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Music Row DealmakersNEWS UPDATE: Gene Simmons testifies about artist royaltiesSend us a textJudiciary Subcommittees consider New Legislation to Amend Copyright Act called the American Music Fairness Act. Yesterday, December 9, 2025, none other than Kiss’ Gene Simmons testified in support of this legislation at a hearing entitled "Balancing the Interests of Local Radio, Songwriters, and Performers in the Digital Age," conducted on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.Support the show
2025-12-1237 min
Music Row DealmakersMusic Row Deal Making, Part 3: Critical provisions of the Exclusive Songwriting AgreementSend us a textJoin us for the 12th episode of Music Row Dealmakers, where Barry and Dennis continue their exploration of the “Holy Grail” of the music industry, the exclusive songwriting agreement, examining some of the more controversial provisions of the traditional recording agreement and discussing how the paradigm shifts in the industry have affected their application. Support the show
2025-11-281h 23
Music Row DealmakersDealmaking on Music Row Part 2: The Holy Grail of the Music Industry (Exclusive Recording Agreement)Send us a textIn Episode 11, Mr. Shrum and Mr. Disney discuss how cases like McGraw v. Curb and Williams v. Polygram shape the language of the recording agreement.Support the show
2025-11-141h 06
Music Row DealmakersMusic Row Dealmaking, Part 1: Anatomy of a Personal Management AgreementSend us a textThe dealmakers discuss the importance of the contractual relationship between an artist and their personal manager. Some of these relationships, such as Col. Tom Parker and Elvis Presley, can last longer than most marriages and often involve more complexities. Barry and Dennis explore some of the most critical and impactful provisions of the personal management agreements, including the Key-Person provision and the Sunset Clause. Support the show
2025-10-311h 23
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 8: Mark Roesler: The godfather of the Rights of PublicitySend us a textThe Music Row Dealmakers Barry Neil Shrum and Dennis Disney discuss how the godfather of “NIL” - the modern acronym for rights of publicity - negotiated his way into representing the estate of James Dean & Marilyn. They share their experience with deals involving this lesser-known personal and property right.Support the show
2025-10-151h 26
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 7: The Escapades of Frank Sinatra, from Jupiter to Mars.Send us a textIn this episode, the Dealmakers Barry Neil Shrum and Dennis Glenn Disney explore The Escapades of Iconic Dealmaker Frank Sinatra, a/k/a “The Chairman of the Board” of Reprise Records. Sinatra garnered the title of "Chairman" when he established Reprise Records, which was later acquired by Warner Bros. Support the show
2025-09-291h 34
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers, Part 6: David Sarnoff, a/k/a "The General" of RCA and the Holy TrinitySend us a textIn the early 20th century, Sarnoff led RCA to the pinnacle of the radio industry, and later laid the technological foundations for the recording and television industries, ultimately forming entertainment icons such as RCA Victor, RKO and NBC. His legal battles against Philo Farnsworth, the inventor the image-dissecting cathode ray tube, are legendary.Support the show
2025-09-151h 30
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 5: The Tin Pan Alley PublishersSend us a textThe Story of New York's Tin Pan Alley and its role in the evolution of music industry. The Tin Pan Alley area of New York housed a collection of music publishers and songwriters located on West 28th Street in New York City, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, It became the birthplace of the modern music industry, where the concept of the song as a marketable product was developed and where many iconic American songs were written and published. Support the show
2025-08-291h 18
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 4: Cash & Carry Pyle and the Bunyon DerbySend us a textDealmakers Barry and Dennis explore CC. Pyles’ famous International Intercontinental Race, a/k/a “The Bunion Derby, and his creation of nationwide “on-the-spot” dealmaking, a precursor to the types of deals made in today's modern and complicated entertainment touring environment.Support the show
2025-08-1551 min
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 3: Cash & Carry Pyle ContinuedSend us a textCharlie "Cash & Carry" Pyle trains his dealmaking skills on the world of professional tennis, entering a deal with 5x French Wimbledon champion Suzanne Lenglen, establishing the precursor to the ATP and WTA Tennis Tours of the 21st Century.Support the show
2025-07-311h 21
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 2: Charlie “Cash & Carry” PyleSend us a textIn his book Cash and Carry: The Spectacular Rise and Hard Fall of C.C. Pyle, America’s First Sports Agent, biographer Jim Reisler described Pyle as a combination of “the talents of P.T. Barnum, Don King, Col. Tom Parker and Oral Roberts.” In this episode of Music Row Dealmakers, from composing to closing, Shrum & Disney discuss Pyle's first successful deal with NFL Hall of Famer Red Grange. Their successful collaboration generated more than $500,000 in endorsement and sponsorship deals, the present day equivalent of over $10M, and kicked off what is now known as...
2025-07-131h 10
Music Row DealmakersIconic Dealmakers Part 1: Frank DileoSend us a textOur first iconic dealmaker is Frank Dileo, who was Michael Jackson’s manager through the Thriller and Bay World years and executed some of the most iconic deals in the music business. Support the show
2025-06-2838 min
Music Row DealmakersMusic Row Dealmakers IntroductionSend us a textThis pilot episode answers the question "who are the dealmakers?" In it, your co-hosts, Barry Neil Shrum and Dennis Glenn Disney - of Shrum Disney & Associates in Music City - explain the types of deals they’ve done over their 80 collective years in the business, in particular in the deals in the entertainment and music spaces. They talk about their experience and why they wanted to share details of those deals with you, the listener, in this podcast.Support the show
2025-06-0552 min
Marijuana MindEp. 59 Another Doctor in the House with Dr. Barry GordonOne of the premier cannabis physicians in Florida, Dr. Barry Gordon joins the podcast from Venice, Florida. He joins co-hosts Cynthia Brewer and Dr. Justin Davis as they discuss the medical marijuana regulations of Florida, and the details of the ability to treat and help patients within the current framework. And as always, there is a ton of fun! https://www.facebook.com/MJMindPodcast/
2022-11-051h 21Marijuana MindEp. 19 Cannabis Collaboration with returning guest Dr. Barry GordonDr. Barry Gordon is the Chief Medial Office at Compassionate Cannabis Clinic and our returning guest! He join Dr. Justin Davis and Cynthia Brewer today as they discuss many things concerning medical marijuana in Florida, especially some interesting news concerning future legislation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MJMindPodcast
2021-10-161h 05
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryMike Murphy & A Master Class in Political CommunicationSend us a textYou won't find a better 59 minutes of political stories and advice than this conversation with longtime GOP media consultant / strategist Mike Murphy. Mike has worked with some of the iconic Republican political names of his generation...McCain, Schwarzenegger, Bush, Romney, Alexander, Engler...and so many more. And there is no better and more enthusiastic political storyteller than Mike Murphy. IN THIS EPISODEMike’s family connection to a “thank you” letter sent from FDR’s campaign manager…Mike talks about how the Cold War defined politics in his early d...
2021-05-0459 min
Cloud TalkThe Tech Behind the Industry – MusicSince the advent of the Internet, there’s been an abundance of disruptive companies try to claim their piece of the musical industry pie. Discussing how technology has changed the music industry on this episode is guitarist Thom Pankhurst, producer Steve Dady and entertainment industry attorney Barry Shrum.Special Guests: Barry Shrum, Steve Dady, and Thom Pankhurst.
2021-03-1955 minMarijuana MindEp. 39 Special Guests Senator Jeff Brandes & Dr. Barry GordonCarpe Diem! This week Dr. Davis and the production team made a late night last minute decision to record what would have been a private conversation between industry professionals. The guests remember early Florida cannabis policies that we still feel the ramifications from today in the state. Scott will join us on the next week but due to the last minute nature of this episode, he was not able to join us. Email: info@cannaguys.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannaguyspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/canna_guys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cannaguyspodcast/
2020-12-1134 min
The IowaWatch ConnectionThe IowaWatch Connection--Program 269--Student Mental Health Revisited"Student Mental Health Revisited"--Transitioning to life at college is difficult, especially for those dealing with mental illness. Appearing on the program: Mary Rose Bernal, 2019 graduate/Grinnell College; Nicole Nitschke, student/University of Iowa; Declan Jones, student/Grinnell College; Marcy Shrum, board vice president/Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa; Warren Phillips, president/Iowa Psychological Association; Barry Schreier, director/University of Iowa Counseling Services; Lily Bohlke/IowaWatch; Lyle Muller/IowaWatch.
2019-08-2623 minThe IowaWatch ConnectionThe IowaWatch Connection--Program 257--Student Mental Health"Student Mental Health"--Transitioning to life at college is difficult, especially for those dealing with mental illness. Appearing on the program: Mary Rose Bernal, 2019 graduate/Grinnell College; Nicole Nitschke, student/University of Iowa; Declan Jones, student/Grinnell College; Marcy Shrum, board vice president/Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa; Warren Phillips, president/Iowa Psychological Association; Barry Schreier, director/University of Iowa Counseling Services; Lily Bohlke/IowaWatch; Lyle Muller/IowaWatch.
2019-06-0223 min