Working Class Audio, hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau, interviews recording engineers, producers and studio owners about career paths, money, and the realities of working in music, film and game audio. The show has 614 episodes on a weekly cadence, typical length 55 to 75 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are roughly 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach working audio engineers and music producers through long-form career conversations
- 614 episodes on a weekly schedule with a 4.8 average Apple rating from 210 ratings
- Guests include engineers from Capitol Records, Electric Lady and major label sessions, discussed in depth
- Listeners are people who buy and run studio gear, software and services
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- candid, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- DistroKid
- Categories promoted
- music distribution
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists a '30% off DistroKid Service for WCA listeners' offer and the feed links a support page for funding.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles mention a tinnitus research discussion and industry frankness rather than hard content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.workingclassaudio.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id919266944 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/working-class-audio/ |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| WCA #616 with Sylvia Massy: Microphone History, the Bob Paquette Colle | 2026-10-13 | 45 min |
| WCA #615 with Michael Frondelli, Part 2: Los Angeles, Capitol Records, | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 6 min |
| WCA #614 with Michael Frondelli, Part 1 – Astoria, R&B Days, Salsa Nig | 2026-09-22 | 54 min |
| WCA #613 with Ben Mellott – Northern Virginia, Church Sound, Farm Fest | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 6 min |
| WCA #612 with Brian Starley – Utah, Cartage, Building a Studio in LA, | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 10 min |
| WCA #611 with Scott McDowell – Berklee, California vs New York, Gettin | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast -…
About Working Class Audio
Working Class Audio is a long-running interview podcast hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. Each episode features recording engineers, producers and studio owners discussing their careers, wins and losses, money, and working with other people, according to the show's website and feed.
The show has 614 episodes, released weekly, with a typical length of 55 to 75 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 210 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, we estimate roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate.
The show has promoted a DistroKid offer for its listeners and carries a funding link, with no host-read sponsor segments seen in the feed. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode. Music gear, software and music business services are the most natural fit for sponsorship.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Working Class Audio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Working Class Audio
How much does Working Class Audio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is Working Class Audio about?
Working Class Audio is a podcast hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau, featuring interviews with recording engineers, producers and studio owners about careers, money and the realities of music and audio work.
How do I contact Working Class Audio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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