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A different kind of music business podcast. Raunchy, honest, and brutally fun advice about making a living in music with Michael St. James and Stu Miller.

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We ❤️ LA, Sports Team, Sync of the Week | 2ShotsMusicPod EP 72
Jan. 16, 2025

We ❤️ LA, Sports Team, Sync of the Week | 2ShotsMusicPod EP 72

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, ple...

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We ❤️ LA, Sports Team, Sync of the Week | 2ShotsMusicPod EP 72
Jan. 16, 2025

We ❤️ LA, Sports Team, Sync of the Week | 2ShotsMusicPod EP 72

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, ple...

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Scams!, Improvement Movement, Sync of the Week | 2 Shots Music Pod EP 71 V
Jan. 9, 2025

Scams!, Improvement Movement, Sync of the Week | 2 Shots Music Pod EP…

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool …

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Scams!, Improvement Movement, Sync of the Week | 2 Shots Music Pod EP 71
Jan. 9, 2025

Scams!, Improvement Movement, Sync of the Week | 2 Shots Music Pod EP…

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool …

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Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck, Whamageddon, Sync of the Week XMAS | 2 Shots Music Pod EP XMAS 2024
Dec. 25, 2024

Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck, Whamageddon, Sync of the Week XMAS |…

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe! In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too. Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you. Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On: Christmas songs that don’t suck! Sy...

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Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck, Whamageddon, Sync of the Week XMAS | 2 Shots Music Pod EP XMAS 2024
Dec. 25, 2024

Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck, Whamageddon, Sync of the Week XMAS |…

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe! In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too. Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you. Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On: Christmas songs that don’t suck! Sy...

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"My First Sound System"

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Music Release Checklist - EP 19 | 2shotsMusicPod

Release Checklist   You’ve written, arranged, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered a song. Now it’s time to release! It does not cover everything, and it definitely doesn’t cover the promotion and marketing side, but we c…

Christmas in July - 2ShotsMusicPod

So, put on your ugliest sweater and let’s get you ready for Christmas in July. An ideal Christmas release for most of you will be a five song EP; with three originals and two Public Domain songs–meaning no mechanical licenses needed for…
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Reviews

Great info for independent artists and artist adjacent individuals

"Michael and Stu add a very humorous flair only they can to this well of information - especially for independent artists and their music careers. These two will have you laughing and learning about …"

kishpa | March 25, 2024

Anti-drummer

"I find this podcast to be hilarious, informative and offensive to drummers and insufferable bands from the 90’s. 5 stars."

tmariotti | May 8, 2023

I might be biased but…

"This is rad."

Soho bill | April 19, 2023

Love the show

"I love this show because it's like we're hanging with you and learning so much about the industry. Thank you both."

Billy "Bigfoot" Louie | June 30, 2023

Entertaining. Valuable. Great Humans.

"The amount of REAL valuable advice, tips, and info about the music business and industry is unmatched. Not to mention, always entertaining. You both are amazing humans and I enjoy filling my ear-hole…"

DanielleUhl_coach | July 6, 2023
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