The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Thomas, the smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty, discusses his evolution in music preferences, nostalgia for past experiences, and watching habits. He reflects on personal stories, relationships, life on tour buses, and coping mechanisms. The conversation covers contrasting maternal care, family dynamics, and growing up with turbulent family dynamics. Rob shares insights into his musical journey with Matchbox Twenty, publishing ownership, financial values, and the future of the music industry.

Michael Shrieve was the drummer on the first five Santana albums, you know him from the Woodstock movie! Michael goes deep into all of those records, as well as his work with Stomu Yamashta, Automatic Man and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Grimm is Chief Counsel for Policy and Strategy for the House Judiciary Committee majority staff. We address intellectual property legislation and how the sausage is made. This is an insider's view into what really goes on in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist for Television and solo act. Interesting guy...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Elliot-Kugell has a new book about her mother, "My Mama Cass: A Memoir."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Dire Straits from their one and only manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Native American Stevie Salas played guitar for Rod Stewart, was the guitarist and music director for Mick Jagger, and has worked with a cornucopia of artists, from Terence Trent D'Arby to T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Stevie is a personable raconteur, you'll love him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ondrasik, aka "Five for Fighting," recently returned from a performance of his song "OK" in Tel Aviv. We talk about this as well as John's songs about Afghanistan and Ukraine as well as his hits "Superman" and "100 Years" and how he made it. John is erudite and articulate, you'll want to listen to this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixer extraordinaire, Chris Lord-Alge, discusses his career, Dolby Atmos in music, SSL mixing boards, Neve vs. SSL consoles, evolution of music production tools, family dynamics, and remixing classics. He also reflects on his journey in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of unique perspectives and taking control.