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Filmmaker Sean Oliver shares how he honed his skills through short films and film challenges, leading up to his debut feature Forever Home. We also dive into the strategies of successfully crowdfunding projects as well as securing distribution on platforms like Amazon and Apple TV.

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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

Eddie Barella, CEO of iDobi Radio, discusses how he started his own internet radio station at fifteen and later merged with competitor at the time iDobi Radio. We also talk about how iDobi became a tastemaker in the alt/emo, pop punk, metal, hardcore, and indie scenes, giving new artists a platform and building a thriving music community.

Also read more about their recent livestream fundraiser event Riffs 4 Recovery, supporting Best Friends Animal Society in LA to aid animals affected by the wildfire.

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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

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Greg Almeida from Secret Gardens and A Lot Like Birds breaks down touring the country and completing a four album concept series inspired by the seasons.

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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

John Chan, founder of 2x Growth Agency, shares why he left college at 19 to launch a web design consultancy and how unconventional decisions shaped his career. From hard lessons about sales and marketing to partnering with his spouse, he reveals insights on UGC creators, platform-specific strategies, and the power of amplifying authentic stories.

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

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

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

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Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Entrepreneur and venue owner of Jammin Java, Daniel Brindley, shares how he and his brothers purchased the location with no prior experience and transformed it into one of the top clubs in the world, recognized by Pollstar. We also discuss their expansion into six venues under the newly launched Union Stage Presents, building strong relationships with artists, and fostering growth through the “ladder mindset.”

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

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Host: Mike Zimmerlich

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Singer-songwriter Sophia Warren shares their six year journey in releasing their debut EP, "Bloodstone," a deeply personal collection of songs reflecting their evolution as an artist. We also discuss their creative process, finding the right producer, and the balance between authenticity and accessibility in their music.

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

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Host: Mike Zimmerlich

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Tags: Creator Economy Singer Songwriter Songwriting Recording Producing

Kody and Kyle of the rock duo The Holy Knives recount the challenges of self-booking a 125-show tour over 18 months, including festival performances and a Paste Live Session. They also share how they’ve navigated sibling dynamics in their partnership and how meditation played an unexpected role in their creative process. Check out their latest EP, I Don’t Wanna Win, recorded at Sonic Ranch.

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

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Timo Ellis, the musician and songwriter behind solo project OOMASOOMA, shares his journey from the grunge movement in Washington to touring and recording with iconic artists like Mark Ronson, Yoko Ono, Gojira, and Mastodon. We discuss his latest EP, Endless Future, a thesis of genre-fluidity, and celebrating 17 years of sobriety.

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

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Tags: Creator Economy Grunge Genre Fluidity Sobriety OOMASOOMA

We’ve had some major milestones this year. In this episode we take a look back at what has been accomplished, what we’re looking to improve upon for the podcast, and future projects for 2025. 

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

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Host: Mike Zimmerlich

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Tags: Creator Economy Year Wrap Up Social Video Full Interview

Nico aka Twitch streamer Dinossindgeil known for his ‘No Hit’ runs on Dark Souls talks about finding and building your community as well as discovering your niche.

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

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Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Creator Economy Twitch Streamer Community Consistency