TOPICS: Ryan continues to obsess over Marlins third baseman Jake Burger; the Protect Working Musicians Act is back in Congress again and we hope that Congress will pass this important law to help independent creators level the playing field with big tech; DistroKid acquires Bandzoogle; AI OverlordTip of the Week; we interview award-winning tech and entertainment industry podcast Stephen Robles. Find out more about our guest’s podcast, YouTube channel, and newsletter by visiting beard.fm ! Rate/r...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Is Dr. Pepper with creamer delicious?; Jimmy Buffett was an incredible businessman; Ryan and Zak talk about future trends in music; Is TikTok killing the traditional music video; Zak answers a listener question about how music producers can get the best performance out of the musicians they record. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break th...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Taylor Swift cuts out the movie studios (who are in the middle of a labor dispute) to distribute her new “Eras” concert tour film; does social media hurt artists’ creativity?; we interview Professor Tony Iliakostas of New York Law School about the role that AI plays in copyright law. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on F...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: Eminem to Vivek Ramaswamy: Stop using my music; getting musicians to buy your merch; creating content calendars; we interview we interview alt blues singer-songwriter ZZ Ward. ZZ’s newalbum “Dirty Shine” is available on September 8th and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.zzward.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Lik...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: A federal judge rules on whether AI-generated works can be protected by copyright; ElisaRockDoc breaks down her hosting gig at GenCon; we interview acclaimed entrepreneur and musician Miki Agrawal. Check out Miki’s debut album “It All Exists” (under the moniker Soul Gaze) and find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.mikiagrawal.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the ...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: Co-host Zak Sloan brings back his Orson Welles impression for the AI Overlord Tip of the Week; advice on saving money on copyright registration and why you shouldn’t do the “poor man’s copyright”; we interview NYC songwriter Diane Gentile about the state of live music post COVID lockdown. Diane’s new album “The Bad and the Beautiful" is coming out in September and you can find out more about her work by visiting https://www.dianegentile.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business ...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
TOPICS: Does terrestrial radio have less of an impact for musicians?; How does TikTok pay royalties; Should songwriters use AI?; AI Overlord Tip of the week; we interview Veda Cruz, entertainment attorney and corporate counsel for game developer Gearbox Publishing. You can check out our guest on Instagram and Twitch @vaulthunterveda.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @t...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: We celebrate Producer Lauren’s birthday; Ryan gets a taste of TikTok virality; we talk about coming back from burnout as a creator with Katie Zaccardi; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interviewBay Area singer and DJ Barbara. If you're in LA, check out Barbara performing at the We Found New Music Showcase at Hotel Ziggy on Wednesday, 8/9 at 7pm. She'll be singing unreleased tracks from her album Palm City Dreams out later this year. RSVP for this free show here: https://www.eventbrite.com...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: We talk about the rise of NPC creators; why did Twitter change its name to X?; we talk to singer-songwriter and TikToker Emilee Moore about her groundbreaking Pixar-inspired songs and videos. Follow Emilee on TikTok @emilee.moore and check out her latest single "If I Don't Have You" on all streaming platforms.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Li...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: SAG-AFTRA's 160,000 members are on strike, joining the WGA; Keith McNutt of the Entertainment Community Fund; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview Katy and James from Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg. Their latest single "Naughty Little Girl" is available now and you can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.sunfoxband.com.Support the Entertainment Community Fund by visiting www.entertainmentcommunity.org.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTun...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Ryan and co-host Gideon King talk about the recent trend of stupid music fans throwing cell phones, sex toys, and dead people’s ashes at musicians at concerts; changes in music technology; we interview music manager Emily Cameron (ATC Management) about protecting artists’ rights. You can follow ATC Management on Instagram and Twitter @atcmanagement.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
TOPICS: July is here and that means that the Barbie/Oppenheimer premiere is fast approaching; AI DJs; Instagram Threads is here; we interview attorney and TikTok sensation Reb Masel about balancing her work as a lawyer and as a TikTok creator and podcaster. Check out Reb’s podcast Rebuttal on all major platforms and follow her on TikTok and Instagram @rebmasel.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the B...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
TOPICS: Ryan and Elisa talk about their obsession with The Legend of Zelda; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we break down the end of the Kesha - Dr. Luke legal saga; we interview musician and financeCEO Gideon King about how he has applied the skills he learned on Wall Street in the music world. The new EP of his band Gideon King and City Blog titled “Splinters” is coming out later this year and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.gideonkingcityblog.com/.Rate/review...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: With the WGA and possible SAG-AFTRA strike, we look at whether songwriters can also unionize to get better working conditions; effective networking tips; we interview entertainment lawyer and LAFilm School professor Joshua Lastine about the strike and get his advice on how to ask for more in your negotiations without seeming like a jerk. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visitingwww.lastineentertainmentlaw.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTune...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: The problem with “Follow your passion” as advice; a special Father’s Day AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview Andrew Shapiro and Meg Pollaro of indie rock duo Twilight Muse. Their new albumdrops on June 23rd and you can find out more by visiting www.twilightmuse.nyc.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and t...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: Dua Lipa survives a copyright lawsuit (and why that is good news for all creators); 100 Greatest Disney Songs; AI Overlord Tip of The Week; we interview filmmaker and LA Film School instructor DerekToombs. Find out more about our guest’s work by following @newfangledmpc on Twitter.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Face...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Ryan and ElisaRockDoc get really excited about the Heat and the Panthers making the finals of their sports; strategies for creators to get trademark registrations in merchandising; Hurricane names;Elisa talks about the two new audiobooks that she narrated,Julieta and the Romeos and The Luis Ortega Survival Club. Both audiobooks are available now and Elisa does an amazing job narrating them!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Zak Sloan and Producer Lauren discuss the future of AI in creative works; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; WGA Strike, Universal Music embracing AI, the death of Tina Turner, and interview Musician and host Andy Frasco, about his music, mental health and his World Saving Podcast and partnership with Volume.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like ...
May 28, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: Ryan and Producer Lauren talk about how easy it is for guys to do high school theatre; CD Baby is partnering with Cosyndto offer a copyright registration platform within CD Baby; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox Venue Ross James about strategies for indie creators to get booked in mid-sized venues.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Po...
May 21, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: Songwriter and author Elizabeth Nelson breaks down the Ed Sheeran lawsuit verdict and what it means for creators; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; Music Tectonics Conference planner Shayli Ankenbruck joins us to talk about this year’s event and how indie creators can learn more about tech developments in the music industry.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbp...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Elisa shows off her book narration skills; Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit; Twitch rolls out sponsored content features; we interview indie pop artist Charlotte Sands about her music and her mental health journey. Check out betterhelp.com/charlottesands for access to discounted mental health services on the platform.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: Effective use of TikTok; Grimes is letting anyone use her voice for AI; Ed Sheeran copyright trial; we are joined by music industry executive and JukeJoint foundation founder Janishia Jones. Visitwww.jukejointfoundation.org to learn more and check out Season 3 of Janishia’s Pub Royalty Queen Podcast.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break t...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Rob Abelow of Where Music’s Going stops by to talk to us about the AI-generated fake Drake/The Weeknd song and what it means for the future of the music industry; tip of the week; more beat licensing scary nightmare stories; we interview J. B. Miller of Empire Entertainment about how his event company grew amidst the pandemic. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.wheremusicsgoing.com and www.empireentertainment.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Po...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: The AI overlord (with a little help from Shakespeare) tells us why it is important to get your contracts in writing; should Spotify raise its prices; film producers Tony Glazer and Summer Crockett Moore stop by to talk about their Below the Line Bootcamp program that provides opportunities for underserved individuals to get in the film industry. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visiting https://www.choicefilms.com/btl-bootcamp.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Busines...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
TOPICS: Collaborating with your fellow artists; Elisa’s career update; what happened with E3’s cancellation?; our interview Cyber PR’s Ariel Hyatt about the rise of AI and how indie creators can use these tools effectively. Check out Ariel’s AI Music Marketing course and find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.cyberprmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Pod...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min
TOPICS: Soliciting fan feedback; scary stories of beat licensing; we interview Eric Knight and Ritch Esra of MUBUTV. The new season of MUBUTV’s Insider Podcast and Insider Video Series is available now atmubutv.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find o...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: TicketMaster continues to gouge people; AI overlord tip of the week; Go-Jo has an interesting way to promote his song on TikTok; we are joined by Hip Hop artist and cultural ambassador MeccaGodZilla. We have a world premiere of his new track “Tread” on our show! You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.meccagodzilla.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Busin...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: Embracing self-love as an indie creator; does “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus borrow too much from “When I was Your Man” by Bruno Mars?; we interview Raina Ayres and Wendy Alfredsen of Colorado indie rock band Dear Marsha. Find out more about our guests’ work by visiting www.dearmarsha.rocks.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on ...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr
TOPICS: Impacts of the pandemic on creative professionals; being fearless as a creator; creating audiobooks; we interview musician Michael Massey about his new memoir, “More,” which details hisjourney overcoming alcohol addiction. You can find out more about his book and his music by visiting www.mikemasseymusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Lik...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TOPICS: Lady Gaga sued for $500k by someone charged in connection with the theft of her dog?; the dangers of record deals; TuneCore has splits; launching your music with TikTok; we are joined by blues guitar legend Kenny Wayne Shepherd. You can find out more about his KWS Backroads Blues Festival by visiting www.kennywayneshepherd.net.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast ...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
