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Idle Hands

In this ten part series, veteran broadcast audio mixer or A1, Andrew Stoakley talks with eleven A1’s about what got them interested in the craft and why we love what it is we do. This series is not about the nuts and bolts about the job, it was intended to be a conversation between two or three people who love what they do and why they do it. “This concept was something I had been thinking about doing for a long time. My first love has always been radio and in part of my professional life, I help other people build their own podcast studios. When the COVID-19 pandemic sadly occurred, it allowed me to work on this pet project” says Stoakley. “The title comes from my own issues with idle hands - I hate it! I hope you find the conversations as interesting as I did to record them and I think it really shines a little light into the world of television audio.”
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Episodes

In Conversation with Andrew Stoakley

I bring back Glenn Stilwell from the PAC-12 Network to grill me about why I’m passionate about audio and he also asks me some great questions! Thank you to everyone who’s take the time to write, text, email and review this podcast series. I truly appreciate it!

Jul 27, 202059 minEp. 20

In Conversation with Fred Aldous

Andrew chats with Arizona based legendary FOX production sound mixer Fred Aldous, about why he’s so passionate about teaching the future generation of A1’s and why he still enjoys mixing live sports.

Jul 19, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 19

In Conversation with Joe Shalhoup

Andrew chats with Washington, DC based A1 Joe Shalhoup about navigating the political world of DC, Meet the Press and how he decided to take a full time gig with NBC News so many years ago.

Jul 11, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 18

In Conversation with Mike DiCrezenso

Andrew chats with Connecticut based A1 Mike DiCrezenso about being an NBC Sports staff studio A1 who not only mixes in the studio, but also on the road when needed.

Jun 30, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 17

In Conversation with Doug Deems

Andrew chats with Pittsburgh based A1 Doug Deems about life on the road as a music sound guy before making the switch to life on the road as a broadcast sound guy.

Jun 15, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 16

In Conversation with Michael Hainsworth and Rob Johnston

Andrew chats with longtime radio/TV personality Michael Hainsworth about his transition from behind the camera to in front of the camera to back behind the camera and how audio has played an important role in all of it. In the second chat, Andrew chats with his longtime friend Rob Johnston about his longtime affair with audio and about his love for the ever evolving podcasting industry. It’s a long episode, but well worth the listen.

Jun 11, 20202 hr 4 minEp. 15

In Conversation with Joe Beninati and Gord Miller

Andrew chats with National Hockey League play by play men Joe Beninati (Washington Capitals ) and Gord Miller (TSN) about the importance of good audio in making sure they have a great sounding broadcast.

May 30, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 14

In Conversation with Joe Carpenter

Andrew chats with Connecticut based freelance sound mixer Joe Carpenter about his boat, his passion for baseball and trusting the guys on his crew.

May 28, 202053 minEp. 13

In Conversation with Fred Hedemark

Andrew chats with New York City based production sound mixer Fred Hedemark about mixing Late Night with Seth Myers on NBC and the challenges that occur in working with a big audio crew.

May 11, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 12

In Conversation with Jamie Wehner

Andrew chats with Denver, Colorado based A1 Jamie Wehner about figuring out why audio was for her and how she loves the engineering side of audio.

May 05, 202053 minEp. 11

In Conversation with Karin Weitzman

Andrew chats with Atlanta based A1 Karin Weitzman about mixing “Inside the NBA” and how she’s hopeful more women being working in broadcast audio.

Apr 06, 202053 minEp. 10

In Conversation with John Hunter

Andrew chats with Toronto based A1 John Hunter about mixing the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors and the new reality of mixing in Dolby Atmos.

Apr 06, 202053 minEp. 9

In Conversation with Glenn Stillwell

Andrew chats with California based A1 and PAC 12 Audio Supervisor Glenn Stilwell about remote ( multi-cam ) productions and the evolving landscape of broadcast audio.

Apr 06, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 8

In Conversation with Phil Adler

Andrew chats with Boston based broadcast A1 legend Phil Adler about the technological challenges of broadcast audio over the years and suggests some gate changes for Blue Jays Baseball.

Apr 06, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 7

In Conversation with Anthony Ramirez

Andrew chats with Atlanta, Georgia based A1 Anthony Ramirez about the challenges surrounding the ever changing news landscape of CNN.

Apr 06, 202055 minEp. 6

In Conversation with Chris Eckford

Andrew chats with UK based Sounds Supervisor Chris Eckford about mixing the Premiership and the perfect cup of coffee.

Apr 06, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 3
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