Break the Business

Break the Business

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Break the Business episodes

  • BTB Ep 394: The Protect Working Musicians Act is Back!; we interview podcaster Stephen Robles

    TOPICS: Ryan continues to obsess over Marlins third baseman Jake Burger; the Protect Working Musicians Act is back in Congress again and we hope that Congress will pass this important law to help independent creators level the playing field with big tech; DistroKid acquires Bandzoogle; AI OverlordTip of the Week; we interview award-winning tech and entertainment industry podcast Stephen Robles. Find out more about our guest’s podcast, YouTube channel, and newsletter by visiting beard.fm !


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    1 hr 1 min
  • BTB Ep 393: Future trends in music; Is TikTok killing the music video?

    TOPICS: Is Dr. Pepper with creamer delicious?; Jimmy Buffett was an incredible businessman; Ryan and Zak talk about future trends in music; Is TikTok killing the traditional music video; Zak answers a listener question about how music producers can get the best performance out of the musicians they record.


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 392: Taylor Swift cuts out the movie studios; entertainment law professor Tony Iliakostas

    TOPICS: Taylor Swift cuts out the movie studios (who are in the middle of a labor dispute) to distribute her new “Eras” concert tour film; does social media hurt artists’ creativity?; we interview Professor Tony Iliakostas of New York Law School about the role that AI plays in copyright law. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play.


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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 391: Eminem's message to a presidential candidate; alt blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward joins
    TOPICS: Eminem to Vivek Ramaswamy: Stop using my music; getting musicians to buy your merch; creating content calendars; we interview we interview alt blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward. ZZ’s newalbum “Dirty Shine” is available on September 8th and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.zzward.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr
  • BTB Ep 390: Can AI-generated works get copyright protection?; Miki Agrawal joins the show
    TOPICS: A federal judge rules on whether AI-generated works can be protected by copyright; ElisaRockDoc breaks down her hosting gig at GenCon; we interview acclaimed entrepreneur and musician Miki Agrawal. Check out Miki’s debut album “It All Exists” (under the moniker Soul Gaze) and find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.mikiagrawal.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr 3 min
  • BTB Ep 389: Saving money on copyright registration; we interview NYC songwriter Diane Gentile
    TOPICS: Co-host Zak Sloan brings back his Orson Welles impression for the AI Overlord Tip of the Week; advice on saving money on copyright registration and why you shouldn’t do the “poor man’s copyright”; we interview NYC songwriter Diane Gentile about the state of live music post COVID lockdown. Diane’s new album “The Bad and the Beautiful" is coming out in September and you can find out more about her work by visiting https://www.dianegentile.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr 8 min
  • BTB Ep 388: Is AM/FM radio less important for musicians?; we interview video game lawyer Veda Cruz
    TOPICS: Does terrestrial radio have less of an impact for musicians?; How does TikTok pay royalties; Should songwriters use AI?; AI Overlord Tip of the week; we interview Veda Cruz, entertainment attorney and corporate counsel for game developer Gearbox Publishing. You can check out our guest on Instagram and Twitch @vaulthunterveda.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 387: Overcoming burnout as a creator; we interview Bay Area singer/DJ Barbara
    TOPICS: We celebrate Producer Lauren’s birthday; Ryan gets a taste of TikTok virality; we talk about coming back from burnout as a creator with Katie Zaccardi; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interviewBay Area singer and DJ Barbara. If you're in LA, check out Barbara performing at the We Found New Music Showcase at Hotel Ziggy on Wednesday, 8/9 at 7pm. She'll be singing unreleased tracks from her album Palm City Dreams out later this year. RSVP for this free show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/669797902557.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 386: Why did Twitter change its name to X?; singer-songwriter & TikToker Emilee Moore joins
    TOPICS: We talk about the rise of NPC creators; why did Twitter change its name to X?; we talk to singer-songwriter and TikToker Emilee Moore about her groundbreaking Pixar-inspired songs and videos. Follow Emilee on TikTok @emilee.moore and check out her latest single "If I Don't Have You" on all streaming platforms.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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    1 hr 2 min
  • BTB Ep 385: SAG - AFTRA Strike; Kaity and James from Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg
    TOPICS: SAG-AFTRA's 160,000 members are on strike, joining the WGA; Keith McNutt of the Entertainment Community Fund; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview Katy and James from Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg. Their latest single "Naughty Little Girl" is available now and you can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.sunfoxband.com.Support the Entertainment Community Fund by visiting www.entertainmentcommunity.org.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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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…