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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 the music industry, amazing music trivia, and epic "did you know" questions will get those hamsters in your brain running!Go to www.…

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 subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSpotifyStitcher RadioPodBeanTwitter: …

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 ALL! Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers!Become an e…

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 your exclusive deal on Song Chasers!Become an exclusive Turned Up Patron! Please be sure to …

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 to the classic "shared the stage with..." tale, Jake and Robert talk about it ALL! Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclus…

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 listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSpotifyStitcher …

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! Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSpot…

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 exclusive Turned Up Patron! Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review…

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 compared to how it is. Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers!Become an exclusive Turned Up P…

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? Well, take a listen and find out! Be sure to check out our friends Aaron Mahnke in Lore, and Krista and Lindsey in Almost 30 Pod…

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 gain their voice. Robert and Jake take you through the magic that becomes our favorite cartoons, and you might be surpr…

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 new Bob Ross Chia Pet comes on and makes you drop your freshly mixed Metamucil all over your favorite pair of corduroys... or maybe t…

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 be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSp…

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? Or for that matter... does anyone? Robert and Jake take you on an adventure through each of the "twelve days" and explore what it really me…

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 to most!Go to www.turneduppodcast.com/SETH for your exclusive deal on Song Chasers!Become an exclusive Turned Up Patro…

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 came to "The Wealthiest Entertainer" of the 50s through the 80s. Inspiring some of the greatest musical acts …

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 technical work sits on the shoulders of the engineer(s). It’s time for the producer to step up to the plate and his job is 90% mind games and 10% magic. R…

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 on the shoulders of the engineer(s). It’s time for the producer to step up to the plate and his job is 90% mind games and 10% magic. Robert and Ja…

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 the equation AT ALL?! Robert and Jake dive into some of the most prestigious awards that any musical artist or engineer can receive and cast …

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? Jake and Robert dive deep into some of the most intriguing theories surrounding some of the most iconic performers of…

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 brains have to be just to simply hear music and recognize it as... music. Robert and Jake will take you through just a few of the reas…

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, that couldn't be further from the truth! Songs come in all shapes and sizes, but the most successful ones, the one's you and I know,…

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 have been trying to figure out how to do it well for over 70 years! We're talking about Autotune. But do you know how it actually …

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 was the ability to syncronize the audio and visual elements together that perplexed inventors and innovators for decades. Something so simpl…

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 guest and bandmate, Justin Forshaw, as they talk about the ins and outs of what it means to be a "Christian" musician, and ho…

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 guest and bandmate, Justin Forshaw, as they talk about the ins and outs of what it means to be a "Christian" musician, and how that …

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 surprised.Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSpotifyStitcher RadioPodBea…

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 we referenced on Priximus! Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastSpot…

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 to yourself, "I wonder if this is rigged..." In this episode, Jake and Robert uncover some heavy truths about America's…

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 why one of them may or may not be better than the other. They are joined by, guest, Jake Richards; singer and son…

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 of popping a disc in the player are reaching an end. Or are they? Jake and Robert take you through time …

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 of popping a disc in the player are reaching an end. Or are they? Jake and Robert take you through time …

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 disbelief." And does that have anything to do with the level of success of an artist, at all? Robert and Jake sit down wi…

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 surprised at how cool, and in some cases, how UN-cool their origins are. Robert and Jake take you back to the humble beginnings of some of the worlds…

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 and hear how a military jetpack experiment found it's place, smack in the middle of the biggest game of the year…

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 is your brain trying to connect the dots in an effort to make sense of the world around you. In this episode, Jake an…

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 of. It takes a little bit of talent and a whole lot of luck to land a hit. Here are a few that got really lucky… once.Please be sure…

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 Jake and Robert spill the beans on some of the most common misconceptions in the music industry!Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And …

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 Robert share some of the studio magic that goes into the music we hear every day. You will be surprised to hear what is poss…

"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...." Bet you didn't know that's not originally a Christmas song at all! And what the heck is figgy pudding, and why are these people so insistant on getting some?! Listen to Robert and Jake go deep into the origin and meanings of some of our favorite Christmas songs. Please be sure to listen and subscribe! And don't forg…

99% of you listening to this podcast have a smartphone. Have you ever thought about wether it may be listening to you? How about opening up an app like facebook and seeing an advertisement for a product you were just having a conversation about? Hmmmm... Robert and Jake spill the beans on this question and reveal some shocking truths about the litt…

Ever wondered how a song becomes a hit? Is there some special secret? A magical equation written into the fabric of every #1 song? Robert and Jake take you deep into the steps taken for a Billboard chart topping hit, from song idea to the top of the charts. In this episode, hear the step by step process that took their band's single "Tell Me" to th…

Robert and Jake take a break from the norm and present you with a special gift.... Enjoy!Listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastStitcher RadioPodBeanTwitter: @TurnedUpPodcastInstagram: @TurnedUpPodcastFacebook: /TurnedUpPodcast

Robert and Jake sit down with the legendary cartoonist, author, and animator, Guy Gilchrist, as he talks about what it took for him to go from doodling at his mother's cafe as a child to becoming world renown for his work with The Muppets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tom & Jerry, Pink Panther, Muppet Babies, Looney Tunes, Tiny Tunes, Fraggle Rock…

You know him best as Malcolm In The Middle, Agent Cody Banks, and most recently from Dancing With The Stars, but DID YOU KNOW that Hollywood actor, Frankie Muniz, is not only a very talented drummer, but has had incredible success as a touring musician (thanks in-part to a little help from Robert)?! Robert and Jake talk with Frankie about his wild …

The devil is in the details! Especially when it comes to what we hear in our favorite movies and TV shows, and that's EXACTLY what we're talking to Emmy Award winning Foley artist, Gregg Barbanell, about this week. He's worked on shows/films like The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, The Revenant, Dumb and Dumber, and countless more! Robert and Jake dive…

Robert and Jake are taking a week to catch their breath and get ready for a HUGE interview! Listen to see who it is and how you can be involved in this one!Listen and subscribe! And don't forget to rate and review:iTunes PodcastStitcher RadioPodBeanTwitter: @TurnedUpPodcastInstagram: @TurnedUpPodcastFacebook: /TurnedUpPodcast…

Whether it was taking 1st place in the world championships 4 times in a row, or taking the gold in the Olympics, world famous figure skater, Scott Hamilton knows a thing or two about success in the face of adversity. Through all of his greatest achievements in figure skating, it was the music that painted the backdrop to his most spectacular perfor…

You've probably heard the medleys. The same four chords and a plethora of songs. This is no mistake, nor is it actually that much of a mystery. 1-5-6-4 is the magic formula that SO many of our popular songs today use to create the soundscape that shapes our modern musical pallets. Join us as Robert and Jake unpack this simple, yet powerful progress…