
Decibel and Docket is a podcast at the intersection of the music business, live entertainment and the justice system. Hosted by veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, this weekly podcast examines major legal stories and headlines affecting artists, content creators and the business of culture.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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What happens when an artificial intelligence system is told to complete a task—and decides the easiest path is to break the rules?
In Episode 29 of Decibel & Docket, veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Michael Seville open with... more
Snitches get stitches but what about deponents?
A new development in the unsolved killing of Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler raises major questions about the relationship between civil litigation and criminal investigations—and what sworn testim... more
StubHub is facing one of the toughest stretches in its history—and this week, Decibel & Docket breaks down why.
Veteran music business journalist Dave Brooks and entertainment attorney Michael Seville are joined by entrepreneur and activist Randy Ni... more
In this explosive episode of Decibel & Docket, Dave Brooks is joined by ticketing reform advocate Randy Nichols for a deep dive into one of the live entertainment industry’s most contentious battles: the war over ticket resale, speculative listings, ... more
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A sharp, policy-forward look at the business of live entertainment, with a focus on ticketing marketplaces, antitrust regulatory action, and the evolving legal frameworks shaping artists, venues, and fans. Across episodes, conversations frequently center on Live Nation/Ticketmaster dynamics, arbitration and litigation, governance and fiduciary concerns in marketplaces, and consumer-facing issues like World Cup ticket fraud and resale regulation. The show often blends rigorous legal analysis with industry storytelling, insider perspectives, and practical guidance for anyone involved in the live events ecosystem. A notable strength is bringing together lawyers, industry executives, journalists, and policy advocates to explore how regulation, ... more
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Recent guests on Decibel and Docket include:
1. Randy Nichols
2. Emily Stewart
3. Patrick Ryan
4. Thomas Cussins
5. Eric Hovenkamp
6. Jason Bernstein
7. Scott Friedman
8. Andrew Dreskin
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