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zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 28 - Mark Eldridge2022-10-112h 28
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 27 - Back In The SaddleIn this episode Matt and Gary catch up on what they have been up to over the last couple months. Lots of "events" and some cool audio projects!2022-08-261h 42
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 26 - Mark LoweIn this episode we sit down with Mark Lowe. Mark has been behind the scenes for decades quietly paving a path that all great car audio fabricators have walked down. He developed fabrication techniques and trainings that raised the bar and set the standards for the industry.2022-08-051h 42
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 25 - Chris PateStrange things are afoot on this episode of the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast! This episode is a first for “us”. Matt is out of town and Chris Pate fills in. Chris talks fancy truck subwoofer enclosures, taking competition cars to the extreme, and building a massive facility to house all of his car audio operations.2022-07-111h 28
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 24 - Mark FukudaMatt and Gary sit down with the legendary Mark Fukuda to hear the details of how he got started and the path to building one of the most iconic competition vehicles of all time.2022-05-042h 17
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 23 - Can I Say Just One More Thing.... A MasterTech Expo RecapMatt and Gary reconnect after attending the MasterTech Expo. Stories recapping the event as well as some behind the scenes bru-ha-ha's.2022-04-181h 17
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 22 - On The Road AgainAfter an extended break, Matt and Gary catch up before they get on the road to the Mobile Solutions Master Tech Expo!Find out what they have been up to and what the future holds.2022-03-041h 18
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 21 - Ken Ward - Educar / ElectromediaIn this episode Matt and Gary sit down with Ken Ward to discuss the current state of car audio, training's, and the future of automotive electronics. Ken is a veteran of the consumer electronics industry of over 30 years. He’s worked in retail, in technical support, in product development and planning, and in product marketing. He has worked on products for auto sound, auto security, remote start, telematics, video and rear-seat entertainment, and in-car computing. Ken has conducted hundreds of training sessions for installers, salespeople, buyers, factory representatives, and industry experts, and has been involved in various industry education initiatives ov...2021-11-192h 25
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 20 - Dean Beyett - 5 Star Car AudioThis week we hang out with one of the hardest working Installers / YouTubers / Facebookers / Instagramers of all time!Dean Beyett of 5 Star Car Audio2021-11-092h 59
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 19 - Andy Wehmeyer - AudioFrogOur most requested guest ever! Finally Andy Wehmeyer of AudioFrog sits down with Matt and Gary to talk past, present, and the future of car audio. When you are finished with this podcast please check out more of Andy's history here on the SQOLOGY Podcast:https://soundcloud.com/sqology/feat-andy-wehmeyer-part-one2021-10-293h 54
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 18 - Manville Smith - JL AudioIndustry veteran Manville Smith stops by and talks about his time at Speaker Warehouse and the birth of JL Audio.2021-10-132h 23
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 17 - Tom Miller - Musicar NorthwestThis week we sit down with the master of car audio design and integration - Tom Miller of Musicar Northwest.2021-10-062h 52
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 16 - Bryan Schmitt - Mobile SolutionsThis week we sit down with Bryan Schmitt. Bryan built some of the wildest and most famous demo vehicles on the planet while at Rockford Fosgate. He went on to start Mobile Solutions, a company that provides advanced training for audio, fabrication, and upholstery. Mobile Solutions also sells tools and supplies to both retail customers and the do it yourself community.2021-09-291h 33
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 15 - The Ketchup - Matt Schaeffer and Gary BellMatt and Gary sit down to catch up on the last few months. Hear about they systems they have designed and installed between seasons.2021-09-221h 22
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 14 - Jeremy Carlson - Avant-Garde DesignSeason 2 kicks off with the amazing Jeremy Carlson. Jeremy is responsible for pushing the car audio and fabrication world to new levels of quality and professionalism. Listen in as we hear the story of how he got started and what it has taken to rise to the top of custom car interior design and fabrication.2021-09-133h 04
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 13 - The Intentional Season FinaleMatt and Gary give insight into some recent projects and wrap up the first season.2021-04-191h 38
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 12 - Brian Mitchell - ARC Audio - (Unlimited Budget Audio System)Matt and Gary finally get sick of talking about $3500 budget systems. This week they yank the steering wheel in the other direction! listen in as they talk to Brian Mitchell of Arc Audio about large scale audio projects.2021-03-221h 20
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 11 - Justin Kush - Mobile Toys Inc - 2020 IOTYMatt and Gary sit down with the 2020 Installer Of the Year winner Justin Kush. We hear his history in car audio, the road to winning Installer of the year, and his goals for the future.Justin also lays out his vision for our $3500 budget car audio system.2021-03-022h 07
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 10 - Ray West - Titan Motoring - ($3,500 System Design)In this episode we introduce the official Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast demo track playlist available now on Spotify!Matt and Gary recap some recent projects in their shops and then sit down with the legendary 12 volt guru Ray West to get his take on the budget system design.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/oldfashionedcaraudiopod/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OldFashionedCarAudioThe official Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast Demo Track Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dhTa7Q3Miv3BdSCNs5Dqj?si=0b15a69ecf374fd72021-02-151h 15
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 9 - Bing Xu - Simplicity In Sound - ($3,500 System Design)On this episode of the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast we continue discussing the fundamentals of a very basic budget oriented system. For an outside perspective Matt and Gary bring in Bing Xu from Simplicity In Sound to get his take on things.Check out the Old Fashioned Car Audio Podcast on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/OldFashionedCarAudio/https://www.instagram.com/oldfashionedcaraudiopod/2021-01-271h 12
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 8 - “Dude, where is my center image"Matt asks "Dude, where is my center image" When evaluating a sound stage where do you look?We discuss entry level high end audio and how we would get the most value out of a tightly budgeted system.2021-01-241h 38
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 7 - Nick Wingate (National Trainer for Focal, Mosconi, and Illusion Audio)Today we sit down with Nick WIngate the National Training Coordinator at Orca Design. Orca is the United States distributor for high end car audio brands like Focal, Raven, Illusion Audio, and Mosconi. Nick talks about the early days of car audio, the first Focal speakers he installed, and we learn the secrets behind the award winning system in his own truck. We discuss the pros , cons and limitations of Hi-Res audio as well as the future of automobiles.2021-01-133h 31
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 6 - Mobile Electronics Association Installer of the Year CandidatesMatt and Gary sit down with 7 of the top 12 candidates for the highly coveted Mobile Electronics Association's "Installer of the year" award.The first segment was aired as a video clip to kick off the 12 volt industry event known as "KnowledgeFest" this past Sunday.We kept the mics rolling and hung out talking shop for another hour and a half.Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make it to the top!Congrats to the 2020 top 12 candidates:Marty AdamschekNick ApicellaDean BeyettMichael BischoffJohn BrettlePhillip...2020-12-162h 04
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 5 - Mark from Car Audio FabricationWhat's up Youtube! Today we sit down with Mark from Car Audio Fabrication. We talk about the evolution of his YouTube channel and how he has influenced both DIY and professional car audio installers. Some random bits from the show. That one time we lost our hotel rooms while visiting Mobile Solutions. Legacy AmplifiersCar showsRadwoodA dude in a CRX gets away from the copsOld School installsMatt over promises.....We talk poor speaker locationsResonance control and how much does weight matter in car audio2020-12-092h 06
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 4 - Steve Brown of Alpine ElectronicsIn this episode we sit down with Steve Brown of Alpine Electronics. Hear stories from Steve’s early days of car audio and his path to building the legendary Alpine demo vehicles.2020-12-021h 47
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 3 - Gary's Wild RideBuckle up! In this episode we hear about Gary's wild ride through car audio. Learn what got him started and about the people that helped shape his career. You will hear outrageous stories that took place while he was building audio systems for celebrities in Beverly Hills. We also learn about his part in building some of the most iconic car audio demo vehicles while working for Alpine Electronics.2020-11-263h 08
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 2 - Matt's Journey into Car AudioA quick update on some current projects in our shops. We also learn about Matts early days of fabrication, his path to winning Installer of the year, and beyond.https://www.instagram.com/therealmatty_s/https://www.instagram.com/define_concepts/https://www.youtube.com/c/therealmattyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrZrUAQKRQyezkRn_EJ9_w2020-11-181h 22
zebra cros fashion weekEpisode 1 - The Unintentional PodcastMatt and Gary sit down to test out their recording setups and end up recording a podcast!2020-11-061h 03