About Our Podcast
Sound Discussion began as an idea in a Nashville bar in March of 2023. We ultimately recorded our first episode in December 2023 and we haven't looked back.
We hope that you find our conversational style informing, entertaining, and as comfortable as friends sitting around a table talking about music and audio.
Ben Holmes
Ben is a dummer and a mastering engineer. He has done work in Abbey Road, Air Studios London, and others.
https://benholmesmastering.com
ben@sounddiscussionpodcast.com
Neil Merchant
Neil performs regularly in his 90's cover band, "Hold A Grunge", in and around the greater Tampa area.
https://www.facebook.com/holdagrunge
neil@sounddiscussionpodcast.com
Nate Kelmes
Nate is a mixer and producer located in Cleveland Ohio.
https://www.natekelmes.com
nate@sounddiscussionpodcast.com
Recent Episodes
Mitch Rose and The DIY Recording Studio
In this episode, Mitch Rose shares his journey from live sound engineering to DIY studio building, emphasizing the importance of understanding your tools, the value of DIY in music production, and how affordable gear and knowledge can empower artists and engineers alike. In this episode, we explore ...
Inside Seattle’s 90s Music Scene with Jim Haviland
What was Seattle really like during the grunge explosion of the 1990s? In this episode, producer and engineer Jim Haviland shares firsthand stories from inside Seattle’s 90s music scene — the bands, the culture, and the energy that helped define the grunge era. We talk about: • The Seattle music sce...
Mike Senior Returns!
Returning guest Mike Senior joins us for our Season 3 Premier (!!!) to break down one of the most ambitious recording projects you’re likely to hear about: tracking an entire 8-piece band live, on location, at speed — without losing the performance or your sanity. Mike walks us through how he record...
Reviews
What the people say about us
Exceptional content!
These episodes just continue to amaze me, and really serve to expand my thoughts on how I approach my music. So much great content that is truly thought provoking, educational, and entertaining, all at the same time. Thanks guys for the effort you are putting into this! I know that I personally benefit from this and...
Read MoreIMPOSTER
Thank you guys, really enjoyed the podcast. I am encouraged after hearing that you all have similar misgivings about your talents and have given it a name: Imposter Syndrome. I am 72 and am currently going thru Home Studio Corner recording, mixing and mastering, along with a guitar course, (Guitar Mastery Method) I can...
Read MoreSounds Promising
I just found out about this podcast through Joe Gilder. Enjoyed the first podcast immensely. I’m looking forward to future episodes and keep the information flowing gentlemen!