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The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
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Episodes

Charlie Hellman

Charlie Hellman is Vice President and Global Head of Music Product for Spotify. We discuss the tools artists are offered, how to promote yourself, the truth about payment and... This is the guy who oversees artists' interaction with Spotify, get it from the source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 20252 hr 4 min

Dan Tyminski

The man of constant sorrow... Yes, you know Dan Tyminski from "O Brother" and his work with Alison Krauss, but here's the backstory, how a guy from Rutland, Vermont made it to the apotheosis of bluegrass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 20252 hr 4 min

Howard Benson

Producer Howard Benson has worked with acts as varied as the All-American Rejects and Kelly Clarkson. You know his hit with Hoobastank, "The Reason," as well as P.O.D.'s "Payable on Death" and multiple records with Three Days Grace. This is his story, how he made it and how he produces records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 20252 hr 4 min

Stan Lynch

The original drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has a new band, The Speaker Wars. You'll love Stan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 20252 hr 5 min

Wesley Schultz

Of The Lumineers. He's a thoughtful guy playing his own game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 20252 hr 9 min

Fran Healy

Fran Healy fronts Travis. He's a fascinating guy, you'll be interested in what he has to say whether you know the band's music or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 20251 hr 36 min

Chris Benchetler

Chris Benchetler is a legendary skier with his own line of skis at Atomic, the Bent Chetlers. The 120 cm version is the standard of big mountain powder skiers the world over. Chris is also a graphic artist and a filmmaker. He designed the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary logo and has two new movies, "Ship of Fools" and "Butterfly in a Blizzard." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 20252 hr 2 min

Orianthi

Michael Jackson's last guitarist, Australian Orianthi has a new album, and tales of how she got from Down Under to the international radar screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 36 min

David Gray

He just released a new album, "Dear Life." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 20251 hr 54 min

Joe Boyd

He did the sound at Newport when Dylan went electric. He produced Nick Drake and Richard Thompson and many more. This is the story of someone who lived his life in the music business, left his mark and survived to tell the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 55 min

Mark Morton

Mark Morton is lead guitarist of Lamb of God. Even if you have not heard of them or are not of a fan of their music, you're going to love Mark! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 09, 20251 hr 56 min

Neil Sedaka

The one and only! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 02, 20251 hr 31 min

Bill Hein

Bill Hein started in retail, created Enigma Records, ran Rykodisc and is now pressing vinyl and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 20241 hr 52 min

Jerry Douglas

King of the Dobro! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 20241 hr 48 min

Jesse Kirshbaum

Jesse Kirshbaum heads up the NUE Agency, which specializes in sponsorship. He reveals the details of these deals and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 20241 hr 49 min

Ryan Mac

Ryan Mac covers Elon Musk for "The New York Times." He and his colleague Kate Conger wrote the definitive book on Musk's purchase of Twitter, "Character Limit." This is the real inside story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 05, 20241 hr 54 min

Steph Paynes

Steph Paynes is the lead guitarist and driving force of Lez Zeppelin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 20242 hr

Seth Godin

Business guru extraordinaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 20242 hr 8 min

Simon Napier-Bell

Come for the tales of managing the Yardbirds and Wham! Stay for the story of skiffle as the key driver in the ensuing British Invasion. You'll be intrigued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20242 hr 19 min

Jon Cohen

Majordomo of the Cornerstone Agency, Cornerstone Management, the Fader... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 07, 20242 hr 11 min

Steve Porcaro

Steve Porcaro went on the road with Gary Wright, was the synth savant in Toto, composed Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 20242 hr 16 min

Geezer Butler

Bassist for Black Sabbath! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 20241 hr 45 min

Alynda Segarra

Alynda Segarra is the front person and major creative force of Hurray for the Riff-Raff. Listen as they tell the tale of dropping out of high school, riding the rails, moving to New Orleans, starting as a pure indie, and then moving to ATO and ultimately Nonesuch, changing musical direction along the way. You may not know their music, but you'll want to after listening to this podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 20242 hr 5 min

Richard Thompson

The one and only. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 03, 20241 hr 55 min

Lauren Christy

Songwriter/producer Lauren Christy has worked with everybody from Avril Lavigne to Jason Mraz to Korn to Bebe Rexha and many more. This is her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 20242 hr 15 min

Rob Baker & Johnny Fay

Rob Baker and Johnny Fay are members of the Tragically Hip, who have a new four part documentary on Amazon Prime. Whether you're a fan of the band or not, you'll like this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 20242 hr 11 min

Tony Levin

Bassist for Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and so many more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 20242 hr 24 min

Hanson

The "MMMBop" boys are all grown up with families and they're still making music and touring. This is what they're up to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 05, 20242 hr 8 min

Jimmy Webb

The legendary writer of "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Park" and many more discusses his hits, his history and his tenure on the ASCAP board! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 20242 hr 38 min
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