Best Matt Belmont And Greg Holden Podcasts (2025)

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TommyD on Hits, Hustle & Healing the Music Industry; How Indie Skills Can Build Empires 2:00:08

5d ago2:00:08

2:00:08

In this week’s episode, Greg and Matt sit down with legendary music producer TommyD, whose near-endless list of credits includes Tom Jones, Beyoncé, Catatonia, Noel Gallagher and even Right Said Fred. We trace Tommy’s rise from South London’s music shops and clubs to the global stage, including some brilliant Tom Jones anecdotes and the story of ho…

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"I'm the breadwinner, you're the lottery winner". Amy Wadge on hard times, 'Thinking Out Loud' and an 8-year lawsuit 1:11:13

27d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

In this episode we talk with Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Amy Wadge. At 37, Amy was a struggling artist and songwriter, like so many of us searching for some kind of meaning. Enter fresh-faced unknown singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The rest as they say is history... Sheeran's 2010 EP 'Songs I Wrote With Amy' is exactly what it sounds like: s…

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The Season 2 Comeback: Too Controversial for YouTube, Too Tired for TikTok 59:05

1M ago59:05

59:05

We’re back. Season two. Did you also think it might never happen? In this episode, we catch up after a much-needed break, talk about why YouTube banned our channel for using our own music, and unpack the burnout that came from trying to play the social media game. We cover a lot; from Greg’s bold move to release his new album without streaming, to …

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Season 1 Finale; What We Learned & What’s Coming Next 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

In this finale episode, we reflect on how far we’ve come, the key lessons we’re taking away, and the ways we’ve grown while making this podcast. We discuss how our conversations - with each other and our guests - have reshaped how we approach our careers and overcome challenges. Even more significantly, we explore how the lessons we're learning fro…

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Hit Songwriting in the Golden Age & Building Something Bigger Than Yourself; A Conversation With Sacha Skarbek 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

In this episode we speak with Sacha Skarbek; the songwriter behind numerous hit songs including monster hits You're Beautiful (James Blunt) & Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus). In a career at the top which so far spans 20+ years Sacha has worked with artists including James Blunt, Jason Mraz, Lana Del Rey, Robbie Williams, Adele, Alec Benjamin and many m…

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Unwrapping our Spotify wrapped; What does it all really mean? 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

Tis the season to compare ourselves to everyone else! But why? In this episode we discuss Spotify wrapped and what it means to not only share, but to have these often arbitrary numbers rammed down our throats year after year. Is it all bad? No. In fact, we find a lot of gratitude within this genius, but often misleading marketing campaign from our …

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The state of the music industry; Matt & Greg talk it out! 53:45

6M ago53:45

53:45

If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast - which you'll get to see early and ad free! - at https://patreon.com/droppedpodcast Thanks! - Matt & Greg In this, our 7th episode, we decided to give you all an insight into the current state of the music indust…

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Violetta Zironi's Fierce Journey to Web3 Independence: From X Factor & a Major Record Deal to "1 Song = 1 Bitcoin" 1:35:47

7M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

In this episode, we have a great conversation with Italian singer-songwriter Violetta Zironi, tracing her journey from her appearance as an 18-year-old ukulele-playing singer on X Factor Italy in 2013 to her position today as one of the most prominent artists in the Web3 music revolution - We caught up with her right in the middle of one of her mos…

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Rob Abelow teaches us to foster human fan connections in an algorithmic world 1:04:57

7M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In this episode we sit down with Rob Abelow, a seasoned music industry professional and the founder of 'Where Music's Going'. Rob’s had a fascinating career, from working at major labels to managing artists, and now mentoring them through his platform. We dive into the changing landscape of the music industry, exploring how technology like AI, web3…

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"WTF is an Inbetweenisode?" – More on the Challenges (and Why We Almost Dropped Them) 23:27

8M ago23:27

23:27

In this special shortened "Inbetweenisode" of Dropped we discuss the challenges segment of the podcast. How we almost Dropped it, some of the show feedback we've received so far, unexpected positive experiences that have already come as a result of stepping slightly out of our comfort zones to create more compelling reels, and what we hope to get f…

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Behind the scenes of songwriting; your questions answered! 40:45

8M ago40:45

40:45

In this special in-person episode of the podcast, recorded at Greg’s studio in Portland, we dive into the nuances of songwriting, creative collaboration, and the highs and lows of writing trips. We respond to a Q&A which leads us to discuss breaking through writer’s block, the emotional depths we traverse in sessions, and how songwriting cultures d…

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How did we get here? What trying to make it actually looks like. 57:30

8M ago57:30

57:30

In this episode, Greg and Matt discuss their transition from being part of a big, shiny record label team to navigating careers as one-man operations. They reflect on their respective journeys - Greg working every part-time job under the sun and Matt playing cover gigs and busking - before eventually finding their own breakthroughs as full-time mus…

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Hey there superstar, you've been dropped. 54:36

9M ago54:36

54:36

In this episode, Greg Holden and Matt Belmont introduce themselves and the podcast. They discuss some of their experiences in the music industry, including successes and setbacks. They express their frustrations with the changing landscape of the industry and their determination to adapt and find a new path forward. They also touch on the challenge…

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TommyD on Hits, Hustle & Healing the Music Industry; How Indie Skills Can Build Empires 2:00:08

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"I'm the breadwinner, you're the lottery winner". Amy Wadge on hard times, 'Thinking Out Loud' and an 8-year lawsuit 1:11:13

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The Season 2 Comeback: Too Controversial for YouTube, Too Tired for TikTok 59:05

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Season 1 Finale; What We Learned & What’s Coming Next 56:12

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Hit Songwriting in the Golden Age & Building Something Bigger Than Yourself; A Conversation With Sacha Skarbek 1:28:52

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Unwrapping our Spotify wrapped; What does it all really mean? 34:10

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The state of the music industry; Matt & Greg talk it out! 53:45

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Violetta Zironi's Fierce Journey to Web3 Independence: From X Factor & a Major Record Deal to "1 Song = 1 Bitcoin" 1:35:47

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Rob Abelow teaches us to foster human fan connections in an algorithmic world 1:04:57

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"WTF is an Inbetweenisode?" – More on the Challenges (and Why We Almost Dropped Them) 23:27

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Behind the scenes of songwriting; your questions answered! 40:45

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How did we get here? What trying to make it actually looks like. 57:30

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Hey there superstar, you've been dropped. 54:36