Host: Randy Thomas, Music Connection's Sr. Editor: Mark Nardone, along with Publisher: Eric Bettelli and Announcer: Carson Beck, discuss the podcast's huge milestone, upcoming exciting guests X Ambassadors Sam & Casey Harris and Shelita Burke's March cover story, plus recent guests like Oscar Nominated songwriter Taura Stinson-inspired us to play "Guess who will win the Oscar" for Best Original Score and Best Original Song? We needle-drop each of the nominated songs so you can hear them and play along.

Iconic producer of every Rolling Stones album since 1992, Don Was talks about his unique relationship with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, sitting behind the board remixing Exile on Main Street, his time in Was/Not Was, being from Detroit, and so much more with Hosts Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl along with Music Connection Senior Editor Mark Nardone. Then, in our Tip Jar segment, Animation superstar Debi Derryberry shares why Singers can be great at becoming Animation Voice Actors.

John Oates is half of the most successful Pop Duo of All Time-Hall & Oates talks with Randy Thomas about his new album Arkansas dropping Friday. Then, listen to win a chance for a trip to Cleveland and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also, MC Podcast roving reporter Bob Glavin hits the road to talk to some Grammy Winners-Reba McEntire-Chris Stapleton, while Alessia Cara talks about her first Grammy win!

Hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl, and Announcer Carson Beck, sit down with Oscar Nominated songwriter Taura Stinson. Post Taping we confirmed Taura's Oscar nomination for Mary J Blige and Mighty River from Mudbound. This means Mary J Blige is Double Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in addition to the song. Taura shares growing up in Oakland, moving to NYC, and writing for Destiny's Child before her big break writing songs for film. Also we announce the winner in the Marcus Bell: "Bellringer Branding Bible" book and consult giveaway. Plus a Tip Jar from Michael Laskow - Creator of Taxi.com the online leading A&R source for Film and TV.

Host Randy Thomas sits down with this unusual artist for a one-on-one talk about her unique sound and artist vision. Next, Burke gives advice on how any enterprising artist can utilize the block chain, bitcoin and Etherium. And, she talks about her other favorite subject--her fans. We'll then offer listeners a copy of The Bellringer Branding Bible--which just went #1 on Amazon!--and a one-hour consultation giveaway with the book's author, the brilliant Marcus "Bellringer" Bell, who tells us how he helped shape Shelita's music career. Listen to this episode for instructions on how to win this informative book and one hour consultation!

Shelita performs Penetrate live along with Producer- Marcus "Bellringer" Bell on keyboards, in this two-part episode. Join hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl for a conversation with Shelita Burke along with Music Connection-Sr. Editor- Mark Nardone, and LaFamos Publicist Hunter Scott, talking about her music her relationship with her fans and technology. Plus, Listen for the question at the end of the episode for a copy of Marcus Bell's book, "Bellringers Branding Bible" AND a free one hour Consultation on your personal branding! Listen to the instructions in the podcast.

Happy 2018! We thank you for listening and wish you a magnificently magical musical year ahead! Welcome to The Best of Music Connection Podcast Part 2, co-hosts Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl flash back to some of the funniest moments and craziest stories with their iconic guests. Listen for the MC Podcast Music Mashup that could enter you for a trip to attend The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio April 14th, 2018. Contest rules are available at MusicConnection.com/podcast

Married Co-Hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl take a look back at some of the show's highlights in 2017, focusing on themes that include why they started this podcast, The YouTube Generation, Work Ethic, and Collaborations. We hear from the legendary Daryl Hall, Vance Joy, Ty Dolla $ign, SARRA, Greta Van Fleet, X Ambassadors front-man Sam Harris, Don Was, Mondo Cozmo, Shelita Burke and many more, as they help us bring this eventful year to a close. Don't Forget to tune into next weeks Part Two, which includes a special music montage you won't want to miss because identifying the Artists & Songs featured, could win you a trip to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies - April 14th, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Happy New Year!

Music Connection continues their celebration of 40 years in print with Bassist, Singer, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, and TV Personality Randy Jackson! Join married co-hosts Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl and Senior Editor Mark Nardone, as they chat with Randy about what his new direction is, entrepreneurship, the importance of collaborations, what his time as an A&R executive for Columbia & MCA was like, and Randy discusses what he looks for when seeking out that 'holy grail' artist.

Music Connection Magazine's December Cover Story comes to life, as Australian superstar Vance Joy, joins writer Rob Putnam for an in-depth interview. Vance discusses his early days as an up & coming artist playing open-mic nights, how his writing process has developed over the years and Vance talks about the difference between indoor & outdoor shows. We also hear Randy Thomas, co-host Arnie Wohl, Publisher Eric Bettelli & Senior Editor Mark Nardone, celebrate the 40th birthday of the Music Connection Magazine, paying homage to the magazine that has been the goto literature for artists & creatives in the music industry for 40 years and counting!