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Creatives Prevail — 285 episodes
Create the Opportunities You Want (John Mlynczak CEO of NAMM)
Point Thumbs Before You Point Fingers (Claude Silver of VaynerX)
Let’s Build a Creator Live! Panel (Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026)
6 Year Anniversary and Update
No Response Is NOT a Response (Steff Agathis from Vitalize Records)
Technology Should Make Creativity Feel Magical (Zoe Wrenn of Tamber)
Creative Collaboration Makes Us More Human (Andrew McCluskey from musicto)
Make It Easy for Brands to Say Yes (Monique Sar of De Vitesse)
Plan for Momentum Before It Happens (Russ Rieger of Not Dead Yet Media)
Your Creative Career Needs More Than Talent (Kenny Feinstein from Water Tower)
How Dungeons and Dragons Teaches Better Teamwork (Larry Cummings from Off The Map Games)
Why You Need to Earn the Audience’s Time (Joey Vesely of Trace Remains)
Persistence Is the Creative Advantage (MADiSON ViOLETT)
How to Build a Creative Identity That Feels Like You (Rivkah Reyes)
Write It Before the Feeling Disappears (Eric Colville of The Low Stakes Band)
Bring Your Bubbles (Jaclyn Dima)
Don’t Take Shortcuts With Your Reputation (Dallas Jackson from TipSee Music)
Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities (Dani Felt)
How GigSalad Became THE Marketplace for Performers and Entertainers (Mark Steiner)
Why Every Musician Should Learn Production (Orphan Prodigy)
What Makes a Podcast Worth Returning To? (Chris Laxamana former co-host of The Adam Carolla Show)
Why Communication Solves Almost Everything (Randy Nichols)
Why Community Is Everything (Basti from Melonball)
How to Know When It’s Time to Change Paths (Jess Bumsted from Root & Trellis and Book More Women)
How to Keep Releasing Music Without Burning Out (Leah Nawy)
Podcasting on the Walt Disney Studios Lot (Imagination Skyway)
60 Years of Art and Still Curious (Philip Slagter)
Keep Your Edge with In-Ear Monitors and Hearing Protection (The NAMM Show 2026)
Will AI Replace Musicians? (Dawn in the Dark)
Persistence is the Real Talent (Jason Hollis)
Building a Niche Label Around Film Scores (Robin Esterhammer from Perseverance Records)
Why Pure Analog Still Matters (Dindae Sheena from Telegrapher)
If You Wouldn’t Do It Off Camera… (Jennifer White)
Why Being “Interesting” Matters More Than Metrics (Livia Tortella from Black Box)
Podcast Update
Make the Debut Album Mean Something (Nep)
Make the Debut Album Mean Something (Nep)
Why DIY Touring Still Works (Jake LeDrew of Dial Drive)
Become Worth the Money You Want to Make (Carlos Benjamin of High Profile Lifestyle)
Admire Your Own Lawn (Forrest Day)
You’re Responsible for Your Own Momentum (Karoline and Mati of CF98)
Cosplaying High Tech and High Fantasy Characters (Game On Expo)
Little Forms of Gratitude (Miist)
Build a Content Vault (Tyson Blatter)
FIVE YEARS STRONG
You Go Where You Look (Tristam Steinberg)
Turning Setbacks Into Strategy (Unica of Seas the Day)
Making Music Without a Safety Net (Aaron Mitchell of An Awful Mess)
Your Ears Are Worth Protecting (Kelly Fox of Plug and Play Jewelry)
Synchronicity Is a Design Tool (Justin Bolognino of META)
Most People Wouldn’t Even Get on Stage (Hannah of TRUSS)
Creating an Inclusive & Diverse Gaming Community (Game On Expo)
Mid Year Reflection
Creativity After Hours (Jack Mangan of SLAM)
Why Most Ideas Don’t Have Legs (Christopher Leon Price)
Music at Your Own Pace (Kris Roe of The Ataris)
How Producers and Recording Studios Can Level Up Their Podcasting Capabilities (The NAMM Show)
Make It Your Own, Then Pass It On (Ute Lemper)
Building Superfan Experiences (Eric Weiner of The Wild Honey Pie)
Authenticity Over Algorithms (Mia Asano)
Designing with Nature (RA Beattie from Breedlove Guitars)
How to Incorporate Gaming into Your Brand (Game On Expo)
Lead with Kindness (Michael Sherman from Feature.FM)
Why Your Pitch Matters More Than Your Website (Nikita from Maildoso)
How a TikTok Post Changed Everything (Matt Becker from Off Guard)
Get Your Foot in the Door (Connor Taylor from On-Stage)
Success Comes to Those Who Do Just a Little Bit More (Hope Georgiou from HG Media)
Don’t Waste Initial Feedback (Joseph Perla from Hangout)
Finding Your Path in Leadership (Eastman School of Music's Rachel Roberts)
Swipe Right on Opportunity (Lyndsie Crawford of The Meet Market Podcast)
Just Make Stuff (Sean Oliver)
Refusing to Quit (Eddie Barella from iDobi Radio)
Trust Your Gut (Greg Almeida from Secret Gardens)
Leave Things Better Than You Found Them (John Chan from 2x Growth Agency)
Work on Yourself (Daniel Brindley)
To Be Cringe is to Be Free (Sophia Warren)
Everyday is a School Day (The Holy Knives)
Relaxation is the Key (OOMASOOMA)
2024 Wrapped
Consistency Builds Communities (Dinossindgeil)
Putting in the Work (Farah Camille)
Find Your Own Voice (Robot Koch)
Answer Every Call (Jonathan Shank)
No Masks Allowed (Riley Hart from Turn Zero)
The Pauses in Life (Laura Carbone)
Return of Warped Tour (Kevin Lyman)
Make Damn Sure You Believe in What You’re Doing (Bones UK)
Four Year Anniversary with Post Production Manager Moira
The Power of a Great Story (Laura Ferreiro of M4G Media and Story Harmony)
It’s Just to Bring More Light and Joy Into the World (Elijah from Moon Kissed)
No One Trips and Falls Into Success (Christian McAlhaney from Anberlin)
What Does It Take to Find “Success” (Mario Rivera from Left Unsaid)
Spotify meets Instagram (Ryder Havdale from HELIOS)
Hacking ChatGPT to Strategize Your Release (Brandon Kellum)
How to Tour Net Positive (Marcus Rushmore from Let Alone)
Building a World (TWINFLAME)
Essential Tips to Prep for Music Festivals (Pure Imagination Festival)
Top 10 Things Musicians Need to Know from an Artist Manager’s Perspective (Mesa Music Festival 2024)
Do Not Compromise for Anyone (JJ Wilde)
Why Doing Many Things Can Be a Superpower (April Bredael)
It’s Ok to Evolve and Change (Chandra Lynn from Glow Marketing LLC)
Shoot for the Stars (Annie Balliro from uniphi)
The Day That Music Cares (Theresa Wolters from MusiCares)
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask (Heather Castillo from Big Noise Music Group)
The Perfect Moment Will Never Come (Nick Moore from Thriller Records)
What You Love May Be Out Of Your Comfort Zone (Sophia Bavishi)
Lead with Kindness (Lilia Iza)
Being a Multi-Faceted Creator with Co-Host Emily Grieve
“Necessity is the Mother of Invention” (Andy Griffin)
Everyone has a Beginning (KWSS Interview)
Podcasting and the Music Industry (NAMM 2024)
Make Your Own Opportunities (Adam Johnson)
Where Can You Make a Difference in Someone Else’s Life (David Key)
Get Good at Figuring Things Out (Hayden Freeman from New Capital)
Why You Should Listen to What Scene Mom Says (Dani Cutler)
Hopelessly in Love with Artists (Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary Interviews)
Write Down Your Ideas (Jon Ryan Sugimoto)
You Are Good Enough (John Curtis-Sanchez)
Have the Confidence to Learn Anything (Tanya Moushi)
Reflecting on the Year and 2024 Goals
Disney Attraction Concepts (Imagination Skyway)
Is This Your Calling? (Ryan Scott from Slash Film)
Don’t Get Yourself Wrapped Up in the Hate (Elle Sloan)
Get Really Good At One Thing and Then Pursue Others (Marloma)
What Are You Thankful For?
Promoting Yourself through Storytelling and Compassion (Jason Woodbury from Hello Merch)
Be Strong Enough to Be Gentle (Alex Lacy)
The Tables Have Turned (Reverse Interview)
The Chemistry of Success (Beth Cochran from Piper Republic)
Starting a Film Career by Developing a Festival (Kweighbaye Kotee from Bushwick Film Festival)
Putting on a Top Quality Performance (Ali from Ali A and The Agency)
You’re Not Supposed to Know Everything (Nicole Barsalona from Women in Music)
Why Physical Stores Matter (Zia Records)
Tools That I Use
Always Go for the Impossible (Jay Litherland from TriiiPS)
Do Good. Be Happy. (Matt and Jaren from The Deadbeat Cousins)
It’s Important to Have Fun (Recker)
Why You Should Always Ask “What Can I Do To Help” (Dayna Ghiraldi from Big Picture Media)
Why It’s Important to Try New Ideas (SEKI)
Music of the Disney Renaissance (Imagination Skyway)
You Don’t Get Extra Credit by Doing it Alone (Chad Moses from To Write Love on Her Arms)
Poor Life Choices (Chelsey Louise)
Never Have a Plan B (Joe Russo)
Put Two Things that Don’t Belong Together (Matthew Wang)
Don’t Listen to Anybody and Chase Your Dream (Dangerousbeauty)
Why Overthinking Can Be a Good Thing (Cupnoodle)
Exploring AI and the Metaverse in Music (Aarash Darroodi from Fender)
Be a Good Hang (JAM NOW)
How to Make the Most of Brand Partnerships: It’s Not About Free Product (NAMM 2023)
Pick Up Your Phone! (Evan and Greg from Penny Billionaires)
Live @ NAMM (Interview with Gabe Cowan from Audio Design Desk)
Make Something Beautiful from Trash (Skuff Micksun)
Late Night Conversations @ NAMM (Steve Leavitt)
Live @ NAMM (Interview with David Dorn)
The Art of Patience and Persistence (Sean Giovanni from Studio Musician Academy)
From a Viral TikTok to Metalcore Success (Deadlands)
From Gaslight to Limelight: A Creator’s Journey Through the Pandemic and Twitch (Emily Grieve)
Leveling Up Your Music: The Influence of Gaming and Spotify Growth Strategies (Sorry X)
Live @ SXSW (Jeremy Wagner from Labelcoin)
Managing the Finances of the Entertainment Industry (Stephen Pell from ICONAC)
Don’t Be Afraid to Be Cringe (Cali Rodi)
Building Successful Relationships in the Music Industry (Joe Barham from HIFI Labs)
Podcast Update and Name Change
Believing in Yourself (Nathalie Miranda)
Music of Disney's Hollywood Studios - Part 1 (Imagineer Podcast repost)
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously (Dan Hughley from Focusrite)
Accidentally Falling into Live Ticketing (Ali McCloud from DICE)
Pop Music Marketing in Rock Bands (Topic Discussion)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
From Street Teams to Leading Teams (Claire Thompson from Fearless Records)
Prepping for Conferences (Imagineer Podcast repost)
#iVoted Podcast Interviews (Recap)
The Future of Artist Relationships (59x Records podcast repost)
Marketing a New Project (Artist Advisement Session)
Record Label Therapy (Peter Catalano from 59x Records)
Having a Long Career in the Music Industry (Kevin Breuner from CD Baby)
Play to Your Strengths (Joan of Arkansas Artist Advisement Session)
There’s No Better Experience Than Just Doing It (Jordan Verzar from Top Shelf)
From Pizza Parlors to American Idol (Amelia McLean)
Internships Part 2 (Sammi and Skippy)
Internships Part 1 (Rachel and Marisa)
Being True to Your Identity (Artist Advisement Session with The Joeys)
2 Year Anniversary!!
The Mouse and The Music - Disney Attraction Soundtracks (Imagineer Podcast repost)
The Present and Future of Brand Partnerships (The NAMM Show 2022)
Westone Audio Interviews (The NAMM Show 2022)
It’s Ok to Have a Day Job While Pursuing Music (This Modern)
How to Be a Better Teammate (Liane Davey from 3COze)
Don’t Get Hung Up On What You’re Supposed To Do (Joey Gutos)
Never Too Late To Start In Music (Sheri and Thom from The Frequency Principle)
Bringing Creative to Your Community (Ami Rogers from 59x Records)
Why You Should Open Garageband Before Instagram (Rhys Green from popsiclestickairport)
How Healthy Competition led to Opening for Alice Cooper (Summer and the Rain)
Embarrassing Yourself and Deep Diving into TikTok (Jackson VanDerPol from Viper Club)
Enthusiasm is Contagious (Ryan Clark of Hookworm Records)
Writing Your Own Story to Form a Band (Ed Sweet from Electric Sol)
Why You Should Play One Gig a Week (Sophie and Alex Dorsten)
Bringing Hip Hop and the Music Industry to Dubai (Albert Carter from Hip Hop University)
Following Your Heart (Andrea and Pete from Birds and Arrows)
Working with Friends (Topic Discussion with Daphne and Chris)
Playlisting and the Power of Connection (Matt Jenko from Musicto)
Why You Should Go To Multiple Shows A Week (Joe Maier of Every Show Joe)
Failed Projects with Emily and Moira (Topic Discussion)
From Alaskan Landscapes to Filming Weezer (Chase Warren)
Fifteen Years in Radio (Dani Cutler from KWSS)
The King of Weekend Warriors (Cori Rios from The Hourglass Cats)
Making What You Love (Adam Sears from Lobate Scarp)
Developing Your Content with Moira and Brant (Topic Discussion)
Happy Accidents and Making Your Own Luck (Ben Anderson)
Building your Career and Why a Website is your Resume (Stacey Bedford from Bandzoogle)
Finding People More Talented Than You (Jason Davis from One One 7 Entertainment and Noble Management)
Going Backwards into Songwriting and the Music Industry (Mike Errico)
Fearlessness of Networking (Steven Leavitt from i Create Sound)
The First Steps in Music and TikTok Strategies (Sammi and Brant)
Life After Music (Dan Rojas from 42 Eternal)
2021 Wrap Up and The Future of The 80/20 Show
From Radio Promotion to Top Music Lawyer in Billboard (Rachel Stilwell)
80/20 Records Showcase (KWSS 93.9 FM takeover)
Music in Gaming and Film (EduMusication Repost)
Deep Diving into Artist Management (Melissa Garcia from #iVoted Festival and Collective Ent)
How Seizing Opportunities led to a deal on Shark Tank and Beyond (Maria Luna from FAMIGO)
Being a Swiss Army Knife in the Music Industry (Jason Robey from Wicked Garden Media)
The Future of Livestreaming (EduMusication Roundtable)
Six Degrees of Separation (Fire by Night)
The Three Steps in the Music Industry (Marc Mutnansky from Fearless Records)
Beyond Endorsement Deals (Rachelle and Blake from Westone Audio)
What Record Labels Look For (Producer Life Podcast repost)
Managing the Modern Recording Studio (Otto D'Agnolo from TheRecordingArtist.com)
How to Hack to be a Successful Band (Brandon Kellum from American Standards)
How to Start in the Music Industry (Veronica Everheart)
Music Journalism and the Future of NFTs (Alexander Zwerner from EARMILK)
Nuances of Playlist Curation (EduMusication Roundtable Repost)
Being an Artist is like Running a Restaurant (David Nunez from After the Calm)
The Struggle of Finding Your Calling (Jordan White of Jane N The Jungle)
Produce like a Ninja (House Ninja)
Livestream like a Pro NAMM Re-Post (Brad Amick from Halocene)
It's Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible (Matthew Krul of The Imagineer Podcast)
The Art of Pushing Through (Julia Bullock from The Foxies)
From International Relations to Securing Endorsements (Mark Nguyen from Planet LA Records)
Candid Interview on Musicto (Part 2)
Candid Interview on Musicto (Part 1)
Shaping a Lifestyle and Raising a Family (Bob Zimmerlich from Siena Arte Portraiture)
Pivoting during the Pandemic and the Power of Connection (Rachel Van Nortwick of Vinylly)
From Tumblr Fan Edits to Record Label Branding (Moira Ashley from ETM BRND)
Impromptu Interview on Artist Management (Repost from The Language of Creativity)
Getting to the Root of Content and Partnering with Family (Jason and Jeremy Burchard from RootNote)
How to Start and Thrive in the Music Industry (Emily White from #iVoted Festival and Collective Entertainment)
Chaotic Greatness in Filmmaking and Podcasting (Christopher Leon Price)
Getting Back to Basics (Interview Repost from the Band Basics Podcast)
Talking to Press is Punk (Tyler Winters of All Punked Up)
Adventures in Live-streaming and Africa (Adam Carter from The Way Back Sessions)
Positively Fearless (Todd McCarty of Band Builder Academy)
The Planning and Insanity of Running Events (Matt and Jason of 80/20 Records)
Celebrating 13 Years!!! (80/20 Records)
The Trials and Tribulations of Women in the Music Industry (Shelby from Girls Behind the Rock Show)
The Long Journey of Perseverance, Friendships, and Self-Care (Daphne Greene from Daphne + The Glitches)
How Podcast Pioneering led to Radio DJ Scene Mom (Dani Cutler from KWSS 93.9 FM)
Inspiring Music Students from Coast to Coast (Kirk Johnson from SOUNDS Academy)
Winning a Guinness World Record, Writing a Memoir, and Playing Final Fantasy (Raheem aka Mega Ran)
From Garage Jams to Scooby Doo (Slade and Danny from Anarbor)
Label Deals, Warped Tour, and Lifelong Friends (Tim Kirch from 8123)
Journey to 1 Million TikTok Followers (Haley and Spencer from 76th Street)
Maddy Sundquist (Madkat Mgmt)
Emiko (Artist)
How to Land Brand Partnerships Panel (NAMM 2020)
Zach Nation (80/20 Records)
Connie Zimmerlich (Siena Arte Portraiture)
Carly Danger (YabYum Music and Arts)
Joe Solo (Record Producer)
Rachel Guttmann (Stephanie Taylor Law)
Brian Zimmerlich (80/20 Records)
Gabe Kubanda (EduMusication)
Tara and Marin (Love Like Fiction)
Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT)
Paul and Frankie (Love Like Fiction)
Emily and John (Turn Zero)
Kat Cody (KL Group / VEEPS)
Elena and Stormy (I'm Not Okay - I Podcast)
Frank Magarelli (KWSS 93.9 FM)
Sam Means (The Format / Hello Merch)
Nick Barker (Love Like Fiction)
Matty Steinkamp (Mango Skies)
Herman Li (DragonForce)
Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour / KL Group)
Alex Auxier (Orange Amplifiers)