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The Biztape

The Biztape is a weekly podcast that serves as a catch-all for music business and media news of the week. As music industry professionals themselves, hosts Colin McKay and Joe Wasilewski provide insight into the technical and business world of these closed curtain industries drawing from their research and expertise. No topic is off-limits when discussing these secretive and elusive industries. Check out The Biztape! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok: @Thebiztape Email:

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#16- Lil Nas X’s Children's Book, Facebook Live...

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2020/09/16

Colin and Joe clarify on click bait when it comes to the updates to Facebook’s guidelines on music livestreams and the RIAA recorded music revenue report. The epidemic continues to do exactly what's expected in the music industry but also gets really really weird with streaming karaoke and a Lil Nas X children’s book. Are Colin and Joe more reliable sources than your friend reading just the headline of an article of Facebook? Find out on Episode 16! Clarification: *Colin Calls the RIAA, "The

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63:39

#15- Travis Scott and McDonald's Partnership, USPS's...

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2020/09/09

Colin and Joe juxtapose the sad state of the music business with the power of “Memes” in music. Indies and Artist struggle while Travis Scott sells a 90$ chicken nugget pillow. For every problem facing the music industry, Fortnite is preparing another concert. It’s getting a little weird in episode 15 of That’s Showbiz Baby. Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles mentioned: USPS

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70:57

#14- Big Wins at the VMAs, Germany’s “Return to Live”...

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2020/09/02

Colin and Joe talk about Germany and US (Nashville) concerts as they try to find the balance in precautions and experience for the consumer while dealing with government ordinances. On the back-end, Crews across the world and industry battle with how to keep quality versus safety on sets. Joe and Colin also talk about the contrasting world of the VMAs and physical media who are both doing well in these unprecedented times. Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook:

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55:47

#13- Britney Spears Conservatorship extended, BTS and...

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2020/08/26

It’s Britney B*tch! Colin and Joe talk about her conservatorship as well as the newer stars breaking radio and YouTube records. Spotify moves into their first paid sponsorship ever while surprisingly Napster is being bought. Find out more in our concise breakdowns of the music business and media this week! Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles mentioned: Britney Spears

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78:14

#12- Nicki Minaj v Tracy Chapman Lawsuit, Online...

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2020/08/19

The music industry may be halted but that doesn’t mean that the industry isn’t making moves. Joe and Colin discuss the Nicki Minaj v Tracy Chapman lawsuit, country music dealing with COVID, big companies moving into ticket events, and Concord music group’s acquisition of the Imagine Dragons back catalog. New precedents in sampling, the market of ticketed events, and how Concord could be the next to make a “big 4” in music on That’s Showbiz Baby episode 12. Socials: Twitter:

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64:45

#11- Jeff Bezos Blind to Twitch Royalties, Google...

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2020/08/12

Joe and Colin choose their words wisely as Amazon and China act to suppress what is said about them. Smash mouth gives a look at what could be the normal for shows for the foreseeable future with COVID-19 for the worse. Will Amazon come after Colin and Joe for having two topics about *REDACTED BY AMAZON*? Find out. Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles mentioned: Smash Mouth show to

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76:47

#10- Microsoft Buying TikTok?, The Big Three’s...

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2020/08/05

Joe and Colin talk how the tech giants and social media companies are making moves while the Big Three (WMG, Sony, Universal) show how they are doing with a whole quarter of COVID affecting the industry. Nothing is certain but this could be the next big moves for tech giants when it comes to music and media! Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles Mentioned: Spotify CEO on

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80:20

#9- The Ellen Show Toxic Workplace, Taylor Swift...

The Biztape ·

2020/07/30

In this episode, Colin and Joe talk about live entertainment with the remains of the 2020 tour shown in the Billboard charts and the virtual festival of Tomorowland. The Ellen Show faces a toxic workplace investigation while The Chicks return to number 1 on the Country Charts. Chart reviews, the future of traditional album advertising, TikTok’s huge publishing deal and more in Episode 9. Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email:

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72:23

#8- Logic's Retirement, Burger Records Shutdown,...

The Biztape ·

2020/07/22

Joe and Colin go into Logic’s retirement and Twitch deal, England’s social distancing concerts, and Juice World posthumously at No. 1. Joe and Colin also discuss the dumpster fire and disgrace that is the Burger Records shutdown. TRIGGER WARNING, our last story about Burger Records details graphic sexual assault and violence towards women. The podcast has a warning about this at the start of the episode, before the story, and before the graphic content. The story ends at 1:08:03 if you want to skip

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73:20

#7- Lady A Lawsuit, Billboard Chart Changes, Migos...

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2020/07/16

Joe and Colin explore the ongoing cases of the battle for Lady A and Migos suing their Talent Lawyer. Trademark law and lawyers are the main topic along with news of the destruction of the strategy commonly used to climb the Billboard charts. Who could win, who could lose, and who's gonna pay for the lawyers in Episode 7 of That's Showbiz Baby. Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles

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#6- Kanye 2020, Studios Reopening, TikTok Potential Ban

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2020/07/07

Colin and Joe discuss the intersection of political campaigns and music from Kanye 2020 to PRO Licenses. While, Tik Tok tries not to be banned in the US and the UK bails out arts and culture in the country. The real question remains: will Joe stop using Tik Tok? Socials: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Instagram: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email: thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles

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80:29

#5- Making an Album in Prison, Chase Rice...

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2020/06/30

In our longest episode yet, Joe and Colin talk about coronavirus shows from contact tracing apps and temperature takers to the contrast of Chase Rice’s concert with little to no precautions. Updates on Garth Brooks’s drive In show, award show changes and winners, and more in the most anticipated episode yet. SOCIALS and CONTACT: Twitter: @showbizbabypod Instagram and Facebook: @thatsshowbizbabypodcast Email - thatsshowbizbabypodcast@gmail.com Articles Mentioned: South Korea Contact Tracing

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65:55

#4- Grammy Changes, Unemployment's Broken, Spotify...

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2020/06/19

Joe and Colin talk about Grammy name changes, the CARE act's effect on freelance unemployment, some Nashville music news and much more in this jam packed episode. Buckle up for a bunch of topics. Articles mentioned: Grammy news: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/11/entertainment/grammys-rename-urban-category-intl-scli/index.html https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/recording-academy-announces-changes-63rd-annual-grammys-releases-rules-and-guidelines Dolly Parton Bust:

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63:08

#3- PR Nightmares, Venue Closures, but The PS5 is On...

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2020/06/12

All Things Music Business and Media Podcast. Joe and Colin talk PR responses from Fulltone and Lady Antebellum to the surrounding BLM movement and protests while COVID-19 and the lockdown continue to decimate the entertainment industry fiscally. Could gaming, esports, and video game streams be a step in diversifying income for the music industry? Articles

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63:21

#2- #BlackOutTuesday, Killer Mike Speaks Out, and The...

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2020/06/03

Master Google Doc containing instructions, articles, and advice about Black Lives Matter and Protests: https://tinyurl.com/y7mcecq3 #blacklivesmatter Colin and Joe explore the responses of media companies and artists to the death of George Floyd and the surrounding protests. Simultaneously, Joe and Colin discuss the ongoing strategies of the entertainment professionals during the pandemic. Articles

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60:34

#1- Fortnite, Fake Spotify Accounts, and Social...

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2020/05/20

All Things Music Business and Media Podcast. In the premier episode of "That's Showbiz Baby", cohosts Joseph Wasilewski and Colin McKay talk about Fortnite concerts and the future of Spotify. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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