Episode 599 – From Corporate To Creative With Amani Roberts

What does DJing a nightclub have in common with running a business? On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Amani Roberts (aka DJ AMRo) breaks down his journey from Marriott executive to DJ, author, and professor. Through stories from his book DJ’s Mean Business, Amani shares how timing, adaptability, and reading the crowd all […]

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Episode 598 – Inside Game And E-Sports Music With Tim Larkin

On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we go inside the world of interactive game soundtracks with acclaimed composer and sound designer Tim Larkin. From leading full orchestras for Dota 2 tournaments to crafting music that adapts in real-time to gameplay, Tim shares the intricate process of composing music that feels human, alive, and […]

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Episode 597 – Music’s AI Meltdown With Matt Adell

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, whose tech career spans the digital music revolution – from Wax Trax! to Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments. Matt breaks down how AI is changing the music industry faster than any disruption before it and what needs to […]

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Episode 596 – Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest

On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest to uncover why tinnitus is so widespread, yet still misunderstood in the music industry. With over 700 million people affected worldwide, and 120 million battling severe symptoms, the condition is far from rare. From orchestral players to rockers and […]

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Episode 595 – Sync Licensing For The Digital Age With Grayson Sanders

Music licensing has long been a tangled web of legal hurdles, outdated systems, and missed opportunities, but that’s changing fast. In this episode, I talk with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal, a sync clearing platform that’s simplifying how music gets licensed in the digital age. Grayson shares how his background as a film composer led […]

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Episode 594 – Merch Strategy For Artists With Seamus Menihane Of Armada

In this episode, I sat down with Seamus Menihane, CEO of Armada, a company that’s redefining artist merchandise by going far beyond the screen printing most people expect. Seamus shares how Armada acts as a full-scale partner to artists, handling everything from e-commerce infrastructure to creative direction and merch fulfillment. We explored what indie artists […]

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Episode 593: Reinventing Music Education With Electric Violin Pioneer Mark Wood

What happens when a Juilliard-trained violist falls in love with rock and roll? For Mark Wood, it meant tearing up the classical playbook and building a whole new world for string musicians. Mark’s story is one of rebellion, reinvention, and relentless creativity. Trained by the best, including Leonard Bernstein, he left Juilliard not to join […]

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Episode 592 –  Innovative Music Licensing With Barry Coffing

Barry Coffing has lived every corner of the music business, from opera scholarships to songwriting for Hollywood films, and now, innovating the licensing space. As founder of MusicSupervisor.com and WeGetArtists.com, Barry has reshaped how independent musicians connect with opportunities in film, TV, and beyond. In this episode, Barry shares his journey from club gigs to […]

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Episode 591 – Inside Neural DSP’s Mantra Plugin with Francois Barrillon

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle podcast, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra. Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today. […]

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Episode 590 – The Future Of Event Ticketing With Ritesh Patel

On this week’s episode, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Ritesh brings a wealth of […]

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Episode 589 – Session Work & Comfortable Studios with Bassist Mitch Beer

On this episode, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s #1 platinum […]

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Episode 588 – Barry Rudolph on Recording Legends & Reviewing 5,000+ Pieces of Audio Gear

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Barry Rudolph, an audio engineer and prolific technical writer whose career bridges classic studio work and in-depth gear expertise. Barry has worked on records with Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, and Hall & Oates, earning credits on more than 30 gold and […]

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Episode 587 – AI Goes To Music School With John von Seggern

On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists. John brings over 30 years of experience as a studio musician, producer, and […]

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Episode 586 – Back To The Blues With Drummer-Producer Tony Braunagel

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Tony Braunagel, one of the most respected drummers and producers in modern music. Tony has played on more than 200 albums, including Grammy-winning records by Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Buddy Guy. On stage, he’s performed with icons like B.B. King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee […]

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Episode 585 – Talking digital strategy with ONErpm’s Jenna LoMonaco

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Jenna LoMonaco, a digital marketing powerhouse who currently leads marketing at ONErpm ONErpm is a global music company offering artists distribution, publishing, marketing, and content production across 43 offices in 28 countries. Jenna’s career spans roles at Glassnote, Kobalt, and Island Records, where she […]

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