You Had to Be There
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<p><strong>You Had to Be There</strong> is a music industry podcast hosted by Julia Gomberg, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, executives, writers, producers, and creatives shaping the business. Through thoughtful interviews, each episode explores career paths, creative process, industry insight, and the behind-the-scenes moments that define a life in music.</p><p>Designed for music fans, aspiring industry professionals, and anyone curious about how the business really works, You Had to Be There gives guests a platform to share their journey, expertise, and advice — one conversation at a time.</p><p><strong>You had to be there, but if you weren't, don't worry – we've got you covered.</strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
Bre Kennedy on Writing 'The Alchemist' and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
<p>Welcome to You Had to Be There, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bre Kennedy. </p><p>Bre kicked off 2026 with the release of The Alchemist, an introspective and beautifully crafted album centered on collaboration, self-love, and personal growth. Throughout both her music and our conversation, Bre offers a thoughtful perspective on navigating life's complexities, capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between with remarkable honesty. In our conversation, Bre shares an honest look at her creative process, offering insight into the vulnerability, intention, and collaboration behind her songwriting.</p><p>Be sure to check out The Alchemist and Bre’s journey through the links shared below, and follow along with the podcast @uhadtobetherepod on IG, TikTok and, Substack. Thanks so much for listening; I’ll catch you next time.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brekennedy.ffm.to/thealchemist">Listen to The Alchemist </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/iambrekennedy/?hl=en">Follow Bre on IG</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/uhadtobetherepod">Follow You Had to Be There</a></p><p></p>
June 18, 2026
Temples on BLISS, Nostalgia, and Twelve Years of Musical Evolution
<p>This week, I'm honored to be joined by all four members of one of my favorite bands of the past decade, Temples. The English rock band blends influences from the '60s and '70s with a modern psychedelic sound that's made them a standout act in today's music landscape.</p><p>Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, BLISS, out June 26, we took a trip down memory lane to discuss the band's origins as a project between friends in 2012, their creative evolution over the last decade, and the journey that's brought them to this next chapter.</p><p>If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out Temples and pre-save BLISS using the link below. Thanks so much for listening. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram and TikTok <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/uhadtobetherepod">@uhadtobetherepod,</a> and I'll catch you next time.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://temples.tmstor.es/">Pre-save BLISS</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/templesofficial/?hl=en">Follow Temples IG </a></p>
May 21, 2026
Cola’s Evan Cartwright on Post-Punk, Minimalism, and the Band’s New Release
<p>Welcome to You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I’m your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Evan Cartwright, drummer of the post-punk band Cola from Montreal. We chat about the band’s new release, Cost of Living Adjustment, out now, and Evan takes us behind the scenes of how the band’s separate musical lives came together to form a sound that blends post-punk edge, minimalism, and intelligence.</p><p>Be sure to check out Cola’s music and upcoming tour dates below, and follow the pod on Instagram at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/uhadtobetherepod">@uhadtobetherepod</a>. Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch you next time.</p><p></p><p>Cola on IG: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/band_cola/">https://www.instagram.com/band_cola/</a></p><p>Listen to 'Cost of Living Adjustment': <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://found.ee/colaband">https://found.ee/colaband</a></p>
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- What is You Had to Be There?
<p><strong>You Had to Be There</strong> is a music industry podcast hosted by Julia Gomberg, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, executives, writers, producers, and creatives shaping the business. Through thoughtful interviews, each episode explores career paths, creative process, industry insight, and the behind-the-scenes moments that define a life in music.</p><p>Designed for music fans, aspiring industry professionals, and anyone curious about how the business really works, You Had to Be There gives guests a platform to share their journey, expertise, and advice — one conversation at a time.</p><p><strong>You had to be there, but if you weren't, don't worry – we've got you covered.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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