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Behind The Music Biz

Peyton Heben, Kurt Ozan, Nick Tressler, Matt Burrill, Ike Everard

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led music-business podcast focused on the practical realities of the industry, typically featuring working professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and creators rather than celebrity guests. Agencies could credibly pitch music executives, artist managers, promoters, talent buyers, touring professionals, music-tech founders, and creator-economy experts; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible niche professionals with relevant experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 87.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@raisedrowdy.com

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Host

Peyton Heben - Podcast host focused on the business, careers, and professional practices of the music industry.

Kurt Ozan - Music professional and podcast host covering touring, artist careers, and the working side of the music industry.

Nick Tressler - Raised Rowdy contributor and podcast host focused on music-industry careers, artists, and live music.

Matt Burrill - Podcast host covering music media, live events, artists, and the business behind the music industry.

Ike Everard - Podcast host covering music-industry professionals, creators, and evolving media practices.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working music-industry professionals, touring personnel, artist managers, promoters, talent buyers, event producers, music-media founders, entrepreneurs, and creators with practical career experience or a credible business story.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a music, media, event, or music-technology business, Held professional roles in artist management, promotion, talent buying, touring, or event production, Built a career or audience through music, photography, video, or social-media platforms

Recent Guest Discussions

Lance Herring - Tour Management, Touring Careers, Music Technology, Entrepreneurship, Multiple Income Streams, And Niche Social-media Marketing.

Stephanie Wagner - Country Music Media, Event Growth, Community Building, Networking, Genre-blending, And Charity Initiatives.

Brad Parker - Artist Management, Concert Promotion, Festivals, Artist Communities, Live Music, And Industry Relationships.

Carly Dibble - Talent Buying, Fairs And Festivals, Live-event Production, Artist Booking, Career Development, And Post-pandemic Event Challenges.

Damian Brunton - Photography Careers, Creator Platforms, Algorithms, Creative Partnerships, Social-media Growth, And Artificial Intelligence In Photography.

Recent Topics

Music Business, Artist Management, Live Events, Music Marketing, Music Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind The Music Biz
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Episode 41: Lauren Jo Black ('Country Music Forever' & Country Now)

September 15, 2026

Lauren Jo Black joins this episode of Behind The Music Biz with Nick Tressler to talk about her new book 'Country Music Forever' and what she's learned about being in the country music media space. Follow on social media: Lauren Jo Black: @laurenjoblack / @countrynow Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick Behind The Music Biz: @behindthemusicbiz Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

Episode 40: Lance Herring (TourSync)

July 01, 2026

On this episode of Behind The Music Biz, hosts Kurt Ozan and Nicky T sit down with touring musician and entrepreneur Lance Herring to discuss his path from life on the road to becoming the founder of Tour Sync. Drawing from years of touring with Caylee Hammack and Blake Shelton, Lance shares how a common frustration with tour scheduling inspired him to build a platform that helps musicians, crew members, managers, and their families stay connected while on the road. The conversation dives int...

Episode 39: Stephanie Wagner (Founder, Country Swag)

October 14, 2025

On this episode of Behind The Music Biz, host Matt Burrill sits down with Stephanie Wagner, founder of Country Swag, to talk about her journey through the country music industry and how she helped grow one of New York City’s leading country media brand. From its humble beginnings as a local event to becoming a national platform, Stephanie shares the story behind Country Swag’s rise and the passion that drives its community. They dive into the growth of country music in NYC, the opening of Com...

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Frequently asked questions

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Behind The Music Biz
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How do I get in touch with Behind The Music Biz?

Behind The Music Biz is hosted by Peyton Heben and Kurt Ozan. Its publicly listed email is info@raisedrowdy.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind The Music Biz?

The publicly listed email for Behind The Music Biz: info@raisedrowdy.com.

How many listeners does Behind The Music Biz have?

Podseeker estimates Behind The Music Biz reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind The Music Biz?

Behind The Music Biz typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working music-industry professionals, touring personnel, artist managers, promoters, talent buyers, event producers, music-media founders, entrepreneurs, and creators with practical career experience or a credible business story. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a music, media, event, or music-technology business; Held professional roles in artist management, promotion, talent buying, touring, or event production; Built a career or audience through music, photography, video, or social-media platforms. Recent guests include Lance Herring, Stephanie Wagner, and Brad Parker.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind The Music Biz?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Behind The Music Biz cover?

Recent episodes cover Music Business, Artist Management, Live Events, Music Marketing, and Music Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@raisedrowdy.com

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