The Biztape

Oct 04 2023 156 ep. 63 mins 52
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The Biztape is a weekly podcast that serves as a catch-all for music business and media news of the week. As music industry professionals themselves, hosts Colin McKay and Joe Wasilewski provide insight into the technical and business world of these closed curtain industries drawing from their research and expertise. No topic is off-limits when discussing these secretive and elusive industries. Check out The Biztape! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tiktok: @Thebiztape Email: [email protected]

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THE FINALE OF THE BIZTAPE

Oct 04 2023 65 mins  
We got tired of writing descriptions.... Sources: Joe @pentaxplaybox Colin @colinmustsmashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penultimate Episode of The Biztape

Sep 27 2023 51 mins  
It's almost the end....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolling Stone's Founder Gives One of The Worst Takes

Sep 20 2023 58 mins  
The Third to Last Episode:Spotify and Rolling Stone start controversy….. Source: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-launches-new-paid-for-showcase-recommendation-tool-starting-at-100-per-promo-campaign/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google Anti-Trust Case: Google it!

Sep 13 2023 51 mins  
Currently Googlin’ Google’s Anti Trust Case and Taylor Swift at the VMAs…. Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: [email protected] Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/09/12/business/google-antitrust-trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burning Man: Mud, Shelter, Littering

Sep 06 2023 50 mins  
Burning Man was sheltering in place with all the mud. Is Burning Man stuck in the mud? Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: [email protected] Sources: Burning Man: https://www.nytimes.com/article/burning-man-mud-trapped.html https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197587557/burning-man-exodus-2023-mudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

What's Going On With Scooter Braun?

Aug 30 2023 61 mins  
What’s going on with Scooter Braun? Why has Social Media changed and how is it cyclical? Can we stop putting question marks? This and more on the Biztape? Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: [email protected] Sources: Scooter Braun: https://www.vox.com/culture/23843489/scooter-braun-clients-leaving-justin-bieber See omnystudio

"Rich Men of Richmond": Out of Nowhere No.1

Aug 23 2023 66 mins  
The Summer of Country at No.1 continues but with a truly out of nowhere act: Oliver Anthony and his song “Rich Men North of Richmond”. The guys discuss chart history, design and why this is one of the most unorthodox No.1s we have seen in chart history. While, one of the big 3 PROs is going to a for-profit model… Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @Th

Lizzo Lawsuit: Brand Assassination

Aug 16 2023 48 mins  
The lawsuit against Lizzo provides one of the biggest brand identity cases of the modern age. Will Lizzo’s brand remain in tack or forever destroyed? While, Colin examines the CAA layoffs and wonders if they really could be involved with Film and TV being on strike. This and more on the Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebizt

Is Music Streaming Close to Market Cap?

Aug 09 2023 60 mins  
Is the streaming bubble finally happening? Spotify is doing better than its yearly lows but is the industry in dire need for a correction on future growth? While, Joe examines the psychology of throwing things at artists. This and More on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: [email protected] Sources: Spotify’s fut

Jason Aldean "Try That In a Small Town" Controversy

Aug 02 2023 64 mins  
Jason Aldean creates a giant controversy in his usual style with a controversial song. Is Country Music the genre for “canceled” artists to thrive? While Hollywood is dead… what will happen to the music industry that relies on revenue from movies and TV? So many questions and more on The Biztape! Socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: th