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Working Class Audio

The Working Class Audio Podcast pulls back the curtain on the professional recording world. Host and audio engineer Matt Boudreau talks with guests from music, film, games, restoration, and beyond—diving into their real-world journeys. No fluff, just honest conversations about the wins, losses, money, collaboration, and survival strategies that define a career in audio. It's recording life from a working class perspective.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In 2008, Schneider was nominated for the German music award Echo for his work on "Kapitulation" by Tocotronic and "Limbo Messiah" by the Beatsteaks. In 2018 and 2022 he was nominated for the German music Award "Preis für Popkultur" as "favorite Producer". 

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Hansa Studios

 The Pixies

 Gil Norton

 Gordon Raphael

 New York

 Berlin

 Disco Powder

 Gentrification

 Obscuring Audio

Links and Show Notes:

 Moses on Instagram

 Moses website

Matt's Rant: Walking.....yes walking

Credits:

 
Guest: Moses Schneider

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Ady Parzentny. Adrian Parzentny is a German‒Polish music producer, audio engineer, and creative adventurer. With over 13 years of travel and music production experience, Adrian has recorded traditional musicians across Morocco, the Sahara Desert, and beyond — often in remote villages, mountain ranges, and DIY setups built inside vans and hotel rooms.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Barcelona move

 Audio Nomad book

 Studio connections

 Modeling

 Freelance audio

 Travel recording

 Gear philosophy

 Artist support

 Music mediums

 Authentic living

 Intuition guides

Links and Show Notes:

 Get the book! 

 Listen to Ady on WCA #468

Matt's Rant: More Discipline

Credits:

 
Guest: Ady Parzentny

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, and musician Assaad Lakkis, the creative force behind Bull Funk Zoo and owner of Bull Funk Studios in Dubai. Assad’s career blends boundary-pushing rock, funk, and experimental sounds with his work producing and recording artists from around the world, making him a central figure in the Middle Eastern music scene.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 The Bullfunk Identity

 Time in the US

 Bullfunk Studios

 Learning and Mentorship

 First Studio Challenges

 Job Market in Dubai

 Current Home Studio

 Financial Realities

 Client Acquisition 

 Diversified Income

 Continuous Learning

 Perseverance

 Mental Health

Matt's Rant: Self-employed discipline

Links and Show Notes:

 Bull Funk Zoo: https://www.bullfunkzoo.com/

 Bull Funk Studios: https://bullfunkstudios.com/

 Bull Fuunk Zoo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BullFunkZoo/videos

Credits:

 
Guest: Assaad Lakkis

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer, engineer, mixer, Toby Lloyd who runs Tiny Triumph Recordings in Wellington, New Zealand. Toby's career spans working in film (The Hobbit Trilogy, Avatar, Mortal Engines) as well as music by playing a central role in the New Zealand Music world. 

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Producing And Mixing Music

 Rooftop Recording Studio

 Meditation And Cold Plunge

 Punk Rock Beginnings

 110 Studio Rejections

 Sound Recordist On The Hobbit

 Learning In Collaboration

 Eight Years In Film

 University Studio Engineer

 Full-Time Music Producer

 Intimate Studio Design

 New Studio Lease

 Parenting Five Children

 Artist Relationship Building

 Financial Discipline Strategy

 Wellington Music Challenges

 Safe Space For Artists

 Staying In New Zealand

 Stories Of Perseverance

Links and Show Notes:

 Toby's Studio

Matt's Rant: A Brainstorm

Credits:

 
Guest: Toby Lloyd

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer/engineer/musician Pierre de Reeder. Pierre owns and runs 64 Sound and is a member of the band Rilo Kiley. 

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Rilo Kiley

 LA Survival

 64 Sound

 Dave Trumfio

 Recording on 8 Track Cassette

 New Studio Business Model

 Bonding with the Landlord

 The Hunt

Links and Show Notes:

 64 Sound

 Rilo Kiley

 King Size Sound Labs

 Rob Schnapf on WCA

 Profit First Book

 You Are a Bad Ass at Making Money Book

 The Psychology of Money

Matt's Rant: Money Talk

Credits:

 
Guest: Pierre de Reeder

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Mark Pistel. His extensive credits include influential work with Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy and Consolidated, as well as notable collaborations with artists such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Grace Jones, Hercules and Love Affair, Chuck Prophet, Rykarda Parasol, Machines of Loving Grace, Holly Herndon, Los Mocosos, and many others.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Growing up in Duluth

 Vibrant San Francisco Scene

 Sampler Revolution

 Disposable Heroes Album Production

 Jack Dangers

 Adapting to Industry Changes

 Union Work

Links and Show Notes:

 https://www.markpistel.com

Matt's Rant: Differences

Credits:

 
Guest: Mark Pistel

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

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

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer & Producer Stefan Bock. His credits include productions for Peter Maffay, Herbert Grönemeyer, Sarah Brightman, Yello, 2L, Berliner Philharmoniker and Deutsche Grammophon.

Due to his expertise in the field of immersive audio, Stefan Bock is a renown speaker at international congresses, including those of the Audio Engineering Society and the Association of German Sound Engineers. He is also a regular lecturer at the ARD.ZDF Medienakademie.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Being Too Early

 Inventions

 Immersive Audio

 Pure Audio Streaming

 MSM Studios

 The Beauty of Niche

 Good Acoustics

Links and Show Notes:

 Pure Audio Streaming

 MSM Studios

Matt's Rant: Nerd Groups

Credits:

 
Guest: Stefan Bock

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #553 with Stefan Bock – Being Too Early, Inventions, Immersive Audio, Pure Audio Streaming, and the Value of Good Acoustics Spaces.

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back producer, mixer, composer and songwriter Daniel Holter. Daniel first appeared in 2018 on WCA Episode #179. Over the years, Daniel has mixed music by artists such as Nick Lowe, Field Report, Over The Rhine, Amos Lee, Blitzen Trapper, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Phil Keaggy, Crowded House, Dead Horses, WebsterX, and Ryan Higa. He’s also composed and/or produced thousands of cues currently being used by such varied clients as Apple, Nike, Google, Microsoft, GM & Gatorade, virtually all of the top shows on HBO, ESPN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and all across the globe in tv, radio, advertisements, video games and film.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Studio Aesthetics

 Hospitality

 Making Artists Feel at Home

 THUD Studios

 Relationships

 Cashflow

 Seattle

 Family Business

 Candles

Links and Show Notes:

 Daniel on WCA #179

 
The Candles! (discount Applied on Checkout)

 THUD Studio

Matt's Rant: The Curse

Credits:

 
Guest: Daniel Holter

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #552 with Daniel Holter – Studio Aesthetics, Hospitality, Presentation, Relationships, and Cashflow

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Engineer and Composer Dane Giordano who has engineered artists for Warner, Sony and Universal Music Group. Dane has composed music for Film, Video Games, Television and more! He is also one of the House Engineers at Young Avenue Sound & Sun Studio.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 First Studio Experience

 Touring Survival Methods

 Bad Engineer Experiences

 Positive Studio Experiences

 Flat Rates

 Engineering Transition 

 Sun Studio 

 Electrical Audio Internship

 Steve Albini's Kindness

 Professional Studio Habits

 Embrace Beginner Mindset

 Clients By Word-Of-Mouth

 Financial Discipline 

 Diversifying Services

Links and Show Notes:

 Dane's Site

Matt's Rant: Session Documentation in the 21st Century

Credits:

 
Guest: Dane Giordano

 
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

 
The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #551 with Dane Giordano – Sun Studio, Steve Albini's Kindness, Financial Discipline, and Diversifying Services

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning Producer/engineer/mixer, Justin Francis who has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz and Lauren Daigle.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

 Early Music Passion

 Audio Production Path

 Studio Immersion

 Formal Audio Training

 Nashville Career Growth

 Efficient Studio Culture

 Navigating Payment Ethics

 Community Client Insights

 Nashville's "Clicky" Nature

 Remote Studio Benefits

 Beyond Music Row

Links and Show Notes:

 Justin's Site

Matt's Rant: Simplification

Credits:

 Guest: Justin Francis

 Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau

 WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell

The Voice: Chuck Smith

WCA #550 with Justin Francis – Remote Studio Benefits, Nashville Efficiency, Beyond Music Row, and Navigating Payment Ethics

Working Class Audio Session #136 with Kevin Becka!!! A discussion with Kevin Becka who is currently the co-director and instructor at The Blackbird Academy in Nashville.

WCA #136 with Kevin Becka

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