2020'd

XOFF Records & Sound Talent Media
2020'd Podcast

Benny, Siobhán and Cory, of the band Lost Symphony, are joined by some of the most successful people in music, business and entertainment to take a look back at their lives and career to see what "following your dreams" REALLY looks like. New episodes every Sunday. Available on all major platforms.

  1. 04/03/2023

    John Phillips: Tour Managing Breaking Benjamin, Starset, Snoop Dogg and Ice-T

    Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join John Philips (Entrepreneur / Tour Manager for Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and Breaking Benjamin) to discuss the insane life of a tour manager hearing some of John's craziest stories on the road that really paints a picture of how difficult and life-threatening the job can be. We dive into John Philips's early years as an artist, the story behind his transition into tour manager, and his journey into entrepreneurship, building companies spanning from management to Root Beer. All this and more, tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d Check Out More John Phillips: Instagram: @mcrpersian @drinkparlor https://www.drinkparlor.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - What's Up With The Root Beer Company? 05:20 - The Best Haircut I've Ever Gotten 12:03 - John Phillips Early Years 16:30 - Beach Boys Tour Manager Mentored Me 18:00 - Everything I Have Done In My Life Has Led Me to This Moment 22:45 - Woke Up One Day And Was Sick of Playing (Becoming A Manager) 28:15 - How To Be A Tour Manager 33:15 - Russian Forged Us Documents On A Starset Tour 37:00 - Almost Stuck In Serbia With Ice-T 44:16 - Siobhan’s Russian Story 4900 - Who John's Currently Working With 56:00 - Hypocrisy Of Eddie Trunk 1:02:00 - Hip Hop Vs Rock Vs Pop Tours 1:11:00 - What’s Next For John Phillips 1:18:00 - Balancing Work and Life 1:25:10 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #breakingbenjamin #snoopdogg #entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 39m
  2. 03/27/2023

    Abigail Posner: Is Google ACTUALLY Watching Us?

    Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Abigail Posner (Director of U.S Creative Works At Google / Anthropologist) to discuss the world of humans, technology, and music, and just how they all connect. We learn about Abigail's early years studying humanity and culture as an Anthropologist, as well as her transition into marketing and creative works for the massive tech company Google. We hear about her experience first starting out at a company like Google, how Google's algorithm advertises the products you'll love, and get Abigail's take on big questions like "why we buy luxury things?", "why we like certain music?", and "how to really build an audience today". All this and more tune in with us and prepare to be 2020d! Check Out More Abigail Posner: Instagram: @abigail_posner Twitter: @aposner https://www.abigailposner.com/ Human Code Podcast: https://www.abigailposner.com/podcasts-1/humancode 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - From Social Anthropology To Advertising 07:28 - Advertising vs Marketing 11:25 - How Google Decides What We Want 19:00 - What I Like is Culture 2800 - How Has Anthropology Changed Your View Of People? 38:40 - I Need My Glamour Feed 45:00 - Why We Buy Fancy Things 49:30 - Why Do We Like Certain Music? 57:00 - Starting At Google I Felt Like An Imposter 1:07:00 - Combining Tech And Anthropology 1:13:00 - Want To Build An Audience? Bring Them Value 1:21:00 - The Human Code podcast 1:29:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #music #podcasts #musicpodcast #google Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m
  3. 03/06/2023

    Kelly Kereliuk: Soloing Between Marty Friedman and Nuno Bettencourt

    Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Kelly Kereliuk (Guitarist / Instructor / Lost Symphony / Prismind / Negus) to catch up on his newest projects including his instructive Youtube channel, teaching guitar concepts to players of all skill levels. We hear more details about Kelly's experience working on Lost Symphony records, and what it was like playing alongside his heroes on songs like Take Another Piece. We get the scoop on what a typical day for Kelly looks like and throw him into the hot seat as we get Kelly's opinions on the latest Motley Crue lineup and tour, the newest Metallica singles, and the newest generation of "online" guitar players. All this and more tune in and get ready to be 2020d. Check Out More Kelly Kereliuk: Instagram: @kelly_kereliuk75 kellykereliuk.com Take Another Piece (feat. Marty Friedman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick, and Richard Shaw): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4umRs4RhxGc&ab_channel=LostSymphonyMusic Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 23 - Kelly Kereliuk: How to Write a Catchy Guitar Solo: https://youtu.be/sO1UvP7I8ow Ep. 22 - Kelly Kereliuk: The Best Guitarist You Haven't Heard of... Yet.: https://youtu.be/WcLKVHuf4Yg 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Kelly's YouTube Channel Is For All Guitar Players 10:50 - There Are No Wrong Notes 15:08 - New Players Don't Always Have The "Full Enchilada" 17:31 - Kelly's New Instagram Page 21:35 - Playing In Between My Hero's 28:30 - Working On Catnip High 33:00 - Being Your Own Boss 40:00 - A Typical Day For Kelly Kereliuk 46:46 - The Realization That Makes Good Guitar Players Great 58:20 - Rapid Fire Hot Topics 1:00:09 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #mötleycrüe #metallica #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  4. 02/27/2023

    Satchel: Steel Panther Is More than Just D*ck Jokes

    Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Satchel (Guitarist / Songwriter For Steel Panther) to talk new Steel Panther music, the newest Steel Panther member, and more details on what happened with ex-bandmember Lexxi Foxx. We dive into the early years of Steel Panther looking at how the band became popular the "old school" way and hear about the crazy and often hilarious fans Steel Panther comes face to face with on tour. All this and more tune in with us and get ready to be 2020d! Check Out More Satchel and Steel Panther: Instagram: @steelpanther New album out now "On the Prowl" http://www.steelpantherrocks.com Check out The Video for "Friends with Benefits" https://youtu.be/vM6xASUJbhI Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 99 - Satchel: I F*cking Destroyed Ronnie James Dio in Ms. Pac-Man: https://youtu.be/CBNbpojBahs Ep. 98 - Satchel: We Didn't Want Lexxi Foxx to Leave Steel Panther: https://youtu.be/9O3kX1kw660 Ep 34 - Satchel: You're Either FOR Free Speech or You're Not: https://youtu.be/Je_fdbVzfrY Ep. 33 - Satchel: You're Gonna F*cking Love This and If You Don't I'm Gonna Kick You In The Balls: https://youtu.be/V1sY63Bitk4 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - We Should Make Picking Your Nose Totally Acceptable 0500 - Going On Tour With Winger 07:50 - New Steel Panther Song “Friends with Benefits” 12:00 - We "Made It" The Old School Way 17:00 - Steel Panther Dating App 24:00 - New Steel Panther Bassist Spyder 29:00 - What Does Satchel Think About The New Metallica Music 32:00 - Satchel Beat An Angry Judas Priest Fan 37:09 - I Wish Mick Mars The Best 41:15 - Life Without Lexxi 53:00 - Steel Panther Is Not Just Dick Jokes 01:01:00 - Outro FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #steelpanther #satchel #guitar #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  5. 02/20/2023

    Zuzana [Pt. 2]: The Most Unique Recording Session

    Benny, Siobhán, and Cory join Zuzana Engererova (Cellist / Starset) once again to discuss some behind the scenes of a future Lost Symphony single, and what it's like recording in a room full of Ferraris. We dive into what's next for Starset and their upcoming tour, the differences when using an electric Cello, and how to deal with gigs that suck! Is music theory more harmful or helpful? Check out our take on the matter and let us know your thoughts down in the comments below! Check Out More Zuzana Engererova: Instagram: @zuzkycello / @lvmusicoasis Check out Earlier Episodes: Ep. 119 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 2]: What I Learned Touring with Starset: https://youtu.be/JHUP-4d6jEY Ep. 118 - Zuzana Engererova [Pt. 1]: Leaving Your 9 to 5 to Play Music Full-Time: https://youtu.be/ogs9d-fB4NI 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - New Lost Symphony Single?! 12:21 - Let's Record Next to The Ferraris 23:00 - How to Get a Full Orchestra Out of 3 Players 27:34 - New Starset Tour 31:20 - Electric Cello Better or Worse? 38:00 - I Don't Want To Have to Play Cello To Survive 41:21 - Dealing With Gigs That Suck! 47:57 - Is Music Theory Helpful or Harmful 52:31 - Working in Weddings Ruins Weddings FOLLOW 2020'd: Official Site: https://2020-d.com/​ Facebook: facebook.com/yougot2020d Instagram: instagram.com/yougot2020d WATCH + LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE: https://lnk.to/yougot2020d #podcasts #starset #lostsymphony #musicpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Benny, Siobhán and Cory, of the band Lost Symphony, are joined by some of the most successful people in music, business and entertainment to take a look back at their lives and career to see what "following your dreams" REALLY looks like. New episodes every Sunday. Available on all major platforms.

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