Matthew Ebel would seem to be the living definition of the DIY digital artist.  With 10 albums full of satirical and thought-provoking songs, he writes, composes, and performs based out of his New Hampshire studio. Matthew’s strategy for forging a career in the age of file-sharing, torrents, and remixes is to do all he can to introduce his listeners to the man and the work behind the music. 

After listening to Matthew’s song, “The Last Pirate,” which criticizes both the traditional music industry and thoughtless file sharers, David Newhoff asked Matthew for an interview. This podcast interview was recorded via Skype. Recorded in September 2012. 

Tom Galvin, CEO, Digital Citizens Alliance, discusses a new study about content theft web sites, and their profitability, with Ellen Seidler, Vox Indie.

The Copyright Alliance speaks to Grammy Award Winner Paul Williams about his experience working with Daft Punk on their latest album. In recognition of ASCAP’s 100th year anniversary, Williams expresses his appreciation for the organization and others, including NARAS and the Grammy Foundation, which works to preserve the music, support the rights of musicians, and promote music education in schools.

Ne-Yo, a multi-platinum recording artist sits down with Cary Sherman, RIAA, & CEO, and discusses his passion for songwriting and music. In addition to being a musician, Ne-Yo is also the Senior Vice President of A & R Motown Records and explains how he brings talent to the label, what he looks for in an artist and his advice for upcoming artists in the music industry. 

In this podcast, David Newhoff speaks to veteran journalist Christopher Dickey about the changes to news reporting in the digital age.  With a career that begins well before public use of the Web, Dickey is an old-school journalist who fully embraces the flexibility and editorial potential of new and social media. Dickey is currently the Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Regional Editor for Newsweek Magazine and The Daily Beast. David spoke to Christopher in Paris via Skype. Recorded in August 2012.

There are a lot theories and a lot of experimentation with regard to independent filmmaking, the digital age, and the prospects for redefining the ways in which filmed entertainment can be funded by sponsors and distributed over the web. 

In this podcast, David Newhoff speaks to actress and filmmaker, Amy French.  They discuss her work in the world of branded entertainment, specifically her latest project for California brand, Umami Burger, for which she created a humorous mockumentary style series. David spoke to Amy in Los Angeles via Skype. Recorded in November 2012. 

The Copyright Alliance speaks with the Chairman of the Grammy Foundation, Rusty Rueff about the purpose of the foundation and about the first recipient of the Music Educators Award, Kent Knappenberger. Rueff explains why the inaugural Music Educators Award is of such importance in promoting the overall mission of the Grammy Foundation to preserve the legacy of songwriters, fund music research, and support music education.

National Endowment for the Arts’ Sunil Iyengar discusses a government report on the value of arts and culture. He speaks with Sandra Aistars on the Copyright Alliance Podcast.

Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, takes a moment to talk to the Copyright Alliance at the Recording Academy’s Producers and Engineers Wing event. Chad describes the role sound engineers and producers play in shaping a finished song and insists that those working hard to create music be recognized and compensated for the work they do.

This is Part II of David Newhoff’s conversation with technologist and industrial designer, Carla Diana. In the final half of this podcast, the discussion focuses on the GoldieBlox copyright case and the future of 3D printing. 

Diana originally studied mechanical engineering, but early in her career, she shifted her focus to industrial design, which demands a broad set of disciplines that sound more sociological than technological.  In January of 2013, Diana wrote an article for The New York Times about how we interact with robotic machines, and how that interaction is anticipated by designers in the early stages of development.  Most recently, Diana published a book called LEO the Maker Prince, a children’s story that works in conjunction with projects kids can do using a consumer-grade 3D printer.