Welcome to episode 3 of Lift The Curtain, the podcast where talk to people in the creative industry, in its widest spectrum. 

 

We’re bringing the US’ finest radio station and biggest live session Youtube channel’s video producer on the show, namely Scott Holpainen, video producer for legendary Seattle radio KEXP. With over 1 billion views and 2.6M subscribers, you could say they're doing something right!

 

From his drastic career change, to his relationship with King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Ty Segall, John Dwyer, Father John Misty and many more, to the challenges of his job, and what makes it so special.

And as usual, some career advice on how to get into video production, the music and what to watch recos, and the name drop minute segment!

 

A truly fantastic conversation, full of gems, and inside knowledge!

 

Recos of the week:

Album: Floating Points + Pharaoh Sanders & Watch: Bali Girls live on KEXP (Scott)

 

Album: Father John Misty - God's Favourite Customer & Watch: DIG (Ben)

 

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Webbie: http://www.kexp.org

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/kexpradio