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Break the Business

Break the Business Podcast

A 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 platforms! If you"d like to be a guest or have any questions, please send us an email at

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1:00:47

BTB Ep 335: ElisaRockDoc is guest hosting; TuneCore...

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2022/07/24

TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc is guest hosting the program while Ryan is welcoming his new baby into the world. Elisa has plenty of great indie creator empowering topics to share (video game releases/ Twitch Charity mode for fundraising), and she will also interview TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson about her service’s new unlimited pricing program. You can find out more by visiting www.tunecore.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow

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1:01:07

BTB Ep 334: Ryan’s big announcement; we interview...

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2022/07/17

TOPICS: Ryan has a BIG announcement; why Lofi Girl’s YouTube takedown is bad news for indie creators; we interview comedian and actress Helen Hong. Helen’s new special “Well Hong” is available now and you can find out more about her work by visiting www.helenhong.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend

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58:55

BTB Ep 333: Are TikTok sketches copyrightable?; we...

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2022/07/10

TOPICS: We talk about the recent lawsuit involving a TikTok creator suing a popular sketch comedian for copyright infringement. TikTok sensation Chasyn stops by to perform his new song “Real” and to talkabout his recent viral videos. Ryan, Katie, and Chasyn share some great advice for our creator viewers and listeners along the way.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast

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58:02

BTB Ep 331: Setting up producer agreements; we...

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2022/06/26

TOPICS: Why artists probably don’t need to form companies in Delaware (no matter what people may tell them); we answer a listener question about setting up producer agreements; why artists should create lyric videos. We interview neoclassical pianist BLKBOK about his new album, playing with Rihanna and Justin Timberlake, and his social justice projects. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.blkbok.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes,

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1:07:07

BTB Ep 330: New Grammy categories; we interview music...

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2022/06/19

TOPICS: We talk about the new Grammy categories for the 2023 telecast (including the new Best Soundtrack for Video Games category); how to audition for a talent agent; we interview music legendRobert Randolph about his new Juneteenth Unityfest block partyand concert event on June 19th in Brooklyn. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.juneteenthunityfest.com andwww.robertrandolph.net.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and

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58:44

BTB Ep 329: The ridiculous Mariah Carey copyright...

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2022/06/12

TOPICS: How indie artist nobodylikesyoupat created a TikTok hit by letting fans into his creative process; we talk about the ridiculous Mariah Carey copyright lawsuit; we interview indie-folk artist RubyGreenberg. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.rubygreenberg.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on

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1:02:38

BTB Ep 328: Learning how to produce music; musician...

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2022/06/05

TOPICS: Ryan and co-host Zak Sloan talk about how musicians can learn how to produce music without having to pay for expensive schools; we interview musician, magician, and social entrepreneur KenNewman about his charity Blanket the Homeless. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.blanketthehomeless.org and www.kennewmanmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business

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53:56

BTB Ep 327: Labels and Indies are all using TikTok;...

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2022/05/29

TOPICS: We talk about how labels are having their artists use the same TikTok promotion techniques as indie artists; we interview CEO of social music platform Needle. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.needlemusic.co and you can download Needle in app stores.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and

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59:28

BTB Ep 326: Getting TikTokers paid; Asian American...

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2022/05/22

TOPICS: Giving credit to creators for TikTok trends; TikTok Pulse is a new revenue source for TikTok creators; we interview Sherry-Lynn Lee and Ariadne Mila. Sherry-Lynn and Ariadne are Asian-American creators and co-hosts of the podcast “Nuances: Beyond first impressions with the Asian Diaspora.” You can check out “Nuances” on all major podcast platforms.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the

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59:09

BTB Ep 325: Why record deals are like bad VC deals;...

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2022/05/15

TOPICS: Why record deals are like bad VC deals; anti-Disney copyright bills are diverting us away from copyright reform that can actually help creators; we talk to JackTrip COO Russ Gavin about hiscompany’s innovations with allowing musicians to jam in real-time remotely. You can find out more about your guest’s work by visitingwww.jacktrip.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business

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1:00:34

BTB Ep 324: Why musicians can’t “sleep in the van”;...

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2022/05/08

TOPICS: Why musicians can’t “sleep in the van”; we break down Eurovision 2022 with Ross Barber-Smith of Electric Kiwi; we talk to Bruce Wawrzyniak of Now Hear This Entertainment about effective interview techniques for indie creators. You can find out moreabout our guest’s work by visiting www.NHTE.net and www.interviewtipscourse.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast

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1:00:53

BTB Ep 323: Elon’s buying Twitter?; Billboard’s best...

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2022/05/01

TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc breaks down Pax East and changes to convention culture post-COVID; we talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase; Billboard’s best songs of 2002; what makes a song a one-hit-wonder.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's

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1:00:23

BTB Ep 322: The Fair Act for California label...

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2022/04/24

TOPICS: Labels are trying to stop changes to California law that would provide relief to artists signed to record deals in California; we also talk about Easter egg hunts; we interview Darryl Hurs of the Indie101 Online Music Conference. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indie101.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the

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1:00:55

BTB Ep 321: Spotify Discovery Mode; Sarah Haines...

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2022/04/17

TOPICS: Spotify’s Discovery Mode is under fire from members of Congress; accusations of plagiarism in true crime podcasting; we interview indie singer-songwriter and violinist Sarah Elizabeth Haines about her new album and working in the touring company of Hamilton. Sarah’s new album “Castaway” is available now and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.sehaines.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow

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1:00:20

BTB Ep 320: “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” wins...

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2022/04/10

TOPICS: How indie creator TikTokers Barlow & Bear won a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album for “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”; we interview music manager and coach Vinny Ribas about how toavoid music industry scams. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indieconnect.com and www.cartne.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like

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1:00:36

BTB Ep 319: Relief for label-signed artists in CA;...

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2022/04/03

TOPICS: The California legislature could be making it easier for label artists to terminate their record deals after 7 years; the Supreme Court is ruling on a case that could be impacting indie creators; we interview music executive Rusty Harmon of Vere Music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.veremusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast

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1:00:56

BTB Ep 318: We interview Mike Errico about his new...

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2022/03/27

TOPICS: Ryan and ElisaRockDoc talk about new video games that they are excited about; Ryan interviews songwriter and NYU professor Mike Errico about his new book “Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter.” It’s available now!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show

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59:47

BTB Ep 317: Spotify Discovery mode; we interview...

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2022/03/20

TOPICS: Spotify Discovery mode (is it an effective promotional tool or modern-day payola?); TikTok launches its own distribution service; we interview singer-songwriter Ava Kay about mental health andthe creative process. You can follow our guest @avakaymusic on Twitter and you can check out her new music video for her song "Go,” which is available now!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the

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59:11

BTB Ep 316: Ella Travolta open verse challenge; JT...

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2022/03/13

TOPICS: We talk about singer Ella Travolta’s open verse TikTok challenge and invite our listeners to participate. We also interview producer JT Daly about creating a musical with the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz sports talk podcast. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.jtdalymusic.com. Submit your Ella Travolta open verse videos to breakthebusiness@gmail.comor to @ryankair on Twitter.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher,

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1:00:00

BTB Ep 315: TikTok expands its video length; producer...

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2022/03/06

TOPICS: TikTok expands its maximum video length from 3 minutes to 10 minutes; Dua Lipa copyright lawsuit; we interview producer, DJ, andentrepreneur Bill “Downupright” Boulden about their latest EPand we get their thoughts on NFT’s in music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.soundcloud.com/downupright.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast

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