Bottom Shelf Recording Talk

In this extended cut, our heroes move to Joey's place and add a new permanent member to the gang.  Welcome Kyle to the fray.  To celebrate, our heroes talk for too long...  They are sorry.  But at least THEY had fun.  :)

In this first episode after a long break, our heroes talk being away, Sylvia Massey, and recording failures.  Welcome back to the world.

In this pre-broken episode, our heroes talk youtube mixing contests, political podcasts, and a new line of Golden Age Projects gear.  James disagrees with clients, Joey plans for his new studio, and this will be the last episode for a little while…  See you in the future.   Mix Contest Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWQCXJYH98

In this limited episode, our heroes talk the future of mixing consoles, mixing volumes vs clipping, and monitoring.  Joey cuts deep into his finger, James gets angered by digital remasters, and they contemplate expensive headphones.

In this oddly counted episode, our heroes talk compound meters, old digital tapes, and weighted keys. Joey talks about his recent Folk Fest experience, James never finishes personal projects he starts, and hands don't always work.

In this milestone, our heroes celebrate their 3 year anniversary by mostly ignoring it.  James continues his mastering woes, Joey has a nervous breakdown, and they relish in the silent pauses.

In this soft episode, our heroes talk control surfaces, editing songs for playlists, and updates to software.  James complains about mastering troubles, Joey complains about Pro Tools being unreliable, and James complains about software updates.

In this gymnastic episode, our heroes are joined by mix engineer Roland Rodas (www.cavernofechoes.com) for conversations about onine marketing, mixing music you don't enjoy, and spending money on software.  James talks about a value to analog gear, Joey is attending an event far far away, and they need to stop for coffee early in their routine.

In this pre-approved episode, our heroes talk about when to send a client that first mix version, Softube's Console 1, and an ideal music/arts space.  James wants to experiment on people, Joey considers someone else's advice, and the peanut gallery interrups early. 

In this overpriced episode, our heroes talk EQ in context, price structures for audio work, and a big orange arts space.  Joey has a new idea for his future studio, James sponsors some live recordings, and the power plant is free.

In this contemplative episode, our heroes talk about new gear, gear clones, and price drops.  Joey complains about overcharging for boutique gear, James explores Canadian gear builders, and someone is REALLY arrogant.

In this careful episode, our heroes talk management models, heavy guitars, and resonator ukeleles.  Joey talks about smelling guitars, James hates on ganjos, and they muze about cheap gear hate.

In this disrespectful episode, our heroes trash talk the new Jayoncé single, complain about "Rap Names," discuss the networking in music.  James visits a classic local studio, Joey praises the power of the distributor, and they revisit the "Stem" vs "Multitrack" issue.

In this subterranean episode, our heroes talk about audio for Twitch, Net Neutrality, and loudness metering. Joey wants to patch in processors for YouTube, James reads podcast reviews, and they talk about modern musical garbage

In this metallic episode, our heroes are joined by Roland Rodas (cavernofechoes.com) to talk mix issues, guitars playing out of tune, and pocketing instruments.  James argues with everybody, Joey complains about pop records, and they discuss album continuity.

In this carved up episode, our heroes talk system installs, music charts, and amateur audio engineers.  James screams about graphic equalizers, Joey argues back with "people are stupid," the recording is halted midway by computer issues...  ReBooT!!!

In this alternate episode, our heroes talk templates, mix tricks, and prallel processing.  James shares mundane happinesses, Joey explains why 300 tracks are necessary, and Pepper the Puppy snuggles a sleeping chauffeur.

In this picturesque episode, our heroes don't zero, the underdeliver, and they fail to describe the scene.  James describes the "Live in Studio" radio broadcast setup, Joey networks with electro-pop, and they are unimpressed with the colour grey.

In this touchy episode, our heroes are joined by Engineer Roland Rodas (www.cavernofechoes.com) to talk mastering for vynil, new studio toys, and crappy monitoring alternatives.  Joey lectures on what bankruptcy actually is, James debates mediocre guitar players, and they all look rather unimpressed.

In this slow cooked episode, our heroes talk popular software, forum drama, and metadata.  Joey struggles to wake up, James gets a legal issue backwards, and they share a mind blowing reaction.  Also, Mary Lee fails to contribute her book learning...

In this poorly postured episode, our heroes talk drum tuning, changing drums, and chains around voices.  James talks tube gear, Joey plans to spend more money, and they disagree over stories they didn't plan to tell.  

In this shiny episode, our hosts are joined by Glen to talk shipping woes, satisfying results, and prepared musicians.  James blows up some headphones, Joey glistens in the studio lights, and Glen interrupts everybody.

In this fractured episode, our heroes are interrupted for noises, phone calls, and a snorring puppy. Joey talks about raising the couch, James learns to "Say No," and they patch together a plan for the bay.

In this normal episode, our heroes talk studio rumours, inept communication, and plugin sales. James attacks, Joey avoids, and they geek out over patchbays & normaling...  

In this indiscriminate episode, our heroes studio construction, de-couple studio structures, and other studios in the hometown.  Joey rejects ridiculous suggestions, James is horrendously disappointed by a client, and Recording Studio Rockstars’ Lij Shaw is in trouble! 

In this orderly episode, our heroes talk coffee, expensive investments, companies no longer in business, and Canadian made products. Joey spends money, James gets righteous, and they discuss mixing tips from the road.  

In this reflective episode, our heroes talk diffusion, treatment choices, and crossover points.  Joey does an impression of James, James visits another studio in town, and they look at things on their computer screens.  GREAT Radio!

In this fresh episode, our heroes talk recapturing the vibe of old mixes, a hate of SSL hype, and record label horrors. Joey talks about a new gig opportunity, James makes funny noises, and they talk through what Joey needs for his new studio.

In this self contained episode, our heroes talk about a new obsession, financing vs saving, and buying gear for the future.  James is a poacher, Joey banks on the future, and Glen Allan wanders in to talk about moving cities. Also, Pepper the studio puppy makes a lot of noise.  

In this expensive episode, our heroes discuss midi controllers, digital software, and expensive digital hardware.  Joey gets indignant over prices, James tries to convince Joey to spend lots of money, and they debate the lack of productivity from developers.

In this post-bitch episode, our heroes talk Hip-Hop in China, "On-Set" movie sound, and interns. James complains about musicians who can't hold their high, Joey grumbles about "working" on his day off, a special guest walks in unknowingly.  

In this well wrapped episode, our heroes dive in to the horrors of the HipHop scene and discuss etiquette around the studio. Joey talks about investing, James is stolen from, and a stoner gets ousted. 

In this treat of an episode, our heroes are joined by Greg Goa, CEO of Market Sound and local music producer, to talk radio jingles, producing electronic music, and his new personal studio.  Greg discusses his perspective on gear vs being a songwriter, how leaving his day job allowed him more time to pursue music, and how age should be catching up to him.  Find more information about Greg Goa at the following locations: Webistes: marketsound.ca (wedding DJ services) capitalimaging.ca (music branding) kemotreats.com (electro/hiphop artists) Instagram: @marketsound  

In this published episode, our heroes talk Wall Street, Recording Studio Futures, and instruments that are a challenge to learn.  James is thankful for home studios, Joey is disapointed at Xmas, and a couple of pictures get farmed out into the world.

In this well mowed episode, our heroes talk owning a studio vs freelancing, morning coffee routines, and band drama. Joey plans out his future business, James cries over debt, and they talk business futures... or something like that.

In this post milestone episode, our heroes discuss new gear from Warm Audio, user reviews, and learning mastering before learning to mix. James brings up the "Millenial Dictionary," Joey laments clones not being clones, and hip hoppers remain vague as ever! 

In this centential episode, our heroes talk websites, guitars, and songwriting tagedies.  James laments a reamp problem, Joey feeds a future fight, Martin vs Taylor comparison to a $300 guitar.

In this truthless episode, our festive heroes contemplate the new year with quick hitting discussion points that may or not be valid in the studio.  Roland Rodas joins to contribute to the confusion, James is worried by cheap parts that won't last as long as expensive parts that don't last, and Joey is bitter about internet arguments but likes Kenny Gioia's online asshole personality... Oh, and have a happy new year!

In this genius episode, our heroes trash hip hop culture, lametn lack of hard drive space, and contemplate low-ballers. James complains about clients with a lack of work ethic, Joey refuses to work on movies, and Roland Rodas (of Cavern of Echoes Audio) pipes in about crying drummers, after our half-wit heroes stole his office. 

In this 3-legged episode, our heroes are joined by mastering engineer Glen Allan to talk about mastering gear, studio roles, and meeting expectations.  James is frustrated by inadequacy, Joey doesn't want to overeducate clients, and Glen throws peanuts into the conversation.  

In this colluded episode, our heroes talk net neutrality, physical music platforms, and musicians who can't play to a metronome.  Joey is worked up over companies that abuse their markets, James compares American & Canadian prices, and old musician fails in the studio.

In this plugged in episode, our heroes talk DSP, frowny-face EQ curves, and good deals on plugins.  Joey complains about overused presets, James laments a wasted recording session, and an EP is saved by hardware.  

In this wholesome breakfast, our heroes talk about a local venue threatened by indecency, 12 days of advertisements, and crazy warranties. James moves speakers, Joey talks about the crazy xmas season, and they throw gear from the back of a truck on the highway! 

In this danceable episode, our heroes talk drunk polka bands, automated mixing technology, and small town music venues. James laments new problems with the studio, Joey is irrate over picky musicians, and they discuss options for recording phone interviews for the podcast. At some point the puppy interrupts the conersation.

In this rehashed episode, our heroes talk about losing touch with clients, microphone shootouts, and selling ambiance. James reconfigures microphones, Joey talks unflattering cubes, and the overheated pair discuss the problems with pocketing.  Experience the freshness of these new experiences.

In this chewable episode, our chilling heroes celebrate the 40th birthday of Joey Roach with the return of Mary Lee for conversations about radio dying, podcast sound quality, and how "Clerks II" got the LOTR summary correct. Mary Lee eats as sandwich, Joey rants about stupid people using digital gear, and James has no topics to lead the conversation with.

In this blazing episode, our heroes are joined by Val Engstrom to talk about the trials and tribulations of working with "rappers."  Joey expresses his boredom of talking about rappers, James insults a disability, and they recount the story of how BSRT began. There's also a conversation about international thievery.

In this attended episode, our heroes are rejoined to talk World War II alternate realities, revisions in Mastering, and people who complain about cheap gear. James talks about selling studio gear, Joey throws mics on the floor, and they discuss the crankiness levels of "Joey Before Coffee." 

In this lonely episode, our heroes are divided and solitary.  Joey waits helpless, miles away from the studio, and guests fail to show up to keep James from mumbling incoherently for hours... well, one hour, anyway.  James talks about podcast networks, local radio, and the new space at the studio, before helplessley grasping for topics to rant about... And a little bit of gear talk...

In this reluctant episode, our heroes are testing the new podcast studio at Two Bodies of Water Productions... and then the computer breaks.  Restarted, they talk about learning through MIDI, bad breath, and Tom Petty dying.  Joey talks about a 70's cartoon, James talks about taco volume, and they debate diffusion. What phase are we in? Need more coffee and less ranting... or more ranting.  Depends on your flavour. 

In this robotic episode, our heroes talk Transformers, angry clients, and rehearsal spaces. James gets schooled by a retiree, Joey talks about favoritism, and they discuss MIDI instruments and cient tracks. Certainly there will be some classic ambiance.