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Take a step inside the music business every week with unfiltered conversations with the executives, artists, and innovators shaping the industry, brought to you by Billboard's very own senior correspondent, Kristin Robinson. From billion-dollar catalog acquisitions to the next wave of music tech to the marketing moves driving headlines, "On the Record" cuts through the noise to uncover how boardro... more

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Finneas is known for producing some of the biggest records of the past decade — and his career also reflects how dramatically the record producer's role has evolved. He sits down on this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record to give listeners a p... more

Taylor Swift is among the most powerful artists of her generation — and her fans, the Swifties, are among the most powerful fandoms. On this week's episode of Billboard On the Record, host Kristin Robinson explores the nature and business of superfan... more

Ever wondered how the soundtrack to the world’s biggest sporting events gets made? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, sports DJ and music curator Grayson Repp shares how he found himself at the intersection of sports and music — and w... more

Is dance music coming back to the mainstream? On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, John Summit — DJ, producer and founder of Experts Only — discusses what makes the dance music industry unique, how DJs went from underground clubs to are... more

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Recent Guests

Finneas O'Connell
Production great of today, Billie Eilish's brother and collaborator
Billie Eilish, various artists
Episode: How the Role of the Record Producer Has Evolved w/ Finneas
Olivia Levin
Founder of Swifties for Eternity; author
Swifties for Eternity
Episode: How A Swiftie Turned Superfandom Into Big Business w/ Olivia Levin
Grayson Repp
DJ and producer at the intersection of sports and music
Independent artist / FIFA Sound collaborator
Episode: How To Build A Setlist For The FIFA World Cup w/ Grayson Repp
John Summit
EDM artist and founder of Experts Only label
Experts Only
Episode: How To Build A Dance Music Empire w/ John Summit
Jen Malone
Music supervisor and founder/CEO of Black and White Music
Black and White Music
Episode: How To Create The Perfect Film & TV Soundtrack w/ Jen Malone
Milana Lewis
CEO and founder of Stem, indie distributor
Stem
Episode: How So Much Music Ended Up Online w/ Milana Lewis
Seth England
CEO of Big Loud, responsible for Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Hardy
Big Loud
Episode: How Country Music Took Over Pop Culture w/ Seth England
Luana Lopez Lara
COO and co-founder of Kalshi
Kalshi
Episode: How Music Superfans Are Cashing In On Kalshi w/ Luana Lopes Lara
Oliver Schusser
Head of Apple Music, overseeing Apple Music, Apple TV+, sports, and podcasts
Apple
Episode: How Apple Music Is Redefining Streaming w/ Oliver Schusser

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Kristin Robinson
Host focused on music industry analysis, with Billboard as the affiliation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • High quality!!

    Really enjoying the episodes- go deep, have high class guests and Kristin as the host is going for it, curious herself … Thanks and keep the episodes coming! Best from Berlin/ Germany

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanne/Berlin
    Germany2 months ago
  • Podcast great - sound quality needs to be improved

    Great podcast and very interesting guests! Love listening to it while running in the morning. But guys: sound quality needs to be better. Consistent Loudness, Mic Quality, Mixing quality. One example: the episode with Suno. Can you hear the artifacts? Thank you for doing this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Just-do-it!
    Germany3 months ago
  • I knew this podcast would be good but not this good

    Kristin Robinson AND Amy Allen on the same podcast? Two of my favorite people in music? Yes please more of this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheefguy
    United States8 months ago

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Sound quality is variable; audiences notice inconsistent audio levels in some episodes.
A strong mix of top-tier guests and host leads to compelling, actionable insights.
High quality content with deep-didelity guests and Kristin at the helm.

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#65
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#40
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#98
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#46
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#145
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#151
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How A Swiftie Turned Superfandom Into Big Business w/ Olivia Levin
Q: What turned your Swifties for Eternity from a hobby into a career?
Moving to Nashville, losing a corporate job, and deciding to put her face on the account opened doors to brand deals, an opportunity at a talent agency, and ultimately a full-time business built around fan engagement and ticketing.
How To Build A Setlist For The FIFA World Cup w/ Grayson Repp
Q: How did you get into the intersection of sports and music?
Grayson explains his switch from competitive swimming to DJing, the influence of Scandinavian electronic acts, and how a FIFA Arab Cup floor-manager role evolved into a position curating music for major events.
How To Build A Dance Music Empire w/ John Summit
Q: How has adding vocals to your albums affected your relationship with fans?
It caused some initial backlash from early fans who felt Summit was changing his sound, but it ultimately allowed for broader musical storytelling and bigger records, while Summit remains committed to club-focused material as well.
How To Build A Dance Music Empire w/ John Summit
Q: How do you plan to scale from a single hit to a full arena tour?
By treating the arena run as a structured, multi-date plan, amortizing production costs across 20 dates, and leveraging the label, team, and fan support to ensure the production can be financially sustainable while expanding to new markets.
How To Build A Dance Music Empire w/ John Summit
Q: What was the thinking behind investing a million dollars for Madison Square Garden shows?
It was a landmark moment that proved the feasibility of an arena-scale career, serving as a proof of concept to demonstrate that a dedicated team and high production could translate club success into stadium-level experiences.

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What is Billboard On The Record about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused music podcast that brings sharp, insider conversations with executives, artists, and marketers shaping the industry. Episodes explore topics like catalog investments, AI in music, live touring dynamics, festival economies, and the mechanics of chart, licensing, and branding decisions. Guests range from catalog operators and platform leaders to top songwriters and producers, offering practical takeaways for anyone involved in music marketing, sponsorship, or strategy. A notable strength is the breadth of high-level industry access and data-driven angles on timely issues, from AI and royalties to big-ticket deals, while maintaining accessible, narrative-driven storytelling that helps listeners understand not just what is ha... more

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1. Finneas O'Connell
2. Olivia Levin
3. Grayson Repp
4. John Summit
5. Jen Malone
6. Milana Lewis
7. Seth England
8. Luana Lopez Lara

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