Best Ariel Swift Podcasts (2025)

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BTB Ep 484: The fake AI band has a fake manager; Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR 1:01:47

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TOPICS: Ryan and Zak Sloan talk about the “Velvet Sundown” fake AI band and how Spotify is allowing them to proliferate; the HITS Act has passed as part of the latest budget bill; our guest this week is acclaimed music publicist and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt. Ariel’s latest book, “From Buzz to Bond: How to Stop Chasing Hype and Build a Lasting M…

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Episode 105 - A Taste of Death (Mort by Terry Pratchett) 39:56

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Send us a text This is part 1 of our discussion of Mort by Terry Pratchett! Make sure to read along with us so you can participate in the spoiler discussion next time! Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Reading Room Ruff…

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BTB Ep 483: AI - generated artists on Spotify; indie folk artists aibai & vinny 1:01:11

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TOPICS: Ryan shares a story about whether AI will replace lawyers; Ryan and guest co-host Jasmine Ortiz talk about the latest crop of allegedly AI-generated artists popping up on streaming platforms; Ryan answers a listener's question about registering trademarks; our guests this week are indie folk artists aibai & vinny. Their self-titled EP is av…

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BTB Ep 482: Google is using YouTube videos to train AI; Jeremy Sirota of Merlin 1:01:55

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TOPICS: CNBC is reporting that Google is using YouTubers’ content to train its Veo video platform; Katie Zaccardi’s engagement hacks; we interview Jeremy Sirota, CEO of indie music licensing network Merlin. You can find out more about the Merlin Connect platform and about our guests’ work by visiting merlinnetwork.org. Rate/review/subscribe to the …

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Episode 104 - An Interview with Merrilee Fisher Matheny (Swift justice: The Story of John F. Morgan and the Last Public Hanging In West Virginia) 43:45

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Send us a text Hello all, this week we are interviewing Merrilee Fisher Matheny author Swift justice: The Story of John F. Morgan and the Last Public Hanging In West Virginia. Also friend of the pod Suzie is back for this episode! Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will …

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BTB Ep 481: Ryan and Elisa talk creator mental health; musician Jeff Michaels 1:00:06

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TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc co-hosts this week and discusses the “mental health gap” that creators are dealing with; Ryan answers a listener's question about copyright ownership of a track they recorded with a producer; ElisaRockDoc career update; our guest this week is musician Jeff Michaels. Find out more about our guest’s work by visitingwww.jeffmichae…

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BTB Ep 480: How AI will impact artists; radio host and entrepreneur Jasmine Ortiz 1:03:05

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TOPICS: Gideon King and Ryan talk about how AI is disrupting the entertainment industry and the impacts that it will have on creative professionals; the Congressional Creators Caucus has been launched, but is it positioned to actually help creators? Our guest this week is artist, radio host, and entrepreneur Jasmine Ortiz. Check out The Jasmine Ort…

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Episode 103 - Your Opinions are Wrong 38:04

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Send us a text Hello everyone, on this episode we are discussing 1 star reviews of our favorite books. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Reading Room Ruffian shirts! Wooo, merch! Check out our Facebook group https://www…

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BTB Ep 479: Taylor Swift bought back her masters; Kate Sheeran of the Eastman School of Music 57:01

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TOPICS: Ryan is podcasting from the APME Conference in Memphis; artists are pretending that their videos are AI-generated; Taylor Swift bought her original master recordings back and Ryan and Zak Sloan discuss; our guest this week is Kate Sheeran, the Dean of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. You can find out more about ou…

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BTB Ep 478: Innovative ways to promote your music; Cat Henry of Live Music Society 1:01:20

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TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Zaccardi talk about innovative ways that artists can promote their music; Ryan answers a listener's question, registering copyrights in CD releases; we interview Cat Henry of Live Music Society about the Society’s “One Night Live” touring project. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.livemusicsociety.o…

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Episode 102 - The Sibling Pod 35:33

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Send us a text Hello all, it's just Zac and Ariel on this episode doing a general book chat and discussing the new direction of the podcast. Make sure to take a look at our survey and let us know what you think. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CDeUva3AnPaKwL23bR4sf_o2ytoRpcujE7CVLqVzy7c/edit?usp=drivesdk Make sure to check out our social medias, a…

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BTB Ep 477: Lana Love talks about “The Rehearsal”; we interview Talia Keys 1:02:10

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TOPICS: We interview artist Lana Love about her experience on the Nathan Fielder HBO program “The Rehearsal”; we interview indie artist Talia Keys about her latest album being released as part of the “Buy Before Your Stream” initiative. Check out Lana’s latest single, “Antidote,” and find out more about Talia’s work by visiting www.taliakeys.com. R…

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BTB Ep 476: “The Rehearsal” created a fake singing competition; music from Anora 1:03:15

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TOPICS: Break the Business guest Lana Love was tricked into competing in a fake reality singingcompetition on Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” program; the Copyright Office issued a report onwhether using copyright works to train AI platforms is considered fair use; we interview Doug Martin(Doug Martin Quartet) and Chris SD (Sync Songwriter), two m…

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Episode 101 - I Want to Be One With the Quick (Obsession by Tara Hanson) 1:23:45

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Send us a text We're back with another interview! This episode we are talking with Tara Hanson about her book Obsession. This one was not what any of us expected. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Reading Room Ruffian s…

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BTB Ep 475: Sam Smith caught in the copyright buzzsaw; Trevor Swenson of Dynamic Talent International 59:43

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TOPICS: Sam Smith is the latest victim of copyright litigation run amok; Ryan and Zak answer a listener's question about “cancellation fees”; we interview Dynamic Talent International CEO Trevor Swenson about his company’s recent expansion into K-pop and what artists can learn from that genre of music. You can find out more about our guest’s work b…

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BTB Ep 474: Managing stress as a creator; artist/producer Clara Venice 1:04:51

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TOPICS: Ryan is upset at Mariah Carey’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snub; tips for managing stress as a creator; we answer a listener's question about copyright ownership and working with freelancers; we interview artist, producer, and theramin product Clara Venice. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting claravenice.com. Rate/revie…

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BTB Ep 473: Funny realtor videos; interview with Ralph Tashjian of Intercept Music 59:02

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TOPICS: Ryan is obsessed with @tampa_bre’s real estate videos; Ryan and ElisaRockDoc talk about the new CGA rider that has protections for creators when they do brand deals; ElisaRockDoc career update. We interview music industry legend Ralph Tashjian. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.interceptmusic.com. Rate/review/subs…

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BTB Ep 472: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers of Harvard Business Review 58:35

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TOPICS: Why don’t we see garage bands anymore? The Creators Guild developed a rider agreement for brand partnership deals; we interview Harvard Business Review Senior Editor Kevin Evers about his new book “There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift.” Kevin’s book is available now wherever books are sold! Rate/review/subscribe t…

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TOPICS: NO FAKES Act is back; we interview artist and copyright advocate Lana Love 58:40

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TOPICS: Ryan is obsessed with TikTok artist Antronsongs new track “For You”; the Senate re-introduces the NO FAKES Act; Utah passes a new law to protect child influencers; we interview artist and copyright advocate Lana Love. You can follow our guest on Instagram @lanalovemusic. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, Sou…

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BTB Ep 470: Mariah Carey Copyright Suit DISMISSED; recording artist Nicki Richards 59:25

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TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Zaccardi speak about the “All I Want for Christmas is You” copyright lawsuit getting dismissed and what it means for creators; “One Night Live” creates a sustainable model for indie musician touring; we interview recording artist Nicki Richards. You can find out more about our guests' work by visiting www.nickirichards.com. C…

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BTB Ep 469: How Doechii’s “Anxiety” became an unexpected hit; Grammy nominated mastering engineer Idania Valencia 59:14

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TOPICS: Doechii’s2019 song “Anxiety” hit the Hot 100 Top 10 this week, and how it got there is an amazing story of music promotion in 2025; Ryan breaks down the Miami Music Tech Summit; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Idania Valencia(Charli XCX, Benson Boone). You can follow our guest on Instagram @idani…

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BTB Ep 468: Policy solutions to low streaming payouts; interview with Rudy Love, Jr. of 2lot 1:05:53

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TOPICS: Ryan, Gideon King, and Lauren try to figure out what state Creighton University and other NCAA Tournament teams are in; Ryan and Gideon talk about theLiving Wage for Musicians Act; we interview music and social entrepreneur Rudy Love, Jr. of Wichita-based band 2lot. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting 2lot.com and somew…

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Episode 100 - Time for a Beer Run with John Willems (Beer Run) 1:13:48

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Send us a text Hello everyone! We have an exciting episode today, it's an author interview with John Willems. We are discussing his book Beer Run and a few others. Make sure to check out his books! https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23031001.John_Willems https://jaxbooknook.com/ Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us …

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BTB Ep 467: We break down Spotify’s “Loud and Clear” report; ZZ Ward Interview 58:12

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TOPICS: Ryan continues to be frustrated with the lack of “transparency” from the President and TreasuryDepartment about the Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on indie artists; Spotify has released its latest “Loud and Clear” report and Ryan and Zak Sloan talk about how the report continues to traffic in misleading statistics; our guest this…

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Episode 99 - Who Knew that Jack Daniel Was So Progressive (Love and Whiskey) 48:08

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Send us a text Hey everyone this episode is Mallory's NonFiction pick Love and Whiskey by Fawn Weaver. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Reading Room Ruffian shirts! Wooo, merch! Check out our Facebook group https://www…

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BTB Ep 466: How to avoid copyright lawsuits when you work with music collaborators; entertainment lawyer Mimi Camara 1:02:27

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TOPICS: Do artists still need to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act?: how to avoid copyright lawsuits when you work with music collaborators (split sheets and releases are important!); we interview entertainment lawyer Mimi Camara. You can follow our guest on Instagram at@itsmimimartine. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podca…

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BTB Ep 465: Facebook and Twitch are limiting videos; musician John Modell 1:04:10

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TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc gives her thoughts on the Chappell Roan Grammy’s story; Facebook and Twitchare both limiting the amount of videos that creators can store on their platforms;ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview musician John Modell of Casa Del Sol. Casa Del Sol’s debut album “Strange Angels” dropped on January 24th and you can find out more…

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BTB Ep 464: Metal Dave is back!; interview with Regina Sayles 1:05:43

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TOPICS: Original Break the Business Co-host Metal Dave is joining us to talk about entertainment industry news (and other silly stuff); we interview acclaimed singer, songwriter, and educator Regina Sayles. Her latest single “Quiet Room” was released on January 30th off her new EP “This Love”. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visitin…

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Episode 98 - Mary Mary Quite Contrary and Her Space Spiders 57:15

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Send us a text Hey Everyone! It's the first book chat of the year and we have some great ones in here. From dirt books, to many Mary's, to space spiders and octopuses, there are plenty of run recommendations in this one. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your n…

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BTB Ep 463: Kay Hanley talks about Chappell Roan’s Grammy Speech; musician and author Ben Neill 58:41

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TOPICS: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees; songwriter Kay Hanley stops by to talk about herHollywood Reporter editorial about Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech; our guest this week is musician and author Ben Neill. Ben’s new book is “Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization”, which explores the role that technology is playing today in m…

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Episode 97 - Hillbilly Zombies! An Interview with JD Byrne (Moore Hollow) 1:05:41

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Send us a text Hello Everyone, today we are joined by JD Byrne to discuss writing and his book Moore Hollow! Make sure to check out this an his other books at https://jdbyrne.net/ Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Readi…

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BTB Ep 462: Chappell Roan’s Grammys Speech; Gaelen McCormick of the Eastman School of Music 57:45

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TOPICS: Chappell Roan gave a powerful speech at the Grammys about how record labels should do more to support artists, but at least one editorial writer had some issues with her approach to activism; we interview Gaelen McCormick, the Director of the Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center at the University of Rochester, an organization that aims t…

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Episode 96 - No Thoughts are Infiltrating our Minds (Conspiracies pt. 2) 1:16:41

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Send us a text Hello everyone, get those tinfoil hats ready for Ariel and Mallory's conspiracies. Fall Guys and the Dead Internet Theory! #podcast #librarybooks #library #deadinternettheory #fallguys #booktube #bookstagram #booktok Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will…

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BTB Ep 461: Freelancing as an influencer; Daniel Brindley of Union Stage Presents 59:20

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TOPICS: BTB Guest Bill Teck is nominated for a Grammy; Ringo Starr has never ate pizza; we talk about why influencers should not be afraid of supplementing their income as a freelancer; our guest this week is Daniel Brindley, co-founder of venue operator Union Stage Presents. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.unionstagepr…

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Episode 95 - The Squeaky Cleanest Minds Around (Conspiracies pt. 1) 1:01:30

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Send us a text Hello all, we are talking conspiracies today on the Reading Room Ruffians, so buckle up because we are talking about some nonsense today! Let us know your favorite conspiracy theories in the comments. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/aug/18/fake-human-sacrifice-filmed-at-cern-with-pranking-scientists-suspected Make sure to ch…

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BTB Ep 460: TikTok is still here (for now); Tim Walther of the All Good Now Festival 1:00:41

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TOPICS: Gideon King talks to Ryan about the economics of music festivals; are people drinking less at concerts?; how the HITS Act would help musicians save money on their taxes; TikTok is saved (for now), but its long-term prospects are uncertain; our guest this week is Tim Walther, co-founder of the AllGood Now Music Festival. You can find out mor…

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Episode 94 - Also, Don't Give Up the Whole Universe Because Some... Lady is White (The City We Became Part 2) 56:25

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Send us a text Spoilers abound in this one, friends. If you want to enjoy this book, now is your chance to pause, check it out, and then give this a listen to see what this title is all about. We dive deeper into The City We Became, and cover a whole city's worth of drama. We (mostly) give this a hearty recommendation, though Ariel is still out fro…

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BTB Ep 459: Status of the Corporate Transparency Act; Mark Caruso of Angry Mob Music 59:32

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TOPICS: Ryan and Elisa answer a listener question about whether artists still need to file their Beneficial Ownership Information Reports; Nintendo launches a new streaming service; we interview Marc Caruso,CEO and Co-Founder of LA based indie publisher Angry Mob Music. Ryan and Elisa talk to Mark about his80s cover band and Marc’s recent op-ed in …

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Episode 93 - A Tale of...Apparently Many Cities (The City We Became) 1:03:57

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Send us a text Hello all, it's a new year and we are starting it strong with part 1 of a deep dive for The City We Became by N. K. Jemison. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our Reading Room Ruffian shirts! Wooo, merch! Che…

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BTB Ep 458: Entertainment law news; country musician and veterans advocate Jessica Lynn 58:09

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TOPICS: Ryan talks to entertainment lawyer Mark Jaffe about the “Success Kid” copyright lawsuit and the copyrightability of internet memes; we are also joined by law professor Alexandra Roberts about her recent article talking about kid fluencers being able to revoke their consent to using their names for trademarks created by their parents. Our gu…

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Episode 92 - Top 5 and Worst 5 Books of the Year (Year-End Ruffians Review) 1:18:49

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Send us a text Hey Everyone, this is our yearly Top 5 Best and Worst books of the year. There are some disagreements in this one, but we don't think you'll be surprised on the winners. #yearend2024 #booktube #booktok #bookstagram #podcast #library #books #librarybooks #bookreview Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us th…

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BTB Ep 457: “Is Spotify taking money from indie artists”?; Bill “Downupright” Boulden 1:03:04

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TOPICS: “Ghosts in the Machine”: Is Spotify pumping up royalty-free tracks to drive money away from indie artists?; legal things that you need to do when making a documentary; our guest this week is show favorite Bill “Downupright” Boulden. We talk to Bill about the Spotify story as well as Bill’s new“Tartarus” EP. Find out more by visiting downupr…

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BTB Ep 456: Music trends in 2025; we interview the founders of booking platform EVA 1:04:45

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TOPICS: Ryan and Gideon King discuss possible new trends in the music industry in 2025 and what they mean for indie artists; our guests this week are Channing Moreland and Makenzie Stokel, the co-founders of gig booking platform EVA. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visiting www.bookwitheva.com. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the…

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Episode 91 - It's Not Like Friggin' Campbell's 1:09:46

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Send us a text No context, friend-os. No passport? No problem. We got you covered for today's 🎶Podcast Roadtrip🎶babes! The Ruffians share Christmas traditions from around the world, and even way back when in today's Christmas episode. Buckle in for some bleeps, Mallory struggling to word, and much, much more! Make sure to check out our social media…

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BTB Ep 455: The end of TikTok?; we interview Joseph Perla of Hangout 1:00:14

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TOPICS: An appeals court has kept the TikTok ban in place, but will the Supreme Court save the app?; we break down The Game Awards; ElisaRockDoc Career Update; we interview Joseph Perla, founder and CEO of music social listening platform Hangout. Find out more by visiting www.hangout.fm. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iT…

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Episode 90 - Hot Frosty, Cold Deep Dive 58:37

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Send us a text Watch as Mallory takes one of her hard(ly) earned 5 star reads and talks herself down to a 2 (actually 3.5, because of the double epilogues). We were all kinda bummed about this one, because it definitely sounded like it would be funny. It was not. Rude. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've l…

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BTB Ep 454: Lessons from Wicked’s marketing campaign; Rod Yancy from Bootleg 59:26

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OPICS: Ryan and Zak Sloan talk about what indie creators can learn from the marketing campaign for the “Wicked” motion picture; public domain day; we interview Bootleg CEO Rod Yancy. Bootleg is a live music merchandising company that captures and distributes fully licensed and high-quality concert recordings for artists and fans. Find out more by v…

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Episode 89 - Schlorp Schlorp an Interview with Timothy Huguenin (Unknowing, I Sink) 1:25:42

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Send us a text Hey everyone we've got an exciting interview today with Timothy Huguenin where we talk about his Novella Unknowing I sink. The interview is excellent, and of course we go off the rails, but overall we had a great time talking with Timothy. Make sure to check out his books and his website: https://tghuguenin.com/ Also, bonus from the …

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Episode 88 - Shark Week on the Pod 50:53

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Send us a text Hey everyone, we've got an episode all about sharks today as our curiosity this week. Also, we had some audio issues, so the first half of the episode sounds kinda rough. Make sure to check out our social medias, and if you share with us that you've listened and rated our podcast, we will put your name in for a drawing for one of our…

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BTB Ep 453: Drake diss track legal filings; Adewale Ogunleye interview 1:09:31

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TOPICS: Drake’s camp made two legal filings involving the Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” diss track—is Drake going to sue his record label?; Gibson sends a cease and desist about Trump-branded guitars; our guest this week is former NFL all-pro and UBS head of sports and entertainment Adewale Ogunleye. Youcan follow our guest on Instagram @waleogunley…