Best Bobby Owsinski Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 572 - Inside Sony's 360VME With Lon Neumann 30:21

2h ago30:21

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My guest today is Lon Neumann, the president of Neumann Technologies, a company that’s focused on designing and commissioning production facilities for immersive audio. Lon has a long history with Sony, and is especially keen on their 360VME virtual mix environment system, which he discussed at length during the podcast. He started in the business …

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Episode 571 - Overlooked Audio And Music Business News 14:08

7d ago14:08

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In this week's podcast episode, I bring back my popular music and audio industry news segment with a full episode dedicated to stories that matter—but often fly under the radar. In this episode, I dive into a wide range of timely and thought-provoking topics, including: Why today’s music has been scientifically proven to be simpler than it used to …

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Episode 570 - Insights Into Video Promo With Andy Gesner 31:05

14d ago31:05

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My guest today is owner and president of HIP Video Promo Andy Gesner. Andy’s firsthand experience in playing in bands and releasing records gives him a special insight into music promotion and marketing. Over the past 25 years, he has built HIP from the ground up, developing innovative promotional strategies that adapt to the ever-changing media la…

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Episode 569 - Sensaphonics Founder Dr. Michael Santucci 37:18

21d ago37:18

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My guest today is someone who’s spent the last 35 years on a mission to protect the hearing of musicians, audio pros, and music lovers alike. Dr. Michael Santucci is an audiologist and the founder of Sensaphonics, a custom in-ear monitor company that’s become a go-to for top performers around the world. What sets Michael apart is that he’s not just…

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Episode 568 - Country Music Historian Don Cusic 27:23

28d ago27:23

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My guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic. Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins. He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny Jam…

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Episode 567 - Live And Studio Engineer Dennis Moody 30:55

1M ago30:55

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My guest today is my good friend for many years, Engineer Dennis Moody. Dennis was my first guest way back on Episode #1, and he’s been on the podcast almost every year since. Dennis is unique in that he does live sound as well as studio recording, as he’s he’s engineered some of the biggest acts at some of the world’s most famous venues. He’s also…

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Episode 566 - Film Composer and CEO of Budapest Scoring Balint Sapszon 23:45

1M ago23:45

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My guest today is composer, orchestrator, and CEO of Budapest Scoring, Balint Sapszon. Trained at the prestigious Bartók Conservatory and Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, Bálint holds a Master’s Degree in Composition, Jazz Arrangement, and Music Theory. In 2007 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study film scoring at the University of Califor…

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Episode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILL 37:00

2M ago37:00

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My guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL. I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road. This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and…

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Episode 564 - Musician, Book And Magazine Publisher Mike Lawson 41:01

2M ago41:01

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My guest today is musician, book and magazine publisher, and artist Mike Lawson, who also happens to be my book publishing champion. Mike was the person who took a chance on me to publish my first book, and then most of my subsequent 20+ books after that. He’s since gone on to become the owner and publisher of notable publications like School Band …

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Episode 563 - Dreamliner Tour Bus CEO Rich Thomson 28:03

2M ago28:03

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In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States. Rich's journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet of over 200 luxury buses, 70 t…

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Episode 562 - Engineer, Mixer, and Podcaster Matt Boudreau. 37:03

2M ago37:03

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My guest today is engineer, mixer, and podcaster Matt Boudreau. Matt’s musical journey began in the late '80s as a band member and drummer, eventually transitioning into the world of audio recording in 1994. Since then, he’s developed expertise in Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing, with credits including Alanis Morissette, Death Cab For Cutie, and Gree…

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Episode 561 - From Celeb Producer To Tech Entrepreneur | Sidney Swift 32:39

3M ago32:39

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My guest today is Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and music tech entrepreneur Sidney Swift. Sidney is a 10x platinum producer with major credits like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more. In 2019, he started Defient to bridge the gap between music, pop culture, and next-gen technologies. This led to being g…

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Episode 560 - Music Attorney Mimi Camara 34:41

3M ago34:41

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In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mimi Camara, an accomplished entertainment attorney known for her work with rising artists such as Soulja Boy, Gracie's Corner, and Young N' Ace. With a background in business and legal affairs at major labels like Atlantic, Warner Brothers, and Encore Records, Mimi has transitione…

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Episode 559 - The Most Prolific Music Composer Ever? | Richard Tozzoli 33:37

3M ago33:37

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My guest today is Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/composer, Richard Tozzoli. Rich may be the most prolific television composer anywhere, as his work has appeared in an astounding 1800 TV series, 20,000 episodes, in 40 countries. His unique style has been featured on CBS Sports, NBC Olympics, Counting Cars, Pawn Stars, Duck Dynasty, Trading Spaces, …

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Episode 559 - Breaking Sonic Barriers With The Mutantrumpet | Ben Neill 39:59

3M ago39:59

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My guest today is renowned musician, composer, and inventor of the groundbreaking Mutantrumpet Ben Neill. Ben’s Mutantrumpet is a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that combines 3 trumpets and a trombone into one. It then incorporates interactive computer technologies that produces a sound that blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic music…

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Episode 557 – From Open Mics to Major Deals: Homebwoi’s Music Journey | James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox 33:30

4M ago33:30

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant hip hop artist, producer, and designer James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox. Homebwoi’s work has been featured on 10 major label albums, 2 major motion pictures, and 3 commercially released video games. Homebwoi is also the head of product design for his company Metro Southern Media, which specializes in cre…

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Episode 556 – How Acoustics Shape Your Musical AND Emotional Experience | Norman Varney 43:48

4M ago43:48

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Norman Varney of AV RoomService. Norman is an acoustic consultant who has designed over 500 critical listening rooms around the world, starting back to when he owned an audio retail store. After that, he became director of the Custom Installation and Home Theater divisions at Music Interface Techn…

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Episode 555 – How Blues Traveler Became a Music Industry Giant | Chan Kinchla 32:23

4M ago32:23

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chandler Kinchla (commonly known as Chan), the guitar player for Blues Traveler and his new band W4RHORS3. Born in Ontario, Canada, Chan moved to Princeton, NJ where he met his Blues Traveler bandmates. After graduating high school, the band moved to New York City where they gigged around town until they secu…

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Episode 554 – Singing Secrets From a Hollywood Vocal Coach | Eric Vetro 39:16

4M ago39:16

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with singing coach to the stars, Eric Vetro. Eric has a client list that’s a “who’s who” of music celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, John Legend, and Shawn Mendes, as well as the lead singers from bands like Haim, Weezer, Incubus and Muse. He’s also trained A-list actors for the movie musi…

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Episode 553 – My 2025 Predictions for the Music Industry: What’s Coming and What We’re Leaving Behind 27:38

4M ago27:38

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Last week, I broke down every single important (and interesting) piece of music news for 2024. And today, like last year, I’ll be making my own predictions for music in 2025. Listen in to learn all about them, from why I think young audiences will push back against AI-generated content to why indie artists will be dominating the mainstream music sc…

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Episode 552 – TikTok Bans in the US, Cassettes Tapes in Japan, and Chechnya’s Tempo Rules: 2024 in Music 34:32

5M ago34:32

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with… myself. Yes friends, today, I go solo for this special episode of the podcast. In it, I’ll be reflecting on the major stories that shaped the music industry in 2024. In this special year-in-review episode, I’ll be going over TikTok’s potential ban in the US—an event which will completely change the industry …

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Episode 551 – The Man Who Beat Google for the Music Industry | Constantine Roussos 55:25

5M ago55:25

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Constantine Roussos, the founder and CEO of the DotMusic top-level domain name. Constantine is a Greek-Cypriot musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur whose dream of having a “.music” domain name put him up against some of the most powerful tech companies in the world. As you’ll hear today,…

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Episode 550 – How NAMM Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry in 2025 | John Mlynczak 42:12

5M ago42:12

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM). John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. From an early age, John has been interested in music technology, which event…

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Episode 549 – Behind the Scenes of A-List Event Planning | Steve Einzig 36:53

5M ago36:53

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net…

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Episode 548 – Performance Coaching Is The Secret to Thriving as a Musician, Here’s Why | Nick Bottini 34:51

6M ago34:51

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians. Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own…

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Episode 547 – How to Build the Perfect Studio… in ONE Day! | Hush Paz 42:21

6M ago42:21

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz. Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam…

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Episode 546 – How Songtradr Is Transforming Music Licensing and Rights | Paul Wiltshire 36:25

6M ago36:25

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr. Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, D…

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Episode 545 – From Avant-Garde Music to Winning an Emmy and Writing With Bob Dylan | Michèle Vice-Maslin 42:11

6M ago42:11

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin. Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements. Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, wit…

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Episode 544 – The Revolutionary Voice Cloning Software Disrupting the Music Industry | Kanru Hua 27:15

7M ago27:15

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications. A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of th…

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Episode 543 – The Journey From Classical Viola to Pedal Steel Virtuoso | Andrea Whitt 32:47

7M ago32:47

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player. Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh. An accomplished visual a…

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Episode 542 – Grammy-Award Winner Talks Life, Jingles, and New-Age Music | Cheryl Engelhardt 38:59

7M ago38:59

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach. Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television…

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Episode 541 – Ethical AI in the Music Industry: Is It Possible? | Mick Kiely 31:51

7M ago31:51

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely. IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather th…

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Episode 540 – How AI Is Transforming the Music Industry | Marcus “Bellringer” Bell 44:05

7M ago44:05

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with producer, technologist and entrepreneur Marcus “Bellringer” Bell. Marcus has marketed, promoted, produced, remixed, written for, and mentored some of the world’s superstars and brands. His list of credits includes Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Beyonce, as well as Discovery Network, Amazon, and Warner Bros, jus…

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Episode 539 – How Gravel Museum Is Bridging the Gap Between Rock and Classical | Brad Thachuk & Steve Thachuk 48:49

8M ago48:49

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock and classical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk. Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full sympho…

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Episode 538 – The Secret to Earth, Wind & Fire's Live Sound | George Massenburg 39:08

8M ago39:08

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins. A gifted audio designer, George literally…

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Episode 537 – How Noctil Is Changing the Game for Music Industry Professionals Everywhere | Jacob Varghese 27:50

8M ago27:50

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Is incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then you definitely will want to give this week’s episode a listen! In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese. Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entert…

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Episode 536 – How to Unlock Your Inner Rockstar and Take on Life’s Challenges | Mark Schulman 37:52

8M ago37:52

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of the first people I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman. Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone fr…

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Episode 535 – How Neural DSP Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry | Doug Castro & Francisco Cresp 32:00

9M ago32:00

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp. For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins. Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love w…

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Episode 534 – Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott & Emre Ramazanoglu 40:11

9M ago40:11

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the most amazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu. Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also …

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Episode 533 – Alexandra Fierra on How the Demon Box Turns Noise into Music 28:47

9M ago28:47

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The world of music is constantly evolving with new inventions and instruments thanks to the innovative minds of people like my guest this week, Alexandra Fierra. Her creation, the Demon Box, is almost indescribable. The device utilizes electromagnetic fields (EMF) to create and manipulate sounds from everyday electronic devices. She found inspirati…

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Episode 532 – Ray LeVier on Mindfulness, Overcoming Adversity, and Techniques for Being a Great Musician 33:12

9M ago33:12

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They say we are the sum of our experiences, and as many musicians know, whatever life throws at us, we can take and turn into art.No one knows this better than my guest on the podcast this week, Ray LeVier.Ray is a drummer, composer, producer, author, and motivational speaker who has played and recorded with John Abercrombie, Dave Binney, KJ Denher…

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Episode 531 – Musician, Producer, Remixer Danny Saber 42:35

10M ago42:35

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My guest this week is producer, musician and remixer Danny Saber.Danny’s worked with musical legends like David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Marilyn Manson, U2, The Rolling Stones, Public Enemy, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Madonna, among many others.He’s also contributed to television commercials for McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Coors, and …

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Episode 530 – Beatdapp CEO Morgan Hayduk, New Delivery Format, And Vinyl Record Facts 43:12

10M ago43:12

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My guest this week is Morgan Hayduk, who’s the co-founder and co-CEO of Beatdapp, a company that helps artists, labels, performance rights organizations, and streaming platforms detect fraudulent streams. Morgan started his career in music as a lobbyist for the Canadian music industry in the area of copyright protection before starting Beatdapp, al…

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Episode 529 – Mastering Engineer Maor Appelbaum, Song Melodies Get Simpler, And America’s Quietest Places 42:11

10M ago42:11

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My guest this week is mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum, who’s worked with the likes of Faith No More, Yes, Meatloaf, Eric Gales, Walter Trout, Dream Theater, Sepultura, Halford, and many more. Maor has written presets and collaborated with various plugin companies such as Waves, Brainworx/Plugin Alliance, Softube, Arturia, Leapwing Audio, Pulsar A…

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Episode 528 – Mastering Engineer Howie Weinberg, When Rock Died, And Binaural Beats Embedded In Hits 40:59

10M ago40:59

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My guest this week is mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, who has 20 Grammy Awards and 76 Grammy nominations, 4 TEC awards, 2 Juno awards, 1 Mercury Prize award, 200+ gold and platinum records, an unbelievable 19,000 total credits, and 91 billion streams.Howie started working in the mail room at Masterdisk in New York City but soon became the appren…

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Episode 527 – Music Contractor Deb Chase, Most Common Lyric Themes, And The Moog Store Closes 33:53

11M ago33:53

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You've probably wondered how musicians get hired to play on film and television sessions. My guest this week is Deb Chase, who’s a contractor for musicians playing on movies and television scores, and even acting in them as well, and she'll tell us how it all works.Deb came into the business almost accidentally but she found she really had a knack …

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Episode 526 – Audio Brand Manager Marek Stycos, Artists Releasing More Formats, And Tape Not Dead Yet 46:16

11M ago46:16

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My guest this week is Marek Stycos, who’s company Audio Alchemist acts as a brand manager for a wide range of pro audio manufacturers. He’s also the president of high end pro audio creators Dangerous Music and Chameleon Labs.Prior to starting Audio Alchemist Marek worked as director of Pro Audio at Guitar Center corporate, where he was responsible …

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Episode 525 – Mastering Engineer Katie Tavini, Mainstream Not What It Used To Be, And Ultimate Dad Rock 53:39

11M ago53:39

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My guest this week is 5 time MPG mastering engineer of the year Katie Tavini, who’s work includes Rudimental, Bloc Party, Ash, We Are Scientists, Nadine Shah, Arlo Parks, Los Bitchos and many more.Since starting in 2014, Katie has grown to become one of the mostin-demand mastering engineers in the UK, who’s at home with everything from the heaviest…

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Episode 524 – Guitarist Erik Himel, Kids Not Playing Music, And AI Headphones Cocktail Party Effect 43:02

11M ago43:02

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My guest this week is Erik Himel, who expanded his touring guitar career into hosting the hottest jam night in Hollywood, to producing a Las Vegas show, to custom music programming for private and corporate events.Erik’s credits include Powerman 5000, the Russian supergroup Mumiy Troll, Alan Parsons, Eagles Of Death Metal, Puddle of Mudd, Candlebox…

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Episode 523 – Conductor/Composer John Jesensky, Streamers Losing Millennials, And Silk Acoustic Isolation 45:58

11M ago45:58

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My guest this week is conductor John Jesensky, who is currently conducting premiere orchestras around the world in fully restored film score performances. Among the shows that he’s conducted include Harry Potter: In Concert, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, Amadeus, as well as The Godfather: Live. John is also a freelance film composer, scoring shor…

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