Best Brian Morrissey Podcasts (2024)

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YouTube vs. SESAC, Oasis vs. Ticketmaster, RRHOF Performers & Presenters announced & more! Week of 10/7/24 46:33

1d ago46:33

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Many of your favorite artists may have their videos and music blocked on YouTube because of an ongoing legal dispute, Oasis remove the disastrous dynamic pricing from their upcoming Ticketmaster on-sale for their US dates, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction performers and presenters have been announced for later this month & more… PLUS ‘This Week…

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AI in the newsroom 48:25

2d ago48:25

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In this Spotlight episode, Josh Brandau, CEO of The Rebooting partner Nota, discusses how AI can be a critical tool for newsrooms in a more-with-less era. osh is a publishing veteran having been CRO and CMO at the Los Angeles Times. That informed his decision to create Nota since like other publishers he saw legacy media struggling to adopt technol…

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Above-the-Line Media 51:29

5d ago51:29

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This week, we discuss a new framework for the media industry that separates content into two distinct categories: "above the line" and "below the line" media. The line in question represents the threshold of human uniqueness in content creation. Above it lies the territory where human creativity, insight, and expertise still reign supreme. Below it…

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Fitt Insider's Anthony Vennare on niche media models 54:30

8d ago54:30

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Fitt Insider, a media brand for the fitness and wellness industry, is a good example of the type of media brand that hits on many of the current trends in the industry: Niche. The fitness and broader wellness industry is a growing area that will only expand. B2B. The most robust media models are B2B or targeting influential audiences with similar a…

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The Cure confirms that a long-awaited new album is coming in November, Chester Bennington’s Mom says she feels betrayed by the new Linkin Park, Jack White’s new Fender collab - week of 9/30/24 1:00:45

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The Cure confirms that a long-awaited new album is finally coming in November, Chester Bennington’s Mom says she feels betrayed by the new Linkin Park lineup announcement & tour, Jack White’s new Fender guitar and amp collection is revealed & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork …

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Productive Tension 1:11:16

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The heart of organizations is tension, which when productive can lead to great outcomes. If it goes to extremes, disaster. This week, we discuss tension at OpenAI between its non-profit mission and massive ambitions, the tensions of hacking attention to sell products, the Trump tension between the truth and making a valid a point, and the tension b…

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Bon Jovi helps rescue a woman from jumping while filming a music video, Jane's Addiction cancel tour, Johnny Marr responds to Morrissey's legal claims about The Smiths & more! Week of 9/23/24 49:53

16d ago49:53

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Bon Jovi helps save a woman's life while filming a music video in Nashville, Jane's Addiction cancel remainder of reunion tour after total meltdown on stage in Boston, Johnny Marr responds to Morrisey’s claims about the current legal state of the Smiths & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock A…

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How Front Office Sports went from college project to $10m in revenue 48:36

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This week, I was joined by one of my favorite media entrepreneurs, Adam White. Adam has built Front Office Sports from a college project to the $10 million in revenue mark, with backing from Jeff Zucker's Redbird IMI. Some of the topics we covered: Why investing in creative strategy is critical to break through with big brands. The “faces and franc…

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Parasitic Ad Tech 1:08:37

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We discuss the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google as a classic case of fighting the last war. And even if Google’s monopoly is dismantled, history shows to be careful of what you wish for because what comes next could be worse. Plus: Airmail’s weird business, the struggles at Food52 and why chicken parm is a great American produc…

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Dave Grohl admits infidelity, Radiohead practicing "old songs" sparks tour rumors, Ann Wilson's successful cancer treatment brings Heart tour dates for 2025 & more! Week of 9/16/24 55:36

23d ago55:36

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Heart have announced their rescheduled dates for 2025following Ann Wilson’s successful cancer treatment, Dave Grohl reveals he has fathered a newborn baby girl outside of his 23-year marriage, and it’s been reported that Radiohead have been practicing, sparking rumours of a 30th anniversary tour for The Bends in 2025… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll…

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Why sports are winning 50:34

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Adam Mendelsohn operates at the nexus of sports, media, business and culture. Adam is a longtime advisor to LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter. He’s a communications advisor to many athletes and companies. And he’s recently rolled out his own sports platform, OffBall, which is something of a throwback to a pre-algorithmic era whe…

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100th Episode with Emily Sundberg 1:13:44

27d ago1:13:44

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This week we’re joined by Emily Sundberg and celebrate our 100th episode, talking about classic topics like X vs Threads and is Silence the best product. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter…

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Ozempic (Episode 45) 24:37

27d ago24:37

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Send us a text Are you using Ozempic? Have you used Ozempic? Any Issues? Tune in and listen to our story Don't forget to Like, Listen, Share and SubscribeBy Brian Morrissey

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Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke & is learning to play guitar again, Morrisey claims that Johnny Marr was the one to turn down a Smiths reunion offer & more! Week of 9/9/24 1:19:23

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Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke & is learningto play guitar again, Morrisey claims that Johnny Marr was the one to turn down a Smiths reunion offer, and the first band ever to have a song transmitted back from the moon is revealed this week… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Art…

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Google on trial 42:28

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This week marks an important moment in the history of digital advertising as the U.S. Department of Justice presses its case that Google is a monopolist in ad tech. The seeds of this case were planted in 2007, when Google bought DoubleClick, a critical piece of internet advertising infrastructure that was widely used by advertisers and publishers i…

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Unexpected Blessings (Episode 44) 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Send us a text Don't get caught up in your everyday routine , look up. There maybe an "Unexpected Blessing" on front of you. Don't forget to Like, Listen, Share and SubscribeBy Brian Morrissey

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Founder Mode 1:00:07

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Founders can force change that managers (call them operators) can’t, at least as efficiently. Plus: AI land grab update, Gannett’s commerce play goes away, and the Sicilian tonnara and summer books. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex, Brian and Troy…

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Medicinal or Recreational Marijuana (Episode 43) 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Send us a text Medicinal or Recreational or both, what your thoughts? I have a story that might help, tune in and listen. Don't forget to like, listen, share and subscribeBy Brian Morrissey

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Degree Wellness (Episode 42) 28:17

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Send us a text Improve your health, Have you always had an interest? Tune in and I will share my experience with you. Don't forget to like, listen, share and subscribeBy Brian Morrissey

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Reunited Sex Pistols announce more UK dates for September, Linkin Park's bizarre countdown clock, Oasis says no festivals in 2025 & more! Week of 9/2/24 54:18

1M ago54:18

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The newly reunited Sex Pistols have announced more tour dates for September following their hugely successfully charity gigs last month, Linkin Park confuse fans with a bizarre countdown clock livestream that seeminglyrevealed nothing except a mysterious date, Oasis confirm that Glastonbury and other festivals are out of the picture for their Live …

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A Phrase or Saying that sticks with you (Episode 41) 3:08

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Send us a text Have you ever heard a phrase or saying that sticks with you? Have you heard this phrase? Tune in and listen Don't forget to Like, Listen, Subscribe and ShareBy Brian Morrissey

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A woman was arrested in scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of the Graceland Estate, the Irish hitchhiker that inspired Dave Grohl to get back to recording & more! - 8/26/24 38:48

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A woman was arrested in scheme to defraudElvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of the Graceland Estate, the Irish hitchhiker that supposedly inspired Dave Grohl to get back to recording after Kurt Cobain’s death speaks out about that mystical encounter, and Coldplay’s recent world tour set the record for biggest rocktour of all time… PLUS ‘Thi…

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How to start a podcast (Episode 40) 14:07

1M ago14:07

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Send us a text Quick and easy way to start a podcast Don't forget to Like, Listen, Share and SubscribeBy Brian Morrissey

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The Recalibration to Normal 1:03:16

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This is shaping up to be a TikTok election where relatability is at a premium. The successful rollout of the Harris-Walz ticket is moving authenticity from loudly telling the truths others dare not to something softer and more familiar. Plus: the recalibration of remote work, AI backlash and the difficulty of deciding level of spending on content a…

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George Harrison’s Concert For Bangladesh and Paul McCartney’s rare ‘One Hand Clapping’ film both get updates and wide releases in 2024, Green Day 25th anniv boxset for American Idiot & more! - 8/19/24 26:55

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Green Day announces their huge boxset to celebrate the 25th anniversary of American Idiot coming out in October, Both surviving Beatles make classic concerts available for the digital age as George Harrison’s Concert For Bangladesh and Paul McCartney’s rare ‘One Hand Clapping’ film both get updates and wide releases in 2024… PLUS this week in Rock …

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Scott Messer on publishing’s “pivot to everything” 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Scott Messer is founder of media advisory firm Messer Media and former svp of media at Leaf Group. Scott is in the weeds on the digital ad ecosystem, and he broke down the current state of play for publishers. We discussed why traffic declines are still the No. 1 challenge for publishers, why publishers are shifting from traditional monetization me…

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The Olympics and the Future of TV 43:23

2M ago43:23

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This week, we discuss conversations vs interviews, why social networking has been replaced by algorithmic content, YouTube’s pivotal role in the emerging media space, and why the Olympics were a great media product. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Ale…

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Winning at affiliate 52:00

2M ago52:00

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In a spotlight episode of The Rebooting Show, I spoke with Affinity Global CEO Lavin Punjabi for his view of how publishers adapt their affiliate operations. Affinity operates NucleusLinks, an affiliate operations platform that serves as something akin to Google Ad Manager for affiliate operations. Some takeaways: Many publishers are playing catch …

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A SWAT team & crisis negotiator use tear gas on Puddle Of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin after a long standoff with police, Journey cancels their upcoming UK tour & more! Week of 8/12/24 52:01

2M ago52:01

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A SWAT team & crisis negotiator use tear gas on Puddle Of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin after a long standoff with police, Journey cancels their upcoming UK tour due to internal legal disputes, Flea from the RHCP reveals he has footage of himself snowboarding naked with Woody Harrelson & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WT…

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Monopolies and Memes 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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A federal judge has ruled Google a monopoly for locking up distribution with Apple. We discuss the percent and likely impact. Also, memes as the media format of the moment, as they become how big events like the Olympics and presidential election become participatory. Meanwhile, YouTube is becoming modern TV. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsl…

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Aerosmith retires from touring & cancels all tour dates for 2024, Dimebag Darrell's Blacktooth Bevs, Nick Mason says he’s intrigued by AI to possibly make new Pink Floyd music & more! Week of 8/5/24 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Aerosmith retires from touring & cancels all tour dates for 2024, A new liquor brand is launched in honor of the late Dimebag Darrell, Nick Mason says he’s intrigued by AI to possibly make new Pink Floyd music, A Martin Scorsese-produced tribute concert has been announced for October to honor Robbie Robertson and will feature performances from Eric…

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A confusing time for mass brands 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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On this week’s episode of The Rebooting Show, I was joined by Ana Andjelic, a veteran brand executive and writer of the Sociology of Business newsletter. I wanted to try an episode with Ana because we focus on different ends of the media ecosystem. Among the issues we discuss: The internet’s impact on brands. “It forces you to compete on everything…

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The Future of Search 48:00

2M ago48:00

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OpenAI is readying a new search engine, Meta is pushing further into search with Llama, Perplexity is cutting deals with publishers. This week, we look to what the future of search looks like. Plus: why Nike ended up in Wall Street’s doghouse, why Tucker Carlson is a podcast star, and why Pulp Fiction still works. Nike: An Epic Saga of Value Destru…

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Cliff Burton online museum, late Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clark biography & boxset, Jack White secret copies of new solo album & more! S6 E28 - Week of 7/29/24 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Jack White shares secret copies of his unreleased solo album at his Third Man Record stores in Detroit, Nashvilleand London, late-Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clark to be featured in a new upcoming biography & boxset, Metallica creates a online museum dedicated to CliffBurton & announce details of their annual charity concert in December… PLUS th…

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How AI will impact publishing 45:24

2M ago45:24

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This week, we are wrapping up a series on The Rebooting Show that examines the role of product at a time of distribution and monetization shifts. The twin themes that emerged are that publishers are increasingly focused on direct relationships with audiences and are in a back-to-basics mode of focusing product resources on critical business objecti…

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The Dark Side of Performance 1:11:59

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This week, we’re joined by Joe Marchese, operating and build partner at Human Ventures and veteran media exec. We discuss why the obsession with performance marketing has created incentives for many intermediaries to focus on giving the appearance of being responsible for a sale rather than actually contributing to the sale, and how that’s led to s…

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A Netflix documentary about Prince is being ‘held hostage’, Los Angeles’ legendary Record Plant studio closing, Nirvana Lawsuit settles out of court & more! S6 E27 - Week of 7-22-24 29:44

3M ago29:44

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A Netflix documentary about Prince is being ‘held hostage’ as the Prince estate & Netflix disagree on the length and content of the film, Los Angeles’ legendary Record Plant studio is going to be closing after 55 years, Nirvana settles lawsuit over their smiley face logo with fashion designer Marc Jacobs & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll Histor…

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Post-platform product development 31:19

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At the Media Product Forum earlier this month, I spoke with Gannett head of product Renn Turiano, Hearst Newspapers chief commercial officer Bridget Williams and Millie Tran, chief digital content officer at the Council on Foreign Relations. The conversation revolved around the shifting product priorities at publishers at a time when the weight of …

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The Network is the Media 1:10:04

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The assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a stress test for the Information Space, and a reminder of just how much the media has changed. You had mainstream news outlets jockeying with individuals holding forth with a collection of expertise, conspiracies, jokes, memes and partisan potshots. Some of it was informative, some of it was hilarious,…

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