from having a thought of an afternoon to running one of the worlds most beloved modular synth companies? All shall be revealed! For those sen…

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#240 - David Haskell from Gateway Studios 1:12:15

3M ago1:12:15

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David has been in the industry more than 40 years. He was President at Morris | Light & Sound, Integration before SoloTech acquired Morris. David is now the President of Business Development for Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS). Gateway Studios & Production Services offers turnkey production service solutions for the live music touring,…

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Insights In Sound 140 - Val Garay, Producer 36:37

3M ago36:37

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He's been behind classic tracks from artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Kim Karnes, and Neil Diamond, with a career stretching from 3-track tape to Pro Tools. We talk about what's changed and what remains the same.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#239 - Jeff Cranfill from SES & Concert Stuff Group 1:46:12

3M ago1:46:12

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Jeff Founded Special Event Services in 1986 with Jim Brammer in Brammer’s Winston-Salem garage. SES is an industry leader in audio, lighting, video, design, staging, and live event production for businesses, religious organizations, and major recording artists. Since 1987 Jeff has provided scenic, show and lighting design for SES clients worldwide.…

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HOWA EP 122 - ROBERT HENKE 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

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were you the co-developer of ableton live? ah no but Mr Henke very much was. Think about that for a minute. It’s easy to forget as he’ll never bring it up without being prompted. He’s not big on the dwelling and far more interested in his current obsessions. Special interests (SPINS) as they are called are the things driving the REAL artists of whi…

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#238 - David Milly 1:52:27

3M ago1:52:27

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David sold his lighting business, TLS Inc to 4Wall back in 2012 and stayed on to work with the company for three years before taking a different approach to life. Now David is retired and manages some real estate and spends time renovating his current house with his wife DeAnn. They both did some community theater work and consulted on a few lighti…

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#237 - Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED 1:34:02

3M ago1:34:02

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Glenn Roggeman is the CEO of The AED Group. He founded AED in Belgium in 1985 as a dry-hire rental company for lighting and sound equipment. Today, the AED group is a major player in the audio-visual market in Europe, employing more than 300 people in eight countries - Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and United Arab…

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#236 - Dan Braun 1:32:46

3M ago1:32:46

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Talk about career spans - Dan Braun started his legendary career path more than 45 years ago. In fact this year will mark Dan’s 30th year working with mega-act, Metallica where he remains their Show Director today - while delivering the best show he can to their massive audiences around the world. Longevity in this industry isn’t by accident, and D…

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#235 - Matthias Hinrichs 2:44:22

3M ago2:44:22

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Matthias Hinrichs is a Product designer and innovator. Specializing in the Obsidian Control Systems for Elation Professional. Matthias has a focus on user experience, usability and workflows to make complicated tasks easy and fun for the user. As a product manager for lighting control systems he was tasked to analyze the creative process of lightin…

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Insights In Sound 139 - Denny Tedesco, Filmmaker 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

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We do a deep dive into Denny's early career and development as a filmmaker, his learning curve in creating "Wrecking Crew," and his subsequent work on "Immediate Family," as well as his current projects.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#234 - Richard Cadena 2:09:55

3M ago2:09:55

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Richard Cadena is an ETCP Recognized Trainer, an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician with over 36 years of experience in live event production. He is the author of several books, and the technical editor for Lighting and Sound America, Lighting and Sound International, and Protocol magazines. As a freelance lighting designer and lighting consu…

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#233 - Josh Allen / 3LR Design 2:02:31

3M ago2:02:31

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Josh Allen has been actively contributing to the lighting industry for more than thirty years. He held the position of principal consultant with Theatre Consultants Collaborative (TCC), where for over a decade, as member of the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC), he consulted on the design of hundreds of performing arts venues throughou…

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HOWA EP 121 - JESSE HARRIS 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

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With 20 albums under his own name and his instrumental group Cosmo, the man knows how to make a record. He is a wildly accomplished and successful songwriter. For example in 2003 Harris he received the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for Norah Jones’ breakout hit “Don’t Know Why,” from her debut album, Come Away With Me, which has sold almost 30 …

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#232 - Thomas Kubik / Tour Manager and FOH Engineer 1:43:23

4M ago1:43:23

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Thomas Kubik started his career 28 years ago and took the classic course from stagehand to behind the console and touring. He has been touring since 1999 with Euro and metal bands including InFlames, Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Fear Factory, Angra, Lacuna Coil, Moonspell and Chimaira. Thomas has been extremely lucky to travel to pretty much all continen…

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Insights In Sound 138 - Healthy touring 58:38

4M ago58:38

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Healthy Touring - Maintaining a Healthy Headspace on the Road Music Industry Therapists Collective psychotherapists Jodi Milstein and Whitney O’Malley are joined by veteran tour director David “51” Norman and live sound engineer Wayne Pauley for an exploration into common challenges faced by touring professionals, and how individuals can bolster th…

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#231 - Mickey Curbishley 1:42:10

4M ago1:42:10

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We are very happy to have Mickey Curbishley back on the Podcast, the last time he was on the show was back in September 2019. You can listen to Mickey’s previous Podcast recording on Spotify episode #45 and hear all about how he got into the industry by selling t.shirts on tour with AC DC and his first Lighting Tour with Sir Elton. Stories from gro…

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Insights In Sound 137 - Same As It Never Was 51:47

4M ago51:47

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Same As It Never Was - The Role of the Producer in the Post-Major Label Era The post-major label era has changed everything about making music. Artists can go it on their own, from writing and recording to releasing and promoting their work. We talk with well known producers about how the role has changed for them, and what remains the same. Live-s…

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Insights In Sound 136 - Do You Hear What I Hear? 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Recorded live at the NAMM Show 2024. Front of House. Monitors. Artist. Three perspectives on the same performance, completely different but indelibly intertwined. Join three members of Kenny Chesney’s touring family — bassist Harmoni Kelley, FOH engineer Robert Scovill, and Monitor Engineer Phill "Side Phill" Robinson — as they share their perspect…

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Insights In Sound 135 - NAMM Accessibility Panel 48:05

4M ago48:05

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How can the music industry create more accessibility for the blind and visually impaired? We take up the conversation with advocates Joey Stuckey and Jay Pocknell. Taped live at the NAMMShow 2024.By Daniel Liston Keller

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#230 - Todd Spencer 1:56:48

4M ago1:56:48

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Todd’s career spans more than 25 years with firms varying in size from $1M to $3B in revenues, with over 18 years in executive leadership roles, working with both startups and established companies to guide strategic and operational growth, acquisitions, turn-arounds, and business sales. Really smart guy with a very patient and collaborative approa…

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#229 - Marian Sandberg 1:38:28

4M ago1:38:28

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Marian Sandberg Started doing PR for Jack Kelly/Group One in 1996 and barely left the industry since! Marian has diverse work experience spanning several industries and is currently the Vice President & Market Leader for LDI, DSE, and XLIVE at Questex. Prior to this, Marian worked at Informa from November 2016 to December 2019 as the Content Direct…

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