Best Bryan And Alex Production Podcasts (2024)

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James Bryan | On happiness, heart, highs, and hit records 1:12:41

1h ago1:12:41

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Grammy & Juno award winning songwriter/producer behind Drake, Nelly Furtado, Shawn Mendes, Prozzak and many more. He began his career in 90’s Canadian acts Philosopher Kings and Prozzak, both achieved platinum sales, top 20 radio success and a dedicated fan base across Canada. James’ passion for collaboration grew into a global songwriting and reco…

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In Conversation with Andreas Rasmussen; Entrepreneur, Tech CEO, Investor! 58:54

3h ago58:54

58:54

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Andreas Rasmussen. They hear the story of Andreas's journey, from co-founding Nodes, a leading digital agency in Denmark that grew into a global company under Nodes-Monster Lab, to founding Ugly Duckling Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in…

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In Conversation with Darrell Stein; How CIOs are adding value to the PE world 50:48

8h ago50:48

50:48

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex sit down with Darrell Stein, a seasoned technology executive with an extraordinary career spanning major companies like E&Y, Vodafone, Marks & Spencer, and Reckitt Benckiser. Darrell shares his career journey from his early days through to his experience as a global CIO and latterly his transition …

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In Conversation with Gianni Leone; Global CIO at Sephora 49:52

14d ago49:52

49:52

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex are joined by Gianni Leone, the Global CIO of Sephora, to discuss his impressive career in driving significant change in global luxury, beauty and retail sectors. With over two decades of experience working with iconic brands like Ferrero, Gucci, Richemont, Walgreens (and now Sephora), Gianni share…

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In Conversation with Rob Chester (former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China); a masterclass in crisis management 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex welcome Rob Chester, former Chief Compliance Officer for Walmart China, Rob is a seasoned leader known for his experience in both proactive compliance leadership as well as hands-on crisis management. Rob tells the story of his Walmart journey, including his pivotal role in China during a significa…

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In Conversation with Jose Pedro (JP) Almeida; one of the world’s leading AI experts 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Jose Pedro Almeida (JP), one of the world's top health AI experts and pioneer in digital health. This is a great extension to our earlier episode on AI, “The emergence of the Chief AI Officer” here JP shares stories from his fascinating career as a leading figure in digital health, his role as the brainc…

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In Conversation with Max Costa; a case study in how to hyperscale social impact 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

In this episode Bryan and Alex are joined by Max Costa. Max's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and profound social impact. His is a unique story that showcases how combining talent, passion, purpose and tech can change the lives of many. From the small town of Alba, Italy, Max’s story begins with his passion and subsequent career as a class…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

3M ago24:48

24:48

In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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In Conversation with Ian Cohen (The Accidental CIO) 45:27

3M ago45:27

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In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Ian Cohen, who shares his remarkable career from aspiring musician to influential tech leader. Self-titled, “the accidental CIO" Ian shares his insightful journey, highlighting his transition from the music world to technology, sharing some of his experiences in leadership roles at Lloyd's, the Financia…

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In Conversation with Thomas Cook CEO, Alan French 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, Bryan and Alex sit down with Alan French, the CEO of Thomas Cook, and explore his impressive career including his transition from CTO to CEO. Alan shares his insightful journey of reviving a legacy brand, revealing some of the bold moves he made as well as some of key decisions that guided Thomas Cook’s transformation into a digita…

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In Conversation with Former Walgreens Boots Alliance CIO, Anthony Roberts (Leader/Investor/Advisor and Philanthropist) 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

In this episode, Bryan and Alex interview Anthony Roberts, former Group CIO of Walgreens Boots Alliance; not just a business contact but a very dear friend of Bryan’s and a close collaborator for over 13 years. The conversation explores the pivotal moments in Anthony’s career, from his early days at UPS and Pepsi, through to his groundbreaking work…

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Alex Pasco | 6x Grammy Award winner shares "pinch me" moments 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Alex shares some special, surreal, moments from his journey through music: From kid Pasco, fiddling with hand-me-down devices and watching Paul McCartney on Tv to, becoming 6x Grammy Award winning audio engineer, mixer and producer, working with Paul McCartney and other major artists in person. Alex won Grammy Album and Record of the year awards in…

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EQ + IQ = XQ 35:40

5M ago35:40

35:40

In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex discuss The Digital Board’s EQ/IQ assessment framework. This robust tool, honed over two decades with input from leading academic institutions including Harvard and MIT alongside interviews with over seven thousand senior tech leaders, finely discerns the intricate balance of deep technical skills …

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Nathan C | Grammy Nominee with over ONE BILLION streams on one song 1:03:59

6M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

A totally inspiring interview with Grammy nominee and music entrepreneur Nathan Cross. How to ride the highs and lows of the music business and still stay a good person. Nathan is an acclaimed Music Producer & DJ from London, UK. Over the last few years his work has been championed by many of the world’s biggest DJ’s. His work has featured on many …

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The Emergence of the Chief AI Officer 42:08

6M ago42:08

42:08

In this latest episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex discuss the emergence of the new role of Chief AI Officer, exploring the challenges and opportunities that this role presents within organisations (and whether or not organisations actually need one). The conversation explores the potential pros and cons of appointing a Chief AI Officer, emp…

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Tiamo De Vettori | A new way to make serious money from music 1:07:40

6M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Carving a unique place in the business world with his Keynote Concerts, Tiamo has identified a way to make a great living doing what he loves most...making music. Tiamo De Vettori has spoken to over 100,000 people on 250+ stages at conferences and seminars and combines speaking with original live music to deliver “Keynote Concerts”. Tiamo was named…

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Cody Partridge | The Indiana Jones of Music Supervision 57:56

7M ago57:56

57:56

Cody Partridge is the President and Lead Music Supervisor at Pear Tree Music Supervision. With close to a decade of experience in the industry, his 150+ credits help demonstrate his versatility in navigating Music clearances and placements over all forms of Media. Cody prides himself on being an Indiana Jones of music clearances, constantly finding…

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Jonas "Moonchild" Zekkari | Writing hits for the Asian Music Market 35:04

7M ago35:04

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Jonas ”MoonChild” Zekkari is a highly accomplished Swedish-Moroccan songwriter, co-producer, and music publishing label owner. With extensive experience in the music industry, MoonChild has established a successful career in Japan and South Korea, working with many high-profile recording artists, including J-Soul-Brothers, Nissy, Generations, Exile…

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Securing Tomorrow: Micah McCrary Shares his Insights on the Evolving Role of the Modern CISO 50:44

7M ago50:44

50:44

In this episode, Bryan and Alex are joined by Micah McCrary. Micah is one of the most respected leaders in Global Security and until recently was the Global Head of Offensive Security for UBS. Within the conversation, Micah offers invaluable insights to the evolving nature of the Chief Information Security Officer role, including a deep dive into t…

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Andrew Roachford MBE | Legendary solo artist and front man of Mike & The Mechanics 1:01:29

7M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Join me as I talk to one of the nicest and most talented men in the music business, Andrew Roachford, who has one of the finest voices I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Andrew shot to fame with his solo project Roachford, having a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia's biggest-selling UK act for ten years, including…

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Keith Ames | A lifetime of fighting for musicians rights 1:00:58

7M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

He's a songwriter, musician, bandleader and all round top guy, who has a history of 25 years fighting for the rights of musicians with the Musicians Union in the UK. Keith shares some of the best advice on building a career and a network, for emerging songwriters, musicians and artists everywhere. Listen and learn! The best advice out there, raw an…

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Frankie Pine | Top Hollywood Music Supervisor behind Nashville, Daisy Jones And The Six, Ocean's 11, Army Wives and more! 54:17

8M ago54:17

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Emmy nominates and Grammy nominated Frankie Pine has, after 25 years in the business, become one of the most highly respected and sought after music supervisors. Her résumé includes hit TV shows Nashville, Daisy Jones & The Six, Army Wives and movies Ocean's 11, 12 and 13, Traffic, Magic Mike and many more besides. Her attention to detail is inspir…

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Rob Davis | I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head and other hits! 31:55

8M ago31:55

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From his early days touring the working men's clubs with Glam Rock band Mud to writing and producing the global hit sensation "I Just Can't Get You Out Of My Head" for Kylie Minogue, Follow the journey of one of the best loved songwriters and record producers in the business. Although Davis wrote many of Mud's songs, he achieved songwriting success…

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Ru Hollier | Top Music Supervisor (Liam Neeson/Guy Ritchie/Anthony Hopkins) 58:25

8M ago58:25

58:25

Rupert is the Creative Director of the Atlantic Screen Group, and supervision agency, Redfive, where is he also co-founder. Ru has worked on various global advertising campaigns with brands including Marks & Spencer, Nike, Reebok, Skoda, Next, Hyundai, and Tesco as well as the Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He has represented the Rodger…

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Mike Ladman & Nikolas Keenan | Inside the world of music In TV & Movies 55:28

9M ago55:28

55:28

I loved this conversation with two super cool professionals from the world of music in TV and Movies. Mike Ladman is Senior Music Supervisor at Droga5. Since joining Droga5 in 2016, Mike has developed the Music Department and manages music and audio capabilities across the agency and client roster. During this time, Mike has helped lead the agency …

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

9M ago20:45

20:45

Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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Pete Ganbarg | The A&R executive behind Santana's 9x Grammy album Supernatural 58:31

9M ago58:31

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Pete Ganbarg is a 2-time Grammy Award-winning music business executive who is currently President of A&R for Atlantic Records and President of ATCO Records. Pete began his career in A&R in 1989 at SBK Records through a mutual friendship with SBK founder Charles Koppelman's son, Brian Koppelman. Brian had previously encouraged Pete to join the label…

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Bob Harris O.B.E. (Part 2 of 2) | Legendary British Broadcaster 48:00

9M ago48:00

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I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting. From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every musical icon out there. As Chris Martin from Coldplay put it...“Bob Harris is a straight-up legend”. Enjoy! The …

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Bob Harris O.B.E. (Part 1 of 2) | Legendary British Broadcaster 52:00

9M ago52:00

52:00

I had the total pleasure of spending time chatting with my friend Bob Harris who has the most remarkable stories from a rich history in TV and Radio broadcasting. From Marc Bolan to John Lennon, Bob. has spent time with pretty much every musical icon out there. As Chris Martin from Coldplay put it...“Bob Harris is a straight-up legend”. Enjoy! The …

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Will Simms | #1 Billboard World Chart Songwriter & Producer 1:10:22

10M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Will joins us from his new home in Los Angeles to talk songwriting, production, KPop Mega-hits and a journey through alcoholism and addiction. to sobriety. One of the funniest and most charming people in the music business, this episode is a must-listen. Will has produced and co-written records for acts as diverse as Aloe Blacc, Girls Generation, L…

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Sharon Vaughn | The Nashville Hall Of Fame Songwriter who saved a life with her song 1:08:14

10M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

An inspirational conversation with a multi-million selling hit songwriter in both pop and country music. Sharon is a multi platinum songwriter who started her career in music in her home state, Florida, as a singer. She spent years as a session singer (Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, George Jones and many others) until her first recorded song hit for t…

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C = Lonely; a provocative discussion with Bryan MacDonald & Alex Alexander on leading change at the C-level! 42:57

10M ago42:57

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In this episode, join us for a unique conversation as Bryan MacDonald interviews Alex Alexander, a seasoned CTO with over two decades of experience at global brands like Walmart, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and The Emirates Group. Alex shares captivating stories from his pioneering days in internet banking at Egg, emphasising the importance of boldness and s…

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Beyond The Tech Trailer 2:11

10M ago2:11

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In this episode, join us for a unique conversation as Bryan MacDonald interviews Alex Alexander, a seasoned CTO with over two decades of experience at global brands like Walmart, YOOX NET-A-PORTER and The Emirates Group. Alex shares captivating stories from his pioneering days in internet banking at Egg, emphasising the importance of boldness and s…

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Sam Hollander | How I got 10 No. 1 US hits, over 7 billion streams and more than 87 top 10 global chart positions! 1:03:09

11M ago1:03:09

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Behind the hits with extraordinary songwriter/producer Sam Hollander. As one of the most renowned, multi-platinum songwriters and producers in the game, Sam Hollander has written and produced for the likes of Panic! At The Disco, One Direction, Fitz and the Tantrums, Weezer, Katy Perry, Blink-182, Ringo Starr, Def Leppard, Carole King, Billy Idol, …

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Andy Ross (Pt 2 of 2) | Hollywood Music Supervisor | The story behind 3 x Academy Award winning movie Whiplash 47:51

11M ago47:51

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Continued chat with Andy Ross, award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher. Andy won a Guild of Music Supervisors Award for his music supervision on director Damien Chazelle’s three-time Academy Award wi…

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Andy Ross (Pt 1 of 2) | From playing £0.50p gigs to being a top Hollywood Music Supervisor 51:59

11M ago51:59

51:59

An intimate chat with Andy Ross, an award-winning music supervisor and executive music producer with over 30 years of diversified experience in the music industry, including stints as artist manager, label chief, and publisher. Andy won a Guild of Music Supervisors Award for his music supervision on director Damien Chazelle’s three-time Academy Awa…

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Larry Dvoskin (Pt 2 of 2) | Crazy times with Queen, The Beach Boys, David Bowie and The Muppets! 52:08

12M ago52:08

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Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am. Larry's career has been all the way there and back, with some wonderful life defining moments along the way. Larry Dvo…

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Larry Dvoskin (Pt 1 of 2) | Crazy times with Queen, The Beach Boys, David Bowie and The Muppets! 56:04

12M ago56:04

56:04

Fabulous stories from a 40 year career in the business. From jamming with Queen at a weird party with painted naked people in glass cases to angry neighbours kept awake by The Beach Boys practising in his New York apartment at 3am. Larry's career has been all the way there and back, with some wonderful life defining moments along the way. Larry Dvo…

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Steve Sidwell | Broadway Blockbusters, Hollywood Classics, the King's Coronation and a Grammy...not bad so far! 1:24:13

12M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

The fascinating world of string orchestration and composition is unveiled by Grammy award winning Steve Sidwell in this open chat about his work, the artists he has worked with and the highs in his life we would all love to experience. Steve has featured on numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns and films with his distinctive and …

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Phil Pickett | My song paid for Richard Branson's first Virgin Atlantic plane! 1:11:07

1y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Wonderful music business stories including the day Phil angrily swore at Paul McCartney. Phil is principally known as a songwriter and musician and for co-writing and recording "Karma Chameleon", one of the biggest hits of the 1980s era with Boy George and Culture Club during his tenure as keyboard player and backing vocalist for the group on every…

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Shep Solomon | The extraordinary songwriter behind Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, J-Lo, Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion, Paris Hilton, Daughtry and more 1:11:45

1y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Martin chats with global hitmaker Shep about his life in music, the hits, the ups and downs and the state of the music today. Shep has had over 140 of his songs recorded and released worldwide and continues to be one of the most sought after songwriters in the business. Sheppard attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Perf…

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Lee Dannay | The A&R Executive behind John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Bruce Hornsby, Corinne Bailey Rae, Anna Nalick 1:27:19

1y ago1:27:19

1:27:19

Lee Dannay has over twenty five years experience in the music industry, including 15 years at Sony Music, as a senior A&R executive for both Epic and Columbia Records, plus five years at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. While at Sony, Lee signed, developed and worked with a variety of artists including John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Five For Fighting,…

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Michelle Escoffery | From touring as a 9 year old girl to writing for Tina Turner and singing with Stevie Wonder 1:20:34

1y ago1:20:34

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Michelle Escoffery is a powerhouse in the music industry, celebrated as an award-winning singer-songwriter and an inspiration to all who cross her path. With an impressive career spanning over three decades, Michelle has proven herself time and again as a force to be reckoned with. She has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the Ivor No…

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Guy Holmes | The kid who got expelled from school 3 times but went on to become a global music business mogul and tech entrepreneur 1:17:21

1y ago1:17:21

1:17:21

From an abusive school environment as a dyslexic, angry young man to music mogul who worked his way to the top following his passion and gut instinct. A fascinating intimate and honest conversation with one of the hardest working people in the music business, now tech entrepreneur, Guy Holmes. Guy Holmes is a business strategist, venture capitalist…

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Charlie Dore PART 2 of 2 | From topping the US charts to listening to George Harrison perform her song in his back garden 47:22

1y ago47:22

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A lifetime in music has led Charlie Dore from being a Billboard Top 20 artist with her hit song Pilot Of The Airwaves to selling tens of millions of records writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross and Jimmy Nail, notching up Top 10 hits in Italy, Germany and France, a US No 4 and a UK No 1. Follow her l…

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Charlie Dore PART 1 of 2 | From topping the US charts to listening to George Harrison perform her song in his back garden 49:08

1y ago49:08

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A lifetime in music has led Charlie Dore from being a Billboard Top 20 artist with her hit song Pilot Of The Airwaves to selling tens of millions of records writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross and Jimmy Nail, notching up Top 10 hits in Italy, Germany and France, a US No 4 and a UK No 1. Follow her l…

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Mo Pleasure | Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Bette Midler & more! 58:33

1y ago58:33

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Known affectionately as Mo Pleasure, this renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, began playing acoustic piano at the age of four and by his early teens already mastered several instruments including bass, trumpet, guitar, drums and violin. He has played with Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Christian Aguilera, Mary J. Blige and Earth…

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

1y ago27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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Mark Garfield | On writing with Pete Brown (Cream) and Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols) to placing music with Quentin Tarantino 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Mark Garfield is a drummer, producer, songwriter and music publisher – founder co owner of Pop-Up Music a UK a music publisher and sync agent. He has drummed, produced and written for artists including, Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Dr Fink (Prince), Eddie Kramer (producer Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin…), Pete Brown (Cream), Mo Foster (Jeff Beck, Phil …

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Pam Sheyne | From singing in the bath to writing global smash Genie In A Bottle 1:14:02

1y ago1:14:02

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The stories behind the life of global hit songwriter Pam Sheyne. Now based in Los Angeles, New Zealand born Pam Sheyne’s career has resulted in a number of globally recognised hit records, major film end titles, sales of 50+ million records, 100+ platinum, gold and silver sales certifications, 7 BMI Pop airplay citations and a prestigious Ivor Nove…

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