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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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1:01:14

BTB Ep 415: The dangers of beat licensing; Michaela...

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2024/02/18

TOPICS: Super Bowl and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift recap; Cetaphil’s Super Bowl ad and the lessons that creators can learn from it; the dangers of beat licensing; our guests this week are Michaela Shilohand Andrea Mullen from community-based record label HRDRV. In April, our guests will be hosting BetaFest, a full-day music industry experience in Brooklyn. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visiting HRDRV.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes,

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1:01:39

BTB Ep 414: More on the UMG - TikTok Saga; music...

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2024/02/11

TOPICS: What does “mother is mothering” mean?; The UMG-TikTok saga continues, and Ryan talks about just how much music rightsholders are underpaid on the platform; ElisaRockDoc career update; our guest this week is music publicist Sasha Pisterman of SDP Digital. Our guest’s course “The CompleteMusic PR Playbook” is available now. You can find out more by visiting www.sdp-digital.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan

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1:00:28

BTB Ep 413: UMG pulled its music from TikTok; we...

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2024/02/04

TOPICS: Ryan has a big show announcement; Ryan and Zak talk about the clash between Universal MusicGroup and TikTok in which UMG pulled all of its music from the video platform amid a licensing standoff (and UMG’s artists are caught in the middle!); we interview entertainment industry CPA Nischay Rawalto talk about how creative professionals can more effectively manage their money. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting nrtaxandconsulting.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the

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1:01:22

BTB Ep 412: Music executive Michael Mauldin; when do...

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2024/01/28

TOPICS: We interview music executive Michael Mauldin of the Black American Music Association; JamesVan Der Beek loses a lawsuit against SiriusXM, which gives rise to the question, “When do e-mails create a contract?”; Ryan and Gideon play the word association game “Two Word Trigger”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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1:00:04

BTB Ep 411: New government reporting requirement for...

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2024/01/21

TOPICS: Ryan is sad that his Dolphins are out of the playoffs, but is happy that Taylor Swift is happy; why artists need to care about the US Corporate Transparency Act that just went into effect; growing your fan base; we interview Round Room Live co-presidents Steven Shaw and Jonathan Linden. Sesame Street Live will begin its tour in April and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.roundroomlive.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes,

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1:03:26

BTB Ep 410: SAG - AFTRA is allowing AI voice - over...

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2024/01/14

TOPICS: SAG-AFTRA just cut a deal for voice-over artists to be used for AI in video games, and ElisaRockDoc has some strong feelings about it; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview social justice leader and Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins about the latest edition of his graphic novel series, “1/6”.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.onesixcomics.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan

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1:01:03

BTB Ep 409: Creating easy music videos on CD Baby;...

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2024/01/07

TOPICS: Ryan and Zak Sloan realize how horrifying the public domain Steamboat Willie cartoon actually is; video creation platform partners with CD Baby to allow CD Baby users to easily create music videos; we interview acclaimed Jazz Pianist and Open Studio founder Peter Martin. Peter's latest album, “PeterMartin and Generation S,” dropped last month and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.petermartinmusic.com and www.openstudiojazz.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the

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1:03:10

BTB Ep 408: Should college students major in being an...

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2023/12/31

TOPICS: Colleges are offering courses and majors in being an influencer—would you enroll?; Weinterivew entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, and Fave CEO Jacquelle Horton. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.faveforfans.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 about the show

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BTB Ep 407: Public Domain Day; social entrepreneur...

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2023/12/24

TOPICS: January 1, 2024 is Public Domain Day (does that mean that Mickey Mouse and Tigger will belong to everyone?); the Estate of JRR Tolkien goes after an unauthorized sequel to Lord of the Rings; we interview social entrepreneur and Music Will Interim CEO Janice Polizzotto. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.musicwill.orgRate/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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1:01:20

BTB Ep 406: Luke Combs turns a potential scandal into...

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2023/12/17

TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Z talk about how country Singer Luke Combs accidentally sued a fan forcopyright infringement, and turned it into a PR success story (teaching us all some great lessons along the way); AI Overlord Tip of the Week; we interview crooner and author Russ Lorenson about finding happiness after his cancer diagnosis and still creating fulfilling art. Russ’ new album “Standard Time: Live in New York” is available now. Find out more by visiting www.russlorenson.comRate/review/subscribe

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1:01:21

BTB Ep 405: Who pays artists better, Spotify or...

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2023/12/10

TOPICS: How can a 1958 Christmas song become the Billboard Hot 100 #1 in 2023?; Hank Greenrevealed how much he gets paid for his TikTok videos; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; Taylor Swift earnedover $100 million on Spotify this year; we interview Timothy Patch, co-founder of event company Daybreaker. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.daybreaker.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair

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1:00:42

BTB Ep 404: The first 100% AI musician; Mike Fink...

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2023/12/03

TOPICS: Anna Indiana is the first 100% AI musician, and Ryan and co-host Gideon King are not fans; is thel ine blurring between social media and traditional broadcast media; we interview Distrokid Director of Creative Services Mike Fink. Find out more about Distrokid’s distribution services for musicians by visiting distrokid.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

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1:00:09

BTB Ep 403: Taylor Lorenz of the Washington Post...

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2023/11/26

TOPICS: Rob Abelow’s predictions about the future of music; ElisaRockDoc career update; we interview Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz about her new book "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.” Taylor’s book is available whenever books are sold and you can find out more by visiting www.extremelyonlinebook.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break

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1:03:51

BTB Ep 402: Breaking down the SAG - AFTRA deal; Music...

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2023/11/19

TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Zaccardi break down the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike and discuss how the actors did on their deal; dealing with burnout as a creator; we interview Music Will Founder Dave Wish about how his organization Music Will helps all students in schools discover their inner musician (that every person has within them!). You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.musicwill.org.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and

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1:02:37

BTB Ep 401: A Taylor Swift law school class?; Cat...

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2023/11/12

TOPICS: The University of Miami is offering a law school class all about Taylor Swift, and Ryan talks to the professor who created it; Vince Vance is suing Mariah Carey for copyright infringement (again!); we interview Live Music Society Executive Director Cat Henry to talk about the work that her amazingorganization does to save small venues throughout the United States. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.livemusicsociety.org.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business

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1:04:03

BTB Ep 400: It’s our 400 th episode! We interview...

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2023/11/05

TOPICS: We are celebrating our 400th episode! Ryan and co-host Gideon King talk about the differences in payouts between Spotify and Apple Music and discuss whether streaming services might actually start to charge artists to use their platforms. Our guest this week is acclaimed indie documentary filmmaker Nancy Kates, director of the iconic 2003 documentary Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google

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59:17

BTB Ep 399: Spotify is changing its royalty policies;...

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2023/10/29

TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Zaccardi talk about the Billboard’s list of the Top 100 songs to never make the Billboard Hot 100; Spotify is changing its royalty policies; how artists can promote themselves organically. On this week’s show, we also have a special interview with U.S. Representative Deborah Ross (D-NC) to talk about her new bill the “Protect Working Musicians Act,” and how this law could help level the playing field with indie creators and tech platforms. You can find out more about our

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1:10:04

BTB Ep 398: An entertainment lawyer’s perspective on...

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2023/10/22

TOPICS: We have a spooky Halloween episode this week! Ryan and Gideon King swap ghost stories; we talk about entertainment law legend Donald Passman’s recent Billboard interview in which he talksabout how the music industry has evolved; what should artists look for in a good entertainment lawyer;we interview Grammy award-winning songwriters Evan Bogart and Amanda Warner of LVCRFT abouttheir latest Halloween album “V”. Find out more by visiting LVCRFT.net.Song: “Everyday is Halloween” by

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58:04

BTB Ep 397: Did Drake rip off the Pet Shop Boys?;...

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2023/10/15

TOPICS: Ryan has recovered from covid!; Did Drake rip off the Pet Shop Boys; AI Overlord Tip of the Week; We interview Brooklyn Bowl Nashville General Manager Sara Barnett. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville.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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1:00:47

BTB Ep 396: Ryan’s out sick and Lauren and Gideon...

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2023/10/08

TOPICS: Recommend documentary “Squaring the Circle”, Is there value in cover art? ; Ed Sheeran releases independent album on his own label Gingerbread Man Records; Staying inspired for songwriting, Do we need pain and sadness to create?; Interview with Singer/Songwriter Frankie Raye where she plays her new song “Foot in Mouth” Live. Find out more about our guest at www.FrankieRaye.com ; Supreme Court copyright case; and strike update: congrats to WGA and support for SAG/Aftra. Rate/review/subscribe

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