And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

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... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 191: Shania Twain

Episode Date: August 19, 2024

Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having...

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Ep. 188: Lostboy

Episode Date: August 5, 2024

This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of neces...

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Ep. 187: James Blunt

Episode Date: July 22, 2024

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countles...

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Ep. 186: Lauren Daigle

Episode Date: July 8, 2024

Today’s guest is a spectacular vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian. Hailing from Louisiana, this writer grew up immersed in the zydeco, blues, and...

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Ep. 185: Billy Steinberg

Episode Date: June 24, 2024

Today’s guest is a songwriting hall of fame who has been a fixture in the writing scene for decades. Defining and launching careers one lyric at a tim...

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Ep. 184: Ilsey Juber

Episode Date: June 10, 2024

Today's guest is a multi-faceted songwriter who is as versatile as she is accomplished. Topping charts from multiple genres, this writer’s vocal chops...

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Ep. 183: James Bay pt.2

Episode Date: May 27, 2024

Today’s three-time Grammy Award-nominated, two-time BRIT Award recipient, claimed top honors at the Ivor Novellos not just because he is an authentic...

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Ep. 182: Gracie Abrams

Episode Date: May 13, 2024

Today’s guest is one of the leading young voices in the pop world. With her breakout hit in 2019, this writer instantly connected with listeners, and...

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Ep. 181: Maggie Lindemann

Episode Date: April 29, 2024

Today’s guest journey to stardom began on the World Wide Web. At 17 years old, she was quickly noticed by fans and industry professionals alike. She h...

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Ep. 180: Noah Kahan

Episode Date: April 15, 2024

Today’s guest is a small town boy turned songwriting superstar. Hailing from Strafford, Vermont, our guest spent his life surrounded by profoundly bea...

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Ep. 178: Laura Veltz

Episode Date: September 5, 2023

Today’s versatile songwriting superstar earned her stripes touring with her family band. Originally from New York, this writer spend most of her child...

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Ep. 177: Jeff Barry

Episode Date: August 28, 2023

Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who helped shape the sound of American pop music. Originally setting out to be a recording star, this guest beca...

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Ep. 176: Evan Bogart

Episode Date: August 21, 2023

Today’s guest is a multi-talented writer, producer, music publisher and executive! He grew up in an incredibly unique environment, being the son of th...

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Ep. 175: Maisie Peters

Episode Date: August 14, 2023

Today’s guest wrote her first song when she was nine years old and quickly began honing her songwriting skills. After teaching herself guitar, this wr...

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Ep. 173: Shy Carter

Episode Date: August 7, 2023

Today’s guest is a bona fide hit-maker whose worked across all corners of the industry. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee this songwriter got their star...

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Ep. 172: Mike Elizondo

Episode Date: July 31, 2023

Today’s guest is a grammy award winning producer, songwriter and musician who has worked with an impressive and eclectic group of stars. He spent 11 y...