In The Studio - The Podcast

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. 

Hanging Out With Matt Forger Part 2 - Captain EO

Part 2 of my interview with Matt Forger, and we really get into what it was like for him working on Captain EO, and his experiences all the way down to opening day of the film. Enjoy!

Hanging Out With Matt Forger Discussing Studio Life and Captain EO - Part 1

Matt Forger was there for Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory - but today we are going to talk about the iconic collaboration between Disney, George Lucas, and Michael Jackson. Part 1 of 2.

Inside the Recording of the Pocahontas Soundtrack with Brian Vibberts

This week we Go Just Around the Riverbend and dig into the amazing Pocahontas film score with my buddy Brian Vibberts, one of the project engineers!

Did Michael Jackson know a 251 from an SM-7?

Recording studios almost have a language all their own, and there is a learning curve to understanding why an engineer would want a U-47 feeding a 1073 followed by an 1176.