Gear Club Podcast
Music
About
Gear Club Podcast is hosted by engineer / producers John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Vincent). Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry, and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. The podcast is an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art.
Episodes
- #103: Pearl Jam, Lollapalooza, and Life in the Studio with Tom Beaujour
This episode features author and producer Tom Beaujour, discussing his books on Lollapalooza and rock music history. Beaujour also shares insights from his career in music journalism and his work producing albums for various artists.
- Record of the Week: Out of the Blue
David Mansfield joins Gear Club Podcast to discuss the enigmatic song "Out of the Blue" from The Last Waltz Suite. The episode explores Robbie Robertson's lead vocal, the unusual arrangement, and the mystery surrounding the session players…
- #102: Rick Chertoff: The Producer Behind Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne & Decades of Hit Records
In this episode of the Gear Club Podcast, host John and Stewart interview producer and songwriter Rick Chertoff. Chertoff shares insights into his music industry journey, from his early days at Arista Records to his work producing albums f…
- #101: Tad Kubler: In the studio and on the road with The Hold Steady
Gear Club Podcast features Tad Kubler, guitarist and songwriter for The Hold Steady, in a discussion about his gear, guitars, production work, home studio, and writing process.
- #100: 100th Episode Extravaganza: Shocking Moments with Lennon, Prince, Bob Dylan and Studio Legends
Gear Club Podcast celebrates its 100th episode by revisiting memorable moments from past interviews. The team shares stories that inspired them and expresses gratitude for their journey.
- #99: From Taylor Swift & Lauryn Hill to Helping Brooklyn Artists | Lorenzo Wolff at Restoration Sound
Grammy-winning producer Lorenzo Wolff details his work with artists including Taylor Swift and Lauryn Hill, his ownership of Brooklyn's Restoration Sound studio, and his methods for record production.
- Record of the Week: Every Picture Tells a Story
This episode of Record of the Week analyzes Rod Stewart's 'Every Picture Tells a Story,' exploring its enduring qualities, the band's synergy, and production techniques that contribute to its timelessness.
- Updating Punk Classics: Ed Stasium Talks mixing the Ramones, Talking Heads Using Eventide Plugins
Ed Stasium shares insights on remixing classic albums, including the Ramones catalog in Atmos. He explains how Eventide
- Michael Imperioli's band Zopa on Making Art, the Chaos of Rock, and The White Lotus
John Agnello joins the band ZOPA for a listening party and behind-the-scenes look at their new album, Diamond Vehicle. The discussion covers the recording process, songwriting, creative methods, and equipment utilized for the project.
- Record of the Week: Waterloo Sunset
John and Stewart discuss The Kinks' song "Waterloo Sunset," highlighting its 1960s London setting, poetic lyrics, and distinctive mono mix, noting its emotional resonance and unique sound.
- Ketchup with Ed Stasium
This episode features a conversation with producer and engineer Ed Stasium, discussing his recent work on records by the Hoodoo Gurus and The Dictators, as well as remixing The Replacements and projects involving Talking Heads outtakes. St…
- Record of the Week: Ogre Battle
This episode of the Gear Club Podcast examines Queen's song "Ogre Battle." Hosts John and Stewart discuss the track's musical elements and its significance in the band's evolution under producer Roy Thomas Baker.
- Ketchup with Kevin Killen
Grammy-winning producer Kevin Killen updates listeners on his recent activities. This includes teaching at NYU, working with artists like Tony Levin and Cara Dillon, and recording drum samples at Real World Studios.
- Record of the Week: The Left Banke's "Walk Away Renée"
This episode features Steve Katz discussing the recording of The Left Banke's "Walk Away Renée." The episode is a reprint of a Song of the Week segment, followed by Katz's recollections and insights.
- Record of the Week: David Bowie's "Life on Mars"
A neutral summary of the episode.
- #98: Working for Prince
Episode #98 of the Gear Club Podcast honors Prince by featuring interviews with engineers who worked closely with him in the studio. They share insights into his work and personality during different eras of his career.
- #97: Paul Prestopino: The Heart of New York's Record Plant
This memorial episode honors Paul Prestopino, a technician at NYC's Record Plant from 1970-1989, who also performed on albums for artists like Aerosmith and was part of bands for Peter, Paul, and Mary and John Denver. The episode features…
- #96: "Forget the Notes, It's Your Frequency": Doug Wimbish on Jaco Pastorius, Sugar Hill Records, and the Birth of Hip-Hop.
Bass guitarist Doug Wimbish discusses his music career, including his early work at All Platinum Records, the founding of Sugar Hill Records, and recording
- Working with Bob Dylan – On Stage and In Studio
This episode of Gear Club Podcast focuses on Bob Dylan, featuring insights from Chris Shaw, David Mansfield, Toby Scott, and Steve Addabbo on their experiences working with him both live and in the studio.
- Ketchup with William Wittman
Producer and Engineer William Wittman joins Gear Club Podcast to discuss his band Too Much Joy, drum mic techniques, in-the-box mixing, and his experiences at Van Gelder studio. This follows his earlier 2017 appearances where he covered re…
- #94: The Gear and The Garage with Mitch Easter
Producer and musician Mitch Easter shares insights on building and operating recording studios, including his experiences with analog tape and producing early R.E.M. albums. He also touches on the philosophy of not always needing to perfec…
- Ketchup with Russell Wedelich
Russell Wedelich, VP of development and director of signal processing at Eventide, joins the podcast to discuss the development of Eventide's H9000 Harmonizer, the award-winning SplitEQ plugin, and the new H90 Harmonizer pedal, as well as…
- #93: The Singer and the Song with Thom Panunzio
Thom Panunzio, a music industry figure with nearly 50 years of experience, discusses his career at Record Plant, his favorite mixing desks, his transition into A&R, and the evolution of the music industry and its technology.
- Ketchup with Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi, a mastering engineer with 50 years of experience, joins Gear Club Podcast to discuss Sterling Sound's move to Edgewater, NJ. The conversation covers his workflow and the changes and challenges in modern mastering.
- #92: Capturing the Passion with Bob Gruen
Rock photographer Bob Gruen shares insights into his career documenting music history, his artistic philosophy, and the shift from film to digital photography in conversation with Gear Club Podcast hosts John and Stewart.
- #91: The David Mansfield Multiverse
David Mansfield, a composer and multi-instrumentalist, discusses his long career, including his early influences, touring with Bob Dylan, and his work in film and television scoring. He also demonstrates the Psaltery.
- #90: Fur Peace from Everywhere with Jorma Kaukonen
The Gear Club Podcast features a conversation with Jorma Kaukonen, known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. At 81, he discusses his extensive career, including playing with Janis Joplin, his musical influences, and his guit…
- #89: Michael Imperioli: Zen and the Art of the Power Trio
Michael Imperioli, known for "The Sopranos," shares his thoughts on the similarities between acting and music, his songwriting process, musical influences, and his work on a new album with John Agnello. The episode also touches on how to d…
- #88: Celebrating John Lennon
This episode celebrates John Lennon
- #87: Cross Pollinate with Dave Darlington (Part 1)
Dave Darlington, a Grammy award-winning engineer and musician, shares his journey into music engineering, the experiences of running his studio Bass Hit, his recording philosophy, and offers advice for the industry.
- #86: Lessons Learned with Steve Marcantonio
GRAMMY award-winning engineer and producer Steve Marcantonio shares insights from his career, including his time at The Record Plant and his move to Nashville. He offers advice for aspiring engineers.
- #85: A Better Island with Matt Wallace
Matt Wallace, a producer and engineer with decades of experience working with artists like Maroon 5 and Faith No More, shares insights on the technical and artistic elements of Atmos mixing. He also discusses his production philosophy and…
- #84: Chalk and Cheese with Peter Frampton
Grammy award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton joins Gear Club Podcast to discuss his extensive career, including his start in bands like Humble Pie, his solo work, and his latest album "Frampton Forgets The Words." He also shares insights…
- #83: What Steve Vai is Talkin' About (Part 2)
In the second part of the Gear Club Podcast interview, guitarist Steve Vai discusses his creative process, his time with Frank Zappa, and his orchestral compositions. Vai's new album, Inviolate, was released in January 2022.
- #82: Lair of the Hydra with Steve Vai (Part 1)
Part one of an interview with Grammy-winning musician Steve Vai, focusing on his creative process, the album 'Inviolate,' and the design and capabilities of his custom three-neck, 36-string Hydra guitar.
- #81: Lucky to Be Good with Ed Stasium (Part 2)
Part two of the Gear Club Podcast interview with engineer and producer Ed Stasium covers his experiences in LA, collaborations with Mick Jagger, Living Colour, Motörhead, and The Smithereens, including a story about how editing drums impac…
- #80: Good to Be Lucky with Ed Stasium (Part 1)
Part one of an interview with Ed Stasium, a musician, engineer, and producer with nearly 50 years of experience. He shares details about recording Gladys Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia," his work with The Ramones and Talking Heads, an…
- #79: As the Story Goes with Bill Schnee
Bill Schnee, a musician, producer, and engineer with over 50 years of experience, discusses the writing of his book "Chairman at the Board." He shares insights into his early career, recording philosophy, and anecdotes from working with no…
- #78: Ready, SETI, Go with Richard Factor
Richard Factor, founder of Eventide and president of The SETI League, joins John and Stewart to discuss the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. He explains the origins, methods, and motivations behind the galactic search, sharing an…
- #77: Memphis Music Magic & More with Terry Manning
Terry Manning, an audio engineer and producer with a 5-decade career, shares insights from his time at Memphis's Stax Records and Ardent Studios. He discusses his work with notable artists and his experiences as a musician and producer.
- #76: Brendan Benson: The Dear Life of a Raconteur
Musician Brendan Benson discussed his seventh solo album "Dear Life," his songwriting methods, and his work with The Raconteurs in an interview recorded in January 2020.
- #75: The Life of Dweezil Zappa (Part 2)
In this episode, Dweezil Zappa and hosts discuss Frank Zappa
- #74: Dweezil Zappa on Navigating the Modern Music Industry (Part 1)
In episode 74 of the Gear Club Podcast, Dweezil Zappa introduces Reward Music, an online platform designed for artists to manage their websites, connect with fans, and sell products while retaining all sales revenue. He highlights the plat…
- #73: Fight the Dialog with Randy Poster
Randy Poster, a music supervisor known for his work on films like The Irishman and The Grand Budapest Hotel, shares insights into his career spanning over two decades, his process, and how he entered the field.
- #72: Carrying the Torch with Chris Allen
Chris Allen, a Grammy-nominated recording and mix engineer and chief engineer at Sear Sound, discusses his career. Topics include microphones, interns, sessions, longevity at Sear Sound, and carrying on the legacy of Walter Sear.
- #71: Nimble… As It Were with Roberta Findlay
Roberta Findlay, owner and manager of Sear Sound studio, shares stories about her film career and the studio's origins, founded with Walter Sear. She also discusses Walter's influence on the music created at the studio.
- #70: Gear Club & Friends Live with Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan, Kevin Killen, Gerry Leonard & James Mastro
This live episode of the Gear Club Podcast features guests Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan, Kevin Killen, Gerry Leonard, and James Mastro. The discussion touches on their musical careers and collaborations.
- Special Announcement: History of The Record Plant Live on 4/30
This episode features producer/engineer Ed Stasium and Record Plant Studios alumni discussing the history of the studios. The guests collectively have worked with artists such as The Ramones, John Lennon, and Aerosmith.
- Special Announcement: Gear Club Live Interview on 4/23
Gear Club Podcast will host a live interview with producer/engineer Kevin Killen, Tony Shanahan and Lenny Kaye of The Patti Smith Band, James Mastro, and Gerry Leonard. The episode will stream live on the Eventide Facebook page.
- Special Announcement: Gear Club Live on Facebook Series: #Quarantide
Gear Club Podcast presents a live stream series on Thursdays at 4 PM EDT on the Eventide Facebook Page. The April 16 episode will feature guests William Wittman, Rob Hyman, and Eric Bazilian from The Hooters.