2 Shots Music Pod

What's the latest movie catchphrase that everybody does? Michael was gonna be an air traffic controller, really? Woo Woo Alert! The boys go deep on some deep thinking about the universe, muses, and where music comes from. Stu-isms are strong in this episode, you should abide. Michael will probably be canceled - maybe the whole podcast will be censored - for his take on what he would do if he m...

How to handle social media comments. Stu's been a little bitchy and Stjames'ing things, uh-oh! Michael's cat, Zahi, makes a surprise appearance. Your dog does not need to be in a store or 7-11. What do you think? Should dogs be in stores? Stu goes a little Joe Rogan and thinks we may all be going a little too far with these safety measures. A huge conversation breaks out about Tooth Fa...

What's your favorite euphemism for a cussword? Is "cock" a curse word? The boys chat about the old days of Wrastlin'! Randy "Macho Man" Savage makes an appearance. Restaurant food, especially Italian, is just too rich. The guys talk about going out to eat at semi-fancy spots. Stu went on a field trip to the big rock show as a VIP for the Extreme and Living Color concert...

Let's talk about climate change and the music industry. The launch of EarthAidLive for 2025 a concert to promote climate sustainability and awareness. Is this the best way to do it, will it make a damn bit of difference? Small update on Tiktok. Do you still use a wallet or billfold? How to vote for 2 Shots and a Royalty Check (your favorite podcast) for iHeart's best podcasts of the year!...

Buckle up for this one! Are you a late or early person? Are you passive aggressive about it (like Michael)? A little TikTok vs. UMG talk. How much time do you spend on using social media, how much should you? (This is a lot of questions!) Some PRE - and through the magic of recording, and Kelsey- POST Grammy discussions. It's our first "interactive" podcast! Stu and Michael guess on...

Owls, Eeyore. David Lee Roth doing David Lee Roth Things. Warm-up routines for singing stamina. One of the most important jobs for a manager to win over an artist is tour routing. Indie bands need to remember the power of taking over a small town. Singing to dudes makes them uncomfortable. What exact royalties do distributors like Distrokid pay? Sync of the Week: Michael's is from Lift Stu&#39...

Bank robberies these days are difficult, a lot to consider. Don't name a bag of money the "Money Bag." What was your 'brown M&Ms' line in your rider? Oooh, some weather talk! Polar vortexes! Michael becomes a refrigerator repair guy. Careful when eating beets. Awards season, and praise for music supervison. Casa Bonita review. The boys discuss sped up and slowed down song...

New Spinal Tap coming. How much more black can it be? None. None more black. F You Anish Kapoor. Michael rants about the "Cult of Optimism" concerning new technology and music with NFTs, digital collectibles, Web3.0. The genre test. How apps and platforms do not serve you as you get older. The "Exit Screen" dichotomy in platform development. Understanding marketing research and...

A whole lot of name dropping. The boys discuss what happens when bands lose or replace a member (or even break up). Also, how former members try to disassociate themselves from the projects you know them from. Do you go see bands with non-original members? Does it matter to you? Growing as an artist over the decades and how some classic artists are not playing the hits. Giving some love to dive ba...

Happy New Year. Resolutions? Plans? Best New Years Eve Pink Floyd album? How the boys spent New Years weekend. Do the kids even watch those NYE shows? Michael talks about sending yourself an encouraging letter about the last year. Spend this time getting to know your fans by doing a survey using a smartlink. This will guide your plans for the upcoming year. Sync of the Week: Michael's is from...

The boys wrap up the year after Christmas in "their" own special way with some very lovely talk about the unhoused having sex, peeping toms, heroin, Dilaudid and more. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! An update on the Official UK No 1 Singles Chart. Michael says there's no Christmas in Heaven. A lovely little discussion about writing techniques and editing. Do you do New Year Resolutions? Answering...

Did you know Stu does an excellent Ray Romano? Why aren't more people naming their children Jesus (probably a good thing)? Are you scared that David Copperfield is going to make the moon disappear? How you ever thought about living on a houseboat; are you in on Houseboat Artist life? Life goal: record a record at Miraval in France. The boys give their views on 2024 music business - what they t...

The boys review the Sing It To Me Santa show/fundraiser for Take Note Colorado with Tracksuit Weeding and Grace Potter. They throw some love to the amazing and fabulous Grace Potter. Michael admits he was wrong (wait, really? Is that right?). A little talk about Mike Judge and some of his recent projects. The share a special review from Bradley Weaver. Thank you to all of the TikTok people who joi...

How to sing like David Lee Roth, David Duchovny is totally an author (apparently). Could you chuck it all away and live alone in the woods? Michael shares one of his favorite PBS shows, "Alone in the Wilderness" - the story of Dick Proenneke (link below) Would you? English as a language sure is strange, Michael shares his favorite book on the subject (link below). The 3 music business MU...

Michael is a bit frustrated with cloud gaming, practicing gratefulness about being able to be grateful. Update on Michael's grand plan to somehow get some sleep in spite of the cats. The boys took a field trip to see Royal Blood. The boys discuss their takes on backing tracks live. IEMs and tinitus. We give you a little insight into the BMI sale. Stu would like to touch on the whole OpenAI deb...

Get in on the Ace Monroe Band. Michael is growing a beard and it's not going well. Some beard talk. Stu does a little review of Guns N' Roses. How are '80s band singers handling touring and nailing their parts now. Michael was a member of an a capella gang and walks us down memory lane giving us insight into that rough and tumble world. Thanksgiving is here! Michael drills Stu on his T...

Michael is kinda on one today. Ranting about microwaves, 3d printers, auto-driving cars, tipping, America in general, velcro, cats, and sleep deprivation. The Stanley Hotel (The Shining). Take it easy on early Christmas decorators. Stu's big show. Is the younger generation sparking change in earlier show times? Meow Wolf is great. Michael is asking for your help on where to move in the world (...

Ear fatigue and headphone mixes. Charging by the hour vs. per project. The guys explore the nuances of producing and mixing and the difference between those. Can we all agree on NO MORE DAMN UPDATES? Michael kinda rants about playing the latest Assassin's Creed: Mirage otherwise known as "Old Man Yells At Clouds." Both of the boys gush over Welcome to Wrexham and the progressive mess...

Anyone else freaking out by how many events you have agreed to at the end of the year? A short update on the building of the new media studio. Stu calls out Michael on his self-reliant bullshit. The boys get into management principles and decide maybe everyone needs some therapy. A little discussion about how brutal being a content creator can be. Unpacking how difficult being an artist today can...

Stu's trying to go viral with some controversy by saying that Futurama is better than The Simpsons! The boys get into their takes on the Oxford comma. Happy Dirty 30th Episode! A little Golden Bachelor tea. The boys get into TV contests for singers like the Voice and give their take on whether you should or should not try to be on them, with a little insider info on how they work and some tips...

Michael got the shots, so your 5G should be working well! Joe Rogan will hate us talking about the vaccines because we are weak sheep. We are inching closer to #Whamageddon Stu talks about the classic movie you all should see- "So, I Married an Axe Murderer." Stu's dirty little secret of changing lines and lyrics on stage. Making up songs within songs on stage. Getting drunk in a ban...

Stu and Michael talk about recording old catalog songs. How you make the decisions whether to rewrite old lyrics or record them as they were written. The difficult decisions of producing yourself. Knowing your own songwriting habits. Is it worth recording a shitty song for posterity? The return of the Satanic Panic -and how utterly ridiculous it is - this time, it's got a little racism with it...

A little something different. We're calling them "Quick Shots" - a little mini pod about 1 thing in under 30 minutes-ish. This one is about Stu and Michael answering emails about the whole Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce thing.

How are music documentaries made when most musicians have a bit of a foggy memory? The boys spread some love for Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters). Some talk about the killer podcast and video series Shred with Shifty. The boys get into vegetarians and vegans- damn near launching a new podcast called "Vegetable Talk with 2 Idiots." Find out what one food Michael is allergic to. A deep dive i...

Michael is back in the city having returned the house and dog in good working order. The boys dive into the wild world of KISS and how they were too stuck up to like them as youngins but respect them now. The thing Michael hates the most which he has to do every single day of his life. Bunnies catch a few strays. The guys discuss that stupid AI Drake/Weeknd song being put up for a Grammy, as well...