The inaugural episode of The Speakhertz Podcast sees Sam speak with the legendary mix engineer, Michael Brauer. Some of his credits include Aerosmith, John Mayer, The Kooks, Regina Spektor, Coldplay, The Fray, and Paul McCartney.

Some topics of conversation include the below.

• Michael's time at Mediasound Studios in the 70s and 80s, from working on Sesame Street to recording Luther Vandross.
• Having mix engineers like Michael DeLug and Harvey Goldberg as mentors.
• How he learned to use compression and his current techniques.
• The sound of the 70s and why it's hard to achieve today.
• How he transitioned to mixing in-the-box and why it's not a compromise.
• His relationship with Mix At The Masters.
• Detailed breakdown of Michael's mixes of Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, New Radicals, John Mayer and The Fray.