Ep. 221: Andrew Watt | How He Became The Go-To Producer For The World’s Biggest Artists And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan podcast

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Ep. 221: Andrew Watt | How He Became the Go-To Producer for the World’s Biggest Artists

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Today's guest is one of the most sought-after hitmakers of the last decade. A Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and guitarist whose genre-bending work has shaped the sound of modern music. From rock legends to pop superstars, he’s collaborated with Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, and more — earning The Recording Academy’s Producer of the Year award and cementing his status as one of the most in-demand hitmakers on the planet.

And the writer is... Andrew Watt!

In this episode, Watt opens up to Ross about the relentless drive, bold creative leaps, and collaborative ethos that fueled his journey from bar gigs and $100-a-week tours to producing global anthems.

Listeners will learn:

How to build trust and chemistry in the studio
Why great producers prioritize vibe and artist comfort over gear
How to manage egos, collaboration splits, and team dynamics at the top level
The real stories behind hits like Let Me Love You, Havana, Señorita, Stay, and Peaches
How to survive imposter syndrome and stay creatively free under pressure

Chapters

0:00 - Andrew Watt: The Hitmaking Legend

1:12 - From Bieber to Ozzy: Watt’s Epic Journey

2:20 - Studio Sparks: Watt’s Energy vs. Circuit’s Chill

4:47 - Rock Gods: Producing Pearl Jam & Stones

8:02 - Post Malone Meets Ozzy: A Game-Changer

9:31 - Rainbow Bar Magic: Ozzy & Post’s Collab

14:54 - Greece Hustle: $100/Week Tour Life

19:14 - Why Watt Never Quit Music

24:44 - Guitar to Glory: Cody Simpson to Bieber

27:01 - Music Truth: Results Are Everything

28:52 - “Let Me Love You”: Bieber’s Wild Ride

39:52 - Pop Hits: “Havana” & “Wolves” Secrets

42:02 - Dream Team: Ali, Brian & Pop Gold

46:21 - “Havana” Moment: Camila’s Mic Drop

48:27 - Post Malone: Instant Bond & Real Talk

50:06 - Imposter Syndrome: Honesty in the Studio

51:17 - “Stay”: Post’s Non-Pop Masterpiece

56:22 - “Peaches”: Justin’s Jam with Shawn & Hailey

58:38 - Demos That Hit Hard: Watt’s Emotions

1:00:36 - Lady Gaga: Crafting a Visual Epic

1:02:15 - Bruno & D’Mile: “Die with a Smile” Magic

1:06:34 - Prank Call Chaos: The Tobias Mix-Up

1:12:11 - Prank Aftermath: Industry Drama Unleashed

1:19:17 - Heartfelt Loss: Watt’s Tribute to a Friend

1:20:16 - Ozzy’s Advice: Be Kind on the Way Up

This season of And The Writer Is… is presented by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) — the voice of American songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

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