Mike Squires & Friends

About Mike Squires & Friends

Discover the music industry's inner workings with your host, Mike Squires – a renowned music video director, producer, and globe-trotting entrepreneur. This podcast radiates Mike's unwavering positivity, offering a fresh perspective on the industry's ups and downs. Join Mike and his celebrated friends, fellow artists, as they share their personal journeys and experiences in the world of music. Immerse yourself in engaging conversations about the creative process, life on the road, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the music business. Tune in to elevate your passion for music and life!

Publisher

Creative Evolution Studios

Category

music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Oct 2023

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

143 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   AI Is Changing the Music Industry Faster Than You Think | Dead RoseZzz

   Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Importance of Knowing Your Money 00:24 Podcast Intro & Sponsor Message 01:14 Meet Dead Roses: Artist and ANR Journey 02:05 Discovering Music in High School 03:12 First Success: Collab with Rose Boy 03:54 How the Big Collaboration Happened 04:34 Writing and Recording Sad Music 05:16 Channeling Emotions for Songwriting 06:45 Overcoming Industry Struggles & Scams 07:46 Learning from Industry Scams 09:42 Journey into ANR & Music Business 10:53 Opportunities and Connections in ANR 12:16 Helping Artists Land Sync Deals 12:49 Giving Back to the Artist Community 13:27 The Reality of Artist Scams and Industry Pitfalls 14:33 The Value of Masters and Catalog Ownership 15:31 Should You Sell Your Catalog? 16:42 Personal Choices & When to Sell Music Rights 17:57 Other Income Streams for Artists 19:39 Importance of Publishing & Understanding Your Business 20:53 Making Money Through Sync Licensing 21:57 AI and the Future of Sync in Music 23:00 The Value of Human Touch in Music 24:54 AI Music, Identity & Industry Verification 26:40 Most Rewarding Moments: Helping Other Artists 28:48 The Power of Uplifting Artists & Community 30:24 Final Reflections & Legacy 31:38 Where to Find Dead Roses & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   He Got Robbed… Then His Life Took a Different Turn | HallofFameAJ

   Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off youMike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 A Rough Beginning: Getting Robbed and Early Lessons 00:23 Intro & Podcast Housekeeping 01:15 Meet the Guest: Hall of Fame AJ 01:57 AJ’s Unique Style and Influences 02:14 Early Inspirations: Family & Music 03:16 Growing Up in Mass & Local Connections 04:55 Role Models & Local Rap Scene 05:19 The Reality of Making It from Massachusetts 06:16 Industry Insights & Advice 07:07 AJ's Life Story & Music Approach 08:04 Upbringing: Struggles, Family, and Influences 09:07 Effects of Family on Personal Growth 10:25 Street Life: Temptation & Lessons 11:40 Early Mistakes and Learning Experiences 12:00 The Music Industry as a Business 13:04 Humbling Moments and Insights 14:23 Followers vs. Real Success 15:37 Influence of Massachusetts Background 16:05 Finding Artistic Identity 17:21 Journey into the Army 18:22 Lessons Learned from Army Life 19:08 Making Music While Deployed 20:54 Dropping Songs from the Bunker 22:17 AJ's Recent Work & Local Scene 23:46 Being Funny, Being Real 24:46 Changing for the Better: Faith and Family 26:12 Overcoming Addiction and Family Lessons 28:06 Looking Ahead: What’s Next for AJ 29:08 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Being a Good Man 32:08 Where to Find Hall of Fame AJr first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 A Rough Beginning: Getting Robbed and Early Lessons 00:23 Intro & Podcast Housekeeping 01:15 Meet the Guest: Hall of Fame AJ 01:57 AJ’s Unique Style and Influences 02:14 Early Inspirations: Family & Music 03:16 Growing Up in Mass & Local Connections 04:55 Role Models & Local Rap Scene 05:19 The Reality of Making It from Massachusetts 06:16 Industry Insights & Advice 07:07 AJ's Life Story & Music Approach 08:04 Upbringing: Struggles, Family, and Influences 09:07 Effects of Family on Personal Growth 10:25 Street Life: Temptation & Lessons 11:40 Early Mistakes and Learning Experiences 12:00 The Music Industry as a Business 13:04 Humbling Moments and Insights 14:23 Followers vs. Real Success 15:37 Influence of Massachusetts Background 16:05 Finding Artistic Identity 17:21 Journey into the Army 18:22 Lessons Learned from Army Life 19:08 Making Music While Deployed 20:54 Dropping Songs from the Bunker 22:17 AJ's Recent Work & Local Scene 23:46 Being Funny, Being Real 24:46 Changing for the Better: Faith and Family 26:12 Overcoming Addiction and Family Lessons 28:06 Looking Ahead: What’s Next for AJ 29:08 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Being a Good Man 32:08 Where to Find Hall of Fame AJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   The Song I Thought Was a Joke Changed My Entire Career | Amaru Son

   Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Sponsor, and Guest Introduction 01:12 Amaru's Unique Style and Musical Journey 03:54 Discovering Melodic Rap and Mom's Advice 06:56 First Success with Lost and Found 09:41 Viral Moments and Recognitions 12:00 On Kansas City and Its Scene 14:07 Getting Started with Music and Early Success 18:12 The Power Rangers Song and Meme Rap 20:40 Lost and Found: The Unexpected Hit 26:00 SoundCloud Era and Streaming Success 28:08 Dealing with Recognition and Staying Grounded 30:00 Gaming Hobbies and Personal Interests 31:01 Final Reflections and Advice 33:12 Where to Find Amaru & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Mike Squires & Friends

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• ANDY
• Angelo
• Meerzy
• Seth
• Ralph Battinelli

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

722,055

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71