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Trade Secrets Podcast offers an in-depth exploration into the lives, histories, and backstories of the individuals who make the music recording industry what it is. Our focus is on the personal journeys of both renowned artists and the experts behind the glass—engineers, producers, mixers, and more. You'll hear about pivotal moments, unexpected opportunities, and the various twists and turns that have helped shape illustrious careers. From their early influences to career-defining experiences, Trade Secrets uncovers the nuances that make each guest unique. Ideal for industry insiders, aspiring artists, and fans interested in a comprehensive look into the collaborative and creative processes behind music production.

Candace Stewart


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Trade Secrets-Dusty Wakeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 84:05


    Dusty Wakeman is a true gent. He's a fabulous bass player, producer, engineer previously studio owner Mad Dog Studios, CEO Mojave Audio!I am honored to call him my friend. I hope you enjoy the cool story of Dusty's adventures in music.

    Trade Secrets-Michael Boddicker-Total Talent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 70:02


    Michael Lehman Boddicker is a renowned musician, songwriter and producer.He worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and many many others creating the soundtracks to our lives.I hope you enjoy his charming and down to earth stories.

    Trade Secrets-Jeff Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 101:36


    Jeff Ellis Worldwide isn't just a music mixer—he's one of the most accomplished and respected names in the industry. As a Grammy-winning engineer with credits on some of the most artistically revered albums of our time, including Frank Ocean's Channel Orange and Blonde, (He began his career as Frank Oceans engineer btw) Jeff has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in music production. Ranked among the top music mixers globally, he has worked with groundbreaking artists like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Joji, D4VD, Dominic Fike, Omar Apollo, Gracie Abrams, JPEGMAFIA, Snoh Aalegra, Vance Joy, Jackson Wang, Niki, 100 Gecs, Rico Nasty, The Neighbourhood.

    Trade Secrets -Steven Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 77:44


    Steven Miller-what a fascinating guy. He's a music producer, recording engineer, label exec, an innovator in the music business.He's hysterical and charming. Listen to the story about Steve Jobs...He's also a member of the exclusive wine club-Vin Audio!

    Trade Secrets-Andrew Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 69:01


    Andrew Masters is a Nashville based recording engineer and musician who grew up playing music in central Illinois. Andrew moved to Los Angeles at 20 years old and worked at Eastwest Studios as an Assistant Engineer for over 5 years, working with artists such as Weezer, John Legend, Ghost BC, Dawes, and Sum 41. Working alongside producers such as Blake Mills, Bob Rock, Billy Bush, and Rick Rubin. Andrew has a youtube channel on recording and music production called 'Studio Time' and another successful channel 'Andrew Masters' featuring some of the most epic studio setups around. Andrew runs a multi-room recording studio located just outside of Nashville in Gallatin.

    Trade Secrets-Becki Barabas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 84:56


    Becki Barabas-Harman Professional, Head of Global RelationsWhat can I say she is beautiful, funny and inspiring. Becki is a force of nature for all things good. She works with numerous charities and is always available to help people in need. She is a master at networking and people connector of the highest order within the Pro Audio community. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed getting to know her better.

    Trade Secrets -Jerimaya Grabher CEO GPS Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 66:57


    Jerimaya Grabher is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur and creative executive working in the recording industry since 1994. He has held A&R executive positions at A&M Records and Windham Hill Records. He created the RPM Directory, the industry's first “IMDB” for producers and engineers. Co-founded in 2005, he is presently the CEO of GPS Management. GPScounts among its Producer/Engineer clientssome of the most prolific creatives in the record making side of the business, working on albums with more than 150 million units sold and having won countless Grammy, JUNO, ARIA, CMA and Brit Awards. When not working, Jerimaya is particularly fond of 50s era Jazz, French wines and Hawaiian sunrises. Plus he is a member of the exclusive wine club Vin Audio!

    Trade Secrets -Clark Germain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 76:00


    Clark Germain is a Grammy and Emmy award winning producer,mixer and engineer. He is a wine enthusiast,and a vintage mini Cooper maven.This guys has it all, brains, good looks and a renaissance man's view of the world. He also speaks Italian...swoon

    Trade Secrets-Denny Tedesco

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 90:57


    Denny is an award winning documentary director/producer. Check out The Wrecking Crew, and Immediate Family documentaries on streaming.He's a fan of all things music, we love this guy!

    Damon Tedesco-Scoring Mixer for over 25 years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 73:43


    For the last 25 years Damon has specialized in recording music for film and television. He has recorded and mixed music for hundreds of commercials,TV show, films, and documentaries. Family Guy, Looney Tunes, Animaniacs. You name it he's done it! Having grown up in studios with his musician Dad Tommy Tedecso. He is humble and funny, and a real pro. Damon is a real gem in our industry.

    Trade Secrets episode 31-Adam Moseley-Producer, mixer, educator!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 81:06


    In this episode I talk to Adam Moseley. Adam is a producer, mixer, and teacher.He is really fun and super humble , just my kind of guy!Enjoy!

    Episode 29-Lenise Bent-Champion to all who record!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 79:28


    Lenise Bent is a music producer, recording engineer, foreign dialogue editor, and supporter of anyone who wants to record for music or film and TV.She has been in the trenches for a few decades now and has seen many changes in our industry, but her focus is still to assist all creators realize their vision for their music.She is a treasure!

    Skip Saylor-A Los Angeles Icon Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 71:43


    In this episode we continue talking with Skip Saylor to learn more about his career.Skip is insightful, and funny.Enjoy!

    Skip Saylor-A Los Angeles Icon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 73:47


    Skip Saylor is one of the funniest and most talented people I know. He is an amazing engineer and mixer and even worked in the building I now manage when it was Western Recorders on some Frank Sinatra sessions!I hope you'll listen and enjoy Skip's stories of how he got started and what he's up to now.

    Episode 26-Ryan Ulyate -The One and Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 78:43


    In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ryan Ulyate. Ryan is a a multi talented guy!He's an Artist, Producer, Engineer and Mixer. He is most known for his work with Tom Petty but has worked with many artists over the years. He's also a member of the exclusive wine club Vin Audio(of which he is a founding member).

    Don Randi- You've Heard These Hands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 67:42


    In this episode I talk with Don Randi.Don is an LA legend. He's a keyboard player, songwriter, band leader and was a member of the Wrecking Crew. He has played on so many albums I can't count . But notable recordings are The Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra and many others.

    Trent Slatton-Artist/Engineer/Studio Owner- Stagg Street Studios Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 112:04


    In this episode I talk with Trent Slatton.Trent is a super talented artist,producer/engineer and the proud owner of Stagg Street Studios in LA.Trent worked with me years ago at Red Zone Studios in Burbank and has continued to learn and grow as an artist and an engineer.Please check out Stagg Street Studios to see the amazing facility he owns.

    Tedi Sarafian-CEO, Barefoot Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 65:09


    Tedi Sarafian has had an interesting life to say the least. He started out working with major motion picture Moguls in his 20's, producing and writing for film. He then embraced his love of music & audio by becoming the CEO of Barefoot Sound. Tedi shares his story with wit and humility.

    Ashley Arrison-Singer and Netflix exec!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 89:43


    In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ashley Arrison. Ashley was my asst 23 years ago at Cello(same location as East West)! I couldn't be more proud, she is an extremely talented singer, and professional who is now an executive wit Netflix! Go Ashley!

    Paula Salvatore-The One and Only!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 102:04


    Paula is a Music Studio Executive with 30+ years of experience.She has been an anchor of excellence in the L. A. Recording World, from Kendun to Sound CIty to Capitol Studios, and is held in the highest esteem amongst her colleagues, artists, producers and record labels. As Vice President of Capitol Studios, she has worked with top line artists including Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, DIana Krall, Frank Sinatra, amongst others. She was instrumental in securing a "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Famefor the beloved and legendary engineer, Al Schmitt, who was both her dear friend and loyal client for years at Capitol Studios. She continues to leverage her expertise and experience, to ensure client satisfaction and secure long lasting relationships in all her endeavors.She is a recipient of a She Rock" Legend Award and is a member of NARAS, SCL,Guild of Music Supervisors, Board Member of Pacific Jazz Orchestra, and is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary, "Sound CIty".

    Producer/Mixer Behind Spotify Singles, A Tec Award Winning LA Studio and much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 83:16


    William Garrett is a Producer/Mixer and Engineer. William has worked with such artists as New Kids On The Block, Shania Twain, Brandi Carlile, Def Leopard and Mitski. William Garrett's career has covered some amazing and diverse musical genres.He has been a Producer/Mixer/Engineer for over 4 decades, and has supervised the build of multiple recording studios including the 2023 Tec Award winning facility at 555 Matteo in Los Angeles for Spotify. As the producer/mixer for the program, Spotify Singles from 2016-2024, William has worked with an astounding array of artists and supervised over 900 songs, garnering 9.5 billion streams to date. Mostrecent projects include Jon Batiste's soundtrack for Jason Reitman's upcoming film "SNL 1975", and "Bilal"-Live at Glasshaus" featuring Questlove,Common, Robert Glasper, and Burnis Travis.

    Matt Linesch-Engineer, Mixer, Producer-Studio Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 91:16


    In this episode I talk with Matt Linesch. Matt is a native Angeleno, a Grammy winning Producer, engineer and mixer. Throughout his career, Matt's work moves seamlessly between genres and eras. Primarily working out of his large format analog studios, Infinitespin in Sherman Oaks CA., Linesch's dedication to quality, and artistry are his number one priorities.

    Robin Goodchild -The brillantly funny and suave Studio manager of Volume Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 80:05


    In this episode I talk to Robin Goodchild, the ever entertaining, witty studio manager at Volume Studios in Ingelwood CA

    Ellis Sorkin-OG Engineer and Owner of Studio Referral Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 99:28


    In this episode talk with my dear friend and fellow oenophile (Wine lover) -Ellis Sorkin. Everyday Ellis helps Artists, A&R folks, Producers and Engineers find the right studio to book for their recording projects. He is invaluable to our industry, not just in LA but all around the world.

    J.J. Blair -Producer, Engineer, Bad ass Musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 103:46


    In this episode I talk with J.J. Blair who's a veteran music producer, recording engineer, and guitar player. J.J. is a gear nerd in the best way possible.

    Jorgen Carlsson- Bass player extraordinare, Producer, Mixer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 93:50


    Jorgen Carlsson-is an incredible bass player. He's played with Government Mule, Steve Lukather and many others. He is a Producer and a Mixer. Multi talented charming guy!

    Robert Carranza -Grammy Winning Producer, Mixer, Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 100:00


    Today on Trade Secrets I talk to Robert Carranza. Robert is an incredibly talented producer, mixer and engineer. He's also a partner in Brushfire Records with Jack Johnson and the man behind many great tracks you've heard over the years.

    Nathan East -Grammy Nominated, Multi Genre Bassist extraordinare

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 43:47


    Nathan East-Super talented and one of the nicest people in Music!

    Chris D'Angelo -Former Head of Global Studios and Production for Spotify and YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 84:38


    In this episode I talk with Chris D'Angelo the guy who built the most amazing studios for You Tube and Spotify. A class act.

    "Greazy" Wil Anspach-Engineer/Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 112:06


    In this episode we get the low down on Greazy Wil Anspach and how he ended up here...

    Brendan Dekora-Mix Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 52:52


    In this epiosde I talk with Brendan Dekora-East West Studios and Cello Studios Alum. Brendan is a really smart and talented guy, and an amazing photographer!

    Nick Marechal-Musician,Songwriter,Space Systems Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 67:43


    In this episode I talk to Nick Marechal. Nick is a brilliant songwriter, musician and a long time friend. Nick is an LA native, and has a lot of wonderful stories about growing up here. He's an actual Rocket Scientist, having spent the majority of his professional career as a space systems engineer.

    Jim Scott -7 time Grammy Winner Producer/Mixer/Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 103:20


    In this episode I talk with Jim Scott. Jim has worked with so many amazing artists: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, the Dixie Chicks, Tedesci Trucks and so many more. Jim shares his story with wit and charm.

    Ross Hogarth-Producer/Mixer/Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 64:21


    In this episode we talk with Grammy winning Producer,Mixer, Engineer Ross Hogarth, as he recounts his life and the adventures that got him to the present day.

    Moogie Canazio-Producer/Mixer/Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 55:40


    Man do I love this guy. Moogie is a Grammy winning mixer and engineer. He is a treasure!

    David Davis- Producer/Mixer/Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 57:35


    In this 5th episode of Trade Secrets I speak with Producer, Mixer, Engineer David Davis. David is as down to earth as they get, and funny too! He's a talented songwriter and great singer! Shhh he blushes...and yes ladies he's married.....He is an East West Studios alum and near and dear to my heart!

    John McBride-Studio owner Blackbird Studio/Blackbird Academy/Inside Blackbird

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 65:05


    In this episode we get to know John McBride. John is a producer, engineer, live sound engineer and owner of Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN. He is also the CEO of Blackbird Academy-where students can learn the art of audio engineering. John is a collector and lover of all things related to audio production and record production.

    Chris Cester Musician/Songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 57:29


    In Episode 3 of Trade Secrets I talk to Chris Cester the drummer for the band Jet. Chris is a very talented songwriter, and musician. His current projects include Jet, Mystic Knights of Amnesia and others. He's super fun and cool too!

    Mark Needham Producer/Mixer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 45:19


    In episode 2 of Trade Secrets with host Candace Stewart we'll meet Mark Needham the producer/mixer and learn about his work with artists Chris Isaak, the Killers, and Imagine Dragons.

    John Root DPA Mics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 26:54


    In this pilot episode of Trade Secrets I sit down and have a drink and a laugh with John Root-The Regional Sales Manager of DPA microphones

    Welcome to Trade Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 0:31


    Intro to the podcast where I interview people in the music industry.

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