The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Talking to Electronic Arts' President of Music Steve Schnur was the highlight of my week, and I'm not even a gamer! It made me excited about music. It made me envy his job. Listen and you'll get excited too! (And learn plenty!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Ronstadt has a new book, "Feels Like Home," about the Sonoran Borderlands where she grew up. We talk about her youth, Lucy's El Adobe, meeting musicians and making records, politics...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AOL cofounder Steve Case has a new book entitled "The Rise of the Rest" about the startup scene outside Silicon Valley, New York and Boston. We discuss startup culture, the companies Steve has found and invested in, and his personal history and the history of AOL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W. David Marx is the author of the new book: "Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change." He posits the dearth of quality new music comes down to status. We discuss this and other implications of status in society. Put your thinking cap on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Paich is the primary songwriter, keyboardist and a vocalist in Toto. He also co-wrote Boz Scaggs's "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle," and worked on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and too many other records to count. David talks about what it was like growing up the son of legendary Hollywood arranger Marty Paich, what it's like working your way up in the business, on the road with Sonny & Cher and in the studio, and the success of Toto. Paich has just released his first solo album, "Forgotten Toys," we talk about the record and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast covers Bonnie Raitt's latest album and songwriting process, reflecting on gender dynamics in music. It delves into childhood memories, sobriety struggles, and the impact of injuries on physical activities. The discussion also touches on media consumption habits, tech upgrades, and the historical influence of music on public opinion.

"New York Times" reporter Joe Coscarelli's "Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story" is the definitive book on today's rap scene. Whether you're a fan of rap or not, you need to read "Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story" to understand the culture, not only where the rappers come from, but how they make their impact and cash. This is the story of what is happening now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer/actor Harvey Fierstein is a charismatic raconteur you can't help but love. Listen to this podcast whether you know him or not, because embedded in his tales is so much wisdom, it's changed my life already!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio talk show host Thom Hartmann reaches 7 million people a week. We discuss the status of both the Republicans and the Democrats and investigate the state of talk radio today. Thom is erudite and insightful, prepare to be stimulated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From high school dropout to EMI to Abbey Road to Pink Floyd to the Alan Parsons Project and the new album...we cover it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.