The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large. read less

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On The Bob Lefsetz Podcast, guests from the entertainment world share their stories. In every episode, Bob invites a special guest to join him. These include music industry members, business leaders, and other pop culture icons. Listeners hear from musicians like Bill Payne, Jon Anderson, and David Bromberg. What's it like dating famous men like Elvis Costello or Bob Dylan? Guest Bebe Buell has the answers.

Bob is a critic and analyst. He has worked as an entertainment attorney and record label consultant. Bob has published his newsletter and blog, The Lefsetz Letter, for over two decades. He brings his signature "unfiltered" style to the podcast. The host shares his opinion without worrying about the consequences. Rumor has it Taylor Swift wrote the song "Mean" about Bob's response to her performance during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Many celebrities may have feuded with Bob, but that doesn't make him any less entertaining.

When Holly Knight joins the podcast, she discusses starting as a pianist for the band Spider. Later, she moved to Hollywood and became a songwriter. She wrote the '80s hits "Love Is a Battlefield" and Tina Turner's "The Best." In another episode, Jack Tempchin discusses his greatest successes, including an Eagles single. Music historian Harvey Kubernik discusses the Beatles. As a dedicated rock 'n' roll fan, he knows it all, whether it's the Summer of Love or Laurel Canyon. Fellow songster Dwight Yoakam also joins Bob on the podcast.

Tim Leiwekejoins the podcast to discuss building arenas. As chairman and CEO of the Oak Valley Group, Tim has helped build stadiums across the globe. According to Bob, Tim is "on the cutting edge" of live entertainment.

Listeners also hear from film producer Burt Sugarman, the Larkin Poe sisters, and musician Ivan Neville. From Kevin Cronin's rock days to Bebe's secrets, the show always entertains. New episodes of The Bob Lefsetz Podcast come out every week.

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Jesse Kirshbaum

Jesse Kirshbaum

Jesse Kirshbaum heads up the NUE Agency, which specializes in sponsorship. He reveals the details of these deals and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Mac covers Elon Musk for "The New York Times." He and his colleague Kate Conger wrote the definitive book on Musk's purchase of Twitter, "Character Limit." This is the real inside story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Paynes is the lead guitarist and driving force of Lez Zeppelin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Simon Napier-Bell

Simon Napier-Bell

Come for the tales of managing the Yardbirds and Wham! Stay for the story of skiffle as the key driver in the ensuing British Invasion. You'll be intrigued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Majordomo of the Cornerstone Agency, Cornerstone Management, the Fader...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Porcaro went on the road with Gary Wright, was the synth savant in Toto, composed Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Doe & Exene Cervenka

John Doe & Exene Cervenka

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Bassist for Black Sabbath!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alynda Segarra is the front person and major creative force of Hurray for the Riff-Raff. Listen as they tell the tale of dropping out of high school, riding the rails, moving to New Orleans, starting as a pure indie, and then moving to ATO and ultimately Nonesuch, changing musical direction along the way. You may not know their music, but you'll want to after listening to this podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Thompson

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Songwriter/producer Lauren Christy has worked with everybody from Avril Lavigne to Jason Mraz to Korn to Bebe Rexha and many more. This is her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Baker & Johnny Fay

Rob Baker & Johnny Fay

Rob Baker and Johnny Fay are members of the Tragically Hip, who have a new four part documentary on Amazon Prime. Whether you're a fan of the band or not, you'll like this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bassist for Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and so many more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "MMMBop" boys are all grown up with families and they're still making music and touring. This is what they're up to now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary writer of "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Park" and many more discusses his hits, his history and his tenure on the ASCAP board!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Johnny Brower was the promoter of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival which featured the debut of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and is documented in the new movie "Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World," now playing on PBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "Life's Too Short."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.