The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Maggie Rose

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brett Gurewitz

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adam Weiner

Adam Weiner is the creative force behind Low Cut Connie. Listen to how he's achieved success completely independently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketch Secor

Mr. Old Crow Medicine Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Erick the Architect

Songwriter, performer, producer Erick the Architect created the track featured in the Apple WWDC presentation in June. We go deep into that process as well as Erick's career in the Flatbush Zombies and... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alison Ellwood

Documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood's most recent project is "Boy George & Culture Club." Prior to that she directed "History of the Eagles," "The Go-Go's," "Laurel Canyon"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Beard

David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bob Cavallo

Bob Cavallo managed the Lovin' Spoonful, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Little Feat, Seal and more. And he finished his career running Disney's music business! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ashish Hemrajani

Ashish Hemrajani is founder and CEO of BookMyShow, India's premier concert promotion company. This is a developing market with opportunity for all. If you want the skinny on touring in India, this is the place! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Marsha Vlasic

Legendary agent Marsha Vlasic represents Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Iggy Pop and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lenny Kaye

Writer, guitarist and member of the Patti Smith Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jonny Podell

Legendary agent for the Allman Brothers, Alice Cooper, Cyndi Lauper and so many more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dayna Goldfine & Dan Geller

Dayna Goldfine & Dan Geller are documentarians whose most recent film is "Peter Asher: Everywhereman." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff Ross

The Roastmaster General released the best comedy special of the year, "Take a Banana for the Ride." In this wide ranging conversation we cover the creation of the special as well as the story of Jeff's comedy career, starting in standup, breaking into roasts and ultimately roping in Tom Brady! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jim Koplik

Legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amy Grant

Amy has a new album, "The Me That Remains." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dan Beck

Dan Beck was Michael Jackson's product manager and has written a book about the experience, "'You've Got Michael': Living Through HIStory." If you want to know what it was like working at a record label in the pre-internet era, this is the place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert Margouleff

Synth-wiz Robert Margouleff and his compatriot Malcolm Cecil associate produced Stevie Wonder's four album run from "Music of My Mind" to Fulfillingness' First Finale." On his own Margouleff produced Devo's landmark "Freedom of Choice" with "Whip It" and albums by Billy Preston and Oingo Boingo and David Sanborn and... CAUTION: This message originated from outside of the company. Please take all precautions when opening attachments or links from outside sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vince Gill

From Oklahoma to Nashville to the Eagles! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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