Best Bobby Owsinski Podcasts (2025)

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What 600 Episodes Reveal About Mastery | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 600 35:40

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Is high-end studio gear still worth it today? For this milestone 600th episode, Bobby welcomes back fan-favorite Dennis Moody, a world-renowned studio and live mixer who’s appeared on every 100th episode since the podcast’s launch. In this revealing conversation, Dennis opens up about the biggest shifts he’s seen over the last decade in music produ…

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The HIDDEN Reason K-Pop Groups Succeed Today | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 599 32:33

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What can a nightclub DJ teach you about running a business? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we sit down with DJ, author, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts - also known as DJ AMRo - to unpack how his pivot from corporate America to the turntables led to a purpose-driven creative career. Amani shares insights from his book DJ’s M…

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How a $44M Game Show Works | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 598 29:45

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What does a $44 million video game sound like? This week on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, game composer Tim Larkin breaks down the high-stakes world of e-sports music. From scoring Dota 2 tournaments with 100-piece orchestras to building adaptive music systems that respond to gameplay, Tim reveals what it takes to create soundtracks that elevate t…

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Why AI Could Be the Biggest Shift in Music History | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 597 29:55

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🎙️ Is AI the biggest disruption the music industry has ever seen? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby welcomes Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, a trailblazer in bridging the gap between rightsholders and AI developers. With a career spanning Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments, Matt offers deep insight into the seismic shift…

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Why Tinnitus Keeps Increasing Worldwide | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 596 39:41

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Why is tinnitus still a taboo in the music industry? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby dives deep into one of music’s most ignored health crises with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest. Tinnitus affects up to 1 billion people worldwide, yet it remains misunderstood and overlooked, even as it wrecks lives and ca…

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Music Licensing Expert Reveals The AI ILLUSION | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast Ep. 595 34:22

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What if the biggest roadblock in music licensing wasn’t legal complexity, but outdated systems? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we dive deep into the wild world of music rights with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal. A former film composer turned tech founder, Grayson reveals how his sync clearing platform is transforming the way mu…

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How Independent Artists Can Maximize Merch Profits Without Overspending | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 594 27:26

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How do you build merch that actually connects with fans? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I sit down with Seamus Menihane, CEO of Armada, a top-tier merch company helping artists, from indies to heavy hitters, turn merch into a true brand extension. If you've ever wondered what merch sells best, how to price it, or how to avoid cos…

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How Mark Wood Electrified a Generation of Young Players | Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Ep. 593 40:41

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How Mark Wood Reinvented the Violin and Inspired a Generation On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I’m joined by recording artist, performer, inventor, Emmy-winning composer, and music education advocate Mark Wood. Known as the original string master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark shares how he revolutionized the world of string…

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Episode 592 - Innovative Music Licensing With Barry Coffing 37:28

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Barry Coffing has lived every corner of the music business, from opera scholarships to songwriting for Hollywood films, and now, innovating the licensing space. As founder of MusicSupervisor.com and WeGetArtists.com, Barry has reshaped how independent musicians connect with opportunities in film, TV, and beyond. In this episode, Barry shares his jo…

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Episode 591 - Inside Neural DSP’s Mantra Plugin with Francois Barrillon 32:36

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In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle podcast, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra. Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today. We talk abo…

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Episode 590 - Modern Event Ticketing With Ritesh Patel 33:32

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Rit…

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Episode 589 - Session Work & Comfortable Studios with Bassist Mitch Beer 45:18

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist …

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Episode 588 - Barry Rudolph on Recording Legends & Reviewing 5,000+ Pieces of Audio Gear 37:40

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Barry Rudolph, an audio engineer and prolific technical writer whose career bridges classic studio work and in-depth gear expertise. Barry has worked on records with Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, and Hall & Oates, earning credits on more than 30 gold and platinum albums. Beyon…

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Episode 587 - AI goes to music school with John von Seggern 41:13

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists. John brings over 30 year…

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Episode 586 - Back To The Blues With Drummer-Producer Tony Braunagel 42:25

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Tony Braunagel, one of the most respected drummers and producers in modern music. Tony has played on more than 200 albums, including Grammy-winning records by Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Buddy Guy. On stage, he’s performed with icons like B.B. King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Robert…

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Episode 585 - Talking Digital Strategy With ONErpm's Jenna LoMonaco 31:10

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In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Jenna LoMonaco, a digital marketing powerhouse who currently leads marketing at ONErpm—a global music company offering artists distribution, publishing, marketing, and content production across 43 offices in 28 countries. Jenna’s career spans roles at Glassnote, Kobalt, and Island Records, …

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Episode 584 - Lucie Burns: Overcoming Stage Fright & Mastering Live Performance 42:05

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Lucie Burns, also known as artist and producer Lazy Hammock, joins me to talk about building stage confidence, connecting with audiences, and overcoming performance anxiety. We also dive into: Her journey as a #1-charting artist with 25M+ streams How perfectionism and comparison affect live performance Her Stage Ready Artists coaching program and c…

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Episode 583 - Inside the Future of Music Marketing with Jay Gilbert 42:58

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In this episode, I sit down with music industry veteran Jay Gilbert, co-host of the widely read Your Morning Coffee newsletter and podcast. Jay has held senior executive roles at Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, where he pioneered digital music marketing and online strategies for iconic artists like Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Bo…

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Episode 582 - Mixing Old School With Benny Faccone 48:12

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My guest this week is my old friend 17 time Grammy winner Benny Faccone. Benny has a rich credit history with artists like Mana, Santana, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Sting, and so many more. He’s a veteran of the old A&M Studios when it was one of the hottest recording facilities in Los Angeles. That’s where he honed his recording and mixing skills …

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Episode 581 - The Latest Music And Audio News From Bobby O 18:29

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In this episode I cover some recent overlooked audio and music industry news. We cover: The eras of popular music and why they’re not what you think The emergence of AI-generated band Velvet Sundown Major labels in the middle of licensing discussions with AI music generators Udio and Suno. Major label and private equity want to buy more catalog, an…

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Episode 580 - Bassist, Author, And Marketing Consultant Carter Fox 38:11

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My guest today is bass player, author and music business marketing consultant, Carter Fox. Known as the Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman, Carter has toured with R&B legend Freddie Jackson and Grammy-winner Regina Belle, while also collaborating with artists and producers such as Skrillex, Leon Huff, David Ivory, Adventure Club, and more. Carter i…

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Episode 579 - An Inside Look At Module Synthesis With Chris Meyer 36:51

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My guest this week is modular synthesizer maven Chris Meyer, who has done important engineering work at Sequential Circuits, Digidesign, Marion Systems with the legendary Tom Oberheim, and Roland R&D U.S., where he was chief engineer. Along the way he created Vector Synthesis and worked on the Sequential Prophet 2000, Prophet VS, and Studio 440; Di…

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Episode 578 - Music Collaboration With Dominic Castro and Gary Lux of SyncDNA 33:39

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Online music collaboration is for many the holy grail for efficiently working in a home studio. The problem is that most tools that are available suffer from latency that makes true collaboration impossible. SyncDNA is the first online platform that allows frame-accurate synchronization of collaborators anywhere in the world. Co-founders Dominic Ca…

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Episode 577 - CEO Of The Merlin Network Jeremy Sirota 33:21

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My guest today is the CEO of the Merlin Network of independent music labels, Jeremy Sirota. Merlin is a member-based organization representing the digital licensing rights for hundreds of independent labels and distributors in nearly every country around the globe. That makes up 15% of the recorded music market. Under Jeremy’s leadership, Merlin ha…

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Episode 576 - Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios 1:04:04

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I read a lot of music biographies and history books, especially from the Rock era. Like most people, I love reading about the story behind the hits. The best book I’ve ever read about that era is Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios. The Record Plant was co-founded by engineer Gary Kellgrin and businessman Chris Stone, and it’s three studios…