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Send us Fan Mail Old friend and top bloke Benny Pounder joins us in Studio 2 for this episode. From gigs at the local youth centre to working in some of the biggest studios in the world, Benny shares stories from his musical journeys. From his first recording telling a band he could record them when he didn't know what her was doing to, building more studios than you've had hot breakfasts, working at Abbey Rd Studios (the second-best studio in the world), to having his own secret home studio ...

Send a text In this episode Owen and I talk to Tristan Field. Tristan keeps himself busy doing a number of things these days. From working at The Opera House, to doing session work, putting on shows at VIVID and writing music for The Australian Ballet for their kid's programs, not to mention all the cultural work he participates in. Join us for another epic chat. Song Credits Loki Horror Picture Show Preformed by: Selve Written by: Selve Produced by: Sour...

Send a text Welcome back for another episode of Welcome to Studio 2, in this amazing episode we meet Andrew Sampford. Andew is an extraordinary composer, musician and is also the current Musical Director and Production Manager at Options Theatre. From touring with "John English in The Rock Show", to worrying about wireless mic packs shutting down to writing his own version of the classic John Farnham song "Playing To Win" so it could be played on International flights. Andrew has manage...

Send a text Hey there listener. In this episode I have a yarn with my mate Jackson Channing. Jacko is the singer and songwriter for his band Resident. We chat about work, life, and making an album. Share some interesting stories about hospital visits, and aee if you can hear the moment I have no idea what Jacko and Owen are talking about. Still gotta get that nerd alert button for the studio. Song Credits Ring Of Chain ...

Send a text Today I sit down and talk to Jason De Wilde. Jason is one of the lectures at The Grove Studios Academy, and potentially the only person in the world louder than myself. Listen as we talk about what goes down at The Academy, what it's like to setup a music school overseas, running the sound board for theatre production and how many microphones you need to set up an orchestra. the answer may surprise you. Song Credits Birthday &...

Send a text In this episode I talk to my old mate Luke Death, owner of Merch Fan. Being in the industry his entire working life, Luke has some great stories to tell, from funny festival moments, to the craziest piece of merch he has ever sold. Playlist of songs or bands mentioned in todays episode welcome to Studio 2 https://www.instagram.com/welcometo_studio2?igsh=OXJyOGcxMTJveHhj&utm_source=qr Luke Death https://www.instagram.com/merchfanco?igsh=MWdmZmZzc25qaW56bg== Owen...

Send a text Join me as I chat with Tori and Matt. We talk about where their love for country music comes from, how they deal with the songwriting process, their love of recording and love/hate relationship with touring. Make sure to hand out for Matts amazing impersonations at the end. Song Credits &...

Send a text Join me as to talk to Scott Horscroft, owner of the The Grove Studios and The Grove Studios Academy, a multi ARIA award winning record producer, audio engineer and A&R for Island records. We get into the history of the studio, the building of the Academy, experimentation and lots of projects he has worked on though his career. Song credits &...

Send a text Hello listener, I am very pleased to share with you The Intro Episode of Welcome to studio 2. In today's episode I (Jimmy) will be chatting with Owen Butterworth, Studio Manager, Producer, and Engineer. Join us as we chat about the premise of the podcast, a little about our formative years, then get stuck into Owen's role at the studio and what keeps him ticking. Lots of good music chat, and lots to learn Exit Music (For A Film)  ...