And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™


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  • tthingstad
    This is Great Stuff
    Hey, this is a great podcast for anyone trying to see behind the scenes. Please interview Ethan Regan!
  • PDXSean9
    Worth every minute spent listening...
    ...highly recommend!
  • Jdbeigjavdjgnehs
    So inspiring!
    I absolutely love this podcast! It’s so informative, so inspiring and Ross, the host, sound like the sweetest human with the most thoughtful questions coming from a place of knowledge and experience. Thank you! I read a few mean reviews on here with one star and am shocked and think maybe this just isn’t for you and that there’s always going to be haters when someone else is successful.
  • sarahaloevera
    Good guests, host needs practice
    The guests that are on this show are interesting, but the host could really improve at actually hosting. He asks incredibly leading questions, not giving the guests much space for their responses. Sometimes it’s like he didn’t prepare so his questions are rambling. With young women artists instead of asking what got them interested in music and who their influences were/are he asks, “so what did you parents like?” Etc. I don’t think it’s intentional but those things can make it hard to get through an episode when I just want to hear the guests, not his rambling thoughts.
  • Draco Beats
    Great Podcast!
    This is my favorite music podcast. If you are an artist, producer, or anyone interested in the music industry, this podcast is for you. Keep uploading Ross!
  • confused in seattle
    2023
    Love this show! Aren’t we due for a new episode? It’s been over two weeks since the last show. Give the people what they want!
  • 9OOYO
    Incredible Podcast for Songwriters and Producers
    This podcast is a must hear if you’re practicing songwriting and production.
  • RachelD1612❤️
    Always a great listen!
    One of my favorite podcasts!
  • evieleewalton
    Music lovers will love this podcast
    What an amazing podcast!
  • markallencarey
    Clean?
    Can we get a clean version of this podcast suitable for students and younger kids? Would be really educational for music students, but without explicit language
  • quincypop
    6/5 STARS
    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!
  • JimTurner
    Interesting
    Enjoy this podcast. It seems criminally underrated. Thank you!
  • j$weeney
    Interesting dive into the music we love
    I’m not in he music industry, but I am a music fanatic. Hearing the stories behind the songs and artists I love keeps me coming back each week. Ross also introduces me to new artists and sounds I haven’t explored before! Love it, love the new And The Demo is feature every few weeks!
  • hfjutvhjtb
    Good show idea, ruined by dumb host.
    I’ve never reviewed a podcast before but felt compelled to in this case because this one is such an annoying failure. One would think a podcast such as this would be hard to screw up, but that’s exactly what the host manages to do. It’s hard to chose what element is more grating: his annoying voice, or the inane questions he poses to his accomplished guests.
  • Chcknfrydchckn
    Listen to it
    You know why you’re here!
  • bd hunj
    Demo podcast??
    Love the podcast - always insightful. I especially loved the demo feedback episodes- so much so that I wanted more! Could you do a sister podcast of sorts where you give demo feedback exclusively?
  • Jdub4thewin
    Makes me feel less alone
    To realize these brilliant writers/artists are just as human as the rest of us by way of candid and vulnerable conversation is the best gift of inspiration for those of us who may be still insecure and uncertain of our voice. Thank you.
  • Michael Lee Fade Away
    Great insights to songwriting
    This podcast provides such rich quality in songwriting experience.
  • Flikspot
    Aspiring songwriters, unite behind listening to this
    This is fantastic information for song lovers of all stripes, but especially for the home recorders who want to get their songs out. The hard and the easy. Great cast of empathic characters who want to change the world.
  • inspiredByYall
    A must for writers
    As a performer and aspiring writer, Ross’s way of humanizing the music biz is so refreshing. He breaks the music machine down into digestible bites👍🏿
  • Jesster816
    Love this podcast
    Love this podcast
  • coreman009
    The Wrong Man is sensational (so is this podcast)
    Discovered this after seeing Ross’ show The Wrong Man off-Broadway and absolutely loved the music. That brought me here and I’m learning so much interesting background on music hits.
  • Flywittz
    Incredible
    My favorite interviews about music are with songwriters, it almost always feels like the most informative if you want to really learn the business. I didn’t know a podcast like this existed but I just found this today and I’m soooo excited!!
  • danielsls777
    Songwriter Heaven
    This is THE songwriter’s podcast!
  • Themrsdudas
    Industry School
    I am an aspiring songwriter and listening to this podcast is class for me. I don’t go to school for music or songwriting and this podcast just feeds my brain with so much knowledge. Thank you Ross and Joe for doing this. I’m truly addicted.
  • lolo8895
    Not to be missed
    This podcast is amazing! The guests are so much fun and the interviews feel natural. It’s easy to listen to and so informative. My favorite podcast lately.
  • yogurtman
    So invaluable
    This podcast is so important for upcoming producers, songwriters, and musicians. The concept is so great and Ross is a really great host.
  • Mark L. 5555
    Excellent behind-the-scenes look at the music industry
    I've really enjoyed hearing in detail about the craft that goes into making popular music -- and the stories of the people who bring it to us.
  • apolloalexia
    Inspiring
    Ideal for any aspiring musician wanting to know about the industry❤️❤️❤️
  • 10acErnie
    Great but...
    Ross constantly interrupts the guest in the middle of an interesting story and takes the story in a different direction.
  • JWoolwine
    Love this Podcast!
    Essential listening for any songwriter, so much information and inspiration!
  • BT Audio
    LOVE this podcast
    This is required listening for anyone in the music community. I love Ross and all his guests. I wish nothing but the best for Ross in his career. He is a true gem.
  • Brevardt
    Who writes the songs
    Thanks Ross for your long form interview with today’s best song writers. Now I know more about the people behind the songs.
  • ttroy
    Even non-songwriters will love
    I caught this one late but I am bingeing like mad now. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is right up there with Marc Maron and Terry Gross in terms of fun and revealing and interviews with creative people about their journey and process. My daughter (shout-out to Emmrose...on Apple Music and Spotify) is a young songwriter and performer and we have learned so much about the business and the people behind it from the guests on this show. I can’t rave enough. If you want to know the story behind the hits, give this a listen.
  • Gab Raf
    A MUST listen!
    An absolute must listen for any musicologists out there! You can’t help but get hooked on the podcast!
  • John ThomasMV
    As a singer/songwriter... SO INSPIRING!
    You know how you listen to pump up music before and during your workout? This podcast serves us a pump up for anybody in the music industry, especially songwriters and artists! I will listen to an episode on my way to a recording session because it gets me fired up! I’ve learned so much from this podcast, please never stop!!!! Incredible.
  • ivories
    Educational and Inspiring
    The interviews are fantastic. If you are truly into musicology, you can glean some great information as well as learning the journeys of the various guests such as how they started, who influenced them, etc. Really good stuff here. Highly recommend it.
  • coinsisking
    Different Points Of View
    Just getting into this podcast. Really good stuff and inspiring. But I don’t see any urban/hip hop writers like Hitmaka, Ty Dolla Sign, Jeremiah, Starrah, Oak Felder, Pop Wansel, PartyNextDoor, The-Dream. Just would love a different perspective from that genre of the industry. Also break certain stigmas, stereotypes, and general snobbery
  • Da6754
    Best music podcast
    Real. Honest. Likeable. Fascinating. My favorite
  • K.T. Fresh
    Favorite Podcast Ever
    This podcast is so entertaining and insightful! I would recommend it to any aspiring artist, producer or songwriter. Ross and the special guests have helped me gain so much knowledge about how the industry is and who’s writing what. Incredible!
  • iRuthenium
    Long, meaty interviews with writers who’ve had a lot of success
    I dare any sentient songwriter not to learn at least a half dozen things from each interview, whether it’s music theory, the business, writing process, handling relationships with collaborators and artists, production...and life. You’ll hear funny or poignant stories and get a sense of the hard work, persistence, luck, social finesse, hard work, etc. needed to be successful. I love it!
  • ShannonWitmer
    Everything I’ve been looking for in a podcast
    As an aspiring producer/engineer. This is possibly one of the top podcasts I listen to. There’s so many podcasts out there but Ross and his featured guests is the best education and fun to listen to!
  • Marzell
    A must for aspiring Songwriters
    My new favorite, I have become obsessed. Ross is a great interviewer.
  • MattHarriz
    Endless Knowledge and Insight
    This is a great listen for anyone but a MUST LISTEN for any writer/producer/artist. Ross asks all the right questions and peaks into the veiled world of writing/producing. I’ve learned so much from the past 6 months of listening to this podcast. Very pumped for this current season.
  • Njnoi
    Had to lower my rating.
    This season has gotten so pretentious. These guys are comparing themselves to legends for being 1 of 10 writers on a 3 minute pop song. Get serious. Get some actual song writers on here who know how to play instruments and compose an entire song from top to bottom.
  • dwizschk
    Love this!
    This is so valuable to anyone who wants to be a full time songwriter. It’s a great education to listen to each writer’s individual story. Thanks for this resource!
  • MooseCheese
    Interesting and insightful but slightly annoying
    I find this podcast interesting and love the interviews with artists. I just find the questions the host asks to be long-winded. Maybe it’s kind of nit-picky but it annoys me so much for some reason.
  • ec caballero
    Best music podcast
    I love how Ross interviews his guests and they share very insightful valuable info
  • TheClayClark
    Ross is THE MAN!
    Ross is an amazing and talented individual who provides a laid-back insight into some of the top singer/songwriters out there. I love this podcast.
  • Glynn p91
    Pure gold
    I love and adore this podcast. It provides a light at the end of the tunnel for anyone pursuing music as a career. Tons of great advice for the upcoming songwriter and great insight from the host and his interviewees. Ross golan is the man and is very relatable.
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