Episodes

On this segment of Gear Candy, Casey invited guitarist and host of https://tonemob.com/ podcast https://www.instagram.com/thetonemob/?hl=en to the show for some serious gear talk. If you want want to hear more from the two of them, check out Casey's...

For the season 4 finale, Casey and Tom are joined by Christine Goodwyne (Singer/Guitarist) of the band https://www.poolkidsband.com/ to discuss the making of their 2022 self-titled full length. Topics include: Finding a balance and workflow that work...

On this segment of Gear Candy, mixing and mastering engineer https://www.ryanschwabe.com/ explains his room correction system that give him a transparent look into the music and how it makes him feel like he's "mixing with a hologram." For more...

On this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by songwriter Kevin Sullivan, AKA Field Medic to discuss the making of his 2022 album Grow You Hair Long If You're Wanting To See Something You Can Change. Topics include: The forming of Field Medic: 4:10...

In this special extended segment of Gear Candy, we are joined by Chris Spahr - VP of Marketing a DPA Microphones to discuss his extensive knowledge and history in the audio industry.

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by producer and guitarist Jay Maas to discuss his former band Defeater’s second LP “Empty Days & Sleepless Nights.” Topics covered include: 6:12 - How Defeater came to be 24:05 - Using a steel snare...

In this Gear Candy Segment, philly-based mixing and mastering engineer Ryan Schwabe talks studio monitors and room correction. For more from Ryan, check out his full interview on...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Producer/Songwriter Colin Brittain to discuss his work on Sueco’s “It Was Fun While It Lasted.” Topics covered include: 4:04 - Colin’s beginnings and connection with Casey from long ago 13:45 - Working...

On this weeks edition of Gear Candy, Guitar/Vocalist Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel let's us in on his super secret way of filling out the bands sound as a two-piece. For more from Ryland, check out his full interview on...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Buffalo, NY-based Engineer Jay Zubricky (Every Time I Die, Beach Slang, Taking Back Sunday, Goo Goo Dolls) to discuss his work with the band https://www.superamerican.band/. Jay tells us about the making...

On this segment of Gear Candy, Casey and Tom are joined by Mastering Engineer Mike Kalajian of Rogue Planet Mastering. Mike talks about his experience with acoustic room correction software, and shares the one brand he couldn't live without. For...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Skyler Acord (Issues, Twenty-One Pilots) to discuss his solo EP True Viridian. Topics covered include: 4:32 - Working on a solo release 14:30 - Incorporating the collaboration process 30:40 - The...

On this segment of Gear Candy, we're joined by songwriter, producer, and former lead guitarist of the band A Day To Remember, Tom Denney. Tom speaks with us about his most valuable studio asset and why it's so important to his process. For more from...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Tessa Mousourakis and Wynter Bethel of the band Tommy Lefroy’s to discuss their 2021 “Flight Risk” EP. Tessa and Wynter discuss their experiences in the Nashville songwriting scene, the formation of Tommy...

On this segment of Gear Candy, producer Cameron Mizell lays out his routine for creating the perfect studio environment to foster creativity. For more from Cameron, check out our full interview with him on...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Nico Stadi to discuss Justin Beiber’s “Purpose” and Kylie Minogue’s “Disco.” Topics covered include: 4:35 - The importance of coffee 9:23 - Working on Justin Beiber tracks and working with Skrillex 40:30...

Here's a bonus clip from our recent interview with Johnny Minardi talking about the business end of bringing creative minds together. To hear him go in-depth about the role he played in bringing together the teams behind albums from Coheed and...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Cody Votaloto to discuss J.R. Slayer’s “The Rotten EP.” Topics covered include: 7:05 - The origins of JR Slayer 11:25 - Why business skills are important 16:00 - The DIY work ethic 21:55 - Working with...

On this segment of Gear Candy, producer Joe Reinhart reveals the one dash of secret sauce he's uses on a number of records since his days recordng with Algernon Cadwallader. For more with Joe, check out our full interview with him on...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Nathan 'Tades' Sanville & Chris Freeman to discuss Hot Mulligan’s 2020 albumYou’ll Be Fine. Topics covered include: 11:19 - The band’s demoing process 17:28 - Hearing more details with in-ear monitors...

On this edition of Gear Candy, we zero in on the fundamentals of punk bass 101 with Chris Barker, bassist and singer of Anti-Flag. He shares the secret to his signature bass tone both on stage and in the studio. For more from Chris, check out our...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Warren Huart to discuss the making of The Fray’s self-titled sophomore album released on February 3, 2009. Warren unpacks the highs and lows of the process while adding his signature "Produce Like A Pro"...

On this edition of Gear Candy, we get granular with legendary rock/metal producer and audio engineer Steve Evetts. He shares his favorite go-to microphone with our TRP listnerers. For more with Steve, check out our full interview with him from...

In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Austin Hull to discuss the making of Riley’s album “City of Angels.” They discuss the process of building his MAKEPOPMUSIC community from the ground up, and shifting from the world of hardcore and metal to...