Off The Record - On The Charts: A Podcast

Join hosts Adam, Dana, and Joe as they continue their heartfelt and insightful interview with legendary recording, mixing, mastering engineer, producer and musician Gene Paul. Disclaimer, please listen to Part 1, "Killing Me Softly," before diving into this incredible Part 2.

Today, we start going behind the scenes to explore the inner workings of Atlantic Records through the eyes of people whose names rarely appear on album credits, and whose life's work is seldom celebrated. Mario Medious started in the accounting department, learning a side of the business often overlooked in the fast-growing music industry. Armed with a love for jazz and a passion for building rela...

Join Joe, Adam, and Dana for a one-on-one conversation with Jimmy "The Senator" Douglass, a formidable music producer and engineer with a career spanning over 60 years. Best known for his extensive work with Timbaland (who gave him his famous nickname), Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, Jimmy shares the secret weapon behind his legendary career. He got his start as a teenager at Atlantic Recor...

Today, we officially flip the record and introduce "Bee Sides."   Named after the B side of the quirky 1968 7-inch single by The Arif Mardin Chorus (the A side was “Evil Companions”), “Bee Side,” was written by Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin, arranged by Mardin, and produced by Dowd. This segment is our home for the unexpected. Moving forward, you will see "Bee Sides" and studio outtakes pop up sporadic...

Proudly hailing from Garfield, NJ, Eddie Brigati perfected his vocal chops as a teenager at the legendary Choo Choo Club. He launched his career by stepping into his big brother David’s shoes as a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters, where his immense vocal capabilities quickly made him a star. As a founding member of The Young Rascals/The Rascals, Eddie provided the iconic vocal sound and soulf...

Halfway through this journey, it dawned on us—being primary keepers of our fathers' legacies—that we had a unique ability to interview each other. There’s no better source than the kin who lived it. Taking a moment to honor the men who made us 'us,' we start with Tom (aka 'Tommy'). Joe and Adam ask Dana personal questions about growing up with her father, the first ever linear fader recording cons...

His last name is synonymous with massive recording technological innovation and the world’s most iconic guitar. While he is the son of the legendary Les Paul, Gene carved out his own legacy as a revered engineer. He was mentored by Tom Dowd and worked alongside Arif Mardin and Joel Dorn at Atlantic Records studios in its heyday.  Part One of our exclusive Two-part interview with Gene. You won't wa...

We are incredibly honored to announce our interview with none other than living legend, Mike Stoller! Mike and his songwriting/production partner, Jerry Leiber, known professionally as Leiber & Stoller wrote hits like “Hound Dog” (Elvis Presley fame), wrote and produced “Stand By Me”, “Yakety Yak” and “Poison Ivy” to name a few... While Jerry is no longer with us, Mike has remained a dear fami...

We could not possibly begin this journey without talking about Jerry Wexler. Jerry was significant part of Atlantic Records and our fathers’ lives and careers. Since his passing in 2008 at age 91, Jerry has either been made the hero or vilified in many Hollywood adaptations and biopics related to significant music history. Please join Joe, Adam and Dana as they interview none other than Jerry’s so...

Introductory Episode: Off The Record - On The Charts: A Podcast celebrating the lives and contributions of music visionaries & producers Arif Mardin, Joel Dorn & Tom Dowd. Hosted by: Joe Mardin, Adam Dorn & Dana Dowd who interview some of the people their fathers worked with at Atlantic Records while digging further into their careers and legacies.