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June 2, 2023

Paul Perry

LP talks with writer Paul Perry about pirates, Ken Kesey, Jesus in Egypt, Salvador Dali, the Miracle of the Sun, near-death experiences, and UFOs. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/paul-perry/

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June 1, 2023

Michael Scott Dawson’s ambient music draws on rural memories (Spotlight On | S09E05)

The Canadian sound artist and producer talks about his spacious new album, Find Yourself Lost … Today, the Spotlight shines On Canadian producer and sound artist Michael Scott Dawson. Michael joined us to mark the release of his third solo album, Find Yourself Lost, a collection of country-adjacent, Western-themed ambient…

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May 31, 2023

Start of Summer

LP celebrates the start of summer. Technically he's off this week but has provided a playlist of summer music that he's been listening to. Enjoy! https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/start-of-summer/

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May 30, 2023

Caitlin Flood and Jon Carr

LP chats separately with Caitlin and Jon to hear about their roles at Lyte and lives outside of work. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/caitlin-flood-and-jon-carr/

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May 27, 2023

Kaitlin Sandeno

Kaitlin Sandeno Hogan is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and former world record-holder. She joins Lawrence Peryer to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on collegiate, Olympic, and professional swimming. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/kaitlin-sandeno-olympic-medalist/

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May 26, 2023

Emily White

Emily White’s career spans the entertainment industry, carving out a unique path that defines a modern maven. She talks with LP about her new book "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams" https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/emily-white/

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May 25, 2023

Dan Runcie

Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital Media. talks about the genesis of Trapital and through a few hip hop case studies including Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Kanye, and others. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/dan-runcie-trapital-media/

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May 25, 2023

Nicole Barsalona

Born and raised in the music industry, Nicole Barsalona is Founder of 525 Entertainment Group / Everyday Rebellion Entertainment, an artist management and consulting firm. Barsalona specializes in artist development and international market development for artists including Prateek Kuhad and Mark Wilkinson. A passionate advocate, Nicole proudly serves as President…

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May 25, 2023

Bruno Råberg pushes the boundaries of acoustic bass (Spotlight On | S09E04)

In this episode, the Spotlight shines On internationally-renowned bass player and composer Bruno Råberg. Since coming to the US from his native Sweden in 1981, Bruno has made many recordings as both a leader and sideman — and has performed with an incredible number of world-class artists - including Terri…

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May 24, 2023

Alexandra Naughton

Alexandra Naughton is the author eleven books and the founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Be About It Press, which started as a literary/art zine in 2010 and now publishes poetry collections in print and online. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/alexandra-naughton/

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May 23, 2023

John Petrocelli

John Petrocelli, the founder of Bulldog Digital Media, has been pioneering live streaming for over 20 years and has worked with the likes of AT&T, Samsung, NHL Hockey, Prince, Kanye West, Coachella, Governor's Ball, Solange and many many others. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/john-petrocelli/

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May 22, 2023

NIVA (National Independent Venue Association)

https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/niva-national-independent-venue-association/ The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) was recently formed to lobby with a unified voice for assistance from the federal government after thousands of small businesses across the country were imperiled by the spread of coronavirus. Within a matter of days its membership grew to some 450 members and…

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May 19, 2023

Nick Turner

Nick Turner, Co-Founder of Google DEMAND joins host Lawrence Peryer to talk about his journey from playing in bands such as Lords of the New Church and the Barracudas to technology innovator. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/nick-turner/

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May 18, 2023

Mike Armstrong

Mike Armstrong, VP at ReedPOP, the company behind New York Comic Con, PAX, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration, etc. joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/season/1/

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May 18, 2023

Spotlight On: Marijus Aleksa (drums, electronic jazz, Lithuania) | S09E03

Today, the Spotlight shines On Lithuanian drummer and producer Marijus Aleksa. Marijus has worked as a band leader, session musician and solo artist, and in each setting, his sound is his own, reflecting his interests in jazz, world and electronic club music. Marijus spent a decade in London, embedded in…

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May 17, 2023

David Marsh

David Marsh, Head Coach of Team Elite Aquatics, the top professional swimming training group in the United States, joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-marsh-team-elite-aquatics/

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May 16, 2023

Marcie Allen

Marcie Allen, President of MAC Presents joins host Lawrence Peryer to share her thoughts and insight on the New Normal. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/marcie-allen-mac-presents/ Marcie Allen leverages her 25+ years of music industry experience to negotiate high-profile partnerships between the world’s leading brands and artists.

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May 15, 2023

Cejih Yung

Cejih Yung of CG Sports Management joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/cejih-yung-cg-sports-management/ Through his agency, CG Sports Management, CG connects his Olympic, Paralympic, and Professional athlete clients with brands, speaking opportunities, and media outlets to help them share their stories and…

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May 14, 2023

Eric Fuller

Eric Fuller joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/eric-fuller/ Eric Fuller is a long time fan of all things live. Last year he went to 11 music festivals and 75 other events from conferences to concerts to theater. He's been known to…

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May 14, 2023

Perry Bashkoff - Head of Music at Instagram

Perry Bashkoff, Head of Music at Instagram, joins host Lawrence Peryer to share his thoughts and insight on the New Normal. Perry and LP worked together at Warner Music Group and navigated the digital music space together for years. They catch up about what Perry is seeing in his role…

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May 13, 2023

David Goldberg - Advisor at TPG Global

David Goldberg is an entertainment pioneer who's innovated ticketing, sports viewing and betting, digital music, and entertainment investments. David shares his experiences at Ticketmaster, Sportvision, Youbet.com, and TPG Global. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/david-goldberg-advisor-at-tpg-global/

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May 11, 2023

Spotlight On: EMAMKAY (musician, emcee, South Africa) | S09E02

The Spotlight shines On South African record producer, emcee, and keyboardist EMAMKAY. EMAMKAY visited us to talk about his new album, Love Is Energy, released back in March. As he explains in our talk, the music was crafted from jam sessions and band rehearsals that le later revisited and mined…

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May 9, 2023

The New Normal - Cherie Hu - Water and Music

Cherie Hu joins host Lawrence Peryer to share her thoughts and insight on the New Normal. Cherie is an award-winning writer and researcher who specializes in analyzing, tracking and critiquing innovation in the global music business. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/cherie-hu-water-and-music/

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May 9, 2023

Spotlight On: Dominic Miller (ECM Records, Sting) | S09E01

The Spotlight shines On guitarist Dominic Miller, a musician unique in his ability to fit in and contribute as a sideman but also to step up as a band leader. Dominic may be best known as guitarist — and in his own words, “Lieutenant” — for Sting, a position he…

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