For The Record

In this episode, music critic, author and former A&R executive Mitchell Cohen joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to revisit the remarkable music that emerged from New York City during the 1960s. Drawing from his book, Wake Me, Shake Me: New York City, the ’60s and the Pop-Rock Youthquake, Cohen explores how artists including Dion, the Lovin’ Spoonful, the Young Rascals, the Blues Project and...

In this episode, singer-songwriter Steve Azar joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to reflect on a career shaped by hit records, unexpected turns, and his deep connection to Mississippi. Azar shares the unlikely story behind “I Don’t Have to Be Me (‘Til Monday),” how Morgan Freeman became part of the “Waitin’ on Joe” music video, and why he walked away from Nashville when his career seemed to be h...

In this episode, legendary music executive Don Ienner joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to reflect on his remarkable career, which began at CAM Productions. He and his brother Jimmy later launched Millennium Records. From there, Don helped transform Arista Records into one of the hottest labels in the industry before eventually leading Sony Music as Chairman and CEO. Don shares the strategies b...

In this week's episode of For the Record, Dave sits down with Rick to reflect on his memories of working alongside Clive during the 1990s, when Rick served as Head of Promotion at Arista Records. Together, they look back on Clive's impact on the music industry, the relationships he built, and the moments that defined an extraordinary career.

In this episode, legendary hitmaker Huey Lewis sits down with veteran music industry insiders Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia. Huey opens up about the golden era of the 1980s and 1990's, the strategic moves that blew up his multi-platinum hits, and navigating life after a devastating diagnosis. This candid conversation bridges the gap between high-energy stadium rock and the peaceful stillness of f...

Former Associate Publisher of Charts at Billboard Magazine, Michael Ellis, discusses how he changed the Hot 100 charts in 1991 from a system where retail stores called in their sales and radio stations reported their playlists to the historic transition to monitored real airplay and real sales through BDS and SoundScan. We also discuss how today's charts are measured and why Michael believes the c...

Dave and Rick sit down with Radio Hall of Famer and legendary disc jockey and programmer Scott Shannon to trace the career of the man who helped revolutionize the airwaves. This episode features stories never told before from Scott’s decades in the trenches of radio, as he pulls back the curtain on the true reality of the business. From the sheer hustle required to climb the ranks in the early day...

In this episode of For the Record, Rick and Dave explain the mission behind the podcast before diving into brand-new, fan-requested footage featuring The Doobie Brothers legends Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons. Join us for an exclusive look at the stories behind the legends, how the name “Doobie Brothers” was born, and the real journey behind one of rock’s most enduring bands. Enjoy even more in-dept...

Rick and Dave talk to the Doobie Brothers Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston about the backstories of “Listen to the Music” and “Black Water.” The two legends share what it was like working closely with Warner Bros Records during the years they broke big, how they handled fame, and details on their upcoming summer tour across America with Santana. For Tour Dates: https://thedoobiebrothers.com/pages/tour

The "For the Record” podcast brings together two legends of the music industry, renowned radio programmer and record executive Dave “Your Duke” Sholin and veteran record executive Rick Bisceglia. On episode one, legendary songwriter Diane Warren joins "For the Record" to talk about the genius behind some of the most iconic songs in music history. With hits recorded by artists like Aerosmith, Celin...