Best Randy Nichols Podcasts (2025)

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Machine Music, the Velvet Sundown, and Whale Pop Stars with Drew Thurlow 47:18

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20h ago47:18

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Today, I chat with Drew Thurlow, a strategist focused on how AI might be democratizing the music industry, rather than destroying it. We talk about how AI is changing everything from the creative process to copyright law, whether or not we should be worried about AI-generated music like the Velvet Sundown, and how AI is being used to surface the mo…

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The Thrilling Tension Between AI and Musical Creativity 42:41

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AI models can truly capture the essence of musical creativity. (Wait. Really?). Join us as Tristra interviews Dr. Christopher White from UMass Amherst about his new book The AI Music Problem: Why Machine Learning Conflicts with Musical Creativity. The two of them get into a really interesting question – Is AI redefining music, or is music reshaping…

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What Makes Artist Partnerships Meaningful? with Dave Godowsky 28:15

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What makes an artist-brand partnership meaningful, beyond a simple shoutout on social media? Today I talk with Dave Godowsky, a musician who’s also worked the other side of the street – in Artist Relations, A&R and with brands that musicians know and love. We talk about how brands can foster authentic artist relationships, the value of word-of-mout…

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Wait. That's a Musical Instrument?? With Adam McHeffey 46:41

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We are rewinding and playing back some of our favorite guests during the month of August and today we have our own Chief Creative Officer from way back when he was the creative force at Artiphon. Adam McHeffey, CMO of Artiphon, joins us to talk about the state of musical instrument innovation. Instruments like the Orba put music creation at the fin…

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How to Build a Company with Tracy Maddux: How to Start Up 45:54

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We are rewinding and playing back some of our favorite guests during the month of August. Join Dmitri and Tracy Maddux the former CEO, of AVL Digital and CD Baby as they talk through the fundamentals of what it takes to really start up. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of the critical decisions that shap…

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How to Scale Up with Darryl Ballantyne of LyricFind 44:43

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We are rewinding and playing back some of our favorite guests during the month of August. Today we have a great conversation with the CEO and co-founder of LyricFind. Listen in to find out how Darryl got his first investor, and what Microsoft, childhood bedrooms, outdated websites, and roller coasters have to do with anything. The Music Tectonics p…

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All American Rejects / Dropkick Murphys (Live from Warped Tour) 10:37

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Exclusives interviews with The All American Rejects / Dropkick Murphys from when I hosted the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach this summer! The post All American Rejects / Dropkick Murphys (Live from Warped Tour) appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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The Great Bifurcation Debate with the MIDiA Team 49:42

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We are rewinding and playing back some of our favorite guests during the month of August. Starting with…. The great debate! It's been five years since Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research gave the keynote at the first Music Tectonics Conference. This year we had him, along with Tatiana Cirisano, back to Music Tectonics. Instead of the standard conferenc…

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Hit The Lights / Set Your Goals 27:18

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Hit The Lights and Set Your Goals both join The Gunz Show tonight for the ultimate interview as both bands talk about their careers and also future shows! The post Hit The Lights / Set Your Goals appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Startups Start Your Engines with Andrew Kahn, Yamaha Music Innovation Fund 59:15

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Join the Music Tectonics team for the June Seismic Activity with special guest Andrew Kahn, Managing Partner of Yamaha Music Innovation Fund. Hear Andrews best practices for pitching him (or not) at a conference, and what he feels is the most important aspect of any pitch deck. Hint: It's not a great power point. We also hear queries specific to fo…

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Music and Fortnite with Mike Gubman 52:28

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Remember when Michael Bublé was an abominable snowman and chased people with snowballs? Well, maybe you don’t, but a lot of people do. Or what about when NLE Choppa showed up in FPS Ops? In this episode Dmitri talks with Mike Gubman of Chartis about the creative collaborations between musicians and game developers and what sort of opportunities tho…

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Stealing Back the Scalpers’ Playbook with Randy Nichols 51:25

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Today we have a fascinating conversation with Randy Nichols, artist manager and CEO of Force Media Management. Randy’s been at the forefront of attempting to figure out the ticketing strategy math, especially the scalper side of the equation. We hear about his dive into the cold hard data, scalper chat rooms, and that time he sent someone undercove…

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‘The Sandlot’ Movie Cast 16:55

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The cast of the iconic 'The Sandlot' movie joined me for an inspirational as well as nostalgic look at the film that has shaped generations of us! The post ‘The Sandlot’ Movie Cast appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Strings Attached: The Impact of Tariffs on Music and Culture with Cullen Hendrix 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Today we talk with Cullen Hendrix, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the impact of tariffs on musical instruments. A trained political scientist as well as having a background as a touring musician, Hendrix has a really distinctive lens in which to view the tariff news. We talk about how tariffs on Chinese i…

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What the Heck is Happening With the Copyright Office? 53:59

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Join us today as we talk with Jessica Sobhraj, the co-founder and CEO of Cosynd; a platform that helps creators protect their copyrights. We start by talking about the complex legal maneuvers involving the US Copyright Office; we then head into the ongoing impact of AI and the proactive steps you should take to safeguard your intellectual property.…

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Building Music Communities with Native Instruments 47:31

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On today's episode we talk with Bomo Piri, Chief Brand Officer at Native Instruments. Our conversation begins with the techno Berlin roots of the brand and dives into what’s happening today with their strategic partnerships -- like the London based Young Urban Artist Foundation, and a very cool sounding recent collab with Mustard at Coachella. We c…

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Are We Doing Copyright Wrong in Music? 49:35

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On today's podcast we have a truly amazing talk with Damien Riehl, a musician and technology lawyer who is one of the masterminds behind All the Music Project; an algorithmically generated catalogue of 471 billion melodies, which was then put into the public domain in an attempt to protect musicians from being sued for copyright claims. It is a fas…

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How to Sell Musical Instruments, with Adam McHeffey 44:28

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”Create a flurry of content. But do not put $10,000 aside for a celebrity to come in and talk about your brand. I want you to go after thirty smaller creators with followings between ten and thirty thousand.” Today we hear from Adam McHeffey, the former CMO of Artiphon and current Chief Creative Officer at Rock Paper Scissors to discuss effective…

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SUM 41 (Frank Zummo) and Shiragirl 1:01:12

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Sum 41 drummer Frank Zummo and Shiragirl join The Gunz Show this week to talk all things music as well as the Vans Warped Tour returning next week! Shout out to SJC Drums for being a leading drum company as well in the music industry and working with drummers like Frank and plenty more! The post SUM 41 (Frank Zummo) and Shiragirl appeared first on …

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Randy Nichols (Artist Manager / National Independent Ticket Organization) 28:17

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Why are tickets so expensive these days? What is the latest on the Congressional bill that is supposedly supposed to stop scalpers? Randy Nichols joins me to give YOU the latest and the unfiltered truth one everything going on behind the scenes. The post Randy Nichols (Artist Manager / National Independent Ticket Organization) appeared first on ido…

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Non-Traditional Artist Careers: Social Music Creation 1:04:06

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Today we bring you the recording from our latest on-line Seismic Event, “Artist Careers in a Parallel Universe.” It was an exploration into the livelihood of three working artists; Clara Venice, Vivek Agrawal, and The Phronetic. RPS Chief Creative Officer, Adam McHeffey talks with them about how they are using new technology to fuel their creative …

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Hinder / Morning In May 50:35

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You all know the band name Hinder and now they are back telling us all about their brand new album as well as plenty of stories and more. Plus, Morning In May - a band that has been continuing to push and get better and now have some REALLY good jams are this week's Indie Band of the Week and a must listen! The post Hinder / Morning In May appeared…

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Unpacking the Latest in Music and Tech: Spotify, Apple, and AI Fraud 32:05

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On today’s news roundup show Dmitri and Eleanor tackle the week's music tech news. They discuss Spotify's app store changes, Apple Music's new transfer tool, and so many AI music industry developments, including the $10 million AI music fraud case. News you might want to read: Spotify says App Store changes have boosted its subscriptions Apple Musi…

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The Future of Music is Visual: With Ty Roberts 47:53

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In today’s episode we welcome pioneering innovator Ty Roberts, founder of Gracenote, and former CTO of Universal Music Group. We talk about some of the pivotal moments in his career including Gracenote's role in the development of iTunes, and working with David Bowie on generative music. We discuss the future of visual music experiences, the rise o…

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Surveying the Horizon of Music and Tech: Rock Paper Scanner 32:03

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On today's episode, Dmitri and Tristra discuss the news of the week. They review recent acquisitions like Monstercat and BANDS, and discuss the economic confidence of the music sector despite economic downturns. They also talk about the evolving role of AI and the implications of recent legal copyright cases on AI training data. It’s a lot of news …

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Financial Literacy for Musicians 39:42

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Send us a text Today, we’re diving deep with an artist who’s not just rocking stages—he’s changing lives. Meet Gooding—a musician, producer, and financial literacy advocate on a mission to empower musicians and young people with the tools they need to take control of their money, their careers, and their futures. From playing thousands of shows acr…

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AI, Investment, Legal Challenges and Music Tech with Valeska Pederson Hinz 53:57

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Today we are talking with Valeska Pederson Hinz, partner at Perkins Coie, about what’s happening in the world of music tech investment. Valeska has extensive experience in guiding companies and investors from Series A to IPO and has an indispensable vantage point. Our conversation includes the current state of venture capital funding, the impact of…

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L.S. DUNES (Circa Survive, My Chem, Coheed, Thursday Members) 32:58

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L.S. Dunes - the incredible band featuring so many of your favorite artists, joined me for a live interview from Nashville's Gibson Garage in front of a live audience. You definitely want to listen to this one! The post L.S. DUNES (Circa Survive, My Chem, Coheed, Thursday Members) appeared first on idobi.…

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Just Surrender 29:39

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Just Surrender are back as they gear up for their 20th Anniversary shows! Listen to Jay speak with Gunz about some of the band's favorite memories, moments and what's to come! The post Just Surrender appeared first on idobi.By idobi Network

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Who Owns What in Music Tech with Cherie Hu 52:19

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Today Dmitri talks with Cherie Hu, music industry analyst and founder of Water and Music. We start by discussing the Ouroboros project which maps the complicated and intertwined stakes in the music industry held by various entities, including private equity firms, media conglomerates, and tech companies like Tencent. We also talk about shifting pow…

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'THE WORKING DRUMMER' - Part 2 with Randy Nichols 39:49

5M ago39:49

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Send us a text Hi everyone, welcome to Gig! I’m your host, Mike Redman. This is Part 2 of the 'The Working Drummer' series packed with insights on thriving as a freelance drummer—groove development, networking, session work, and the mindset that makes it all possible. Today’s guest is the incredible Randy Nichols, a long-time friend, incredible dru…

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Streaming Slowdown. What Slowdown? With Mark Mulligan 55:19

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In this episode, Dmitri speaks with Mark Mulligan, veteran tech analyst and leading digital thinker from MIDiA Research. Topics include the slowing growth of streaming revenue, shifts in market share among major and independent labels, the rise of the global south in subscriber numbers, and the impact of super-premium subscriptions on monetization.…

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Good Terms (Found Engagement Ring In LA Fire Aftermath!) 14:26

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Good Terms joins The Gunz Show to talk about their new music. This band is so solid and guaranteed you will dig them - but also, hear the inspiring story of finding what they thought was a wedding ring lost due to the LA Wildfires, only to find it! The post Good Terms (Found Engagement Ring In LA Fire Aftermath!) appeared first on idobi.…