Hanging Out With Chops
From studio sessions to breakfast rituals, from label life to life on the road—this is the real story behind the music. Join a Grammy-winning mix engineer as he shares raw experiences from years inside a major record label, unforgettable tour stories, daily routines, and lessons learned in and out of the studio. Whether you're an artist, audio head, or just love a good story, this podcast keeps it honest, soulful, and grounded in the creative grind.
Hanging Out With Chops
Latest Episodes
Episode 38 - Musical Bucket List #1: Get in the Room
Some sounds you can listen to your entire life and still not fully understand until you’re standing in the room with them.In this first installment of the Musical Bucket List, Chops explores the experience of being surrounded by a...
Episode 37 - You Built It at 70 BPM
What happens when the lights come on, the song gets counted off, and you’re not at your best?In the Season 2 premiere of Hanging Out With Chops, Chops explores an idea learned through decades of playing, recording, and producing...
Episode 36 - I Need to Tell You About Martha
After some time away from the podcast, I’m finally ready to talk about why.On June 10th, I lost my wife. I’ve tried several times to sit down and record this episode, but I just couldn’t get through it.This isn’t an episode about ...
Episode 35 – How to Turn One Album Into 2 Years of Work (Part 1: Mindset & Work Ethic)
You finished the album.Months… maybe years of work… and now it’s finally done.And this is where most artists get it wrong.They treat the release like the finish line… when in reality…this is where the rea...
Episode 34 - Why Every Musician Should Learn to Produce Their Own Music
Most people think becoming a music producer is about gear, plugins, or making beats.That’s not what this is about.In this episode, I break down why my goal for you isn’t just to make music… it’s to learn how to produce...
