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 Drums
• Bill Clinton on Sax
• Recording Lessons from Dad
• Home Recording
• Steve Gadd
• Eastman School of Music
• Moving to San Francisco
• Intro to Pro Tools
• Coast Recorders
• Jazz Mafia
• Connecting the Dots
• Becoming a Producer
• Micky Hart Band
• YouTube Library
• Identity Crisis
• The Creation of Otis McDonald
• Facebook Sound Collection
• Pandemic
• Royalties
• Song a Week
• Hyde Street Studios
• Working 9-5
• The New Music Industry
• Financial Philosophy
• Pandemic Recording

Matt's Rant: Another Habit Talk

Links and Show Notes

• From Matt's Rant Mike Seniors Multitracks
• Joe's Site
• Sebastian Richard on WCA
• Michael Romanowski on WCA
• Alberto Hernandez on WCA
• Alan Evans on WCA
• Nino Moschella on WCA
• Pedal mentioned in interview

Credits

• Guest: 
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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 Status
• David Koresh
• UT Austin
• Guilt Over Leaving Music
• Prophetic Dreams
• Starting a Production Company
• Making a Movie
• Moving From Texas
• Easily Digital Audio
• Riding a Bike
• San Francisco Studio
• Working in a Mall Music Store
• Media Creature
• Luck
• POPTUNA
• Company Splits
• Working with New Beginners
• Music Libraries
• Saving Early
• Frugal Living
• Work-Life Balance
• Yellow Page Crowd

Matt's Rant: Taking the Weekend Off

Links and Show Notes

• BZ's Site
• BZ's Dad's Site

Credits

• Guest: BZ Lewis
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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
• Robotics and Mechanical Engineering
• Working for Auralex
• Laminating Battery Cells
• Going Solo
• Relationships
• Hiring People Better Than You
• Rider Leadership Solutions
• Investing in Yourself
• Adding Value
• Meeting People Where They're At
• Underestimating Isolation
• Building Codes
• Aiding Contractors
• Working with Dolby
• ATMOS Rooms
• Creating Inspiring Rooms
• Storage Space
• Lighting
• Acoustic Myths
• Planning for the Future
• Core Values

Matt's Rant: Stepping Outside The Bubble

Links and Show Notes

• Haverstick Designs
• Richard Carasco on WCA

Credits

• Guest: Gavin Haverstick
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith 

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
• Management
• Painfully Introverted
• Networking
• Willie Nelson
• Leaving the Nest
• College Ball
• Leaving Texas
• Making it Work
• Being Challenged
• Time to Make The Doughnuts
• The Inner Asshole
• Staying Invisible
• Wendel Junior
• Missle Command
• Low Maintenance Living
• Ikigai
• Free Work
• Gig Snagging
• Legal Pads
• Mold Sickness
• Recalls
• Thinking About Quitting
• The Loudness Button
• Commitment
• Willing to Learn
• Nighttime Calm
• Financial Advice
• Sharing Knowledge

Matt's Rant: Tune Out

Links and Show Notes

• Steve's Site
• Steve's first episode
• Titty Bingo

Credits

• Guest: Steve Chadie
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Plan
• LA Kicking his Ass
• Not Going to Berklee School of Music
• Starting on Tape
• Home Studio Struggles
• Moving to Portland
• Clear Lines Between Home and Work
• Studio Portland
• Facelift for an Old Studio
• Portland Music Scene
• Speaker Choice 
• Ready to Record
• Client Trends
• Mark Rubel
• Focusing on the Client
• Songwriter Perspective

Matt's Rant: Food for Thought

Links and Show Notes

• The Studio Portland
• Pete Morse on WCA
• Todd Hutchison on WCA
• Jason Phelps on WCA
• Mark Rubel on WCA
• Kevin Becka on WCA

Credits

• Guest: Ryan Ordway
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

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 Rats, a self-described art education dropout and a former synthesizer tech.

In this episode, we discuss

• Early Days
• Middle-Class Western Household
• School band 
• Columbia College
• Getting Serious About Audio
• Recording Friends
• Pricing 
• Music Industry's Challenges
• Financial Realities 
• Postal Workers
• Imposter Syndrome
• Partnership with Pete Grossman
• Chasing Other Sounds
• Wedding Invitations
• Navigating Financial Waters
• Future Plans 
• Financial Tips

Matt's Rant: Pricing

Links and Show Notes

• Bricktop Recording
• Weekend Nachos

Credits

• Guest: Andy Nelson
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest today is Mix Engineer Fernando Reyes. Fernando has worked on projects for The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Fabio Capri, ARIZONA, and Idina Menzel. He has also spent the last 7.5 years as Michael Brauers' assistant. 

In this episode, we discuss

• Lima, Peru
• Exposure to Computer Recording
• Early Recording
• Leaving Lima
• Challenging Cultural Norms
• PowerPoint
• Planning Ahead
• Therapy
• Full Sail
• Flying Solo
• Adulting
• Life in a Different Language
• Grandparents Spoiling
• Friends
• Alternaitves to School
• Electric Lady Studios
• General Assistant 
• Michael Brauer
• Longevity
• Raising Questions
• Thrown Into the Deep End
• Doing His Own Thing
• Lessons Learned
• ATMOS
• New York to Miami
• Watering The Seeds
• Having Family Close
• Taking Meetings
• Building Community
• Management

Matt's Rant: The Gear We Choose

Links and Show Notes

• Fernando's Site
• Michael Brauer on WCA

Credits

• Guest: Fernando Reyes
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is composer, producer, and engineer Lars Deutsch.

Lars has worked with 88 Rising Accura Adidas Amazon Anthony Anderson (Transformers) Blacklist (Trailer) Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) Budweiser California Energy Upgrade CBS Conde Nast (featuring BTS, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Rihanna, Black Pink, Alicia Keys, ASAP Rocky and Dolly Parton, Chris Hemsworth, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Malin Akerman, Idris Alba, Hillary Duff, Scotty Pippen, Dwayne Haskins, Danielle Brooks, Kendrick Sampson and Billy Eichner) Epson FOX Flying Theater Mexico City Generali Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan) Intel IRKO Higher Brothers Honda Hyundai Ian McKellen (Lord Of The Rings) James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) Joji Kate Micucci (Scrubs, Big Bang Theory) Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) Katie Melua Keith Ape Keke Palmer (Hustlers) Lewis Hamilton Magic Wands MBL Mercedes Neckermann Niki Nowness (Louis Vuitton) Oreos Palm Springs Film Festival Patrick Williams Paul Alexander Juutilainen Philip Rivers (NFL quarterback) Philips Rachel Shelley (Deep State) Red Bull Rich Brian Ruinart Stephen King's The Passenger Tencent The Martian (trailer) The Masked Singer Toyota Voices for Children VW Wink Martindale (Tic-Tac-Dough)

In this episode, we discuss

• Heavy Metal and Soccer
• Classical Music
• Excited About Guitar
• Studying in London
• Composition
• Audio Branding
• Impact Mixing
• Berlin
• German Stereotypes
• Love of Los Angeles
• Brute Force Network
• Working with Irko
• Mixing on His Own
• Prodixing
• Development
• Cash Flow
• Always Working
• Flagship Projects
• Pricing
• Voice Doubles
• Credits
• Revisions

Matt's Rant: Always Be Learning

Links and Show Notes

• Lar's Site

Credits

• Guest: Lars Deutsch
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Grammy-winning producer/mixer/finisher Ken Lewis. Ken has worked on projects for BTS, The Old Kanye, Taylor Swift, and David Byrne.

In this episode, we discuss

• Working from Ohio
• Playing Guitar at 10
• Basement Records at 16
• Berklee College of Music
• Parents Support
• Go Getter Attitude
• Talent is the Entry
• Moving to New York
• Getting Mugged
• Soundtrack Studios
• Interning Etiquette
• Specializing
• Cancelling Vacations
• Working From Home
• Leaving New York
• Producing Remotely
• Being Perceived as Too Expensive
• ATMOS
• Running A Little Factory
• Having Open Heart Surgery
• Getting More Rest
• Make More Money Than You Spend
• Money Press
• Mixing Night

Matt's Rant: Reflecting on Mark Rubel

Links and Show Notes

• Mark Rubel WCA #034
• Ken's Site
• Mixing Night

Credits

• Guest: Ken Lewis
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest today is Grammy-winning engineer Brendan Dekora, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Steven Wilson. 

In this episode, we discuss

• Sibling Music Taste
• Marching Snare
• Attraction to Audio
• Parents Support
• CRAS
• What You Put In
• Moving to LA
• Runner Blues
• Paying People in Outboard Gear
• Building a Portfolio
• Raising Your Rates
• Charging What You Are Worth
• Assistants on the Phone
• East West/Cello
• Having the Courage to Say Yes
• Wearing the Right T-Shirt
• Being Ready for the Gig
• Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
• Winning a Grammy
• Focusing on Mixing
• Working From Home
• Recalls
• ATMOS

Matt's Rant: The Bigger Picture

Links and Show Notes

• Brendan's Site
• Brendan's Podcast

Credits

• Guest: Brendan Dekora
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith  

My guest today is Pete Grossman, Producer/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering Engineer and owner of Bricktop Recording in Chicago, Illinois. Pete has worked with Veil Of Maya, Inclination, Frail Body, Gates to Hell, and Weekend Nachos. 

In this episode, we discuss

• Library Research
• Playing Guitar Upside Down
• Guitar Lessons
• Jazz Band
• Columbia College
• Family Building
• Family Business
• Studio Building
• Contractor Pricing
• Isolation
• Word of Mouth
• Low Overhead
• Property Taxes
• Local Hardcore and Metal
• Calendar Management
• Covid
• Accommodating Clients
• Remote Work
• 18 Years of Business
• Balancing Family
• Growing Financially
• No Console
• Future Studio Plans
• Chicago Recording Studios

Matt's Rant: Business Continuity

Links and Show Notes

• Pete's Studio
• Bricktop on Instagram

Credits

• Guest: Pete Grossman
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
• Announcer: Chuck Smith