Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

Bobby Owsinski
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Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you're in for an enlightening and engaging treat. So enjoy the show!

  1. 41M AGO

    Episode 570 - Insights Into Video Promo With Andy Gesner

    My guest today is owner and president of HIP Video Promo Andy Gesner. Andy’s firsthand experience in playing in bands and releasing records gives him a special insight into music promotion and marketing. Over the past 25 years, he has built HIP from the ground up, developing innovative promotional strategies that adapt to the ever-changing media landscape.  Andy and his team have promoted more than 4,800 music videos for artists including Bryan Adams, The B-52s, Bon Iver, Johnny Cash, Death Cab For Cutie, Pearl Jam, Maroon 5, Sia, and Weird Al Yankovic, spanning genres from indie rock to hip-hop, pop, metal, and beyond. During the interview we spoke about the evolution of video promotion, video marketing strategies for artists, the many television channels that artists aren’t aware of, AI in video creation, and much more. I spoke to Andy from his home in New Jersey. Additional Resources: Learn more about Andy and HIP Video Promo: https://hipvideopromo.com – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    31 min

  2. APR 22

    Episode 569 - Sensaphonics Founder Dr. Michael Santucci

    My guest today is someone who’s spent the last 35 years on a mission to protect the hearing of musicians, audio pros, and music lovers alike. Dr. Michael Santucci is an audiologist and the founder of Sensaphonics, a custom in-ear monitor company that’s become a go-to for top performers around the world. What sets Michael apart is that he’s not just running a company—he’s an audiologist first. That means everything Sensaphonics does is grounded in science, with a focus on long-term hearing health. From musicians and engineers to venue staff and even astronauts, Dr. Santucci has been a tireless advocate for protecting ears in the most demanding environments. In fact, since 1999, Sensaphonics has provided custom hearing protection and communication solutions for every mission to the International Space Station, working closely with both NASA and SpaceX. During the interview we talked about the major causes of hearing loss and tinnitus, the evolution of hearing protection, the importance of monitoring sound level, innovations in in-ear monitors, and much more. I spoke with Michael from his office in Chicago. Additional Resources: Learn more about Dr. Santucci and Sensaphonics at: https://sensaphonics.com – (FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1  Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.  ================

    37 min

  3. APR 15

    Episode 568 - Country Music Historian Don Cusic

    My guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic. Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins. He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny James, as well as for multiple film soundtracks. Don has a number of credits as a producer and songwriter, and is a Professor of Music Industry History and Professor of Music Business at Belmont University. During the interview we spoke about the evolution of the Nashville music scene, Chet Atkins - the man behind the Nashville sound, Don’s writing journey, the changing landscape of Music Row, and much more. I spoke with Don from his office in Nashville. Additional Resources: Learn more about Don Cusic's work: https://www.doncusic.com/ – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    27 min

  4. APR 8

    Episode 567 - Live And Studio Engineer Dennis Moody

    My guest today is my good friend for many years, Engineer Dennis Moody. Dennis was my first guest way back on Episode #1, and he’s been on the podcast almost every year since. Dennis is unique in that he does live sound as well as studio recording, as he’s he’s engineered some of the biggest acts at some of the world’s most famous venues. He’s also known as “the Drummer’s Engineer,” since some of the world’s best drummers hire him to engineer their personal albums. Because he travels so much doing live sound, he’s almost like the Inner Circle’s roving reporter, as each time he makes an appearance he tells us about the latest music and audio trends worldwide. During the interview we spoke about what it’s like to do gigs around the world, trends in music and gear, the art of live sound mixing, navigating the challenges of travel, and much more. I spoke with Dennis from his studio in Los Angeles Dennis has previously appeared on Episodes 1, 50, 100, 151, 200, 300, 399, and 500. Additional Resources: Learn more about Dennis Moody's work at: https://www.dennismoody.com/ – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    31 min

  5. APR 1

    Episode 566 - Film Composer and CEO of Budapest Scoring Balint Sapszon

    My guest today is composer, orchestrator, and CEO of Budapest Scoring, Balint Sapszon.  Trained at the prestigious Bartók Conservatory and Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, Bálint holds a Master’s Degree in Composition, Jazz Arrangement, and Music Theory. In 2007 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study film scoring at the University of California Los Angeles, where he quickly began establishing himself in the world of film music. Bálint’s film scoring and orchestration credits include Parasite, which was the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Spike Lee’s Netflix film See You Yesterday, all time Chinese box office hit Operation Red Sea, the HBO film Bad Education, and more. After using his friends back in his native Hungary to record the score for his first film, and then helping other composers do their scores there as well, Balint founded the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and eventually purchased one of the finest scoring stages in Europe to record in. Today Budapest Scoring is used by composers, film and television studios from around the world. During the interview we talked about the birth of Budapest Scoring, his transition into film scoring, the global impact of the Orchestra, his Jazz influences, and much more. I spoke with Balint from his home in Los Angeles Additional Resources: Learn more about Balint Sapzon's work at Balintsapszon.com, and Budapest Scoring at budapestscoring.com – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    24 min

  6. MAR 25

    Episode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILL

    My guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL. I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road. This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys, to legends Bob Weir, Mike Love and producers Michael Lloyd and Linda Perry, among a long list too vast to mention. During the interview we spoke about: how his gear has evolved over the last few years, his journey as a mental health professional and his work with musicians through Music Careswhat it’s like playing with a full orchestrahow the studio scene has changed in Los Angeleshow he brings more to the table than just expert bass playing, and much more. I spoke with Paul from his studio in Los Angeles Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Music 00:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Paul Ill 00:00:30 - Paul's Musical Background 00:01:01 - Gear Evolution Over Seven Years 00:01:21 - Gearaholics Anonymous 00:02:13 - Gear from 2018 00:03:06 - Current Gear and Setup 00:04:33 - Amplification Changes 00:05:33 - Quad Cortex and Its Impact 00:09:06 - Playing with Orchestras 00:10:37 - Reading Music and Preparation 00:11:13 - Using the Quad Cortex in Live Settings 00:12:05 - Direct Box Preferences 00:15:15 - Physical Ailments of Musicians 00:20:00 - Generational Changes in Musicians' Health 00:21:03 - Session Work Changes Over Time 00:22:08 - Remote Session Dynamics 00:24:06 - Producer Expectations in Sessions 00:27:32 - Collaborative Technology in Music 00:28:16 - Experiences with Bill Ward 00:30:00 - The Importance of Tone and Gear 00:31:29 - Misunderstood Musicians: Songwriting 00:33:07 - Upcoming Solo Album 00:34:38 - Multi-Instrumentalist Approach 00:35:29 - Mental Health Professional Side Hustle 00:36:37 - Conclusion and Future Plan Additional Resources: Learn more about Paul ILL at: https://www.instagram.com/paulillmusic, https://www.facebook.com/paulill, – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    37 min

  7. MAR 18

    Episode 564 - Musician, Book And Magazine Publisher Mike Lawson

    My guest today is musician, book and magazine publisher, and artist Mike Lawson, who also happens to be my book publishing champion. Mike was the person who took a chance on me to publish my first book, and then most of my subsequent 20+ books after that. He’s since gone on to become the owner and publisher of notable publications like School Band and Orchestra and Musical Merchandise Review magazines. If those credits were Mike’s only claim to fame it would be pretty substantial, but he’s also continued to be a working musician having recorded and/or performed with musical luminaries like Merl Saunders, Vince Welnick, Vassar Clements, Pete Sears, John McEuen, Bob Welch, Phil Keaggy, Jack Casady, Rob Wasserman, Michael Cleveland, and a host of others.  He has released eight albums as “Mike Lawson and Friends,” continues to front his tribute band Hooterall?, and even has his own Pearl River signature guitar. During the interview we spoke about his journey to getting a signature guitar, transitioning from musician to publisher, staying on the bleeding edge of technology, his stints at Gibson, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Mike Lawson's Journey 00:00:22 - Meet Mike Lawson: Musician and Publisher 00:01:33 - The Story Behind Mike's Signature Guitar 00:06:22 - The Importance of Quality and Affordability in Instruments 00:07:42 - Transitioning from Musician to Publisher 00:08:15 - The Start of Mike's Publishing Career 00:10:02 - The Birth of the Entertainment Source Library 00:12:00 - Innovating with CompuServe and Music Industry Forums 00:13:41 - Working with Gibson and Building Gibson.com 00:15:40 - The Shift to Mixed Books and Publishing 00:19:07 - The Evolution of Mike's Publishing Career 00:22:29 - Returning to Gibson and New Opportunities 00:24:15 - The Move to Alfred Publishing 00:25:03 - Current Publishing Ventures: MMR and SBO 00:27:49 - Balancing Music and Publishing 00:28:19 - The Impact of COVID on Music Production 00:30:37 - Embracing Technology in Music Creation 00:33:36 - Imposter Syndrome: A Common Struggle 00:37:21 - Lessons Learned from Merle Saunders and Vince Welnick 00:40:41 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks Additional Resources: Learn more about Mike's music at https://www.mikelawson.com, and his book and magazine publishing at https://artistpro.com – Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

    41 min

  8. MAR 11

    Episode 563 - Dreamliner Tour Bus CEO Rich Thomson

    In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States. Rich's journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet of over 200 luxury buses, 70 trucks, and 220 trailers. The company now services more than 50% of major arena and stadium tours across the country, catering to high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, including stars like Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé. Dreamliner also supplies executive coaches for group meetings and executive trips for Fortune 500 companies including NASCAR, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, and the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. During the interview we talked about what to look for when renting a tour bus, the different types of coaches that are available, the difference between coaches for executives and tour buses, the importance of professional drivers, and much more. Timcodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Dreamliner Luxury Coaches 00:01:34 - Key Considerations When Renting a Coach 00:01:59 - Challenges in Finding Professional Drivers 00:02:32 - Overview of Coach Types 00:02:47 - Differences Between Star Buses and Executive Coaches 00:03:49 - Common Requests from Artists 00:04:51 - Outrageous Requests in the Industry 00:05:36 - Service Areas: U.S. and Canada 00:06:11 - Sustainability in Coach Building 00:06:57 - Perception of New vs. Older Coaches 00:07:38 - Rich's Journey into the Coach Business 00:09:20 - Lessons Learned and Changing Perspectives 00:10:25 - Social Dynamics in Nashville 00:13:01 - Diverse Clientele Beyond Music 00:14:25 - Differences in Client Demands 00:15:47 - Expansion into Trucking Services 00:17:32 - Coach Sales and Fleet Management 00:19:06 - Incorporating Technology: Starlink 00:19:53 - Logistics Evolution in the Industry 00:20:45 - Future Goals and Diversification 00:23:00 - Importance of Professional Drivers 00:24:44 - Business Approach and Experience 00:26:31 - Final Advice: Going All In 00:27:40 - Closing Remarks Additional Resources: Learn more about Rich Thomson and Dreamliner Luxury Coaches at https://www.dreamlinercoaches.com – (FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1  Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.com Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you're in for an enlightening and engaging treat. So enjoy the show!

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