Ep. 217: Rodney Jerkins (pt.2) | The Alchemy of Greatness
He believed before anyone else did.Before the Grammys.Before the 39 billion streams.Before Say My Name changed the sound of radio forever.He was just a kid on a New Jersey bus, chasing a dream no one ...
6 Aug 20251h 11min
Key Moment: Ryan Tedder | How to Be Irreplaceable
What does it really take to become irreplaceable in music?This is more than a lesson in music. It’s a masterclass in how to make yourself essential in any room you enter.In this episode, Ryan Tedder s...
28 Jul 20256min
Ep. 216: Ryan Tedder (pt.3) | How to Win in Music and Life
Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the biggest songs on earth – a creative force whose melodies have shaped generations. From crafting timeless anthems with Beyoncé, Adele, and Taylor Swif...
7 Jul 20251h 26min
Key Moment: Russ | What Every Artist Needs to Know (10-Minute Blueprint)
In this powerful 10-minute blueprint, Russ breaks down what every artist needs to know to build a real career in today’s music industry. From his mindset of delusional self-belief to strategic release...
30 Jun 20259min
Ep. 215: Jessie Reyez | The Story of Betting On Herself (For Anyone Starting Over)
Today’s guest is a fearless storyteller whose voice is as raw as her lyrics—bold, emotional, and unapologetically real. A first-generation Colombian-Canadian, she turned hustle into art, weaving her e...
23 Jun 20251h 29min
Ep. 214: Ian Fitchuk | Create For Yourself...
Today’s guest is a musical architect whose fingerprints are on some of the most emotionally resonant and sonically rich records of the last decade. He’s not the loudest in the room—but when he’s in th...
16 Jun 20251h 19min
Ep. 212: Russ | Building An Indie Empire
This week’s guest is one of the most successful independent artists in modern music.He’s a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who built his career from the ground up. in this rare conversation, ...
12 Jun 20252h 12min
Ep. 213: David Israelite | How Songwriters Get Paid — And Why the System is Broken
In this special episode, Ross Golan sits down with David Israelite, the influential President and CEO of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). A fierce and tireless advocate for songwriter...
12 Jun 202555min
