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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring Entrepreneurs

348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 245 ratings

The "How I Built This" of creative careers. The risky yet rewarding come up stories of business owners, musicians, entrepreneurs, creatives and all things in between. A chance to sit down with some of the most inspiring people I know - hear their stories and learn some important lessons from the beginning, middle and current parts of their journey.

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104: Steffie Baik Interview | Leaning Into Fear and Finding Your Purpose

July 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Steffie Baik is one of the most interesting entrepreneurs I've ever met! She started with a successful career in real estate, then pivoted to entertainment where she now does so much. She's a model, actor, streamer on twitch, and is on the incredible podcast, Fun With Dumb. My favorite part about this episode is her honesty in the path of discovering what she wants to do. She had a life where she almost didn't chase the creative entertainment side of it, then changed that path. I think tha...

Leaning Into Fear and Finding Your Purpose with Steffie Baik (Actress, Model, Streamer, Fun With Dumb Co-Host)

July 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Steffie Baik is one of the most interesting entrepreneurs I've ever met! She started with a successful career in real estate, then pivoted to entertainment where she now does so much. She's a model, actor, streamer on twitch, and is on the incredible podcast, Fun With Dumb. My favorite part about this episode is her honesty in the path of discovering what she wants to do. She had a life where she almost didn't chase the creative entertainment side of it, then changed that path. I think tha...

Making It Out of a Small Town and Writing Meaningful Music with 44phantom (Artist Interview)

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

44phantom is an artist that I am so inspired and impressed by! He's already signed to Columbia Records at the age of 19 and has such a good understanding of the music industry and what it takes to be a successful artist. We talk about putting out meaningful music, the importance of a good live show, and how he grew up studying other artists online and applied those lessons to his own project to ultimately get out of his small hometown. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:40 - Signing to Columbia ...

103: 44phantom Interview | Writing Meaningful Music and Making It Out of a Small Town

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

44phantom is an artist that I am so inspired and impressed by! He's already signed to Columbia Records at the age of 19 and has such a good understanding of the music industry and what it takes to be a successful artist. We talk about putting out meaningful music, the importance of a good live show, and how he grew up studying other artists online and applied those lessons to his own project to ultimately get out of his small hometown. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:40 - Signing to Columbia ...

How Ryan Librada Focused In and Mastered His Craft (Artist Interview)

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

From fashion, skateboarding and music, Ryan Librada is an artist with an incredible story. He has strong roots in all aspects of culture which tie together in the coolest way ultimately leading him to where he’s at now, which is fully focusing on his own music career. Not only is he killing it as an artist, he’s a part of The Erased Project with Luis Mora and that entire team, he was Sueco’s full time creative director and directed the music video for “Fast” plus so much more. He joins thi...

102: Ryan Librada (Artist Interview) | Focusing In and Mastering His Craft

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Ryan Librada is an artist with an incredible story. He has strong roots in fashion, skateboarding and music. All of which tie together in the coolest way ultimately leading him to where he’s at now, which is fully focusing on his own music career. Not only is he killing it as an artist, he’s a part of The Erased Project with Luis Mora and that entire team, he was Sueco’s full time creative director and directed the music video for “Fast” plus so much more. He joins this week for his first ...

101: Hannah Gross (VP of A&R at Mom+Pop Music) | Interview

June 14, 2021 09:11 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Hannah Gross is the Vice President and Head of West Coast A&R at Mom & Pop Music. She’s worked with several artists including Wallows, Fitz & the Tantrums, Anderson East, Kaleo, Caamp, Jai Wolf, Tom Morello, Del Water Gap and more… She joins this week to tell her story and share all of the chapters of her career in music so far, which ultimately led to the current position she has now at Mom & Pop Music! We also get into actionable steps that you can apply to get your dream job in music, o...

Actionable Steps To Get Your Dream Job In Music with Hannah Gross

June 14, 2021 09:11 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Hannah Gross is the Vice President and Head of West Coast A&R at Mom & Pop Music. She’s worked with several artists including Wallows, Fitz & the Tantrums, Anderson East, Kaleo, Caamp, Jai Wolf, Tom Morello, Del Water Gap and more… She joins this week to tell her story and share all of the chapters of her career in music so far, which ultimately led to the current position she has now at Mom & Pop Music! We also get into actionable steps that you can apply to get your dream job in music, o...

Ep. 100! Cody Carson | The Start of Set It Off & Our Friendship

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

To celebrate episode 100 we had to do something special! This week Cody Carson from Set It Off joins me to look back at the very beginning of our friendship, starting Set It Off, me going on tour with them and how those events ultimately shaped both of our lives forever. It was so cool to be able to take the time to look back at all of these early memories and talk about what we remembered most about each other, and learn more about each other's origin stories that ultimately brought us to ...

The Start of Set It Off & My Lifelong Friendship with Lead Singer Cody Carson

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

To celebrate episode 100 we had to do something special! This week Cody Carson from Set It Off joins me to look back at the very beginning of our friendship, starting Set It Off, me going on tour with them and how those events ultimately shaped both of our lives forever. It was so cool to be able to take the time to look back at all of these early memories and talk about what we remembered most about each other, and learn more about each other's origin stories that ultimately brought us to ...

How To Find the Balance Between Artist & Producer with Fantasy Camp

May 31, 2021 07:38 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MB

Fantasy Camp is an artist and producer with an amazing story. He's worked with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Lil Aaron, Nedarb, and many others. We specifically talk about the differences between being an artist and producer in this day and age and what he finds the most fulfilling. We talk about him being a part of a producer collective (Garden Avenue) and the importance of community in making music, and what the future holds for Fantasy Camp. Enjoy and share it with your friends if you do...

Ep. 99: Fantasy Camp (Interview) | Finding the Balance Between Artist & Producer

May 31, 2021 07:38 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MB

Fantasy Camp is an artist and producer with an amazing story. He's worked with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Lil Aaron, Nedarb, and many others. We specifically talk about the differences between being an artist and producer in this day and age and what he finds the most fulfilling. We talk about him being a part of a producer collective (Garden Avenue) and the importance of community in making music, and what the future holds for Fantasy Camp. Enjoy and share it with your friends if you do...

How Kevin Lyman Built the Vans Warped Tour and His Advice to the Next Generation

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MB

Kevin Lyman is best known for starting the Vans Warped Tour. He’s a huge inspiration of mine, and has taught me so many valuable lessons about touring and the music industry. For that reason, this was a very special one! In this episode we talk about his new podcast, My Warped Life where he shares incredible stories about the Warped Tour with his co-host Tony Arratia. We talk about how he built the Warped Tour and the moment he knew it was something special, we also talk about why the tour ...

Ep. 98: Kevin Lyman Interview | How He Built the Vans Warped Tour and Advice to the Next Generation

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MB

Kevin Lyman is best known for starting the Vans Warped Tour. He’s a huge inspiration of mine, and has taught me so many valuable lessons about touring and the music industry. For that reason, this was a very special one! In this episode we talk about his new podcast, My Warped Life where he shares incredible stories about the Warped Tour with his co-host Tony Arratia. We talk about how he built the Warped Tour and the moment he knew it was something special, we also talk about why the tour ...

Emma Rena's Inspirations and Come Up Story | (Artist Interview)

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MB

Emma Rena is a solo artist on the rise. Since day one her sound and image has been laser focused which is exactly what we talk about in this episode. She shares her come up story, her inspirations as an artist, and how she got a Grammy nomination for a song she wrote.  If you enjoy this one, share it with a friend! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Emma Rena’s early days and moving to Los Angeles 8:15 - Making a list of her dream producers to work with and keeping that focus 12:30 - Havin...

Ep. 97: Emma Rena | Artist Interview

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MB

Emma Rena is a solo artist on the rise. Since day one her sound and image has been laser focused which is exactly what we talk about in this episode. She shares her come up story, her inspirations as an artist, and how she got a Grammy nomination for a song she wrote.  If you enjoy this one, share it with a friend! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Emma Rena’s early days and moving to Los Angeles 8:15 - Making a list of her dream producers to work with and keeping that focus 12:30 - Havin...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Adam Ruehmer (Fueled By Ramen / Linkin Park)

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MB

Adam Ruehmer is the Director of Digital Marketing at Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group. He joins this week to share his story of going from being a small town music fan, to working for and touring with Linkin Park, then going to work for Warner Records, and ultimately finding his dream job at Fueled By Ramen and Elektra Music Group. In addition he shares incredible personal experiences on how he’s dealt with imposter syndrome and gives great advice to anyone trying to make it in the mu...

Ep. 96: Adam Ruehmer (Fueled By Ramen) Interview | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MB

Adam Ruehmer is the Director of Digital Marketing at Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group. He joins this week to share his story of going from being a small town music fan, to working for and touring with Linkin Park, then going to work for Warner Records, and ultimately finding his dream job at Fueled By Ramen and Elektra Music Group. In addition he shares incredible personal experiences on how he’s dealt with imposter syndrome and gives great advice to anyone trying to make it in the mu...

How Technology Will Change the Future of Music For the Better with Randy Nichols (Underoath Band Manager)

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Randy Nichols manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and more. He’s also an advisor to some incredibly cool music and tech companies including Moment House, Propeller, Immensity, and Tension Division. In this episode we talk about the future of music and how we can adopt certain technologies including blockchain and NFTs into the space beyond what we’ve already seen in 2021 and how it will change the future of music for the better. He shares detailed advice on how to network and ...

Ep. 95: Randy Nichols | How Technology Will Change the Future of Music (For the Better)

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Randy Nichols manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and more. He’s also an advisor to some incredibly cool music and tech companies including Moment House, Propeller, Immensity, and Tension Division. In this episode we talk about the future of music and how we can adopt certain technologies including blockchain and NFTs into the space beyond what we’ve already seen in 2021 and how it will change the future of music for the better. He shares detailed advice on how to network and ...

Ep. 94: Misha Mansoor (Periphery) Interview | On Chasing Passion Over Money & Being Genuine

April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

Misha Mansoor is the guitarist and founder of the band Periphery. He's also an all around rad dude and entrepreneur. He shares some incredible stories and lessons he’s learned throughout his journey in music and business. We also nerd out on Porsches, coffee, guitar gear and more. Timestamps below. Do y’all find those useful? Comment if you do, it takes a while to make them. 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - A fun surprise from Misha 3:10 - Who you are and what you do 4:30 - How much of success comes...

Chasing Passion Over Money & The Importance Of Being Genuine with Misha Mansoor (Periphery)

April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

Misha Mansoor is the guitarist and founder of the band Periphery. He's also an all around rad dude and entrepreneur. He shares some incredible stories and lessons he’s learned throughout his journey in music and business. We also nerd out on Porsches, coffee, guitar gear and more. Timestamps below. Do y’all find those useful? Comment if you do, it takes a while to make them. 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - A fun surprise from Misha 3:10 - Who you are and what you do 4:30 - How much of success comes...

How Indie New Zealand Band (Emperors Night) Grew Their Brand and IG Following with Free Car Washes in Los Angeles

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MB

Emperors Night is a band from New Zealand that sold everything they owned, moved to LA and washed cars for free, all to grow their band and business from scratch. This isn’t a story from the past either, they’re still doing this every day and won’t stop until they make it! Tune in for one of the most interesting and unique stories I’ve ever heard of a band doing everything they can to promote themselves and chase their dreams.   Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Moving to LA from New Zealan...

Ep. 93: How Emperors Night Grew Their Band and IG Following with Free Car Washes in LA

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MB

Emperors Night is a band from New Zealand that sold everything they owned, moved to LA and washed cars for free, all to grow their band and business from scratch. This isn’t a story from the past either, they’re still doing this every day and won’t stop until they make it! Tune in for one of the most interesting and unique stories I’ve ever heard of a band doing everything they can to promote themselves and chase their dreams.   Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Moving to LA from New Zealan...

Going Fully Independent & Releasing New Music | Lauren Sanderson Artist Interview

April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Lauren Sanderson joins us this week to cover some great topics. We talk about her giving a TED talk at an early age, where she gets her incredible mindset and work ethic from, her experience going from an indie label, to a major, then to being fully independent. We also do a bonus Q&A round at the end with all fan submitted questions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Who are you and what do you do? 5:35 - Tell us about the Ted Talk you gave when you were a teenager? 10:10 - What are att...

Ep. 92: Lauren Sanderson Interview | Going Fully Independent & Releasing New Music In 2021

April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Lauren Sanderson joins us this week to cover some great topics. We talk about her giving a TED talk at an early age, where she gets her incredible mindset and work ethic from, her experience going from an indie label, to a major, then to being fully independent. We also do a bonus Q&A round at the end with all fan submitted questions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Who are you and what do you do? 5:35 - Tell us about the Ted Talk you gave when you were a teenager? 10:10 - What are att...

Ep. 91: Lil Aaron Interview | Sponsoring A NASCAR, New Music & Hazheart Records

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Lil Aaron’s episode is finally here! We talk about him sponsoring a NASCAR, his new EP, everything he’s doing with Hazheart and all of the songs he’s low-key written for your favorite artists. He also shares incredibly good advice for anyone working on a project that people don’t fully “get” yet and how to push through that. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Who you are and what you do 4:00 - A genuine love for music and how it’s constantly evolving 9:00 - GLOING PAIN$ era 13:15 - Mini M...

How Lil Aaron Sponsored A NASCAR, Released New Music & Started Hazheart Records | Artist Interview

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Lil Aaron’s episode is finally here! We talk about him sponsoring a NASCAR, his new EP, everything he’s doing with Hazheart and all of the songs he’s low-key written for your favorite artists. He also shares incredibly good advice for anyone working on a project that people don’t fully “get” yet and how to push through that. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Who you are and what you do 4:00 - A genuine love for music and how it’s constantly evolving 9:00 - GLOING PAIN$ era 13:15 - Mini M...

How To Achieve Your Goals Faster & The Power Of Imagination with Jon Herrera

March 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Jon Herrera returns this week to specifically talk about the power of imagination and how to accomplish your goals faster! This was an epic one. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - The short version of Jon’s backstory 4:00 - The power of using your imagination and having FUN while setting goals! 9:30 - The easiest way to achieve your goals 12:25 - Writing the script to your life 16:20 - Not getting lost in the grind 17:15 - Getting out of the way of yourself 22:45 - Removing limi...

Ep. 90: How To Achieve Your Goals Faster & The Power Of Imagination | With Jon Herrera

March 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Jon Herrera returns this week to specifically talk about the power of imagination and how to accomplish your goals faster! This was an epic one. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - The short version of Jon’s backstory 4:00 - The power of using your imagination and having FUN while setting goals! 9:30 - The easiest way to achieve your goals 12:25 - Writing the script to your life 16:20 - Not getting lost in the grind 17:15 - Getting out of the way of yourself 22:45 - Removing limi...

Building Brands and Legacy with Mark Arcenal (Illest, Fatlace, Speedhunters, Nike & More)

March 22, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MB

Mark Arcenal may be best known for starting two massive brands, Fatlace and Illest. However, he’s done quite a lot more than that and continues to build and create. He joins us this week to tell his story of going from working at Nike, to starting his own brands, scaling like crazy, and constantly chasing what he’s passionate about. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:45 - The short version of Mark’s come up story 7:50 - Starting Fatlace.com in 1999 and what that led to 10:00 - Going to work for...

Ep. 89: Mark Arcenal | Building Brands and Legacy

March 22, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MB

Mark Arcenal may be best known for starting two massive brands, Fatlace and Illest. However, he’s done quite a lot more than that and continues to build and create. He joins us this week to tell his story of going from working at Nike, to starting his own brands, scaling like crazy, and constantly chasing what he’s passionate about. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:45 - The short version of Mark’s come up story 7:50 - Starting Fatlace.com in 1999 and what that led to 10:00 - Going to work for...

Ep. 88: Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) | Making A Career Out Of Music

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MB

Casey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years joins us this week to tell his story, share some of his favorite memories from the band, and talk about what he’s currently been up to as a producer! I really enjoyed how candid this conversation was. Casey kept it so real and shared so much detailed information about the growth of The Wonder Years and his genuine passion for producing music. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Who you are and what you do 5:00 - The early days and memories of The Wonder...

Making A Career Out Of Music with Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MB

Casey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years joins us this week to tell his story, share some of his favorite memories from the band, and talk about what he’s currently been up to as a producer! I really enjoyed how candid this conversation was. Casey kept it so real and shared so much detailed information about the growth of The Wonder Years and his genuine passion for producing music. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Who you are and what you do 5:00 - The early days and memories of The Wonder...

Ep. 87: Neil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 2

March 08, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

This is part two of an amazing conversation with Neil Westfall from A Day To Remember. We talk about what he’s learned from being in the band, and how he’s applied that knowledge to everything in life and business. We talk specifically about doing what you love and finding ways to make that sustainable. I truly think anyone watching or listening will get a TON out of this one! If you do, make sure to let us know. It makes our day! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro // Everything Neil does outside of ...

Neil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 2

March 08, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

This is part two of an amazing conversation with Neil Westfall from A Day To Remember. We talk about what he’s learned from being in the band, and how he’s applied that knowledge to everything in life and business. We talk specifically about doing what you love and finding ways to make that sustainable. I truly think anyone watching or listening will get a TON out of this one! If you do, make sure to let us know. It makes our day! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro // Everything Neil does outside of ...

Neil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 1

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

Neil Westfall is the guitar player of A Day To Remember. He joins this week to share the come up story of A Day To Remember and all of his favorite memories and stories along the way. This conversation we had was so good, that it ended up being almost two hours long so we split it into two parts. This first part is all about A Day To Remember’s early days, then the second will be all about the current state of the band and everything else Neil does. And if you want even MORE... I upload a...

Ep. 86: Neil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 1

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

Neil Westfall is the guitar player of A Day To Remember. He joins this week to share the come up story of A Day To Remember and all of his favorite memories and stories along the way. This conversation we had was so good, that it ended up being almost two hours long so we split it into two parts. This first part is all about A Day To Remember’s early days, then the second will be all about the current state of the band and everything else Neil does. And if you want even MORE... I upload a...

Developing Projects From Natural Talent with Donovan Melero (Hail The Sun / Kill Iconic)

February 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Donovan Melero joins me to talk about Hail The Sun's new music, Kill Iconic,  and everything else I listed in the timestamps. Do y'all use the timestamps? I hope so. They take a long time to write out. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro - Who Donovan is and what he does. 6:03 - Balancing different projects at once and doing it well. 8:10 - How to develop projects out of natural core talents. 11:26 - Donovan's sobriety "obsession" and how that has affected his career trajectory. 15:35 - Early day...

Ep. 85: Donovan Melero (Hail The Sun / Kill Iconic) | Developing Projects From Natural Talent

February 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Donovan Melero joins me to talk about Hail The Sun's new music, Kill Iconic,  and everything else I listed in the timestamps. Do y'all use the timestamps? I hope so. They take a long time to write out. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro - Who Donovan is and what he does. 6:03 - Balancing different projects at once and doing it well. 8:10 - How to develop projects out of natural core talents. 11:26 - Donovan's sobriety "obsession" and how that has affected his career trajectory. 15:35 - Early day...

Ep. 84: Cory Keen (Keen Ramps) | Growing A Business And Enjoying The Process

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Cory Keen joins us this week to share the lessons he’s learned in building and scaling a company from nothing to a massive success. We focused on talking about the middle part of that journey and how to overcome the challenges that come with the success of a growing business, while also still keeping things light and fun. This was a super insightful one that I think everyone will get a ton out of! If you do, share it with a friend and spread the word! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - The...

Growing A Business And Enjoying The Process with Cory Keen (Keen Ramps)

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Cory Keen joins us this week to share the lessons he’s learned in building and scaling a company from nothing to a massive success. We focused on talking about the middle part of that journey and how to overcome the challenges that come with the success of a growing business, while also still keeping things light and fun. This was a super insightful one that I think everyone will get a ton out of! If you do, share it with a friend and spread the word! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - The...

How To Get Brand Partnerships & Develop Artist Relationships with Bryce Carr (Fender)

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Bryce Carr is the Director of Artist Marketing at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. He joins us this week to share some tips and tricks on working with brands in the musical instrument space and to share some thoughts on brand partnerships. In addition we talk about Fender as a brand and some of the incredible things they’ve been focused on lately. Bryce provided so much value in this one! If you got something out of it, please do us the biggest favor and share it with a friend that ...

Ep. 83: Bryce Carr (Fender) | How To Get Brand Partnerships & Develop Relationships

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Bryce Carr is the Director of Artist Marketing at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. He joins us this week to share some tips and tricks on working with brands in the musical instrument space and to share some thoughts on brand partnerships. In addition we talk about Fender as a brand and some of the incredible things they’ve been focused on lately. Bryce provided so much value in this one! If you got something out of it, please do us the biggest favor and share it with a friend that ...

Ep. 82: Q&A - Should You Release Your Best Song First? Not Overthinking It, The Future Of Touring | (Josh Epple & Ben Farber)

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MB

Josh Epple (Hopeless Records) and Ben Farber (Warner Music) are back by popular demand for a Q&A episode! We ripped some jokes, had some laughs and covered some great questions. Let’s get to it! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - If you’re a brand new artist and you’re about to release music, should you release your best song first? 10:50 - How much planning and strategy should you put into a song that you think will be a single? 17:30 - How to get over the fear of putting out music? 23...

Q&A - Should You Release Your Best Song First? Not Overthinking It, The Future Of Touring | (Josh Epple & Ben Farber)

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MB

Josh Epple (Hopeless Records) and Ben Farber (Warner Music) are back by popular demand for a Q&A episode! We ripped some jokes, had some laughs and covered some great questions. Let’s get to it! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - If you’re a brand new artist and you’re about to release music, should you release your best song first? 10:50 - How much planning and strategy should you put into a song that you think will be a single? 17:30 - How to get over the fear of putting out music? 23...

Ep. 81: Silver Sphere | Artist Interview

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MB

Silver Sphere is 100% my favorite artist right now! She’s Incredibly  talented with a rad story. It was  an honor to do a podcast with her. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Creating music as the character Silver Sphere 7:50 - Touring with Omar Apollo and her love for tour 11:15 - What artists are you most inspired by? 14:30 - Constantly evolving her songwriting process 16:00 - Signing a record deal during the pandemic 19:15 - Writing with Dylan Br...

How Sophie Cates Evolved As An Artist (Silver Sphere) Artist Interview

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MB

Silver Sphere is 100% my favorite artist right now! She’s Incredibly talented with a rad story. It was an honor to do a podcast with her. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Creating music as the character Silver Sphere 7:50 - Touring with Omar Apollo and her love for tour 11:15 - What artists are you most inspired by? 14:30 - Constantly evolving her songwriting process 16:00 - Signing a record deal during the pandemic 19:15 - Writing with Dylan Brad...

Ep. 80: Taji Ameen | VICE One Star Reviews Host

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MB

Taji Ameen is the host of One Star Reviews on VICE as well as a producer and videographer. This is his story! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Who you are and what you do 4:25 - An internship at VICE leading to so much more 10:05 - Going from skateboarding to getting into filming video and other interests 15:07 - Moving from New York to California, then coming back to NY 20:00 - Becoming a full time shooter at VICE and occasionally hosting 22:52 - Having major success with developing ...

How Taji Ameen Got His Start Hosting VICE One Star Reviews

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MB

Taji Ameen is the host of One Star Reviews on VICE as well as a producer and videographer. This is his story! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - Who you are and what you do 4:25 - An internship at VICE leading to so much more 10:05 - Going from skateboarding to getting into filming video and other interests 15:07 - Moving from New York to California, then coming back to NY 20:00 - Becoming a full time shooter at VICE and occasionally hosting 22:52 - Having major success with developing ...

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