Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing the great Neil Giraldo! Best known for serving as the guitarist and producer for his wife Pat Benatar, Neil has worked on all of her records, which includes hit singles like "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong," and "Heartbreaker." Neil has also worked with many other artists including Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, and Rick Springfield. With the latter, he played on the number one single "Jessie's Girl." In 2022, Neil was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Pat Benatar. In this episode Jackson and Neil break down many of Neil's biggest songs, and talk about his line of spirits, Three Chord Bourbon.

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On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Carlton "Santa" Davis! Santa is one of the most successful reggae drummers of all time, working with artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and many more. He's currently the drummer for Ziggy Marley, a role he's held for nearly 20 years. In this interview, Jackson and Santa talk about his upbringing in Jamaica, stories from his career, and a lesson in reggae drumming!

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Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing Canadian radio host Raina Douris! Raina is currently the host of World Cafe, NPR's flagship music program. Since becoming host in 2019, Raina has had the chance to interview major stars like Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Sting, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Raina talk about her move from Canada to the US, Raina's best interviews, and what it takes to produce an episode of World Cafe. 

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Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing music executive Jonathan Simkin! With a background in law, Jonathan helped launch the career of Nickelback. Following this, Jonathan formed 604 Records with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. The label has been home to many successful artists like Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, and Theory of a Deadman. In the episode, Jackson and Jonathan talk about how he ended up in the music business despite not coming from a musical background, how 604 Records was founded, and what they've done to achieve success. 

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Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing musician and record label owner Glenn Morrow! Hailing from Hoboken, NJ, Glenn is the co-founder of Bar/None Records, an independent label in operation since 1986. Bar/None has been the home to artists like Alex Chilton, They Might Be Giants, and Yo La Tengo. In this episode, Jackson and Glenn talk about his early days performing as a musician, how Bar/None got started, and what's in store for the label this year.

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Episode 30 of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with longtime music executive Pete Ganbarg! Pete was in charge of A&R at Atlantic Record for 16 years, and has worked with artists like Santana, Twenty One Pilots, Run DMC, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan. He now runs his own company called Pure Tone Music, and is the host of the Rock & Roll High School Podcast where he interviews legendary figures in contemporary music. In the episode, Jackson and Pete talk about how he ended up in A&R, what it's like to work for a historic label like Atlantic, and the creation of his podcast.

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The newest episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Ozzie Melendez! Ozzie is a world class trombone player, and since 2023 he's been a member of the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen. Besides that, he's worked with artists like Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Ozzie talk about how he got started on trombone, working with Billy Joel, and what to expect for Bruce Springsteen's upcoming run of European dates.

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In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Amy Birnbaum. Amy is the Sr. Director, A&R and Artist Relations at Round Hill Music. Round Hill is a publishing company with a diverse roster that includes Jim Vallance, Randy Bachman, Rob Thomas, and many more. The company handles services like royalty collection, and sync licensing amongst others. During the interview, Amy talks about her time as a backing vocalist, working on Broadway, and what has made Round Hill one of the most successful music publishing companies.

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In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Claire Bernardin! Claire is the Director, A&R at BMG, where she's responsible for discovering talent and looking after current clients signed to the company's publishing division. During this great conversation, Claire and Jackson talk about her career path, what makes BMG different than other music companies, and how Claire keeps an eye out for new talent.

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This episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Radio Personality, Professor, and Writer Donna Halper! Donna started in radio in the 1960s, working her way up from her campus radio station to become the Music Director at WMMS in Cleveland. During this stint in 1974, Donna famously became the first DJ to play the music of Rush on American radio, which helped launch their career. Following her time in radio, Donna has worked in academia, teaching at various universities and writing on subjects like media history. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from UMass Amherst, and in 2023 was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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