4 chapters across the catalog
The Defiant Ones and Executive Producer Titles
Adam Curry discusses the HBO documentary "The Defiant Ones," which profiles Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. He notes that Gene Kirkwood, a former associate of Curry's in Los Angeles, is listed as an executive producer. This leads to a brief discussion on the significance and propagation of executive producer titles in the media industry.
Jimmy Iovine, Daisy Music Service and Street Musicians
Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine is launching a new music service called Daisy, which aims to use algorithms to replicate the curation once provided by radio disc jockeys. In response to the decline of human curation, a plan was proposed to create a new show featuring interviews and performances by street musicians, potentially serving as filler content during host vacations.
Mike Tyson, Dolph Lundgren, and Jimmy Iovine
The hosts share "brushes with greatness," including seeing Mike Tyson with a massive entourage in Manhattan and sitting near actor Dolph Lundgren on a flight. The conversation moves to music industry executive Jimmy Iovine and his role at Interscope and Warner Records.
Music Video Advertising, Product Placement, and Digital Monetization
A new business model in the music industry involves integrating heavy product placement and advertising directly into music videos. This strategy is born out of desperation to monetize content in an era where traditional revenue is failing. The hosts express skepticism about the effectiveness of brand advertising online compared to Google's search-based model.
