Break The Business Podcast

TOPICS: Giving credit to creators for TikTok trends; TikTok Pulse is a new revenue source for TikTok creators; we interview Sherry-Lynn Lee and Ariadne Mila. Sherry-Lynn and Ariadne are Asian-American creators and co-hosts of the podcast “Nuances: Beyond first impressions with the Asian Diaspora.” You can check out “Nuances” on all major podcast 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. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Why record deals are like bad VC deals; anti-Disney copyright bills are diverting us away from copyright reform that can actually help creators; we talk to JackTrip COO Russ Gavin about hiscompany’s innovations with allowing musicians to jam in real-time remotely. You can find out more about your guest’s work by visitingwww.jacktrip.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Why musicians can’t “sleep in the van”; we break down Eurovision 2022 with Ross Barber-Smith of Electric Kiwi; we talk to Bruce Wawrzyniak of Now Hear This Entertainment about effective interview techniques for indie creators. You can find out moreabout our guest’s work by visiting www.NHTE.net and www.interviewtipscourse.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc breaks down Pax East and changes to convention culture post-COVID; we talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase; Billboard’s best songs of 2002; what makes a song a one-hit-wonder.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Labels are trying to stop changes to California law that would provide relief to artists signed to record deals in California; we also talk about Easter egg hunts; we interview Darryl Hurs of the Indie101 Online Music Conference. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indie101.comRate/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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Spotify’s Discovery Mode is under fire from members of Congress; accusations of plagiarism in true crime podcasting; we interview indie singer-songwriter and violinist Sarah Elizabeth Haines about her new album and working in the touring company of Hamilton. Sarah’s new album “Castaway” is available now and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.sehaines.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: How indie creator TikTokers Barlow & Bear won a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album for “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”; we interview music manager and coach Vinny Ribas about how toavoid music industry scams. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indieconnect.com and www.cartne.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: The California legislature could be making it easier for label artists to terminate their record deals after 7 years; the Supreme Court is ruling on a case that could be impacting indie creators; we interview music executive Rusty Harmon of Vere Music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.veremusic.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Ryan and ElisaRockDoc talk about new video games that they are excited about; Ryan interviews songwriter and NYU professor Mike Errico about his new book “Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter.” It’s available now!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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Spotify Discovery mode (is it an effective promotional tool or modern-day payola?); TikTok launches its own distribution service; we interview singer-songwriter Ava Kay about mental health andthe creative process. You can follow our guest @avakaymusic on Twitter and you can check out her new music video for her song "Go,” which is available now!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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about singer Ella Travolta’s open verse TikTok challenge and invite our listeners to participate. We also interview producer JT Daly about creating a musical with the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz sports talk podcast. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.jtdalymusic.com. Submit your Ella Travolta open verse videos to breakthebusiness@gmail.comor to @ryankair 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 Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: TikTok expands its maximum video length from 3 minutes to 10 minutes; Dua Lipa copyright lawsuit; we interview producer, DJ, andentrepreneur Bill “Downupright” Boulden about their latest EPand we get their thoughts on NFT’s in music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.soundcloud.com/downupright.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about “Vox Machina” and the important insights that Critical Role’s story has for indie creator empowerment; why record deals are dangerous; we interview sports journalist Kelsey NicoleNelson about how indie creators can get started in sports media. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.kelseynicolenelson.com and www.booksbreakingborders.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about how artists can avoid self-limiting beliefs in their creative career; how artists can protect themselves from NFT scam sites; co-host Katie Zaccardi gives us tips on how to get started inTikTok successfully.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Ryan and co-host Zak talk about shady NFT platforms; listener question about reading books aloud during a livestream; we interview U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) about the American Music Fairness Act and his work in getting recording artists paid when their music is played on the radio. We also talk about the Congressman’s work on the Protect Working Musician Act, which would empower indie creators when they interact with music streaming platforms. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting teddeutch.house.gov.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Getting artists paid on AM/FM radio; Wordle sells to the New York Times for seven figures; the end of the “Lady A” trademark saga; our guest this week is pop-punk band Gold Steps. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.goldstepsmke.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: What the top 10 earners in music can teach indie creators about copyright; We talk about the Taylor Swift/Damon Albarn feud; Microsoft/Activision merger; our guest this week is musician/coach Tara Divina. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.taradivina.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about Twitch streamer Pokimane getting suspended for doing TV meta streams and what lessons this story teaches indie artists about avoiding copyright violations; Spotify is raising its rates, which means less money in indie creators’ pockets; we interview singer/songwriter/activist Meghan Cary. Be sure to check out her River Rock project by visiting www.meghancary.com and sign up for Meghan’s Patreon launch party by visiting https://mailchi.mp/a0bcb6fd1168/meghans-patreon-launch-party.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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: It's our last episode of the year! Ryan answers a listener question about whether they should go to college or to focus 100% on being an indie creator; Ryan interviews CD Baby Senior Vice President Kevin Breuner. You can find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.cdbaby.com. Thank you for supporting Break the Business this year! We will see you again in 2022!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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about Taylor Swift/3LW copyright litigation and discuss why this case matters for indie creators; we talk about Kim Kardashian passing the "baby bar" and becoming one step closer to becoming a lawyer; we interview entertainment lawyer Reena Sehgal. You can find out more about her work by visiting www.sehgallawpc.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. 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 out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.