In The Studio - The Podcast

My Take On The “Faking Michael” Podcast Series

The "Michael" album has caused significant conversation, frustration and anger since it's release in 2010. I had no direct connection to it, although I did know and like a couple of the songs.

The MJ fan community knew something was "off" with at least three of the songs, leading to a deep investigation by my friend Damien Shields. He and his is stop-at-nothing team created a long-form very detailed account of the "Michael" album missteps, presented in his "Faking Michael" podcast.

In this episode I share my thoughts on Damien's findings and talk about how and why recording Michael's vocals (ironically sung by Michael) was such a rare and unique process to be a part of.

Huge shout-out to Damien and his team for an amazingly detailed piece of journalism! Check out his series here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FakingMichael

Mixing Weekend Recap With Danny Smart

Recently I spent a weekend in Hamilton, Ontario to work on my "Mixing and Stories" event with one of Halo Studio's engineers, Danny Smart. We had some great conversations together so I asked Danny if he would be interested in coming on the podcast to further our discussions on travel, the music industry, and what Michael Jackson song he enjoyed mixing the most. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

HIStory 30 Conversation with Matt Forger, Rob Hoffman, and Tony Black

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the HIStory album, I gathered my buddies Matt Forger, Rob Hoffman, and Tony Black for a round table discussion swapping stories and memories about working with Michael back in the studio in 1994. We answer questions you submitted, share stories, and reflect on just how fortunate we were to be a part of such an iconic album. Happy 30th HIStory!

A Conversation with Hayden Rose

I had a great conversation with Hayden Rose who worked very closely with the animals at Neverland Valley Ranch. We had a great time talking about the elephants, staying overnight at Neverland, and even a funny prank Michael pulled on him. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Helping Quincy Jones Create His Iconic Album Back On The Block

November 21, 1989 a remarkable album was released by Quincy Jones called Back on the Block. I had the absolute honor of working with Quincy on several projects, including Back on the Block where I was credited as a Technical Director. Quincy Jones was one of a kind and I will do the best I can to share a few memories and insights from this amazing record.

The Room Where Bad Happened - Part 2

Part 2 to our 36th birthday celebration of the Bad album! What it was like being there during the making of this iconic album.

The Room Where Bad Happened - Part 1

Happy 36th Birthday to the Bad album! Curious about what it was like in the room where it happened? Pour yourself a favorite beverage and let's dive into it.

My Favorite Studio

Occasionally someone asks what my favorite studio is. Unlike most questions like that I don't have to think twice or hesitate when giving the answer. Let me take you there and tell you a little bit about its history.

Random Facts, Memories, and Tidbits from the HIStory Album

My fact-finding team (me) is proud to present my very incomplete list of 10 facts, memories, and tidbits from my 16 months of working on Michael Jackson's HIStory project. I hope you'll enjoy!

Recollections of Working on Michael Jackson's Dangerous Album

Hear MichaelJackson's Dangerous like you never have before with my reflections on what it was like working on this landmark album.