Country singer Ty Herndon has had some dramatic personal highs and lows. From earning a Grammy nomination and releasing numerous #1 hit records, to struggling with addiction and hiding his sexuality from the public, Ty’s road to success has been tumultuous. In this episode, Ty tells Alex about the experience of finally coming out to his country music fans, a ... Show More
Mar 2023
Ricki Lake on Self-Love and Self-Acceptance
Ricki Lake is a true show business OG. After getting her big break as the lead role in Hairspray, she would host her very own daytime talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, that became part of pop culture fabric of the 1990s. She also produced The Business of Being Born, which takes a c ... Show More
40m 56s
Apr 2019
How To Write a Hit Song: The Love Junkies
Lori McKenna, Liz Rose and Hillary Lidnsey—known as the Love Junkies—write some of the best songs in Nashville today. Between the three of them, they've helped launch Taylor Swift, pushed Lady Gaga into country music—with her album "Joanne"—and gave country music one of its more ... Show More
41m 30s
Jun 2020
I Am America (w Shea Diamond and Justin Tranter)
Shea Diamond has experienced so many facets of America as a black trans woman, and with songwriter Justin Tranter, she's woven those experiences into "I Am America," a blistering, funky anthem about community and belonging. Her track is also the theme song for the new HBO show "W ... Show More
22m 22s
Mar 2023
The Art of Music Business | Clinton Sparks' Journey to the Top
Unveiling the Musical Genius: Clinton Sparks - A Legend in the Business Space In this captivating interview, we sit down with Clinton Sparks, a legend in the music industry. Clint shares his journey into the industry, which began with his deep admiration for music. He offers valu ... Show More
44m 31s
Nov 2023
Noah Kahan’s Folk Pop Revival
Noah Kahan is having a banner year. Between his Best New Artist nomination at the Grammys, his debut SNL performance, and collaborations with everyone from Post Malone to Hozier, the Vermont singer-songwriter has transcended the confines of New England to become one of the harbin ... Show More
39m 54s
Dec 2019
Live From The HIBT Summit: Troy Carter
Our second episode from the 2019 How I Built This Summit features founder and investor Troy Carter, who re-started his career in the music business after becoming Lady Gaga's manager. In a live conversation with Guy, he offers advice on staying hungry, being humble, and admitting ... Show More
16m 41s