Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this episode, your ears will rock to the spoken word sounds of Happy Fits drummer, Luke Davis. This young man chats about getting Covid while on tour (twice!), making money in a band on the rise, and much more. It's a really cool interview and he'd appreciate it if you gave it some time to listen.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this episode, you'll hear a fascinating interview with Lawrence Peryer, Chief Commercial Officer of Lyte, a secondary ticketing platform that does more than that. We talk about ticketing, Taylor Swift, monopolies, and all about what Lyte is doing to change and compliment the ticketing business. Listen before everyone else. You'll be that much smarter.

Intro song: "Hurts Like Hell" by Gina Royale.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, Jordy Freed from Sony - not Sony Music but the big company - tells us about partnering artists and brands, creating Sony Hall in New York, and a lot more. It's really interesting and we know that, of all people, you're the one who's going to like this best. So grab an iced mocha from Starbucks with extra whip and chocolate drizzle and listen really hard.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, Atomic Music Group agent Michael Kelly comes on for his second Music Biz 101 & More appearance. He specifically wanted to talk about PACS, not the political kind, but Performing Arts Centers. What are they? What do they pay? How does an artist get booked there? Michael goes into detail. Hint: If you're an indie artist, you don't necessarily need an agent to get into these. Listen and learn.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, Kellyn Barnes of Sony Music Publishing goes crazy deep in the weeds about how ASCAP and PROs (performance rights organizations) work, how to register songs, and what to do if you're missing information. This is the missing piece for anyone with questions about the PROs. You'll want to listen to this multiple times to understand the nuances and differences between the ASCAP and BMI backends. But this is good. Ready, set, go!

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, brought to us by William Paterson University's MEO (Music & Entertainment Organization) and co-hosted with MEO's Kate Elsishans, we speak with Suzanne Berg of the Music Health Alliance. We talk about how 76% of musicians don't have health insurance and what the Music Health Alliance does to help. We talk about Suzanne's past in radio and how radio in the late-'90s and early aughts worked. And we discuss how employees feel when they're company is taken over by another. It's a unique conversation that you should listen to because you know it's the best thing for you right now. So, headphones on, earbuds in, tap play and let us begin.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, Kevin Kastrup, the VP of Casinos for Wasserman Music, talks about how he books shows at casinos around the U.S. We also talk about what managers need to know about casinos, the future of music in online casino betting, and much more. Listen to this and be cool.

Intro song: "Hurts Like Hell" by Gina Royale

Exit song: "Sacred" by Gina Royale

**Photo Credit: Michelle Findlay

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

This podcast was produced in conjunction with William Paterson's student-run MEO (Music & Entertainment Organization). Thanks to Jenna Vitale for co-hosting!

In this superb episode, Troy Germano, owner of legendary recording studio The Hit Factory, talks about the history of the place, the amazing albums and artists who've recorded there, what they look for when they hire, and more. You should listen and then petition the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame to induct the studio. It deserves that recognition.

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

In this superb episode, Taylor Schultz, the VP of College for Wasserman Music, talks about how she and her team book shows at colleges around the U.S. They talk about budgets, how the process works, and what college students need to know in order to book the rights shows for their schools. We also talk about how smart managers can use the college booking team at their respective agencies to make some money and reach the perfect audience. Listen to this and be cool.

Intro song: "Hurts Like Hell" by Gina Royale

Exit song: "Admit It" by Gina Royale

**Photo Credit: Michelle Findlay

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Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Kirk Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio.

This podcast was produced in conjunction with William Paterson's student-run MEO (Music & Entertainment Organization). Thanks to Jenna Vitale for co-hosting!

Brian Volk-Weiss is a director and producer and creator and lots of other things for Nacelle Company, which produces, among other things, comedy specials for Netflix and toys. You wonder what the connection is between these and, go ahead. Wonder. Then listen to this podcast. You'll hear about the toy business. You'll hear about what it's like to manage comedians. You'll hear how Netflix works with their deals. There's a lot to digest within this digest, so absorb. You'll be so glad you did.

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