What does it really mean towin as an artist? Spoiler: It’s not about viral success, massive streams, or chasing someone else’s dream. In this episode, I break down whydefining success for yourself is the only real way forward.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
• Why success, fame, and fortune arenot the same thing
• The real questions every artist should be asking
• Why working hard isn’t enough—and what actually matters
• My own journey of walking away from one definition of success to build something truly my own
🎶If you’re creating, this one’s for you.
🔊Listen now and start making on your own terms.
16 Jan 2025
The Music Business Is Whack
Music industry expert and musician, Second Act, shares insights on the challenges of navigating market power in the music business, revealing the importance of adaptability and resilience in achieving success.
2 Jan 2025
Riffs That Changed The World - Act Two
It's a new year and it's a new me (and you). Today is the beginning of the shift in format to musings about my experiences with my Second Act. I talk about what it means to become a musician and how buying into the process IS at the core of anyone's second act.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Hopefully you can find a nugget or two to use for yourself. Check one off the NY resolutions list.
12 Sept 2024
Update - September 12, 2024
It has been 4 months since my last episode and an update is WAY overdue. Sorry my small group of loyal listeners.
That said, I don't want to give away too much, but as they say in corporate land - a pivot - is at hand. Listen to learn more and hopefully they'll be more than a podcast to listen to from me in the near future.
27 Nov 2023
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music] Episode 7 - 'Get Down!' - Part 2
No Spotify, No Problem - we've got you. Here's part 2 of Eric Deneen of the Motor Control. It's got a bit of everything all wrapped in a Thanksgiving bow. Let's Get Down!
23 Nov 2023
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music] Episode 7 - 'Get Down!' - Part 1
Thanksgiving Spectacular for our non-Spotify listeners. You may not have the music but you DO have Eric Deneen of the Motor Control. It's all good, right?
26 Sept 2023
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music] Episode 5 - 'Listen To This!' - Part 1
Professor Bonnie Hayes joins us at the Riffs That Change The World studios. I could give you a full description of her musical exploits and accomplishments, but why. Just LISTEN TO THIS and you will hear everything you need to know. You'll also be much more complete as a human being in the process. It's our best yet and I am proud to have Bonnie be a part of this experiment. Here's Bonnie!!!
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music]
19 Sept 2023
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music] Episode 3 - "I'm Gonna Put My Stamp On All Of It"
Leo may be young, but he has large ambitions - you know, change the music we listen to at its core - no biggie. That said, this is what you want in the future creators of our cherished music - bold statements and grand visions. I'm betting on Leo to take us to places we didn't know we even wanted to go both musically and emotionally. Leo and I discuss the "younger" generation, what it means to be a performer and to be a creator. Leo even warms my heart by remembering back to hearing Bizarre Love Triangle while laying on the bed at his parent's party (I might even have been at that party - fancy that). Here's Leo!
18 Sept 2023
[Non-Spotify Version - No Music] Episode 4 - "We Don't Do Anything About THAT Here"
On this episode we talk to Michael Ramey alter ego of Golden Death Music, a kick a$$ band born from post punk and prog rock. We talk about what it means to be a modern day one-man band, how much fun band promotion can be and what happens when all of your musical gear is stolen (including, all of your gold masters) while in Colombia (see title above). Michael also tells us about his musical journey and what it's like to be in music retail. Michael was a bit under the weather during the discussion but he soldiered on - you know, 'cause he was talking to me. So, peel back the curtain and let's take a look inside the modern music industry. Here's Michael!
10 Aug 2023
[Non-Spotify version - No Music] Episode 2 - "Billy, That's My Freakin' Name"
FOR PODCAST DISTRIBUTION PLATFORMS OTHER THAN SPOTIFY - if you can, listen on Spotify for the FULL musical experience.
We welcome Billy Fisk to RTCTW. Some (exactly 2 people) might call him Uncle Bill, but I am here to make it absolutely clear that this is Billy we're talking to! Billy adds some great historical perspective to our music and shows us that we all should be focusing on what matters - The Beatles and the electric guitar (screaming girls is a close 2nd).
So let's time travel back to the 60's and 70's and marvel at the generation that grabbed the electric guitar and turned it into whatever the hell they wanted to.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
7,344
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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26
Social presence
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YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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