Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

Welcome to the Music Lounge Podcast

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“Welcome To The Music Lounge” delves into the exclusive world of MTV’s Music Department during the height of Total Request Live. Podcast hosts and former MTV Music Department employees Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte chat with MTV and record label executives, music programmers, VJs, and artists about the Music Lounge on the 25th floor of MTV that would make or break an artist such as Britney Spears, Eminem and Destiny’s Child. It’s a nostalgic journey packed with interviews, insights, and a few juicy secrets from the golden age of music television. youtube.com/@welcometothemusiclounge

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Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

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Ep 40: Lou Stellato, VP MTV2 Production 29.05.2025 47:35

How do you launch a major music channel in just 30 days 🤯? Lou Stellato faced that challenge with M2! Tune into our latest "Welcome to the Music Lounge" episode for the incredible story. Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!!

Ep 39: Robin Reinhardt, SVP Studio Relations and Celebrity Talent 15.05.2025 50:22

This week on Welcome to the Music Lounge, Robin Reinhardt former SVP Artist Relations and Celebrity Talent , shares her incredible story.

Ep 38: Sara Kantathavorn, MTV Artist and Celebrity Strategy 08.05.2025 1:03:01

This week on Welcome to the Music Lounge! We're chatting with Sara Kantathavorn, the celebrity booker for TRL! 🤩 Hear all about her dream job and the INSANE influence TRL had on pop culture. Don't miss this one! Hosted by Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman.

Ep 37: Susan, Andrew and Perry dive into their favorite MTV Unplugged episodes 01.05.2025 41:33

Welcome to the Music Lounge dives into our favorite MTV Unplugged episodes this week, with host Andrew Schiffman exploring the iconic (and nearly derailed) 1996 Oasis performance. Also hosted by Hosted by Perry Turcotte and Susan Natoli.

Ep 36: Atlas Genius 24.04.2025 47:26

Atlas Genius fans! 🎸 Keith Jeffery joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week! Hear how MTV & SiriusXM Alt Nation helped launch "Trojans"! 🔥 Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

Ep 35: Diane van Horn, VP Video Promotion, Elektra Records 17.04.2025 59:26

Buckle up! 🚌 Diane van Horn joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week with a story about a van ride with Busta Rhymes and Eminem! 😂 That's just the tip of the iceberg - tune in for more amazing stories! Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte.

Ep 34: Michelle Welch, Video Promotion Columbia Records 10.04.2025 46:29

Michelle Welch shares this incredible story on Welcome to the Music Lounge this week. Hear her epic stories hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte

Ep 33: Rob Dixter, TRL Producer 03.04.2025 46:47

Get ready for some TRL gold! 🌟 We've got Rob Dixter, a TRL producer, on the show this week. And yes, there are stories!

Ep 32: Jim Shearer, MTV2 VJ 27.03.2025 54:50

Psst... wanna know how Jim Shearer became THE voice of MTV2 in the 2000s? 🤫 We're spilling the secrets! 🎤 Hear the inside scoop! 🔥

Ep 31: Susan, Andrew and Perry discuss the TRL Countdown from March 6, 2000 20.03.2025 37:24

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! We're excited to introduce a new feature on Welcome to the Music Lounge! This episode focuses on the TRL Top 10 Countdown from March 6, 2000, highlighting the best music videos of that era. Listen or watch now hosted by Andrew Schiffman, Perry Turcotte and special guest host, Susan Natoli!!!

Ep 30: Vinnie Potestivo, Visibility Expert 13.03.2025 1:08:04

From launching MTV series from Punk’d and The Osbournes to developing the personal brands of Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, Ashton Kutcher, and Beyoncé Carter, his work has defined pop culture and influenced the media landscape. Dive in and hear his stories hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!!

Ep 29: Tuma Basa, Director Black Music & Culture, YouTube 27.02.2025 1:06:44

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tuma Basa, former MTV Music Programming Executive, currently Director Black Music & Culture, YouTube

Ep 28: Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1. 20.02.2025 52:54

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1, current CEO/President PBS/NPR Buffalo/Toronto Public Media.

Ep 27: Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent 13.02.2025 45:47

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent .

Ep 26: Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer 06.02.2025 54:24

Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer.

Ep 25: Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo 30.01.2025 53:10

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo

Ep 24: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV Programming Execs 23.01.2025 38:27

Join Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte, and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV programming legends, as they reminisce about their favorite artists from the TRL era.

Ep 23: Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group 16.01.2025 38:26

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group.

Ep 22: Lou Smith, head honcho, DLJ Music & Video Promotion 09.01.2025 47:23

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Lou Smith, head honcho at DLJ Music & Video Promotion. His career started at Elektra Records where he worked music video promotion for Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, just to name a few.

Ep 21: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV Programming Execs 02.01.2025 55:47

Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman take a deeper dive into their career journey and the perks of working at MTV.

Ep 20: Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music Integration Director 19.12.2024 48:09

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music Integration Director. He was so devoted to his job, he gave the shirt off his back to Jesse James Decker.

Ep 19: Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming Director and manager of Interpol 12.12.2024 1:02:34

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming Director and manager of Interpol. He shares stories about Alanis Morisette singing directly to him in a room filled with MTV VIPs and shooting freestyle with an unknown Eminem.

Ep 18: Jason Pleskow, former music executive at Atlantic and Columbia Records 05.12.2024 45:37

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Jason Pleskow, former music executive at Atlantic and Columbia Records. He’s worked with Lenny Kravtiz, Janet Jackson, Smashing Pumpkins, Spice Girls, and was behind the scenes wheeling the ice cream cart in 1515 when Mariah Carey surprised Carson Daly on TRL.

Ep 17: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV Programming Execs 21.11.2024 47:53

Susan Natoli joins Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman for a hosts-only episode of Welcome to The Music Lounge, taking a deeper dive into their career journey and Life After MTV.

Ep 16: Doug Cohn, former record label executive at Atlantic and Lava Records 14.11.2024 53:06

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Doug Cohn, former record label executive at Atlantic and Lava Records. He shares stories of the biggest artists from that time period, including one at Spring Break who was a judge on Say What Karaoke and gave contestants a zero unless they took off their shirt.