Best Experimental Audio Scene Podcasts (2024)

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Ghost Audio Tour - Behind the Scenes 7:34

20m ago7:34

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The self-guided audio walking tour is a full hour of shivers, goosebumps, laughing and trying to stay alive while you discover Dublin's spooky past.Ireland's #1 radio station, RTÉ Radio 1, interviewed the creators: This report by Evelyn O'Rourke aired on "Today with Sean O'Rourke" on 26th October 2017.Purchase the full immersive audio tour here on …

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Bram Stoker Teaser 5:20

20m ago5:20

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Are you ready for BRAM Stoker Festival 2017? Enjoy this free audio preview to get you in terrifying mood! Prefer to listen via your favourite podcast player? Simply search for "Bram Stoker Festival" in your favourite podcast app.To purchase our FULL immersive BRAM audio walking tour for just €5.80, visit https://bramstoker.awesound.com Tip: Click "…

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Did Simple Plan just ruin this Disney song? 24:38

38m ago24:38

24:38

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Tyler and John discuss Disney's exciting announcement of a pop-punk covers album featuring beloved Disney songs. The boys then listen to Simple Plan's cover of Elton John's "Can You Feel The Love Tonight", the album's debut track, for the first time and give their live reactions. Going in, neither one of the…

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WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment 1:17:30

14m ago1:17:30

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My guest today is Grammy-winning London-based producer and mixer Catherine Marks, who has worked on projects for boygenius, Wolf Alice, and The Mysterines. In this episode, we discuss Upbringing in Australia Early exposure to music through parents' record collection Participation in a Yamaha piano course at an all-girls school Development of intere…

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The food-centric movies to watch after 'The Bear' 28:03

3d ago28:03

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Nothing goes better with dinner at home than movies and TV shows that make your mouth water. In this week’s episode, David Manilow gives listeners his picks for five foodie films that will make you think — and drive your hunger at the same time. Our host also shares his three favorite episodes from the latest season of "The Bear."Plus, restaurant r…

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WCA #499 with Stephen Kerrison - Touring to Mastering, Weird Jungle, Liverpool Music Scene, Instilling Confidence, Listening, and The Importance of Taste in Mastering 1:03:31

5d ago1:03:31

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My guest today is UK-based mastering engineer Stephen Kerrison, known for his work with Petbrick, Ditz, Charles Watson, Jake Isaac, Lleo, and Liz Lawrence. This is Stephen's second appearance on Working Class Audio, his first being WCA #413 alongside Katie Tavini, a fellow Weird Jungle Mastering Collective member. In this episode, we discuss Weird …

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Bands we'd be ok with never hearing from again 12:25

13d ago12:25

12:25

Send us a Text Message. With the boys off this week, Tyler and John are sharing a conversation they had after last week's episode where they discuss bands and songs they'd be ok with never hearing again. Do you agree? Let us know on our socials what bands and/or songs you'd be ok with never hearing again. Support the Show. As always, thanks for lis…

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WCA #498 with Jacob Winik - Gillman Street Experiences, Improving Live Sound, Tiny Telephone, Improved Quality of Life, and Cosmic Standard 1:09:19

12d ago1:09:19

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My guest today is Jacob Winik, the COO, Technical Director, and Sound Designer at Cosmic Standard, an audio production company he co-founded with his wife, Eliza Smith, in January 2020. Jacob has collaborated on projects with TED, Patagonia, Dropbox, KQED, Samantha Crain, Meernaa, Doe Eye, and Steep Ravine. He previously worked as an audio engineer…

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Elk Hunting and Beyond w/ Soul Summit Podcast 1:11:52

13d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

This week Trent is a guest on Soul Summit Podcast with host Courtney Prete. Trent shares the evolution of Born and Raised Outdoors, detailing its growth into a successful business through filming hunts and creating YouTube content. He also discusses their mission to entertain, educate, and inspire hunters. Trent delves into his passion for sharing …

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Sequences Podcast No253 Part 2 2:57:02

16d ago2:57:02

2:57:02

SEQUENCES PODCAST NO 253 Part 1 & 2Check out our latest double edition featuring a wide variety of music. Part 1 includes music from sequential, Berlin School, progressive, neo-classical and modular genres, perfect for those who enjoy energetic and dynamic sounds. Meanwhile, part 2 delves into ambient, symphonic, and experimental music, offering a …

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Sequences Podcast 253 Part 1 2:49:56

16d ago2:49:56

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Check out our latest double edition featuring a wide variety of music. Part 1 includes music from sequential, Berlin School, progressive, neo-classical and modular genres, perfect for those who enjoy energetic and dynamic sounds. Meanwhile, part 2 delves into ambient, symphonic, and experimental music, offering a more introspective and immersive li…

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A marathon of a tasting menu with Jake Potashnick 24:18

17d ago24:18

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Chef Jake Potashnick has cooked at fine dining spots all over the world from Sweden to Japan. His journey has led him back home to Chicago to open up his own restaurant in West Town. It’s an ambitious effort where dinner will feature a tasting menu of more than 30 courses.Potashnick joins David Manilow in this episode to talk about Feld, one of the…

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WCA #497 with Danny Reisch - Dallas Childhood Memories, Back to the Future, Daytrotter Sessions, Austin Music Scene, Moving to LA, and Making Records on Cassette 8 Tracks. 1:02:00

22d ago1:02:00

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My guest today is Los Angeles-based Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Drummer Danny Reisch, who has worked on projects for Local Natives, Dirty Projectors, Khruangbin, Barns Courtney, White Denim, Other Lives, Shearwater, Sun June, Tele Novella, Intocable, Halo video game ( last 3 seasons), The Green Knight score (a24), Disney Peter Pan score, Interview With…

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New blink-182 + Grading Alt Press' 5 best emo vocalists of all time list 32:59

19d ago32:59

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Tyler and John take a look at and grade Alternative Press' recent list of the 5 Best Emo Vocalists of All Time. Do they agree? But before they get to that, they discuss new music from blink-182, The Dangerous Summer, The Story So Far, The Used, and more. Check out blink-182's new song "Can't Go Back". Suppor…

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The reality behind food competition shows with Erica Bethe Levin 22:57

25d ago22:57

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Food entrepreneur and Chicago native Erica Bethe Levin is on a mission to expand kids' palates. That's why she founded the Globowl baby food company. In this episode, she talks about how her passion led her to a spot on the current season of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars."Plus, host David Manilow wants to know: Are food reality TV shows real or manip…

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WCA #496 with Don Zientara - Historical Significance, Studio Relocation, Curated Gear Choices, Surfing, and Staying Young, and Back to the Basement Where It All Started 1:10:38

26d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

My guest today is the return of producer/engineer/mixer Don Zientara. Don has been highly influential in the D.C. hardcore music scene for over 30 years for his work with iconic punk and rock bands, including Fugazi, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Jawbox, and The Evens. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the sound of many Dischord Records ar…

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Why Lula Cafe finally won a James Beard Award 14:31

1M ago14:31

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In the era of finding the newest and hippest spot, host David Manilow says Lula Cafe in Logan Square has created a restaurant standard that shouldn't be missed. And this week, chef Jason Hammel and his team at the nearly 25-year-old eatery won the James Beard Award for Best Hospitality.In this episode, Hammel talks to Manilow about his restaurant p…

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WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan - City of Black Sabbath, Music In the House, Mission Impossible Night, and Persistent Learning 1:10:49

1M ago1:10:49

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My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee. In this episode, we discuss Bristol Miles to Kilometers Conversion …

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Should bands feel obligated to play the hits at concerts? 45:01

1M ago45:01

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Send us a Text Message. This week, Tyler and John are back from their nearly month-long hiatus. On this episode, they explain the reasoning behind the break, answer the question of whether or not bands should feel obligated to play the hits at concerts, talk about the dumbass parent who brought their baby to the pit at a T. Swift concert, bring up …

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From low-country barbecue to a high-end Tuscan experience 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

It’s the first episode of the month and that means it’s time for Where Dave Ate. Host David Manilow shares his recent dining experiences at two very different spots: Briny Swine, which serves low-country Carolina-style barbecue in Lincoln Park, and Tre Dita, the high-end Tuscan dining at the St. Regis Chicago. Both restaurants recently opened, and …

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WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder - Battle of the Bands, Palm Pilot Payment, Recording a Scene, and The Return to Physical Goods 1:37:08

1M ago1:37:08

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My guest today is Producer/Engineer Aaron C Schroeder, who has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Hotegaia, Hallows, Arden Leas, Sharkie, Coasthouse Materials, and Hollow Earth Radio. In this episode, we discuss Texas Upbringing Roller Blading & Silverchair Battle of the Bands Early Recording Experiments Recording School Studio Watchdog Recordin…

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Sequences Podcast No 252 4:19:05

1M ago4:19:05

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New to Sequences. Richard Theisen, a Grammy Award-winning composer, vocalist, and keyboardist, is known for his alluring and emotionally evocative music that will captivate you.In the 80s, Rike Casper gained recognition with the LP Amethyst, which was highly praised in Winfried Trenkler’s cult radio show “Schwingungen”. Alias Drone’s album is a tho…

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Going old school in Little Italy with Dave Bonomi 27:42

2M ago27:42

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David Manilow is a big believer that restaurants should provide diners with a simple feeling: They really want you to dine there. In this episode, our host has a conversation with the restaurateur he believes may be the best host in the city of Chicago. Listen in for some sage advice on service from Dave Bonomi, owner of Coalfire Pizza and Peanut P…

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WCA #493 with William Garrett - Stereo Under the Stairs, Tossing X-Rays, After Hours Recording, Producing for Spotify, Hugging Smokey Robinson, and Burt Bacharach's Jacket 1:39:09

2M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

My guest today is Producer, Engineer & Mixer William Garrett. William has worked with a LARGE amount of people! That's includes Esperanza Spalding, Grouplove, John Legend, The Head and the Heart, Migos, Zara Larsson, The Shins, Max Richter, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, TLC, Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson,…

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Where to take a European visitor for a Chicago food adventure 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Where do you take Europeans to show off Chicago? It's time to board the food tour given by David Manilow to three guests from the Netherlands.In this episode, Hans Steenbergen of Food Inspiration Magazine recaps and reviews his recent Chicago foodie adventure, led by our host. Plus, our Dutch guest rates his ride on an architectural boat tour.…

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WCA #492 with Toby Campen - Mastering Mindset, Switching Lanes, Keeping Rates Up, Human Interaction, and Taking Care of Yourself 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Essex Recording His Band Crappy College Studio …

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Does Chicago have the best taco scene in the country? 26:00

2M ago26:00

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This week’s episode searches for the answer to the question: “Does Chicago have the best taco scene in the U.S.?”Host David Manilow is joined by chef Stephen Sandoval and hospitality entrepreneur Oscar Sotelo to debate just that. The two are co-owners of the Baja-inspired Diego restaurant in West Town — but their opinions are very different. The pa…

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Hunter McWaters w/ The Hunter's Quest Podcast 55:21

2M ago55:21

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Trent was recently a guest on The Hunter's Quest Podcast, hosted by Hunter McWaters. They dive deep behind the curtain on work in this industry, life, and hunting. Did you know you can get a discount on the onX Hunt app? http://bit.ly/BRO_onXHuntShop Use the promo code: BRO and you'll get a 20% discount!…

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WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella - Brothers Influence, Attraction of Tape, Laundry Room Recording, Importance of Family, and Music in Sarnico, Italy 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks. In this episode, we discuss Sarnico, Italy Brothers Influence American Music Playing Drums Recording in Middle School Pu…

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Unplugged with Yellowcard's Ryan Key (Audio Only) 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Send us a Text Message. For this episode, John and Tyler go LIVE on Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key's Twitch channel. It was a great discussion that touched on topics of the band's reunion, the reasons why they seem bigger than they've ever been, their upcoming tour, and whether or not the band has plans to make a new album. Ryan also shares how he tr…

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Sequences Podcast No 251 2:58:53

2M ago2:58:53

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As they say, better late than never. We are really busy with other non-related music works and are shortly getting ready to sell our property in Australia and business here before returning to the UK permanently.Just five bands and musicians are making their debut on Sequences. We hear about the new project by ex-Tangerine Dream member Johannes Sch…

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The high standards of chef Avgeria Stapaki 19:30

2M ago19:30

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Star chef Avgeria Stapaki came to Chicago four years ago from Greece to open up Nisos Prime in the West Loop. Now she’s moved on to Bucktown with Tama. In this episode, the chef describes how she hopes to bring the finest European-style hospitality to Chicago.Plus, Stapaki explains why she doesn’t want her menu to be limited to her Mediterranean ro…

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WCA #490 with Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald - Music with Family, San Francisco, The Creation of Otis McDonald, Hyde Street Studios, Pandemic Recording, and Working 9-5 1:26:56

2M ago1:26:56

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My guest today is artist, producer, engineer, mixing, and mastering engineer Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald, who has worked with Aloe Blacc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eric Krasno, King Canyon, Nicholas Payton, Son Little, Nigel Hall, and Adam Deitch. In this episode, we discuss Growing up in Rochester Music Teacher Dad Attic Studio Music with Family Playing Dr…

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Small spaces with big flavors 10:05

2M ago10:05

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We open the month of May with another edition of "Where Dave Ate" — as host David Manilow eats his way from Lakeview to Chinatown. In this episode, hear Manilow's recommendations for small spaces with big flavors. The journey includes Thai street food and one of the best egg sandwiches he's ever tasted. David's recommendations from this episode are…

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WCA #489 with BZ Lewis - Big Spring, TX, Tumbleweed Smith, Outlier Status, Prophetic Dreams, and The Yellow Page Crowd 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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My guest today is Composer/Producer/Engineer BZ Lewis who has worked on projects for Blame Sally, Roberta Flack, MTV, Microsoft, Mapplethorpe, World Poker Tour, Dateline, All My Children, The Shield, and Guitar Hero to name just a few. In this episode, we discuss The Origin of BZ Big Spring, TX Tumbleweed Smith Reel to Reel Duplication Outlier Stat…

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ROASTING our Spotify listening habits 35:33

3M ago35:33

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we get our Spotify listening habits roasted by AI. We also talk about new music from The Dangerous Summer and new Hopeless Records signee Karen Dió. We also follow up on The Starting Line getting a big streaming boost from Taylor Swift and the Smashing Pumpkins revealing their new guitar player. Support the Show. …

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The story behind Chicago's first family of tequila 31:14

3M ago31:14

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How did a multigenerational family-run store in Little Village become one of the nation's biggest sellers of tequila? Host David Manilow gets the full story with Mike Moreno Jr. of Moreno’s Liquors in Little Village. Moreno shares the secret for patrons aiming to discover the more than 900 different types of tequila on his store shelves.Plus, you’l…

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WCA #488 with Gavin Haverstick - Acoustical Design, Love of Music, Investing in Yourself, Creating Inspiring Rooms, Acoustic Myths, and Meeting People Where They're At 1:13:59

3M ago1:13:59

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My guest today is Acoustical Consultant Gavin Haverstick. Gavin has worked on projects for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, Louis Bell, Tim Henson, Tori Kelly, David Crowder, and Luca Pretolesi. In this episode, we discuss Small Town in Indiana Colorado State University Love of Music Highschool Sweethearts Musical Theater Love of Stability…

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Bands that SHOULD NOT be universally loved + Jack White can STFU now 55:57

3M ago55:57

55:57

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, before John and Tyler discuss bands that are universally praised by the scene but shouldn't be, they kick things off with a discussion about how The Starting Line was referenced in a new Taylor Swift song.. They also bring up Jack White and his weird call to clean up some rocks. Also in this episode, the boy…

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Chicago's cutting-edge Indian cuisine with Sujan Sarkar 26:02

3M ago26:02

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Sujan Sarkar is one of two Chicago chefs who are finalists for this year's James Beard award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes Region. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Sarkar about the Indian dining scene in the city, what it's been like to cook all over the world and where he likes to dine out.Plus, Manilow talks with chef Sarkar abou…

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WCA #487 with Steve Chadie - Sharing Knowledge, Leaving the Nest, Gig Snagging, Low Maintenance Living, and The Loudness Button 1:26:34

3M ago1:26:34

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My guest today is the return of Grammy-winning engineer and Mixer Steve Chadie. Steve has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Los Lonely Boys, Particle Kid, and Supersuckers. In this episode, we discuss The Shroom Room Rupert Neve Design The Well-Behaved Self Potty Mouth Too Much Truck Time Denton, Texas Titty Bingo Expanding Client Base Manageme…

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Sequences Podcast No 250 3:05:46

3M ago3:05:46

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This edition’s lineup brings many of the regular artist’s new albums we’ve supported over many years.With David Wright’s 30th solo release ‘Fade’, his music drifts between waves of gentle ambience and the dynamism of pulsating sequences. Hailing from the mystical isles of New Zealand, long-established Spotted Peccary Music artist Rudy Adrian. Steve…

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How big do you think Olivia Rodrigo can get? + Will she keep leaning toward pop punk? 16:17

3M ago16:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, John and Tyler take to the streets of Reddit again. This time to answer the question: How big do you think Olivia Rodrigo can get? And do you think she will keep leaning towards pop-punk more? The boys have a lot to say about this one. Support the Show. As always, thanks for listening! Want to listen to this…

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The groundbreaking Chicago chef you hardly know 22:52

3M ago22:52

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By some accounts, chef Sarah Stegner is one of Chicago's most unheralded culinary creators and connectors. She's raised millions of dollars as co-founder of three food-related nonprofits. In this episode, Stegner shares the success stories behind Green City Market, Chicago Chefs Cook, and the Abundance Setting.Plus, Stegner is also co-owner of Prai…

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WCA #486 with Ryan Ordway - Music Learned Via Camping, The Rembrandts, Fallback Plans, Client Trends, and the Portland Music Scene 58:34

3M ago58:34

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My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Songwriter, Ryan Ordway. Ryan runs The Studio Portland and has worked with 98.9 WCLZ Studio Z Series, The Heavy Heavy, Gregory Alan Isa Kov, Nature Valley, and actor Xander Berkeley. In this episode, we discuss Central New Hampshire Music Learned Via Camping Being Connected Technologically The Rembrandts Fallback…

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A terrible Fall Out Boy concert experience + Why do all pop punk bands sound the same? 33:59

3M ago33:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tyler and John take to the streets of Reddit for their topics this week. The first topic includes a 19-year-old female who had the worst experience imaginable at a recent Fall Out Boy concert. They share their thoughts on that and who they think is at fault. The second topic is from someone asking: is pop pu…

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What makes a coffee shop stand out? 21:06

3M ago21:06

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Coffee led the way to our April edition of "Where Dave Ate." In this episode, David Manilow visits with Artur Yuzvik, co-owner of Soloway Coffee in Lincoln Park. Artur and his wife, Iryna Yuzvik, opened their Ukrainian cafe on Lincoln Avenue just 13 months after moving to the U.S. from Ukraine. Manilow talks with Yuzvik about Chicago’s Ukrainian re…

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WCA #485 with Andy Nelson - Recording Friends, Financial Realities, Wedding Invitations, Getting Serious About Audio, and Postal Jobs 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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My guest today is Producer/Engineer/Mixer Andy Nelson. Andy has worked on projects for Pain of Truth, 200 Stab Wounds, Fireworks, Primitive Man, Never Ending Game, Full of Hell, Dead in the Dirt, Gridiron, Harms Way, Weekend Nachos, and Inclination. Andy is also the guitarist of Weekend Nachos, Singer/Guitarist of Dust Muscle, and bassist of Like R…

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