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Guess That Record

Guess That Record is a podcast hosted by Canadian musician Jackson Reed. Each week Jackson will sit down with a special guest for an in-depth interview about their career and experiences. Then, the guest will have to guess which album Jackson pulled from his collection, leading to a discussion about the record. A show for anyone that’s a fan of music, Guess That Record will be posting new episodes on Wednesdays! Follow us on Instagram @guessthatrecord

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Episode 44 (Pete Muller)

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2026/02/11

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing Pete Muller! After achieving success in quantitative finance, he found himself yearning to fulfill his creative urges. Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and running a company, he continued to write and perform – eventually releasing a series of albums that would lead to dates with the likes of John Oates, Lisa Loeb, Jimmy Webb, Livingston Taylor, and Paul Thorn, along with festival slots everywhere from Telluride to Montreux. In this interview,

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Episode 43 (Billy West)

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2026/01/28

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson is joined by Billy West! One of the greatest voice actors of all time, Billy has appeared in numerous productions over the course of his storied career. He is best known for his work on Futurama, voicing the lead characters of Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg. He also appears in Space Jam as Bugs Bunny, as well as shows like Doug, and The Ren & Stimpy Show. He's also a musician who's collaborated with names like Brian Wilson, and Lou Reed

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36:57

Episode 42 (Kenny Aronoff)

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2026/01/14

The first Guess That Record of 2026 features Jackson speaking with Kenny Aronoff! Named one of the 100 greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone, Kenny remains one of the most in demand performers behind the kit in the music industry. He's worked with John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Sammy Hagar, The Rolling Stones, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Kenny talk about recording hit songs with John Mellencamp, his unexpected gig with Sammy Hagar, and when Jackson and Kenny made a song

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48:45

Episode 41 (Matt Bissonette)

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2025/12/03

On Guess That Record, Jackson welcomes successful bassist Matt Bissonette to the podcast! Matt has been active in the music industry since the 1980s, becoming one of the most in demand bass players for some of the biggest names in music. Matt has had the chance to work with Elton John, Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, and many more. In this episode, Jackson and Matt talk about his early days in music, hearing stories from Ringo Starr, and what it's like to share the stage with Elton

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Episode 40 (Ruchir Mohan)

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2025/11/19

Guess That Record returns with music executive Ruchir Mohan joining Jackson for a great conversation! Ruchir is a member of 1916 Enterprises, a management company representing artists, songwriters, and producers. Some of Ruchir's clients include rapper Tommy Genesis, and Morgan Wallen songwriter James Maddocks. In the episode, Jackson and Ruchir talk about his journey in the music business, and what it takes to be a manager in today's music business.Get Connected With

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44:48

Episode 39 (Fred Mollin)

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2025/11/05

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with longtime record producer and composer Fred Mollin! Fred has been active in the music business since the 70s. His big break came in 1977, when he co-produced Dan Hill's smash hit "Sometimes When We Touch." The single reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was nominated for a Grammy. Fred has since gone on to work with Billy Joel, America, Jimmy Webb, Johnny Mathis, and Kris Kristofferson. In the episode, Jackson and Fred talk about how he

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Episode 38 (Phil Manzanera)

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2025/10/22

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson gets to speak with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music! An early member of the group, Phil played guitar on all of Roxy Music's albums which included hit songs like "Love Is the Drug," "Jealous Guy," and "More Than This." In 2019, Phil and the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Phil has also worked extensively with Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, co-producing David's "On An Island" and "Rattle That Lock" albums while also joining David on

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Episode 37 (Geordie Brown)

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2025/10/08

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson is joined by fellow Canadian Geordie Brown! Hailing from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Geordie is a singer and actor who got his start in theatre. His big break was securing the lead role in Foreigner's "Jukebox Hero: The Musical" which premiered in 2019. Geordie has continued his collaboration with Foreigner, as he will be joining the band as the guest vocalist for their upcoming fall 2025 tour across Canada. In the episode, Jackson and Geordie talk about his

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Episode 36 (Frank Hannon)

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2025/09/17

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing guitarist Frank Hannon! Frank is a co-founder of the successful band Tesla, who had a string of hits in the late 80s and early 90s which includes songs like "Love Song" and "Signs." While continuing to perform with Tesla, Frank has also performed as a solo artist, with his new album "Reflections" available now. In the episode, Jackson and Frank talk about how Love Song was an unconventional hit for Tesla, and how Frank used a cell phone to record

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38:29

Episode 35 (Neil Giraldo)

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2025/08/27

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing the great Neil Giraldo! Best known for serving as the guitarist and producer for his wife Pat Benatar, Neil has worked on all of her records, which includes hit singles like "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong," and "Heartbreaker." Neil has also worked with many other artists including Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, and Rick Springfield. With the latter, he played on the number one single "Jessie's Girl." In 2022, Neil was inducted into the Rock and

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Episode 34 (Santa Davis)

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2025/08/13

On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Carlton "Santa" Davis! Santa is one of the most successful reggae drummers of all time, working with artists like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and many more. He's currently the drummer for Ziggy Marley, a role he's held for nearly 20 years. In this interview, Jackson and Santa talk about his upbringing in Jamaica, stories from his career, and a lesson in reggae drumming!Ziggy Marley is on tour across the US this fall with Burning

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Episode 33 (Raina Douris)

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2025/07/30

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing Canadian radio host Raina Douris! Raina is currently the host of World Cafe, NPR's flagship music program. Since becoming host in 2019, Raina has had the chance to interview major stars like Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Sting, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Raina talk about her move from Canada to the US, Raina's best interviews, and what it takes to produce an episode of World Cafe. Get Connected With

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Episode 32 (Jonathan Simkin)

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2025/07/16

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing music executive Jonathan Simkin! With a background in law, Jonathan helped launch the career of Nickelback. Following this, Jonathan formed 604 Records with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. The label has been home to many successful artists like Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, and Theory of a Deadman. In the episode, Jackson and Jonathan talk about how he ended up in the music business despite not coming from a musical background, how 604

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Episode 31 (Glenn Morrow)

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2025/06/18

Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing musician and record label owner Glenn Morrow! Hailing from Hoboken, NJ, Glenn is the co-founder of Bar/None Records, an independent label in operation since 1986. Bar/None has been the home to artists like Alex Chilton, They Might Be Giants, and Yo La Tengo. In this episode, Jackson and Glenn talk about his early days performing as a musician, how Bar/None got started, and what's in store for the label this year.Get Connected With

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Episode 30 (Pete Ganbarg)

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2025/05/28

Episode 30 of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with longtime music executive Pete Ganbarg! Pete was in charge of A&R at Atlantic Record for 16 years, and has worked with artists like Santana, Twenty One Pilots, Run DMC, Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan. He now runs his own company called Pure Tone Music, and is the host of the Rock & Roll High School Podcast where he interviews legendary figures in contemporary music. In the episode, Jackson and Pete talk about how he ended up in A&R,

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Episode 29 (Ozzie Melendez)

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2025/05/07

The newest episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Ozzie Melendez! Ozzie is a world class trombone player, and since 2023 he's been a member of the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen. Besides that, he's worked with artists like Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Ozzie talk about how he got started on trombone, working with Billy Joel, and what to expect for Bruce Springsteen's upcoming run of European dates.Get tickets to Bruce

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Episode 28 (Amy Birnbaum)

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2025/04/23

In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Amy Birnbaum. Amy is the Sr. Director, A&R and Artist Relations at Round Hill Music. Round Hill is a publishing company with a diverse roster that includes Jim Vallance, Randy Bachman, Rob Thomas, and many more. The company handles services like royalty collection, and sync licensing amongst others. During the interview, Amy talks about her time as a backing vocalist, working on Broadway, and what has made Round Hill one of the most

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Episode 27 (Claire Bernardin)

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2025/04/09

In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Claire Bernardin! Claire is the Director, A&R at BMG, where she's responsible for discovering talent and looking after current clients signed to the company's publishing division. During this great conversation, Claire and Jackson talk about her career path, what makes BMG different than other music companies, and how Claire keeps an eye out for new talent.Guess That Record is sponsored by: Marvel Marketing

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Episode 26 (Donna Halper)

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2025/03/26

This episode of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Radio Personality, Professor, and Writer Donna Halper! Donna started in radio in the 1960s, working her way up from her campus radio station to become the Music Director at WMMS in Cleveland. During this stint in 1974, Donna famously became the first DJ to play the music of Rush on American radio, which helped launch their career. Following her time in radio, Donna has worked in academia, teaching at various universities and writing on

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Episode 25 (Steve Hill)

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2025/03/12

On the 25th episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews Canadian blues musician Steve Hill! Hailing from Quebec, Steve has been performing for 30 years and found success as a one man band where he handles vocals, guitar, and drums all at once. Steve won a JUNO Award in 2015, and has shared the stage with the likes of Ray Charles, B.B. King, and ZZ Top.Steve's new album "Hanging on a String" is out now, and you can catch Steve on tour across Canada this year! Find out more at

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