Behind Number 3, Abbey Road podcast

Behind Number 3, Abbey Road

Virgin Atlantic

With Abbey Road celebrating 90 years in operation, it’s easy to forget about the people behind the scenes who make the studio what it is. Join broadcast journalist Paul Sexton on this exclusive series chatting with those people who bring a family spirit to the studios.

13 Episodes

12. Lester Smith - Microphone Legend
3/8/2023
14:43
Microphones used during the war and one very naked band walking across the famous zebra crossing all feature in this episode from this beloved member of the team who’s been at the studios over 50 years.
11. Jamila Knuckles-Pearman - Retail Buyer & Merchandiser
3/1/2023
15:17
Heading up our Abbey Road shop ‘Jamie’ talks about how this has brought fans closer to the studios and about some of the unique products you can only buy in store.
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10. Sarah Meyz & Callum Waddington - Studio Runners
2/22/2023
15:38
Chart the newest ‘runners’ journey at the studios, how they got there and advice to any new people who wish to work at the studios and also the moment they saw their name on the big screen.
09. Mirek Stiles - Head of Audio Products
2/15/2023
15:34
From exploring the metaverse to working with new and exciting developers, Mirek talks us through adding the Abbey Road sound in your own studio and what you do when Jimmy Page gives you £50
08. Oli Morgan - Mastering Engineer
2/8/2023
15:16
Mastering music is a lonely thing but Oli discusses new ways that the studio has branched out so you can hear him work in real-time from anywhere in the world.
07. Andy Maxwell - Assistant Engineer
2/1/2023
14:35
Life of an Assistant Engineer laid bare with Andy who talks about his experience at the studios and how Madonna thought Studio 3 wasn’t loud enough!
06 Doreen & David - Hospitality Legends
8/25/2022
16:21
From dancing with Chic to stirring bubbles out of champagne for Shirley Bassey. These two have seen it all from behind the bar. We chat with two beloved characters from the studios.
05 Marta Di Nozzi & Joe Wyatt - Assistant Engineer & Runner
8/25/2022
15:22
We chat with two of the newest members of the engineering team who have started on their path at the studios. Hear their journeys and new discoveries including hiding from Prince Harry!
04 Karim Fanous - Innovation Manager
8/25/2022
15:39
Abbey Road has always been famous for innovation in tech. Karim is now in charge of it all (no pressure). Hear about some of the new innovations coming out of the studio and how he nearly knocked over Nile Rodgers!
03 Andrew Dudman - Senior Engineer
8/25/2022
15:48
From being there when Star Wars recorded ‘Duel of the Fates’ to the Lord of the Rings trilogy and how he didn’t recognise Richard Attenborough. Andrew has been across some pretty big cultural moments.

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