In this no-holds-barred episode, we (yes, my wife is finally back on an episode!) react to the recent storm surrounding Danny Sapko's exposé of Giacomo Turra, who’s been accused of stealing musical content and passing it off as his own. The controversy triggered widespread conversation across the online music world—drawing in heavyweights like Adam Neely and Rick Beato. But here’s the twist: we don’t agree with most of what they had to say.

🎧 Inside this episode:

* A breakdown of Sapko’s claims and what they reveal about the culture of borrowed clout

* Our critical take on Neely and Beato’s responses—and where we feel they missed the mark

* How social media rewards performance over process, illusion over integrity

* The damaging effect this has on real musicians who spend years learning, practicing, and creating

* Why defending the process—not just the product—matters now more than ever

This isn’t a takedown. It’s a deep reflection on how we define musical value in an era where faking it can get you followers, brand deals, and a career.

More soon,

Janek

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