Subject: Music robotics and high-level tech with Gil Weinberg on my latest Podcast
Music robotics and high-level tech with Gil Weinberg on my latest Podcast
October 20th, 2026 at 9:25 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, Georgia Tech's Gil Weinberg joins me to show how robots, prosthetics, and AI can expand what musicians do. Gil built Shimon, a marimba robot with eight arms capable of 20 hits per second, and ...
The latest news featuring AI lawsuits and indie royalty cuts on my latest Podcast
October 13th, 2026 at 9:29 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, the latest music production and business news, featuring AI copyright lawsuits, royalty disputes, and how changing listener habits are reshaping the music industry right now. I cover how US r ...
How an indie band affords to record at Abbey Road ft. Dan McCormick on my latest Podcast
October 6th, 2026 at 9:45 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, how does an indie band from Chicago afford to record at the legendary Abbey Road Studios? You record live, of course. In this episode, producer Dan McCormick explains exactly what it takes to ...
Wilson Harwood on how to build a soundproof studio on my latest Podcast
September 29th, 2026 at 10:20 am PDTHello Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, acoustic designer Wilson Harwood tells musicians what it actually takes to build a personal studio, including soundproofing costs, common mistakes, and overlooked questions. An artist him ...
Producing Dolly Parton and other legends with Don Miggs on my latest Podcast
September 22nd, 2026 at 9:15 am PDTHello Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, Nashville songwriter and producer Don Miggs explains how he built a career connecting legacy artists to the music that made them great. Miggs details how he brokered the relationships tha ...
Starwars Sound design and vintage synths with Nick Peck on my latest Podcast
September 15th, 2026 at 9:45 am PDTHello Friend, On this week's Inner Circle Podcast episode, Nick Peck shows how a veteran audio director builds iconic effects from field recording to final mix. Nick has worked on hundreds of Star Wars projects since 1998, including serving as Aud ...
Mixing business coaching with Michael Morgan on my latest Podcast
September 8th, 2026 at 9:31 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's episode, mixing business coach Michael Morgan explores why building a sustainable mixing career requires a clear business system, not just great technical skills or the latest marketing tactic. Michael has a background in ...
Engineer/producer Bruce Sugar on working with Ringo, Joe Walsh, and Ozzy on my latest Podcast
September 1st, 2026 at 9:22 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's episode, veteran producer, engineer, and Grammy nominee Bruce Sugar explains why staying relevant means embracing new tools without sacrificing the feel and emotion that make music connect. Bruce shares how a short engin ...
The last music industry and production news on my latest Podcast
August 25th, 2026 at 10:04 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's episode, I break down how shifting ownership, AI adoption, and changing platform policies are reshaping the music business and professional audio landscape. I'll examine major industry moves involving iZotope, Plugin All ...
Tour management and FOH mixing with Ryan Goldbacher on my latest Podcast
August 18th, 2026 at 10:03 am PDTHi Friend, On this week's episode, Tour managers and artist teams: see why logistics without leadership burns an artist's budget, with FOH engineer Ryan Goldbacher. Ryan traces his path from Blackbird and Dark Horse Recording, including setting u ...