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93Larry Miller & Tom Volk - National Agriculture Week and Innovation in AgricultureSend us a textFor National Ag Week we sat down with two titans of Nebraska agriculture--Larry Miller and Tom Volk. Larry is the Chief Operating Officer of Phibro Animal Health Corporation, and Tom is the Business Unit Lead-Northern Nebraska for Bayer Crop Science. They discuss innovation, the opportunities that lie ahead for agriculture and share a few rich stories from their days attending class in the 1980s on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 2025-03-2026 min
MusonomicsFlash Episode: Music and Two Big GamesIn this episode, Larry and Lynn discuss a streaming fraud bust, music meets presidential politics yet again, Kendrick spikes the ball, and protect those copyrights!2024-09-1314 min
MusonomicsWarner Music's big restructuring, UMG earnings, the Labels' showdown with AI platforms, and has on-demand streaming peaked?On this episode: Larry And Lynn on Warner Music's big restructuring. Also UMG earnings, the Labels' showdown with AI platforms, and has on-demand streaming peaked?2024-08-0913 min
MusonomicsFlash episode: DOJ v. Live Nation, Spotify's low churn, $1B for Queen?On this episode: Larry and Lynn dive into the DOJ vs. LiveNation, what's behind recent arena tour cancellations, and Spotify's price increase and what it means. Also: is Queen's catalogue a billion dollar property?2024-06-0624 min
MusonomicsHere's the Beef (and earnings roundup)Larry and Lynn discuss earnings season highlights -- UMG, Live Nation, Hybe and more. They unpack Kendrick v. Drake, and will Spotify's bundling move have a major unforeseen consequence?2024-05-0916 min
MusonomicsFlash episode: RIAA reports, Hipgnosis valuation resets, Beyoncé unleashes Cowboy Carter & a new venue grows in BrooklynThis week we unpack the full year 2023 RIAA data. Are we too dependent on subscription growth? Larry Miller and Billboard Power 100 music lawyer Lynn Gonzalez debate. Also: What happened at Hipgnosis and putting the Shot Tower Capital report in context; why we love Cowboy Carter, the new Beyoncé magnum opus; and Larry gets a sneak peek at the sparkly new Brooklyn Paramount. Musonomics Flash is supported by Luminate. https://luminatedata.com2024-04-0315 min
The Business of Fashion PodcastJordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second ChancesStarting in 1999, Larry Miller worked alongside Michael Jordan to build Nike’s Jordan brand, which today generates more than $5 billion in revenue for Nike. But his journey to the C-suite was a unique one.Growing up in West Philadelphia, Miller joined a gang, which led him to serve multiple prison sentences for a series of crimes, including second-degree murder.Through a rehabilitation programme, he was able to begin his college education while in prison, and upon release, he was able to start his career with an accounting job at the Campbell Soup Company. In...2024-03-2819 min
MusonomicsFlash episode: Music revenue is up (again)!Star music lawyer Lynn Gonzalez of Granderson Des Rochers joins NYU Steinhardt Music Business prof Larry Miller on this Musonomics Flash episode to dissect the IFPI Global Music Report and emerging markets growth; Suno, a startlingly impressive AI for text-based music creation and The Soul of a Machine; Bandlab blows through a new milestone and Larry explains why private equity isn't a giant vampire squid wrapped around the face of the music industry.
Musonomics Flash is supported by Luminate.
https://luminatedata.com2024-03-2515 min
MusonomicsFlash episode: The TikTok-UMG Standoff, Striking a Chord, the ELVIS Act and moreFor this flash edition of Musonomics, Larry Miller is Joined by music attorney Lynn Gonzalez from Granderson Des Rochers LLP. Larry and Lynn unpack some recent developments in music finance and technology, including Universal Music's latest investments and its standoff with TikTok, Tennessee's ELVIS Act, and Music Production Startup EngineEars.
Musonomics Flash is supported by Luminate.
https://luminatedata.com2024-03-0313 min
Diehlman at HalftimeSeason 1, Episode 13- Angels in the ArchitectureSend us a textIn this week's episode of "Diehlman at Halftime," I discuss the Clippers' winning ways with James Harden, the Celtics' perfect record at home, and more! Also, listen to the perspective of our featured guest, Jack Miller. (Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jzmiller02)."Northern Lights" interlude music written by Moireuppbeat.io/t/moire/northern-lightsLicense code: MZOS5XXKTD6ZBARCIntro/outro written by Larry DiehlmanRelease date: Monday, Jan. 15, 2024Support the show2024-01-1626 min
MusonomicsFlash Episode: Takeaways, Surprises and PredictionsOn Wednesday, Luminate, the data company powering the Billboard charts, released its 2023 year end music report. Larry Miller and guest co-host Britnee Foreman from Exceleration Music pored over the whole thing. In this mini-episode they share key takeaways and surprises, and make a few predictions based on what they learned.2024-01-1210 min
MusonomicsThe Billion Dollar Needle DropDeep into the streaming era, vinyl outsold CD sales last year for the first time since 1987 and grew for the 16th straight year. We unpack the state of vinyl with John T. Kunz, owner of Austin's Waterloo Records; Russ Crupnick, Managing Partner of MusicWatch; John Pette, co-owner of new vinyl pressing plant OUTTA WAX; Gina Williams, Senior Director of Independent Retail and Vinyl Marketing at Warner Music Group; and Larry Jaffee, author of Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century.2023-04-0440 min
Musonomics PodcastThe Billion Dollar Needle DropDeep into the streaming era, vinyl outsold CD sales last year for the first time since 1987 and grew for the 16th straight year. We unpack the state of vinyl with John T. Kunz, owner of Austin's Waterloo Records; Russ Crupnick, Managing Partner of MusicWatch; John Pette, co-owner of new vinyl pressing plant OUTTA WAX; Gina Williams, Senior Director of Independent Retail and Vinyl Marketing at Warner Music Group; and Larry Jaffee, author of Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century.2023-04-0440 min
The Business of Fashion PodcastJordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second ChancesAt BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand. Background: Starting in 1999, Larry Miller worked alongside Michael Jordan to build the Jordan brand, which does more than $5 billion in revenue. But his journey to the C-suite was a unique one. Growing up in West Philadelphia, Miller joined a gang, which led him to serve multiple prison sentences for a series of crimes, including the second-degree murder.Through a rehabilitation programme, he was able to begin his colle...2023-03-1719 min
The Friday ReporterBonded over Burpees - with Larry MillerWashington, D.C. is one of the best towns to network -- can you imagine working out next to an Emmy award winning journalist? Well, that's exactly how Lisa and Larry Miller got to talking about journalism. Today we learn about Larry's path in journalism that has resulted in numerous awards (including an Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow) and an enviable career. In just one example of his investigative work, Larry shares how he and his team uncovered systemic discrimination in the housing markets - and exposition that resulted in an historic bill signing at the White House. Larry sha...2022-08-2631 min
Not In My House (A Basketball Podcast)Larry Miller: UNC, ACC & ABA LegendSend us a textWhat an honor this is! We have one of the greatest players in ACC history and one of the best players to ever wear a UNC jersey on the podcast today. Larry Miller joins us to share his basketball experiences from one of the more fascinating eras of hoops. You will see his number 44 hanging in the rafters. Larry Miller is known as the recruit who helped spark the North Carolina program playing for legendary Coach Dean Smith during his early years of coaching. Miller earned ACC Men’s Basketball Player of...2022-04-2246 min
MusonomicsGeorge Wein and the Newport LegacyGeorge Wein single handedly created the model for the popular music festival. In this episode, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt celebrates George's legacy with the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals with a cast of Wein's friends and colleagues. Included are Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director Christian McBride, City Winery's Michael Dorf, Newport Festivals Foundation Executive Director Jay Sweet and COO Kira Favro, Newport Board Chair Bruce Gordon, Secretary of Commerce, and former Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo and longtime friend Jerry Chazen2021-12-1224 min
Musonomics PodcastGeorge Wein and the Newport LegacyGeorge Wein single handedly created the model for the popular music festival. In this episode, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt celebrates George's legacy with the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals with a cast of Wein's friends and colleagues. Included are Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director Christian McBride, City Winery's Michael Dorf, Newport Festivals Foundation Executive Director Jay Sweet and COO Kira Favro, Newport Board Chair Bruce Gordon, Secretary of Commerce, and former Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo and longtime friend Jerry Chazen2021-12-0224 min
Musonomics PodcastBrick by Brick: Jon Platt on Creating a Mighty Career and CultureJon Platt, head of the world's largest music publisher Sony Music Publishing chats with host Larry Miller in a fireside chat in front of a live virtual audience at NYU. Jon's pedigree of signing songwriters like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye, and Drake has afforded him a well-deserved place as a shrewd creative executive and a powerful advocate for music creators. Jon discusses his unique career path from his early days as a DJ and his development as a creative at EMI, the competitive advantage of diversity and inclusion and the future of music publishing.2021-07-1234 min
MusonomicsBrick by Brick: Jon Platt on Creating a Mighty Career and CultureJon Platt, head of the world's largest music publisher Sony Music Publishing chats with host Larry Miller in a fireside chat in front of a live virtual audience at NYU. Jon's pedigree of signing songwriters like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye, and Drake has afforded him a well-deserved place as a shrewd creative executive and a powerful advocate for music creators. Jon discusses his unique career path from his early days as a DJ and his development as a creative at EMI, the competitive advantage of diversity and inclusion and the future of music publishing.2021-07-1134 min
Musonomics PodcastValuation Nation: Hipgnosis and the Business of Song ManagementIf it seems like a remarkable number of larger-than-life legacy artists have sold the rights to their catalogs lately for astonishing price tags, it's very likely the work of Merck Mercuriadis, CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Fund. Hipgnosis is disrupting the music industry by dropping big bucks on artists' songs and transforming them into an investable asset class. In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller analyzes how the valuations of artists' catalogs are calculated through historical and economic factors and then speaks to Merck Mercuriadis about the present and future state of his company, and pop songwriter/producer Tricky St...2021-03-2534 minMusonomicsValuation Nation: Hipgnosis and the Business of Song ManagementIf it seems like a remarkable number of larger-than-life legacy artists have sold the rights to their catalogs lately for astonishing price tags, it's very likely the work of Merck Mercuriadis, CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Fund. Hipgnosis is disrupting the music industry by dropping big bucks on artists' songs and transforming them into an investable asset class. In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller analyzes how the valuations of artists' catalogs are calculated through historical and economic factors and then speaks to Merck Mercuriadis about the present and future state of his company, and pop songwriter/producer Tricky Stewart...2021-03-2434 min
Musonomics PodcastGames Without FrontiersThe evolution of video games has been entwined with the music industry since the 1970s; dependent on related tech developments and targeting a similar consumer audience. Video games have become a significant revenue stream for music artists from e-sports, rhythm games, and titles like Grand Theft Auto. Now Fortnite, Minecraft, Twitch, and Roblox have changed the context for how music interacts with the gaming experience, and with the pandemic keeping people at home, have become a primary channel for many artists to reach their fans. In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt explores the history...2021-01-1528 minMusonomicsGames Without FrontiersThe evolution of video games has been entwined with the music industry since the 1970s; dependent on related tech developments and targeting a similar consumer audience. Video games have become a significant revenue stream for music artists from e-sports, rhythm games, and titles like Grand Theft Auto. Now Fortnite, Minecraft, Twitch, and Roblox have changed the context for how music interacts with the gaming experience, and with the pandemic keeping people at home, have become a primary channel for many artists to reach their fans. In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt explores the history of...2021-01-1428 min
Musonomics PodcastSync or Swim – Licensing Music for PodcastsWhy is licensing music for a podcast like sailing in uncharted seas? In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt delves into why this format creates so much complexity for music usage even as the audience for podcasts is exploding. In conversations with music clearance expert Deborah Mannis-Gardner, music supervisor Scott Velasquez, and Premier Music founder Josh Deutsch, we explore different approaches, anchored by a review of the key terms that can make music licensing seem so opaque.2020-09-2840 minMusonomicsSync or Swim -- Licensing Music for PodcastsWhy is licensing music for a podcast like sailing in uncharted seas? In this episode of Musonomics, host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt delves into why this format creates so much complexity for music usage even as the audience for podcasts is exploding. In conversations with music clearance expert Deborah Mannis-Gardner, music supervisor Scott Velasquez, and Premier Music founder Josh Deutsch, we explore different approaches, anchored by a review of the key terms that can make music licensing seem so opaque.2020-09-2740 min
Musonomics PodcastFrom Punk to President (and beyond): Rob StringerIn this episode of Musonomics, Rob Stringer talks with Larry Miller about his journey from London to the NYC punk scene to the corner office of one of the world's largest music companies; his primary focus on enabling artists and their art, the competitive edge he got from growing up with the BBC and much more.2019-12-1041 minMusonomicsFrom Punk to President (and beyond): Rob StringerIn this episode of Musonomics, Rob Stringer talks with Larry Miller about his journey from London to the NYC punk scene to the corner office of one of the world's largest music companies; his primary focus on enabling artists and their art, the competitive edge he got from growing up with the BBC and much more.2019-12-1041 min
Musonomics PodcastMind the (Value) GapIn this episode of Musonomics: how is it possible that more people are listening to music than ever, but musicians are earning less? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks to musician, indie label owner, and festival producer Miranda Mulholland and Graham Henderson, the president and CEO of Music Canada, about the “value gap” – the growing mismatch between the value that user upload services, such as YouTube, get from the music used on their services, and the revenue that is then returned to songwriters, performers, and record labels – and what is being done to address this issue, which the international recorded...2019-10-1824 minMusonomicsMind the (Value) GapIn this episode of Musonomics: how is it possible that more people are listening to music than ever, but musicians are earning less? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks to musician, indie label owner, and festival producer Miranda Mulholland and Graham Henderson, the president and CEO of Music Canada, about the "value gap" - the growing mismatch between the value that user upload services, such as YouTube, get from the music used on their services, and the revenue that is then returned to songwriters, performers, and record labels -- and what is being done to address this issue, which the...2019-10-1724 min
Musonomics PodcastIs Spotify Suing Songwriters?Spotify supports music and the people who create it, and recently launched "Secret Geniuses," to recognize often-unheralded songwriters. So why did Spotify join with Amazon and others to challenge how they pay music creators after this matter was decided in federal court over a year ago? In this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks with David Israelite, CEO of the National Music Publishers Association.2019-03-1914 minMusonomicsIs Spotify Suing Songwriters?Spotify supports music and the people who create it, and recently launched "Secret Geniuses," to recognize often-unheralded songwriters. So why did Spotify join with Amazon and others to challenge how they pay music creators after this matter was decided in federal court over a year ago? In this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks with David Israelite, CEO of the National Music Publishers Association.2019-03-1914 min
Larry Miller ShowThe Jackhammer In Larry's HeadLarry lives with a jackhammer outside his door and lives to tell about it. Then he gives a few words about Veterans Day and the 100th anniversary of the armistice to end World War I. Larry recites "The Veterans" by Rudyard Kipling and talks about the Gary Cooper movie "Sgt. York." http://LarryMillerShow.com Thanks to ButcherBox for supporting The Larry Miller Show! For $20 off your first box and a package of FREE bacon in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/larry and enter larry at checkout! Quote of...2018-11-1632 min
Musonomics PodcastHow Music Got ModernizedThe most sweeping update of American music copyright in a generation is now law. In this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks to three people that shaped or closely followed this bill from draft to signing: Jacqueline Charlesworth, Mitch Glazier, and Robert Levine on why the Music Modernization Act was so urgently needed, how it came to be, and what happens next.2018-10-2531 minMusonomicsHow Music Got ModernizedThe most sweeping update of American music copyright in a generation is now law. In this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks to three people that shaped or closely followed this bill from draft to signing: Jacqueline Charlesworth, Mitch Glazier, and Robert Levine on why the Music Modernization Act was so urgently needed, how it came to be, and what happens next.2018-10-2431 min
Musonomics PodcastSpin CycleMusic is all around us, all the time – as we shop in a store, eat in a restaurant – or work off those calories in a spin class. In this episode of Musonomics, Prof. Larry Miller from the NYU Music Business Program explores the evolution and licensing issues of background and foreground music used in businesses, from the birth of Muzak in the wartime factory — and then we shift into overdrive with Soul Cycle’s rawk gawd Sean Linehan on how he sculpts the playlists for each of his sold out spin classes.2018-08-2817 minMusonomicsSpin CycleMusic is all around us, all the time -- as we shop in a store, eat in a restaurant -- or work off those calories in a spin class. In this episode of Musonomics, Prof. Larry Miller from the NYU Music Business Program explores the evolution and licensing issues of background and foreground music used in businesses, from the birth of Muzak in the wartime factory -- and then we shift into overdrive with Soul Cycle's rawk gawd Sean Linehan on how he sculpts the playlists for each of his sold out spin classes.2018-08-2717 min
Musonomics PodcastHome Is Where the Smart Is For millions of us, artificial Intelligence got real when we added smart speakers to our homes. Our AI assistants are standing by, ready to play music, turn on the news, start the oven, or see who's at the front door. But as they make life easier, they're also creating new challenges for the music and entertainment industries. And then there's the matter of security...just how smart do we want our AI devices to be? Amazon, Google, and Apple are all now competing to be the smart speaker in our homes -- and cars. As these their underlying voice assistants b...2018-04-3021 minMusonomicsHome is Where the Smart IsFor millions of us, artificial Intelligence got real when we added smart speakers to our homes. Our AI assistants are standing by, ready to play music, turn on the news, start the oven, or see who's at the front door. But as they make life easier, they're also creating new challenges for the music and entertainment industries. And then there's the matter of security...just how smart do we want our AI devices to be? In this episode of Musonomics, we'll hear from industry reporter Cherie Hue and Larry Rosin of Edison Research.2018-04-2921 min
Musonomics PodcastIt’s (Still) a Long Way to the Top: The present and future of the concert and festival businessRock is headed towards a demographic crisis. Fifty percent of last year’s top 100 grossing acts are over 50 years old. So what will happen to the live music industry when Mick Jagger is no longer filling stadiums charging hundreds of dollars per ticket? On this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks to Neil Shah from The Wall Street Journal and Cherie Hu from Forbes about the future of the live music industry and rock’s demographic crisis.2018-04-0528 min
Musonomics PodcastHow China’s Music Market is Going LegitIn this episode of Musonomics: how China’s music market is going legit. Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks to music executive Ed Peto who moved to China ten years ago to try and build a bridge between China and the western music industry. Now he runs Outdustry, a Beijing based music industry service company. Billy Koh, a popular judge on the TV talent shows and the founder and former CEO of the record label Ocean Butterflies, talks about how the financial crises in 2008 made China turn its eyes towards intellectual property.2018-04-0515 min
Musonomics PodcastLyrics, Lyricists & LicensesIn this episode of Musonomics: how does lyrics licensing work and who benefits from it? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks to Daryl Ballantyne, CEO of Lyricfind, about what it was like to try and start a lyrics licensing business before the music publishers understood lyrics licensing was a thing. Songwriter Phil Galdston talks about how the changes in the music industry have affected the songwriters. And we also hear from New Yorkers about how they learn lyrics.2018-04-0527 min
Musonomics PodcastWho Cares About Quality?In the first episode of our third season of Musonomics, Larry Miller takes a look at the future of high quality music streaming services. To investigate whether or not there’s enough room for a profitable niche market supporting multiple competitors in the high-resolution music market, we talk to MQA CEO Mike Jbara, 7 Digital Deputy CEO Pete Downton, and HDTracks CEO David Chesky.2018-04-0520 min
Musonomics PodcastBright Lights, Music Cities (and States)In this episode of Musonomics: what does it mean to be a Music City? The term “Music City” is becoming widely used in cultural communities and has penetrated the political vernacular in many cities around the world. But just because a city has lots of live music venues, doesn’t make it a Music City. There needs to be a formal strategy in place to optimize the music industry present in a city. Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt and producer Carmen Cuesta Roca speak to Shain Shapiro, Manager of the Nighttime Commission; Mirik Milan, the Night Mayor of Amster...2018-04-0530 min
Musonomics PodcastMusic, Data and the Blockchain: A Digital Utopia?In this episode of Musonomics: why are more and more music industry insiders looking to Blockchain technology as a solution to the metadata problem? What really is the Blockchain? And why is it so important? These are just some of the questions host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt, and co-host Carmen Cuesta Roca will unpack. The episode features PledgeMusic founder Benji Rogers, who is evangelizing a comprehensive database of music metadata on the Blockchain. Singer-songwriter Imogen Heap sheds light on the potential for accurate and intricate metadata. And Bill Rosenblatt of Giant Steps Media Technology Strategies explains that industry-wide...2018-04-0523 min
Musonomics PodcastThe Headwinds Facing Music StartupsIn this episode of Musonomics: why are music startups struggling to thrive, or even simply survive? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt heeds several perspectives to understand why the space for music startups is so unforgiving, and what music startups can do to be successful. Cortney Harding discusses the recent slowdown in the music startup space. Edward Ginis and his business partner Brady Brim-DeForest, share of their success with their own startup, OpenPlay — one of the lucky ones able to spin out of a major independent label. David Pakman of Venrock explains why his firm has never invested in a di...2018-04-0528 min
Musonomics PodcastThe Vinyl ResurrectionIn this episode of Musonomics: what’s driving the resurgence of vinyl. Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt looks up the production line to see how the format is maturing, and what’s holding it back from even faster growth. Josh Friedlander, the RIAA’s data guy, talks about the continued growth of vinyl in the age of streaming. Billy Fields, the vinyl guy at Warner Music Group, chats with us about whether vinyl is heading for a plateau. And Eric Astor of Furnace Manufacturing takes us into the factory and through the manufacturing process from finished audio file to a pris...2018-04-0530 min
Musonomics PodcastSongwriting, Consent and the Age of DiscontentIn this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller takes a look at how the copyright and royalty payment system is failing a new generation of songwriters. Ari Leff, a developing songwriter/producer who records as LAUV, and Nashville songwriter Brett James, who has written huge hits for Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride, share the struggles of modern songwriters. We take a look back at how the collective licensing system was put in place — and how the Consent Decrees that govern ASCAP and BMI fail to protect the economic interests of songwriters in the modern music-consumption landscape. Wi...2018-04-0526 min
Musonomics PodcastMusic, Money and the Super BowlIt’s big! But just how big is the Super Bowl Halftime Show for the artists that perform in it, and what does it cost to clear a song for use in a Super Bowl ad? Super Bowl 50 is this weekend, and on this episode of Musonomics, NYU Steinhardt Professor Larry Miller examines music’s relationship to the NFL’s biggest day. We’ll take a look back at some classic ads to see how and why the Super Bowl became so important to advertisers, and Josh Rabinowitz of Grey Advertising sheds light on how music works in Super...2018-04-0518 min
Musonomics PodcastThe 3 Most Important Stories of 20152015 was a year of change and unexpected record breaking. In our final episode of the year Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks with Neil Shah of the Wall Street Journal about the three biggest and most important music industry stories of 2015: Adele and the unbelievable success of 25; the multitude of streaming services that launched this year, and a call for revision of arcane music licensing laws from the U.S. Copyright Office.2018-04-0522 min
Musonomics PodcastThe Transparency MomentIn this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller looks at the lack of information transparency in the music industry. Why do artists still get indecipherable paper reports from labels and music services in the digital age, and how do we know those reports are accurate? Why is it so hard to get easy answers to simple questions about royalty rates and royalty payments? Grammy Award-winning composer and big band leader Maria Schneider shares how the lack of transparency drove her to take her music off the internet and Jeff Price of Audiam and Revelator’s Bruno Guez outline the byzantine co...2018-04-0519 min
Musonomics PodcastSummer Festival Fever Spreads from Newport to Tennessee: The Summer Music Festival Part 2Bonnaroo and EDM are the focus of the second half of our two-part series on the state of the summer music festival. In this episode, Larry Miller talks with Jonathan Mayers of Superfly Productions and Jonathan Azu of Red Light Management about the inception and astounding growth of Bonnaroo. Billboard’s Ray Waddell gives us some analysis on opportunities for growth in the saturated festival space, and EDM expert Robby Towns tells us what sets EDM festivals apart.2018-04-0527 min
Musonomics PodcastGeorge Wein and the Newport Legacy: The Summer Music Festival Part 1In part one of our two-part series on the business evolution of summer music festivals, Larry Miller interviews George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals. On the 50th anniversary of when Bob Dylan “went electric” and the 60th anniversary of Miles Davis’ debut, 90-year old impresario George Wein shares vivid memories and important insights on the people, musical moments and the business influence of his summer music festivals.2018-04-0529 min
Musonomics PodcastWhat’s a Mixtape Anyway?What even is a mixtape anymore? To figure it out, we take a look back at how the mixtape was born and what it has evolved into. Then, Alyse Howard of The Urban Coin brings us a special report about Nipsey Hussle, the Wu-Tang Clan and artificial scarcity. And Billboard Senior Editor Gail Mitchell, chats with Larry Miller about what it means to make and distribute a mixtape in the current hip-hop landscape and the mixtape’s economic role in the music industry.2018-04-0522 min
Musonomics PodcastLarry Miller chats with Larry Rosin, Alex Jacobs and Tom Silverman about Tidal and the streaming industry.In our second episode we take a look at Tidal, Jay-Z’s newest headline grabber, and the state of the industry segment that Tidal is trying to conquer. Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy talks about how we’ll get to a $100 billion music business. Larry Rosin of Edison Research explains how music streaming consumption is actually evolving. And we learn about the music licensing value gap with YouTube from Alex Jacobs of the IFPI.2018-04-0521 min
Tech Policy LeadersLarry Miller: How Radio Can Survive in the Era of Streaming Bio Larry Miller (@larrysmiller) is a Clinical Music Associate Professor and Director of the Music Business Program at NYU. He is also a music and technology entrepreneur and advisor and host of the Musonomics podcast. He advises music creators and rights holders on public policy and litigation. Additionally, he has provided expert testimony before the Copyright Royalty Board and in arbitration. Larry supports media and technology companies and their financial sponsors on capital formation and growth strategy. Further, he advises on digital product & service development, as well as acquisitions and restructuring. Previously, Larry was a Partner at L.E.K. Con...2017-10-2427 minMusonomicsIt's (Still) a Long Way to the Top: The present and future of the concert and festival businessRock is headed towards a demographic crisis. Fifty percent of last year's top 100 grossing acts are over 50 years old. So what will happen to the live music industry when Mick Jagger is no longer filling stadiums charging hundreds of dollars per ticket? On this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller talks to Neil Shah from The Wall Street Journal and Cherie Hu from Forbes about the future of the live music industry and rock's demographic crisis.2017-06-0128 minMusonomicsHow China's Music Market is Going LegitIn this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller looks beyond the borders of the United States and dives deep into the music industry of the world's most populous country: China. To better understand why one of the world's largest economies still has a music market smaller than that of European countries like Austria or Sweden we talk to Ed Peto, music executive and founder of Outdustry, and Billy Koh, the Simon Cowell of China and the founder and former CEO of the record label Ocean Butterflies.2017-04-2115 minMusonomicsLyrics, Lyricists and LicensesIn this episode of Musonomics: how does lyrics licensing work and who benefits from it? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks to Darryl Ballantyne, CEO of LyricFind, about what it was like to try and start a lyrics licensing business before the music publishers understood lyrics licensing was a thing. Songwriter Phil Galdston talks about how the changes in the music industry have affected the songwriters. And we also hear from New Yorkers about how they learn lyrics.2017-03-0227 minMusonomicsWho Cares About Quality?In the first episode of our third season of Musonomics, Larry Miller takes a look at the future of high quality music streaming services. To investigate whether or not there's enough room for a profitable niche market supporting multiple competitors in the high-resolution music market, we talk to MQA CEO Mike Jbara, 7 Digital Deputy CEO Pete Downton, and HDTracks CEO David Chesky.2016-11-1420 minMusonomicsBright Lights, Music Cities (and States)In this episode of Musonomics: what does it mean to be a Music City? The term "Music City" is becoming widely used in cultural communities and has penetrated the political vernacular in many cities around the world. But just because a city has lots of live music venues, doesn't make it a Music City. There needs to be a formal strategy in place to optimize the music industry present in a city. Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt and producer Carmen Cuesta Roca speak to Shain Shapiro, Manager of the Nighttime Commission; Mirik Milan, the Night Mayor of Amsterdam; music publisher...2016-08-0330 minMusonomicsMusic, Data and the Blockchain: A Digital Utopia?In this episode of Musonomics: why are more and more music industry insiders looking to Blockchain technology as a solution to the metadata problem? What really is the Blockchain? And why is it so important? These are just some of the questions host Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt, and co-host Carmen Cuesta Roca will unpack. The episode features PledgeMusic founder Benji Rogers, who is evangelizing a comprehensive database of music metadata on the Blockchain. Singer-songwriter Imogen Heap sheds light on the potential for accurate and intricate metadata. And Bill Rosenblatt of Giant Steps Media Technology Strategies explains that industry-wide standards...2016-06-3023 minMusonomicsThe Headwinds Facing Music StartupsIn this episode of Musonomics: why are music startups struggling to thrive, or even simply survive? Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt heeds several perspectives to understand why the space for music startups is so unforgiving, and what music startups can do to be successful. Cortney Harding discusses the recent slowdown in the music startup space. Edward Ginis and his business partner Brady Brim-DeForest, share of their success with their own startup, OpenPlay -- one of the lucky ones able to spin out of a major independent label. David Pakman of Venrock explains why his firm has never invested in a...2016-06-0228 minMusonomicsThe Vinyl ResurrectionIn this episode of Musonomics: what's driving the resurgence of vinyl. Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt looks up the production line to see how the format is maturing, and what's holding it back from even faster growth. Josh Friedlander, the RIAA.s data guy, talks about the continued growth of vinyl in the age of streaming. Billy Fields, the vinyl guy at Warner Music Group, chats with us about whether vinyl is heading for a plateau. And Eric Astor of Furnace Manufacturing takes us into the factory and through the manufacturing process from finished audio file to a pristine, pressed...2016-04-2229 minMusonomicsSongwriting, Consent and the Age of DiscontentIn this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller takes a look at how the copyright and royalty payment system is failing a new generation of songwriters. Ari Leff, a developing songwriter/producer who records as LAUV, and Nashville songwriter Brett James, who has written huge hits for Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride, share the struggles of modern songwriters. We take a look back at how the collective licensing system was put in place -- and how the Consent Decrees that govern ASCAP and BMI fail to protect the economic interests of songwriters in the modern music-consumption landscape...2016-03-3126 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Where Are You?Car 54 Where Are You? was long overdue for a tribute, and our man Larry is just the man to give it to you! In honor of Joe E. Ross' 102nd birthday, Larry recounts the classic TV sitcom, plus we give a nod to Frank Sinatra, Jr, who recently passed away. On Magic Movie Moment, we talk about a great moment from The Sting. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites "We Are The Music-Makers." http://LarryMillerShow.comQuote of the week: "Tell a friend. In fact, threaten a friend."Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox2016-03-2347 minMusonomicsMusic, Money and the Super BowlSuper Bowl 50 is this weekend, and on this episode of Musonomics, NYU Steinhardt Professor Larry Miller examines music's relationship to the NFL's biggest day. We'll take a look back at some classic ads to see how and why the Super Bowl became so important to advertisers, and Josh Rabinowitz of Grey Advertising sheds light on how music works in Super Bowl ads. Then it's on to the halftime show and a chat with Ed Christman of Billboard about the show's marketing power -- and how a half time show performance drives the sale of records, downloads and streams.2016-02-0418 minMusonomicsThe 3 Most Important Stories of 20152015 was a year of change and unexpected record breaking. In our final episode of the year Larry Miller of NYU Steinhardt talks with Neil Shah of the Wall Street Journal about the three biggest and most important music industry stories of 2015: Adele and the unbelievable success of 25; the multitude of streaming services that launched this year, and a call for revision of arcane music licensing laws from the U.S. Copyright Office.2016-01-0122 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Goes Indie! (Rebroadcast)Oops! Larry got hired to act in the new Garry Marshall movie and had to amscray off of Milleronia! So, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of our first indie episode!----Larry has taken his podcast independent! This is the first episode recorded at his secret lair inside an extinct volcano on The Island of Milleronia. And then he explains his week and half absence. Was it mischief? Machinations? Malarkey? Or none of the above? Tune in to find out! Then hear why Larry had to waddlesprint on an airplane twice in one flight!Quote...2015-09-231h 04MusonomicsThe Transparency MomentIn this episode of Musonomics, Larry Miller looks at the lack of information transparency in the music industry. Why do artists still get indecipherable paper reports from labels and music services in the digital age, and how do we know those reports are accurate? Why is it so hard to get easy answers to simple questions about royalty rates and royalty payments? Grammy Award-winning composer and big band leader Maria Schneider shares how the lack of transparency drove her to take her music off the internet and Jeff Price of Audiam and Revelator's Bruno Guez outline the byzantine complexity of...2015-09-0219 minMusonomicsSummer Festival Fever Spreads from Newport to TennesseeBonnaroo and EDM are the focus of the second half of our two-part series on the state of the summer music festival. In this episode, Larry Miller talks with Jonathan Mayers of Superfly Productions and Jonathan Azu of Red Light Management about the inception and astounding growth of Bonnaroo. Billboard's Ray Waddell gives us some analysis on opportunities for growth in the saturated festival space, and EDM expert Robby Towns tells us what sets EDM festivals apart.2015-08-0327 min
Larry Miller ShowThe Outlaw Larry MillerLarry plays pantomime with two incomprehensible restaurant employees. Or someone was playing an elaborate practical joke on him. He winds up paying $13.82 for a Coke, but gets an "instant classic" story for the show out of it. And to heck with his diet. And we learn what the name "Third Base Bar" means. Plus, Larry recites the poem "A Wish" by Matthew Arnold and talks about the "Thin Man" series of movies. Quote of the week: "Rendezvous, which in French means Rendezvous."Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox2015-07-301h 02MusonomicsGeorge Wein and the Newport LegacyIn part one of our two-part series on the business evolution of summer music festivals, Larry Miller interviews George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals. On the 50th anniversary of when Bob Dylan "went electric" and the 60th anniversary of Miles Davis' debut, 90-year old impresario George Wein shares vivid memories and important insights on the people, musical moments and the business influence of his summer music festivals.2015-07-2329 min
Larry Miller ShowIn Good Humor With Larry MillerLarry waxes nostalgic for the days when he was on a first name basis with his neighborhood ice cream man. Then Larry orders some egg foo young that tastes egg foo old! And we hear about Larry becoming smitten with a cashier at a Lithuanian market in LA. In a tribute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day by talking about "The Longest Day" on Magic Movie Moment. http://LarryMillerShow.comQuote of the week: "We have two volcanoes. And we use them."Enjoy the show? Tell a friend or share it on Facebook or Twitter!2015-06-1047 minMusonomicsWhat's a Mixtape Anyway?What even is a mixtape anymore? To figure it out, we take a look back at how the mixtape was born and what it has evolved into. Then, Alyse Howard of The Urban Coin brings us a special report about Nipsey Hussle, the Wu-Tang Clan and artificial scarcity. And Billboard Senior Editor Gail Mitchell, chats with Larry Miller about what it means to make and distribute a mixtape in the current hip-hop landscape and the mixtape's economic role in the music industry.2015-06-0623 minMusonomicsHello, Tidal! The Escalation of the Streaming Wars and the $100 Billion Music BusinessIn our second episode we take a look at Tidal, Jay-Z's newest headline grabber, and the state of the industry segment that Tidal is trying to conquer. Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy talks about how we'll get to a $100 billion music business. Larry Rosin of Edison Research explains how music streaming consumption is actually evolving. And we learn about the music licensing value gap with YouTube from Alex Jacobs of the IFPI.2015-05-0721 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Goes Indie!Larry has taken his podcast independent! This is the first episode recorded at his secret lair inside an extinct volcano on The Island of Milleronia. And then he explains his week and half absence. Was it mischief? Machinations? Malarkey? Or none of the above? Tune in to find out! Then hear why Larry had to waddlesprint on an airplane twice in one flight!Quote Of The Week: "He put a couple more 'sirs' in there."
Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox2015-02-061h 04
Larry Miller ShowNew Year's Eve With Larry and Uncle Miltie!Here's a new year's eve treat from everyone at This Week With Larry Miller. Celebrate the new year with the great Uncle Miltie, Milton Berle in 1947. (Pay no mind to the cigarette commercials.) Enjoy, be well and we'll see you all in 2015!
Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Dr. Chris Laxamana2014-12-3130 minLarry Miller ShowThis Week With Larry Miller LIVE!The first-ever live This Week With Larry Miller recorded at the third annual LA Podcast Festival! Hear Larry talk about how he was "the luckiest guy in the world" when he got kicked in the eye, plus a gripping recitation of another Robert William Service poem.
Quote Of The Week: "Hey, I'm really getting out there!"
Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Dr. Chris Laxamana2014-10-0150 minLarry Miller ShowThe Larry Miller Diet PlanLarry sticks perfectly to his diet! Except for one little bit. And then one more. And just two times after that. Other than that, he is perfection personified! Plus, Larry talks about Mrs. Minniver (the movie) and recites Sonnet 43 (the sonnet).
Come see the first ever live recording of This Week With Larry Miller at the LA Podcast festival on Sept. 28th! Info and tix at http://LaPodFest.com
Quote Of The Week: "I'm not a baby. I can have a noodle!"
Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Dr. Chris Laxamana2014-09-2455 minLarry Miller ShowLarry Miller and Other MisfitsLarry talks about the great movie The Misfits, starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Plus yet another drunk in a bar joke, so-so golfing in Hawaii and time spent at Motel 2. For The Poetry Corner, Larry recites "A Character" by Wordsworth.
Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox
Audio Engineer: Dr. Chris Laxamana2014-04-1644 minLarry Miller ShowStraight Shootin' With Larry MillerCelebrate the new year with Larry as he tells stories about his trip to England! Plus, Larry recites "Auld Lang Syne" and more importantly, explains what it means! Then hear a little bit about how it became a holiday tradition.
Quote Of The Week: "That's not Big Ben. That's The Queen's Tower."2014-01-0845 min
Alley Oop podcastLarry Miller: Put Moron #2 on the phoneThe great comedian, actor, and writer Larry Miller joins Paul on this episode of the Alley Oop. The two became close friends since working at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach together a few years back. Larry told Paul's parents he was one of the good ones, which made his mom and dad feel good about his path as a comedian. Paul gives Larry a gift--a Jerry Garcia tie, which meant a lot because he's been holding on to for awhile. They haven't seen each other since Larry had a serious fall last year and was hospitalized, but La...2013-04-031h 17
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller, The MusicalLarry is absurdly amused by this week's musical question. Which leads into a hilarious story about his days in high school musicals. The Hamper Update becomes the hamper stalemate, then motorcycle jokes, funny poems and more. Remember, it's This Week With Larry Miller--the world's only 50 minute long half hour show!
Quote of the week: "What an elegant bathroom we have made for ourselves."2013-02-2750 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Returns!Larry returns to his podcast and tells the story of the accident that put him in the hospital and sidelined him for nine months.
Quote of the week: "Hey, Dad, didn't you break your brain?"2013-01-0943 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry vs. The Gigantic Slug (Rebroadcast)The hamper update to end all hamper updates. We know we've said it before, but this time, we mean it. Yes, the hamper update takes an unexpected turn that was completely expected. By the time it's over, Larry is as close to being the Dad from A Christmas Story as he could possibly be.
Larry saves his wife from a bloodthirsty, gigantic slug. And does soap-bar melding float your boat? Then get ready for the RETURN OF THE FIVEFECTA, or "How Larry Got His Soap Mojo Back."
But wait, there's more! We award honorary doctorates and Colonel ranks to the...2012-12-2644 min
Larry Miller ShowLive Larry and Prosper (Rebroadcast)Larry Miller talks about the death and burial of a loyal shirt and the socks that loved it. And admits to being a trekkie.
Yes, Larry powers through a cold to deliver another slam-bang-pow (cough) show. After weeks of preaching the wonders of the spit-bucket, Larry talks about the one time he kept eating food on a set. Yes, on this episode, we hear about Larry eating turkey with William Shatner for seven hours. And so much more.
Until next week, live Larry and prosper.
Quote of the week: "I will admit the hula-dancing, green-skinned woman is still in my...2012-12-1242 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Announces His Return & Dine and Dash With Larry Miller (Rebroadcast)Larry intros this rerun with an announcement about his return to the podcasting airwaves.
For you Larryphiles out there, note that this is the episode that was recorded the day after the "Lost Episode," which was aired last week. Stay tuned at the end of this show for a little bonus 3 minute promo for this episode that we're pretty sure was never used.
In this episode:
Larry speaks out against the dine and ditch. You know, the chew and screw? The eat and fleet? The mash and dash? The ol' grub and snub? (Is anyone still reading?) You get the...2012-11-0735 min
Larry Miller ShowThe Lost Episode & A New Message From Larry!We have a special Halloween treat for you! We've uncovered a "lost episode" of This Week With Larry Miller!
Larry talks about getting nervous around authority figures and his unsuccessful attempts to turn a profit on drinking scotch. Plus, he gets scoffed at by hobos.
This episode was originally recorded June 6th, 2011 and was supposed to be TWWLM episode #223. For reasons no one can remember, we decided to re-record the episode the next day. The result was the episode "Dine and Dash With Larry Miller" which was released on June 8th, 2011.
But the first recording was lost in the This W...2012-10-3132 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller: Truck Drivin' S.O.B. (Rebroadcast)Larry grinds the granny gear as a chain smokin', C.B. jokin' truck driving S.O.B. (With all due respect to Deadbolt.) Yes, hear about how a teenaged Larry bluffed his way into a job behind the wheel of a commercial truck.The battle of the battered hamper continues in the Miller household. Larry and his wife both respond by throwing their clothes in a pile on the floor for three weeks. Larry again talks about his reluctance to chuck worn out clothes. Then we hear about a listener who is mourning the loss of his beloved soap bar...2012-09-2642 min
Larry Miller ShowMartini 101 With Larry Miller (Rebroadcast)Larry does an unplanned 20 minute tutorial on making martinis, then apologizes for his previous apologies. This is the first time a drink recipe has included the expressions, "Show it who's boss," "Big triple to the power alley" and "Beat it around the fleet."As always, all stories are guaranteed true and stirred, not shaken. Quote of the week: "Fellas, you look lonely. Would you like to meet someone who's just like you?"2012-08-2949 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Visits The Book Suppository (Rebroadcast)Larry talks about his trip to Dallas, continuing his tradition of plugging shows once they are already past. Then Larry visits "Camp Shakeitoff," a lovely place where we won't be talking about feelings and there will be no therapists on speed dial.Also, we hear about possums and their habit of playing, well, you know, possum. Plus, two new segments! And of course, that means two new wacky sound effects.As always, all stories are guaranteed true, Pluto is a planet and don't rat to Larry's wife, you. Quote of the week: "Thank God it was a paperback."2012-08-1537 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Breaks A Leg--Figuratively (Rebroadcast)Spit buckets and broken legs are afoot in this week's episode as Larry talks about some of his favorite show business superstitions and traditions. Who has better taste in Clairol Girls, Larry or his son? YOU make the call! The good news is that Dr. Laxamana has returned to work, more gruntled than ever! Remember, all stories guaranteed true and Homer is Homer! And this week's guest star is Larry Miller.Quote of the week: "It was the Earl of Oxford who worked in the box factory."2012-08-0840 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Double Downs on Borscht ReduxThis episode contains more borscht references than you can shake a soup spoon at. Hear beefy hunk Larry Miller explain the subtle comedic difference between "Ah" and "A-ha." We get a fistful of updates, including the most acrimonious hamper update to date. Then Larry tells a story about battling with other comics with food in a diner back in the day. This episode is over. Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!Quote of the week: "I am 'In-The-Groove Jackson' now."2012-05-3058 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Update & Eating Charlie Sheen For LunchIf Larry was a hot dog, what would he be? You've heard Larry obsess over pies, booze, soap and pretzels. Could hot dogs be far behind? No.Larry talks about eating a hot dog named after Charlie Sheen. He compares and contrasts his hot dog stand dining experience with that of a big-ticket steak joint in Beverly Hills. You may be surprised which one he thought was "time well spent." (Unless you are a regular listener, in which case, the answer will be quite obvious.)Hear our man Larry go bananas over a Green Lantern pin sent in by a...2012-05-0937 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Double Downs on BorschtThis episode contains more borscht references than you can shake a soup spoon at. Hear beefy hunk Larry Miller explain the subtle comedic difference between "Ah" and "A-ha." We get a fistful of updates, including the most acrimonious hamper update to date. Then Larry tells a story about battling with other comics with food in a diner back in the day. This episode is over. Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!Quote of the week: "I am 'In-The-Groove Jackson' now."2012-02-0143 min
Larry Miller ShowMartini 101 With Larry MillerLarry does an unplanned 20 minute tutorial on making martinis, then apologizes for his previous apologies. This is the first time a drink recipe has included the expressions, "Show it who's boss," "Big triple to the power alley" and "Beat it around the fleet."As always, all stories are guaranteed true and stirred, not shaken. Quote of the week: "Fellas, you look lonely. Would you like to meet someone who's just like you?"2012-01-1848 min
Larry Miller ShowLive Larry and ProsperLarry Miller talks about the death and burial of a loyal shirt and the socks that loved it. And admits to being a trekkie.Yes, Larry powers through a cold to deliver another slam-bang-pow (cough) show. After weeks of preaching the wonders of the spit-bucket, Larry talks about the one time he kept eating food on a set. Yes, on this episode, we hear about Larry eating turkey with William Shatner for seven hours. And so much more.Until next week, live Larry and prosper.Quote of the week: "I will admit the hula-dancing, green-skinned woman is still in my...2011-11-3041 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Miller Visits The Book SuppositoryLarry talks about his trip to Dallas, continuing his tradition of plugging shows once they are already past. Then Larry visits "Camp Shakeitoff," a lovely place where we won't be talking about feelings and there will be no therapists on speed dial.Also, we hear about possums and their habit of playing, well, you know, possum. Plus, two new segments! And of course, that means two new wacky sound effects.As always, all stories are guaranteed true, Pluto is a planet and don't rat to Larry's wife, you. Quote of the week: "Thank God it was a paperback."This Week...2011-11-2335 min
Larry Miller ShowLarry Breaks A Leg (Figuratively)Spit buckets and broken legs are afoot in this week's episode as Larry talks about some of his favorite show business superstitions and traditions. Who has better taste in Clairol Girls, Larry or his son? YOU make the call! The good news is that Dr. Laxamana has returned to work, more gruntled than ever! Remember, all stories guaranteed true and Homer is Homer! And this week's guest star is Larry Miller.This show is also now available through the FREE Adam Carolla app, available from the Android marketplace and iTunes app store. Quote of the week: "It was the Earl...2011-11-0938 min