A Fish out of Water Podcast

Roland Kluger’s experience and expertise in the music industry, from managing music and master rights, makes him a natural in the field of acquisition, monetisation, strategic investments in France and Europe.

His career began in the 1960s in Brussels, where he co-managed his father, Jacques Kluger’s publishing business, World Music and Palette Records. A respected music mogul in his own right, he established offices in Paris, London, and New York—an uncommon achievement for a Brussels-based company at the time. Learn more about his legacy at: jacklugermusic.com Throughout his career, he’s represented as a sub-publishing legendary artists like Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, ABBA, The Beatles, and Boney M in France and Benelux.

Also his friend Peter Waterman. In the publishing field, he’s partnered with industry giants such as MCA, Screen Gems,Peer Music. As a publisher, he was an active member of PROs like Sacem and Sabam, serving as president of the Belgian Publishers Association for 20 years. In collaboration with the late Lou Deprijck, RKM produced global hits like “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand, “Jungle Fever” by Chakachas, and “Disco Samba” by Two Man Sound—all of which achieved platinum and gold records. On the local Belgian market, he developed Flemish talents, Jimmy Frey “Rozen voor Sandra,” Ann Christy, and the early works of Raymond van het Groenewoud.

PPlastic Bertrand - Ca Plane Pour Moi (1977) • TopPop

Elton Motello - Jet Boy, Jet Girl

Whyte Horses - Ça Plane Pour Moi (Official Video)

His contributions to the industry were recognized in 2016 with the Midem Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor bestowed upon professionals who have made significant contributions to the music industry over decades, akin to a plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but in Cannes! Innovation has always driven his work. He co-founded Télé Achat with Pierre Bellemare, pioneering the home shopping format in France and expanding it to markets like China—demonstrating my entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability in the entertainment industry. Since 2022, as a broker and strategic advisor, He’s overseen the entire transaction process, from initial negotiations to final signings. Today, he’s particularly intrigued by the future impact of AI on the acquisition and sale of music assets, especially how it will influence the value and cash flow of music rights.

Bonus

https://afishoutofwaterpodcast.substack.com/p/s02-ep01-bonus-music-season-with

Roland is available for consulting. Please get in contact for more information.

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

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This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Jonathan Weissler is a Producer and CEO of Balagan Productions, who have produced 24 films and over 500 commercials worldwide for many market leading clients including Gap, Nike, Pepsi, Huawei, San Miguel, Prada and Coca Cola.

Balagan Productions

https://www.balagan.biz

Bonus (for paid subscribers)

https://afishoutofwaterpodcast.substack.com/p/s23-ep01-bonus-film-season-with-jonathan

This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

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Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Writer and artist, Claudia Dorey, talk to us about her travels, writings and art touching upon adventure, discovery, friendship, trauma and danger.

Books

https://www.claudiadoreyart.com/about-3-1

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/claudia_dorey/

Instagram Art

https://www.instagram.com/claudiadoreyart/

This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Writer and artist, Claudia Dorey, talk to us about her travels, writings and art touching upon adventure, discovery, friendship, trauma and danger.

Books

https://www.claudiadoreyart.com/about-3-1

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/claudia_dorey/

Instagram Art

https://www.instagram.com/claudiadoreyart/

This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Bonus (for paid subscribers)

https://afishoutofwaterpodcast.substack.com/p/s28-ep02-bonus-new-writers-season

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Currently on Tour at Theatre De Poche (until 26 Sept 2026)

https://poche.be/spectacles/2026-manicomio-ou-le-plaisir-detre-inutile

Théâtre d’1 Jour

https://t1j.be/fr

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This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

As part of the XICOIA AI talent agency Tilly Norwood illuminates our understanding of an AI character in film.

Tilly debuted at the Zurich Film Festival in 2025, with coverage from Variety to the New York Times as well as over 100 media outlets internationally. She’s set to star in the upcoming feature Misaligned.

XICOIA AI Talent Agency

https://www.xicoiatalent.com

Bonus

https://afishoutofwaterpodcast.substack.com/p/s26-ep01-bonus-ai-season-with-tilly

For all paid subscribers the interview is available in a one to one vertical mode as delivered by Particle 6, the company behind Tilly Norwood.

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This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Brought up in London, Ella Raphael weaves a bluesy, folky, psychedelic vintage sound with a voice longing and searching telling tales of love, life and death.

Fire Records with links to music

https://www.firerecords.com/artists/ella-raphael/

Follow Ella Raphael on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ella_raphael_o/

Bonus (for paid subscribers)

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Known as a British Horror icon. Comedy legend + Producer of the most scandalous film of 2016.

His autobiography, Little Did You Know, was published by FAB Press in 2019

David McGillivray

https://www.instagram.com/mcgillivraydavid/

This podcast is sponsored by Collybird Ink.

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Hydra is an independent publishing house and platform dedicated to contemporary photography and fotolibros (photobooks). Based in Mexico, it operates as an incubator, publisher, and bookstore for visual projects, promoting both established and emerging artists globally

Hydra + Fotografía

https://hydra.lat

https://www.instagram.com/lahydra/

Fotolibros

https://fotolibros.lat

https://www.instagram.com/fotolibros.lat/

Mariana Gruener

https://www.instagram.com/lagruener/

Fernanda Soto Mastrantonio

https://www.instagram.com/fsmastra/

Romy A. Cid

https://www.instagram.com/romy_acid/

Photo London

https://photolondon.org

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This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records - https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast

Hydra is an independent publishing house and platform dedicated to contemporary photography and fotolibros (photobooks). Based in Mexico, it operates as an incubator, publisher, and bookstore for visual projects, promoting both established and emerging artists globally

Hydra + Fotografía

https://hydra.lat

https://www.instagram.com/lahydra/

Fotolibros

https://fotolibros.lat

https://www.instagram.com/fotolibros.lat/

Mariceu Erthal

https://www.mariceuerthal.com

https://www.instagram.com/mariceu_/

https://www.smithfund.org/recipients/2020-mariceu-erthal-garcia

Anaí Tirado Miranda

https://www.anaitiradomiranda.com

https://www.instagram.com/anaitirado

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

https://www.moma.org/artists/135-manuel-alvarez-bravo

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/manuel-alvarez-bravo-2719

https://www.instagram.com/archivo_manuelalvarezbravo/

Photo London

https://photolondon.org

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This podcast is sponsored by Demode Records -https://www.richardlipman.co/demoderecords

Podcast host information - Richard Lipman - linktr.ee/richardlipman

Should you wish to sponsor A Fish out of Water podcast please get in contact by responding to this email or by visiting the website www.richardlipman.co/afishoutofwaterpodcast