Idle Hands
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -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
July 27, 2020 23:55 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBI 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!
In Conversation with Fred Aldous
July 19, 2020 19:35 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Joe Shalhoup
July 11, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Mike DiCrezenso
June 30, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Doug Deems
June 15, 2020 13:08 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Michael Hainsworth and Rob Johnston
June 11, 2020 15:38 - 2 hours - 113 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Joe Beninati and Gord Miller
May 30, 2020 14:55 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Joe Carpenter
May 28, 2020 21:15 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAndrew chats with Connecticut based freelance sound mixer Joe Carpenter about his boat, his passion for baseball and trusting the guys on his crew.
In Conversation with Fred Hedemark
May 11, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 154 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Jamie Wehner
May 05, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Karin Weitzman
April 06, 2020 01:10 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAndrew chats with Atlanta based A1 Karin Weitzman about mixing “Inside the NBA” and how she’s hopeful more women being working in broadcast audio.
In Conversation with Karin Weitzam
April 06, 2020 01:10 - 53 minutes - 122 MBAndrew chats with Atlanta based A1 Karin Weitzman about mixing “Inside the NBA” and how she’s hopeful more women being working in broadcast audio.
In Conversation with John Hunter
April 06, 2020 01:09 - 52 minutes - 120 MBAndrew chats with Toronto based A1 John Hunter about mixing the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors and the new reality of mixing in Dolby Atmos.
In Conversation with Glenn Stillwell
April 06, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 141 MBAndrew chats with California based A1 and PAC 12 Audio Supervisor Glenn Stilwell about remote ( multi-cam ) productions and the evolving landscape of broadcast audio.
In Conversation with Phil Adler
April 06, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 204 MBAndrew 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.
In Conversation with Anthony Ramirez
April 06, 2020 01:06 - 55 minutes - 126 MBAndrew chats with Atlanta, Georgia based A1 Anthony Ramirez about the challenges surrounding the ever changing news landscape of CNN.
In Conversation with Howard Baggley and Pat Castonguay
April 06, 2020 01:05 - 1 hour - 194 MBAndrew chats with longtime friends and mentors Howard Baggley and Patrick Castonguay. Andrew and Pat recall some great memories about Howard from over the years.
In Conversation with Chuck Ibey
April 06, 2020 01:04 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAndrew chats with Vancouver based A1 Chuck Ibey about eGaming and working with Lady Gaga.
In Conversation with Chris Eckford
April 06, 2020 01:03 - 1 hour - 164 MBAndrew chats with UK based Sounds Supervisor Chris Eckford about mixing the Premiership and the perfect cup of coffee.
In Conversation with Brian Robertson
April 06, 2020 01:02 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAndrew chats with Tampa, Florida based A1 Brian Robertson about the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Lightning and Rays.
In Conversation with Steve Koubridis
April 06, 2020 01:01 - 1 hour - 143 MBAndrew chats with London, Ontario based longtime A1 and broadcast communications expert Steve Koubridis.