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Music Business Insider Podcast

Ritch Esra, Eric Knight

Booking Overview

An interview-led music-industry career show focused on artist development, management, A&R, touring, funding, and related business strategy, featuring external conversations with experienced music executives and specialists. Credible pitches include label and publishing executives, artist managers, talent agents, music-funding or music-technology founders, radio professionals, and other established industry operators; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold senior or specialized roles but are not exclusively celebrity figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 178

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 13.8k subscribers

Instagram: 959 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@mubutv.com

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Host

Ritch Esra - Music-business educator and podcast host focused on helping independent artists and music professionals navigate the industry.

Eric Knight - Music-business educator and podcast host focused on helping independent artists and music professionals build sustainable careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior or specialized music-business professionals, including A&R and publishing executives, artist managers, talent-agency leaders, radio consultants, and founders or executives in music funding and technology.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at record labels, publishing companies, talent agencies, or music-technology platforms, Founding or running music businesses, Experience developing, representing, funding, or promoting professional artists, Deep expertise in music-industry strategy, touring, radio, or artist careers

Recent Guest Discussions

Don Parker - Radio Programming, Streaming, Music Discovery, Station Strategy, Data Analysis, And Breaking New Artists.

Jacob Fain - Artist Signing, A&r Strategy, Music Publishing, Authenticity, Data, Artist Development, And The Changing Role Of Record Labels.

Charlotte Caleb - Artist Management, Brand Building, World-building, Revenue Streams, Artist-manager Relationships, And Career Sustainability.

Trevor Swenson - Talent Representation, Touring, Live Performance, Artist Development, K-pop, Viral Fame, And Artificial Intelligence In Music.

Matthew Tilley - Independent-artist Funding, Advances, Music Ownership, Streaming-revenue Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, And Career Planning.

Recent Topics

Music Business, Artist Management, Artist Development, Music Marketing, Music Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Music Business Insider Podcast
:

What Does It Really Take to Break Out as a Live Music Artist in 2026? With David O'Connor From Live Nation

October 13, 2026

⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com What Does It Really Take to Break Out as a Live Music Artist in 2026? With David O'Connor From Live Nation Step inside the high-stakes world of modern touring with David O'Connor, Vice President of Artist and Business Development at Live Nation! This episode breaks down how technology and the attention economy are reshaping live music, t...

Is AI Actually Killing Your Music Career? | The Truth About Industry Evolution With Clive Dickens from the Meliora Company

October 06, 2026

⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Rich & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com Are You Ready for the Future of Music? How AI, Blockchain & Direct-to-Fan Models Are Revolutionizing Artist Careers w/ Clive Dickens Global technology and media strategist Clive Dickens joins the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast to break down the radical shifts transforming the music industry—right now and in the next decade. Discove...

The Truth About Sync Licensing in India Why Bollywood Isn't the Only Path With Anurag Rao From Chain Reactor

September 29, 2026

⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com The Truth About Sync Licensing in India: Why Bollywood Isn't the Only Path The Untold Truth About Sync Licensing and Brand Partnerships in India's Music Industry with Anurag Rao India's music business is exploding! Dive in as Anurag Rao—MTV India veteran, former manager of Bollywood superstars, and founder of Chain Reactor Music & Media—...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Music Business Insider Podcast
:

How do I get in touch with Music Business Insider Podcast?

Music Business Insider Podcast is hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight. Its publicly listed email is media@mubutv.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 Music Business Insider Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Music Business Insider Podcast: media@mubutv.com.

How many listeners does Music Business Insider Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Music Business Insider Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Music Business Insider Podcast?

Music Business Insider Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior or specialized music-business professionals, including A&R and publishing executives, artist managers, talent-agency leaders, radio consultants, and founders or executives in music funding and technology. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at record labels, publishing companies, talent agencies, or music-technology platforms; Founding or running music businesses; Experience developing, representing, funding, or promoting professional artists. Recent guests include Don Parker, Jacob Fain, and Charlotte Caleb.

How hard is it to get booked on Music Business Insider Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Music Business Insider Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

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