The Occasional Podcast

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Join us in an audio-centric exploration of high fidelity listening. Gear talk, recommendations, interviews and plenty of interesting insights into high-end and personal audio, manufacturing and the people that make up the pastime. Our discussions primarily focus on music, music production, HiFi, audiophile speakers, headphones, amplifiers, turntables (record players), tubes, CD players, digital streaming, DAC and other digital sources.

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  • DCNYer
    Dave McNair interview deserves 5 stars, by itself
    The October 13, 2021, interview with mastering engineer and Part Time Audiophile writer Dave McNair is the most eye-opening audiophile interview I've heard. To those who heard this interview, the 2022 MoFi revelations would not have been surprising. Despite being a mastering engineer who appreciates vinyl sound, McNair is open about the the compromises inherent to vinyl mastering, from de-essing (contributing to "warm" sound because high frequencies limited) to the RIAA curve. It's an education.
  • kshkval
    Great Podcast… topical, varied, expert, revealing
    I’ve listened to several of the podcasts and they’ve all been useful and worthwhile. But the podcast about how records are made gobsmacked me with so much reveal and info I would never have known or suspected. Probably because I’m new to this audiophile shtick. In the first 5 minutes of the pod, I learned that most records are made from digital masters or maybe even not that!😱🤯😤😩🤬 Hold on, you just blew away my preconceived bias pro vinyl and anti digital. That’s harsh, but true! I love it. I have to face up to the fact that I need to know MORE. The only way to do it is to listen to more OP pods, check in on the OP website and PTA services. Thank you so much OP peeps for bringing light where there was darkness!
  • Sampras270
    Get a new host
    I love listening to hi-fi talk and really enjoy the people that he has interviewed. I just barely can’t stand listening to it because of the host, he sounds like he’s half buzzed and just has some of the stupidest, repetitive questions that get asked in all these interviews. Have some fresh ideas and mix it up a bit.
  • StylerB
    Love but..,
    More episodes please!
  • sadiecaptain
    Too cool, no class
    Sound affects with your mouth? A visit host who refers to “f...... CDs? Wait, why would I listen to this? I don’t any longer.
  • 24VoltFlamingo
    Loved it!
    Great to hear the words of the great modern hi-fi alchemists in a spontaneous, off the cuff stream. hope to hear more soon!
  • illusivedmg
    Great!
    One of my favorite podcasts.
  • kfrazier1000
    Great Podcast!
    I accidentally stumbled upon this podcast, and I'm happy to find it. If you're an audiophile like myself, you'll enjoy the interviews with audio industry leaders. Now I have a new podcast to listen to while I'm on the treadmill. Great job, guys!
  • Minor.mist
    Great audiophile podcast
    Solid podcast giving great updates for audiophiles. It's a nice change of pace to listen to audiophile news as opposed to reading it!
  • Nickname626
    Listen up
    Fun podcast for audiophiles or people just interested in gear and audio tech.
  • Upsguys88
    All Around Winner
    This podcast is a winner! They hosts chat about informative audio topics, products, and experiences. They add a great guest list who ate the very people who bring us audio geeks our wonderful gear! Great podcast all around!
  • charlestheodore
    Great podcast
    Love that there is finally a great audiophile podcast available.
  • DucksCrossing
    Sean Casey--Good Call
    I was happy to listen to the two part series with Sean Casey, a down to earth audiophile dude runnin' Zu Audio. Sean is passionate about his industry and we need more peeps like him. Part 1 is about his origins; part 2, his career and gear philosophy. I wholeheartedly agree that more podcasts about the equipment we love to listen to makes for a very valuable podcast. Thank you!
  • Kansem
    Informative!
    I really enjoy this podcast. So glad I found it!
  • mike808pt
    Great audio podcast
    Definitely worth a listen. Great podcast from one of my favorite YouTube channels
  • iDZN
    Enjoyable for different folks
    Whether you’re an audiophile or not, this podcast is the bomb. Keep up the good work AudioHead!
  • alfmoonspace
    Nice!
    Love it!
  • cavandermeulen
    Wonderful - Great for all music lovers
    Being an audiophile for a couple years now, this is a great podcast for gear and music in general. Highly recommended to new and long-standing audio lovers alike! Plus, just great conversationalists.
  • Sol Xephon
    Raw Delivery and Good Insights...
    It’s clear these guys care a lot about their podcast and subject matter. I respect that and their seemingly unrefined dialogue with co-hosts. However, I do feel feel a little more front-end structure at the intros could pay off in engaging audiences. Sure, it may not quite click with the “organic” delivery of the podcast, but it goes a long way to pique listeners’ curiosity!
  • Rubrmn
    One of my faves
    Excellent podcast. I love the format. I always learn something new.
  • CJRAY84
    Good stuff!
    Interesting and insightful. Worth taking with you on your next plane ride.
  • Tercophile
    Audiophile podcasts!
    I love the podcasts, great info for the audiophile world!
  • D_Warhol
    Lusting for a pair of Zu Speakers
    It was great to hear Sean talk about the Zu speakers,on their build and his knowledge of the industry. I've heard them twice and was blown away with the how efficient they are.
  • Manimaldoug
    Review for headphones
    You guys rock
  • bhaap
    Enjoyed listening to Zu
    I've come to enjoy the personalities in this hobby as much as the equipment they produce. Maybe it goes unsaid, but if you want to know about the equipment - know the designer! Enjoyed the podcast - I hope there are more to come
  • zeussjunk
    Solid
    This is a solid podcast - great content, presented really well. Kudos.
  • thehotk
    Good show
    Like the on air personalities.
  • cody_stant
    Fun podcast
    Enjoyed the first two episodes. As a Zu Audio owner myself, it was fun to hear some backstory on Sean. Rad dude and company. Also have been reading your website for a long time. Keep up the great work!
  • mljones6
    Satisfies the Audiophile Within You
    This is the perfect podcast for audiophiles. I enjoyed the host's musings on the resurgence of 80s music, and Sean's perspective on his company Zu Audio. This show fills a void in the podcast world--I look forward to more!
  • Guerph
    Finally!
    Been waiting for a podcast like this for long time. Keep em coming
  • HiFiInsider
    Yay! Hi-Fi related podcast
    Nice to find a good Hi-Fi audio related podcast. Keep up the good work!
  • Andrew H....
    Excellent podcast
    I was introduced to this podcast by a friend and it did not disappoint. It’s the right blend of tech and the people behind the tech. Enjoyed it very much and looking forward to more episodes.
  • mho jazz
    Need more gear talk
    Nice conversation, seem like they speak from their experience and their thought without influented from anyone. However, I like to here more about gear talk.
  • miglto
    Nice!
    Very nice to get a true audiophile podcast!
  • BobMac
    Filling a Hole
    Not too many audiophile podcasts. Happy to find this one and can't wait for more episodes.
  • ttownscott
    Hard to find decent Audiophile podcast
    I feel as if audiophile has been kicked to the gutter by time and our short attenttion spans. This podcast seeks to revive in interest in audiophile. I will be sharing it with my sons because I hope they can experience a future where you can sit back on the couch and chill to an album side heard throug a decent sound system.
  • Bigthunder1979
    Keep it real!
    Nice insight and great info! Keep it real and keep the passion you got going!
  • CaptainCB
    Zu!!!!!!!
    What a great way to kick things off. Zu Audio is the right type of company to meet with and get to know more personally. If I didn’t already own something by them... I would be compelled to hear what they have after this. And probably wanna share a tasty beverage with too! Thanks for this great new podcast. Drives to and from work are now 1000% improved!!!
  • Srfjason
    Great insight into the audio world
    Really enjoyed the insight into speaker construction. Looking forward to where this podcast is headed!
  • pk5817
    Awesome
    Love this podcast! About time material like this is made available for the audiophile audience. Thank you for making it available 😎👍
  • sameguyasbefore
    Need more of this
    I love listening to podcasts and i'm glad to find a podcast about various topics and i'm glad to find one about my most expensive hobby.
  • maclark7029
    Great podcast for the Audiophile
    It is about time we get a podcast by an audiophile for the audiophiles. Definately worth listening to if you love music and chasing the next new thing in audio!
  • mbennett02@
    Great Podcast
    Loved the first two episodes and looking forward to more great stuff from this podcast!
  • BS12
    Loving this podcas
    I’ve been listening and for an audiophile-centric podcast for some time and this one totally fits the bills. It’s just what I was looking for. Keep up the great work. Please also sign me up to be entered in the NightOwl give away Thanks
  • EG1255
    Thorough and interesting interviews
    Really enjoying this series -- Zu is an interesting company and the interview really helps illuminate why.
  • Wildcats are
    Great Podcast for Audiophiles!
    I’ve always enjoyed Scott’s work, The Ocasional Podcast is great to tap into he and his Team’s expertise.
  • jwalker019
    Entertaining and good info!
    Enjoyable podcast from the folks behind one of my favorite audio websites (Part Time Audiophile).
  • Jonnybravo26
    Love the insider interviews
    Raw and unfiltered interviews with some of the best modern audio designers. This is a must subscribe for audiophiles, gear heads and music lovers.
  • mikimozu0
    The hobby needs more podcasts like this!
    Great podcast. Raw, incredibly insightful, and full of useful information. Worth listening to if you’re a novice or a seasoned audiophile.
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