The Occasional Podcast

The Occasional Podcast

Brian Hunter

Episodes 154
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (89)
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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68%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S14E8 HIGH END Vienna 2026 - HiFi Highlights and Best Of Show

Jun 11, 2026 38m

Marc is back from his travels abroad and he returns with all the good news, highlights and best sound from the HIGH END Vienna show. Hosted for the first time at its new location in Austria, HIGH END…

S14E7 Julie Mullins (Stereophile/Analog Planet)

May 28, 2026 1h

An interview with Julie Mullins of Stereophile Magazine, Analog Planet and many more endeavors. This week we chat with Julie about her long history in audio (which includes all the major HiFi…

S14E6 William Low From AudioQuest

May 14, 2026 1h 4m

A very special interview with Bill Low of AudioQuest. This week's episode is a much more cerebral experience, and one of our favorites to tackle. Joined by AudioQuest founder William Low, we talk…

S14E5 Steve Guttenberg And Andrew Jones - Live Recording From AXPONA 2026

Apr 29, 2026 48m

A huge show this week with both Steve "The Audiophiliac" Guttenberg and legendary speaker designer Andrew Jones. The Reviewer and the Designer was recorded live at AXPONA 2026 in Chicago this year.…

S14E4 AXPONA 2026 - HiFi Highlights And Best Of Show

Apr 17, 2026 56m

Live from Chicago, IL - The cast and crew from PartTimeAudiophile's coverage of AXPONA 2026 weigh in. Held April 10-12 in the Schaumburg Convention Center, this episode reports back on all the…

S14E3 An Interview With Jana Dagdagan (Jana Loves HiFi/Stereophile)

Apr 06, 2026 49m

In this episode we sit down with Jana Dagdagan from the YouTube channel Jana Loves HiFi. Jana shares her story and gives us her unique perspective on the HiFi industry, having worked with both…

S14E2 Frank Doris Of Copper Magazine And The Absolute Sound

Mar 26, 2026 1h 21m

An interview with long time industry writer/editor/PR/guitarist Frank Doris. Frank is an audiophile enthusiast who has written for The Absolute Sound (back in the Harry Pearson days) and now Copper…

S14E1 Robert Harley Of The Absolute Sound Magazine

Mar 11, 2026 58m

An interview with Robert Harley, Editor-In-Chief of The Absolute Sound. In the Season 14 premier, we enter our 2026 collection of conversations with none other than Robert Harley himself. One of the…

S13E11 Florida Audio Expo 2026 - HiFi Highlights And Best Of Show

Feb 26, 2026 39m

Marc and Brian take on pt.AUDIO's coverage of the Florida Audio Expo in Tampa, held February 20-22. This episode reports back on all the showroom highlights and the latest hifi product releases from…

S13E10 The History And Continuing Legacy Of The Quad ESL 57 Loudspeaker

Jan 28, 2026 24m

A full breakdown of the history and ongoing legacy of one of, if not THE most iconic and legendary speaker of all time, the Quad ESL 57 Electrostatic Loudspeaker. In this informative and educational…

S13E9 Pro Audio Vs. HiFi - Why They May Be More Alike Than You Think - An Interview With Brad Lunde Of Lone Mountain Audio

Jan 15, 2026 1h 17m

An Interview With Brad Lunde, President of Lone Mountain Audio. This episode is packed with tons of amazing stories, tips, and advice - from both sides of the musical coin - Pro Audio and HiFi.…

S13E8 An Interview With Teenage Speaker Designer Lucca Chesky and 2025 Product Of The Year Awards!

Dec 23, 2025 59m

19-year-old Lucca Chesky already has few speaker designs under his belt. The LC1 and LC2 Bookshelves have been touring the HiFi audio show circuit and earning some well-deserved accolades in the…

S13E7 The Best Hi-Fi Products For 2026: Speakers, Amps, DACs & Turntables Reviewed

Dec 08, 2025 36m

Our 2026 Buyer's Guide For Audiophiles. Marc and Brian go over some of the best and brightest audio products reviewed and heard for the upcoming year. Broken out into several HiFi categories, the…

S13E6 Capital Audiofest 2025 - HiFi Highlights And Best Of Show

Nov 19, 2025 45m

Coverage and impressions from Captial Audiofest 2025. Marc, Brian and Scot broadcast live from the big DC audio event. This show includes full impressions and observations on trends. What rooms…

S13E5 All The New Audiophile & HiFi Product Announcements For The Holiday Season - What You May Have Missed!

Nov 05, 2025 38m

Marc And Brian from pt.AUDIO run down all the latest gear hitting the HiFi and Audiophile market for the holiday season. From premium speaker products to headphones, IEMs and amplifiers, this episode…

S13E4 Rooms! Treatments, Correction And Everything You Can Do Optimize Performance For Your Stereo

Oct 22, 2025 1h 5m

An interview with Ed Mullen and Nick Brown of SVS. In this detailed educational discussion, we explore all the things that you can do to improve the sound of your stereo through adjusting your…

S13E3 Is Analog Better Than Digital? An Interview With Peter Ledermann Of Soundsmith Plus The Status Of HiFi Design In Education

Oct 08, 2025 1h 7m

An interview with Peter Ledermann of Soundsmith. Peter has a very long history of research and development in audio. From his time at IBM to amps to turntable cartridges, Peter has long sought to…

S13E2 Measurements - What Do Audio Designers Think? Interviews With Pass, Jones, Grell, Watts, Qvortrup, Comeau and Dudleston

Sep 24, 2025 47m

This episode is a collection of interviews that help explore the idea of measurements as they relate to high fidelity audio reproduction from an audio product designer's perspective. Some of the most…

S13E1 Top 10 Turntable Carts Of 2025 - The Best Cartridges Available For Your Turntable/Record Player

Sep 08, 2025 34m

Our recommendations for the top 10 best sounding Turntable Carts from the past 12 months. Marc and Brian run down their best turntable cartridges for record players available to buy today. Released…

S12E10 Top 10 Turntables Of 2025

Jul 11, 2025 27m

Our recommendations for the top 10 best sounding turntables from the past 12 months. Marc and Brian run down their best turntable picks from 2025. Released in conjunction with the pt.AUDIO Summer…

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