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| He Accidentally Built One of Music’s Most Powerful Platforms (Cadillac Chronicles) #248 | 20 Nov 2025 | 01:11:10 | |
Brian Freeman, creator of Cadillac Chronicles, breaks down how he accidentally built one of the most impactful music platforms today. | |||
| LaRussell: The REAL Cost of Being Independent (Money, Marketing & Mindset) #247 | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:30:13 | |
Every artist dreams of being independent, but few talk about the price tag. LaRussell gets brutally honest about what it actually takes to stay indie: the money, the marketing, the mindset. | |||
| The Music Marketing Genius Behind 300M+ Streams ft. Andrew Southworth #238 | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:24:36 | |
Andrew Southworth is a music marketing expert who has mastered the art of paid ads. His strategies have helped his clients get over 300M streams, sell out tours, sell out merch drops, etc. | |||
| 1K Phew Interview: Not Your Average Gospel Rapper #148 | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:17:21 | |
When you hear "gospel rapper", 1K Phew's look and sound are probably not what come to mind. He came into the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) scene breaking all the stereotypes. | |||
| We Spent Too Much on Cameras... #147 | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:19:55 | |
Upgrading our iPhone Xs to Sony A6600 cameras, making a surprising discovery about our audience, a new content creation strategy and more! | |||
| TheARTI$t Interview: R&B is NOT Dead #146 | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:09:41 | |
To everyone that says R&B is dead... you clearly haven't heard TheARTI$T. | |||
| Willie Joe Interview: Head of A&R at Generation Now (Uzi, Jack Harlow, Don Cannon) #145 | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:07:23 | |
Willie Joe is the head of A&R at Generation Now (home to Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow & more). Co-founded by DJ Drama, Don Cannon, and Lake Show, the label is one of the few ACTUALLY still developing artists. | |||
| Kato On The Track Interview: TikTok’s Most Viral Producer (4B+ Views) #144 | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:21:23 | |
Kato On The Track is likely TikTok's most viral producer. His sounds have accumulated over 4 BILLION plays and he is widely accepted as the originator of the duet/remix challenge. | |||
| Reese LAFLARE Interview: Biting vs. Being Influenced + Advice From Drake #143 | 31 Aug 2023 | 01:18:02 | |
Reese LAFLARE is the definition of a multi-hyphenate. Artist, skateboarder, model, and entrepreneur are just a few of the hats he wears. He plays us an inspiring voice text from Drake, breaks down the difference between biting and being influenced, paints us a picture of a stereotypical Atlanta studio session, and so much more. | |||
| Sean Kelly Interview: Untold Larry June Stories from Label Co-Founder #142 | 24 Aug 2023 | 01:11:23 | |
Sean Kelly co-founded thefreeminded with Larry June in 2010 and its been up ever since. As a childhood friend and current video director, Sean shared some awesome untold stories about Larry. We also spoke about the decline of big budget music videos, the importance of a strong personal brand, vitamins, oranges, sex addiction, and more! | |||
| Quentin Miller Interview: Should Rappers Use Ghostwriters? #141 | 17 Aug 2023 | 01:10:19 | |
Atlanta songwriter and rapper Quentin Miller (one half of WDNG Crshrs) joined us to share what he's been up to since the infamous ghostwriting scenarios involving Drake, Meek Mill, and Nas (in which he was completely unpaid as a result of a bad publishing deal). | |||
| Zeke Nicholson Interview: Managing JID & Earthgang #140 | 10 Aug 2023 | 01:13:58 | |
Zeke Nicholson (cofounder of Since The 80s + manager and label exec to JID, Earthgang, Mike Dimes, SoFaygo, Njomza, Christo, Benji, Hardo etc) dives into the importance of telling a great story when developing artists, the deep connection that is formed during a quality live show, Adam Sandler, and more! | |||
| MexikoDro Interview: Pioneering Plugg Music By Breaking Every Rule #139 | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:58:43 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with trailblazing Atlanta producer MexikoDro who is credited with pioneering Plugg music, a dreamy and minimalist subgenre of trap music. They discuss his Drake placement, his bare bones approach to equipment, the importance of being unique and defining your own sound, the future of Plugg music, the impact his time in jail had on his career, and much more! | |||
| Why Zach Bryan BLEW UP (Every Artist Can Do It) #237 | 13 May 2025 | 00:21:59 | |
Zach Bryan is living proof that you don’t need a label, a gimmick, a fortune, or industry co-signs to build a career that actually matters. | |||
| Grip Interview: Signing To Eminem + Getting In The Beer Business #138 | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:07:08 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with Atlanta rapper Grip and discuss the realities (positive and negative) of signing to Eminem's Shady Records, getting into the craft beer business as a side hustle complimentary to his music, his new album STILL (Five & A F*** You), the cookie cutter nature of a lot of modern hip hop, and much more! | |||
| Nicknxtdoor! Interview: 16yr Old Rapper Hates His Generation #137 | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:54:20 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with 16yr old rapper Nicknxtdoor! to talk about going viral off an uncleared Kendrick sample, his fear of the Illuminati and why he hates his generation. | |||
| KEY! Interview: Overcoming Addiction & Taking Success Seriously #136 | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:53:57 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with Atlanta rap legend KEY! who is probably responsible for how your favorite rapper sounds today. | |||
| Kodie Shane, Manman Savage, Ocean & Kung Fu Interviews (BTS @ Beer and Tacos) #135 | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:14:30 | |
Lost & found footage from backstage at the Beer & Tacos reunion show - Ben checks in with Kodie Shane, Manman Savage, and Ocean & Kung Fu | |||
| What Makes The BEST Rapper? Top 5 Criteria #134 | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:18:44 | |
We debate the most important factors when determining the title of BEST RAPPER. Let us know whose list was better, which ones we got right, and which ones we forgot! | |||
| 24hrs Interview: Family Cookups w/ MadeinTYO + Secret Rebrand #133 | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:12:22 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with 24hrs (formerly Royce Rizzy) and discuss making music with brother MadeinTYO, the process of rebranding himself and going on tour before even revealing his face, his role as a prominent feature artist in the EDM scene, his close connection to Tokyo and frequent collaborations with Japanese artists, and more! | |||
| Coupe Interview: Executive Producing for Young Nudy & Kenny Mason | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:08:43 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with one of the hottest producers in the game right now Coupe (his first ever interview!) and talk about his work with Young Nudy & Kenny Mason, his ability to shift production style based on an artist's mood, the role of A.I. in the music industry, and more! | |||
| Are Music Genres Dead? #131 | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:18:18 | |
Ben and H3NRY share their thoughts on the topic of genre and its relevance in the modern music landscape. Is it an old school way of thinking that newer generations disregard completely? Is it a necessary categorization tool for listeners to organize their favorite tunes and also discover new ones? Take a listen and drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 | |||
| Bear1Boss Interview: Atlanta's Hottest Underground Rapper is a POPSTAR? #130 | 15 Jun 2023 | 01:06:21 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with ultra hot underground artist Bear1Boss and discuss what makes him a POPSTAR over a RAPSTAR, the implications of artists signing to other artists, the way Birdman eats his steak, and more! | |||
| How To Blow Your Music Up With ZERO Dollars #129 | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:23:11 | |
Ben and H3NRY answer the burning music industry question - can you blow up without money? While it's true that every major artist has seen an influx of cash at some point, it's also true that a lot of them started with nothing but a dream, an empty wallet, and good work ethic. It's time to stop using money as an excuse for your shortcomings and start putting in the groundwork (it costs $0) | |||
| He Builds Iconic Artist Brands w/ $0 Ad Spend ft. Nick "Ruff" Ruffalo #236 | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:03:03 | |
Nick “Ruff” Ruffalo is the SVP of Digital Marketing at Big Loud (home to Morgan Wallen & more). He’s helped artists get over 200M views and 60M streams with $0 in paid ads. | |||
| Wayno (EVP of A&R at Quality Control) Interview: Viral Flukes vs. Career Artists #128 | 08 Jun 2023 | 01:09:02 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with Wayno (EVP of A&R at Quality Control and manager of Duke Deuce) and discuss what makes a perfect song, the ins and outs of music management, how virality alone doesn't equal real artistry, and more! | |||
| Is Modern Music Too Clean & Perfect? #127 | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:19:58 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss the humanizing elements of music that are lost when music is cleaned up too much. New technologies have made it easier than ever to achieve perfect recordings with perfect timing and perfect pitch - but is this a slippery slope? | |||
| Caleb Jermale (IJU) Interview: Filming A Lil Baby Music Video In ONE HOUR #126 | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:50:57 | |
Ben and H3NRY sit down with Caleb Jermale of the It's Just Us (IJU) collective and discuss shooting music videos for Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Dess Dior, and Polo G, tips for aspiring videographers & directors, and more! | |||
| How To Get PAID As A Music Producer (Streaming $ Sucks) #125 | 29 May 2023 | 00:26:59 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss a guest asking to NOT drop his interview, and dive into some less sexy but more attainable methods of getting paid as a music producer (since streaming revenue sucks). | |||
| Tony Shhnow, Domani & Ray Daniels Interviews (BTS @ Beer and Tacos) #124 | 25 May 2023 | 00:14:29 | |
Lost & found footage from backstage at the Beer & Tacos reunion show - Ben checks in with Tony Shhnow, Domani, and Ray Daniels. | |||
| First 3 Team Members Every Artist NEEDS #123 | 22 May 2023 | 00:23:32 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss sponsored product placements in podcasts, going to the movies by yourself, and the most important people for independent artists to add to their team IMMEDIATELY! | |||
| North Ave Jax Interview: From Small City To Major Record Deal #122 | 18 May 2023 | 01:08:47 | |
We sat down with LVRN signee North Ave Jax and discussed creating a new sound with legendary producer Jetsonmade, blowing up out of Vermont, legal troubles with sampling, and more! | |||
| Copyright Trial - Ed Sheeran Almost Quits Music #121 | 15 May 2023 | 00:17:39 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss the appropriate amount of time before texting back a significant other, Billy McFarland's attempted comeback after his Fyre Festival disaster, the current landscape of music copyright via Ed Sheeran's recent court battle against the co-writers of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", and more! | |||
| Scotty ATL Interview: Selling Grillz To Support Your Music Career #120 | 11 May 2023 | 00:59:40 | |
We sat down with local rap legend Scotty ATL of Grillz By Scotty and talked about supporting your music with side hustles that fit into your personal brand, his partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, what it means to be "Atlanta famous", and more! | |||
| Avoid These Mistakes To Grow Your Music Career #119 | 08 May 2023 | 00:25:51 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss throwing beers at soccer games, Joe Budden, and some common mistakes artists make that result in lower stream counts! | |||
| From Producing Legends to Building The Next Indie Empire ft. RushDee #235 | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:27:30 | |
In this exclusive episode of the One More Time Podcast, we sit down with RushDee Williams, a multi-talented Grammy-nominated producer, executive, and founder of indie label BeGenius.
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| Will Hill Interview: Treat Your Music Career Like A Fortune 500 Company #118 | 04 May 2023 | 01:07:52 | |
We sat down with rising artist Will Hill and discussed selling a lifestyle with music, how underrated 'word of mouth' is as a marketing tactic, the importance of adlibs, some advice he received from Don Canon, and more! | |||
| Ice Spice = INDUSTRY PLANT? #117 | 01 May 2023 | 00:22:37 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss ghost kitchens, risky haircuts, and Ice Spice's suspiciously unstoppable run through the music industry over the past several months. | |||
| Shawn Barron Interview: Starting a Label with Ty Dolla $ign #116 | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:01:37 | |
We sat down with Shawn Barron (former A&R with Atlantic/Motown/Capitol) who recently started a label with Ty Dolla $ign called EZMNY and discussed his secret MySpace hack, the current lack of artist development in the industry, the concept of an industry plant, and more! | |||
| Frank Ocean's MASSIVE Letdown Performance at Coachella 2023 #115 | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:24:41 | |
Ben and H3NRY discuss lesbian weddings, flying with babies, hard seltzers, and Frank Ocean's very disappointing showing at Coachella 2023 | |||
| DavidTheTragic Interview: Psychedelics, Haters, & Slept On ATL Alternative Scene #114 | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:12:03 | |
We interviewed upcoming artist/producer DavidTheTragic over a couple bottles of Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes red wine and got into topics such as hallucinogenic drugs, existing in music career limbo (between known and unknown), sexuality, dealing with hate, and more! 🔂 | |||
| Is "Sremm 4 Life" Rae Sremmurd's BEST Album? #113 | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
Ben and H3NRY give their takes on Drake's new single "Search & Rescue" as well as unpack the newest Rae Sremmurd album "Sremm 4 Life". | |||
| Jason Reddick (ASCAP) Interview: What is a PRO? Is Radio Dead? #112 | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:08:06 | |
We interviewed the Director of Creatives at ASCAP Jason Reddick for our 100th week celebration, digging into how PROs earn money for songwriters and publishers, the necessity of a good team behind a successful artist, the importance of radio play for modern day artists, and more 🔂 | |||
| We Podcasted For 100 Weeks And THIS Happened #111 | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:20:38 | |
Ben and H3NRY reflect on 100 straight weeks of podcasting, what they've loved, what they've hated, and what the plan is for the next year on this episode of the One More Time Show. | |||
| Mystery Superproducers Bankroll Got It FIRST Interview + New Album with Rucci #110 | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:26:22 | |
Bankroll Got It sat down with us for their first interview and discussed their strategy behind remaining faceless, their new collab album with Rucci "Notorious", and more! | |||
| Money Mu Interview: Blowing Up Off Old Music | Are Big Features Worth It? #109 | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:11:16 | |
Money Mu talked to us about blowing up off of a 3yr old song, whether or not big features are worth it, how to get your music on the radio, and more! | |||
| 8 Ads Hacks for Musicians to SUPERCHARGE Their Growth #234 | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
For this week's episode, we compiled 8 of our favorite moments from previous episodes (featuring expert music marketers) around running paid ads to grow your music career. | |||
| Bahja Rodriguez Interview: From Teen Pop Star to Solo Artist / Entrepreneur #108 | 23 Mar 2023 | 01:07:30 | |
Many teen pop stars fizzle out. NOT the case with Bahja Rodriguez. She talked to us about her evolution from the OMG Girlz era into a thriving solo artist, ways she secures the bag outside of music, and much more! | |||
| Adam Ivy Interview: Music Marketing Masterclass | How to Deal with Trolls #107 | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:18:05 | |
Adam Ivy is an absolute LEGEND in the music marketing world. He shares his top 3 trends for artists, how he deals with internet trolls, his opinion on how much Spotify should pay per stream, and much more! | |||
| Juju McLean Interview: Director of Producer Relations at UnitedMasters #106 | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:17:15 | |
Juju McLean is the Director of Producer Relations at UnitedMasters and responsible for bringing >80,000 producers to their Beat Exchange platform. He sat down with us to talk about advice for new producers, an epic Andre 3000 story, what makes a perfect song, and much more! | |||