The First Act Podcast

Today’s special guest is Tim Chan. Tim is an accomplished writer and producer. He currently is the Director of Products & Commerce at both Billboard and Rolling Stone magazine. Listen as Tim shares his humble experience navigating the entertainment industry as a writer, producer and entrepreneur, right now, on the first act podcast.

On this episode of the pod, Harry sits down with Mary Kay Huse, Co-Founder and CEO of Mandolin, a company that specializes in live-streaming concerts. With the complications of the coronavirus pandemic stopping venues from hosting in-person concerts, Mandolin has succeeded in keeping fans engaged and keeping artists performing. Harry and Mary Kay chat about all things Mandolin and the future of live-streaming technology in the music industry. Be sure to hear all about it on this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast.

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Career Whisperer and LinkedIn-fluencer Jonathan Tesser. Jonathan helps students and young professionals find their niche in the corporate world in whatever industry is right for them. He and Harry give advice on how to find your own personal path to a career and give some insights you don’t want to miss - all on this week’s episode of, The First Act Podcast!

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, we talk with Jesus Martinez. At only 24 years old, Jesus is a rising star in the intersection of media, entertainment and NFTs. Jesus has worked in VC and strategy at companies such as Disney and Hearst, and advised multiple C-level executives. He has also become well-versed in the NFT and cryptocurrency space. He gives us a peek into how the worlds of entertainment and cryptocurrency will interact in the near future. Gain some great insights from someone who has such a versatile background here on the First Act Podcast.

On this week’s episode we have Carole MacDonald. As an international music expert, Carole brings over a quarter of a century’s worth of experience in the industry to the First Act Podcast. Listen as Harry talks with Carole about her storied career and how she has become so incredibly successful. You are guaranteed to hear some amazing stories and learn a great deal in this week’s episode of The First Act Podcast.

On this episode of the First Act Podcast we have music manager Katie Kramer. She talks about how agency life paved her career path and taught her invaluable lessons along the way. She is now a music manager for some top talent, including Lulu Simon and Lukas Nelson. Listen in as Katie gives incredible tips on how to escape being pigeonholed as indie artists only here on the First Act Podcast

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Rebecca Shapiro, Senior Vice President of Publicity at Shore Fire Media. They talk about the role a publicist plays in the music industry as Rebecca provides tips for students looking to fill this position in the future. These are sure fire tips you don’t want to miss, only here on the First Act Podcast.

This week’s featured guest is the incredible Chris Lakey. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Creative Synch Licensing at Kobalt Music. Listen as he and Harry delve into the world of sync licensing and chat about the music industry as a whole. Chris provides a wealth of knowledge and is a great source of inspiration and education for students, artists, managers, and seasoned industry professionals. You will not hear these insights anywhere but here on this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast.

On today’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Mike Ceglio, the Head of Digital Distribution at Repost by Soundcloud. They talk about Mike’s professional journey and how learning about all of the different players in the industry can help shape your own career path. Learn tips of the trade and valuable information from an industry professional that you won’t get anywhere else on this week’s episode of The First Act Podcast.

On this week’s episode, Harry sits down with Karlie Keaveney. She is the Senior Manager of Warner Music University, a program that works with college students as an introductory step into the music industry. Listen as Karlie gives tips on how to stand out in your application and what benefits being a part of Warner Music U can have for students, only on this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast.