Podcasts about soundstage

This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with SoundStage! Ultra's Jason Thorpe and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to discuss their trip to Vienna for High End 2026—the first time the world's most important hi-fi show has been held outside Munich in more than two decades. Did the move affect the show? Was there a demographic shift among attendees? What were the most impressive products, rooms, and demonstrations? And perhaps most importantly, were the Vienna sandwiches up to par? Sources: High End 2026 coverage fromVienna, Austria, on SoundStage! Global: https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/high-end-2026-vienna-austria Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:06:46 Taking attendance 00:09:22 Quantity and quality of the rooms 00:14:23 How'd it sound? 00:28:33 The best record Jason ever heard 00:31:30 Bowers & Wilkins 800 D5 00:32:40 A demographic shift? 00:35:02 The offsite controversy 00:36:27 A 21st century player piano 00:43:53 Outro music: "To Be the One” by Israel Wasserman

In this episode of Talking Art, Kelli and Estlin Feigley of Fresh Films discuss their ambitious vision to bring a multi-stage film and television production facility to Rock Island, Illinois. The planned $12 million soundstage project aims to create new opportunities for filmmakers, artists, students, and creative professionals while strengthening the region's growing creative economy.The conversation explores the impact a professional production facility could have on the Quad Cities—from attracting film and television projects to creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and expanding opportunities for arts education and workforce development. Kelli and Estlin share how Fresh Films is working to build not only a production space, but a creative ecosystem that can benefit the entire community.

In this episode of the King Hero's Journey, we're deep diving into the Hero's Journey through the lenses of sound, film, stage, archetype, and creation with an extraordinary panel:Roy “FutureMan” WootenKery KG GreeneMicah EllarsWhat brings us together is a shared fascination with the Hero's Journey as a living structure moving through human experience.FutureMan and Kery explore where sound meets the Hero's Journey—through rhythm, music, vibration, improvisation, and the unseen architecture beneath creativity itself.Micah brings his perspective from filmmaking, screenwriting, performance, Gurdjieff's work, and direct exploration of the unconscious and the workings of how art and transformation intersect.And I'll be listening through my own angle on the Journey as a map of conscious experience—one that reveals the patterns draining life force and offers the possibility of stepping beyond those patterns into freedom.This panel conversation moves across multiple dimensions of creation and consciousness.Inside this episode, we explore:how the Hero's Journey shapes sound, visuals, and transformational artstage and screen performance as archetypal expressionactors, musicians, and creators as living carriers of mythic patternsoctaves and the Fibonaccithe esoteric meaning of creation on the Journeythe relationship between rhythm, consciousness, and transformationthe potential impact of creative work on humanitywhere freedom is actually foundThere's a point where art stops being entertainment and begins functioning as a medium for growing what's essentially human.This conversation lives in that territory.And with these three powerful creators together, I suspect we'll go well beyond the planned conversation and into the unexpected synergies that emerge when deep pattern recognition meets lived creative experience.Find Them:Roy “FutureMan” Wootenwww.futuremanmusic.comKery KG GreeneYouTube for Greene Moseshttps://youtube.com/@greeneguy9651?si=bziVHOOk5_3KCNCkCOUNTRY MUSIC HOFhttps://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/fwisNashville Music Academy profilehttps://www.nashvillemusicacademy.org/instructors/kery-kg-greene/Micah Ellarshttps://www.instagram.com/micahellars/Discover deprogramming and archetype courses at www.bethmartens.comApply for a zero-cost, one-on-one chat about working together: https://www.bethmartens.com/awaken-your-journey-archetype-applicationFind out your King Hero Archetype in ten minutes: https://www.bethmartens.com/king-hero-archetype-quiz-sign-upApply to become a House of Free Will Member: https://www.bethmartens.com/house-of-free-will-applicationDo a starter online course: Deprogramming 101 or Find Your Sacred Purpose If we're just meeting...I'm Beth Martens—founder of the House of Free Will, pattern hunter, archetype reader, podcaster, author, coach trainer, and  business coach. My calling has truly been a life-or-death matter. After a decade as a corporate VP in my family's firm, eight transformative trips to India, and a three-year battle with cancer nearly 25 years ago, I turned to archetypes and deep deprogramming work to save my life.Despite doing everything wrong based on limited health knowledge, I accessed the hidden inner roots of what was keeping me sick, stuck, and unconscious. Letting those patterns go changed everything. I went from dying to living almost overnight.Today, I help people who love truth more than their beliefs—people who want to serve with their life's work and walk their Hero's Journey—to deprogram the beast system from within and stop unconsciously feeding the forces that harm us.I host the King Hero interview series, where I spotlight leaders, entrepreneurs, movement makers, and lovers of freedom who are carving new paths in a world that desperately needs them. And I also share my own voice, insights, and stories through my new solo podcast, Beth of Fresh Air.

This week on the SoundStage! Network Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Blake Alty, product manager for Paradigm and Anthem, along with John Bagby, managing director at PML Sound—the parent company behind Paradigm, Anthem, MartinLogan, and GoldenEar. Together, they discuss how brands maintain distinct identities under one corporate roof, how manufacturing scale affects modern hi-fi, the industry's generational divide, the partnership with WiiM, and whether high-end audio risks losing touch with ordinary music lovers as million-dollar systems increasingly dominate the conversation. Sources: “Paradigm Shift—The Bagbys Are Back!”: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1350-paradigm-shift-the-bagbys-are-back “A Fantastic Gateway: A Q&A with Paradigm's Zoltan Balla and Blake Alty on the New Monitor SE 8000F Loudspeaker”: https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/feature-articles/1186-a-fantastic-gateway-a-qa-with-paradigms-zoltan-balla-and-blake-alty-on-the-new-monitor-se-8000f-loudspeaker Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:07:21 Maintaining separate brand identities 00:11:30 Economies of scale 00:13:54 Defining value in an uncertain economy  00:17:11 The future of million-dollar hi-fi 00:20:39 The myth that kids don't care about good sound 00:24:03 Headphones 00:25:55 The next generation 00:29:16 Wonder Twin Powers, Activate! 00:33:04 Education matters 00:34:52 Ten years down the road? 00:40:43 Outro music: "Crystal Ball” by Adv3n7ur35

One great co-write can change a career, but only if you understand what actually happened in the room. We sit down with Louisiana country music recording artist Karen Waldrop to get specific about the songwriting process behind “Me Again,” including what it was like writing with hit writer Danny Wells, how the melody and structure came together, and why the best collaborators know when to lead and when to get out of the way. If you're a songwriter, an indie artist, or just a listener who loves the story behind the song, this conversation is packed with real craft, not mythology.From songwriting we move into the studio, where Karen shares what she learned working with producer Garth Fundis and what it takes to track a record in iconic Nashville spaces like Sound Emporium, Soundstage, and BMG Studio A. We also talk about making music that holds up in 2026 listening environments, including Dolby Atmos mixing for immersive audio and why she's pushing for the best possible sound. Karen breaks down a bold independent artist strategy too: touring songs before releasing the full project, using real-time audience reaction to guide what comes next.The emotional center is her new release “Keeping the Faith,” a hopeful country song rooted in belief, prayer, and the decision to keep moving even when life hits hard. Karen opens up about going through divorce while finishing a positive record she calls “No Way Back,” why honesty with fans matters, and how her community showed up through a Mother's Day video built from fan-submitted photos and stories. We also zoom out to the bigger legacy she cares about most: her long-term charity work supporting Haiti through homes, clean water, and music-driven fundraising.Subscribe for more artist interviews, share this with a friend who loves country music storytelling, and leave a review if you want more conversations like this. What helps you keep the faith when the plan falls apart?Episode LinksKaren Waldrup: https://karenwaldrup.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the showLinksJay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/JFS Countdowns/Playlists: https://jayfranze.com/playlists/ContactContact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranzeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranzeEverywhere: @jayfranzeServicesServices: https://jayfranze.com/services/BooksBooks: https://jayfranze.com/books/MerchandiseMerchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/SupportSupport: https://jayfranze.com/support/Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/Shout OutsHigh Mountain Breezes Music: https://highmountainbreezesmusic.com/VR Knives: https://www.facebook.com/VRKnives

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Brent and Dennis dig deep into the new “Meta” for in-ear monitors, which some say will replace all IEM target curves even though it's not a target curve. Got it? Yeah, us neither. Then they ponder whether the radical creations of a new artsy fartsy speaker company have any merits other than loosely resembling Chewbacca. In segment three, they are forced to discuss Wilson's new flagship speaker based only on what legacy audio publications said about it, since it appears Audio Unleashed's invite to the unveiling slipped unnoticed into our spam folder.

Wes Parker came by to play in the DC101 Sound Stage and it was really fun getting to hear his music and talk to him with our live audience! We talked about how the tour has been going great aside from a few minor van mishaps, not being shy and having fun with the videos that he posts, how hard it is to sing underwater, the excitement of his new album 'Super Rare' that's coming out in June 5th, being on the All Things Go Festival at Merriweather and what we'll be seeing soon and down the road. Big thanks to Wes and his band for coming to play at the Sound Stage. I hope you get to check out his music and see the show. Wes is ready to take it to the next level!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Access editor Dennis Burger to discuss the remarkable technology behind JL Audio's new fully active, DSP-optimized Primacy loudspeakers, including the three-way T6 tower and two-way T3 standmount model. Do these highly integrated speakers point toward the future of high-end audio, or are they a radical detour from traditional hi-fi thinking? Along with debating the concept itself, the group also digs into Doug's early listening impressions and what makes these speakers so different from most of today's high-end designs. Sources: “JL Audio's First Hi-Fi Speakers Rethink Stereo—Primacy T6 and S3” by SoundStage Network: https://youtu.be/m2yuMHwr8TQ?si=rpIeewakT7ulK7Ja Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:03:06 The rumours of JL Audio's demise… 00:16:47 A radical approach? 00:23:08 We can't show, but we can tell 00:26:08 Yeah, they cost that much! 00:27:40 The real future of real high-end? 00:32:48 Achille's heel or nah? 00:33:45 OK, but do they even sound good? 00:42:28 Outro music: "Flying Above the Sun" by Yehezkel Raz feat. Sivan Talmor

Cancioneros podcast viajó a Ciudad de México para encontrarse con el guitarrista, productor y activista Tom Morello, horas antes de su primer concierto solista en el Festival Vive Latino. En este episodio, expandimos las fronteras con nuestro primer invitado global. Cofundador de Rage Against the Machine y miembro de Audioslave y Prophets of Rage, Morello abre su cancionero junto a Albina para compartir las canciones y artistas latinoamericanos que han marcado su historia personal y política. Desde su vínculo con las luchas por los derechos humanos en América Latina hasta su mirada sobre el rol del arte en tiempos de crisis, el episodio conecta música, política y acción colectiva. El recorrido incluye a Víctor Jara, junto a artistas como Maná y Bad Bunny. Puedes ver el video podcast en el canal de YouTube KEXP Podcasts, con subtítulos en inglés y en español. Cancionero curado por Tom Morello: “El Derecho a Vivir en Paz” – Víctor Jara “Oye Mi Amor” – Maná “NUEVAYoL” – Bad Bunny “Soldier in the Army of Love” – Tom Morello Una producción original de KEXP en español.Más info en kexp.org/el-sonido Créditos: Host & Producer: Albina CabreraEditorial Editing: Dusty HenryAudio Mastering: Jackson Long Videographer: Omar Fernando Rios AlanizOriginal Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro)Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonido Footage sources: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — “Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) Acceptance | Inducted by Ice-T | 2023 Induction Ceremony” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9smVi1cs44Y Tom Morello — “Pretend You Remember Me (Official Video)” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOVH0L4PvA Rage Against the Machine — “Bombtrack (Official Video)” (2011), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUaL1FnotRQ Rage Against the Machine — “Bombtrack (Live at Soundstage, 1992)” (uploaded 2012), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbwbwXNenw SergioFanAction — “Tom Morello | Vive Latino 2026” (2026), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89gg17DNv_I Distortion Radio — “Rage Against The Machine – Bulls On Parade (Live at Woodstock ’99)” (2014), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFmEK6RX-EA neulevel — “Audioslave – Show Me How To Live (Live, 2004)” (uploaded 2010), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w2Kw10G2nc Prophets of Rage — “Prophets of Rage (Official Video)” (2016), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2220MdXVPGw Rage Against the Machine — “Killing in the Name (Official Video)” (2009), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWXazVhlyxQ Not a Silent Observer — “Suffering in Silence: Argentina’s Dirty War & Mass Disappearances” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20aMmYkaCs France 24 English — “Chile still grapples with legacy of Pinochet dictatorship” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNtSErSuMoY Rage Against the Machine — “Documentary Pt. I (The Battle of Mexico City)” (2019), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgUOgd4lIY8 Factum — “Prophets of Rage en Vive Latino 2017 (Full HD)” (2017), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPSKDgpOLtg NFL — “Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show” (2026), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6FuWd4wNd8 Maná — “Oye Mi Amor (Official Video)” (2010), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0p8yTqj8i4 Felipe Rebolledo Sáez — “Víctor Jara en Perú (1973 recital)” (uploaded 2014), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXBrp3oAIM Tom Morello — “Soldier in the Army of Love (Lyric Video – Short)” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E1BMWCf--AI Happy Mag — “Tom Morello at ICE protests in L.A.” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcWqslkKrwM Photography: Tom Morello Harvard Yearbook (1986); Tom Morello official Facebook & Instagram Photography: Tom Morello in Argentina supporting Madres de Plaza de Mayo — Anabella Nolasco / Rolling Stone Photography: Rage Against the Machine live in Iguanas — ratm.live For the second episode of the 2026 season, El Sonido: Cancioneros traveled to Mexico City to meet guitarist, producer, and activist Tom Morello. We talked just hours before his first solo performance at the Vive Latino Festival. In this episode, we expand our boundaries with our first global guest. Co-founder of Rage Against the Machine and a member of Audioslave and Prophets of Rage, Morello opens his songbook alongside Albina to share the Latin American songs and artists that have shaped his personal and political journey. From his connection to human rights movements across Latin America to his perspective on the role of art in times of crisis, the episode connects music, politics, and collective action. The journey includes Víctor Jara, alongside artists like Maná and Bad Bunny. You can watch the full video podcast on the KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel, with subtitles available in English and Spanish. Cancionero curado por Tom Morello: “El Derecho a Vivir en Paz” – Víctor Jara “Oye Mi Amor” – Maná “NUEVAYoL” – Bad Bunny “Soldier in the Army of Love” – Tom Morello An original KEXP production in Spanish.More info at kexp.org/el-sonido Credits: Host & Producer: Albina CabreraEditorial Editing: Dusty HenryAudio Mastering: Jackson Long Videographer: Omar Fernando Rios AlanizOriginal Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro)Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonido Footage sources: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — “Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) Acceptance | Inducted by Ice-T | 2023 Induction Ceremony” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9smVi1cs44Y Tom Morello — “Pretend You Remember Me (Official Video)” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOVH0L4PvA Rage Against the Machine — “Bombtrack (Official Video)” (2011), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUaL1FnotRQ Rage Against the Machine — “Bombtrack (Live at Soundstage, 1992)” (uploaded 2012), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbwbwXNenw SergioFanAction — “Tom Morello | Vive Latino 2026” (2026), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89gg17DNv_I Distortion Radio — “Rage Against The Machine – Bulls On Parade (Live at Woodstock ’99)” (2014), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFmEK6RX-EA neulevel — “Audioslave – Show Me How To Live (Live, 2004)” (uploaded 2010), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w2Kw10G2nc Prophets of Rage — “Prophets of Rage (Official Video)” (2016), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2220MdXVPGw Rage Against the Machine — “Killing in the Name (Official Video)” (2009), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWXazVhlyxQ Not a Silent Observer — “Suffering in Silence: Argentina’s Dirty War & Mass Disappearances” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20aMmYkaCs France 24 English — “Chile still grapples with legacy of Pinochet dictatorship” (2023), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNtSErSuMoY Rage Against the Machine — “Documentary Pt. I (The Battle of Mexico City)” (2019), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgUOgd4lIY8 Factum — “Prophets of Rage en Vive Latino 2017 (Full HD)” (2017), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPSKDgpOLtg NFL — “Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show” (2026), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6FuWd4wNd8 Maná — “Oye Mi Amor (Official Video)” (2010), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0p8yTqj8i4 Felipe Rebolledo Sáez — “Víctor Jara en Perú (1973 recital)” (uploaded 2014), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXBrp3oAIM Tom Morello — “Soldier in the Army of Love (Lyric Video – Short)” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E1BMWCf--AI Happy Mag — “Tom Morello at ICE protests in L.A.” (2025), via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcWqslkKrwM Photography: Tom Morello Harvard Yearbook (1986); Tom Morello official Facebook & Instagram Photography: Tom Morello in Argentina supporting Madres de Plaza de Mayo — Anabella Nolasco / Rolling Stone Photography: Rage Against the Machine live in Iguanas — ratm.live Support the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by Simaudio's product director, Étienne Gautier, for a wide-ranging conversation about where hi-fi is headed—and what needs to change. They discuss the lack of industry standards, what hi-fi can learn from other sectors, the real value of trade shows, the role of education, and how today's “hustle culture” mindset affects both companies and consumers. Sources: “Inside the Moon 371: Étienne Gautier on Simaudio's New Compass Collection”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/inside-the-moon-371-etienne-gautier-on-simaudios-new-compass-collection/ “Simaudio's North Collection: The Future of Hi-Fi?”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/simaudio-s-north-collection-the-future-of-hi-fi/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:03:31 Organizing the industry and setting standards 00:12:03 Cross-polination in hi-fi 00:14:01 Journalistic standards? 00:17:46 Trade show blues 00:19:35 Education and exposure 00:25:33 Coming out of the basement 00:32:03 Connected vs. disconnected 00:31:49 Outro music: “Magilla Trench” by Art Against Agony 

In the Season 5 premiere of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth sits down with Conradin Amft, CEO of T+A Elektroakustik, to explore how high-end audio needs to evolve to reach a new generation. The conversation digs into the headphone-to-hi-fi pipeline, the growing appeal of all-in-one systems, and why user interface, user experience, and industrial design now matter as much as sound quality. Amft also explains what hi-fi can learn from other industries—and how a legacy brand experiments without losing its identity. Sources: “Selling Emotions: Conradin Amft on T+A's History and Future”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/selling-emotions-conradin-amft-on-tas-history-and-future-then-to-now-hi-fi-tomorrow/ “Made-in-Germany Hi-Fi and Playback-Control Software from T+A”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/made-in-germany-hi-fi-and-software-from-ta/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:06:00 The headphone-to-hi-fi pipeline 00:12:00 The appeal of all-in-ones 00:15:57 Inspiration from other industries 00:22:06 UI and UX 00:24:40 Aesthetics matter more than ever 00:30:20 Testing new waters 00:31:49 Outro music: “Take Me Home” by Channel 13

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode we're joined by current students Mateo, Atharva and Kya - three executives of Schulich Soundstage, a music club on campus that's loved by all! We hear about the history of Schulich Soundstage, all the cool events and workshops they host, all the ways in which students can get involved and much more. Mateo, Atharva and Kya also share their experiences being students at UCalgary, and drop some insightful advice for our incoming students! 

What does it mean for audio gear to be “technically correct,” and why should listeners care? In the fourth-season finale of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth and producer Dennis Burger are joined by John Siau, vice president of Benchmark Media Systems. He discusses his background in the broadcast industry and how that experience shaped Benchmark's engineering-driven approach to audio design. The conversation explores the evolution of DAC technology, the relationship between hi-fi and professional audio, and the ongoing balance between listening impressions and objective measurements. Siau also explains why he believes accurate measurements ultimately lead to better musical performance and addresses common misconceptions about digital audio. The episode concludes with a look at Benchmark's commitment to designing and manufacturing its products in the United States, and why the Syracuse, New York–based company sees domestic production as both a practical and philosophical choice. Sources: “Florida International Audio Expo: Aretai and Benchmark Present a No-Nonsense Showstopper”: https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/florida-international-audio-expo-2026-tampa-usa/1255-fiae-2026-aretai-and-benchmark-present-a-no-nonsense-showstopper Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:07:09 DACs of a different era 00:10:03 Why hi-res matters for production 00:12:43 What does transparency mean? 00:16:00 Hi-fi vs. pro audio 00:19:09 Listening vs. measurements 00:23:32 Linear phase and the issue of ringing 00:27:50 Nerding out on Nyquist 00:33:41 Born (and built) in the USA 00:40:03 Outro music: “Seven Seasons” by The Days

Episode 356In this engaging conversation, Malcolm Weldon shares his journey from aspiring recording engineer to seasoned production manager and event producer. He discusses the challenges and rewards of touring, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of family support on his career. Malcolm reflects on his early experiences, the lessons learned in the music industry, and the inspiration he drew from iconic artists like Earth, Wind & Fire. His story is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the power of connections in achieving success in the competitive world of live events. In this engaging conversation, Malcolm shares his journey from a young music enthusiast to a seasoned production manager in the music industry. He reflects on his experiences working with iconic artists, the evolution of touring, and the importance of mentorship.The discussion highlights the challenges and excitement of modern productions, the significance of hiring for character, and the impact of social media on the music landscape. Malcolm's passion for his work and the joy of creating memorable experiences for fans shine through as he looks ahead to the future of touring.This episode is brought to you by Delicate Productions and ETC

It's All Up To You – The Dells – (The Dells - Freedom Means – Cadet LP & 45 – 1971) – Eternal Journey – The Arrangements and Productions Of Charles Stepney BGP LP – 2026Precious Is My Love – Jon Lucien – (Precious Is My Love Majestic Soul Arts Records International CD) – Search For My Inner Self – Ace/Kent – CD/LP – 2026All My Love – Tommy Hill – (Thomas Lee Hill In The Persuaders) Forthcoming Summit Super Disco Edits 45 – 2026Hypnotised – The Brooklyn Players – (2003 Recording UK Newspaper Giveaway) Forthcoming Home Of The Good Groove 45 – 2026I'm Sad We've Broke Up – Regional Garland & Mixed Sugar – (Regional Garland & Mixed Sugar The Complete Works Now & Again 2012) – Forthcoming IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2026Here For You – Bill Wilson – (Moses Dillard & the Tex Town Display Now LP – 1969) Here I Am Again – 2026Hard Times Are Coming, Hard Times Are Here - The Gaslight – Forthcoming Soul Junction – 2026She's Gone (Alternative Mix) – Hamilton Movement – (Look Out Records 45 1976) Now & Again Records 45 – 2026One Question – Daniel Saxman Fuqua – One Question – 2026Take A Look At Me – Point 5ve – 2026Coming Through – Tyrand – 2026I Ain't Worried – The Ruffcats & Doug Shorts – 2026Darling Please Tell Me – Roscoe Robinson – (Why Must It End – Soulscape CD Mono Mix – 2008) Sound Stage 7 45 1967Let Me Be Myself – Roscoe Robinson – Paula Records 45 – 1971You're All I Need – Roscoe Robinson – That's Enough P-Vine LP – 1989Gangster Girl (Phil Ward Extended Edit) – Regional Garland & Mixed Sugar – (Regional Garland & Mixed Sugar The Complete Works Now & Again 2012) – Forthcoming IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2026When The Game Is Played On You – Bettye Swann – (Atlantic 45 1974) Forthcoming Soul4Real LP – Feel The Feeling – 2026I'm Afraid Of Losing You – Newcomers feat Randy Brown - Forthcoming Creative Soul 45 (Andy Tats Taylor & Cliff Steele) – 2026Thank You For Your Love – Roscoe Robinson - Oh What A Joyous Day - 2010I'm Burning And Yearning (For You) – Roscoe Robinson – Sound Stage 7 45 – 1969So Called Friends – Roscoe Robinson - Roads & Rails – Gerri Records CD – 1998Time – James Emmanuel - 2026Whats Her Name – Ol' June & The Ashburns – Forthcoming LRK records 45 – 2026When All Is Said And Done - Michelle David & The True-Tones – Soul Of A Woman – Record Kicks LP – 2026Gone With The Wind – Brother Wallace – 2026I'm The One You Need – Bill Wilson - Here I Am Again – 2026Best In Me – Lindsey Webster & Anthony Hamilton - Music In Me – 2026Can't Get Over You – Tommy Hill – Tommy Hill – (James Simpson Band Penetration – Penco Records 1980) (Thomas Lee Hill In The Persuaders) Forthcoming Summit Super Disco Edits 45 – 2026Come A Long Way Baby – Roscoe Robinson - So Called Friends – Roscoe Robinson - Roads & Rails – Gerri Records CD – 1998Why Must It End – Roscoe Robinson – (Why Must It End – Soulscape CD Mono Mix – 2008) Sound Stage 7 45 1968Let Me Know – Roscoe Robinson – (Why Must It End – Soulscape CD Mono Mix – 2008) Sound Stage 7 45 1968Never Alone – Roscoe Robinson - Oh What A Joyous Day – 2010The Deed - Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics – 2026You Went Away Too Long – The Womack Sisters – 2026Just Because Of You (Unissued Alternative mix) - The Gaslight – Forthcoming Soul Junction – 2026Always – John P Kee & Jac Ross - Tribute To A Legend: Rance Allen, Chapter 3 - 2026

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast producer and SoundStage! Access editor Dennis Burger to offer a sneak peek at what's ahead in season five of the podcast. They discuss Dennis's recent editorial, “Yet Another Navel-Gazing Editorial About Boomers, Kids, and the Future of Hi-Fi,” as well as a manifesto from SoundStage! Network founder Doug Schneider titled “A New Year's Wake-Up Call for the Hi-Fi Industry,” and what it all means for the long-term health of our hobby, our industry, and the media outlets that cover them both. Sources: “Yet Another Navel-Gazing Editorial About Boomers, Kids, and the Future of Hi-Fi” by Dennis Burger: https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/feature-articles/1368-yet-another-navel-gazing-editorial-about-boomers-kids-and-the-future-of-hi-fi “A New Year's Wake-Up Call for the Hi-Fi Industry” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/2024-a-new-years-wake-up-call-for-the-hi%E2%80%91fi-industry Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:01:27 The hi-fi demographic shift from 10,000 feet 00:10:02 Can video games be hi-fi? 00:13:51 Does the dominant entertainment medium influence the hobby? 00:30:29 Why is “movies vs. music” a thing? 00:43:05 The marketing trap 00:54:36 Outro music: “Strata” by Lake Union

Spéciale 100% LIVE Fab Four Beatles-Some other guy (live)-The Beatles bootleg recordings 1963 (13)Beatles-The hippy hippy shake (live)-The Beatles bootleg recordings 1963 (13)Beatles-Roll over Beethoven (live)-The Beatles bootleg recordings 1963 (13)Paul McCartney-I'm in love again- Klaus Voorman's A sideman's journey (09)P.McCartney-San Francisco bay blues (live)-Unplugged (91)P.McCartney-I lost my little girl (live)-Unplugged (91)Jeff Lynne-I want to tell you (live)-Concert for George (03)G.Harrison-While my guitar gently weeps (feat. E.Clapton) (live)-Live in Japan (92)P.McCartney-Something (feat. E.Clapton) (live)-Concert for George (03)G.Harrison-Isn't it a pity (live)-Live in Japan (92)P.McCartney-Maybe I'm amazed (live)-Over America (76)J.Lennon-Instant karma! (live)-Power the people (One to one concert) (25)R.Starr-Photograph (live)-VH1 Storytellers (98)P.McCartney-Band on the run (live)-Over America (76)P.McCartney-Beware my love (live)-Over America (76)R.Starr-Never without you (live)-Live at Soundstage (07)Rory Storm & the Hurricanes-Brand new Cadillac (Ringo Starr on drums)-The many faces of the Beatles (16)R.Starr-Don't be cruel-"Weight of the world" single (92)P.McCartney-Ain't that a shame (live)-Tripping the live fantastic (90)P.McCartney-If I were not upon the stage/Hey Jude (live)-Tripping the live fantastic (90)P.McCartney-Coming up (live)-Tripping the live fantastic (90)P.McCartney-India (jam live)-Secret show (02)Sam Brown-Horse to the water (live)-Concert for George (03)G.Harrison-Cheer down (live)-Live in Japan (92)P.McCartney-Best friend (live)-Red rose speedway (archive collection) (18-73)Traveling Wilburys-Last night-Traveling Wilburys vol. 1 (88)R.Starr-With a little help from my friends (live)-Live at Soundstage (07)

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Thomas Gunvaldsen, Project Lead at Arendal Sound, to discuss his path into audio, Arendal Sound's evolution, and the design thinking behind the new 1610 series of loudspeakers. Gunvaldsen explains how the 1610 series applies key concepts from Arendal's flagship 1528 series to deliver high performance at a lower price—and what truly sets it apart from the company's earlier designs. Sources: “Arendal Sound 1610 Loudspeakers: Near-1528 Performance, Lower Price” on SoundStage! InSight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNKB5PML1LY  “The Norwegian Speaker Company More Audiophiles Need to Know About: Arendal Sound” on SoundStage! InSight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Hmz0cYTBY  “Arendal Sound's Big Leap” on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast: https://www.soundstage.life/e/arendal-sound-s-big-leap-innovation-impact-and-a-transformational-year/ “Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 Loudspeaker” review by Philip Beaudette: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/2021-arendal-sound-1528-monitor-8-loudspeaker Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:05:42 From car to home 00:08:33 Flirtations with snakeoil and the road to objectivity 00:11:04 A side quest in China 00:15:44 The longest interview ever 00:19:08 Speaker evolution 00:28:33 1610 00:35:00 A lot of holes 00:37:35 Outro music: “Plantation” by Omri Smadar 

As Bryston marks its 50th anniversary, host Jorden Guth sits down with CEO James Tanner for a wide-ranging conversation about where the company came from—and where it's going next. Bryston's roots trace back to medical electronics before the company transitioned into high-performance audio in the 1970s, when Chris Russell began designing amplifiers that would define the brand's reputation. In this discussion, Tanner reflects on Bryston's history, its long-standing commitment to manufacturing in Canada, how and why aspects of the famous warranty have evolved, and what the next 50 years could look like for one of high-end audio's most enduring companies. Along the way, the conversation touches on manufacturing realities, brand recognition, and—inevitably—some Canadian hockey talk. Sources:   “The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner” on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast: https://www.soundstage.life/e/the-history-of-bryston-according-to-ceo-james-tanner/   “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum Dynalab—All Under One Expanding Roof” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1785-canadian-hi-fi-trilogy-axiom-audio-bryston-and-magnum-dynalab-all-under-one-expanding-roof Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:07:40 When's our anniversary? 00:11:39 Making more, not less 00:14:20 Where does the factory end? 00:15:17 Brand recognition matters 00:18:38 Warranty changes 00:21:49 The next 50 years of Bryston 00:24:40 Two Canadians talking about hockey 00:26:21 Outro music: “Blues for Leo” by Amos Ever Hadani 

This week's Hollywood leading man turned radio detective is Dana Andrews, who starred on screen in Laura, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Boomerang, and more. On the air, Andrews played Matt Cvetic, undercover agent, in the syndicated series I Was a Communist for the FBI. We'll hear a pair of his adventures in Red-bashing: "Pit Viper" and "Jump to the Whip." Plus, Andrews plays a reporter out to clear a wrongfully convicted man in a radio adaptation of Call Northside 777 from Hollywood Sound Stage (originally aired on CBS on December 27, 1951).

Southern Avenue has collected multiple Blues Music Awards and Grammy nominations with their unique blend of blues, roots and soul music.  On this Edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast, hear an exclusive performance by Southern Avenue on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2025 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.Sound by Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

For this landmark 100th episode (Season 4, Episode 22), current host Jorden Guth is joined by original hosts Dennis Burger and Brent Butterworth for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast. Together, they look back at how the show began, why it needed to change, and how it has grown across four seasons into what it is today. Sources: “‘The World's Best-Sounding Power Amplifier' of 1977—Electrocompaniet's Surprising 52-Year History” by SoundStage! Network: https://youtu.be/gu49PjqtyiI?si=tm3GF1PuRzHSkU7P Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:01:04 The origins of the podcast 00:05:23 Passing the baton to Jorden 00:10:40 Technical difficulties 00:15:48 Turn, turn, turn 00:28:31 Why we care where it's made 00:37:12 We get comments! 00:43:25 Doug's master plan 00:48:07 Outro music: “Bamba African Market” by Kaleido Sea 

Detroit's Queen of the Blues, multiple award winner Thornetta Davis, joins Jesse and Audrey on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2025 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on this Edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast.Sound by Michael Wolf.  Image courtesy of Thornetta Davis.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Host Jorden Guth travels to Stavanger, Norway, to visit T-Time Vinyl Plant, where he sits down with general manager Sigve Håland to discuss how the facility came to be, why it's located where it is, and how modern vinyl records are actually made. The conversation then moves step by step through the pressing process—from lacquers and stampers to presses, cooling, and quality control—explaining what truly matters for sound quality in today's vinyl era. Sources: T-Time Vinyl Plant: https://t-timevinylplant.com/ “T-Time Vinyl Plant record pressing” by SoundStage! Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1402154741482521 Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Origin stories 00:04:10 Norwegian . . . vinyl? 00:07:14 Good vibes 00:10:53 Why press locally? 00:12:59 Keep cool, man! 00:16:36 Pellets to platters 00:19:49 QC 00:22:37 What about the rejects? 00:28:17 The future of T-Time 00:30:44 Outro music: “There” by Lake Jons

Award winning Blues pianist Bruce Katz plays live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2025 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on this Edition of the Blues Radio International PodcastFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Brent and Dennis kick things off by investigating whether translating the words of non-English speakers in a way that suits your agenda might be a promising new business model for bad audio websites. Then they're joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider for a post-mortem on Dennis' historic and fateful appearance on The HiFi Five. Wrapping things up for normies, they respond to a request from numerous Patrons to look into New Record Day's power cable conversion testimony to answer the question: Is it worthwhile to do a deep dive into the testing procedures of people who haven't themselves done a deep dive into the subject of testing procedures?

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We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Brent and Dennis once again stare the impending A.I. apocalypse in the face and ponder about what it all means, especially for audiophiles. As a palate cleanser, they then bring in their buddy Geoffrey Morrison of SoundStage! Solo to discuss some fancy new replacement ear tips and how they may affect the sound of your earphones. Then they ask why audio journalists don't have methodological standards that measure up to a bass-playing comedian on the internet.

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Vinnie Rossi, founder of VinnieRossi. They trace his path in audio—from the beginnings of Red Wine Audio (a name inspired by the Italian translation of “Vinnie Rossi”) to the creation of the VinnieRossi brand and its flagship Brama series. Vinnie also talks about where his products are built, why those manufacturing choices matter, and how they shape his design approach. “About Vinnie Rossi” by Hanz Wetzel: https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/features-menu/in-good-company/1007-about-vinnie-rossi Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions  00:05:26 The road to Redwine 00:16:32 A change of names 00:33:21 Where it's made and why 00:39:50 A choice of tubes 00:44:33 Outro music: “Mon Amour” by ANBR

Matthias Lattin, winner of the 2023 International Blues Challenge, plays his music on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2023 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Sound by Michael WolfFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Host Jorden Guth talks with SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Ultra editor Jason Thorpe about Warsaw's Audio Video Show 2025—what sets it apart from other hi-fi events, their favorite gear finds, and whether optical phono cartridges are the future or just a niche. Sources: Audio Video Show 2025 Coverage from Warsaw, Poland, on SoundStage! Global: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/audio-video-show-2025-warsaw-poland Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 The road to Warsaw 00:04:27 New gear, who dis? 00:09:37 The business of audio shows 00:15:40 Optical vinyl? 00:22:45 Why Jason isn't holding space for the CD revival 00:27:00 The best of the rest? 00:40:47 Room for improvement? 00:43:50 Outro music: “L.A. Suite: Sunset Blvd / Peatloaf Ave” by Art Against Agony

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with legendary session drummer Paul Leim, whose six-decade career quietly powers a staggering piece of the soundtrack to our lives. Paul has played on more than 12,000 songs across over 2,000 releases, with 1,400+ silver/gold/platinum certifications, and global sales topping 540 million units. His discography encompasses over 150 combined GRAMMY nominations and wins, as well as 40+ major film/TV awards, and credits on more than 150 films and 100 television specials and series. If you've heard Lionel Richie, Shania Twain, Lyle Lovett, Kenny Chesney, Whitney Houston—or cues from Dirty Dancing, Smokey and the Bandit II, The River, or even Return of the Jedi, you've likely heard Paul.We trace the arc from East Texas clubs and Dallas jingle mills to late-'70s Los Angeles, where a “typical” week meant two complete drum rigs leapfrogging between Lionel Richie sessions, network TV soundstages, film dates, and award shows. Paul talks mentors and “angels” (band director Neil Grant, Robin Hood Brians, Doc Severinsen), lifelong friendships with the TCB family (Ron Tutt, Jerry Scheff), and lessons that still anchor his playing—especially dynamic control and “letting the mics work.” We get inside the high-wire reality of studio life. Paul calls it “95% boredom and 5% sheer terror”, including how to read conductors, when to lead the time, and when to ride it, and what it's like to move from live kit to orchestral percussion with John Williams.There are great shop-floor stories: cutting Lionel's “Truly” and counseling Lionel at the fork-in-the-road moment of leaving the Commodores; discovering that Lyle Lovett's “The Blues Walk” was gloriously vocal-free; and a deep dive into the precision world of Mutt Lange and Shania, ending bass notes just before the snare for mix “air,” the chrome-over-brass “important” snare, and the on-the-fly invention of tom “Mutt flaps” for short, open fills. Paul also shares a personal fork he chose differently: turning down a James Taylor tour to be home with his young family, only to hand JT the final serial-numbered Leim signature snare decades later at the White House.Today, Paul is still very much in motion: bandleading the TCB Band in Europe, steering The Tennessee Four with Thomas Gabriel to carry the Cash legacy, and jumping into Million Dollar Quartet shows—proof that the hang, the humility, and the groove endure. It's a conversation about craft, friendship, stewardship of a gift, and the choices that shape both a career and a life.Music from the Episode:Pick it Apart (Mark O'Connor)Truly (Lionel Richie)The Blues Walk (Lyle Lovett)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.Theme music: "Playcation" by Mark Mundy

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed Tony Stark once famously said, “We have a Hulk.” Brent and Dennis have a secret weapon much more powerful than that. We have a Floyd Toole! And this week, we sit in conversation with him about the release of the fourth edition of his legendary book, Sound Reproduction, and why it has a different subtitle this time: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers, Rooms and Headphones.

Host Jorden Guth visits Diapason founder Alessandro Schiavi in Brescia, Italy, to talk about his lifelong pursuit of musical realism and the art of building speakers by hand. Schiavi traces his journey from teenage recording engineer to maker of some of Italy's most beautiful loudspeakers, explains why every cabinet is still crafted locally from aged walnut and olive wood, and introduces his latest creation—the Didascalìa, a stunning two-way floorstander debuting today. Sources: “Diapason Didascalìa — Rethinking the Two-Way Loudspeaker” by SoundStage! Network: https://youtu.be/V94uSXjLeqE  Diapason: https://www.diapason-italia.com/en/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions  00:10:26 The case for natural materials 00:15:00 Handcrafted artistry 00:20:31 Didascalìa 00:31:15 Trying to please all the people all the time 00:35:56 Outro music: “Under a Weary Moon” by Ziv Moran

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Bill Voss, Business Development Manager (US) for Technics, to explore the brand's long history within Panasonic and its continued dedication to reproducing music with accuracy and emotion. Voss discusses how Technics has carried its legacy of analog excellence into the digital era, why innovation remains central to its identity, and how the company's blend of precision engineering and musical warmth continues to deliver true audio bliss. Sources: “WHY Music Enthusiasts Still Love VINYL Records!” by SoundStage! Network: https://youtu.be/uaastkHfUsM?si=ynTbigAuTdyIL_YT Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions  00:05:16 Six Degrees of Technics 00:12:52 The distinction between Technics and Panasonic 00:18:10 Can you call it a comeback? 00:26:14 Why vinyl? 00:43:44 Outro music: “Stick Around” by Max Hixon

In this episode of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, Étienne Gautier, product director at Simaudio, joins the conversation to discuss the launch of the Moon 371 integrated amplifier. He explains the thinking behind the new model, the company's design and engineering philosophies, and why the 371 is the first step in Simaudio's forthcoming Compass Collection series. From the roots of the company's innovation culture to the technologies inside the 371, Gautier provides an insider's view of how Simaudio is shaping its next generation of products. Sources: “Meet the Moon 791: Simaudio's Next-Gen Streaming Integrated Amplifier”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-quykEscBH0 “The Moon 371's Secret Amplifier Weapons: MDCA and MHP Explained”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nbJaSVR17A “Simaudio's North Collection: The Future of Hi-Fi?”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/simaudio-s-north-collection-the-future-of-hi-fi/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions and the obsession with oligarch audio 00:02:56 What's in a name… and some numbers? 00:12:51 What better time than now? 00:19:47 A different sort of power supply 00:21:55 Remote options 00:30:29 What's to come? 00:32:13 Outro music: “Entre les Doigts” by Sarah Benasouli

My guest is Claire Jeffreys who has made her directorial debut with a documentary about her husband Garland Jeffreys. It's currently available to stream on Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video and YouTube. In the late 1970s, many of music's top tastemakers felt sure Garland Jeffreys would become the next big thing. Rolling Stone named him the “most promising artist” of 1977. The prestigious PBS program Soundstage predicted he would become “the next performer to lay claim to superstardom.”  That sense of missed opportunity forms the emotional core of a new documentary about the star titled "Garland Jeffreys: The King of In Between". The title refers both to Jeffreys' musical style — an uncategorizable mix of rock, reggae, and soul — and to his identity as the mixed-race son of a Black father and a Puerto Rican mother who struggled to find his place in the overwhelmingly white world of '70s and '80s rock. With fellow artists Laurie Anderson, Bruce Springsteen, Harvey Keitel, Vernon Reid, Alejandro Escovedo, Graham Parker, writers Robert Christgau, David Hajdu, Jamaica Kincaid and Roger Guenveur Smith, this is a warm and intimate look at an artist who belongs in the conversation.

Potterhouse - "Barefoot in the Dark" - Redford https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/156648

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage's Doug Schneider and Dennis Burger to discuss three issues holding hi-fi back and how we'd fix them. Is there too much emphasis on astronomically priced products? Is the industry ignoring potential new customers? Are there just too darned many speaker companies? . Sources: The Record Centre: https://therecordcentre.com/ “The Dynaudio Contour Comeback: Legacy and 20 Black Edition Loudspeakers”: https://youtu.be/xJ1GvkM6ats?si=ZCjvuqvH-piOB90m “The Most Dangerous Myth in Audio”: https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/feature-articles/1174-the-most-dangerous-myth-in-audio Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions and the obsession with oligarch audio 00:16:49 What even is an audiophile? 00:19:52 Record shops as the new nexus of hi-fi? 00:27:05 Part of the problem or part of the solution? 00:30:22 Are there just too many speaker companies? 00:35:17 Why bother? 00:58:19 What we're listening to 00:59:31 Outro music: “Chasing a Hurricane” by Leva & Patric Lemieux

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Valerio Cora, founder and CEO of Acora Acoustics Corporation, to discuss the manufacturing of stone speakers (no, you read that correctly), how relying on exotic materials affects decisions about where and how to manufacturer, and what it means to deliver a luxury experience. Sources: “What's Fresh at the Florida Audio Expo? Acora Acoustics . . .” by Jason Davis: https://youtu.be/_q7pMJ3LSjs?si=6CuOUDp72lZLX-h0 Acora Acoustics: https://acoraacoustics.com/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:02:44 Acora Acoustics' origin story 00:10:37 Would off-shoring be more or less expensive? 00:16:45 Working with truly unique materials 00:22:33 A question of burn-in 00:27:38 Heavy metal thunder? 00:30:35 What defines a luxury experience? 00:32:55 Outro music: “The Ice Cream Booth” by Ziv Grinberg

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring our own podcast host and trumpeter John Snell, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Getting to know John Snell"   Who is the man behind the microphone?   You've been asking for a long time, 12.5 years and 138 episodes in fact, and today's the day: it's time to put John Snell himself on the other side of the bell!   John is the steadfast presence at Bob Reeves Brass, from the shop to the studio to the numerous conferences and events he attends every year. Many of you have met him in person over the years, and with our increasing number of video episodes, you have a better sense for what he's like.   Yet his story has only emerged in bits and pieces over all that time and all those episodes, and warrants the spotlight just as much as any of the wonderful guests who have stopped by the podcast since 2013.   And who better to interview John than the gregariously awesome Vinnie Ciesielski, who was himself a guest on The Other Side of the Bell, Episode #93 back in September of 2021.   Vinnie and John chat about how John grew up to follow in the footsteps of his professional trumpet-playing father, Keith Snell, yet forged his own path through his education, musical styles and interests, before a sudden complete career U-turn that proved to give him another solid professional foundation, alongside his continued passion for music.   And behind it all, for the past 20+ years, there's been Bob Reeves Brass. John talks about first meeting Bob and being taken under his wing, before returning with a law degree in hand to rescue the business, provide stability for Bob and his wife into retirement, and maintaining Bob's principled approach to business and customer service.   Thank you to Vinnie for encouraging the idea and bringing this episode to life, and thank you to all of our wonderful listeners and viewers for your continued support.   Don't forget to share this and other episodes with your friends in the trumpet world and beyond, and send us your thoughts and feedback! Email John at info@bobreeves.com     Episode Links:   Bob Reeves Brass website (bobreeves.com) Bob Reeves Brass store (trumpetmouthpiece.com) Bob Reeves Brass on Instagram LA Lawyers Philharmonic (lalawyersphil.org) Vinnie Ciesielski website (trumpetvinnie.com) Vinnie on Facebook     About John Snell:   John Snell is co-owner of Bob Reeves Brass, where he has been a vital team member since 2001. After an extensive apprenticeship, he became the company's lead valve alignment technician, personally working on thousands of instruments. Since 2010, John has also managed the business, guiding its growth while maintaining its reputation for uncompromising craftsmanship.   An accomplished trumpet player, John has performed with ensembles including The California Brass Ensemble, The California Brass Quintet, The Northridge Brass Quintet, the San Bernardino Symphony, and as lead trumpet in the Big Band of Barristers - a busy big band made up of lawyers, judges, and law students.   He hosts three popular podcasts - The Other Side of the Bell, The Trombone Corner, and The Horn Signal - interviewing top brass musicians worldwide. John regularly presents clinics on trumpet, equipment, and mindset across the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Australia.     About Vinnie Ciesielski:   Attending Towson University in Maryland, Vinnie Ciesielski majored in music performance on trumpet. Vinnie has years of experience playing and touring all over the world and has a wealth of studio knowledge and creativity!   Since coming to Nashville in 1992, Vinnie has played on thousands of recordings with artists such as Taylor Swift, Josh Groban, Demi Lovato, Grace Potter, Jimmy Buffet, Kirk Franklin, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton, Toby Keith, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Jon Pardi, Alison Krauss, Steven Tyler, Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Zach Brown Band, Lyle Lovett, Travis Tritt, Tracy Byrd, Smokey Norful, Shirley Ceasar, Rance Allen, Donald Lawrence, The Clark Sisters, Tanya Tucker, Glenn Frey, T.D. Jakes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Gregg Allman, Delbert McClinton, Nuno Betencort, Marcus Scott (Tower of Power) Johnny Taylor, Bobby Blue Bland, Via Con Dios, Martina McBride, Don Was and many more.   He has performed live with artists such as Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Scheff, Gladys Knight, Randy Newman, Kid Rock, Keith Richards, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon, Sting, Tony Bennett, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Kenny Rogers, Shelby Lynne, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The O'Jays, Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, Shawn Colvin, Eddie Floyd, Booker T. and the MGs, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Bob Hope, Frankie Valli, Sheryl Crow, Adrian Belew, Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles and The Beach Boys.   He has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The CBS New Years Eve Bash, The Road, SoundStage, Disney and Universal TV specials, Nashville Now, Music City Tonight, Austin City Limits, Grand Old Opry, Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen's Really Big Show, Crossroads, The Huckabee Show, The Dove Awards and The Stellar Awards. Vinnie has performed on numerous Radio, Internet, TV and Movie soundtracks and Trailers, and has also performed with the Nashville Symphony, Chattanooga Symphony, Orchestra Kentucky, Nashville and Knoxville Jazz Orchestras.   Well known in the performance and recording community, Vinnie's resume includes work on right at 7000 recording sessions and counting. Vinnie has also appeared on and contributed to 50 plus Grammy-nominated and 25 plus Grammy-winning recordings in every decade since the 1990's, and dozens of Stellar and Dove Award nominated and winning recordings.   

In this episode, host Jorden Guth talks with Badar Qureshi, president of PML Sound International—the company behind Paradigm, Anthem, MartinLogan, and GoldenEar Technology—about how his years at Toyota shaped his approach to building world-class audio gear. They discuss where and how each brand's products are made, why lean manufacturing matters in today's unpredictable world, how the pandemic affected production, and the surprising parallels between crafting high-performance cars and high-fidelity speakers. Sources:   “Paradigm's Prestige Series | SoundStage! InSight” by SoundStage! Network: https://youtu.be/_q7pMJ3LSjs?si=6CuOUDp72lZLX-h0 Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions and getting to know Badar 00:03:14 How to decide what gets made where 00:10:17 GoldenEar enters the chat 00:12:11 The ABCs of supply chains 00:17:31 The chaos of COVID and its lingering effects 00:25:34 Applying the lessons of the past to the future 00:35:11 Long-distance quality control 00:43:38 Outro music: “Nuevos Colores” by Tomas Novoa

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Dennis and Brent dive deep into the subject of infrasonics by way of a “studio-quality” MP3 album that tunes baroque music to the planet's Schumann resonance and thus allows you to be calm and focused (i.e., the sonic opposite of Audio Unleashed), and they also ponder the utility of two new subwoofers bigger than our dynamic duo put together. Next up, Dennis gets a rare opportunity to critique mindless capitalism (i.e., Brent) as he heaps surprising praise on an article about politics from Stereophile, of all places. Then they opine on whether  Focal's new $69K beast truly is the ultimate speaker and the one they'd buy if they were actually able to retire someday.

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is is once again joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio. This time, they're on Ian's boat having a conversation about the ins and outs and what-have-yous of hi-fi manufacturing in the 21st century, with topics including the current trade war, as well as the unconsidered logistics of this sort of work. Ian's company, Colquhoun Audio Laboratories, owns the Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum Dynalab audio brands. Sources: “Axiom Audio's Ian Colquhoun and NRC”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/axiom-audio-s-ian-colquhoun-and-nrc-origin-dr-floyd-toole-music-types-twin-tweeters-measurements/ “Axiom Audio's Ian Colquhoun and NRC” on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast: https://www.soundstage.life/e/axiom-audio-s-ian-colquhoun-and-nrc-origin-dr-floyd-toole-music-types-twin-tweeters-measurements/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions and a history lesson 00:06:02 A revolution in manufacturing 00:10:17 Making stuff in the current geopolitical climate 00:13:02 Tariffs and such 00:26:11 The unconsidered logistics 00:29:23 Outro music: “Get Outta Way” by Where's Lulu?

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Andrew Welker, Chief Product Officer at Colquhoun Audio Laboratories, owner of Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum Dynalab, This podcast is a first for us: it is recorded entirely inside an anechoic chamber! The two discuss Welker's history with hi-fi, as well as the importance of having a human element in quality control despite the fact that we're living in an increasingly automated world. Sources: “Axiom Audio's Ian Colquhoun and NRC”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/axiom-audio-s-ian-colquhoun-and-nrc-origin-dr-floyd-toole-music-types-twin-tweeters-measurements/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions and a personal history with audio 00:04:23 The Paul Barton connection 00:05:44 A fortuitous education 00:11:55 Ian Colquhoun enters the chat 00:13:52 The basics of quality control 00:27:06 Problem solving and preparedness 00:31:55 Outro music: “How We Fell in Love” by Tom Meira Armony

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Jack Oclee-Brown,  VP of Technology at KEF, to discuss the company's new VECO technology, what inspired it, how it works, how it was developed, and the new products that rely heavily on it. Sources: “Xio with VECO: KEF's Revolutionary Velocity Control Technology in Its First Soundbar Explained”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K842LVG1Ur0 “KEF's Breakthrough VECO Speaker Technology to Lower Distortion–Explained by Its Inventors”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pXeETlY4uU  Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 What is VECO 00:07:54 The inspiration for VECO 00:20:15 The ups and downs of voltage amplification 00:24:05 New soundbar, who dis? 00:31:53 Building a better playlist 00:33:44 Outro music: “Nao's Lullaby” by Rafi B. Levy

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Pro Audio Technology owner/president L. Paul Hales, who shares his unique perspective about manufacturing in America and overseas, why different products for his different brands are made where they are made, how the current trade war chaos is affecting manufacturing and business decisions, and what the future may hold.  Sources: “Marrying Hi-Fi with Pro Audio - Paul Hales”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/marrying-hi-fi-with-pro-audio-paul-hales-pro-audio-technology-origins-what-matters/ “What Do Knitting and Hi-Fi Have in Common? (Hint: It's Politics)” by Dennis Burger: https://soundstageaccess.com/index.php/feature-articles/1339-what-do-knitting-and-hi-fi-have-in-common-hint-its-politics Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:11:13 Supply chains matter 00:14:48 Are trade deficits all that bad? 00:19:49 When American manufacturing makes sense 00:21:38 How tariffs actually work 00:26:59 Why this trade war is unwinnable 00:28:58 How tariffs could work effectively 00:40:42 Looking to the future 00:57:33 Outro music: "Baby I'm Stuck in a Cone” Ge Filter Fish

This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth chats with SoundStage! Ultra editor Jason Thorpe about his adventures at High End 2025, the final year in Munich. Jason was there with SoundStage! Contributor Matt Bonaccio and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider. They dig into the best gear Jason saw, his sense of larger trends, and what the upcoming move may or may not mean.  Also, sandwiches. Sources: High End 2025 coverage on SoundStageGlobal.com: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/high-end-2025-munich-germany Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:31 Introductions 00:05:39 Spools of wire 00:10:37 What do air hockey tables and turntables have in common? 00:14:31 The sound of speakers 00:22:07 More techno! 00:26:19 Black boxes 00:29:46 The future of High End 00:38:44 Outro music: "Look Up” by Diffie Bosman

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I am joined by Kristi Kilday to talk about her history and work in film and televison. We also talk about being "Hallmark Approved". She also talks about her new Soundstage.    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ko-creative/ For more Beyond the Playlist https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/ Theme music by MFTJ Featuring MIke Keneally and Scott Schorr - to find more of MFTJ go to https://www.lazybones.com/ https://mftj.bandcamp.com/music http://www.keneally.com/