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#82: Eddie Applebaum

September 9, 2022

In this episode, Scott Lucas interviews his long-time band manager Eddie Applebaum. They discuss how Eddie got into artist management, his experiences working with local H on albums like Here Comes the Zoo, and a harrowing incident where Scott got lost in Russia while on tour. Eddie also shares his perspective on the current state of the music industry and the challenges new artists face in building a passionate fanbase.

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#66: Mike Lustig

May 20, 2022

Mike Lustig, former guitarist of the band Ruth Ruth, shares stories about his early music career, from getting signed quickly to Mercury Records with his high school band Janata, to the ups and downs of playing with Ruth Ruth in the 90s alt-rock scene. He discusses opening for major acts like the Kinks and Stevie Ray Vaughan, coping with frequent label changes, and some lowlight moments involving the radio host Mancow and an unfortunate gastrointestinal incident before a big showcase.

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