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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is.... more

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Zooey Deschanel
Actress and songwriter, half of the duo She & Him
She & Him, Merge Records (via project)
Episode: Ep. 254: Zooey Deschanel | Her Secret Identity + The Journey of She & Him
Nessa Barrett
Next-gen pop star and songwriter featured guest
Artist, songwriter
Episode: Ep. 253: Nessa Barrett on Fame, Music, and Finding Herself in Public
Myles Smith
Rising UK artist who gained international attention with Stargazing and Nice To Meet You
Self; represented by management team around NMPA sponsorship
Episode: Ep. 251: Myles Smith | Stargazing, Therapy, and The Secret Cost of Success
Niall Horan
Musician (guest on episode)
Solo artist
Episode: And The Update Is... AI Covers, Drake’s New Era & Why Michael Jackson Is STILL Charting in 2026
Jack Antonoff
Songwriter, producer, member of Bleachers
Bleachers
Episode: Rewind: Jack Antonoff | How to Pick the Artists Who'll Define Your Career
Rick Beato
Producer, multi-instrumentalist, professor, and content creator
Beato on YouTube and in music industry
Episode: Ep. 249: Rick Beato | Songwriters Got Poorer. AI Is Next. So Where Is Music Going?
Rogét Chahayed
Songwriter and producer behind major hits; discussed as guest on the episode
Independent/Producer in music industry
Episode: Ep. 248: Rogét Chahayed | From Pianist to Sicko Mode, Kiss Me More & APT.
Dan Nigro
Songwriter/producer and artist development expert
Self/Various artists he collaborated with (e.g., Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo)
Episode: How Dan Nigro Builds Superstars | Ep. 195 | Rewind
Billy Corgan
Frontman and primary songwriter/producer for Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins
Episode: Ep. 247: Billy Corgan | How He Built Smashing Pumpkins Into a 30-Million Album Empire

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Ross Golan
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Great guests, valuable resource

    Love the guests on this podcast. The downside is the host (“it’s your story not mine but” and then interrupts every guest and makes it about himself) but if you can get past that, it’s a very valuable resource as a songwriter / producer / fan of music. Highly recommend for that reason.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    obviousparsnip
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    I really appreciate your insight & enthusiasm about all aspects of the music industry. Great interviews, such a wide palette of musicians & themes. The last David Foster interview was fantastic! Again thankyou (3y3 Studios, from Stargate-land:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3y3 Studios
    Norway6 months ago
  • Quintessential

    If you’re a songwriter, artist, or otherwise involved in the music industry, this is the quintessential podcast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Innocentm
    Australia8 months ago
  • Gem

    I found this through Ryan Tedder’s instagram feed. If you’re a songwriter this is the podcast for you. Entertaining, informative and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skercher
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jon Bellion episode

    Long time listener, just heard the Jon Bellion episode. With the combination of emotion, authenticity, advocacy, and intelligence, this was the most interesting and inspiring conversation I’ve heard in months. Thank you guys so much 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBGoodman
    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful, enthusiastic host with deep industry knowledge; great interviews for songwriters and producers.
Widens the view of the music industry beyond pop stardom with candid stories.
Appetizing for creatives seeking behind-the-scenes of songwriting and production.
Fans praise the practical craft takeaways and depth, though some want sharper question focus.

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#118
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#207
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#45
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#88
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#177
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Ep. 253: Nessa Barrett on Fame, Music, and Finding Herself in Public
Q: Tell me about the day that you wrote, I Hope You're Miserable Until You're Dead.
Maddie contributed to the writing; the session was ideation-heavy, with a raw, believable emotion that shaped the track, and a songwriter helped refine lyrics afterward.
Ep. 250: Niall Horan | Outlasting Pop's Biggest Band, "Dinner Party" & More
Q: When did you know you could write a song, and how did that evolve over time?
He explains starting around 14–15 years old, learning from collaborators like John and Julian, and gradually gaining confidence to contribute more as he matured as a songwriter.
Ep. 250: Niall Horan | Outlasting Pop's Biggest Band, "Dinner Party" & More
Q: What do you feel is the most challenging thing to deal with as things have moved into this streaming TikTok era, having come from X Factor when Twitter was brand new?
The guest talks about staying true to his core strengths, resisting pressure to chase viral trends, and composing music that feels authentic to his voice and roots, even as the industry evolves.
Ep. 251: Myles Smith | Stargazing, Therapy, and The Secret Cost of Success
Q: What was it like walking through the door of serious music making after therapy unlocked new feelings?
Walking through the door meant embracing a more authentic self in songwriting, letting go of the need to chase exact replicas of others, and finding a clearer identity that eventually led to a first record deal.
Ep. 251: Myles Smith | Stargazing, Therapy, and The Secret Cost of Success
Q: So you're going, you're doing these songs. When did you start thinking you could write?
Writing came naturally around age 10; after trying different activities, I picked up the guitar and started replacing covers with my own words, which led to early songwriting and confidence in my voice.

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