The Broadcasters Podcast

From #InMyFeelings to Viral Videos, how does Drake continue to create what compares to a musical tsunami up the Billboard charts with every album and how does he compares with his peers.  Plus, MoviePass introduces peak pricing and KOP rants into how the new movie experience continues to get worse when new releases move from being held over to being placed in home video hell.  Support the Creative...

#Scorpion Skyrockets Drake Again Up the Chart as he is destined to reach the top of the Billboard charts for the 8th time. Plus some astonishing  #WorldCup Watching Stats and the depths to which people will find a way to watch it while at work.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorporate.com/sponsors Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  http://...

KOP remembers a radio legend. Dan Ingram, one of the signature voices of New York’s legendary WABC (770) from 1961 until 1982 and then a vital part of WCBS-FM (101.1) in its golden years, passed away this weekend at the age of 83.  Plus, KOP defends the movie Gotti and why it didn't deserve to get a 0% score by Rotten Tomatoes, but that the producer's mistakes and a box office cooler in John Travo...

KOP looks into the Rise and Fall of SoundCloud star turned chart-topping rapper #XXXTentacion, his prediction of demise, his criminal demons, and his death. Plus, the epic fail of Network TV in 2017-2018, and what is not being done to stop the slide.  More MoviePass madness, a #SuperFly review, Gotti hits back and more. Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenot...

#Oceans8 Does Right by the Oceans Franchise and tops some big movies in a big Box Office Weekend. KOP talks about why the movie worked.  Plus, the final results on Network  TV for 2017-2018, plus news on Mayans MC and a Game of Thrones prequel, and KOP review the newest album by Kanye West called #Ye Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorporate.com/sponso...

"#Top40 #CHR Radio Has a Rap Problem... and More Than That! "KOP exclaims with the help of a recent Rolling Stone article.  KOP explains how the narrowness, authoritarian-style programming for obsolete family stereotypes and listening habits are the cause for the complete disconnect Top40/CHR radio which has led to an exodus of young listeners seeking buzz-worthy music to streaming services. Suppo...

#Roseanne is canceled by ABC after a successful first season in its revival over some tweet activity that ended with a racially-sensitive tweet. KOP asks what did you expect when she came back. Plus, Solo suffers and KOP explains what worked and what didn't. Plus, KOP reflects on the series finale of the Americans.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorp...

Is #Deadpool2 and their slight miss on box office projections a sign of Marvel Box Office Fatigue. Meanwhile, KOP got a chance to review before his vacation.  Plus, is there a need for more Gender Equality In Music Radio? Well, the catch is that is what is being asked by a panel of female public radio professionals about the lack of gender equality in public radio that plays music. Ah, that's the...

Decoding #ChildishGambino 's End Game with #ThisIsAmerica as the new song makes its way atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week.  KOP looks at this creative expression, why there needs to be more of it but how there this needs to spark an open civil debate.  Plus, what's in and out on Network TV, and #Deadpool2 is said not to disappoint.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to ...

#PostMalone 's new album #BeerBongsandBentleys breaks all-time chart records. WE go through how big the album is and KOP gives his favorites. Plus, #BillandTed is being brought back for another sequel?! Plus, how today's mainstream music on the radio does not bring mothers and daughters like it used to.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorporate.com/sp...

KOP consoles those younger Marvel movie fans jilted by the cliffhanger that became from Aftermath #Avengers Infinity War.  Plus #Kanye West appears on @TMZ and KOP uses this to discuss the ability of a content creator to have freedom of thought, freedom of expression and the ability to have open dialogue. He explains how that need of freedom of thought, whether you agree or disagree, should not be...

After KOP calls out American Top 40 and their hypocritical chart manipulation, as they try to pull a fast one on their April 21st chart. Plus, MTV takes a big corporate step backwards greenlighting a new Jackass-like series called Too Stupid to Die. Also #SuperTroopers2 finds Crowdfunding Success. Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorporate.com/sponsors...

KOP comments on the underwhelming #ScandalFinale. He recaps #Chappaquidick and previews the successfully crowdfunded sequel of  #SuperTroopers2. Plus, AdAge prints a ridiculous story putting a Positive Spin on the Radio Industry.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorporate.com/sponsors Doing your Amazon shopping through our link,  http://www.kingofpodca...

KOP explains the history, importance, and relevance of the Billboard Hot 100 since the beginning of the rock era and how it was integral to radio's success at one time.   KOP compares how new music is treated by radio today by simply looking at how bad the American Top 40 chart has swayed away from what people listen to today in reality via digital streaming instead of the radio.  Plus, KOP talks...

KOP welcomes Master Composer Robert Miller, plus we look at the real factors that have led to a Slow Death of Corporate Radio.  KOP speaks with Robert Miller, a master composer with over 25 years experience in film, TV, and the concert hall. He provided the soundtrack for the recently Oscar-nominated documentary short, Knife Skills. Robert's work has garnered him seven CLIO awards, two AICP awards...

#RoseanneReboot and How Network Television Will Respond To It as KOP shows historically why this should shake up what pilots will come out going forward. We also look at the current crop of pilots made to be progressive or repetitive or rebooted. Plus, Snoop Dogg tops the Gospel chart, and hatred for iHeartRadio. Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by going to  http://www.creativenotcorpora...

Mega-Media Mergers Create Uncertain Future as we look into the AT&T-DOJ Antitrust Trial underway, plus how does Disney CEO Bob Iger deserve to retire in a few years to the tune of nearly half a billion dollars.  Plus, KOP interviews TV Producer and Sci-fi Author Darren Campo, adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business where he teaches in the Entertainment, Media and Technology Program. Su...

KOP talk to Hollywood Studio Executive Lou Dennig, recognized with 4 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, and host of the upcoming podcast series, "Games, Gab & Gossip: TV Before Social Media Sucked the Life Out of Broadcast". Plus, iHeart Media Files Chapter 11, Wrinkle in Time takes a financial tumble, and KOP reviews Gringo and the Hurricane Heist.  Support the Creative Not Corporate Podcast by goin...

KOP welcomes Oscar Nominated Blade Runner 2049 Sound Guys Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett about their sound work since Blade Runner and now with Blade Runner 2049. Oscar-winning Re-Recording Sound Mixer, Doug Hemphill (also worked on Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), The Last of the Mohicans (1992))and Oscar-nominated Sound Mixer, Ron Bartlett ( The Fifth Element (1997) and De...

Talking about moviemaking as KOP talks with one of the best and busiest cinematographers working today, Luc Montpellier. Luc Montpellier is an award-winning Canadian cinematographer who shot Starz's upcoming science fiction thriller "Counterpart," starring J.K. Simmons. He has worked on CBS’ “Flashpoint,” Fox’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” live tv event. He has worked with household names including...

Pop Culture, Social Media and the Next Generation of Media as KOP speaks with Andrew Selepak, PhD (@aselepak) a University of Florida communications professor who is the director of a graduate program in social media.  We discuss the influence of social media and today's pop culture on students in general and how he talks about those subjects with his classes, plus we learn about Andrew's experien...

Recording Artist, Music Industry professional, and entrepreneur Eric Knight talks to KOP about the ongoing tug of war between Corporate vs. The ever-changing recording industry.   Eric has released a few albums nationally as an independent artist and has opened for some major acts (KISS, Aerosmith, Dave Matthews & Kid Rock). Eric sings lead vocals for the Disciples Of Babylon that just recorded &...

Star Wars with Dragons?! Maybe? Game of Thrones producers David Benioff and D.B Weiss get a run at their piece of the Star Wars franchise. We also discuss corporate bailouts and layoffs and digital streaming money Drops for Hulu and Spotify. Plus, rapid royal reviews of 12 Strong in the movies, Altered Carbon and Disjointed on Netflix and Migos' new album Culture II. Plus, iHeartMedia looks at Cha...

Super Bowl 52 Commercials Previewed, plus Drake Dominates Hot 100 and More Reboots in the world of movies and TV! Plus, iHeartMedia takes one more step towards bankruptcy, Quincy Jones disses on pop music, and why is the cost of a Super Bowl commercial over $5 million? Please support the Creative Not Corporate Pop Culture and Media Podcast by: Doing your Amazon shopping through our link, AmazonIsR...

KOP discusses the Dundee Super Bowl Ad that we really thought was going to be a movie,  Camila Cabello Hits Number One and The Eventual Fall of iHeart Media. Plus, a study while movie fans prefer Marvel over DC, new reboots coming to TV in Greatest American Hero, Charmed and Murphy Brown! Also, MoviePass Hits and Misses, Rap is back in the Mainstream and more.  Please support the Creative Not Corp...