Break the Business

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  • BTB Ep 414: More on the UMG - TikTok Saga; music publicist Sasha Pisterman

    TOPICS: What does “mother is mothering” mean?; The UMG-

    TikTok saga continues, and Ryan talks about just how much music rightsholders are underpaid on the platform; ElisaRockDoc career update; our guest this week is music publicist Sasha Pisterman of SDP Digital. Our guest’s course “The Complete

    Music PR Playbook” is available now. You can find out more by visiting www.sdp-digital.com.


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 413: UMG pulled its music from TikTok; we interview CPA to the stars Nischay Rawal

    TOPICS: Ryan has a big show announcement; Ryan and Zak talk about the clash between Universal MusicGroup and TikTok in which UMG pulled all of its music from the video platform amid a licensing standoff (and UMG’s artists are caught in the middle!); we interview entertainment industry CPA Nischay Rawalto talk about how creative professionals can more effectively manage their money. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting nrtaxandconsulting.com.


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    1 hr 1 min
  • BTB Ep 412: Music executive Michael Mauldin; when do e - mails make a contract?

    TOPICS: We interview music executive Michael Mauldin of the Black American Music Association; JamesVan Der Beek loses a lawsuit against SiriusXM, which gives rise to the question, “When do e-mails create a contract?”; Ryan and Gideon play the word association game “Two Word Trigger”


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 411: New government reporting requirement for artist businsses; Steven Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live

    TOPICS: Ryan is sad that his Dolphins are out of the playoffs, but is happy that Taylor Swift is happy; why artists need to care about the US Corporate Transparency Act that just went into effect; growing your fan base; we interview Round Room Live co-presidents Steven Shaw and Jonathan Linden. Sesame Street Live will begin its tour in April and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.roundroomlive.com.


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    1 hr 1 min
  • BTB Ep 410: SAG - AFTRA is allowing AI voice - over performances in video games; Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins

    TOPICS: SAG-AFTRA just cut a deal for voice-over artists to be used for AI in video games, and ElisaRockDoc has some strong feelings about it; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview social justice leader and Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins about the latest edition of his graphic novel series, “1/6”.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.onesixcomics.com.


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    1 hr 4 min
  • BTB Ep 409: Creating easy music videos on CD Baby; Jazz legend Peter Martin

    TOPICS: Ryan and Zak Sloan realize how horrifying the public domain Steamboat Willie cartoon actually is; video creation platform partners with CD Baby to allow CD Baby users to easily create music videos; we interview acclaimed Jazz Pianist and Open Studio founder Peter Martin. Peter's latest album, “PeterMartin and Generation S,” dropped last month and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.petermartinmusic.com and www.openstudiojazz.com


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 408: Should college students major in being an influencer?; we interview Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO Jaquelle Horton

    TOPICS: Colleges are offering courses and majors in being an influencer—would you enroll?; Weinterivew entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, and Fave CEO Jacquelle Horton. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.faveforfans.com.


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    1 hr 4 min
  • BTB Ep 407: Public Domain Day; social entrepreneur Janice Polizzotto from Music Will

    TOPICS: January 1, 2024 is Public Domain Day (does that mean that Mickey Mouse and Tigger will belong to everyone?); the Estate of JRR Tolkien goes after an unauthorized sequel to Lord of the Rings; we interview social entrepreneur and Music Will Interim CEO Janice Polizzotto. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.musicwill.org


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    1 hr
  • BTB Ep 406: Luke Combs turns a potential scandal into a PR success story; Russ Lorenson interview

    TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Z talk about how country Singer Luke Combs accidentally sued a fan for

    copyright infringement, and turned it into a PR success story (teaching us all some great lessons along the way); AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview crooner and author Russ Lorenson about finding happiness after his cancer diagnosis and still creating fulfilling art. Russ’ new album “Standard Time: Live in New York” is available now. Find out more by visiting www.russlorenson.com


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 405: Who pays artists better, Spotify or TikTok?; Daybreaker co - founder Timothy Patch

    TOPICS: How can a 1958 Christmas song become the Billboard Hot 100 #1 in 2023?; Hank Green

    revealed how much he gets paid for his TikTok videos; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; Taylor Swift earned

    over $100 million on Spotify this year; we interview Timothy Patch, co-founder of event company Daybreaker. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.daybreaker.com.


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    1 hr 2 min

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A show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment law (for non-lawyers), independent artists, and…