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  • You Don’t Get Extra Credit by Doing it Alone (Chad Moses from To Write Love on Her Arms)

    It’s crucial to openly discuss mental health. Chad Moses is the Director of Outreach and Experience for To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). We delve into Chad’s personal journey with the organization, starting as an intern and eventually being promoted to the Music and Events Coordinator. In addition, we discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive community.


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    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy TWLOHA To Write Love on Her Arms Mental Health

    48 min
  • Poor Life Choices (Chelsey Louise)

    Is it better to have management or be self-managed? Chelsey Louise is the lead singer for the band Fairy Bones and head of Poor Life Choice Management. In this interview we deep dive into Chelsey’s incredible journey in the music industry from her multiple band projects to forming a management company.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy Artist Management Label Representation

    1 hr 14 min
  • Never Have a Plan B (Joe Russo)

    It can be challenging to ‘make it’ in Hollywood. Our next guest is screenwriter, producer, and director, Joe Russo. In this interview we discuss his part in developing ASU’s film program, getting his first job in Hollywood, leading into producing films such as Nightmare Cinema, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and co-writing the Bruce Willis helmed Hard Kill. We also discuss how the podcast Post Mortem with legendary horror filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Garris was developed, as well as dive into our thoughts about the future of the film industry.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy Film Industry Screenwriting Hollywood Producing

    56 min
  • Put Two Things that Don’t Belong Together (Matthew Wang)

    Matthew Wang’s composer credits include hit shows Yellowjackets, Ginny and Georgia, and shows from Hulu, NBC, HBO, and more. We discuss how he went straight from college into scoring for advertisements, leading into securing high profile projects. We also talk about his upcoming 150-track album designed to flow in shuffle mode and help people go to sleep.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy Composition Composer Film Television Scoring

    48 min
  • Don’t Listen to Anybody and Chase Your Dream (Dangerousbeauty)

    Alt-Rock / Hip-Hop artist Dangerousbeauty discusses release strategies between single and EP drops as well as collabs and features on tracks. In addition we talk about creating TikTok and Instagram content.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator TikTok Instagram Release Strategy

    25 min
  • Why Overthinking Can Be a Good Thing (Cupnoodle)

    What drives someone to dedicate their life to music? Thai singer-songwriter Cupnoodle dives into discovering their passion for music leading to Spotify’s best Asian Indie artists of 2022 and selected for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign. We also discuss producing music videos and why it’s so important to have a great team.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy Thai Singer Songwriter Spotify Indie Music Videos

    41 min
  • Exploring AI and the Metaverse in Music (Aarash Darroodi from Fender)

    As technology blurs the line between creator and audience, how can we strike a balance between artistic expression, intellectual property, and AI-generated content? In this special interview with Aarash Darroodi, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Fender, and President of the Fender Play Foundation, we discuss the future of the metaverse as well as the impact of AI in the music industry. We delve into Aarash's pivotal decision to join Fender and his day-to-day responsibilities as General Counsel, leading to taking on the role of President of the Fender Play Foundation.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

    Tags: Creator Economy Fender AI Metaverse Music Industry

    48 min
  • Be a Good Hang (JAM NOW)

    Relationships are everything. We chat with acoustic singer-songwriter JAM NOW about his encounters with Alice Cooper and Sammy Hagar as well as his experience recording at Jack Johnson’s recording studio. In addition we discuss how competitions can help artists grow and refine their craft and the effectiveness of fundraising.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira


    Tags: Creator Economy Alice Cooper Sammy Hagar Fundraising Competition Networking

    59 min
  • How to Make the Most of Brand Partnerships: It’s Not About Free Product (NAMM 2023)

    In this panel from The NAMM Show 2023, we discuss how to build meaningful partnerships as well as the importance of personal brand and why it matters when connecting with companies.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

    Tags: Creator Economy NAMM Brand Partnerships

    55 min
  • Pick Up Your Phone! (Evan and Greg from Penny Billionaires)

    Our next guests are Evan Berg and Greg Jacks from the hard rock duo Penny Billionaires. Greg shares the story of joining the renowned band Superbus, uncovering the band's achievements including their Grammy win and their remarkable recognition at the MTV Awards. Greg opens up about the trials and tribulations of life on the road with Superbus. We also discuss the profound impact of the standstill that hit Superbus' 20th anniversary tour during the pandemic. Transitioning into their current project, we shift our focus to Penny Billionaires. Greg and Evan explain how this exciting collaboration came to be. We gain insights into the creative process behind Penny Billionaires and learn what sets this project apart from Greg's previous work with Superbus.


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    We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.


    Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

    Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

    Host: Mike Zimmerlich

    Produced by: Omelette Prevail

    Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

    Tags: Creator Economy Superbus Touring Hard Rock

    1 hr 25 min

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