Episodes

The boys talk about Creed's return - apparently they CAN take you higher - and the economics of those Rock and Roll Cruises. (No load in or load out, and no driving through the night? Yes, please!) It's time to …

Michael and Stu getting into TikTok talk. Exploring the FYP, celebrating the algorithm, how you can go down a bumpy road (and get back). How the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike is complicating the music side and affecting Syncs. Als...

The guys tiptoe around the controversy of cancel culture and separating the art from the artist. We "touch on" Louis CK. This leads to a conversation about about owning your fan journey, building a fanbase, and giving away jo...

The boys talk a little about gaming which leads to a walk down memory lane about consoles. Quelle Surprise! Michael rants about how frustrating endlessly updating everything from games to computers to browsers has become. Stu...

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes-ish. This one is about Stu and Michael discussing Jason Aldean and the controversial song "Try That in a Sm...

Kelsey is officially online, but won't tell anyone where. This episode is our love letter to DRUMMERS! If you're a drummer, or know a drummer, or have heard of drummers, you should listen to this episode. Drop a comment to …

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes-ish. This one is about Stu and Michael discussing Presaves and whether they are worth your time.

The boys explore a little climate change - weather and live music touring. Saying no to a show for safety. The disturbing proliferation of people throwing stuff and hitting artists in stage. Should we stop the undergarment th...

A fairly controversial take on coffee - that you must hear to believe - from Michael. The boys discuss how being a Night Owl in the music industry changes over time, but is useful. And then the show turns into …

We have a little fun with drummers (and Dr. Rich Ross - can't wait for the solo record!), talk about having to be an artist AND do promo (even when you're signed). Stu got new boots. We delve into how …

Hey, no pet stuff! And also, no Kelsey (she's fine, just hungover). We chat about PBS and drunks. We break down Istanbul not Constantinople. We unpack the big study claiming that "Gen Z music fans are drinking less and it's …

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes-ish (Kelsey, our producer, is so happy!) This one is about Stu and Michael discussing Rehearsing tips and tr...

Well, well, well, Kelsey is out "sick," so we have control of the pirate ship. The pet stuff comes up (again). Nuggets won the the NBA championship. We go on in on all these New Music Biz Gurus who apparently …

We chat about how we set up recording sessions in DAWs. Then a deep dive into the series finales of Ted Lasso, Succession, Barry, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (some spoilers). We praise Foo Fighters like little schoolgirls, ...

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes-ish (Kelsey, our producer, is so happy!) This one is about Stu and Michael discussing if music conferences ...

What do you do when your neighbor is playing "Wonderwall"? The guys rant about the MLC and music business platforms in general. Tales form playing nightmare weddings and divorces. Sync of the Week: Michael's is form The Diplo...

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes (Kelsey, our producer, is so happy!) This one is about Stu and Michael prompting AI to write two Taylor …

We talk about the $1 bet, tour food (if you can call it that), rants about leaf blowers noise pollution, perfect pitch and sight-reading, and some recording tales. Also, a quick take on whether copyright is worth it for indep...

We get into opening slots for bands, how hard you should be partying at gigs, and taking time to rest your ears by working faster. Also, we answer "What the F*** is Metadata? Sync of the Week: Michael's is from …

We chat about the cheese, writer's block, and what it's like to not do music sometimes. Also, turning your fun hobby into a job and discovering or rediscovering the joy can be difficult. The six (6) types of Syncs you …

We chat about the HoBoMAX, the Pirate lifestyle, drug use, and exercise. Whether you should be working YouTube as a self-released artist. Oh, a little Bert Kreischer talk too. Sync of the Week: Michael's is from Poker Face. S...

How songwriting credits actually work. Brian Eno and Mother Earth. You NEED Split Sheets. We have one free for you on our site. Some adventures in vintage gear selling. Sync of the Week: Stu's is from New Girl and Michael's …

We talk about the ridiculousness of High School musical fundraising, Elk's clubs, the price of Ubers. We get into the types of modern music producers and what a producer's job actually is. Sync of the Week: Stu's is from Hobb...

Touring and vacations. Breaking down when an independent artist should consider a radio campaign and whether it's "worth it." We're plotting on a Lizzo flute duet. Sync of the Week: Stu's is from Invasion. Michael's is from T...