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Episode Mentions
How I Invest with David Weisburd · May 21, 2026
E374: Why the Best Investors Prepare for Crashes Before They Happen
“Referenced as organizational model for idea vetting; 80 number-one hits through unanimous dollar-test approval process”
Today, Explained · Apr 30, 2026
The Michael Jackson "biopic"
“Record label that signed the Jackson 5 when Michael was 7-8 years old, launching his early career as a child star”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Apr 25, 2026
Episode 923 | "Old School Music Is Always A Vibe"
“Historic record label discussed in context of Michael Jackson's career and family business dynamics”
The Big Picture · Apr 24, 2026
‘Michael’ Wants to Start Something It Can’t Finish. Plus: ‘Mother Mary’ With David Lowery!
“Label that signed Jackson 5 in film; Barry Gordy portrayed by Lorenz Tate in Michael biopic”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Apr 22, 2026
Ralph Tresvant
“Mentioned as foundational influence on Ralph's early musical taste and the Motown Sound that shaped his artistry”
R&B Money · Apr 9, 2026
Q Parker
“Had a girl group called 'Forte' which influenced 112's name change from their original group name”
One Song · Apr 9, 2026
Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" with Danyel Smith
“Historical label where Ashford and Simpson worked before producing Chaka Khan's debut solo album”
BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE · Apr 8, 2026
JUDGE GREG MATHIS (on Reality TV, Judge Judy, Judging People & The Masked Singer)
“Judge Mathis discussed standing outside Motown as a teenager hoping to be discovered, and later befriending Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.”
Pod Meets World · Apr 1, 2026
Drew Lachey
“98 Degrees signed to Motown; collaborated with Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder through the label”
Artist Friendly with Joel Madden · Mar 25, 2026
Lionel Richie
“Lionel's foundational training ground; studied under Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Barry Gordy; only major studio in LA at the time”
Morbid · Feb 2, 2026
The “Hitman” Murders
“Lawrence Horn worked as audio engineer on major hits including The Temptations' 'My Girl' during the label's golden age”
One Song · Jan 29, 2026
Fugees' "Ready or Not" w/ Wyclef Jean
“Referenced as model for band-based production (Funk Brothers) that influenced The Fugees' collaborative structure”
Drink Champs · Jan 23, 2026
Episode 487 w/ Maino
“Part of Universal umbrella; Maino was signed through Motown subsidiary with producer Tone from Trackmaster”
One Song · Jan 22, 2026
Diana Ross' "Upside Down"
“Label that remixed 'Upside Down' against Nile Rogers' artistic vision, prioritizing Diana Ross's vocal clarity over original production intent”
R&B Money · Jan 22, 2026
Marc Byers
“Discussed as gold standard for label infrastructure and artist development; Byers later worked there as General Manager”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Jan 21, 2026
Reginald Hudlin | Boomerang
“Referenced in discussion of Barry Gordie's decision-making regarding Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' album”
One Song · Jan 14, 2026
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
“Celebrated 25 years with NBC special where Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" and debuted the moonwalk”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Dec 24, 2025
Tony Rich
“Referenced as historical standard for music industry culture where offices featured live music and creative energy”
One Song · Dec 18, 2025
Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w Shawn Stockman: Part Two
“Referenced as foundational influence on Boyz II Men's sound and production philosophy; Gerald Levert mentioned as Motown president”
One Song · Dec 11, 2025
Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly" w/ Shawn Stockman: Part One
“Boyz II Men's record label; central to the 'Motownphilly' concept merging Detroit Motown legacy with Philadelphia sound”
Shawn Stockman's On That Note · Oct 30, 2025
Boyz II Men
“Record label that signed Boyz II Men and released their debut album; initially struggled to identify the group's direction”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Aug 24, 2025
Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part One, The Song Remains the Same
“Referenced as comparison for production techniques and artist development strategies used by Holland-Dozier-Holland”
R&B Money · Apr 16, 2025
Jermaine Dupri Part 2
“Referenced as historical benchmark for producer achievement; Barry Gordy's model compared to JD's career trajectory”