Recording Studio Rockstars is a music production interview podcast hosted by Lij Shaw, with 584 episodes released weekly since 2015. Episodes run about 112 minutes and feature producers, engineers and studio owners. Estimated downloads are 4,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $70 to $300. Guests include Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn and Graham Cochrane.
A decade-old weekly show reaching people who buy recording gear and software
- 584 episodes and a 4.8 Apple rating from 506 ratings show a loyal, long-running audience.
- Each episode is about two hours, giving room for a detailed host-read mid-roll.
- Guests are working producers and engineers, so product mentions land in a relevant context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- inspiring, technical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 90 to 125 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists Products and Reviews sections but no funding links appear.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is flagged not explicit and titles such as 'RSR575 - David Amlen - Lessons from Decades of Studio Building and Engineering' are about studio craft.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | recordingstudiorockstars.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1039639115 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/rsr/ |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| RSR580 - Dmitry Taranov - SAE Institute Prof Unpacks Studio Tech, DAW | 2026-10-16 | 2 h 14 min |
| RSR579 - Gyasi Heus - Glam Rock Songwriting and Guitar Tones from Davi | 2026-10-09 | 2 h 13 min |
| RSR578 Chris Pandolfi - Badass Banjo and Production Magic with The Inf | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 49 min |
| RSR577 - Marc Matthews - How to Build EDM Tracks From Start To Finish | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 52 min |
| RSR576 - Nettie Freed - The Granddaughter of Rock 'n' Roll: Embracing | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 33 min |
| RSR575 - David Amlen - Lessons from Decades of Studio Building and Eng | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many…
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About Recording Studio Rockstars
Recording Studio Rockstars is a music production podcast created and hosted by Lij Shaw, according to the feed. Each episode is a long interview with a producer, engineer, studio owner or musician, covering mixing, songwriting, studio building and gear. Recent guests include Dmitry Taranov, Chris Pandolfi and Marc Matthews, and the feed description also names Vance Powell and Graham Cochrane.
The show has published 584 episodes since September 2015 and releases weekly, with a median length of about 112 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average from 506 ratings. The website describes the show as a way to learn tips and tricks from the pros, and links to free how-to training videos and articles.
Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a low-confidence figure because podcasts do not publish numbers. The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $70 to $300 per episode, which suits brands selling recording gear, plugins, software, courses or music services to home and professional studio owners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Recording Studio Rockstars can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Recording Studio Rockstars
How much does Recording Studio Rockstars charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $70 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 4,000 to 12,000 downloads. The show does not publish rates, so treat this as a starting point for negotiation.
What is Recording Studio Rockstars about?
It is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Lij Shaw, featuring music producers, engineers and studio owners who share stories, tricks and insights about recording, mixing, songwriting and building a studio.
How do I contact Recording Studio Rockstars about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request an episode slot without searching for the right address.
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