James Ford, one of the most badass producers in the business, talks about his low key English badassness. He shares his experiences working with Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Foals, Gorillaz, and Kylie Minogue. The podcast also discusses the benefits of using Sound Toys, the qualities of Stasia microphones, setting up a studio space, and the joy of walking in the city. They explore different avenues of music production and reflect on pessimism, optimism, and finding joy in life.