
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Hanging Out With Chops
Latest Episodes
Episode 5 - Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates
🎙️ Episode 5: “Outboard vs. Plugins – EQs, reverbs, delays, compressors, limiters, and gates”In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of gear—outboard and digital. I break down the why and what of...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need
Episode 4: Building a Home Studio – What You Really Need This one’s for anyone asking the #1 question I get: “What do I need to start a home studio?” In this episode, I break it all down—from the absolute basics to the high-...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound
Episode 3: From Tape to Tour – Stories Behind the Sound In this episode, we finally dig into the music—where it started for me, and how much it’s evolved. I talk about my first job working reel-to-reel tape, cutting and splicing audi...
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Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning
Episode 2: Breakfast, Burps, and a Better Morning This one took a turn. I started out planning to talk about music—but one burp later, I was deep into breakfast. In this episode, I walk you through my unfiltered morning routine: maki...
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