Break the Business
Break the Business PodcastA show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment law (for non-lawyers), independent artists, and popular culture. Break the Business is recorded live on Thursdays at 9pm Eastern at twitch.tv/breakthebusiness. Catch the show on Mondays at 6pm on SiriusXM Channel 145 SLAM Radio and on all major podcast... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 526 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusinessEntertainment News | |||
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TOPICS: Ryan and Producer Lauren talk about the latest in the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit and what creators can do to speak out about the pending DOJ settlement; we answer a listener question about transitioning from being a full-time to part-time ... more
TOPICS: Ryan is confused about the “One Night Only” romantic comedy coming out soon; Ryan and Katie Z talk about the upcoming “I Am Rocky” biopic and how the story of the “Rocky” movie's production offers great lessons for indie artists. Our guest th... more
TOPICS: Ryan and Gideon King have a belated celebration of the Knicks' NBA title; the
UMAW launches the “Raise the Bar” campaign to get venues to pledge to adopt artist-
favorable terms in their venue contracts; we answer a listener question about ... more
TOPICS: By demanding that artists have established careers before signing them, are labels making themselves obsolete? Ryan answers a listener question about copyright registration; our guest this week is singer-songwriter Ammar Farooki. Ammar’s new ... more
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- Great way to learn about the music biz!
Sdyney and Sam and team work hard to ask the questions that need to be asked and answered as far as doing business in the music business. A great resource for anyone in the business or looking to get into it. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5aspenbeat handpicked music
United States5 years ago - Awesome podcast
Ryan the host puts together such an amazing show of facts, helpful tips and seriuos guests that can empower you to become a very informed independant artist, great work Ryan - Love the episode with Sync licesning expert Michael Elsner , so good, Thank you. Ric Chandler (Member of Electro Pop/Rock duo 'Lung'/composer/Musical Director/Drummer)
Apple Podcasts5ric chandler
United Kingdom5 years ago - Please turn up the volume on your Podcasts
Can you please turn up the volume when mixing your podcast is very low I have to turn the volume up on my device
Apple Podcasts1ZenasdHopsonUnited States6 years ago - Informative and entertaining
Great show Ryan. Liked episode 186 there. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a great book and reading through it a second time now. I’m not a musician myself but have dabbled in some minor league management and business startup for a few musician friends in the past. Looking to get back into it and I find your podcast very informative and motivating. Keep it up.
Apple Podcasts5Trudo (red-boy) BentlyUnited States7 years ago - Clever, Funny, Useful
Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable about a subject no one in the music industry wants you to know about. A great resource for aspiring musicians everywhere.
Apple Podcasts5KolorkhakiUnited States9 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Finland/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Brazil/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  Indonesia/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Spain/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Singapore/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Colombia/News/Entertainment News |
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A sharp, accessible look at the music business for indie creators and their supporters. Episodes frequently explore the economics of touring, the role of AI and new media in creation and distribution, live performance technology, rights and licensing, and direct-to-fan strategies. A distinguishing trait is the blend of practical how-tos (funding, ticketing, contracts, licensing) with candid industry anecdotes and a willingness to challenge traditional gatekeepers. Notable guests come from music, technology, media, and entrepreneurship, often discussing innovative platforms, legal considerations, and the evolving relationship between artists and audiences. This mix makes it especially valuable for independent artists, managers, marketers, an... more
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Recent guests on Break the Business include:
1. Nadim Rahman
2. Ammar Farooki
3. Diane DiSobbo
4. John Lister
5. Nick Cain
6. Russ Rieger
7. Martin Luther McCoy
8. Kelly Breaks
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