The Scene Projects

Bubba Startz sits down with Kenneth Perrin to discuss his recent performance at the Kathmandu Campground and his summer tour highlights, including the release of a new single. They delve into the challenges faced in the music industry and Kenneth's impressions of South Dakota, particularly the vibrant atmosphere of the Wild West Songwriters Festival. Kenneth reflects on his experience at the Kathmandu Campground show and shares his future plans leading into 2026 and beyond. The conversation also touches on the life of an independent musician and the unique hurdles they encounter along the way.

(0:18) Introduction and Kathmandu Campground Performance

(1:28) Summer Tour Recap and New Single Release

(3:01) Challenges in the Music Industry

(3:43) Impressions of South Dakota

(5:00) Wild West Songwriters Festival

(7:25) Kathmandu Campground Show Experience

(11:13) Future Plans for 2026 and Beyond

(14:22) Independent Musician Life and Challenges

Bubba Startz welcomes Vinny Ribas to explore his music industry journey and the transition to Nashville. They discuss the creation of Cartney.com and its role in building a music community. Vinny shares insights on collaborating with The Scene Projects and the importance of connecting artists with mentors and support networks. The conversation highlights the power of collaboration and the impact of mastermind groups. They delve into remote collaboration and Vinny's experiences living in the countryside. Networking, relationship building, and mentorship are emphasized as key components of success in the industry. The episode concludes with guidance on getting started with Cartney and hints at future collaboration.

(0:12) Vinny Ribas: Music Industry Journey and Move to Nashville

(3:11) Cartney.com and Building Music Community

(5:29) Collaborating with The Scene Projects

(6:46) Connecting Artists with Mentors and Support

(10:39) The Power of Collaboration and Masterminds

(11:53) Remote Collaboration and Living in the Countryside

(13:41) Networking, Relationship Building, and Mentorship

(17:04) Getting Started with Cartney and Support from Vinny

(18:55) Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration

Bubba Startz welcomes Jay "PodVader" Soderberg, who shares his backstory and experiences with dynamic ad insertion in podcasting's early days. They explore the differences between audio and video content, the impact of COVID on podcasting, and the importance of engaging content. Key metrics, community building, and finding advertisers are discussed, along with the value of niche audiences and multiple revenue streams. The conversation delves into podcasting vs. radio, the value-for-value model, and starting with a network. Jay emphasizes adaptability, knowing your "why," and long-term audience growth. They conclude with insights from Podcast Movement, the value of diverse perspectives, and PodVader's future plans.

(0:22) Welcome, Guest Introduction & Jay "Podvader" Soderberg's Backstory

(2:08) Early Days of Dynamic Ad Insertion

(3:27) Audio vs Video in Podcasting

(4:19) COVID's Impact & Shifts in Podcasting

(5:34) Importance of Engaging Content & Listener Habits

(9:21) Metrics That Matter for Podcasts

(10:43) Building Community & Finding Advertisers

(12:03) Value of Niche Audiences

(15:17) Podcasting vs Radio

(17:35) Multiple Revenue Streams for Podcasters

(20:22) Value for Value Model & Treating Your Podcast as a Business

(25:06) Starting with a Network: Pros and Cons

(26:25) Adaptability & Knowing Your Why

(28:32) Long-Term Audience Growth

(29:18) Monetizing through Live Events & Community Building

(31:10) Finding & Staying Loyal to Your Community

(31:52) Jay "PodVader" Back to Square One

(34:14) Corporate vs Independent Podcasting

(37:01) Community’s Role & Corporate Misunderstandings

(40:09) Insights from Podcast Movement & Adam Curry

(42:00) Value of Diverse Perspectives

(43:11) Closing Remarks & Podvader’s Future Plans

Bubba Startz welcomes Jodi Krangle to the show, kicking off with an introduction and an overview of The Scene Project's mission. Jodi shares her backstory and the joy she finds in podcasting, emphasizing the critical role of sound in productions. They discuss microphones, recording environments, and Jodi's journey into voice acting, highlighting the importance of working with repeat clients for quality delivery. The conversation turns to AI's impact on voice acting and the ethical considerations involved, stressing the irreplaceable human connection in both voice acting and music. Bubba shares his own voice-over experiences and how he connected with Jodi. The episode wraps up with heartfelt thank yous.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Jody Krangle

(0:28) Overview of Scene Project's mission and pleasantries

(1:26) Jody Krangle's backstory and the joy of podcasting

(2:30) The importance of sound in productions and Jody's podcast focus

(5:38) Microphones, recording environment, and Jody's journey into voice acting

(13:29) Working with repeat clients and quality delivery

(19:05) AI's impact on voice acting and ethical considerations

(23:48) The human connection in voice acting and music

(27:10) Bubba Startz's voice-over experiences and finding Jody Krangle

(29:09) Episode wrap-up and thank yous

Bubba Startz introduces Kelly Riddle, diving into her career journey and entry into the cannabis industry. Kelly discusses launching Canna Joint and the art of crafting intimate event experiences that contribute to industry growth. They explore the importance of creating a relaxing atmosphere at events and the role of content creation and collaborations in expanding reach. The conversation touches on the support from sponsors like Chronic Magazine and addresses the stigma surrounding cannabis. Kelly emphasizes the need for education and awareness to foster a more accepting environment.

(0:12) Welcome, Guest Introduction, and Career Journey

(1:33) Entering the Cannabis Industry and Launching Canna Joint

(3:57) Crafting Intimate Event Experiences & Industry Growth

(7:32) Relaxation and Atmosphere at Events

(8:50) Content Creation and Collaborations

(10:31) Sponsor: Chronic Magazine

(12:39) Stigma and Education in Cannabis

In this episode, Bubba Startz welcomes Keith Zubchevich to discuss his journey in founding Conviva and its pivotal role in video measurement. They explore the early challenges of the industry and highlight the importance of quality of experience in the attention economy. Keith shares insights on Conviva's involvement in major events like the World Cup, their efforts to deliver TV-quality streaming, and the integration of AI into their platform. The conversation covers the unique challenges of streaming versus traditional TV, the impact of poor quality on brands, and the future of XR. The episode concludes with a look at AI-driven customer service and upcoming live events.

(0:23) Welcome, guest introduction, and Conviva’s importance

(1:09) Keith's background and founding Conviva

(2:34) Early days and challenges of video measurement

(4:56) Importance of quality of experience and attention economy

(6:18) Conviva’s role in major events like the World Cup

(7:32) Delivering TV-quality experience in streaming

(9:52) Launching agents and AI in Conviva’s platform

(10:35) Challenges for new entrants and limitations of other analytics

(13:47) Nexa agent deployment during the World Cup

(14:21) Differences between streaming and traditional TV

(16:19) Simplifying internet impact and unique streaming challenges

(18:32) Identifying and fixing streaming issues

(21:44) User experience, audience retention, and content competition

(24:33) Impact of poor quality on brands

(28:04) The future of XR and Conviva’s role in enhancing experiences

(32:14) Promise and challenges of AI and agents

(36:05) Shift to AI-driven customer service and real-time improvements

(40:03) Fine-tuning agent responses for better user experience

(43:29) Outro and thank yous

(43:50) Sponsor: Conviva

(44:10) Upcoming live events

(45:00) Listener questions and feedback

(46:20) Teaser for next episode

(47:00) Closing remarks and sign off

Bubba Startz introduces Manny Freiser, delving into his backstory and early influences, including his time with the Groads band. Manny discusses his move to LA and experiences as a record executive, highlighting the transition to embracing home recording and navigating the digital music landscape. The conversation tackles the challenges faced by indie artists and the importance of building a supportive community. Manny shares his future plans before the episode wraps up with closing remarks, Bubba's reflections, and gratitude for Manny's insights.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Manny Freiser

(0:58) Manny's backstory, early influences, and the Groads band

(4:17) Manny's move to LA and his record executive experience

(10:19) Embracing home recording and the digital music landscape

(15:13) Challenges and building a community for indie artists

(23:22) Manny's future plans and episode closing remarks

(27:52) Bubba's reflections and thanks to Manny

Bubba Startz chats with Rich Potter about his career shift to self-employment and franchise consulting. Rich shares insights on overcoming fear and the value of diverse business experiences. They discuss franchise support, the role of franchise consultants, and Rich's current venture with indoor digital billboards, focusing on community building. The conversation touches on rapid changes in advertising, financial freedom, and helping startups. They also discuss AI's impact on employment before concluding with gratitude and ways to connect with Rich for consulting services.

(0:11) Introduction and Rich Potter’s early career journey

(2:13) Transition to self-employment and franchise consulting

(4:16) Overcoming fear and the value of diverse business experience

(6:18) Franchise support: importance, examples, and variations

(12:15) The role and value of franchise consultants

(13:45) Consistency, trust, and consumer experience in franchises

(17:13) Rich Potter’s current franchise and indoor digital billboards

(19:27) Building community and ongoing franchise support

(21:14) Rapid changes in indoor advertising and financial freedom

(24:59) Helping startups franchise and business ownership commitment

(27:41) Connecting with Rich Potter and consulting services

(29:11) The impact of AI on employment

(29:38) Closing remarks and gratitude

Bubba Startz introduces Corey Parchman, who shares his journey from the NFL to business, real estate, and education. Corey discusses his focus on low-income housing development and the importance of community support. They explore the challenges and rewards of starting a business in one's hometown and how lessons from the NFL can be applied to business strategies. The conversation delves into understanding and motivating employees, highlighting Corey's approach. Corey shares insights on maintaining hometown loyalty and building strong business relationships. The episode concludes with Corey sharing his website, unique career moments, and final goodbyes.

(0:22) Introduction and Corey Parchman’s NFL background

(1:52) Transition from NFL to business, real estate, and education

(5:52) Focus on low income housing development and community support

(10:24) Starting a business in your hometown

(14:26) Applying NFL lessons to business

(20:12) Understanding and motivating employees

(20:35) Corey Parchman’s website and closing remarks

(21:39) Football season, hometown loyalty, and business relationships

(23:02) Unique career moments and final goodbyes

Bubba Startz introduces Andrew Silver, diving into his journey in voiceover and broadcasting. They explore the growing role of voiceover in content creation and the increasing diversity within the field. The conversation sheds light on finding work and auditioning in the voice acting industry, offering insights into its dynamics. Andrew shares valuable tips for aspiring voice actors and musicians, providing guidance for those looking to break into or advance in these creative fields. The episode offers a comprehensive look at the voiceover landscape and practical advice for newcomers and veterans alike.

(0:00) Introduction with guest Andrew Silver

(0:40) Andrew Silver's journey in voiceover and broadcasting

(4:42) The rise of voiceover in content creation and diversity in the field

(7:23) The voice acting industry: Finding work and auditioning

(10:52) Tips for aspiring voice actors and musicians