There’s a saying that folks be taught extra from their failures than their successes. In that case, put together to be enlightened by Yeah, I F–ked That Up, the newest podcast from Interval Presents, Warner Music Group’s podcast community.
Hosted by hit songwriter-producer-entrepreneur Billy Mann, the podcast options artists and executives — together with Kelly Rowland, Steven Van Zandt, L.A. Reid and Peter Asher — sharing errors of their careers that led to teachable moments and progress. The sequence, produced by Silver Sound and out there on all main podcast platforms, premieres July 11 with the primary two episodes, which can characteristic Rowland and Van Zandt. New episodes launch each Tuesday.
“In a small display screen world of autotuning faces and voices the place we are likely to solely publish our highlights, my aim in creating this present is to remind listeners that it’s really the scary, weak moments of self-doubt and failure that usually develop into the very best breeding floor for progress and success,” stated Mann in a press release. “I’m so excited to associate with Interval Presents to share these inspiring — and generally shocking — anecdotes from so many favourite names in leisure with an viewers that’s absolutely navigating its personal distinctive paths and obstacles.”
In his 30-year profession, Mann went from being an artist on A&M to a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, working with such acts as P!nk, Cher, John Legend and Celine Dion. Along with holding government positions at EMI and BMG, he has additionally began a variety of music firms together with Stealth Leisure (bought in 2007), Inexperienced & Bloom Music Publishing, Topline Songs, Prepared Set Songs, Manncom Artistic and impartial label icons+giants
Different podcast visitors embrace Renée Elise Goldsberry, Liz Gillies, Aly & AJ, Hari Kondabolu, Evan Handler, Jill Kargman and Chely Wright. Within the audio trailer, Van Zandt talks about how he thought his life was over when he left Bruce Springsteen & The E Road Band, whereas Goldsberry talks about unsuccessfully auditioning for The Lion King a number of occasions.
“I used to be actually intrigued by Billy’s thought for Yeah, I F–ked That Up, a heartfelt and inspirational present with compelling tales about not solely remorse and loss, but additionally triumph and success,” stated Allan Coye, normal supervisor of Interval Presents and WMG’s senior vp of digital technique & enterprise growth. “Authenticity is vital for each Interval Presents present and we all know this sequence will resonate — the subjects will contact many chords, however accomplish that from a spot of care, vulnerability and thoughtfulness.”
The podcast joins Interval’s present slate that additionally consists of Drink Champs, co-hosted by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, Rap Radar that includes Elliott Wilson and Brian “B.Dot” Miller; Holding Courtroom with Eboni Okay. Williams, and The Final Resort narrated by Xiuhtezcatl. Forthcoming podcasts hosted by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Grammy-nominated singer Jason Derulo are within the works.
