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  • Robert Freund is an experienced advertising attorney and advisor. He focuses his practice on online marketing and e-commerce issues. Before opening his own firm, Rob honed his legal skills working at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, one of the largest and most respected international law firms. Rob has lectured about advertising law at the University of Southern California, the University of San Diego, and the University of Tennessee, and he has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Law, and Vox on those issues. Rob was named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in Media & Advertising for 2020–2024.

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    Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

  • Reecard Farché (aka Anklepants) is an Australian born convict, multi instrumentalist, instrument builder, and solo member of Anklepants. You can check out the bulk of his work here:

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    Mr. Bill’s Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes

    Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

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  • This podcast episode will delve into the life of David Mordechai Packouz, a former American arms dealer, musician, and inventor born on February 17, 1982. Packouz joined forces with Efraim Diveroli in September 2005 at AEY Inc., an arms company that quickly secured numerous contracts worth millions. Their notable achievement was a nearly $300 million contract in 2007 to supply the Afghan Army with vast quantities of ammunition, which controversially included prohibited Chinese ammunition, leading to significant legal and ethical issues. Packouz played a key role in concealing the origin of these munitions, resulting in a sentence of seven months of house arrest for conspiracy to defraud the United States. His story caught public attention and was later depicted in the 2016 film War Dogs, where Packouz made a cameo appearance. Beyond his controversial past, Packouz has reinvented himself as an inventor and CEO of Singular Sound, where he developed the BeatBuddy, a guitar pedal drum machine, showcasing his transition from arms dealing to music technology.

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    00:00Introduction and Background 02:23 Transition to Music Business 05:47 Creation of the BeatBuddy 10:34 Transition from Weapons to Music 21:02 Legal Trouble and Charges 30:07 Media Coverage and Scandal 36:47 Raid and Evidence 41:33 Sentencing and Plea Agreement 43:39 Legal Troubles and Plea Agreements 45:07 Testifying in Trial and Sentencing 46:06 Restrictions and Violations 47:23 Entrapment and Arrest 49:46 Sentencing and Laws 50:57 Law Enforcement Tactics 51:27 Violating Plea Agreement 52:34 Inequities in the Justice System 53:16 AI in the Justice System 54:08 AI as an Impartial Judge 55:33 Sentencing and Emotion 56:03 Sentencing and Timing 56:55 Personal Experience in Jail 57:55 Entrepreneurial Spirit 59:42 Entrepreneurial Ventures 01:08:14 Starting the Bed Sheet Business 01:14:32 Current Agenda and Future Products 01:18:38 Instafloss and Non-Music Products 01:22:23 NAMM Exhibition 01:23:15 Changes in Exhibition Strategy 01:24:06 Adapting to New Ways of Doing Things 01:25:15 Diminishing Returns of Exhibiting 01:26:41 Expanding Market Beyond Musicians 01:28:06 The Birth of InstaFloss 01:29:27 Effectiveness of Water Flossing 01:30:24 Proper Use of Water Flossers 01:32:03 Identifying Gaps in the Market 01:33:20 Balancing Passion and Profit 01:34:26 War Dogs Academy 01:36:26 Opportunities in Government Contracting 01:38:23 Investment and Support for Government Contracts 01:40:16 Future Ventures
  • Born and raised in New Jersey, Au5 (Austin Collins) has been a lifelong musician. Trained in classical piano since age 4 and studying bass guitar and music production since age 13, Austin is a well-rounded composer and music technologist unbounded by genre.

    Au5 Links

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    00:00
    Introduction and Tour Recap
    03:00
    Sleep Schedule and Adjustments
    07:00
    The Importance of Energy in Live Shows
    13:00
    Discussion on the Legality and Effects of Different Substances
    19:00
    The Evolution of Sound Design and Mixing Techniques
    25:00
    New Modules and Techniques in Ozone 11
    30:00
    Target Metrics for Loudness and Sub Level
    35:00
    Alternative Techniques for Sidechain Processing
    37:23
    Setting Up Templates for Mixing
    39:18
    Using Kickstart for Sidechaining
    40:23
    Using Simple and Lightweight Plugins
    41:12
    Using Ableton's Multi-Band Dynamics for Mixing
    42:01
    Using Ozone for Mastering
    42:45
    Using Spectral Compressor for Precise Compression
    44:55
    The Importance of Linear Phase in Mixing and Mastering
    49:23
    Using ShaperBox for Additive Mixing
    53:47
    Using Serum Effects for EQ Movement
    56:24
    Conclusion

  • Rooted deeply in Minneapolis's vibrant music culture, Ternion Sound is an embodiment of three bass enthusiasts. Their relentless commitment to intentional artistry and underground culture has solidified their distinct position in the electronic music landscape.

    The new album "Digital Artifice" is out as of October 13th via Noisia's Vision Imprint.

    “This album has been years in the making, and it’s the most challenging creative work we’ve ever put together.” -Ternion Sound

    Ternion Links

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    Podcast Produced and Edited by: Robert Fumo

  • Dirty Funky Bass Music, but make it pretty.

    The vibe and soul of the Maddy O’Neal project combine soundscapes from all across the spectrum of genres. Rich in texture and atmosphere, her roots in funk and soul shine through in a bed of low-end frequencies, making for a unique environment for future bass and synth design to tie it all together. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, you can hear the direct electro-soul inspiration sprinkled in her productions, but she has managed to carve out her own unique lane within the bass community. As a self-taught producer and DJ with a wildly creative upbringing, Maddy’s expression was formed by way of soulful melodic overtones, driven basslines, and glitched-out hip-hop grooves. Maddy’s live performances consist of original compositions, drum pads, and an interwoven storyline ranging from down-low grimey bangers to shimmery mid-tempo vocal bass tracks and head-nodding disco. Her momentum is unstoppable, as she has been touring the country for the last 5 years, playing 90+ shows a year, spreading her infectious energy from stage to stage.

    With hits like “Zest Please," a collaboration with the iconic Clozee that amassed over 2 million Spotify plays in just one year, five EPs, and a massive sophomore LP “Ricochet” in 2022, followed by two volumes of remix albums, Maddy’s repertoire is ever-expanding, leaving fan bases across the world wanting more.

    Maddy O’Neal has played Coachella, Lollapalooza, Lost Lands, Electric Forest, Bonnaroo Envision, North Coast, Red Rocks (x3), and many, many more. Her touring resume is long and accomplished by supporting such artists as Clozee, Pretty Lights, Griz, Big Gigantic, Liquid Stranger, The Floozies, Opiuo, Wreckno, STS9, Manic Focus, and more!

    Maddy O'Neal Links

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  • Channeling a love affair with classic '90s hip-hop, an affinity for otherworldly themes and an ear for raw funk, Barclay Crenshaw uses his given birth name to bare his soul and deliver a slowed-down, emotive collection of collaborations and instrumentals. His 2017 self-titled debut album was a left-field departure from his better-known alias, Claude VonStroke, but the quality is undeniably the same.

    This project represents a mixture of modern bass and organic beats blended with gorgeous melodic moments and underlying grittiness to create an experience that is eclectic, expressive and expansive.

    Coded art and epic visuals depicting ancient alien abductions and explorations of time and space furthers the sense of mystery and the unknown, harking back to the past while gazing into the future.

    In 2022, Barclay announced his hiatus from Claude VonStroke and Dirtybird to focus full time on Barclay Crenshaw.

    Barclay Crenshaw Links

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    Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

  • Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Cooper Medearis, known professionally as Oolacile, a multifaceted talent from Las Vegas, US. As a label owner, bass music producer, DJ, and digital artist, Oolacile has made significant waves in the music industry. He is renowned for his eclectic mix of dubstep, trench, future trench, house, and drum & bass. Beyond his personal creations, Medearis is the driving force behind the multigenre label Halcyon, which he manages and owns.

    In a bold move on August 24, 2020, Medearis transitioned from his solo label, Havel Records, to focus entirely on Halcyon. His influence in the music scene is especially notable in the promotion and development of the future riddim/trench subgenre. Through his strategic formation and curation of Halcyon, Medearis has become a pivotal figure in shaping the sound and culture of this unique music style.

    Oolacile Links

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  • His name is Jeremy, also known as Red Means Recording. It's a pleasure for him to make your acquaintance.

    He is perhaps most renowned for creating music and videos using the Teenage Engineering OP-1 digital synthesizer. It's likely that you are also quite renowned for something quite impressive.

    Jeremy crafts music using a diverse array of equipment, including Ableton and several hardware synthesizers. He also produces videos using After Effects, Premiere, and various other tools.

    His Patreon serves as a creative space where music, videos, and other valuable content are generated. In this space, there will be an exchange of ideas and emotions and the sharing of stems and samples, among other beneficial things.

    Occasionally, there might even be an appearance from a dog.

    He is delighted that you are here.

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  • Benn Jordan’s career began in the late 1990’s as a recording artist, most widely released under the moniker “The Flashbulb”. A decade later, Benn would become synonymous with artist advocacy after he purchased his music rights back from record labels,formed a non-profit publisher, and challenged the early models of digital music distribution by using peer-to-peer file transfers instead of iTunes. This led to Benn being a consultant for Bandcamp before the service launched in 2007.

    After expanding his non-profit to carry a music education school and community center in Chicago, Benn moved to the Atlanta area in 2017 and started what has now become one of the most popular YouTube channels in the pro-audio and audio technology space. The channel now exists under Benn’s non-profit umbrella and funds data-science and the never ending challenge of finding ethical business models that can make the music business easier to navigate for artists and creators. During this time his unique relationship with audio-related businesses and organizations expanded as fast as his amount of viewers and public reach.

    Benn Jordan doesn’t exactly keep it a secret that he’s discontent with the way independent artists have been treated by the tech industry, and he is very proactive about getting ahead of the curve and attempting to help write and set ethical standards for AI audio technology.

    Benn Jordan Links


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  • Multi-platinum, GRAMMY nominated artist/producers Grey – comprised of brothers Kyle and Michael Trewartha – are known for their chart-topping style of pop music, blending crisp electronic production and infectious vocal melodies. Each amassing over 2 billion global streams, Grey’s viral hit singles “The Middle” and “Starving” introduced Grey to virtually every corner of the world. In 2016, RIAA Quadruple-Platinum song “Starving” with Hailee Steinfeld and Zedd reached #5 at the US Top 40 and was nominated for an AMA. In 2018, “The Middle” – in collaboration with Zedd and Maren Morris– became a certified RIAA Triple-Platinum record, held the #1 spot on the US Top 40 charts for five consecutive weeks, and accumulated three GRAMMY nominations, two iHeart MusicAwards, a Billboard Music Award, and an AMA nomination. Grey has performed “The Middle” with collaborators Zedd and Marren Morris on The Billboard Music Awards and Ellen.

    Other notable releases include Camila Cabello collaboration “Crown” for Netflix’s Bright Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, and “Grey Area” featuring Disney starlet Sofia Carson.

    Grey Links: https://www.greymusicofficial.com/

    Mr. Bill’s Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes

    Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

  • "I'm a music producer and a private investigator. My experiences in both music and investigation illustrate the limitless potential of embracing duality."- Merrickk

    Merrickk Links: https://linktr.ee/Merrickk

    Merrickk News: 2 track EP titled "Digital Errands" out now on Soundz Organic collective

    Mr. Bill's Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes


  • Bob Macciochi (aka 'Macc') has been mastering professionally for 10 years.

    Bob enjoys working with music across all genres, from large hip hop labels to independent ambient, dubstep and drum n bass artists. He's also mastered electrosynthpoppunk bands, extreme death metal albums, J-pop, commercial and local bands, the odd jazz band and all manner of other things.

    A keen engineering geek with a passion for good sound and degree-level physics education, Bob regularly helps out engineers and producers of all levels, to help them improve their own production.


    Bob Macc Links: https://www.scmastering.com/

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

    Podcast Produced & Edited by: https://twitter.com/303FuMo

  • From the American Midwest, Mikrodot blends high-energy dubstep with chill, dub vibes. Mixing world instruments and a positive message, he's created a unique sound that's both edgy and zen. With a background in music production, Mikrodot focuses on authentic music and community vibes over fame. He's dropped tracks on top platforms like DUPLOC and has his own label, High Vibration Audio. As a DJ, he's all about the 140 sound, rocking crowds in the US and beyond. But for Mikrodot, DJing isn't just about the party—it's about healing and uplifting people through music.

    Mikrodot Links: https://linktr.ee/mikrodot

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

  • Dive into the next episode featuring the unstoppable force in the bass genre: Whales. With a distinct blend of atmospheric basslines, hard-hitting synths, and eclectic melodies, he's crafted a soundscape that continually captivates. From a musical prodigy at age 7 to teaching himself the intricacies of electronic production, Whales turned life’s challenges into anthems of resilience and inspiration. With collaborations spanning from Excision to Shaquille O’Neal and features in top-tier outlets like Forbes and BBC, he's an artist refusing to be boxed in. Boasting over a billion plays and tracks like ‘Dead To Me’ hitting major global charts, this episode unveils the journey and genius of a music maverick pushing boundaries. Don't miss the chance to hear from an artist whose passion and innovation knows no limits.

    Whales Links: https://linktr.ee/whales

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

  • Steve Roland is a career music producer, serial entrepreneur, as well as a communication and relationship expert. In addition to his experience as a coach and workshop facilitator, he is also Chief Business Officer of the sample label Black Octopus Sound. He is known for his proficiency in Emotional Intelligence.

    Steve Roland Links:
    https://blackoctopus-sound.com/

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

  • Since 2006, Freedom Fighters, aka Shahaf Efrat, has been a dominant force in the world of Progressive Psytrance. Starting from humble beginnings in Tel Aviv, Israel, he has risen to perform on some of the biggest festival stages worldwide, from Electric Daisy Carnival (United States) to Hadra Festival (France), Maitreya Festival (Australia), Playground Festival (Brazil), The Gathering (Japan), Ommix’s Atmosphere Festival (Mexico), and Groove Attack (Israel).

    Beyond psytrance, Freedom Fighters draws influence from various genres, creating a unique sound of his own. He has collaborated with renowned artists like Astrix, Simon Patterson, Ace Ventura, and Skazi, producing remarkable remixes. One of his notable achievements is the anthem "Marshmallows," a collaboration with Captain Hook, which has surpassed 1.5 million views on YouTube.

    His impact extends to the traditional trance scene, with a groundbreaking remix of Simon Patterson's Beatport #1 hit "Dissolve." This earned him recognition from fellow trance artists and a spot on Armin Van Buuren's esteemed radio show, "A State Of Trance."

    In 2015, Freedom Fighters released his highly anticipated album "Rebel" on HOMmega, which secured the top spot on Beatport for several consecutive weeks, solidifying his status as an unforgettable artist.

    Freedom Fighters Links:

    https://soundcloud.com/FreedomFighters

    https://www.instagram.com/FreedomFighters/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/FreedomFightersRiot

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

  • Infected Mushroom is an Israeli musical duo formed in Haifa in 1996 by producers Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani. They produce and perform psytrance, electronica, dream trance and psychedelic music. They are one of the best-selling groups in Israeli music history in terms of both domestic and international sales.

    They employ a variety of musical sources, including acoustic guitars and complex synthesized basses. Their compositions often contain changes of drum beat and tempo. Infected Mushroom's live shows feature vocals and analogue instruments in performances that are set against a multimedia backdrop.

    Links: https://infected-mushroom.com/

  • Sound designer / musician / content creator person, mostly known for my work in sound design (partial list on my website) and my youtube channel where I mostly focus these days on the philosophical and psychological aspects of creativity/artistry. Most of my music work focuses on composition and commissioned music/sound work for things like trailer production houses, music for apps, some media composition stuff, as well as a ton of demo tracks for products and software (the demo song that comes with cubase and stuff like that). 29 years old, from the VERY rural midwest (town of like 800 people), and currently located outside Nashville, TN. Wife, two dogs, some recently acquired cowboy boots, an obscene amount of coffee paraphernalia, and a glorious selection of local bourbon and whiskey.

    Venus Theory Links:

    venustheory.com

    youtube.com/venustheory

    instagram.com/venustheory

    twitter.com/venustheory

    venustheory.bandcamp.com

    GARDNSOUND (aka. No Effort, and Whitey McWhiterson) is a literal jack-of-all-trades from Atlanta, GA. He’s held positions as a Chef, Accountant, Prop Builder, Studio Builder, and SQL Admin in addition to his life-long passion for writing electronic music. GARDNSOUND writes a variety of music, most recently focused on ambient, textural, modular driven composition - which can be found on all major streaming platforms. GARDNSOUND also moonlights as the lofi artist “No Effort”, as well as the hip hop artist known as “Whitey McWhiterson”. In addition to popular music venues, Gardner has performed as an orchestral musician in various concert halls across the United States and Europe. As GARDNSOUND he has released a total of 6 studio albums, with at least 2 more to be released this year. He has been credited as a studio musician, recording engineer, performer, remix artist, or composer on over 27 albums and releases to date outside of his own work.

    GARDNSOUND Links:

    http://youtube.com/gardnsound

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

    Podcast Produced & Edited by: https://twitter.com/303FuMo





  • Striking a balance between the experimental and the accessible, Smigonaut aka Josh Kipersztok produces low-down, left-field neuro bass, but couches it in familiar jazzy frameworks. Today he’s a mainstay on lineups at major music festivals and curated club nights throughout the US. He’s released with prolific labels like The Rust Music, Street Ritual, and VALE, and collaborated with kindred spirits like Jade Cicada and DeeZ.

    In addition, Josh has spent the past several years working as a professional sound designer, first in the music tech space at companies such as iZotope, and is currently working in automotive sound design at the electric car company Fisker.

    Links: https://linktr.ee/smigonaut

    Mr. Bill’s Links:

    https://live.mrbillstunes.com/

    https://discord.gg/ySjhgWQ

    https://mrbill.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBillsTunes

    Podcast Produced & Edited by: https://twitter.com/303FuMo