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A podcast about the art and science of music recording. Gear Club is hosted by producers/recording engineers, John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) Vincent).

and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. The podcast is an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art. SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and most podcast apps.

25/12/2024

Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄 Don’t miss the Gear Club Holiday Starter Pack: two special episodes—one honoring the memory of Paul “Presto” Prestopino and another exploring the experience of working with Bob Dylan, just in time for "A Complete Unknown" hitting theaters today! Enjoy at bit.ly/97PaulPrestopino

17/12/2024

🎙 New Episode Alert! This holiday season, we honor a true legend behind the scenes of music history: Paul Prestopino. Renowned as a musician, inventor, and technician, Paul was the heart and soul of the legendary Record Plant studio in NYC.

In this special memorial episode, we celebrate Paul's enduring legacy. Join us as Record Plant alumni and Paul’s brother, Greg Prestopino, share heartfelt stories about his life and his contributions to iconic albums by Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, and more 👇

Paul Prestopino was a musician, inventor, and technician with a long and varied career. From 1970 until its closure in 1989, Paul was a technician at the Record Plant in NYC.

03/12/2024

Is being a musician Russell Wedelich’s secret weapon for developing award-winning gear? 🎛️

Get a behind the scenes look at the development of the H9000 in our latest Gear Club Bite at bit.ly/GCBRussellWedelich

26/11/2024

The H9000 isn’t just a piece of gear—it’s a decade-long collaboration where music led the way.

In this Gear Club Bite, Russell Wedelich shares how having a musician’s perspective brought something unique to the H9000’s design. Watch the full clip and hear how Eventide Audio’s musical approach shaped one of the most innovative tools out there!👇

Meet Russell Wedelich, the musician-turned-engineer who's reshaping the world of audio effects at Eventide. In this clip from Episode 66, Wedelich pulls back...

19/10/2024

In our latest episode, Doug Wimbish dives into the connection between hip-hop and disco, sharing his personal experience playing in Wood, Brass & Steel and collaborating with legends such as Grace Jones and Donna Summer. Hear the full story at bit.ly/GC96DougWimbish

18/10/2024

Curious about how Rapper’s Delight came to life? Hear the fascinating story behind one of hip-hop’s most iconic tracks and the rise of Sugarhill Gang, as shared by Doug Wimbish in our latest episode! 👇

In episode 96 we met Doug Wimbish, one of the most renowned bass players of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Living Colou...

09/10/2024

Happy Birthday, John Lennon! 🎉

From his timeless contributions to The Beatles to his bold solo work, this legend’s music continues to inspire generations. Tune in and join us in celebrating John with Gear Club's episode in his honor at bit.ly/88JohnLennon

04/10/2024

🎙 New Episode Alert! Join us as we chat with Doug Wimbish, one of the most renowned bass players of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists including Living Colour, Sugarhill Gang, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, and many more. Tune in as our hosts explore his journey through the music industry and discuss topics such as the evolution of bass playing, the birth of Hip Hop, and his experiences touring with music icons.

Make sure to listen now! 👇

Our guest is Doug Wimbish, one of the most renowned bass players of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Living Colour, Tackhead, Sugarhill Gang, Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox, and many more. He is also the founder of WimBash, a series of community-based charity events su

24/08/2024

Happy birthday to our very own ! 🎉

20/08/2024

Long live Fur Peace! Our friend Jorma Kaukonen’s legendary Fur Peace Ranch is starting a new chapter in Athens County. If you want to experience the spirit of this iconic place, the magic lives on at the River Of Time Boutique

Check out Episode #90 to hear Jorma talk about the Ranch’s incredible journey and the memories made there at bit.ly/90JormaKaukonen!

02/07/2024

Exciting News! We're now on TikTok! Follow us to dive deeper into our episodes and get to know more of our incredible guests. See you on bit.ly/GCPTikTok!

07/06/2024

We hope you’re enjoying our Bob Dylan Special Episode! Make sure to check out our Tidal playlist, inspired by the stories & mentions in our episode at http://bit.ly/GCBD91Tidal!

30/05/2024

In honor of Bob Dylan’s birthday, Gear Club's house band, The Silver Merkins, covered Dylan's "New Morning." Give it a listen now! 👇

In honor of Bob Dylan's birthday, our Gear Club Podcast house band, The Silver Merkins, got together at Hobo Studio and recorded this cover of "New Morning."...

24/05/2024

Happy 83rd Birthday, Bob Dylan! To celebrate this music legend, we've compiled a special Gear Club Episode offering a behind-the-scenes look at his life and music, check it out at bit.ly/95BobDylan!

📷: Jerry Schatzberg

23/05/2024

Bob Dylan has been called a shape-shifter, a song-and-dance man, and the Shakespeare of our time. Over his 60+ year career, he’s written over 500 songs covered by nearly 2,000 artists, played almost 4,000 concerts, and won 10 Grammys, an Oscar, and the Nobel Prize in Literature. But who is this guy? What’s he like to work with?

Join John & Stewart and their guests for a behind-the-scenes look at Dylan on stage and in the studio.

To celebrate Bob Dylan’s birthday we’ve compiled a Gear Club episode that offers a behind the scenes look into Dylan’s Life and music. Over his 60 plus year career, Bob has been described as a shape-shifter, a song and dance man, and the Shakespeare of our time.

21/05/2024

Shoutout to our 5-time guest, William Wittman! With our latest Ketchup, William sets the record as our most frequent guest, featuring episodes 15, 16, 17, 33, and still going strong!

17/05/2024

We hope you are enjoying our Ketchup with William Wittman! For more, check out the playlist to accompany his interview, featuring music from Cyndi Lauper, Too Much Joy, Weezer and Dave Hause at bit.ly/GCKWW

10/05/2024

🎙️ New Ketchup Alert! Join us as we catch up with our good friend, William Wittman, (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, The Outfield) to discuss what he’s been up to lately! From mixing in the box, his band’s new music, and beyond, listen or watch now wherever you get your podcasts!

In this Ketchups episode, we catch up with Bill about making records with his band Too Much Joy, drum mic techniques, the things we like about in the box mixing, and working at the famed Van Gelder studio in Englewood, NJ.

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Paul Prestopino wasn’t just a legend at the Record Plant studios—he was a mentor, a brilliant tech, and a friend to everyone lucky enough to know him. In this special episode, Record Plant alumni come together to honor the man who meant the world to so many, including our very own John Agnello, starting out as an intern. Don’t miss it at bit.ly/PaulPrestopino

Presto didn’t just solve problems—he made you better at solving your own.For this holiday season 🎄Rod O’Brien shares how Paul mixed tough love with brilliance to mentor everyone around him. Discover more about the people and records he impacted in the full tribute at bit.ly/97PaulPrestopino

Did you know that the distinctive sound in Aerosmith’s ‘Last Child’ was Paul "Presto" Prestopino on slide banjo? In our last episode, Jack Douglas recalls how Presto’s diverse talent enriched the studio experience, not just for this record but for countless others. Tune in to pay tribute and listen to more stories of him at bit.ly/97PaulPrestopino

Got a spooky studio story of your own? Drop it in the comments, and don’t miss Episode #53 with Nick Tveitbakk to learn more of our favorite places to make records at bit.ly/53NickTveitbakk 🎃

Did you know Jimi Hendrix’s iconic white Strat was inspired by Sylvia Robinson? Doug Wimbish dive into this story and more in the full episode at bit.ly/GC96DougWimbish

What does it take to become a great bass player? Hear from the bass legend himself, Doug Wimbish. His iconic sound has fueled tours with artists like Sugarhill Gang, Mick Jagger, and Annie Lennox. Don’t miss out and click the link in our bio to hear more about his incredible experiences.at bit.ly/GC96DougWimbish

Doug Wimbish took our hosts back to the Sugarhill era! Listen to the full episode to hear how the Eventide Audio Flanger shaped Doug’s sound and sparked a friendship with Chris Lord-Alge back in the day! Listen in at bit.ly/GC96DougWimbish

Ever had a backstage encounter that changed your life? In this episode, Doug recalls meeting Jaco Pastorius as his first bass hero over a glass of milk and an unforgettable jam. Don’t miss the whole story at bit.ly/GC96DougWimbish

What happened in the studio during Amy Winehouse’s iconic “Back to Black” album sessions? Grammy-winning mix engineer Tom Elmhirst tells more behind the scenes stories from the legendary Electric Lady Studios in the episode 55 of our podcast at bit.ly/55TomElmhirst

Michael Imperioli on his Songwriting Process

How does Michael Imperioli write songs? Get to know more about the creative process of the Emmy award-winning actor and musician in the full episode of our podcast. 🔗 bit.ly/89MichaelImperioli

What’s the secret behind David Bowie’s legendary vocal from “Fame”? Dive deeper into more iconic song breakdowns in episode #48, where Alex Case discusses his theories and experiences with different audio techniques! 🔗 bit.ly/48AlexCase

Did you know that there are no drums in The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love"? This is a throwback from our 64th episode, where Shelly Yakus recounts a conversation he had with John Lennon about the making of this classic! Listen in if you haven’t yet!

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Gear Club is hosted by producers / recording engineers, John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Vincent). Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry, and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. The podcast is an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art.

SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and most podcast apps.