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I Hate Simkin

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I Hate Simkin is a no-holds-barred music industry podcast hosted by veteran music executive Jonathan Simkin. With decades in the business, Simkin has seen it all—and now he's telling the stories. Each episode, he sits down with artists, managers, and industry insiders he's crossed paths with over the years to revisit the wild, weird, and game-changing moments that shaped their careers. From behind-the-scenes chaos to untold anecdotes, I Hate Simkin is a deep dive into the music industry like you've never heard before. Unfiltered, insightful, and always entertaining—tune in for the real stories behind the music. 🎙️🎵 #IHateSimkin Buy your 'I Hate Simkin' shirt here: https://604shop.com/products/i-hate-simkin-tee

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Recent Episodes

July 1, 2026

Jo Loewenthal's Shocking Audit of the Music Industry - Part 1

After seeing Jo Lowenthal publicly question how artists get paid, Jonathan reached out. What followed was a deep conversation about publishing, neighbouring rights, missing data, royalty collection systems, transparency, and why so many artists struggle to understand where their money actually comes from. Jo (lead vocalist of Tora) explains how years of auditing his own catalog led him into a maze of publishing societies, international royalty systems, privacy requests, and millions of lines of data. Along the way he discovered missing registrations, unexplained reporting gaps, and answers from industry organizations that raised even more questions. Jonathan compares Jo's experience to his own investigation into neighboring rights royalties in Canada and the issues that inspired his Billboard article. They chat about: - Why Artists Become Industry Disruptors - The Missing Audience Feedback Problem - Discovering Music Used On TV Without Knowing - Building A Royalty Audit System - Crazy Admissions by Label Execs - Outrageous Incentives, Accountability, And Transparency & Much More! Part 2 will be out this time next week. This episode is available in video on Spotify & YouTube, and in audio format on all other podcast platforms. Subscribe to I Hate Simkin for bi-weekly deep dives into iconic Canadian music stories, behind-the-scenes label moments, and artist's career turning points. Likes, comments, and feedback help massively — thank you for supporting the show.

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June 17, 2026

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 3: Carly Rae's I Really Like You, My Darkest Days' Pornstar Dancing, & Theory of a Deadman's Scars & Souvenirs

We're back with the last episode of our second plaque series! From Theory of a Deadman fighting the "Nickelback clone" label, to the controversy around My Darkest Days' "Porn Star Dancing," to the emotional fallout after Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" era — this episode dives deep into the music industry politics, artist development, producer influence, and nostalgia resurgence bringing these bands back into the spotlight. Jonathan talks about: <ul data-start="3170" data-end="3608"> <li data-section-id="d162tk" data-start="3170" data-end="3224">Chad Kroeger and Joey Moi's influence on modern rock</li> <li data-section-id="k28ip2" data-start="3225" data-end="3289">How Theory of a Deadman finally escaped Nickelback comparisons</li> <li data-section-id="fsqhw2" data-start="3290" data-end="3337">The success and backlash of Porn Star Dancing</li> <li data-section-id="redktq" data-start="3338" data-end="3389">Why 2000s post-grunge rock is suddenly huge again</li> <li data-section-id="mn3v4t" data-start="3436" data-end="3511"> Carly Rae Jepsen's transition from pop phenomenon to respected songwriter</li> <li data-section-id="1e79u2a" data-start="3512" data-end="3554"> Jonathan & Carly's relationship after Call Me Maybe</li> </ul> Featuring discussion around: Theory of a Deadman, Nickelback, My Darkest Days, Carly Rae Jepsen, Three Days Grace, Chad Kroeger, Joey Moi, Faber Drive, Default, Thornley, Morgan Wallen and more. Each segment is also available on Youtube (or soon will be). Like, reviews, shares, subscribing etc. help us big time. Thank you for listening!

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June 3, 2026

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 2: Nickelback's The Long Road, Marianas Trench's Astoria, & A Rant On The Organ's Acceptance Speech

Jonathan Simkin breaks down the real story behind Nickelback backlash, internet hate culture, Marianas Trench pressure, and the fallout between 604 Records and The Organ. From The Long Road selling millions while being labeled a "failure," to when Nickelback started to get public abuse, Jonathan explains what was actually happening behind the scenes during one of the biggest backlashes against a rock band. He looks back on giving up creative control on Marianas Trench's This Means War video, and why that song didn't connect commercially. He also responds in detail to comments and narratives surrounding The Organ, their breakup, the Polaris Heritage Award controversy, and why he feels 604's role in the band's success has been erased from the story. The episode also covers: <ul data-start="2137" data-end="2486"> <li data-section-id="thvls4" data-start="2137" data-end="2182">Why Nickelback became a punching bag online</li> <li data-section-id="1ebtcki" data-start="2183" data-end="2225">The psychology of rock fans and backlash</li> <li data-section-id="1k6x1gu" data-start="2226" data-end="2266"> Marianas Trench's Astoria era pressure</li> <li data-section-id="1j55cq0" data-start="2318" data-end="2371">How The Organ almost became massive internationally</li> <li data-section-id="1xy2ail" data-start="2372" data-end="2424">The beginning of 604 studios due to The Organ 'tossing a record in the river'</li> <li data-section-id="1k0ss7h" data-start="2425" data-end="2486">Why some Canada's biggest ever bands never made it out of the country</li> </ul> Each segment is also available on Youtube (or soon will be). Like, reviews, shares etc. help us big time. Thank you for listening!

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What is I Hate Simkin?: I Hate Simkin is a no-holds-barred music industry podcast hosted by veteran music executive Jonathan Simkin. With decades in the business, Simkin has seen it all—and now he's telling the stories. Each episode, he sits down with artists, managers, and industry insiders he's crossed paths with over the years to revisit the wild, weird, and game-changing moments that shaped their careers. From behind-the-scenes chaos to untold anecdotes, I Hate Simkin is a deep dive into the music industry like you've never heard before. Unfiltered, insightful, and always entertaining—tune in for the real stories behind the music. 🎙️🎵 #IHateSimkin

Buy your 'I Hate Simkin' shirt here: https://604shop.com/products/i-hate-simkin-tee
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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