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

1 tim 23 min•20 januari 2026

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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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