Episode 579

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Published on:

19th Jan 2026

WCA #579 with Fran Cathcart – Studio Ownership, Herbie Hancock, Stress, and Moving to the Bay Area

Matt welcomes producer/engineer/composer Fran Cathcart. Fran having just moved to the Bay Area from New York recounts his journey in studio ownership, working with Herbie Hancock, and facing down serious challenges that would make most throw in the towel, yet he still keeps going.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Studio Ownership
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Early Digital Recording
  • Divorce
  • Covid
  • Getting Sued
  • Stress
  • Moving to the Bay Area

Links and Show Notes:

Matt's Rant: Client Communication

Credits:

  • Guest: Fran Cathcart
  • Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
  • The Voice: Chuck Smith

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Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective
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. 
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