237. Sound Engineer Neal Duffy on The Science of Sound

23/08/2025 50 min

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Episode Synopsis

Neal Duffy is an audio engineer, DJ, and yoga instructor. He’s an Omaha native, and  received his education in sound at the School and Audio Workshop in Ohio before transferring to Iowa Western. Afterwards,  he received his yoga certificate while working with Omaha acts before landing his big break with the Neon Trees.Since then, he has worked with diverse national acts including Bright Eyes, Marilyn Manson, Clay Aiken, Eminem, Cursive and Anderson Paak.In Omaha, you can find him facilitating yoga courses or near a dance floor as DJ Werdisbond. Today, we’re talking about the audio science involved in delivering unforgettable performances, the administrative and management responsibilities that go into a successful tour, and how others can blaze unique career paths while still calling Omaha home. 

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