This week on The Entertainment Engine we welcome Dr. David Bull a medical doctor, a passionate campaigner, and an experienced, intelligent award-winning television presenter. He’s equally at home hosting live or pre-recorded shows and has worked for almost all major networks in the UK including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five, Living, Sky TV, and Food Network. He is also the host of a medical television channel and is extremely accomplished at hosting large corporate conferences around the globe. ...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome to Part 2 of our chat with US correspondent Ross King MBE, we discuss some of the biggest star interviews Ross had achieved over the years, with fun and games speaking about Gerard Butler, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts.... and spending time on the Isle Of Wight with his family growing up. Bringing back some great memories for him! Ross, Four-time News Emmy and Multi-Award winning, Los Angeles-based Ross King MBE is one of Britain’s most vibrant and versatile performers, having worked...
May 06, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week we welcome US correspondent Ross King MBE. Four-time News Emmy and Multi-Award winning, Los Angeles-based Ross King MBE is one of Britain’s most vibrant and versatile performers, having worked stage, screen, TV, and radio. Ross can be seen daily in the UK and Europe on ITV’s top-rated morning shows Good Morning Britain & Lorraine as their US Correspondent. He has covered the Oscars, Tonys, Emmys, Golden Globes, and the Grammys. His relaxed and informal style has resulted in some of...
Apr 29, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with film director John Crye. When John first came to Los Angeles in 95, John had no idea what development was. He had been a stage actor and theater producer in Boston but always had a fascination with film. John Crye's first job was at Summit Entertainment, first as a script reader and then an assistant in the creative department. It was then he learned the importance of the “gatekeepers,” those hard-working folks on the frontlines who are the first and of...
Apr 22, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week we welcome film producer and director John Crye. When he first came to Los Angeles in 95, John had no idea what development was. He had been a stage actor and theater producer in Boston but always had a fascination with film. John Crye's first job was at Summit Entertainment, first as a script reader and then an assistant in the creative department. It was then he learned the importance of the “gatekeepers,” those hard-working folks on the frontlines who are the first and often last au...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week on The Entertainment Engine we welcome British Actor Billy Murray & Film producer Jonathan Sothcott from the UK Crime Thriller movie — “Nemesis”. Both Billy and Jonathan stopped by for a chat in the midst of the movie promotion just released on DVD and streaming channels including Apple TV & Amazon. Billy Murray is an English actor , best known for playing Don Beech in The Bill from 1995 to 2004, Johnny Allen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2005 to 2006, and Captain John ...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The Entertainment Engine podcast welcomes our next special guest US entertainment attorney David Helfant . For the past 40 years, David has been practicing as an entertainment attorney specializing in music, motion picture, television, and video production and distribution . David is an expert in representing record producers, recording artists, record and publishing companies, major motion picture studios, and television, film, and video production companies . David's clients have included over...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this week's episode, we take a look at the DO'S and DON'TS of music supervision. A music supervisor is a person who combines music and visual media together. According to The Guild of Music Supervisors , a music supervisor is “a qualified professional who oversees all music-related aspects of film, television, advertising, video games, and other existing or emerging visual media platforms.” In the musical theatre industry, a music supervisor is often responsible for managing a team of music d...
Mar 25, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week on The Entertainment Engine we welcome Canadian pianist and composer Martin Mayer, who is described as "Canada's Prince of Piano" – by Beijing Times , China's leading English-language newspaper. Born in the Czech Republic, and now based in Vancouver, Canada, his music has been defined as instrumental fusion – a combination of smooth jazz, classical, pop, and rock. Mayer's European roots add a good share of thoughtful and longing soul, his North American education contributes a healthy ...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week we welcome to show, special guest Nashville-based Music Producer | Engineer | Coach. Brad is a Music Cultivator and energizing producer, engineer, and coach to creators. An Oakland Bay Area native, he has been cultivating the craft, art, and community since his youth. Passionate about creating the conditions that allow music and people to grow, Brad has produced and engineered tracks with Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Malik Yusef (Beyoncé, Kanye West), G-Eazy, Alphabet Rockers (GRAMMY Nomi...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this podcast episode we are looking at how to put on a successful music festival in the GLOBAL pandemic, is this possible, or is this a step too far? Let us take a closer look - A lot of work goes into planning a music festival, from setting your goals to securing your team to then making it all happen. Even more so this year will require more planning and preparation to ensure that everyone has an amazing and safe experience at your festival. Some points to consider for festival planning; Wr...
Mar 04, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week we welcome to show special guest Chris Johnson. Chris is one of the world’s most recognisable musicians, described by Live Nation Ones to Watch as “Quite possibly one of the most in-demand international drummers on earth”. Regularly seen by audiences of millions, he works with icons such as Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Seal, and J-Lo. Chris’s career credits also include global songwriting and production success with multiple tracks on Snoop Do...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Pete and BeX discuss different ways artists and bands can keep proactive during the pandemic. We look at the live sector and how this has been affected since the Covid-19 outbreak. So we look at time management, and how to use the time wisely to plan and maximise online activity, websites, social media, marketing, online concerts/streaming, creating new content, as people all over the world are consuming much more music and content on various platforms. So it's important to stay...
Feb 18, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with our special guest Lionel Lodge CEO of SyncLodge. Lionel was born in the early sixties in the Highlands of Scotland. His father, Tom Lodge was soon to become one of the top DJs on the first pirate radio station, Radio Caroline, which introduced Lionel at a very early age to the exploding sixties British music scene, with Lionel's dad interviewing the likes of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and touring with the WHO . It was 1992 when Lionel started trave...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We welcome our next guest of Season 2 the Scottish-born singer - songwriter and producer— Lionel Lodge to the show. Lionel was born in the early sixties in the Highlands of Scotland . His father, Tom Lodge was soon to become one of the top DJs on the first pirate radio station, Radio Caroline , which introduced Lionel at a very early age to the exploding sixties British music scene, with Lionel's dad interviewing the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, this is where the music and travel...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to Part 2 of the Music streaming. This is such a HOT topic right now with the UK Government looking at this area closely, with labels, artists, and distributors to provide a fairer landscape for the indies. The adoption of music streaming is by far the most significant change in the industry in the last ten years. Streaming services are looking for ways to expand their customer base, develop their product, grow revenues, and find a sustainable long-term business model . In episode 2 we l...
Jan 28, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about How music streaming works. Part 1 discusses: The music streaming services are looking for ways to expand their customer base, develop their product, grow revenues, and find a sustainable l ong-term business model. The music industry is caught up in the middle of this activity! Streaming has already changed the way the recording industry operates and the way in which we consume, share, and experience music globally. So, how Does Music Streaming Work? Music streaming...
Jan 21, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2, Episode 1 of The Entertainment Engine kicks off the New Year with a special guest interview with James Kennedy - a Singer-Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & Producer from South Wales. Formerly the singer/guitarist in the political Alternative Rock band KYSHERA, Kennedy has been releasing music since 2002 as both a band member and as a solo artist. With a wildly eclectic back catalogue including noise music, acoustic, prog rock, grunge, MOR, experimental electronic and orchestral m...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to our Christmas podcast Episode for 2020. It's been a tough year for all, so we decided to take the podcast route which transpired over the weeks and months to produce our show, building awareness and visibility. We looked at ways for our company Seamless Entertainment to provide information, advice to the entertainment community, mixed with some fabulous guests for the show, with decades of experience. Guests included; Layra Harmony has styled Anthony Joshua, David Gandy working with b...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week on The Entertainment Engine podcast we welcome US Lawyer Melanie Rodriguez. Austin, Texas native with a passion for live music and anything entertainment. In 2016, Melanie made the best decision of her life to move from Austin to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for law, specifically music and entertainment law. Melanie is a trusted advisor who provides expertise to creative entrepreneurs, entertainment entities, and music artists across all aspects of the industry and licensed to pra...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week on The Entertainment Engine podcast we welcome X Factor UK finalist Kevin Davy White. Kevin has a very distinctive voice and style. Combining combines musical elements of soul and rock with blues and funk. He was Mentored by Nicole Scherzinger, on X Factor UK 2017 with judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, and Nicole Scherzinger. Kevin was to win through each week to be the final competitor in the 'Overs' category and stormed on to finish with an incredible 3rd place in th...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week we delve into Part 3 - Tips on how to write a successful business plan for the creative industries. Following on from Part 1 and Part 2 over the last few weeks, we will be continuing a step by step guide on writing a business plan dedicated to artists, musicians, and bands for all the creativity needed to sustain a career in music, having a business plan is one way to stay properly grounded, and define your goals and objectives on paper. This is our final episode on this topic. For tho...
Nov 19, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week we delve into Part 2 - Tips on How to Write a successful business plan for the creative industries . Following on from Part 1 of last weeks episode, we will be continuing a step by step guide on writing a business plan dedicated to artists, musicians, and bands for all the creativity needed to sustain a career in music, having a business plan is one way to stay properly grounded, and define your goals and objectives on paper. For those of us on the ground level, having a plan can mean ...
Nov 19, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week we delve into part 1 - Tips on Writing a Successful Business plan for your music career. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing a step by step guide on writing a business plan dedicated to artists, musicians, and bands for all the creativity needed to sustain a career in music, having a business plan is one way to stay properly grounded, and define your goals and objectives on paper. Many artists struggle with art versus commerce. Artists need time to make music and formalize thei...
Nov 05, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week on The Entertainment Engine podcast we welcome Laura Hanke, Music Supervisor & Repertoire Assistant at Universal Music productions. We take a look at her role as a music supervisor and why she decided to work in the music industry and for that matter for one of the biggest record companies in the World. “From a classical song bird and vocal teacher to Electronic Pop Producer and now 3 years’ experience as a Music Supervisor, Laura believes hidden gems are underrated.” Laura is cert...
Oct 29, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Tony Mchale’s work is known to virtually everyone. He has spent over 40 years as a screenwriter, working on some of the most well-known UK dramas, many that still appear on our screens today including; EastEnders, Holby City, which he co-created and for which he also won a BAFTA, The Bill, Casualty, Silent Witness, Trial and Retribution, Dalziel and Pascoe, Waking the Dead and many more, as well as his own thrillers Resort To Murder and Headless. Tony’s career started in theatre and recently he ...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this week's episode, we discuss essential marketing strategies and tips for your music, whether you're a band or an individual artist. So, how do bands and artists market themselves in the music industry today? Well, once you have decided that you’re getting serious about your music career, you know that you have to start putting in serious effort to come up with effective band marketing and PR ideas for your band. But if you haven’t gotten much farther than “making a Facebook page,” don’t wo...
Oct 15, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week we chat with American rapper and actor ZMNY (AKA Ozie Nzeribe) who is one of the newest fresh-faced artists hitting the scene and is dominating this area as a "World Peace Youth Ambassador" bringing new energetic sounds to music all over the world. 2020 has been a HUGE year for Ozie (ZMNY), starring as "Royale", a series regular with the highly anticipated Apple TV / CBS production of "SWAGGER" Produced by NBA star Kevin Durant. Ozie (ZMNY) is also the Recurring Role of "Todd" in the C...
Oct 08, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In Episode 16 we have a very special guest on the show, Hollywood film producer, screenwriter, and author Ken Atchity. With more than fifty years’ experience in the publishing world and over thirty years in entertainment, Dr. Ken Atchity (PhD Yale) has been called a “story merchant”—writer, professor, editor, producer, and literary manager. He’s launched hundreds of books and films, including New York Times bestsellers and Emmy-nominated documentaries, making over 200 films and television deals-...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In Episode 15 we look into synchronisation (SYNC) music placements for Film, TV, and Gaming for artists and bands. T he SYNC world for Film, TV and the Gaming industry is very complex – Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and everyone sort of knows what it is. In this show, we have put together some of the most important terms you’ll want to know when it comes to licensing your music for sync (TV, Film, Video Games, and Adverts). This will include from the composition, which is any music as it ...
Sep 24, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
