The Best Recording Audiobooks of All Time

From the #1 New York Times bestselling McElroy Brothers, creators of the hit podcasts My Brother, My Brother and Me and The Adventure Zone, comes a helpful and hilarious how-to podcast guide covering everything you need to know to make, produce, edit, and promote a podcast…and get rich* doing it! (*Results not guaranteed.). Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy made their names as “advice giving brothers who have no business giving advice” (New York Times) on the hit podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me.

But while they may not have the best relationship or workplace advice, they certainly make you laugh, and they do know a thing or two about podcasting. In fact, the McElroy Brothers have spent the last decade making podcasts, including My Brother, My Brother and Me; The Adventure Zone; Sawbones; and more. From their start, independently producing and releasing the early episodes of My Brother, My Brother and Me, to their eleven currently available podcasts, the McElroys have become experts in creating successful podcasts. And now, they want to share what they’ve learned with you. In Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You), the McElroy Brothers will walk you through the process of turning an idea into ear-candy for legions of fans, sharing their expertise on everything from deciding on an effective name (definitely not something like My Brother, My Brother and Me), what type of microphone to use (definitely not one from the video game Rock Band), to making lots and lots of money (spoiler: you probably won’t). A must-read for anyone interested in podcasting, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) shares the keys to success as well as the mistakes to avoid and draws on the vast experiences of three of the funniest and most successful podcasters working today.

Born just outside London in 1942, Glyn Johns was sixteen years old at the dawn of rock and roll. His big break as a producer came on the Steve Miller Band’s debut album, Children of the Future, and he went on to engineer or produce iconic albums for the best in the business: Abbey Road with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin’s and the Eagles’ debuts, Who’s Next by the Who, and many others. Even more impressive, Johns was perhaps the only person on a given day in the studio who was entirely sober, and so he is one of the most reliable and clear-eyed insiders to tell these stories today.

In this entertaining and observant memoir, Johns takes us on a tour of his world during the heady years of the sixties, with beguiling stories that will delight music fans the world over: he remembers helping to get the Steve Miller Band released from jail shortly after their arrival in London, he recalls his impressions of John and Yoko during the Let It Be sessions, and he recounts running into Bob Dylan at JFK and being asked  to work on a collaborative album with him, the Stones, and the Beatles, which never came to pass. Johns was there during some of the most iconic moments in rock history, including the Stones’ first European tour, Jimi Hendrix’s appearance at Albert Hall in London, and the Beatles’ final performance on the roof of their Savile Row recording studio. Johns’s career has been long and prolific, and he’s still at it—over the last two decades he has worked with Crosby, Stills & Nash; Emmylou Harris; Linda Ronstadt; Band of Horses; and, most recently, Ryan Adams. Sound Man provides a firsthand glimpse into the art of making music and reveals how the industry—like musicians themselves—has changed since those freewheeling first years of rock and roll.

Can’t seem to get your home recordings to sound as good as your favorite artists? Not sure what steps to take? If so, you're not alone, and this book is for you.This book is your step-by-step roadmap to creating professional recordings from the comfort of your home studio.… It allows you to know exactly which gear to use, how to position your microphones, and get the best sounds for your unique songs…. … Allowing you to confidently create music that competes with your favorite records, and do it FAST. Inside this book you’ll discover the techniques and tactics needed to get mix-ready results right at the source.

… This means you won’t have to “fix it in the mix” or spend hours trying to find the perfect settings. As a result, you’ll not only end up with tracks that require little to no post-processing, but you’ll also save time - allowing you to focus on being creative and have fun throughout the process. Inside this book, you'll discover how to:. ✓ Understand the Recording Mindset: Learn the importance of having a clear vision for your song and how it guides your choices in the recording process. This mindset will be your North Star, helping you navigate the numerous decisions you'll face. ✓ Master the Basics and Beyond: Gain practical insights into recording instruments, choosing the right microphones, and proper placement techniques. We'll dive deep into the nitty-gritty to make sure that you have a complete understanding of what to do in order to get the sound you hear in your head to come out of your speakers. ✓ Quality Over Gear: Understand that you don't need the most expensive equipment to make professional recordings; it's all about how you use what you have. We'll explore how to maximize the potential of your existing setup, making the most of every piece of gear. ✓ Avoid Common Pitfalls: From phase issues to room acoustics, we'll cover the common challenges that can plague home recordings and provide actionable solutions. If you’re tired of only ever creating “demo-quality” tracks and you want to showcase your music in the best way possible, this book is what you need.