What's The Rate?

Gotham Network
  • 0.0 (0)
  • CAREERS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A show where we get into the raw and real of pursuing creative success as an indie artist in their 20s in New York City. This podcast is produced by Gotham Production Studios and is a part of The Gotham Network. ⁠https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/

  1. 5D AGO

    The Band BONNY- Episode 7

    From radio silence on a camping trip to performing on stages across New York City! BONNY is a fresh retro duo reviving the spirit of rock bands with grit, groove, and heart. With co-lead vocalists bringing that timeless dynamic back to the forefront, BONNY blends folky warmth with punchy rock flare that feels nostalgic, vintage, and homely. As a three-piece, they talk about how, though a smaller group, it keeps everything raw, by distributing not only energy but responsibility equally and sonically. Inspired by legends like Patti Smith, Rush, and Fleetwood Mac, they embrace old-school studio recording techniques and then mix it in a way that feels fresh and modern. There’s an unspoken communication between them built on deep trust, spontaneity, and the freedom to jam together vulnerably, which I really admire. We also dive into: What it means to build a “patchwork” career as multi-hyphenate artists How they handle time management and disagreements as a band that also lives together Their favorite venues and how to secure gigs Their songwriting process, including their debut single, “What Are You Doing?” Their plans for the future as a team. SUBSCRIBE!!!!!!!! FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatstherate Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBACALeQK1TEs Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 FOLLOW BONNY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebandbonny/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XBiWPvb2wyuJg0hYBKYeI Apple Music: Bonny NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 19

    Rebekah Strauss- Writer, Director, 1st AD: Episode 6

    Happy What’s The Rate? Thursday!  Rebekah Strauss has been embracing the ebbs and flows of freelancing as an assistant director since she graduated from NYU. In this episode she shares her experiences with taking up space as a department head on set as a woman of color, refusing to fit in the boxes of projections and ego, her preference for New York and the DIY scene, the many jobs that she worked in order to keep her head above water, as well as some of her memories on set during a hot but busy summer post grad. We also touch on: The importance of having a good network Facebook groups for searching for jobs on set Navigating tough personalities on set, especially male dominated sets Overall the importance of focusing on what is best for the film! Some of her favorite projects she’s worked on as an AD Getting work as an assistant director in the city! SUBSCRIBE!!!!!!!! Follow the show: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBA... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekstrauss/?hl=en NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  3. FEB 12

    A Love Letter to the Eldest Daughter- Singer & Actress Mesgana: Episode 5

    In this episode, we go from relationships that no longer serve us, to waiting for REP!!!!! Okay!!!! to Megana’s experiences getting herself through college and into solid housing post grad, all the way to going on tour with some of the biggest afro beats artists on the charts! True perseverance and resilience, something eldest daughters know so well. Breonn and Mesgana dive into the importance of shadow work, the maternal legacy we want to leave behind, and also some of our favorite musicals! This was a beautiful and vulnerable episode, so thank you Mesgana for sharing all that you did!  SUBSCRIBE!! Follow the show: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBA... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 Follow Mesgana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesgana_teklu/?hl=en NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  4. Resources Episode 2: TV Writer & Comedian Steven Castillo

    FEB 10

    Resources Episode 2: TV Writer & Comedian Steven Castillo

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  5. Nya Etienne, Creative Entrepreneur, Media Strategist, Content Creator: Episode 4

    FEB 5

    Nya Etienne, Creative Entrepreneur, Media Strategist, Content Creator: Episode 4

    On this episode of What’s The Rate? we’re pulling back the curtain that covers the real numbers and opportunity behind content creation and brand deals. We have Nya Etienne, a true multi hyphenate, talking about her experience working in media and being a true entrepreneur. We discuss: - Democratizing creative careers through the accessibility of content creation Understanding your purpose outside of social media in order to bring something unique to it. - Influencers landing political campaigns - The pool of content creation and influencer marketing for people of color is NOT oversaturated. In fact we need more to add more variety to the spectrum of representation and examples of cultural multidimensionality. - Virality and vanity metrics are dead, people want actual engagement and in person turn out!!!! - The NUMBERS behind these brand deals. The rates some content creators will accept, and the rates that some won’t. And how to ask for the rate you deserve as a content creator of color. (This was crazy) - Breaking down your metrics into your community, and getting into how and why they are impacted by your content. - Brands now value in person events and real life engagement over follower counts. Interviewing celebrities on the red carpet and what that process looks like - Sharing your wins in practice for you! And can lead you to another opportunity! SUBCRIBE!!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBA... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what... Follow Nya! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyaetienne/ Website: www.nyaetienne.com Tik Tok: @ nya.etienne Music by J. Lyons Recorded at Gotham Production Studios ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#artist⁠ ⁠#selflove⁠ ⁠#selfimprovement⁠ ⁠#careergrowth ⁠#empowerment⁠ ⁠#creatives⁠ ⁠ #entrepreneur #digitalstrategy #newyorkcity #contentcreation #artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  6. Rose Sutton- The Passion of A Director: Episode 3

    FEB 1

    Rose Sutton- The Passion of A Director: Episode 3

    In this episode, director, editor, and photographer Rose Sutton opens up about the power of working with a team she truly trusts and how collaboration shapes her creative process. She talks through how Music Coma came to life, what fuels her work on a deeper level, and why simply showing up, getting on set, soaking in the atmosphere, and being present, which matters more than waiting for the “perfect” moment. At the core of it all is the importance of creating work you’re genuinely proud of, trusting your instincts, and letting the process lead you where it’s meant to go. SUBSCRIBE!!!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBACALeQK1TEs?si=503e42e78d894cb1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 Check out Rose Instagram: instagram.com/roseesutton Website: rosesutton.com Music by J. Lyons Recorded at Gotham Production Studios ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#artist⁠ ⁠#selflove⁠ ⁠#selfimprovement⁠ ⁠#manifestation⁠ ⁠#empowerment⁠ ⁠#creatives⁠ ⁠ #film #filmmaking #newyorkcity #photographer #editor #director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  7. Resources Ep 1: Ryan M. Perez- Actor

    JAN 27

    Resources Ep 1: Ryan M. Perez- Actor

    Welcome to the first episode of Resources, a series created to bring people that are more established in the professional creative industry behind the mic, to provide us tools, experience, and advice based on their journey to where they are now. On this first episode we have Ryan M. Perez who has been on Law & Order SVU, FBI, The Gilded Age, and Breed of Greed! Ryan discusses his experience with his training at NYU, as well as his experience upon graduating college. He encourages actors to understand their strengths as far as what they can play, where they fit in the market, when is a good time to join SAG, as well as the importance of creative community in this profession. SUBSCRIBE!!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod https://www.instagram.com/breonnspov Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IoUxOa2mBBACALeQK1TEs?si=503e42e78d894cb1 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 Follow Ryan: Instagram: instagram.com/ryanmperezinstagram.com/anactordespairs Listen to An Actor DespairsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XtTLLDaK65ZRa5xeuJ0Ag Music by J. Lyons Recorded at Gotham Production Studios ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#artist⁠ ⁠#selflove⁠ ⁠#selfimprovement⁠ ⁠#manifestation⁠ ⁠#empowerment⁠ ⁠#creatives⁠ ⁠ #actors #actorslife #actor #actornyc #newyorkcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  8. JAN 22

    Alex Sanchez- International Beatbox Champion/ Dancer/ Multidisciplinary Artist: Episode 2

    International beatboxing champion Alex Sanchez dives into the mechanics of beatboxing and how to cultivate a successful beatboxing career! With beatboxing being a niche yet super populated community, crafting a career as a beatboxer is not one commonly spelled out for one to follow. As an interdisciplinary artist, Alex also discusses his passionate relationship with dance, being influenced by Michael Jackson, and what drives him as an educator. He speaks about maintaining boundaries when crafting movement and placing it onto other bodies, the healthy mental habits he plants into the minds of his students, and also gets into some reflection in terms of feeling personally satisfied with his career thus far. Alex generously discloses his experience with making himself more digestible for his peers in the past, but consciously reflecting on such and moving forward accepting his greatness.  Furthermore, we touch on time management as a successful multidisciplinary artist, being the brand AND the manager, and creating a schedule for yourself. I hope this vulnerability and humility makes someone out there feel seen! SUBSCRIBE! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatstheratepod Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RytTMqEBAMc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-rate/id1823954393 CHECK OUT ALEX Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@alexsanchezcreates Instagram: instagram.com/alexsanchezcreates Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6hlbzDiiIjbZUWFrD5ItLoLinkTree: linktr.ee/alexsanchezcreates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
See All (24)

Trailer

About

A show where we get into the raw and real of pursuing creative success as an indie artist in their 20s in New York City. This podcast is produced by Gotham Production Studios and is a part of The Gotham Network. ⁠https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/

Information

  • Creator
    Gotham Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gotham Network
  • Show Website
    What's The Rate?