Turned Up

By Jake Jones & Robert Venable

What's Turned Up about?

Pulling the curtains back and giving audiences a glance behind the scenes in music and sound. The ultimate "Did you know?" of the music industry.

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Turned Up episodes:

01.28.2020
S3 Ep:07 Wait... Is This Real?
Which all-female singing group didn’t hear their own album until AFTER it was recorded? Who stole Mariah Carey’s songs? Who snuck Princess Diana into a gay bar after binging Golden Girls reruns? Listen as Jake and Robert, share a ton of random music...
01.20.2020
Turned Up (A Little) : Winner Winner Chicken Dinner : Casino Sounds
Turned Up (A Little) is a shorter version of our full-length podcast episodes, but with the same fun facts and humor you have come to expect! There are about 400 sounds in an average slot machine game, and each one...
01.14.2020
S3 Ep:06 The Dark Secrets of SINatra
With an FBI file the size of a large encyclopedia, Frank Sinatra had a lot of buzz around him. Winning Oscars and Grammys while getting banned from the White House. Was he secretly a Communist? Was he in the Mob?...
12.24.2019
S3 Ep:05 Things You Didn't Know-Ho-Ho - Live from UNA... (Special Guest: Chad Green)
We've covered some of these fun facts about Christmas songs before, but we've added a lot more "WHOAs to the HO-HO-HOs! ...Including little known facts about the song "Christmas Shoes!" Listen as Jake and Robert, along with special guest Chad Green talk about...
12.16.2019
S3 Ep:04 Too Many Secrets... (Special Guests: EVARIDE)
How old are the Kidz Bop "kids" in real life? What's it like on the road with a HUGE name in the industry? Faking it on stage?! We might get in trouble... again... for publishing the secrets in this episode....
12.03.2019
S3 Ep:03 Endorsement Deals! Strange ones, stories, and how to get them. (Special Guest: Cory Edward Brown)
Endorsement deals: Free stuff... money... gear... but, in exchange for what? How do they get this stuff? How about the weird and strange endorsements that musicians try to push on us? In this episode, Jake and Robert, along with special guest singer/songwriter...
11.18.2019
S3 Ep:02 From Zero To Hero (Special Guest: Kristine Mirelle)
Playing in the garage, at dive bars, churches, etc. is as far as many great musicians ever get. But, how did some break out and make it big? In this episode, Jake and Robert, along with special guest pop singer...
11.11.2019
S3 Ep:01 Their OTHER Jobs!
Sure, we can sing all the words to every one of their songs, but did you know that many of the musicians you know and love have had (or still do have) day jobs? And, what's all the fuss about...
04.16.2019
S2 Ep:23 Bet You Didn't Know THIS!
BATTLE!!!! I bet there are things about music and sound that even WE didn't know, so.... Jake and Robert battle it out with random facts about music and sound, and try to stump each other... who will win?! Facts about...
04.08.2019
S2 BONUS Ep With Your BFF Podcast!
Jake and Robert join forces with Jen and Mel of Your BFF Podcast to bring you a HILARIOUS and insightful show! Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers! Become an exclusive Turned Up Patron! Please be sure to listen and...
04.02.2019
S2 Ep:22 You Get What You Pay For... Or Do You?!
Here are some interesting facts (and opinions) about some albums recorded in some artist's basements, musicians who play CHEAP instruments, and stories about bands who judge quality based on what they see on Instagram! Listen as Jake and Robert talk about it...
03.25.2019
S2 Ep:21 Tricks, Secrets, & Lies
Jake and Robert spill the beans on 20 of the craziest behind-the-scenes stories from inside the recording studio. From Elvis to Guns N Roses, hear what it took these legends to capture the magic that made music history! Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for...
03.11.2019
S2 Ep:20 Fake It 'Til You Make It!
Almost all of us have done it. You want that job... no, you NEED that job, so you "exaggerate" a couple of details on your resumé to help your chances. The music industry is NO different. From creative picture taking...
03.04.2019
S2 Ep:19 Don't Be Phony... The REAL Truth Behind Phones
Jake and Robert expose some truths about the history of telephones, if cell phones are TRULY wireless, and if anyone is listening. Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers! Become an exclusive Turned Up Patron! Please be sure to...
02.25.2019
S2 Ep:18 Mind = Blown
A packed list of sound facts to blow your mind! Jake and Robert explore some fun, wild, and downright bizarre facts about the way sound works. Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers! Become an exclusive Turned Up Patron! ...
02.11.2019
S2 Ep:17 Music Murder Mystery - But Why? Sam Cooke's Story.
Robert and Jake start to unravel the tapestry of the mystery that shrouds the murder of music legend, Sam Cooke. We know WHO pulled the trigger, but do we REALLY? Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers! Become an...
02.04.2019
S2 Ep:16 The 1950s, 16 Candles, & How Times Have Changed For Music
Robert and Jake have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talk with the writer of that very song who is also the founder of the 1950s & 60s Doo-Wop group The Crests, JT Carter, as they explore the music industry as it was...
01.28.2019
S2 Ep:15 Behind the Scenes at the Awards Show
Robert and Jake went to the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards, caused a little trouble, and had a LOT of fun! But, what actually happened behind the scenes? What is it like on the red carpet? What food were the celebs dining on? ...
01.22.2019
S2 Ep:14 How A Cartoon Voice Is Born!
The insanely talented actress and voiceover artist, Marieve Herington (Big City Greens, How I Met Your Mother, Sophia The First, The Middle) spills the beans on how cartoon characters begin as an idea and then take on life as they...
01.14.2019
S2 Ep:13 WHY Do Commercials Have To Be SO LOUD!?
We all know the drill. You're watching your favorite soap (the one where they guy dies and it turns out he was the girls dad and not her brother), and 10 minutes in... BAM!!!!!! An obnoxiously loud commercial for the...
12.17.2018
S2 Ep:12 Dad Jokes... Merry Christmas!
We'll be back on Dec. 31st! While Jake and Robert spend time with their families, enjoy some fantastic dad jokes and have a wonderful Christmas! Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers! Become an exclusive Turned Up Patron! Please...
12.10.2018
S2 Ep:11 Are Christmas Songs Playing YOU?
Tired of hearing those Christmas tunes already? You're not alone. Maybe you LOVE them! (Jake does!) When was the last iconic Christmas classic written? Listen and find out WHY these yearly staples have stuck and why there's only been one...
12.03.2018
S2 Ep:10 The Twelve Days of WHAT?!
What does it MEAN?! Are we handing over dancers and birds to people? Is it a coded message? Maybe it's about a celebration. We've all heard the 12 Days Of Christmas, but do we ACTUALLY know what it's all about?...
11.26.2018
S2 Ep:9 Melophobia... The Fear Of Music
Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders. Claustrophobia, the fear of small spaces. Melophobia... The fear of music?! Is this a real thing? Yes... it is. Jake and Robert take you on a journey through the fear of something that brings joy...
11.20.2018
S2 Ep:8 Busterkeys... Walter Busterkeys.
Known as "Mr. Showman" for his over-the-top performances and stage shows, Liberace was more than a spectacle to partake. His shiny suits, rhinestone studded pianos, and his elaborate stage set-ups were hardly the tip of the ice burg when it...
11.12.2018
S2 Ep:7 Mind Games - The PERFECT Take! Pt.2
PART TWO! - By the time an artist or a band makes it to the studio, they’ve spent years perfecting their craft. The songs are written, the music is set, and it’s time to make the hits… All of the...
11.05.2018
S2 Ep:6 Mind Games - The PERFECT Take! Pt.1
By the time an artist or a band makes it to the studio, they’ve spent years perfecting their craft. The songs are written, the music is set, and it’s time to make the hits… All of the technical work sits...
10.29.2018
S2 Ep:5 The Scammy's... Are Award Shows Rigged?!
By now, we all know that so much of "reality TV" is about as far from reality as Bigfoot, but what about award shows? Are the winners picked in advance? Do fan votes matter? Does talent and artistry play into...
10.22.2018
S2 Ep:4 Elvis Is Alive... & So is Tupac: CONSPIRACIES
From the JFK assasination to the moon landing, we've all heard 'em. Conspiracy theories will live as long as humans do. But what about conspiracies in music? Could some of our favorite and most beloved musicians still walk among us?...
10.15.2018
S2 Ep:3 It's Only Music, Baby... But Not Really
If you have ears that an hear, then you've heard music. Even typing that feels ridiculous. We take our ability to hear and enjoy music for granted every day. But you may be SHOCKED to know how, insanely, complex our...
10.08.2018
S2 Ep:2 But Where Do Song Babies Come From?
It is LITERALLY the MOST important piece of the ENTIRE music industry! THE SONG! You may think it's as simple as sitting down and writing out your thoughts with a clever rhyme and a nifty melody, but in today's world,...
10.01.2018
S2 Ep:1 Autotune: It's Not A Tuna!
It's become synonymous with the rapper T-Pain. Used in over 90% of all popular music today. It's used to make parodies of the news, and has been protested by some of the biggest names in the biz. Producers and engineers...
07.16.2018
Ep:35 *BONUS EPISODE* I Hear Voices...
Almost all of us enjoy movies or television of some kind, and most are aware that there was a time when films were silent. But do you know why? The ability to record sound was invented before film, however, it...
05.09.2018
Ep:34 Who's Your Daddy?... And Why It Matters.
Some of the biggest music stars of our day may have had more than just a "lucky break" to thank for their stardom. The word is "Nepotism". And it may very well be the reason we know names like Lenny...
04.30.2018
Ep:33 The "CHRISTIAN" Music Industry? Pt.2
Pt.2 - Maybe you've never heard of it. Maybe it's all you listen to. Christian music has been making waves in the industry for over 30 years and its plight is a curious one. This week, Jake and Robert are joined by a special...
04.23.2018
Ep:32 The "CHRISTIAN" Music Industry? Pt.1
Maybe you've never heard of it. Maybe it's all you listen to. Christian music has been making waves in the industry for over 30 years and its plight is a curious one. This week, Jake and Robert are joined by a...
04.02.2018
Ep:31 What Even Is A Record Label Anyway?
We've heard them talked about. The coveted "record deal"! In this episode, Robert and Jake unpack what a record label actually is and what their role is in the music industry throughout history as well as today. You may be...
03.26.2018
Ep:30 Fun Fact! (CRAZY)
An unbelievable list of facts surrounding some of the most legendary artists to ever live! Jake and Robert spill some crazy and truly fun facts! It also doesn't hurt that Robert is tripping on cold medicine... Check out the list...
03.19.2018
Ep:29 The Voice?
American Idol, The X Factor, America's Got Talent, The Voice... Chances are, you've seen at least one of these talent competitions. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to make it all happen? Have you ever thought...
03.12.2018
Ep:28 Analog vs Digital... FIGHT!
Fight to the DEATH! Which is better??? More importantly, WHY?! In this episode of #TurnedUp, Jake and Robert break it down to the nitty gritty on the differences between analog and digital mediums, as well as the recording processes and...
03.06.2018
Ep:27 CDs Are Dead!... Right? Pt.2
If you haven't heard the news, CDs are out. With stores removing CDs from shelves, auto manufacturers taking players out of cars, and computers dropping disk drives altogether as well as streaming services like Spotify and iTunes Music, the days...
02.26.2018
Ep:26 CDs Are Dead!... Right? Pt.1
If you haven't heard the news, CDs are out. With stores removing CDs from shelves, auto manufacturers taking players out of cars, and computers dropping disk drives altogether as well as streaming services like Spotify and iTunes Music, the days...
02.19.2018
Ep:25 Kayfabe - What Do You Mean It's Not Real?
So, at this point in the game, we all know that there's a lot of funny business going on in the music "business". Players aren't really playing, singers arent really singing.... but do we really care? Kayfabe: "The suspension of...
02.12.2018
Ep:24 You Got Your Band Name WHERE?!
When we hear names like AC/DC or Led Zepplin, we all have a certain song or image that comes to mind. Have you ever stopped to think about where some of our favorite bands got there names? You will be...
02.05.2018
Ep:23 Super Bowl - Halftime Laugh Time
We associate halftime shows with the latest and greatest artists of the day, performing their hearts out to hundreds of millions of fans, worldwide. But the Super Bowl halftime has QUITE the humble beginning. Dive in with Jake and Robert...
01.29.2018
Ep:22 Anomalous Anomalies In Sound
Have you ever looked at the clouds and noticed a familiar face or your favorite animal? Have you ever been listening to someone talk, and you SWORE you heard them say something completely different than what they actually said? This...
01.24.2018
Ep:21 No Wonder! Or is it???
One and done is the name of this game. The wonderful world of one hit wonders. Spanning 60 years, Robert and Jake will take you through a slew of incredibly popular songs whose performers you may have never even heard...
01.15.2018
Ep:20 You Want The Truth? You can't handle The Truth!
Did you know that songwriters don't "sell" songs? How much DOES it actually pay to have a #1 on the Billboard charts? Does fame mean money or money mean fame? Prepare to have your mind BLOWN in this episode as...
01.08.2018
Ep:19 Studio Magic!
We all know there are things that happen in the studio that we don't necessarily know about. With modern technology, we can make just about anything sound like anything else we want it to sound like. In this episode, Jake and...
01.01.2018
Ep:18 That Song Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
Have we been singing songs to our children about beheaddings and war machines and didn't even know it? What about your favorite song? Could it really be about stalking your neighbor or even communism?! This week, Jake and Robert uncover...

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Turned Up episodes:

S3 Ep:07 Wait... Is This Real?

Turned Up (A Little) : Winner Winner Chicken Dinner : Casino Sounds

S3 Ep:06 The Dark Secrets of SINatra

S3 Ep:05 Things You Didn't Know-Ho-Ho - Live from UNA... (Special Guest: Chad Green)

S3 Ep:04 Too Many Secrets... (Special Guests: EVARIDE)

S3 Ep:03 Endorsement Deals! Strange ones, stories, and how to get them. (Special Guest: Cory Edward Brown)

S3 Ep:02 From Zero To Hero (Special Guest: Kristine Mirelle)

S3 Ep:01 Their OTHER Jobs!

S2 Ep:23 Bet You Didn't Know THIS!

S2 BONUS Ep With Your BFF Podcast!

S2 Ep:22 You Get What You Pay For... Or Do You?!

S2 Ep:21 Tricks, Secrets, & Lies

S2 Ep:20 Fake It 'Til You Make It!

S2 Ep:19 Don't Be Phony... The REAL Truth Behind Phones

S2 Ep:18 Mind = Blown

S2 Ep:17 Music Murder Mystery - But Why? Sam Cooke's Story.

S2 Ep:16 The 1950s, 16 Candles, & How Times Have Changed For Music

S2 Ep:15 Behind the Scenes at the Awards Show

S2 Ep:14 How A Cartoon Voice Is Born!

S2 Ep:13 WHY Do Commercials Have To Be SO LOUD!?

S2 Ep:12 Dad Jokes... Merry Christmas!

S2 Ep:11 Are Christmas Songs Playing YOU?

S2 Ep:10 The Twelve Days of WHAT?!

S2 Ep:9 Melophobia... The Fear Of Music

S2 Ep:8 Busterkeys... Walter Busterkeys.

S2 Ep:7 Mind Games - The PERFECT Take! Pt.2

S2 Ep:6 Mind Games - The PERFECT Take! Pt.1

S2 Ep:5 The Scammy's... Are Award Shows Rigged?!

S2 Ep:4 Elvis Is Alive... & So is Tupac: CONSPIRACIES

S2 Ep:3 It's Only Music, Baby... But Not Really

S2 Ep:2 But Where Do Song Babies Come From?

S2 Ep:1 Autotune: It's Not A Tuna!

Ep:35 *BONUS EPISODE* I Hear Voices...

Ep:34 Who's Your Daddy?... And Why It Matters.

Ep:33 The "CHRISTIAN" Music Industry? Pt.2

Ep:32 The "CHRISTIAN" Music Industry? Pt.1

Ep:31 What Even Is A Record Label Anyway?

Ep:30 Fun Fact! (CRAZY)

Ep:29 The Voice?

Ep:28 Analog vs Digital... FIGHT!

Ep:27 CDs Are Dead!... Right? Pt.2

Ep:26 CDs Are Dead!... Right? Pt.1

Ep:25 Kayfabe - What Do You Mean It's Not Real?

Ep:24 You Got Your Band Name WHERE?!

Ep:23 Super Bowl - Halftime Laugh Time

Ep:22 Anomalous Anomalies In Sound

Ep:21 No Wonder! Or is it???

Ep:20 You Want The Truth? You can't handle The Truth!

Ep:19 Studio Magic!

Ep:18 That Song Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means

Ep:35 BONUS EPISODE I Hear Voices...