EP 272 | Johnny Crowder

EP 272 | Johnny Crowder

Johnny Crowder is a vocalist/entrepreneur known for his bands Dark Sermon and Prison as well as the mental health startup he founded, Cope Notes. He’s given a TED Talk, works with NAMI, and is an outspoken advocate for mental health. ON THIS EPISODE: 16:49 – Are the arts a magnet for mental illness? 33:19 – Undiagnosed mental illness 38:20  – …

EP 271 | Bob Clearmountain

EP 271 | Bob Clearmountain

Bob Clearmountain is a legendary engineer, mixer, and producer who has worked with iconic artists such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Guns N Roses, and many more. It’s a rare opportunity to sit down with someone of his stature (because, well, hardly anyone on the planet has the resume that Bob does)- someone who can …

EP 270 | Johnny K

EP 270 | Johnny K

Johnny K is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and mixer who is known for his work with Megadeth, 3 Doors Down, Disturbed, and many more. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:07 – Home vs commercial studio 18:49 – The choice to not work soul-crushing jobs  26:17 – Showing your ideas instead of talking about them 35:08 – Letting a band sound like …

EP 269 | Phil Pusokta

EP 269 | Phil Pluskota

Phil Pluskota is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:05 – Excuses… legit or not? 11:54 – Working with the wrong people, but still succeeding 29:28 – Rebuilding a reputation 39:20 – Phil’s re-amping and guitar tones 52:33 – Common guitar problems 1:03:49 – Mixing templates  …

EP 268 | Adam "Nolly" Getgood and Ermin Hamidovic

EP 268 | Adam “Nolly” Getgood and Ermin Hamidovic

Adam “Nolly” Getgood is the co-founder of GetGood Drums and an insanely talented mixing engineer whose sound has become the template for an entire generation of bands. He’s worked with Devin Townsend, Good Tiger, and Periphery. Ermin Hamidovic is the owner of Systematic Productions, the author of The Systematic Mixing Guide, and a killer mastering engineer who’s worked with Periphery, …