
The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
Latest episodes

Feb 23, 2023 • 2h 8min
Brent Smith
Shinedown has the most number one "Billboard" Mainstream Rock Songs (18) in the history of the chart (40 years), and Brent Smith is the band's lead singer. You might have no idea who he is, or have even heard Shinedown's music, but I guarantee you're going to find Brent and his story very interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2023 • 2h 15min
Fred Rosen
Mr. Ticketmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 49min
Michael Strickland
Michael Strickland is the Founder and Chairman of Bandit Lites. Since the advent of Covid he has been involved in getting government money in support of the touring industry. Furthermore, he is trying to get all facets of the entertainment industry aligned in the Entertainment Association, so they have a voice in Washington, D.C. and are prepared in case a catastrophe affecting entertainment occurs in the future. Listen to the story of how Michael penetrated the government to get monies released and how he formed and grew Bandit Lites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 44min
Howard Jones
"What Is Love?," "Things Can Only Get Better," "No One Is to Blame"...we explore Howard Jones's career from yesterday to today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 2h 5min
Jerry Harrison
Of the Modern Lovers. Of the Talking Heads. We cover it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 42min
Spencer Proffer
Spencer Proffer made his name producing records, most notably Quiet Riot's "Metal Health," which sold in excess of ten million copies, and now he's producing movies, most recently "The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's 'American Pie.'" Proffer is a hustler/entrepreneur/survivor with a long history in entertainment, tune in for the story of his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 46min
Wynonna Judd
Discover Winona Judd's musical roots, resilience after tragedy, navigating relationships and boundaries, personal struggles in the music industry, fame challenges, financial success during the pandemic, and emotional reflections on authenticity in performance.

Jan 5, 2023 • 2h 21min
Marshall Chess
Come for the Chess Records stories, stay for the Rolling Stones stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 46min
Taj Mahal
The one and only! Taj is serving as the NYU/Americana Artist-in-Residence for 2022-23. Intelligent, feisty and as sharp as ever, Taj tells us about growing up, his adventures with major labels and independents, and how he has sustained his career all these years. Revered by his compatriots, this is a chance to experience the magic of the man himself!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 40min
Justin Hayward
Of the Moody Blues...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.