Chillin in the studio is where real conversations happen between recording sessions honest and uncut. host Jason Rudy talks with musicians, producers, and artist about everything about everything from gear and studio tricks to wild road stories and creative highs and lows.
EP:013 Behind the Kit to Behind the Scene: Elan Schwartz
Elan Schwartz discusses transitioning from drummer to promoter, revealing common mistakes bands make when seeking gigs in this interview with the hosts of Chillin' in the Studio.
10 Jun 2025
CITS-EP:012 Christian "Pito" Petersen: 10 Bands, 1 Underground Legend
Christian "Pito" Petersen recounts his 35-year journey in extreme metal, discussing band histories, horror influences, and the dedication required to thrive in the underground music scene in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
CITS-EP:011 One Man. Five Bands. All Brutal. | Al Glassman (Job for a Cowboy)
Al Glassman discusses his extensive career in heavy metal, including his work with Job for a Cowboy, Goratory, and other bands, in an interview on managing multiple projects and maintaining creativity.
30 May 2025
EP:10 Roundtable Recap: the first 9 episodes
The Chillin' in the Studio core team, including Jason, Kim, Brian, and Tony, reflects on their podcast's first nine episodes, discussing successes, failures, and lessons learned in this roundtable discussion.
20 May 2025
EP:9 Jeff Khan-Skeleton of God
In Episode 9, we sit down with Jeff Kahn of Skeleton of God — a Death metal pioneer whose influence still echoes today. We talk about the early days with Hideous Corpse, the evolution of Skeleton of God, studio stories, and touch on his sculpture and artwork. From old-school brutality to psychedelic weirdness, Jeff’s journey is anything but typical. Follow along as we explore music, mutation, and the creative process behind one of death metal’s great pioneer's
13 May 2025
EP:008 From Aborted to Bach and back again-Mendel bij de Leij
From brutal riffs to baroque melodies -Mendel bij de Leij In this episode of Chillin’ in the Studio, we sit down with guitarist and composer Mendel bij de Leij to talk about what led him into metal, his intense years touring with Aborted, and how that experience shaped his approach to music. We dig into his career as a Cubase content creator, his orchestral solo work, his love of Bach and classical music, and his journey into movie scoring. Mendel also shares a bit about life in the Netherlan...
6 May 2025
EP:007 From Cephalic Carnage to Vimana, The Xenosapien-Zac Joe
In this episode of Chillin’ in the Studio, we sit down with guitarist and creative force Zac Joe to talk about the formation of Cephalic Carnage, the wild energy that fueled it, and the evolution that led to his current project, Vimana. We cover everything from early band chaos to finding new creative ground, with a few laughs, road stories, and reflections along the way. Plus Zac drops a killer announcement
27 Apr 2025
EP: 6 Horror and Heavy Music. Monster of Sound – Brian Fisher
In this episode of Chillin' in the Studio, we sit down with Brian Fisher — musician, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and film scorer — to dive into his journey from the early days of bands like Undertaker and Thro Cult to recording and producing his own projects. Brian shares wild show stories, his evolution into home studio recording, and what it’s like to juggle scoring for film alongside making heavy music. We dig into his love of horror and his favorite gear— don't miss t...
15 Apr 2025
EP:5 Vocalist Roundtable
In this episode of Chillin’ in the Studio, we bring together four unique vocalists to talk all things voice—from warmups and crowd control to the creative process and stage nightmares. Whether you're a screamer, rhymer, or just curious about what makes a killer vocal take, this conversation pulls back the curtain.
10 Apr 2025
EP 4: The Ai debate: Part 1
Welcome to The Tone Lab Roundtable: “Artificial Inspiration – AI’s Role in Music & Art” Joined by artist Adam Weinzapfel and Artist/Musician/Producer John Panagulis In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and fascinating topics in the creative world today: the rise of artificial intelligence in music and visual art. Is AI the ultimate tool for artists?—or the beginning of the end for human creativity? Join us as the crew from The Tone Lab and special guests debate...
30 Mar 2025
EP 3. Denver Metal Icons Cy Johnson and Victor Acquilla talk Creativity, Chaos & Overcoming
Episode 3: Cy Johnson & Victor Aquila – Chaos, Creativity & Rebuilding after Vic's horrific motorcycle accident. In this episode, we dig into the highs, the lows, and the creative drive that kept them going long after the accident. From road stories to studio secrets, this is a raw, real conversation about making art that matters.
30 Mar 2025
EP 2: Meet Plague Rat part 2
our 2nd podcast episode of "Chillin in the Studio" meet plague Rat part 2. We bring our other guitarist Jarod from Colorado in to hang with us and work out the kinks before we start to have guest. This will be a once a week podcast where we talk all things audio and music production, and try to have a little fun while we are at it.
30 Mar 2025
Episode 1 Meet Our band: Plague Rat
In this inaugural episode of 'Chillin' in the Studio,' Jason Rudy and his bandmates discuss their new project, Plague Rat, focusing on their creative process, the evolution of songwriting, and the challenges of music production. They explore the freedom of creating music without the constraints of band/music biz pressure and politics, the collaborative nature of their songwriting, and the technological advancements that facilitate their work. The conversation also touches on their music...
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Elan Schwartz
Christian "Pito" Petersen
Al Glassman
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10,913
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
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46
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YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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