Heavy Business is a metal marketing podcast presented by C Squared Music. You've toiled away to make your music great, don't drop the ball on the promotion! We dig deep with our guests on when to DIY your promotion, and when (and how) to get help. Join the conversation as we chat with musicians, record label professionals, journalists, and more about how to get more eyes (and ears) on your music! Visit csquared.info for your PR and Marketing needs.
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Artists from the Punjabi/Haryanvi & Hindi industry share their heart out about music, movies, love, friendship, success secrets, tips & milestones from their journey till date. All this with a lot of fun & laughter. Suniye apne favourite Punjabi, Haryanvi aur Bollywood celebrities ki ‘Dil ki Baatein' on this podcast, kyunki yeh hai ‘DIL DI GAL’. You can also watch the entire episode on 9x Tashan’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/9xtashan Follow us on our Social Media Handles to stay u ...
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The North Omaha History Podcast with noted author and historian – Adam Fletcher Sasse. Each week, Adam takes you on a guided tour through Omaha’s dynamic past.
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Episode 415-More on the marketing/PR hybrid model
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51:07In this episode, Sofia, Justin and Curtis speak more about the hybrid marketing/PR model that C Squared is currently working on with clients!
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Episode 414 with Curran Reynolds & Ian Chainey
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53:34In today's episode we talk about the do's and don'ts of press releases with publicist Curran Reynolds and journalist Ian Chainey.
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Beyond its past religious roots and Wild West stopover vibes, Florence has stories that are rarely told. Today, Adam’s going to share some of these tales, including stories about the last wolf in Florence, an old village that barely existed and has mostly faded away, and a round house that captured imaginations for a generation. Our thanks to our p…
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This new episode of the Heavy Business podcast is a special one! C Squared Co-Founders Cori Westbrook and Cori Westbrook go in DEPTH about the new hybrid model of PR and marketing.
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Episode 413 with Vicky Psarakis and Robby Fonts
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43:56Here's a brand new episode with Vicky and Robby of Sicksense
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A new episode with Philip Winters of TYRANT and Blackcraft Bookings!
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Today Justin and Curtis talk about the "Underground Band" mentality that is rampant.
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With roots starting in 1812 extending all the way to today, the Florence neighborhood is rich with history longer, stronger and at times, more interesting than Omaha. One of those is the reality that it was an independent city for 63 years! Today, Adam’s going to share the story of the City of Florence including the events, people, and places that …
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Episode 410-Hector, The Chill Dude On A Couch
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41:40In today's episode, Justin and Curtis talk with YouTuber Hector Miranda of The Chill Dude On The Couch
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No one likes to fail, but it happens. In this episode of Heavy Business, Justin and Curtis discuss the realities of failure, next steps, and what can be learned in the process.
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Over the last 150 years, railroad tracks, trestles, bridges, roundhouses, switching yards, maintenance shops and more left big marks throughout North Omaha. However, today, there’s barely anything left from five different railroad companies, a dozen depots, eleven bridges and trestles, two roundhouses and much, much more railroad infrastructure in …
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Huge corporations, locally-owned shops and politicians in Omaha worked together for more than a century to employ a lot of people by poisoning people along the way. Since 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to help the community as part of a citywide environmental cleanup. However, no single person has been paid any money and…
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Episode 408-Tony Webster of The Metal Command
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45:35In this week's episode, we are joined by Tony Webster of The Metal Command Podcast to discuss PR and how to break through despite oversaturation
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The history of parks in North Omaha shows how the community’s 60 parks covering 2,000 acres with 70 play structures and 1,000 miles of trails is part of the important backdrop of the area. We learn the Civilian Conservation Corps program was responsible for constructing over 100 projects in the state, we explore community centers in North Omaha, fi…
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Dil Di Gal With Paapi ft. Ardaas 3 Starcast Special
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29:09"Ardaas 3" is the latest instalment in the beloved Punjabi movie series that delves deep into the heart and soul of Punjab's cultural and social fabric. Directed by Gippy Grewal, the film continues to explore the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the power of faith. With a stellar cast and a gripping storyline, "Ardaas 3" promises …
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Episode 407 with Levi Benton of Miss May I
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45:21New episode with Levi Benton of MISS MAY I!
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Dil Di Gal with Paapi Ft. Sarpanchi Starcast
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19:12Sarpanchi: A tale of village politics and aspirations. Follow a young man's journey to unexpected leadership in the midst of Panchayat elections. Staring Jass Bajwa Irwin Meet Kaur and Kuljinder Singh Sidhu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 9X MEDIA
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Episode 406-Is ANYTHING Relevant Anymore?
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43:50Ian Chainey joins Curtis and Justin on this week's episode to discuss relevancy!
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Before there were superstores and membership warehouses in west Omaha, North Omaha was home to literally hundreds of grocery stores scattered across the community. This episode is going to reveal some of their histories, including the people, places and events that made grocery stores so important to the community. Our thanks to our patrons: Tony R…
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In this episode of Heavy Business, Justin Roth and Curtis Dewar sit down with the one and only Joshua Toomey of Knotfest and Talk Toomey. They delve into the art of interviewing, share behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the dynamic world of heavy music media. Tune in for a captivating conversation with the interviewer who has interviewed them a…
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Join us for Justin Roth's debut as Co-Host alongside Curtis! In this episode, they delve into the delicate art of addressing controversial topics as a band. They explore the pros and cons, share personal insights, and discuss how such decisions can impact your band's image and fanbase. Don't miss this engaging conversation on navigating the tricky …
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This episode is going to explore a main street older than Omaha with more history per block than any other neighborhood in Omaha! The old Florence Main Street is packed with old buildings, interesting characters and good stories worth sharing. Included here is an overview of Winter Quarters landmarks, memories of buildings that have been lost, and …
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Omaha has a complicated history with the Missouri River. In the last 170 years, the river has soaked the city over and over, especially in the flood plain known as East Omaha. In this episode, we’re going to explore the neighborhoods, the towns, and the history of the region around Eppley Airfield, from the bluffs to the river and north of Locust S…
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403 Aliyah's Final Episode: Finding Balance in a Hustling World
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31:36Our host Aliyah steps away from the podcast, and introduces you to your new host, Justin Roth of WAR CURSE. Join them, Curtis, and Cori in a discussion about balance, priorities, and sacrifice. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion,…
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402 Pedro of A&P Reacts: Moral Posturing Impacts Integrity
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41:21Virtue signaling, hypocrisy, double standards, holier-than-thou morality, whatever you call it, Pedro argues it has an impact on your personal integrity. Join us for a rather philosophical discussion on how it does. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album camp…
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Through exhaustive research and determined learning, Adam has compiled what some have called the most extensive collection of writing on Omaha’s Black history. In today’s episode he is going to introduce some of the most important people, places and events in Omaha’s African American history starting long before the city of Omaha was founded and co…
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401 - Top 3 Tips for Maximizing Your Next Campaign - WIth Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM)
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45:54Join us in our discussion on how to maximize 3 aspects of your next album campaign - interviews, video content, and social media content. Including a deep dive into well-known independent bands' campaigns. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tou…
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400 - Justin Norton (Music Journalist) - Writing Captivating Stories for Music Publications
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43:53Justin has written for virtually every metal publication, including Rolling Stone, STEREOGUM, and currently, DECIBEL. Beyond hearing his story of how he got into metal journalism, we also discuss a range of topics relating to journalism, tips for getting started, how to keep your pieces engaging, and how AI is affecting the field. Interested in our…
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399 - Death Metal Mum - Tips for Bands, DIY, Promo, Networking + More
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29:25Fae Scott-Dench (aka Death Metal Mum) chats with us about PR, tips for bands doing self-promo, social media, networking and more! Also get into the debate about pineapple on pizza and chip butties! Follow Fae @deathmetalmum on all platforms Listen to her podcase with Brian Slagel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V1pBymWLXyOSzRbOVrL16?si=8c04c2216…
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Dil Di Gal with Paapi Ft. Shayar Movie Star Cast
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21:34Shayar Movie Star Cast at 9x Tashan. It is a beautiful journey of love with the sacrifice of emotions and waiting for a soulmate to admire this journey. “Shayar”, is a movie teasing the life with the pain of true love, Staring Satinder Sartaj & Neeru Bajwa “Satta & Seero’s love facing obstacles of destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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398- Cori Westbrook #4 - Harmonizing PR Expectations
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24:01Cori talks about navigating your first music PR campaign for long-term success Read the full blog here: https://csquared.info/harmonizing-expectations-navigating-your-first-music-pr-campaign-for-long-term-success/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campai…
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Learning About East Omaha’s Past — As the city of Omaha and real estate developers consider demolishing a historic neighborhood in East Omaha, Adam shares the history of the area, which includes everything from North 14th Street to the river, from Locust Street to the OPPD power plant. In this episode we learn about old towns and roadhouses, more t…
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Singga a Punjabi singer at 9x Tashan, energetic vibe with his new shape. “Singga Bolda” a tagline innovated for himself and wandering the Punjabi music industry with a stylish mode, connecting youth and now Singga enjoying our chit-chat show “Dil Di Gal”. Let’s enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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397 - Justin Roth (WAR CURSE) - ALL THINGS MERCH: Design, Printing, Selling Etc.
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52:08Nerding out about MERCH! Justin has 10-15 years of experience in graphic design (for OBITUARY, EXODUS and more) and merch creation (Screenprinting, embroidery, DTG) - Tune in to hear us go through a LAUNDRY LIST of merch concerns and pro tips. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of al…
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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Aaditya and Madhavi Bhardwaj
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17:38A doctor fall in love with a doctor, Now he is telling the story of long wait, He is a good singer and an amazing song “Chand Baliya” is giving a different taste of music. Now in this episode his doctor wife is revealing his emotional moments and he is enjoying and telling about his own journey for his love. What will be the twist? let’s watch and …
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395 - Top 5 Music Industry Scams with Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM)
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28:42Keep your eye out for these notorious music industry scams! Ian helps identify how to sift through the red flags and identify the legitimate opportunities Read Ian's Column: The Black Market: The Month In Metal - Stereogum Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including alb…
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394 - Belgian Jasper: Discussing AI's Role in Art and Music
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51:53Is AI something we should try to keep out of art and music, or is it just one more of many tools being used in art and music today? From working in technology for many years, Jasper brings nuanced thoughts and rationale to the conversation. Check out Jasper's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/belgianjasper Interested in our services? C-Squ…
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393 - Cori Westbrook #3: Beyond Paid Ads: Why Emerging Musicians Should Focus on Organic Growth
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28:55Specific examples, explanations of ROI and why ads cost so much, and even MORE if you don't have some key pieces in place. And also, sourdough tips. Expounding on this blog article: https://csquared.info/beyond-paid-ads-why-emerging-musicians-should-focus-on-organic-growth/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing …
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392 - Duncan Evans: DIY Albums, Tours, Promo + More!
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33:33UK-Based musician Duncan Evans chatted with us about his upcoming release strategies. Tune in to see what tips you can pick up for your next release. Check out Duncan Evans https://www.duncanevans-music.co.uk/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns,…
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391 - Emma Kramer-Rodger: FLUTES + Sound Design for Video Games & Film
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33:22Bio: Emma has over twenty years of playing experience, and has received national recognition from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. Although flute has been her main focus for many years, in university she developed a love of video game music and sound. She began to expand upon those skills and now splits her time working as a sound designe…
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The Biggest Events in North Omaha History
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15:18The Biggest Events in North Omaha History — For more than 10,000 years, the area that forms today’s North Omaha has been hopping with events of all kinds! In today’s episode we’ll do an overview of those events, including the organized and formal events as well as the informal times that carved out the community’s cultOur thanks to our patrons:Tony…
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390 - Cori Westbrook (C-Squared, KNOTFEST, RPM): Exclusive Premieres No Longer Ideal?
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19:20C-Squared cofounder Cori Westbrook and Aliyah dive into a recent blog post from the C-Squared blog about exclusive premieres, why they are a dying practice, and what you can do instead! Read the blog posthttps://csquared.info/rethinking-the-strategy-why-premiering-your-track-or-video-on-a-website-might-not-be-ideal/ Interested in our services? C-Sq…
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389 - Randy Ojeda (Music Lawyer): Legal Fundamentals For ALL Musicians
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36:27In today's episode, Randy talks about the seminar "Legal Fundamentals for Musicians" - and why legal issues matter to all bands: professional, solo, or passion projects - and what you can do to protect your music and your legacy. LEARN MORE: https://csquared.info/seminar-legal-fundamentals-for-musicians/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a m…
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387 - Tank the Tech: Tour Managing? How to Make it as a young band?
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53:33Now Electric Callboy's Tour Manager, Tank the Tech came on the podcast to discuss what exactly goes into tour managing, how he got there, and what other roles play a major part in a tour's success. #musicbusiness #musicindustry #touring #tourmanager
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386 - Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM): Building Community Around Your Music
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47:01Ian Chainey, famous for the off-topic interview, discusses why fans are interested in artists outside of the bounds of their music, and how you can tune into this to build community around these things. What should bands post about other than their music, and to what extent should they do this? Hear what Ian, Curtis, and Aliyah have to say about th…
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385 - Pedro Almeida (A&P Reacts): All About Networking
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53:01Pedro Almeida is back to talk about networking. Pedro has grown his channel to be a major metal media force! From local to international, from in person to from your computer or smart phone, take heed of the lessons he shares here and up your networking game. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and…
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384 - Cori Westbrook (C-Squared, KNOTFEST): Meet the new(?) co-host! PLUS Marketing Tips
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42:18Please join me, Aliyah, in welcoming BACK the illustrious Cori Westbrook as a co-host on the podcast! Tune in to hear about what's been happening in her life since she took her hiatus from the podcast, and the experience she now brings to the table. Cori Westbrook is the co-founder of and production manager for C-Squared, managing editor for KNOTFE…
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383 - Naaman Snell (Space Cowboy Music): How to Get Your Music in TV & Film
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51:27As a music supervisor, Naaman organizes music placements in major marketing pieces and more. We got to chat about how the process works, from the first contact to the final approvals, and how you can get your music into the ears of the right people. Check out Naaman's work https://www.spacecowboymusic.com/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a…
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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Jassa Dhillon Bombaa Special
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12:14For the first time, in an exclusive interview, we bring to you the “Spain” & "Talja" song sensation- Jassa Dhillon. In his first-ever interview, Jassa tells us about his love life & that he's looking for love, stories about his new album Bombaa and upcoming songs. To Listen to this fun conversation, tune in. You can also watch the entire episode on…
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History of Mob Violence in Omaha — From deep labor divisions to white supremacists, Omaha has a long history of mob violence. Adam shares what some of these battles were, who was in them and who was terrorized by them, and how they affect the city still.Our thanks to our patrons:Tony RathgeberDon GoodrichBridget MaryaliceMatt MartinMichael WagnerJo…
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