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Music Business Insider Podcast | Music Marketing

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: 180

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

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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 | Music Marketing
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The Music Industry Policy Fight You Didn't Know Was Shaping Your Career With Ian Harrison from A2iM

October 27, 2026

The Untold Battles Behind Indie Music's Rise—A2IM's Ian Harrison Exposes the Truth! Independent music has never been more powerful. In this episode, Ian Harrison—President and CEO of A2IM and former Hopeless Records exec—pulls back the curtain on how indie advocacy is reshaping the industry. Discover how A2IM fights in Washington for rights you didn't even know were under threat, why independents now claim over 50% of Grammy nominations, and the crucial steps indie artists must take to surviv...

Getting Your Music Heard: The Reality of Sync Licensing Today With Eugene Galushenko From Onestop Music

October 20, 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 Getting Your Music Heard: The Reality of Sync Licensing Today International sync licensing expert Eugene Galushenko reveals what really stops independent artists from landing lucrative music placements in film, TV, and advertising—and it's not just about the music! Discover why paperwork chaos can kill your sync deal, how global streamin...

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...

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

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

How many listeners does Music Business Insider Podcast | Music Marketing have?

Podseeker estimates Music Business Insider Podcast | Music Marketing 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 Marketing?

Music Business Insider Podcast | Music Marketing 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 | Music Marketing?

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

What topics does Music Business Insider Podcast | Music Marketing 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.

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