Epic Records

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

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And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan Drink Champs New Rory & MAL The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan The Bobby Bones Show R&B Money 60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Episode Mentions

And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan · Mar 31, 2026

Ep. 245: Madison Beer | Becoming Yourself with the World Watching

“Label Madison signed with in 2019 after independent years, providing creative freedom and support”

Artist Development and Label RelationshipsSongwriting Process and Creative ControlSocial Media Strategy and Direct Fan Engagement

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Drink Champs · Mar 27, 2026

Episode 494 w/ Ray Daniels

“Praised by Ray as caring about Black artists' plight; LA Reid was his greatest teacher at the label”

Music Industry Blackballing and Executive RetaliationEmotional Discipline in Professional AdvancementBlack Economic Collaboration vs. Internal Competition

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New Rory & MAL · Mar 19, 2026

Episode 469 | Ray Daniels

“Label where Ray worked 2013-2015; discussed Bobby Shmurda signing and L.A. Reid's leadership”

Drake-Kendrick Battle Cultural ImpactA&R Executive Role EvolutionMusic Label Business Model Transformation

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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Feb 11, 2026

Nancy Wilson of Heart | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

“Major label subsidiary that signed Heart after Mushroom Records dispute, representing shift to corporate music production”

Sibling harmony and blood harmony in rock musicRecord label artist development and A&R department declineFemale representation in rock music and sexism in music industry

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The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 5, 2026

BOBBYCAST (now on Netflix) - Blake Shelton on The Voice, The Downside of Stardom and His Perfect Day

“Label where Doug Johnson worked as A&R before moving to Giant Records, where he initially rejected Shelton as not ready”

Career persistence and rejection resilience in music industryThe Voice impact on country music artist developmentSmall-town to major market relocation challenges

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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Jan 21, 2026

Kevin Cronin | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

“REO Speedwagon's original record label that signed the band and released early albums”

Songwriting Process and Demo RecordingBand Dynamics and Internal ConflictMidwestern Work Ethic in Rock Music

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R&B Money · Dec 17, 2025

Vincent Herbert

“Label where Vincent worked on various projects and artist development”

Music Production Philosophy and CraftArtist Development and Talent DiscoveryMusic Business Fundamentals (Contracts, Profit Participation, Publishing)

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R&B Money · Dec 10, 2025

Jacob Latimore

“Label Jacob considered for a showcase deal before choosing Jive Records due to artist roster alignment”

Independent vs. Major Label Music DealsArtist Brand Protection and Association ManagementMulti-Platform Entertainment Careers (Music, Acting, Dancing)

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Jun 18, 2025

“How to Save a Life”—The Fray

“Label that signed The Fray after A&R executive Mike Flynn heard 'Vienna' and flew to Denver to see them perform”

Emotionally Manipulative Piano Ballads in TelevisionHospital-Based Soap Opera Narrative ConventionsMusic Supervision and Sync Licensing Strategy

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