Best Bobby Rockstar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 536 – How to Unlock Your Inner Rockstar and Take on Life’s Challenges | Mark Schulman 37:52

16d ago37:52

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of the first people I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman. Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone fr…

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RSR469 - Bobbi Giel - Mastering Vinyl at Welcome to 1979 in Nashville 2:07:46

19d ago2:07:46

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What does fifteen 1176s at once to vinyl sound like? Bobbi talked about cutting direct to disk for Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown, choosing the best compressor, pure analog mastering, speakers vs headphones, recording a Broadway cast, and iZotope RX. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobbi Giel, a …

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RSR472 - Matt Boudreau - Atmos Mixing Green Day & Alanis Morissette in a Home Studio 2:14:18

37m ago2:14:18

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How many room mics do Atmos drums need? Matt talked about recording and mixing a jazz band in Atmos, how to let old gear go to make room for new gear, speakers, mix levels, full setup for mixing in Atmos, and new ways to think about space and sound. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matt Boudreau, …

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Pat Coil - Pianist To The Stars: Michael McDonald, Carmen McRae, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Woody Herman, Olivia Newton-John. Recorded With Barry Manilow, Michael Feinstein, Natalie Cole! 30:52

5h ago30:52

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Pat Coil is a pianist to the Stars. He’s toured with Michael McDonald, Carmen McCraie, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Woody Herman, Larry Carlton and Olivia Newton-John. He’s recorded with just about everyone including Natalie Cole, Barry Manilow, Peter Cetera and Michael Feinstein. He’s also played on commercials and TV shows and film scores. And he’s rel…

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Ep. 107 - Roman Desmond Speaks on Being on Food Stars, Hot Box Pretzels & Working with Gordon Ramsay 1:19:56

2h ago1:19:56

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In this episode we brought back a fan favorite guest from season 002 and owner of Hot Box Pretzels, Roman Desmond, for another incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his secret trip to London to pretzel bites and so much more. He even revealed what it was like being a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars. Tons of great moments in…

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Michael Weintrob - Rock Photographer Who Created The Dazzling, Innovative "InstrumentHead" And "InstrumentHead Revealed" Coffee Table-Sized Photo Books. Profiled On “CBS Sunday Morning”! 30:11

2d ago30:11

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Michael Weintrob is a Rock Photographer who has blazed a new path. In addition to the standard rock photography of artist portraits and album covers, he has created the dazzling, innovative “InstrumentHead” and “InstrumentHead Revealed” coffee table sized photo books. The first contains photos of musicians with their instruments covering their head…

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Episode 538 – The Secret to Earth, Wind & Fire's Live Sound | George Massenburg 39:08

3h ago39:08

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins. A gifted audio designer, George literally…

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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rob Dietrich of Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey! 1:24:25

7h ago1:24:25

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Rob Dietrich of Blackened American Whiskey, the brand that is most commonly known as Metallica's brand of whisky. He is the master distiller and we talk a lot about the process of distilling, making whiskey and now working with Drew Estate on the Blackened M81 and S…

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Billy Cobham - Jazz Fusion Drummer Extraordinaire With The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Has Performed with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Chick Corea, Ron Carter And Many More! 40:54

4d ago40:54

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Billy Cobham is one of the world’s greatest drummers. He dominated the Jazz Fusion era of the 1970s with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. His own debut album, Spectrum, hit #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and contained the iconic track “Stratus” which was covered by many artists including Jeff Beck. He’s played with everyone including Miles Davis, Herbie H…

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RSR471 - Nick Krill - How To Create a Pro Mix Template from a Platinum Producer, Mixer, and Engineer 2:08:50

1h ago2:08:50

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Be willing to chase the dragon! Nick talked about creating the ultimate custom mix template, finding your ideal studio listening level, why you should only use two volumes, ninja tips for Soundflow and Avid S1, de-essing vocal tricks, and fx chains. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nick Krill, an …

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Clifford Carter - Keyboard Superstar For James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Idina Menzel. Performed At Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Rainforest Benefit, Apollo Theater! 40:47

7d ago40:47

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Clifford Carter is a Keyboard Superstar who has played with a Who’s Who in music including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Idina Menzel, The Four Tops and Cher. He’s been featured at Carnegie Hall in The Music of Paul McCartney, the Kennedy Center Honors tributes for Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson…

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The Brooklyn Bridge - 1960s Stars. With Co-Host Gary Puckett And Band Members Jimmy Rosica And Joe "Bean" Esposito. "The Worst That Could Happen" Ft. Johnny Maestro! 33:04

9d ago33:04

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The Brooklyn Bridge were 1960s Stars. They had a massive hit in 1968 with Jimmy Webb’s “The Worst That Could Happen” featuring the late, great Johnny Maestro on lead vocals. Jimmy Rosica is a founding member of the band, and Joe “Bean” Esposito - who had a worldwide hit with “You’re The Best” from the movie The Karate Kid - is the current lead sing…

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Episode 537 – How Noctil Is Changing the Game for Music Industry Professionals Everywhere | Jacob Varghese 27:50

3d ago27:50

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Is incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then you definitely will want to give this week’s episode a listen! In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese. Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entert…

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Orion Weiss - Superstar Classical Pianist. Has Performed With Itzhak Perlman, Augustin Hadelich, Emanuel Ax And With Major Orchestras Worldwide! 36:29

11d ago36:29

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Orion Weiss is a Superstar Classical Pianist. He is one of the most sought after soloists and chamber music collaborators of his generation. He’s been praised by the New York Times as a “brilliant pianist”, and the Washington Post has hailed his “powerful technique and exceptional insight”. He’s performed with Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax and violini…

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The Smokin Tabacco Show: T21, Generational Bans and More Danger with Joshua Habursky of the PCA 1:21:12

5d ago1:21:12

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt and Kevin talk with Joshua Haburksy, the new Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association. We talk in detail about Tobacco 21, FDA regulation, Generational Tobacco Bans (GTB) and the 2025 PCA trade show in New Orleans. This is a show that you should not miss as it explains some …

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SPECIAL EPISODE - “Tree Of Life”. We Must End Gun Violence And Mass Shootings! 5:41

13d ago5:41

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This is the third time that I am releasing this episode, begging for an end to the gun violence and mass shootings that plague our country. In 2018, in the immediate aftermath of yet another senseless, hate driven mass shooting at the Tree Of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, I wrote “Tree Of Life”. It’s a somber, mournful plea to find “a better wa…

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Bobby Brooks Wilson - Incredible Story: Professional Jackie Wilson Tribute Artist Discovers He's Really Wilson's Son. "Lonely Teardrops", "Higher And Higher", "To Be Loved"! 38:28

14d ago38:28

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Bobby Brooks Wilson has an incredible story. He was brought up in foster homes, served in the Navy, and then became a professional singer and entertainer. He began to perform as an impersonator - a tribute artist - for the late, great Jackie Wilson, who had so many hits including “Lonely Teardrops”, “Higher and Higher” and “To Be Loved”. He was suc…

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RSR470 - Daniel Bacigalupi - Signal Chain Breakdown from Infrasonic Mastering 2:20:04

7d ago2:20:04

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Make some noise about dither ya'll! Daniel talked about how mastering flow is like songwriting, how to null check audio files, his hybrid mastering signal chain, why Wavelab is so cool, monitor levels, Ozone 11, and the magic of an old Mackie mixer. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Daniel Bacigalu…

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Ep. 106 - Malcolm Jackson Speaks on the History of Jacksonville, His Photography Style & Cowboys 1:12:59

7d ago1:12:59

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In this episode we sat down with photographer and Jacksonville icon, Malcolm Jackson, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his photography style to track and field and so much more. He even explained why so many people in the city call him "The Mayor". Tons of great moments in this one that you don't want to miss! Follow Mal…

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Fred Bronson - World's Leading Music Author. "Billboard Book Of Number One Hits" And Others. Featured On American Idol. Writer For "Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve"! 33:40

16d ago33:40

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Fred Bronson is the world’s leading music author. For Billboard - the music industry bible - he wrote the Chart Beat column for 16 years. He’s also the author of The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, Billboard’s Hottest Hot 100 Hits, and The Billboard Book of Number One R&B Hits. He’s been featured on American Idol as a repertoire expert. He’s had…

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Jeff Coffin - Acclaimed Saxophonist With Bela Fleck And The Flecktones And Dave Matthews Band. Has Performed With Snarky Puppy, J.D. Souther, David Crosby. 3x Grammy Winner! 36:27

18d ago36:27

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Jeff Coffin is a superstar saxophonist who performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones for 13 years and currently is with the Dave Matthews Band. He’s a 3x Grammy winner. He’s also performed with Snarky Puppy, J.D. Souther and David Crosby. And he’s the leader of his own group called Jeff Coffin and the Mu’tet. My featured song is “This Time” from…

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Spare Notes Series #60: Coop Lives The Rafael Nodal Life in Italy 1:45:49

16d ago1:45:49

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Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop discuss Coop's trip to Italy, Kevin's trip to Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, and Jon Carneys new venture with Bentley Tobacco. Tune in to hear all of the juicy details! Don't forget to visit www.smokintabacco.com to contact us and for more news, reviews a…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II. Broadway's Greatest Lyricist. "Oklahoma", "The Sound Of Music", The King And I". With Jessie Barth! 33:42

21d ago33:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Oscar Hammerstein II was Broadway’s greatest lyricist. He was responsible for the book and lyrics to so many of the musicals that created the Golden Era of Broadway. With Richard Rog…

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Ep. 105 - Mia O'Brien Predicts The Jaguars 2024 Season Record, Speaks on Caitlin Clark & Her Journey 1:26:35

14d ago1:26:35

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In this episode we sat down with sports reporter, journalist and host of Helmets and Heels, Mia O'Brien, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from the University of Iowa to Trevor Lawrence and so much more. She even helped us predict the entire Jacksonville Jaguars 2024-2025 Season game by game. Tons of free game and laughs in th…

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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Rockstar Michael Giannini Brings All the Flavor to the Show! 1:19:48

15d ago1:19:48

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Kevin returns to the show and the guys welcome industry veteran Michael Giannini of Quality Importers Trading Company to the show to showcase some of the exciting products from brands such as Xikar, Palio and more. Michael also talks about the new Conspiracy cigar band and even talks about …

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S1E28 - MATT BROOKS - "Becoming A Real-Life Rockstar" 1:29:36

15d ago1:29:36

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**Show Notes for "Motion Matters" Episode: Matt Brooks on Becoming a Real-Life Rockstar** In this episode of *Motion Matters*, host Jamie Tilke sits down with Matt Brooks, guitarist and vocalist of the internationally acclaimed rock band, Like A Storm. Matt shares his incredible journey from his early days in New Zealand to living out his dream of …

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S1E29 - Niclole Poulton - "From Teen Entrepreneur To Resilient Leader 48:22

15d ago48:22

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**Show Notes:** **Episode Title:** From Teen Entrepreneur to Resilient Leader: Nicole Poulton's Journey of Overcoming Challenges and Building Success **Podcast:** *Motion Matters* **Host:** Jamie Tilke **Guest:** Nicole Poulton --- **Episode Summary:** In this inspiring episode of *Motion Matters*, host Jamie Tilke sits down with Nicole Poulton, a …

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - RON CARTER. "The Maestro". World's Most Revered Jazz Bassist. Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Many More! 39:42

22d ago39:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Ron Carter is “the Maestro”, the world’s most renowned bassist. He’s the most recorded bassist in jazz history and a 3x Grammy winner. He’s played with everyone from Cannonball Adder…

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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Arnold Serafin and Jose Blanco Together at Last! 1:54:46

15d ago1:54:46

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Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co. - On this episode, Matt welcomes Arnold Serafin of Serafin de Cuba and Jose Blanco of Arturo Fuente to the show for one is perhaps one of the best episodes we have ever had. There is nothing better than getting Jose Blanco on the air. Tune in now and do not miss this great episode! Visit www.2GuysCigars.com f…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - DAVID AMRAM. World Famous Composer, Conductor, Multi-Instrumentalist! 39:59

23d ago39:59

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Theloniou…

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Episode 535 – How Neural DSP Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry | Doug Castro & Francisco Cresp 32:00

17d ago32:00

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp. For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins. Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love w…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - AL KOOPER. Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan, The Blues Project, Super Session! 45:06

24d ago45:06

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Al Kooper is a true Superstar of rock music. He was a member of The Blues Project. He founded Blood Sweat & Tears. He recorded Super Session with Michael Bloomfield and Stephen Still…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - JUDY COLLINS: Iconic Singer And Songwriter. "Both Sides Now". "Send In The Clowns"! 46:00

25d ago46:00

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Judy Collins is an iconic Renaissance Artist and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter with 55 albums and hit singles including Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Se…

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Lou Christie - '60s Star: "Lightning Strikes", "The Gypsy Cried", "Two Faces Have I", "Rhapsody In The Rain" And More! 46:18

28d ago46:18

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Lou Christie was a Star and a Hit Machine in the 1960s with his distinctive falsetto voice and songs like “Lightnin’ Strikes” (a #1 smash), “The Gypsy Cried”, “Two Faces Have I”, “Rhapsody In The Rain”, and More. He was featured in Dick Clark’s Cavalcade Of Stars and on all the major music television shows including Where The Action Is, Hullabaloo …

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RSR468 - Andy Freeman - Producing Rock & Roll and Helping to Save Home Studios in Music City 2:10:47

21d ago2:10:47

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"1000 burritos, tacos, and Bud Lights came flying at me like the arrows in 300!" Andy talked about recording Andrew WK from a mobile truck, doubling vocals like Mahler, learning to listen, recording Cuban music, guitars, vocals, and tuning drums. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Andy Freeman who g…

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Ep. 104 - Yuall The Plugg Speaks on Developing Music Artists, SOB Music Group & His Journey 1:06:46

21d ago1:06:46

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In this episode we sat down with CEO of SOB Music Group, Yuall The Plugg, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from artists signing bad record deals to making Jacksonville, FL the new hub for hip hop and so much more. He's a legend when it comes to quotes and one liners so have a note pad close by. Tons of free game in this one t…

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Joey Dee - '60s Star With Joey Dee And The Starlighters: "The Peppermint Twist"! 42:32

22d ago42:32

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Joey Dee and the Starlighters were Stars of the early 1960s. Joey wrote and sang “The Peppermint Twist”, a #1 song in 1962 that was integral to the worldwide twist dance craze phenomenon. They became the house band at The Peppermint Lounge in NYC, where people lined up each night to get in to rub elbows with the Stars of that era including Jackie K…

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Peter Asher And Jeremy Clyde - '60s Stars With Peter & Gordon ("A World Without Love") And Chad & Jeremy ("A Summer Song")! 49:56

1M ago49:56

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Peter Asher (Peter & Gordon) and Jeremy Clyde (Chad & Jeremy) were stars during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. Peter & Gordon had massive hits with songs like “A World Without Love” and “I Go To Pieces”. Peter went on to have an illustrious career in the music business, first as the head of A&R for Apple Records where he signed a then-unkno…

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Episode 534 – Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott & Emre Ramazanoglu 40:11

24d ago40:11

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the most amazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu. Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also …

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S1E27: Entrepreneur Stories - What Does It Take to Persevere? Insights from Neil Twa 46:36

29d ago46:36

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Neil Twa is a a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Voltage Digital Marketing. With over a decade of experience in e-commerce and digital marketing, Neil has built a reputation for helping businesses scale on Amazon. His expertise in product sourcing, brand development, and sales optimization has empowered countless entrepreneurs to achieve fi…

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WORLD PREMIERE - "The Gift": Song By Robert Miller. Arrangement By Grammy Winner Michael Abene. Praised By David Amram, John Helliwell, Fay Claassen, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Danny Gottlieb, Leslie ... 8:44

1M ago8:44

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WORLD PREMIERE! "The Gift": song by Robert Miller and arrangement by Michael Abene. I originally wrote "The Gift" as a love song ballad on the occasion of the birth of my first granddaughter. My band, Project Grand Slam, recorded and released the song in 2015 on our "Made In New York" album. In April 2024 Michael Abene was a guest on this podcast. …

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Harvey Brooks - One Of The Most Important Bassists Of The Rock Era. Played With Bob Dylan, The Doors, The Electric Flag, John Sebastian, Miles Davis And Many More! 33:34

1M ago33:34

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Harvey Brooks is one of the most important and heralded bass players of the entire rock era. Starting in the 1960s he played on so many seminal albums and singles including Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited", "Super Session" with Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills, Bloomfield's band, The Electric Flag, and even Miles Davis's groundbreaki…

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RSR467 - Roger Alan Nichols - Guitars, Amps, Studios, Songwriting and Rock & Roll 2:17:19

29d ago2:17:19

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If you stop being curious then you're done! Roger talked about choosing monitors for mixing, collecting guitars and amps, songwriting prosody, baritone guitar voicings, synth vs espresso, miking guitar cabinets, and how to take great session notes. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Roger Alan Nicho…

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Ep. 103 - Aaron Berkshire Speaks on Shooting For The NFL, Making 6-Figures & Touring With Rockstars 1:20:49

28d ago1:20:49

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In this episode we sat down with NFL photographer, Aaron Berkshire, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his first time picking up a camera to taking photos of the most famous athletes and artists in the world. Also, he shared his secrets to making 6-figures as a self made photographer. Tons of free game, funny moments and T…

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