Christopher Ronan

Break the Gate

Music EN ↓ 33 episodes

This podcast is for people who want to be in the entertainment field, but are unsure in what capacity. This is an all-encompassing information source for everything industry. I plan on interviewing booking agents, casting directors, TV producers, sports managers, sport event managers and more. I would like for people to come to this podcast knowing no matter what answer they are looking for, to advance in their entertainment career, they can find it here. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btgpodcast/support

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Christopher Ronan

Episodes

Thom Shultz & Justin Hatton - Co-owner/Sales Rep at Convicted Printing 13.02.2023 1:04:32

In this episode, we talked about different types of merch printing, average cost for a band, the inspiration behind the company, how someone could get into the merch business, and way more! Here's the link we talked about: https://tinyurl.com/mac76as7 Here's ours: linktr.ee/btgpodcast

Randy Nichols - Artist Manager at Force Media Management (Underoath/The Starting Line) 06.02.2023 1:13:11

In this episode, we talk about getting started as a artist manager, unspoken rules in management, the transition of Aaron to Spencer and back to Aaron, NFTs in the music industry and more!

Tyler Dugoni - Co-Founder of Caliber TV & Director at Visual-Hype Productions 30.01.2023 1:04:28

In this episode we talked about DIY shoot must haves, what bands should look for when picking a director, prices you should pay for a shoot, things bands shouldn't do when working with a director, and much more! Next episode: February 6th, 2023 - Randy Nichols of Force Media Management (Underoath/The Almost/The Starting Line) Follow us on Facebook!

Ricky Armellino - Guitarist of Ice Nine Kills/Vocalist for Hawk/Songwriter and Producer 23.01.2023 1:11:48

In this episode, mistakes bands make, what a label owner once did to him, how he booked his first tour, his view on gatekeeping and more!

Sierra Lyman - Junior Artist Manager at The Familie 16.01.2023 1:00:14

In this episode, we talk about her experience with Billie Eilish, working with Avril Lavigne and Games We Play, growing up with Warped Tour, When We Were Young Festival, different types of managers, and more!

Kevin Lyman - Founder of Warped Tour 09.01.2023 57:52

In this episode, we talk about running the longest running touring music festival, what it means to be an artist with a purpose, the future of bands on TikTok, controversies at Warped Tour, Fronz from Attila taking over Warped Tour, Kevin's involvement with Monster Energy Drinks new water to combat Liquid Death, and more!

Cameron Norris Tour Booking & Artist Manager at The Dreamer Agency 02.01.2023 56:31

Cameron Norris is a tour booking agent and artist manager for bands Decayer, Sorry No Sympathy, Constellations and more. In this episode, we go into tour booking strategies, when to look for a booking agent, red flags in booking, and more! 

Tyler Johnson Co-Founder of Don't Blink Music Group 19.12.2022 56:48

Tyler is getting his doctorates. He is also the President of Scene Daddy, Marketing Director of PUSH, and Co-Founder of Don't Blink Music Group. In this episode, we talk about Tylers career, when to get a social media expert, what a Facebook pixel is and more!