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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-end gear. We talk computers, interfaces, software, mics (from budget to baller), cables, stands, and everything in between.

I run through popular brands and setups—Pro Tools, Ableton, Shure, Neumann, Telefunken, Apple vs. PC—and explain what matters most when you're just getting started. I also talk about the learning curve that comes with recording at home and how to approach it without feeling overwhelmed.

It all comes down to this:
💡 Put in the effort, and your wallet won’t suffer.
💸 Skip the effort, and your setup’s gonna cost you.

Whether you're dreaming of a bedroom rig or a full-blown production room, this episode is your honest blueprint to getting started without getting lost.

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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 audio with a grease pencil and actual tape glue. From there, it was early computers, underpowered CPUs, and recording on everything from Apple to Windows… even Lexus.

I walk through what real-world recording schedules look like—pre-production, production, and post. The techs, the artists, the songwriters, and yeah, even the baristas who keep the sessions fueled.

Then we hit the road. I share three unforgettable live recording stories from my time on tour:
🎤 A fan battling cancer who made it to her last show on earth
🎖️ A soldier saying goodbye before his final tour in Afghanistan
🔊 A former inmate who held on to one cassette—and hope—for years

These aren’t just road stories. They’re reminders of how deep music can reach.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to this episode—raw, random, and real.
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📡 Music in this episode created using Suno AI and my own twisted imagination.

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