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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.

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Recent Guests

Ketch Secor
Member of The Old Crow Medicine Show, musician and educator
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Ketch Secor
Erick the Architect
Musician, producer, and founder of Flatbush Zombies era collaborator
Independent artist; previously worked with Apple, Vitamin Water, and various collaborators
Episode: Erick the Architect
Alison Ellwood
Director of Boy George & Culture Club
Episode: Alison Ellwood
David Beard
Author of All Summer Long, Conversations with The Beach Boys, From Surfin to Smile
Episode: David Beard
Bob Cavallo
Legendary manager and record executive
Episode: Bob Cavallo
Ashish Hemrajani
Founder and CEO of BookMyShow
BookMyShow
Episode: Ashish Hemrajani
Marsha Vlasic
Legendary talent agent
Episode: Marsha Vlasic
Lenny Kaye
Musician, author of Lightning Striking and Nuggets producer/curator
Episode: Lenny Kaye
Jonny Podell
Legendary talent agent in rock music
ABC Booking (historical); later BMF Enterprises
Episode: Jonny Podell

Host

Bob Lefsetz
Host of The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 715 ratings
  • Calm down.

    His interviews are like interrogations. This schmuck talks to his guests like he “of course!” knows everything and everyone. Oy vey.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States22 days ago
  • Schmuck.

    His interviews are like interrogations. This nebbish also talks to his guests like he “of course”! knows everything and everyone. Oy vey.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States4 months ago
  • Schmuck.

    His interviews are like interrogations. This nebbish also talks to his guests like he “of course”! knows everything and everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States5 months ago
  • Hope You Like Forwarding Ads

    I just discovered this podcast at someone else’s recommendation. Bob and his guests are typically great (unless they’re young and famous or old and British). Other than that, after the first season he decided to include several 2.5 minute ads randomly in each episode and they became a nuisance. I have been listening for about a month and am now in about Spring 2020. Not sure I can make it to 3/2026 if the bombardment of 3-minute ads continue

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Farmer Joe (sometimes GI)
    United States6 months ago
  • Mr. Interrogator.

    His interviews are more like an interrogation. This nebbish also talks to his guests like he knows everything and everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are deep-dive interviewed, offering rich, behind-the-scenes industry lore.
The host asks tough, uncovering questions that surface new angles on familiar topics.
The format rewards listeners who want history and practical takeaways in music business and media.

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Apple Podcasts
#169
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#183
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#247
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#224
Australia/Music

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David Beard
Q: What was your approach to interviewing, and how did you avoid the ' canned memory' trap?
He discusses using pebbled memory prompts and pacing questions to jog memories, along with bringing a photographer and recorder to capture off-the-cuff moments that reveal deeper histories.
David Beard
Q: How did you first get involved with The Beach Boys universe, and what drew you to their story?
Beard explains discovering Jan and Dean, the Hale of the Beach Boys lore through records, fanzines, and a growing fascination with their early dynamics, which led him to start The Quarterly and eventually to interviewing many of the band members.
Marsha Vlasic
Q: What was your experience breaking into higher-level agencies like ICM and later starting your own venture?
It was challenging due to gender dynamics and culture, but I leveraged proven relationships, delivered results, and eventually earned leadership roles; running my own setup demonstrated my commitment to autonomy, control, and building a defensible artist roster.
Marsha Vlasic
Q: How did you start in the agency world and what was your path to becoming a full agent?
I started in a tough, hands-on environment with a small agency where I did everything—from answering phones to booking tours—and gradually learned the mechanics of touring, client relationships, and deal-making, which prepared me to take on bigger rosters and leadership roles.
Lenny Kaye
Q: What was it like working with Patti Smith and the evolution of Horses?
Patti's artistry and demand for creative freedom shaped Horses; John Cale's production pushed for more arrangement and improvisation, while Patti and the team balanced avant experimentation with accessibility, culminating in a record that felt like a new kind of rock story combining poetry and music.

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Across episodes, the show leans into deep-dive conversations with legendary music-industry figures, documentary filmmakers, and artists. Topics frequently center on career trajectories, touring economies, rights and licensing, and the evolution of the music business from the analog era to streaming, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, behind-the-scenes decision making, and practical insights for navigating industry shifts. A standout quality is the host's willingness to ask long-form, candid questions that surface personal resilience, strategic pivots, and the human side of iconic careers, making it a rich resource for listeners who want both historical context and actionable takeaways for music, media, and live events. Notably, intervi... more

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Recent guests on The Bob Lefsetz Podcast include:

1. Ketch Secor
2. Erick the Architect
3. Alison Ellwood
4. David Beard
5. Bob Cavallo
6. Ashish Hemrajani
7. Marsha Vlasic
8. Lenny Kaye

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