The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark Sutherland
The Money TrenchThe Money Trench (TMT) is The Music Industry Podcast from presenter Mark Sutherland and exec producer Mike Walsh, produced by Tape Notes and supported by Sound On and Tixel. Each Monday, we will dissect the biggest music industry news stories of the previous week, in the company of one of the industry’s most influential executives. Followed by a deep dive into that exec’s career in music, includin... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsBusiness NewsMusicNews | |||
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Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Ammo Talwar, founder of Punch Records and Parlay Records.
As a Birmingham-based exec and a leading advocate for cultural diversity, Ammo is here to give his thoughts on how the industry can b... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is in Manchester at Beyond The Music, and he is joined by Molly Neuman, President of CD Baby.
At the head of one of the world’s largest DIY distribution platforms, Molly possesses a unique insight into bu... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by James Sandom, founder of Red Light Management UK.
After nearly 30 years at the forefront of artist management, James is here to share his expertise on what makes a good manager and how he has... more
Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Sarah Pearson and Oli Wilson of Beyond the Music.
Ahead of Beyond the Music in Media City, Salford, Sarah and Oli share their vision for decentralising the industry, and bringing the music bu... more
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- Love the show - disappointed ticketmaster got off lightly
I love the show and listen every week but was extremely disappointed with the Sarah Slater interview - I like most of my peers in the business view ticketmaster with suspicion at best. I feel the interview was very light on a number of issues ie not pushing on the grass roots levy for an actual answer, not calling out the dynamic pricing for the oasis gig - how can it be explained that my wife got tickets for murrayfield at face value £120 yet 30 mins later when I got to the top of the queue wor... more
Apple Podcasts5Huds0n
United Kingdom2 months ago - Love this!
Coming up for 100 episodes, this is, in my opinion, the best music industry podcast out there.
Amazing guests with fantastic stories and anecdotes, numerous recommendations for new music, all held together by two industry legends, Mark Sutherland & Mike Walsh.
Thanks and keep up the great work 🎶👍🏼😎
Apple Podcasts5Geoff GLAM.REDUnited Kingdom3 months ago - A must for anyone in the Music Industry or thinking about a career in the Industry.
This podcast literally had me hooked. I was late to the party but once I was in, I went straight back to the beginning to listen to every episode.
It has great guests, facts, figures and real life stories not to forget tips.
Looking forward to what’s next for 2026
Apple Podcasts5cscaddenUnited Kingdom10 months ago - Brilliant
Hi Mike, hi Mark - forgot all the months to write- I’m in from beginning on and listened to almost every episode. Really enjoying it! Great mix of guests and so much good inside and Entertianment . Keep it coming- all the best from Berlin - Tessy Schulz
Apple Podcasts5Susanne/Berlin
Germanya year ago - A blast!
So informative and entertaining
Apple Podcasts5Scarlett RhettUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #154 |  United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #248 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | Germany/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  Italy/Music/Music Interviews |
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What is The Money Trench about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly deep dive into major music industry stories, anchored by high-level executives and seasoned industry observers. Discussions typically weave current market dynamics—ticketing, streaming economics, AI and data, live events, and policy shifts—with personal career retrospectives from guests who've shaped labels, management, publishing, and touring. The episodes tend to pair sharp analysis of industry trends with backstage anecdotes and practical lessons for professionals across artists, managers, venues, and platforms. A standout pattern is the breadth of guest backgrounds, from publishing and promotion to live touring and tech-enabled fan experiences, offering both historical context and fresh perspectives on where the industry is hea... more
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Recent guests on The Money Trench include:
1. Ammo Talwar
2. Molly Neuman
3. James Sandom
4. Sarah Pearson
5. Oli Wilson
6. Samantha Moy
7. Cam Pia
8. Martin Goldschmidt
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