Best Digital Royalties Podcasts (2026)

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BONUS - "Santa" 35:14

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9h ago35:14

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Johnny and the Thang Gang return to Radio X on 5th January, but here’s a bonus podcast episode to tide you over until then! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

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Amanda Hirsch on “Not Skinny but Not Fat” 59:09

3d ago59:09

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When Amanda Hirsch started her Instagram account in 2016 and began pushing out funny memes and hot pop culture takes, she never could have imagined it would lead to her podcast, “Not Skinny but Not Fat” being a destination on A-List celebrities’ press tours. Amanda recounts the moment she learned Kim Kardashian was a fan, tells me which celebrities…

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BONUS - The Christmas Day Thang! 38:32

2h ago38:32

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A yuletidious bonus episode as The Thang Gang join you for Christmas lunch. There's the annual Christmas Day Thang Quiz, plus some special musical guests. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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511: Concierge Pre-IPO Access: Why Small, Personalized Firms Beat Giant Platforms 40:48

9d ago40:48

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Jason and Christine Healey, founder of Healey Pre-IPO, discuss the specialized market for private stocks in late-stage, high-value companies. She explains that massive firms like SpaceX and OpenAI are remaining private longer than in previous decades, often reaching valuations in the hundreds of billions before debuting on public exchanges. Because…

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#329 – Joe Gallo: Turning Music Into Media Through Brand Partnerships 39:23

9d ago39:23

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Joe Gallo is a results-driven brand builder and the founder of CatchBuzz, a media and lifestyle agency operating at the intersection of music, branding, and culture. With over a decade of experience across partnerships, public relations, marketing, and artist management, Joe has helped emerging artists, major festival acts, startups, and establishe…

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Kate Chastain is Reality TV Royalty 45:56

11d ago45:56

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From “Traitors” to “House of Villains” to “Reality Hot Seat” and my personal favorite, “Below Deck,” there isn’t a corner of the Reality TV world that Kate Chastain cannot conquer. The number one chief stew and secretive baby momma joins me to talk about attending this year’s BravoCon; representing the NFL with her new football commentary series, “…

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Stoke (Panto) Royalty, A Coffee Order, and The Pet Town Quiz World Series 2025 1:01:26

6d ago1:01:26

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang chat with Stoke (panto) legend Jonny Wilkes, hear about your Christmas logistics, and crown a winner in The Pet Town Quiz World Series 2025. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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The Ultimate Reality TV Year-End Roundup 49:14

17d ago49:14

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To close out the year, Melissa Rivers and David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope team up once again for a no-holds-barred reality TV year-end roundup packed with Bravo tea, pop culture buzz, and insider takes. From Teresa and Melissa’s reconciliation to Traitors, Met Gala shakeups, celebrity wedding rumors, and Cher’s love life, nothing is off li…

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Royalties and Licensing: From Music to Patents - Ch. 10 7:52

19d ago7:52

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Royalties and licensing explained — from music royalties to patent licensing and intellectual property royalties.A practical, plain‑English guide covering copyright royalties, licensing agreements, patent royalties, trademark licensing, and how to license your music.Understand how royalties work so you can protect your creations, negotiate smarter …

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Dividend Investing: Creating a Stock Portfolio for Steady Returns - Ch. 9 6:00

13d ago6:00

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Dividend investing mastery: how to build a dividend portfolio for reliable passive income from stocksA practical, research-backed guide to dividend stocks, dividend income strategy, and dividend investing for beginnersLearn exactly how to create a stock portfolio for steady returns and lasting passive income you can actually depend on What You'll L…

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Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding - Ch. 8 7:42

13d ago7:42

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Peer to peer lending and real estate crowdfunding complete practical guide for beginners and intermediate investors.Unique deep-dive into P2P investing and crowdfunding investing, including alternative investments, passive income ideas, and online lending platforms.Learn exactly how to invest in peer to peer lending and real estate crowdfunding saf…

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Real Estate Rentals: Low-Cost Entry Points - Ch. 7 6:24

13d ago6:24

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Real estate rentals on a budget: low cost real estate investing and house hacking strategies for beginnersUnique low-cost entry points into rental income with little money, including rent by the room, seller financing real estate, FHA loan for investment property, and VA loan house hackingLearn exactly how to start real estate investing with little…

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Print-on-Demand and Merch Stores - Ch. 6 6:29

19d ago6:29

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Print on demand business and merch stores — how to start and scale ecommerce print on demand to sell custom merch.Real-world, practical breakdown of printful vs printify, merch by Amazon guide insights, Redbubble tips, and Teespring tutorial basics for beginners.Walk away with a simple, actionable plan to launch or improve your print on demand merc…

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Building an Affiliate Marketing Engine - Ch. 5 8:53

13d ago8:53

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Affiliate marketing for beginners: how to build an affiliate marketing engine that earns passive income with affiliate marketing. Discover a step-by-step affiliate marketing strategy with practical affiliate marketing tips, funnels, and content systems. Learn how to turn your content into a repeatable ‘engine’ that attracts, converts, and retains b…

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E-Books and Digital Products: Creating Income Assets - Ch. 4 6:17

13d ago6:17

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Digital products income with e-books: how to create income assets that sell on autopilotActionable guide to how to create ebooks, sell design templates online, and build automated digital product salesLearn how to turn simple ideas into digital assets for income and passive income with digital products you can sell worldwide What You'll Learn: How …

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Online Content Monetization: Blogs and YouTube Channels - Ch. 3 6:54

18d ago6:54

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Online content monetization guide for blogs and YouTube income streamsStep‑by‑step content creator monetization guide covering how to make money blogging and how to make money on YouTube with ads, affiliates, and sponsorshipsLearn exactly how to monetize your blog and YouTube channel with diversified income streams you can start building this week …

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Finding Your Niche: Low-Cost Opportunities - Ch. 2 7:40

13d ago7:40

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Finding your niche with low cost business ideas for an online side hustle and digital product business.Explore 2025-ready niche ideas, no code business models, and creator economy opportunities that start on a shoestring.Walk away with a simple, repeatable system to spot micro niche business ideas and take your first tiny action this week. What You…

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Nature's Monogamy League, A Fiery Invention, and The Golden Cherub's Banana 1:01:34

15d ago1:01:34

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang discuss how many are too many bananas, investigate nature’s Monogamy League, and hear about some extreme arachnid smuggling. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Passive Income 101: Understanding the Basics - Ch. 1 6:47

14d ago6:47

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Passive income for beginners: practical basics for financial freedom and flexibilitySimple, realistic breakdown of what passive income is (and isn’t), including types of passive income, residual income, and how to make passive income without hypeWalk away knowing exactly how to start, where this applies to your life, and one small action to move to…

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#328 – Libby Kallins: How Authenticity Cuts Through the Noise Online 40:51

15d ago40:51

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Libby Kallins is a seasoned music marketing strategist and artist development expert now shaping careers at 444 Sounds. With more than eight years of experience across major labels, she has built campaigns for both rising and established talent. Today, Libby empowers independent artists by merging creative storytelling with data-driven strategy, he…

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Susan Powter on Taking Back Her Life 54:12

24d ago54:12

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In the early 90’s, at the height of the infomercial craze, Susan Powter’s “Stop the Insanity” program of weight loss and nutrition was worth $276 million, equal to over half a billion dollars today. A new documentary from filmmaker Zeberiah Newman entitled “Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter” (available Dec. 9 on Apple TV, Prime Video, and oth…

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The Bonus 500 Podcast 15:05

23d ago15:05

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Yeah you heard that right. We have made 500 pods and we will make 500 more… 10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS! 10 MORE YEARS! To celebrate this historic milestone we reflect on the team’s greatest hits from the previous 500 episodes. These include Gav’s Craziest Named Creature, Sunta’s Most Insufferable Moment and TJ’s Most Modivational Ass Raggings...!…

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Michael The Freak, Hanley Again, and Let's Get Rocked 58:45

25d ago58:45

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This week, Johnny and the gang despair at Gen Z once again, Hanley gets the Pet Town treatment once again, and we catch up with Mr December himself, Michael. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Captain Kerry Navigates the Waters of Reality TV 34:12

1M ago34:12

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Captain Kerry shares his journey from a tradesperson to a successful yacht captain and reality TV star on Below Deck. He discusses the challenges of managing charter guests, the dynamics of working with a crew, and the unique experiences that come with yachting. Kerry also reflects on his personal growth, mental health struggles, and his commitment…

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#327 – Ian Roberts: The Fan Data Playbook for Modern Artists 37:21

27d ago37:21

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Ian Roberts is the co-founder & CEO of Hive.co, a leading fan-engagement and marketing automation platform built for event promoters and musicians. Since launching Hive in 2014, Ian has helped transform the way artists and promoters use data—powering over $500M in ticket sales through smarter email, SMS, and presale campaigns. With a background in …

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How Independent Musicians Win in the Age of AI-Generated Music and Shrinking Royalties 5:36

27d ago5:36

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The numbers are wild: AI now accounts for a massive share of new tracks landing on major streaming platforms, and most listeners can’t tell machine-made songs from human ones. We dive straight into what that means for independent artists, why average payouts are dropping, and how a smarter, human-first approach can flip the script. Rather than figh…

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Stranger Things, Felix White, and Car Crash Priest 1:11:17

28d ago1:11:17

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This week, The Thang Gang were joined by Finn, Gaten, Caleb, and Noah from STRANGER THINGS! Plus Felix White from The Maccabees popped by, and Gav celebrated the life of Jimmy Cliff. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Kelly Dodd Does the Pod 36:50

1M ago36:50

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She’s best known for her unforgettable five seasons on "The Real Housewives of Orange County", thanks to her no filter approach and those epic fight scenes that we just couldn’t get enough of. I can only be talking about Kelly Dodd. I recently caught up with the former Housewife to chat about life in 2025, which includes everything from working wit…

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Spotify Pays in Pennies, Bandcamp Pays Your Rent 4:56

1M ago4:56

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Most indie artists feel the pressure to be everywhere at once—only to end up stretched thin, underpaid, and overwhelmed. We unpack a better way forward: a platform portfolio that favors focus over frenzy, using the strengths of each service to work together instead of compete for your time. From algorithmic discovery to direct-to-fan revenue, we ma…

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Catering Advice, Moustache Employment, and Potato Info 59:03

1M ago59:03

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This week, Johnny had a life-changing dining tip, there was a cozza with a muzza (cop with a moustache), and the Thang Gang received some surprisingly useful potato information. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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#326 - Andreea Magdalina: Livestreaming, Gaming & the New Era of Fan Engagement 40:41

1M ago40:41

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Andreea Magdalina is the founder & CEO of shesaid.so, a global community uniting music, tech, and equity. With 18 international chapters and over 12,000 members, she builds ecosystems that empower underrepresented creatives. Her work spans strategic partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Spotify, and TikTok, Coachella’s innovation team, and th…

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BravoCon Mayhem: Melissa & Dax Hit the Tiny Red Carpet (Again!) 39:37

2M ago39:37

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It’s a Melissa Rivers Group Text and Hollywood Raw crossover. Melissa and Dax take you inside BravoCon 2025 as they go backstage, hit the floor, and capture everything in between. They talked to Kathy & Nicky Hilton, Erika Jayne, Andy Cohen, Denise Richards, Jerry O’Connell, Caroline Stanbury, Reza, and so many other Bravolebrities. They grabbed me…

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The $25 “Deal” That Eats Your Masters 4:57

1M ago4:57

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Your catalog shouldn’t disappear because of a missed $25 renewal. We unpack the real economics behind music distribution and show why the cheapest sticker price can become the most expensive decision an artist or small label makes. Chris and the team break down the two dominant models—flat fee vs. royalty share—and map where each one helps or hurts…

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SCART Lead Triumph, Manomasa Corn Chips, and The Crypto Queen 59:49

2M ago59:49

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This week, Harry’s wife Carla made a drastic change, Johnny gave us all the latest from Mel B’s wedding, and The Thang Gang encountered Britain Nice Life Insurance. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…