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Michael's Mixdown

Michael Newton

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Frequency: 1 episode/39d. Total Eps: 48

Michael's Mixdown is a show about music, voice acting, audio production techniques, including behind the scenes and historical facts about famous and interesting songs and albums. Some episodes are just my thoughts, although many episodes are interviews with incredible guests. Whether you heard it in the studio or in the stadium, you can hear about it here on Michael's Mixdown.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
16/12/2025
#89
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
15/12/2025
#80

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https://stopdroprewind.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@astoriaredhead
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https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisgreenfieldva
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Kyle Decker of Quest Friends

lundi 1 décembre 2025 • Duration 02:02:44

On today's episode of Michael's Mixdown, Kyle Decker, showrunner for Quest Friends! joins me for a discussion about actual play table top roleplaying podcasts. He and I compare notes on what makes our audio dramas different, as well as talk about what makes the actual play podcast scene so popular these days! Plus I put Kyle to the test and ask him to blindly react to which one of my dice towers sounds better!

Find everything you need to know about Quest Friends! here

If you're interested in my other show, The Custodians, you can find that here

Michael's Mixdown is a show primarily about the recording arts, so whether you heard it in the studio or in the stadium, you can hear about it here on Michael's Mixdown.

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Indy Prog Metalists StarChaser Discuss Tsars of the Universe

vendredi 5 septembre 2025 • Duration 01:58:38

If you're a fan of the show, you know I love a good concept album. And when I found out there were local Indy prog musicians creating a concept album just down the road from me? I had to have them over to discuss it! This episode, I sat down with StarChaser, the medium-bending band led by the visionary Kara Tucker (vocals/guitar) and her husband Nick Tucker (bass/guitar). Dorian Phelps rounds out the trio on drums. More than just musicians, Nick and Kara bring together art, fashion, and storytelling to create a world around their music. Since Kara and Nick are locals, I actually got to have them over to the Michael's Mixdown studio for an in-person chat! In this conversation, they share how their artistic backgrounds shape StarChaser’s identity, from the bold visual aesthetics and stage presence to the deeply personal stories woven into their lyrics, and the music they love that inspires them. Whether you’re drawn in by the sound, the look, or the stories behind it all, this episode offers a closer look at the creative heartbeat of Indianapolis' own StarChaser.

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https://www.youtube.com/@JuJu_StarChaser

https://starchaser1.bandcamp.com/album/tsars-of-the-universe

https://www.instagram.com/jujustarchaser/

Find my other show, The Custodians, here: https://shows.acast.com/the-custodians

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Towerblock Solo'd

mardi 28 janvier 2025 • Duration 20:00

Welcome to a new format style episode from Michael's Mixdown. The Solo'd episodes will be shorter and come more frequently than the big deep-dive episodes. Sometimes a song just strikes me in a certain way, and I have an immediate appreciation for the production. Some songs also just do not have all that much detailed history to search for online. So this series was born. These episodes will be more commentary style throughout the song, and just my thoughts and reactions to what I'm hearing.

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The History of Thriller

mardi 28 janvier 2025 • Duration 36:05

In this episode, I break down the iconic Thriller, by Michael Jackson. There's a ton of information about this album out there, and there was a lot to unpack. This is a great episode, and you'll learn a lot about what went into Thriller, the best selling album of all time!

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The Making of Hamilton

mardi 28 janvier 2025 • Duration 43:58

In this first episode of Michael's Mixdown, I discuss the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton, and how the record was made and other behind the scenes details!

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Cigarettes Solo'd

mercredi 11 décembre 2024 • Duration 26:33

I've been thinking about covering my thoughts on this song for a long time, and here it finally is! In this episode I discuss the song "Cigarettes" by King's X. This song debuted on their 1994 album Dogman, and it has some really killer production. I talk at length about how the vocals and guitars are hard panned left and right, which adds some depth and emotion to the song. In my opinion, they sound disconnected from one another. This is a great sad, melancholy song, perfect for a rainy day.

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Scenes From A Memory, a Masterclass in Prog Concept Albums

mercredi 11 décembre 2024 • Duration 01:15:11

In this episode, I tackle one of my favorite albums of all time, Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory. Scenes is an amazing display of musicianship and lyrics, and every time I listen to it, I'm totally blown away. It's one of those feelings that I wish I could go back and listen to it for the first time again. Scenes really is an incredible piece of art, and I hope you all will give it a listen.

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Indy Locals: Sunset etc

mercredi 23 octobre 2024 • Duration 01:39:45

What do you get when you throw Rue Fontaine, Abe Rodriguez, Daniel Minnerick in a blender? Probably a gross mess. But throw them on stage or in the studio together and they become Sunset etc! They're a band local to me that plays shows all around Indianapolis. I actually had them live in the Michael's Mixdown studio (small bedroom in my house). We talk all about what the band has been up to lately, including the recording of their recent singles. We also just cover a lot of life stuff, audio nerd stuff, our favorite movies, and we talk about many more interesting topics (dicks)! Get in touch with the guys and sign up for their mailing listsunsetetcetera@gmail.comFind their music:https://sunsetetc.bandcamp.com/Get their socials here:https://www.instagram.com/sunsetetc/https://www.facebook.com/sunsetetc/

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Five Year Anniversary

dimanche 13 octobre 2024 • Duration 32:08

Happy birthday to Michael's Mixdown! I've been podcasting for five years now. I've met a lot of very cool people, and I've experienced a lot of cool things. Today I want to recap my journey to this point, and go over some of the things I've learned. I can't teach you how to make a lot of money, but I might be able to teach you how to be a better podcaster. This episode comes on the heels of the notice that many of my episodes have been taken down due to copyright violations. It was my understanding that Spotify was granting a blanket license to use any music found on their platform so long as this show was hosted on this platform. They notified me that the protection was going to be removed going forward, but that episodes published before June of this year would be honored. I guess they walked back the deal. The entire topic of "fair use" is for another time, but this impacts the ability for this show to exist. Going forward, all episodes will be interview style and any copyrighted works presented will be done so with the express permission of the artist who is being interviewed. All that being said, Michael's Mixdown will be taking a back seat to other plans I have. If you feel so inclined, please check out The Hellscape, and The Custodians.https://shows.acast.com/the-hellscape/episodes/the-custodians-episode-one-hell-breaks-loose

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How Bewildered Biscuit Productions Brings Comics to Life

mardi 30 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:04:34

In today's episode, I sat down with the team at Bewildered Biscuit Productions (BBP) and discussed their projects in animated comics! Many of my voice acting friends are involved in their various projects, including former Michael's Mixdown guest Nels Gross (episode 36). BBP take comic books and turn them into something special far beyond any ordinary motion comic. They add animation, voice acting, music, and sound effects! So come learn a little about the process and then check out their work!https://www.youtube.com/@BewilderedBiscuitProductionshttps://bewilderedbiscuit.com/https://www.instagram.com/bewildered_biscuit_productions/https://www.tiktok.com/@bewilderedbiscuit?_t=8gyUUFiOSTL&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/bewildered.biscuit.productions

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