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Welcome to the Music Lounge Podcast

Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

“Welcome To The Music Lounge” delves into the exclusive world of MTV’s Music Department during the height of Total Request Live. Podcast hosts and former MTV Music Department employees Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte chat with MTV and record label executives, music programmers, VJs, and artists about the Music Lounge on the 25th floor of MTV that would make or break an artist such as Britney Spears, Eminem and Destiny’s Child. It’s a nostalgic journey packed with interviews, insights, and a few

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Ep 37: Susan, Andrew and Perry dive into their...

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2025/05/01

Welcome to the Music Lounge dives into our favorite MTV Unplugged episodes this week, with host Andrew Schiffman exploring the iconic (and nearly derailed) 1996 Oasis performance. Also hosted by Hosted by Perry Turcotte and Susan Natoli.

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Ep 36: Atlas Genius

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2025/04/24

Atlas Genius fans! 🎸 Keith Jeffery joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week! Hear how MTV & SiriusXM Alt Nation helped launch "Trojans"! 🔥 Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

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00:59:26

Ep 35: Diane van Horn, VP Video Promotion, Elektra...

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2025/04/17

Buckle up! 🚌 Diane van Horn joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week with a story about a van ride with Busta Rhymes and Eminem! 😂 That's just the tip of the iceberg - tune in for more amazing stories! Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte.

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00:46:29

Ep 34: Michelle Welch, Video Promotion Columbia Records

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2025/04/10

Michelle Welch shares this incredible story on Welcome to the Music Lounge this week. Hear her epic stories hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

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00:46:47

Ep 33: Rob Dixter, TRL Producer

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2025/04/03

Get ready for some TRL gold! 🌟 We've got Rob Dixter, a TRL producer, on the show this week. And yes, there are stories!

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Ep 32: Jim Shearer, MTV2 VJ

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2025/03/27

Psst... wanna know how Jim Shearer became THE voice of MTV2 in the 2000s? 🤫 We're spilling the secrets! 🎤 Hear the inside scoop! 🔥

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Ep 31: Susan, Andrew and Perry discuss the TRL...

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2025/03/20

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! We're excited to introduce a new feature on Welcome to the Music Lounge! This episode focuses on the TRL Top 10 Countdown from March 6, 2000, highlighting the best music videos of that era. Listen or watch now hosted by Andrew Schiffman, Perry Turcotte and special guest host, Susan Natoli!!!

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Ep 30: Vinnie Potestivo, Visibility Expert

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2025/03/13

From launching MTV series from Punk’d and The Osbournes to developing the personal brands of Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, Ashton Kutcher, and Beyoncé Carter, his work has defined pop culture and influenced the media landscape. Dive in and hear his stories hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!!

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Ep 29: Tuma Basa, Director Black Music & Culture,...

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2025/02/27

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tuma Basa, former MTV Music Programming Executive, currently Director Black Music & Culture, YouTube

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00:52:54

Ep 28: Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of...

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2025/02/20

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1, current CEO/President PBS/NPR Buffalo/Toronto Public Media.

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Ep 27: Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music...

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2025/02/13

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent .

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Ep 26: Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer

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2025/02/06

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer.

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00:53:10

Ep 25: Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director...

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2025/01/30

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo

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00:38:27

Ep 24: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew...

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2025/01/23

Join Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte, and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV programming legends, as they reminisce about their favorite artists from the TRL era.

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Ep 23: Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy,...

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2025/01/16

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group.

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00:47:23

Ep 22: Lou Smith, head honcho, DLJ Music & Video...

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2025/01/09

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Lou Smith, head honcho at DLJ Music & Video Promotion.His career started at Elektra Records where he worked music video promotion for Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, just to name a few.

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Ep 21: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew...

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2025/01/02

Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman take a deeper dive into their career journey and the perks of working at MTV.

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Ep 20: Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music...

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2024/12/19

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music Integration Director. He was so devoted to his job, he gave the shirt off his back to Jesse James Decker.

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Ep 19: Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming...

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2024/12/12

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming Director and manager of Interpol. He shares stories about Alanis Morisette singing directly to him in a room filled with MTV VIPs and shooting freestyle with an unknown Eminem.

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Ep 18: Jason Pleskow, former music executive at...

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2024/12/05

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Jason Pleskow, former music executive at Atlantic and Columbia Records. He’s worked with Lenny Kravtiz, Janet Jackson, Smashing Pumpkins, Spice Girls, and was behind the scenes wheeling the ice cream cart in 1515 when Mariah Carey surprised Carson Daly on TRL.

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