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Bobby Owsinski"s Inner Circle Podcast

Interviews with music industry movers and shakers, tips, and news. Learn more at: https://sholink.to/bobbyowsinskidotcom.On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you"re in for an enlightening and engaging treat.So enjoy the show!

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39:01

Why Dead Digital Drums Force Engineers Back to Analog...

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2026/05/05

What makes a compressor become one of the most trusted pieces of gear in modern recording studios? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Dave Derr, founder of Empirical Labs and creator of the legendary Distressor. Dave shares the story behind the Distressor’s development, including how early studio challenges, dead drum sounds, 1176 experiments, and real-world testing helped shape one of the most widely used analog compressors in music production. He als...

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35:10

The Business Side of Singing That Nobody Teaches You...

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2026/04/28

What does it really take to turn a good voice into a sustainable music career? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby talks with vocal coach, singer, songwriter, and artist developer Patrice Peris about the voice, the business, and the habits that help independent artists move from practice room to real performance. Patrice shares why today’s singers need more than technique, including branding, web presence, booking strategy, emotional delivery, and a real understanding of ...

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36:24

How Ben Montague Is Saving the World's Greatest...

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2026/04/21

What happens to iconic guitar shops when the founders want to step away, and who makes sure those legendary brands do not disappear? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Ben Montague, Founder and CEO of The North American Guitar Global, TNAG, about vintage guitars, legacy music retail, trusted online selling, and the future of some of the world’s most respected guitar stores. Ben shares how he went from touring musician and guitar trader to b...

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29:08

How a Real Studio Survives in the AI Era | Tom Weir |...

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2026/04/14

What does it take to keep a commercial recording studio thriving as the music industry keeps changing? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby talks with Tom Weir, Grammy-winning engineer, producer, mixer, and owner of Studio City Sound, about how his studio continues to grow by expanding beyond traditional music recording into ADR, voiceover, livestreaming, Dolby Atmos, podcast production, and AI augmentation sessions. Tom shares how Studio City Sound adapted from its longti...

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33:33

Why AI Still Can't Replace a Mastering Engineer |...

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2026/04/07

What happens when a world-class mastering engineer tries to replace himself with AI, and fails? On Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby sits down with Jonathan Wyner, mastering engineer at M-Works, professor at Berklee College of Music, head of artistic technology initiatives for BEATL, and past president of the Audio Engineering Society, for a sharp, eye-opening conversation about AI mastering, music production, education, and the future of human creativity in the studio. Jonat...

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31:35

The Biggest Problem in Mixing Right Now fi. Richard...

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2026/03/31

What is the biggest problem in mixing right now, and why are so many modern sessions making that problem worse? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby sits down with multi-platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki, known for his work with Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Pink, to unpack what is really hurting mixes today. Richard explains why too many recording decisions are being postponed, how immersive audio changes the way mixe...

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30:54

Vocal Production Secrets (Why Compressor Presets...

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2026/03/24

Can compressor presets really fix a weak vocal, or are most mixers solving the wrong problem first? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton to unpack the art and science of vocal production, from performance psychology and gain envelope “microsurgery” to why a single vocal can connect more directly than a doubled one. The conversation also moves into inside out mixing, recording vocals flat, plugin minimalism, ...

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21:48

How to Stay Relevant in Today’s Music Business (And...

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2026/03/17

What does it really take to stay relevant in today’s music business when private equity is reshaping pro audio, viral success is far rarer than people think, and YouTube keeps gaining influence? In this solo episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby breaks down the latest music industry news and production trends, connecting the dots between business shifts, platform power, legacy gear, and loudness myths so artists, producers, mixers, and music creators can better underst...

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29:50

Will AI Replace Musicians? (What Most Artists Are...

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2026/03/10

Is AI really coming for your gig, or are most musicians worried about the wrong things entirely? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton breaks down what AI actually means for working artists, producers, and songwriters, and why the real advantage is still the human fingerprint that machines cannot touch. Craig unpacks new listener data that shows real pushback against AI-generated music, why fans still want to support human art...

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29:07

Are Recording Studios STILL Necessary for Music...

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2026/03/03

What role do commercial recording studios really play in today’s home studio world? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Sam Rudy, founder of Pro Studio Time, to explore whether studios are still necessary for modern music production, or simply a creative luxury. From writing camps and residential studios to AI disruption and changing booking habits, this conversation dives deep into how artists, managers, and labels are navigating studio choices in 2025. Sa...

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30:12

Why Immersive Audio Should Feel Familiar, Not...

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2026/02/24

What if immersive audio is not about the future at all, but about going back to how music was always meant to be heard? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Adrian Weidmann, CEO and founder of Immersive Design Labs, to unpack why Dolby Atmos and immersive audio have left so many engineers scrambling, and how the real breakthrough is not technology, but clarity. Adrian shares how his background in test and measurement, studio microphones, and live capture sha...

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30:03

Why WAITING to Be Discovered Is Holding Musicians...

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2026/02/17

What if the biggest thing holding musicians back is not talent, but mindset? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with DJ Bander, Zach Schnall, CEO of Bander Productions, to explore how artists can build real career momentum in today’s music business. From jazz roots to electronic dance music success, Zach shares how he transitioned genres, built a brand, invested in marketing, and developed the business skills most musicians ignore. This is a deep dive into bra...

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31:49

The Freelance Economy’s Biggest Problem as a Musician...

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2026/02/10

Is the gig economy really built to support musicians and freelancers, or is it setting them up to fail? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Ben Ikwaugwu, CEO of SoundCheck Live, about why the freelance economy is growing faster than the tools designed to support it. Drawing from his background as a professional vocalist and supply chain professional, Ben explains why fragmented communication, lack of systems, and one time execution pressure make it hard...

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31:10

How AI Is Reshaping Music Entirely | Bobby Owsinski's...

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2026/02/03

What really matters in music production when AI can generate songs, demos, and arrangements almost instantly? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with legendary Nashville engineer and producer Ed Seay to unpack how AI, modern songwriting practices, and changing production tools are reshaping the music business. From demo studios being bypassed to why human instinct still cannot be replaced, this conversation offers an inside look at where music has been and...

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32:05

The Music Industry's BIGGEST Problem (And How To...

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2026/01/27

Why Do Musicians Still Struggle to Grow a Fanbase in 2026? This week on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Prospect Hill drummer and FanFlowy co-founder Mark Roberge reveals how the music industry still lacks the systems that every other business takes for granted. From cost-per-acquisition to automated fan engagement, Mark shares why most artists burn out - and how FanFlowy was built to fix that. If you're serious about building a music career that scales, this is a must-listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS ...

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34:18

The Audio Innovator Who Started Over | Bobby...

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2026/01/20

What happens when a lifelong audio engineer suddenly can’t work in a studio anymore? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away from music production just as his career was thriving. But what began as a devastating setback became the catalyst for an entirely new cr...

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36:14

Why Sync Licensing Beats Going Viral | Bobby...

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2026/01/13

Can one sync placement change your entire music career? On this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, I’m joined by Chris SD - producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more than ever, and how indie artists can win big in film and TV without major labe...

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37:55

How a Grammy-Winning Engineer Reinvented Himself |...

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2026/01/06

What does a life in music look like when you follow curiosity instead of chasing titles? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, 7-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format - a musical novel - Brent’s stories reveal how passion and patience can outlast trends and change the indu...

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31:25

Music Industry Veteran Predicts 2026 Trends | Bobby...

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2025/12/30

What does the future really hold for music in 2026? In this solo episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby delivers a rapid-fire rundown of where the industry is headed, and what musicians, producers, and music pros need to prepare for right now. From AI-generated music to streaming platform shifts, gear market slowdowns, and major label controversies, these predictions cut through the hype and hit the heart of what’s changing. If you care about the music business, you can’t a...

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33:29

A Year In Review - The Music Industry In 2025 | Bobby...

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2025/12/23

2025 was wild. Is the music business finally changing for good? In this solo edition of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby breaks down the most important developments across music, audio, and tech in 2025. From AI-generated hits to Spotify insiders cashing out, this episode is packed with sharp insights that every music creator, producer, or business insider needs to hear. Whether you're trying to keep up or stay ahead, this annual year-in-review will leave you better informed and ready to...

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