Best The Genre Hustle Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 18 Marquee Match: The Scout vs Hustle (Down and Out Scout Edition) 1:16:55

3M ago1:16:55

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Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim watch from the cheap seats as “The Scout” (1994) squares off against “Hustle” (2022). Which one of these films will strike out? Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debut Review). Amber Hollinger is an Emmy and Peabody winning Television Director (Stillwater, Housebroken, Hamster and …

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Ep. 17 Marquee Match: Violent Night vs Fatman (Chris Kringle Carnage Edition) 57:46

7M ago57:46

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The Film Fight crew hopes they don’t get coal in their stockings after the reviewing this battle of the Santas. 2022’s Christmas wish must have been vengeance when it released the nefarious North Pole nightmares “Violent Night” and “Fatman”. Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim put both films on the naughty list. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fas…

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Ep.16 Marquee Match: Big vs 13 Going on 30 (Teens Turning Into Grownups Overnight After Making a Wish Edition) 1:13:09

8M ago1:13:09

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Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim travel back to the 80s for this week’s match up of Big (1988) vs 13 Going on 30 (2004) and also wish they could be 30. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debut Review). Amber Hollinger is an Emmy and Peabody winning Television Director (Stillwater, Housebroken, Hamster and Gretel, s…

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Ep.15 Marquee Match: Atomic Blonde vs John Wick (Elite special agents annihilating everything in their way Edition) 1:06:39

1y ago1:06:39

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What happens when filmmakers team up to work on two different movie franchises? In the case of David Leitch and Chad Stahelski, it’s explosive. Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim buckled up and got down to business watching Atomic Blonde (2017) and John Wick (2014) duke it out. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debu…

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Ep. 14 Marquee Match: Antz vs A Bug’s Life (Animated Ant Movie Edition) 1:00:10

1+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In 1998, four years after Jeffery Katzenberg left Disney to help Dreamworks create an animation division, they released their first animated film: “Antz”. And wouldn’t ya know it, that same year Pixar released a movie that also featured these insects: "A Bug's Life". This begged the question for the Film Fight crew, which flick measured up, and whi…

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Ep. 13 Marquee Match: Dr. No vs No Tie to Die (Bond vs Bond Edition) 1:26:29

1+ y ago1:26:29

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Could Ian Fleming ever have guessed his novels would spawn decades of entertainment for movie fans all over the world? Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim matched up the first Bond film (1962’s Dr. No) with the latest Bond film (2021’s No Time to Die) to see if the formula for the ultimate British secret agent holds up after 27 films. Zack Beseda is a podca…

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Ep. 12 Marquee Match: The Prestige vs The Illusionist (Magician Murder Mystery Edition) 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

2006 inexplicably produced two star studded films featuring stories about the life and loves of competing magicians. It screamed Film Fight, so Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim pulled some sleight of hand and recorded this episode. If you’re looking for the secret, you won’t find it, because you’re not really looking… you want to be fooled. Zack Beseda i…

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Ep. 11 Marquee Match: Driving Miss Daisy vs Greenbook (Oscar Winning Films Tackling Racism Through Chauffeurs Edition) 1:10:33

2y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

In 1989 Driving Miss Daisy took home the Oscar for Best Picture. 29 years later, Greenbook (2018,) a film with similar themes, also won Best Picture. So you know what that means... Yep— the Film Fight crew had to put them head to head. Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim are now in the driver’s seat as they discuss the parallels, pitfalls and peaks of these…

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EP 54: TRYING TIMES Ft Bxno 20:04

2y ago20:04

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EP 53: HIGH ON MOLLY ft. Molly McCoy, DJ Chase, & Reemo Meerak 59:56

2y ago59:56

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Joined by some lovely folks today. I have Molly McCoy, Dj Chase & Reemo Meerak on the show !Molly touches on Roe V Wade overturning & being a new mom (2:50) who is Molly McCoy? (5:20) first half of 2022 treatment (8:15) DJ chase speaks on drill music as a niche piece of entertainment (10:25) doing things different today as an artist as opposed to y…

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EP 52: STAY TRUE FT. DORREN PIERRE 45:22

2y ago45:22

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We back! Disclaimer: due to a hard drive issue, these next few episodes will unfortunately be audio only. You know how we rock tho. Great conversation always!Today we have recording artist, future superstar Dorren Pierre, with Tyrell of The True Management Firm. Opening the convo & entering Dorren season (2:05) Duality, the two pack…single? (6:00) …

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Ep.10: Mr. Mom vs. Three Men and A Baby (Dads being Moms edition) 2:15:40

2y ago2:15:40

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Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim explore 1980’s fascination of men taking on traditional mom roles in our marquee match up “Mr. Mom” (1983) vs “Three Men and A Baby” (1987). Was there a ghost on set in one of these movies? Is there a difference between a crib and a bassinet? Is New York rent so expensive it requires three successful men in their 40s to b…

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EP 51: LACES TO BOWS W/ JUSTYN IMAN 48:37

2+ y ago48:37

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Today I have DC’s finest, spoken word artist, philanthropist, genius, Justyn Iman accompanied by Yoshi Entertainment LLCDid I throw shade to DC too early? (2:50) the formal introduction (4:20) Laces to Bows, talking about a traumatic experience(tw: sexual assault) + support from her parents with business (5:40) cupcake wars + teaching the youth som…

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EP:50: QUALITY EQUATES TO VALUE w/ Q.RI¢H 54:12

2+ y ago54:12

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Today I have Bronx Native Q.Rich in the building. This convo was long over due. We met at his release party in the summer of 2021 for his Richmix vol 1 release. This interview is late, The Grey Area is out now!Respecting the creative process (3:34) Trendy situations & negatives/positives (6:00) Marketing is more important than the product (11:42) t…

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Ep. 09: Reservoir Dogs vs. Things To Do in Denver When You’re Dead (American Crime Ensemble Cast Edition) 1:39:01

2+ y ago1:39:01

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The Film Fight foursome immerse themselves in wise-guy linguistics and attempt to “give it a name” while dissecting the crime stories of “Reservoir Dogs” (1992) and “Things to Do In Denver When You’re Dead” (1995). Reveals: Amber experiences an odd coincidence in watching “Things to Do In Denver”. Zack must say if he would keep his powder dry over …

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EP 49: DOING IT THE MAJORWAYY 53:44

2+ y ago53:44

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No reintroduction needed. Let’s get back to it. I’ve arrived on the pod waves once again, with video (Spotify ONLY) Welcome my sponsor, Janis Juice. (2:05) Welcome my first guest back, Majorwayy, & giving her flowers off rip (2:35) Spanish Eric discovered Majorwayyt (5:25) beginning days in performing arts and the transition to music (7:54) therapy…

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EPISODE 48: THE LAST WAVE 35:05

2+ y ago35:05

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HERE IS MY LAST AUDIO ONLY POD! In the episode I say episode 50(but it’s now!)Today I have Max Wavee on the show! (Sorry I sound so far from the mic, I was really social distancing lol)Perception is a killer (3:30). 2021 was a slow year due to depressions that he’s overcome since (5:00) criticism to current music and things he’s working on for the …

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EPISODE 47: BRED FROM MUZIK 57:18

2+ y ago57:18

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Happy New Year (Not really) This episode was recorded at the end of 2021!Today we have Brooklyn Bred Muzik’s own DapaDon. After knowing Dap over a year virtually, we finally meet in person (2:20). Getting his name from the mafia + Brooklyn Bred Muzik (5:00). Working on his 8th studio project (9:00). Critiquing early work and growing with your passi…

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Ep.08 Friend Request Vs. Unfriended (Social Media Horror Edition) 1:09:00

2+ y ago1:09:00

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Zack and Jim watch social media horror flicks "Friend Request" (2016) and "Unfriended" (2014) while Steve and Amber cover their eyes. As the crew examines the perils of accepting friend requests and youtube videos on dealing with the undead, will someone get unfriended? Reveals: In true "Never Have I Ever" from we discover two things Amber has neve…

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EPISODE 46: FAULTY UNCOMMON 59:51

3y ago59:51

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Happy December! Let’s get to closing off an amazing year! Today I’m with Faulty Uncommon: YoHak!, Original Scotch, Sweatband Lou & JuicexXCreeping on a 10k cypher! (3:00). Recap of their Long Island show. (4:16). Studio sessions as a collective. (8:10). Preparing for the new Year & Having social media manger + content mangers are important (9:00). …

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How To Position Your Value Within an Industry as a Multidisciplinary with Lyric Jones 1:16:59

3y ago1:16:59

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Wanna know how to create a multidisciplinary path while keeping to your core and creating a long lasting career? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Lyric Jones (Emcee, Vocalist, Drummer) and they go all in on keeping to your belief systems and value structure, surrounding yourself with very talented artists and mentors, moving …

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EPISODE 45: ONE CLICK AWAY! 51:37

3y ago51:37

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This episode was to drop last week, so some of the things mentioned may refer to past tense as if it was this week. Apologies. Subscribe to the patreon for full video !https://www.patreon.com/Vontenyc?fan_landing=trueWelcome back a friend of the show, MontDadTv. We talk about his poplin Halloween Party: Trick or Treesh + how I spent that weekend (2…

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EPISODE 44: TWOGEEBS…JERSEY! 49:49

3y ago49:49

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Today we have New Jersey recording artist/entertainer, TwoGeebs aka Zilla F BabySubscribe to the patreon for the video!https://www.patreon.com/VontenycDeciphering the two names & shoutouts my bro Sha! (1:58). New artist approach (3:49). Influenced by and wanna to go against Cam’ron (5:00). Older acts in hip hop (6:40). Does Jersey get music love? (…

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How to Redefine a Genre & Do It Your Way with Rissi Palmer 1:08:11

3y ago1:08:11

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Wanna know how to completely disrupt a genre of music and art? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Rissi Palmer (Singer, Song Writer, Host of Color Me Country Radio) and they go all in on knowing what’s in your heart from a very early age, being exposed to a lot of different types of music and art, taking risks on what feels rig…

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EPISODE 43: KEEP YOUR KANFYDENZ 42:35

3y ago42:35

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Today I have Jamaican Artist, Kanfydenz in the building! Subscribe to my patreon for video access to the interview: https://www.patreon.com/VontenycPull up to SomethingLightMedia’s open studio day! https://tapk.it/wtmboxoffice (2:02) BADNESS ARRIVED (3:05) Early days in Jamaica (4:20) first thoughts of America + first encounter with snow (6:12). is…

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How to Better Navigate Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Jason Peterson 1:08:30

3y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Wanna know how to better navigate the entrepreneurial world and learn better timing? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Jason Peterson (Entrepreneur, Attorney & Producer, owner & CEO of GoDigital Media Group) and they go all in on taking chances very early on without having any resources, bringing together resourceful people, t…

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How to Create Events & Engage a Community of Support For Them with Max Rantz-McDonald 58:36

3y ago58:36

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Wanna know the logistics of how events come together and a community supports it? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Max Rantz-McDonald (Event Director, MC & TV Host) and they go all in on seeing the value in creating events to bring the people together, the logistics that go into creating a streamlined event, following your pa…

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How to Create a Sustainable Career Out of Your Passion with Mike Brillstein 1:22:27

3y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Wanna know how to create a career around your passion? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Thee Mike B (Internationally Acclaimed DJ, founding member of the legendary Banana Split party) and they go all in on knowing your passion very early on and then diving in to learn more, leaving your passion for a few years to develop, com…

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EPISODE 42: QUARTER-LIFE QUISE 50:05

3y ago50:05

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Today I sit down with Quise EntertainmentNo stranger to the show, Quise returns for a solo interview. This week we are at The Platform studio Catch up with Vonté (:53). #VonteVents (2:05). Welcome Quise back to the show (3:33). DO IT FOR THE VINE (5:20)! We found out we have a lot more mutuals than we think (7:00). First viral moment (9:01). Being …

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How an Artist & it's Audience Dictate the Future of Music & Content with Travis Rosenblatt 49:00

3y ago49:00

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Wanna know the power of an audience? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Travis Rosenblatt (Founder of A&R SaaS provider, Meddling) and they go all in on how the audience is now dictating culture and taste making, going from the music industry to the tech industry, creating a data analytics platform to better understand music co…

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How the Process From Niche to Mainstream Happens with Susanne Hazendonk 54:22

3y ago54:22

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Wanna know how musicians and artists get nurtured, guided and discovered from niche to mainstream and everywhere in between? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Susanne Hazendonk (Global Head of Marketing at Spinnin’ Records) and they go all-in on how to build sustainability of the artists for the long game, how Spinnin’ Records…

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EPISODE 41: JJ PUBLIC RELATIONS 51:02

3y ago51:02

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Today I sit down with Jazz & Bree from JJ Public RelationsI had a long summer, and a very eventful one and I owe a lot of it to these women !-Small summer recap + what’s to come for Vonté (0:15). We heard from Steve! (2:15). publications or public relations? (3:15). Starting the company & Jazz talks early work days (4:45). Jazz & Bree meet (7:02) B…

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How Augmented Reality & NFTs Are Reshaping Music & Art with Asad Malik 1:10:03

3y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Wanna know how augmented reality and NFTs are reshaping the music industry? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Asad Malik (Founder of Jadu) and they go all in on harnessing your inner creativity and expressing it freely to the world, doing things before you’re ready simply because you have a calling to do it, writing your own p…

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How the Arts Play an Important Role in Our Culture Globally with Harold Heath 55:03

3y ago55:03

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Wanna know how the arts play an important role in our culture globally? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Harold Heath (Former DJ & Producer, Author) and they go all-in on music production and DJ’ing since the 80’s and how it’s evolved culturally as well as impacted the world throughout, approaching your work with love and res…

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How Creatives Can Use a More Democratized Internet with Ronny Krieger 1:28:43

3y ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Wanna know how to deal with doubt and overcome it? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Ronny Krieger (General Manager, Patreon Europe) and they go all in on growing a career without having an expectation of what it should look like, spending time in finance early on in lending and marketing, making a decision to go after his pas…

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How to Deal With Doubt & Overcome It with Marco Sgalbazzini 1:13:56

3y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Wanna know how to deal with doubt and overcome it? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Marco Sgalbazzini (Chief Growth Officer & Executive Director for 6AM) and they go all-in on moving to a new city known for your industry to develop your network and skills, missing home and how he dealt with depression and anxiety, having doub…

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EPISODE 40: WHEN YOU WIN, NOTHING HURTS 38:55

3y ago38:55

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Today I sit down with recording artist Elroy JetsonHe is here promoting his album, “When you win, Nothing hurts”Talking about why Queens artists get overlooked (3:00) quick Verzuz recap (4:15) collaboration projects. (6:05) Realizing music was his outlet. (8:30) having multiple sounds is one of the most important thing in music (10:00) can everyone…

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How to Create More Community, Mentorship and Financial Literacy in the Arts, Music & Entrepreneurship with Nikisha Bailey 54:09

3y ago54:09

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Wanna know how to build and navigate your way through the music industry… or any industry for that matter? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Nikisha Bailey (VP of A&R Admin + Operations for Artist Partner Group) and they go all-in on building your reputation through your work, taking positions that put you in front of fu…

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Ep. 07 Armageddon vs. Deep Impact (Killer Asteroid Edition) 1:03:00

3y ago1:03:00

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In 1998, one Giant Asteroid movie wasn’t enough, so Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim go on their own mission to find out if “Armageddon” or “Deep Impact” hits home. Reveals: Does Michael Bay make the cut on Zack’s hangout list? Has Steve taken his day off to write a theme song for the podcast? Did Jim have a weekend full of whale vomit? What scene in Dee…

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EPISODE 39: STUY BABY 1:00:57

3y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Today we tap in with recording artist Zay From The Stuy!Addressing podcast business and other ventures. (1:00) Introducing Zay with a little summer catch up. (5:20) Early recording days. (8:15) Being a basketball coach for a “living” and what that does to him as a person/artist. (10:15) Having outlets as a black man. (17:05) We talk Stuy Baby, the …

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How To Do What's Best For Your Growth & Others with Connie Chow 1:05:40

3y ago1:05:40

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Wanna know how to do what’s best for you and surround yourself with people and infrastructure to help you grow? This week, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Connie Chow (Executive VP of Little Empire) and they go all-in on stepping back to look at the bigger picture of your life, breaking from a “traditional” path to go after what resona…

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How to Create More Sustainable Wealth and Mental Health With Electronic Music Artists with Tristan Hunt 1:17:12

3y ago1:17:12

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Wanna know create more ownership for your work and mental health… especially in the popular electronic music sector where artists push themselves far beyond their capacity? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Tristan Hunt (Regional Manager Association for Electronic Music) and they go all in on the how hard artists tend to…

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The Tools At the Artists’ Disposal to Create, Publish & Manage Their Own Career with Meike Nolte 1:22:17

3y ago1:22:17

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Wanna know the tools at the artists’ disposal to create, publish and manage your own work? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Meike Nolte (Head of Artist & Community Relations Beatport) and they go all-in on the state of emerging artists, creating, publishing, and managing your own work in the digital age, live streaming,…

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Ep.06 The Truman Show vs Ed TV (Reality TV Edition) 1:26:00

3y ago1:26:00

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Zack, Amber, Jim and Steve dive into the shallow waters of reality TV introspections, The Truman Show (1999) vs Ed TV (1999). Reveals: When mistaken for Jim Carrey, Jim Vastano admits pretending to be the star on numerous occasions, a metacritic reviewer tells us how to keep a woman happy, and find out who predicted within a minute of Matthew McCon…

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How Music & Sound Can Be Used for Meditation & Healing with John Monkman 1:11:14

3y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Wanna know how music and sound can not only be entertaining, but also healing? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with John Monkman (London-based Artist & Founder of Beesemyer Music) and they go all-in on being around music since his childhood, tampering with music to see what sounds he could make, furthering his career into e…

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EPISODE 38: FOR THE SHAKES! 51:47

3y ago51:47

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On today’s episode we have upcoming and new artist, FBRest In Peace Taneequa Brooks & Ayesha K Faines & Prayers to Haiti (1:00). Lyrical Flexercise Cypher volume 4 & battle rap event info (2:12). Introduction to FB (3:05). Admitting my new found love for Drill music (5:02). FB talks about For The shakes, part 2 and No Chance which are his three cur…

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How to Have More Grace & Compassion For Your Journey with Marcus Barnes 1:18:44

3y ago1:18:44

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Wanna know how to be more intentional, flexible and self-compassionate with creating your own individual path and career? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Marcus Barnes (Seasoned Journalist & Author) and they go all in on taking chances early on to discover new unconventional paths, expanding his craft in writing to inc…

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How to Overcome Your Own Resistance to Drive Your Talent & Purpose with Mikey Lion 1:04:25

3y ago1:04:25

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Wanna know how to overcome your own resistance to drive your talent and purpose in this world? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Mikey Lion (Founder of Desert Hearts) and they go all-in on discovering who you really are, taking an unconventional path, exploring the world gives you more perspective and insight, starting s…

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Ep. 05 Pretty Woman vs Maid in Manhattan (Romantic Hotel Comedy Edition) 1:03:24

3y ago1:03:24

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With Jim and Steve out of town, Zack and Amber are left on their own to explore the world of hotel love in Pretty Woman (1990) vs Maid in Manhattan (2002) where women of lower socioeconomic status fall in love with wealthy suitors during their stay. Reveals: Zack had never seen Pretty Woman prior to the record… will this viewing convert him into a …

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Expanding Your Voice in More Than One Thing with Lisa Kocay 44:13

3y ago44:13

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Wanna know how to juggle work with side passion projects and in multiple industries? In this episode, Matt Gottesman @mattgottesman sits down with Lisa Kocay (Music Journalist & Freelance Writer Forbes Life) and they go all-in on exploring all aspects of your passions and skills, balancing the creative and passionate with the learning and the unkno…

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