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
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...
Podcast Growth for Music Producers with Marc Matthews
In the Season 2 finale, we’re joined by Marc Matthews of the Inside The Mix podcast and synthmusicmastering.com to unpack how he built a music production and mixing show into the top 10% of podcasts. We talk weekly consistency, planning a year ahead, batching episodes, using polls and listener quest...
Nate Saggio: Creating With Limits and Intention
Cleveland producer, artist, and creative powerhouse Nate Saggio joins us to talk about the power of limitations, the mindset behind intentional music-making, and how your studio’s vibe can shape an entire performance. We cover everything from 4-track tape workflows and songwriting prompts to buildin...
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...
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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...
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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!