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WCA #590 with Phillip Broussard –Gulf Coast, Kingsway, Teatro, Rick Rubin, and Prioritizing Vibe
Episode 5906th April 2026 • Working Class Audio • Working Class Audio
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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes producer/engineer/mixer and archivist, Phillip Broussard who has worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot, System of a Down, and many more

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  1. Texas upbringing
  2. Jobs in Gulf Coast refineries
  3. First studio internships in Austin
  4. Houston and Austin
  5. Kingsway Studio in New Orleans
  6. Prioritizing vibe over gear
  7. Relocating to Los Angeles
  8. Managing Teatro in Oxnard
  9. Collaboration with Rick Rubin
  10. Handling limited recording budgets
  11. Skills in reading the room
  12. Balancing career and family life
  13. Negotiating rates and invoicing
  14. Audio archiving and session restoration
  15. Networking to find new music

Links and Show Notes:

  1. Phillip's Site
  2. Trina Shoemaker on WCA
  3. Dave Schiffman on WCA

Matt's Rant: Inspiration and Imagination

Credits:

  1. Guest: Phillip Broussard
  2. Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  3. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  4. The Voice: Chuck Smith

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