Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Maggie Rose

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Beard

This is Wayne Forte's fiftieth year in the business. As an agent he's represented acts as varied as David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We discuss his career as well as NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) and the lobbying for and distribution of monies during Covid.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

This is Wayne Forte's fiftieth year in the business. As an agent he's represented acts as varied as David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We discuss his career as well as NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) and the lobbying for and distribution of monies during Covid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Wayne Forte's fiftieth year in the business. As an agent he's represented acts as varied as David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We discuss his career as well as NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) and the lobbying for and distribution of monies during Covid.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Wayne Forte

Long time publicist for the Grateful Dead Dennis McNally has a new book "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties." We talk about San Francisco, the Dead and more!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Long time publicist for the Grateful Dead Dennis McNally has a new book "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties." We talk about San Francisco, the Dead and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long time publicist for the Grateful Dead Dennis McNally has a new book "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties." We talk about San Francisco, the Dead and more!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dennis McNally

From the Atlantic accounting department to the head of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Records, Mario Medious is a legendary record executive.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

From the Atlantic accounting department to the head of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Records, Mario Medious is a legendary record executive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Atlantic accounting department to the head of Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer's Manticore Records, Mario Medious is a legendary record executive.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mario Medious

See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mitch Ryder

From Was Not Was to Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones AND MORE! You'll dig this!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

From Was Not Was to Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones AND MORE! You'll dig this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Was Not Was to Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones AND MORE! You'll dig this!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Don Was

She survives!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

She survives! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She survives!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gloria Gaynor

Lead singer of the Zombies.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Lead singer of the Zombies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead singer of the Zombies.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Colin Blunstone

From "The Rapper" to "Ah! Leah!"See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

From "The Rapper" to "Ah! Leah!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From "The Rapper" to "Ah! Leah!"See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Donnie Iris

Fred Mollin has a new book, "Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of Music."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Fred Mollin has a new book, "Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of Music." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred Mollin has a new book, "Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of Music."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Fred Mollin

David Bowie's piano player...and more!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Bowie's piano player...and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bowie's piano player...and more!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mike Garson

Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.

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