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Drowned in SoundCan You Hear Earth Singing? Meet Musicians Using Sound to Protect the PlanetWhat does a melting glacier sound like? Can a rainforest sing? And what happens when the last bird of its species hears a recording and tries to reply?In this special live edition of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, recorded at Tallinn Music Week, host Sean Adams moderates a powerful conversation on music, ecology, and collective action. Joined by artists and innovators from the EarthSonic project, the panel explores how field recordings, plant biofeedback, and immersive sound can shift our understanding of the planet — and why that emotional shift matters.From Brazil’s disappearing biodiversity to s...2025-04-121h 04

Drowned in SoundSynths, Sound & Music's Future with Martyn Ware (The Human League / Heaven 17 / BEF / Electronically Yours podcast)What did the future sound like when the synthesizer first arrived? What does it feel like now, with AI looming and immersive audio spaces on the rise?In this special episode of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, recorded at Tallinn Music Week, Sean Adams speaks with Martyn Ware — founder of The Human League and Heaven 17, producer for acts ranging from Tina Turner to Erasure, and creator of some of the UK’s most ambitious sound installations.This is a conversation about optimism and dystopia, about punk and purpose, and about how DIY culture in Sheffield shap...2025-04-1231 min

Drowned in SoundOffline Joy: The Do-It-Together Spirit Fueling Stealing Sheep’s New EraWhat's it like to be an artist right now? And what does the future of music look like? Will it be AI-generated slop or a joyful return to community and creativity? In this episode of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, Sean Adams speaks to Becky Hawley from the art-pop trio Stealing Sheep.From the launch of their new label G-IRL (Girl In Real Life) to their reflections on DIY culture, Liverpool’s music scene, and 15 years of creative evolution, this episode is full of inspiring insights about building something real in a digital world. Expect di...2025-03-3059 min

Drowned in SoundA Goth Walked Into Nature To Make a Radio Show. A Zine Walked Out.A conversation about Fresh Hell, subcultures in nature, and shifting the climate narrative through creativity.In this episode of the podcast that maps what music will be like in 2050 by meeting cultural changemakers and pioneers, Sean Adams explores how the Fresh Hell zine - a collaboration between creatives from the agency Iris and Purpose Disruptors (download it here) - reframes our relationship with nature through goth culture, beauty, and imagination. Featuring clips from Freya Beer’s special Gothic Disco radio broadcast recorded at Walthamstow Wetlands (listen to it on Mixcloud here), featuring reflections from Lira Va...2025-03-231h 13

Drowned in SoundAre Cover Bands Killing Music Scenes? (Q&A Episode)Drowned in Sound founder and DiS podcast host, Sean Adams answers your questions. Send Qs for future episodes to sean@drownedinsound.org.Links mentioned in this episodeArticle: Cafe Oto at Oscars - The GuardianArtist Recommendation: Nina VersypArtist Recommendation: TTSSFUArtist Recommendation: Maella Video: Apple on Dolby AtmosTicket App: DiceLink: Tim Burgess listening partyArticle: Bjork immersive album Bowers + Wilkins Drink: Icelandic drink Black DeathVenue Recommendation: Trades Club in Hebden BridgeMusic by Sound Mirror, available on Bandcamp here: https://sound-mirror.bandcamp.com/album/lake-wind-water-mountain Your Questions:Al...2025-03-2024 min

Drowned in SoundThe Report That Shook the Music Industry & Exposed InequalityWhy does gender bias still dominate radio airplay? And how did one data report force the industry to face its inequalities?In this episode of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Linda Coogan Byrne, activist and music consultant behind the Why Not Her? campaign. Her reports have exposed gender and racial disparities in radio airplay, driving real industry change. This conversation reveals how data is power or as Linda puts it, “the data validates lived experiences.”00:00 – Introduction: How One Report Changed Music01:45 – Meet Linda Coogan Byrne & Her Data Repo...2025-03-161h 09

Drowned in SoundHow Do We Save Our Music Scenes? Meet Sound Diplomacy’s Shain ShapiroWhat makes a great music city? How do governments, venues, and fans keep local music scenes alive? And why is music still not treated as an essential part of a city’s economy?In this episode of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, Sean Adams speaks with Shain Shapiro, founder of Sound Diplomacy and a leading advocate for integrating music into urban policy. Shain has advised cities and governments worldwide on how to invest in music, build better infrastructure, and ensure that artists and venues don’t just survive but thrive.The future of m...2025-03-0240 min

Drowned in SoundFestivals For Future: Frances Fox on Music’s Role in Climate JusticeMusic has long been a force for change but as extreme weather disrupts events and the industry grapples with its own environmental footprint, can music be a meaningful part of the climate justice movement?In episode 2 of season 3 of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, Sean Adams speaks with Frances Fox, founder of Climate Live and a leader in the UK’s youth climate strikes. Frances shares her journey from music fan to activist, why festivals are powerful spaces for engagement, and how the music industry can move beyond greenwashing to drive real action.2025-02-231h 05

Drowned in SoundHow We Open Music’s Doors to Everyone (Not Just the Rich)From grassroots venues and youth music programs to Mercury Prize winners, early support shapes who gets to make music—and who doesn’t. But is access to music a right or a privilege?Music should be for everyone - but is it becoming a luxury only the privileged can afford?Episode one of season 3 of the DiS podcast, explores how Youth Music -a UK charity funding grassroots projects - is fighting to create fairer opportunities for young musicians facing financial, social, and industry barriers.In this episode of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, Sean...2025-02-1645 min

Drowned in SoundWill music survive the next 25 years? - Season 3 PrologueHow will music survive until 2050? Will streaming monopolies and economic pressures lead to music’s decline, or can we build a fairer, more sustainable future?In this season three prologue of the Drowned in Sound Podcast, host Sean Adams (founder of Drowned in Sound) reflects on his lifelong love of music, the systemic challenges facing artists, and what the next 25 years could mean for independent musicians, grassroots venues, and the future of the industry.In this series, expect big questions, deep dives, and conversations with artists, industry leaders, and ch...2025-02-1614 min

Drowned in SoundIntroducing... 2025 Theme: What will music be like in 2050?This year marks 25 years since Drowned in Sound launched, and rather than obsessing about the past, we will be gazing into the future, trying to work out what music will be like in 2050.In this prologue episode, Sean Adams, the founder of Drowned in Sound, reflects a little bit on his 25-year journey and examines the current challenges facing music, from economic barriers to the impact of technology and AI. He discusses the importance of grassroots venues, the role of music in our lives, and the potential for both dystopian and utopian futures. Along the way, he...2025-01-0310 min

Drowned in SoundHow does music get discovered? Favourite venues? Brexit? - Q&A Special: Part 2In part two of this Q&A experiment, Drowned in Sound founder Sean Adams delves into various topics, including the process of discovering new music, the complexities of the music industry, and nostalgic reflections on MySpace and defunct London music venues. He also touches on the importance of human connection in music curation, potential improvements for music streaming platforms, and the socio-political challenges affecting the UK's music industry post-Brexit. Additionally, Sean reflects on memorable interviews. Thank you to everyone for your questions, please submit any for the next edition to sean@drownedinsound.org and be...2024-12-1421 min

Drowned in SoundWhy weren't [insert band] massive? Music's true value? Gaffes? - Q&A Special: Part 1To mark Drowned in Sound's 24th anniversary and before we begin a new season of the podcast, Drowned in Sound founder Sean Adams answers your questions. Here are some links related to topics covered in the Q&A in case you'd like more context. Listen to: Choose a Bright Morning by Jeniferever on Bandcamp Read: Wendy Roby's brilliant review of Plastic Beach by Gorillaz Listen to: Mystery Jets featuring Laura Marling Read: Mike Diver's 2005 interview with Saul Williams Read: DiScover Santigold Questions for this episode submitted by our social media followers and over on the...2024-12-1228 min

Drowned in SoundWhat is the function of record reviews in 2024?Elijah is a profound thinker and this conversations draws on his influential grime nights with Stormzy & Skepta, writing about music, DJing and to his Yellow Square instagram posts, which are a form of community-building journalism that act as prods and prompts that agitate thoughts into focus. DiS021 | S2: The Future of the Music Press EP13 From his experience as a pirate radio DJ to running Butterz label & clubnights to being a musician and artist manager, Elijah considers yellow squares to be a former of journalism and the conversation explores the ecosystem that feeds into it...2024-02-271h 03

Drowned in SoundThe joys of magazine-making with PROG Editor Jerry EwingHow do you become a magazine editor that can put Kate Bush on the cover? And what’s it like running a genre-specific title in 2023? In a world where the digital age is rapidly redefining media, Sean Adams (@seaninsound) meets a titan of the magazine world, Jerry Ewing, editor of PROG magazine for a rare interview. From his roots starting a Marillion-inspired fanzine to being at the helm of genre-defining publications such as Classic Rock and Metal Hammer, Jerry's journey is a testament to the enduring power of specialist knowledge and passion-driven journalism. Episode Highlights:...2024-02-041h 01

Drowned in SoundWhat's it like to broadcast from a war zone?Award-winning reporter Julia MacFarlane explains what the music press can learn from traditional news journalism. As Drowned in Sound's podcast season looking at the future of music media continues, we wander into the world of international journalism with award-winning reporter Julia MacFarlane. With a wealth of experience reporting on major global events for the BBC to ABC News, Julia shares her unique insights into the art of covering huge stories and the challenges of conveying truth in an age of misinformation. DiS018 | Season 2: The Future of Music Journalism EP10 Highlights: From Beirut...2024-02-0441 min

Drowned in SoundShould music critics 'pivot to video'?Meet the YouTube music critic who runs whilst reviewing records. Probably not all of them, but there are some people evolving music criticism onto new mediums. To understand what it's like to be a "creator" on YouTube, we spoke to Jimmy Watkins, who gave up his career as an athlete (he reached the 800m final in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2006 and set a Welsh indoor record!) to play guitar for DiS favourites Future of the Left. After leaving the band, he started a project called Running Punks with a friend which has become...2024-02-0451 min

Drowned in SoundWhy Music Journalism MattersThe Quietus' John Doran reflects on the demise of Pitchfork and whether music journalism is now destined to be a hobby or can writing/thinking/talking about music thrive in a reader-funded era? DiS020 | S2: The Future of the Music Press EP12 In his widely-shared piece for The Guardian, this episode's guest John Doran, co-founder of the esteemed music publication The Quietus, wrote about the importance of music criticism: "I think a good analogy for writing about music is like composing poetry about the weather. You could spend an entire lifetime writing verse...2024-02-041h 18

Drowned in SoundIs 'Traditional Media' Still Relevant for New Artists?Does the music industry still need the music press? Do new acts still care about media coverage? Explore the shifting landscape of music promotion in the digital era with Atlanta Cobb, the award-winning Music Business Coach and manager of multi-platinum selling artists. In this episode, Drowned in Sound's founder Sean Adams delves deep into the existential questions surrounding the relevance of traditional music press in a time of TikTok. Atlanta shares her journey from Florence + The Machine fan site creator to consultant and coach, aiding hundreds of artists in navigating their evolving careers. D...2023-11-2358 min

Drowned in SoundIf $600 billion a year is being spent, why are so many publications closing?In a digital world awash with advertising money, why are music publications and media outlets facing extinction? As we explore the future of the music press, we take a detour into the world of marketing to help make sense of the economics of the media landscape. Especially as the brilliant Jezebel closed last week and so far this year we've seen huge amount of job cuts across the media (especially at media behemoths VICE and Buzzfeed) and the closure of publications like Gal-dem. Drowned in Sound's founder Sean Adams invites Darren Hemmings, mastermind behind Motive...2023-11-141h 07

Drowned in SoundHas music become a sub-genre of internet culture?NBC News' tech and culture reporter Kat Tenbarge has her finger firmly on the pulse of internet culture and the influencer economy. She honed her expertise at Insider through investigative forays into the complexities of digital fame. Her coverage is much more than product launches and squillion dollar deals, and touches upon MeToo, fandoms, exploring how internet mobs chill free speech, and so much more. In this episode, we explore what the music press can learn from technology journalism. Related links Read Kat's reporting on NBC here. Q&A about how Kat reported on...2023-11-0758 min

Drowned in SoundShouldn't all music journalism be intersectional?From revolutions in Iran to the pleasures of Lana Del Rey journalist Emma Garland has written for Vice, Huck, The Quietus, The Face, Crack, Dazed, Sunday Times, Rolling Stone and many more great publications. Emma's interviewed everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Lingua Ignota, capturing their essence in a style of writing inspired by the journalists from a more literary tradition like Joan Didion and Hunter S Thompson, so who better to talk to about music writing that's intersectional, encompassing far more of life and what it means to be human than 50 word reviews of the latest major...2023-11-0556 min

Drowned in SoundLessons from two decades of crafting DIY MagazineWhat's it really like to edit a music website? DIY Magazine co-founder Emma Swann joins DiS founder Sean Adams on season two of the Drowned in Sound podcast about the future of music journalism. We journey from the early days of the website to its current print & online format with a discussion that contrasts and compares DiS & DIY's stories, the thrills, the challenges, building a trusted voice, how brilliant the new Bully album is, some White Stripes fandom, a fair few mentions of Wolf Alice, red carpets, and much more. We explore DIY's...2023-10-311h 07

Drowned in SoundIntroduction to S2: The Editor's Letter / Voice NoteWhere is music journalism headed? Sean Adams (@seaninsound) introduces season* two of the Drowned in Sound podcast in the style of an editor's letter meets a meandering, unscripted voice memo. TL;DR? To mark 23 years of Drowned in Sound, I decided to embark on a series of interviews with TikTokkers, rock writers, tech reporters and more to try to figure out whether things could be headed. * = series?!2023-10-2312 min

Coming Off The BenchSpiders, Happy Birthday & We Are InterruptedGet ready for an action-packed episode of "Coming Off The Bench" as Sean and Brandon dive into a fascinating mix of topics that will keep you entertained from start to finish. In this episode, a fearful Sean asks a personal question that comes from the intriguing world of yellow garden spiders, listen to some legendary sound from Sean Payton, wish Darin Myers a Happy Birthday and discuss the GOAT, Tom Brady, and his killer instinct. But hold onto your seats, because this episode takes an unexpected turn when they are rudely interrupted. 0:00:00 - Yellow...2023-09-261h 23

Coming Off The Bench2023 NFL Season PreviewIn anticipation of the upcoming 2023 NFL season, Sean and Brandon huddle up to deliver their predictions, team by team, award by award, and game by game. The guys dive into the nitty-gritty of each NFL team's strengths, weaknesses, and off-season moves. From seasoned contenders to rising underdogs, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to forecast the season's outcomes. In this episode, get ready to hear their bold predictions for every team's regular-season records, as they analyze the strengths of the offenses, the resilience of the defenses, and the overall strategies each franchise will...2023-08-221h 50

Drowned in SoundDiS008: Live Music And Mental HealthEveryone from Radiohead to Sugababes to industry insiders are raving about a new book by therapist and live music expert Tamsin Embleton. It's an extraordinary body of work entitled Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual, which includes contributions from a series of mental health experts providing insights and advice covering everything from breath-work to nutrition, and resilience to rest. The book contains interviews with people who live and work on the road, alongside musicians including Pixies, Pharoahe Monch, Nile Rodgers, Radiohead, Four Tet, Lauren from Chvrches, Will Young, Justin Hawkins from The Darkness, and many...2023-04-2046 min

Coming Off The BenchSheldon Hurst & Justin Adams - NBA Playoffs, The Chess Match That is MMA & Shooting Waterfowl0:00:00 - Light Bulb Mafia & Intro 0:03:24 - Life Updates 0:17:35 - NBA Playoff Predictions 1:01:58 - Light Bulb Mafia Part 2 1:02:42 - Potty Break 1:09:10 - UFC 287 and MMA Talk 1:29:04 - Sheldon's Love of Hunting 1:56:30 - Outro 2023-04-112h 00

Drowned in SoundDiS005: How music can embrace the power of AI with ChatGPT expert David Boyle“If you start out and it doesn't do something that you're very impressed by, your assumption should be that your prompt wasn't very good,” this summarises the advice from music industry veteran David Boyle, who specialises in understanding audiences, and over the last few months has become an expert in using ChatGPT (if you've not already, give it a go here). So much so he's co-written a book called PROMPT about, you guessed it, writing prompts to get artificial intelligence to give you better answers. This conversation is aimed at musicians and people who work in the musi...2023-02-2254 min

Drowned in SoundDiS004: Tune in, AI Out - the co-founders of Endel on music's potential futuresThe robots are coming, and people are fearful and excited about the potential for AI and music to collide. It's hard to escape the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence, with various projects launches or low-level things reaching critical max in 2023. As someone who is pretty cynical and emo about everything, Drowned in Sound founder Sean Adams is oddly optimistic about some of AI music's potential futures, especially surrounding the collision of science, technology and more 'functional' strands of music. As a lover of Sigur Ros, side two of Bowie's Low and contemporary composers like Poppy Ackroyd and Grouper...2023-02-2149 min

Drowned in SoundDiS002: Discover... The Faux Faux (Faith Vern from PINS)Faith Vern has collaborated with the likes Iggy Pop and Maxine Peake, and played huge sets on main stages of festivals such as Reading with her band PINS. In this episode, Faith tells us all about the debut single of her new solo project The Faux Faux, which is the first release on the rebooted Drowned in Sound Singles Club (drownedinsound.org). Drowned in Sound founder and podcast host Sean Adams (@seaninsound) introduces the podcast with a little history of the Drowned in Sound label and asks questions about how this solo material is different...2023-02-0934 min

Drowned in SoundDiS001: The trade unionist campaigning for fairer streaming - Naomi Pohl from Musicians' UnionHow do we "fix" music streaming? It's a question that has plagued the music industry and musicians for a decade and a half, whilst debating the pounds, pennies and slithers of a pence per stream... so this discussion about music streaming seemed like a great place to restart our podcast, which is will focus on music, through the prism of creativity, sustainability, pioneers and big ideas. There are now a range of campaigns around the world and several organisations unifying in the UK to try to change the law, to ensure musicians and those who invest in...2023-02-0237 min

Drowned in SoundDiS000: PrologueIf this is an "audio publication" then this episode is the editor's (voice) note, as Sean Adams introduces some of the topics, ideas and thinking this new phase of the Drowned in Sound podcast. To begin, help yourself to a David Bowie and Janelle Monáe sandwich. drownedinsound.org | @seaninsound 2023-01-1708 min

Coming Off The BenchS3 E3: NBA Awards, Interesting NFL stats and the Yankees need to do WHAT?! (feat. Jose Gonzalez & Justin Adams)The guys give their winners for the NBA Awards, talk New York Sports, as always NFL and play "Truth or Dab"2022-10-281h 42

Coming Off The BenchS3 E2: Tua's Injury Reaction, Reviewing the Eagles and Bengals Season So Far (ft. Seans Parents and Gwen from Costco)The guys talk about Tua's injury, how surprising the Eagles have been and the state of the Bengals 0:50 Sean's Scandal 8:40 Tua's Injury 19:40 State of the Eagles 30:14 Call from Mama Adams 44:00 State of the Bengals 53:11 Strangest NFL Facts 1:12:35 J.J. Watt Health Scare 1:19:03 Outro 2022-10-051h 20

Coming Off The BenchWeek 3 Recap - Brandon Goes Public Amid Some ControversySean confronts Brandon on his "off the field" rumors. What a hectic Week 3!2022-09-2845 min

Coming Off The BenchWeek 2 Recap - Buffalo & Philly are Scary and Trouble in the JungleBrandon & Sean recap the slate of games from Week 2. Is Brady ok? Hurts for MVP? Is Burrow that guy? Micah Parsons is that guy!2022-09-2140 min

Coming Off The BenchS3 E1: NFL Season Predictions, and Punishment Served!The NFL IS BACK! The guys give there NFL predictions and end of the year awards. Also Brandon serves his punishment for loosing a bet and Sean joins in on the fun! (I guess you can call it fun)2022-09-041h 31

Coming Off The BenchS2 E20: Trentin Brubaker - E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!Today is all things EAGLES! Sean and Brandon are joined by Trentin Brubaker to talk Philly football... past, present & future.2022-08-172h 10

Coming Off The BenchNBA Finals ReactionSean & Brandon look back at the beginning of the NBA season at Brandon's BOLD prediction, or prophecy? And give their reaction to the NBA Finals.2022-06-2030 min

Coming Off The BenchS2 E15: 76ers Are Out, Tom Brady's Deal, & Is Luka "That Dude"? (feat. Trentin Brubaker)(0:00:05) Heat Eliminate the 76ers (0:26:44) Tom Brady & the Richest People in TV (0:33:08) NBA Conference Finals (0:43:20) Top 4 Players Remaining in the NBA Playoffs (0:55:20) Sports Trivia - Brandon vs. Trentin (1:03:14) Sean Predicts Bengals' Record (1:09:34) Trentin & Brandon Predict Eagles' Record (1:16:40) State of the Eagles (1:27:58) State of the Bengals (1:34:50) What is Baseball Doing? (1:37:10) Outro & Ice Baths 2022-05-201h 39

Coming Off The BenchS2 E10: Super Bowl Recap and An Interesting NBA TradeSean and Brandon recap Super Bowl 56, football rumors, and a certain NBA Trade 2022-02-181h 18

Coming Off The BenchS2 E8: Recap of Wild Card Weekend, Up Coming Divisional Round, and Season AwardsSean and Brandon talk about a wild Wild Card weekend, look toward the Divisional Round, give their Season Awards and joined by the newest member of the Coming off the Bench family!2022-01-211h 25

Coming Off The BenchS2 E7: Recap of Week 14, Steph Curry Breaking 3 Record and Building our QBSean and Brandon discuss what happened in week 14 of the NFL, the Greatness of Steph Curry and Building the Greatest QB of all-time 2021-12-181h 28

Coming Off The BenchS2 E6: Football Talk, Thanksgiving, and BaseballWe are joined by Jose Gonzalez and Justin Adams! We talk about football, Thanksgiving sport moments, and a little baseball!2021-11-271h 23

Coming Off The BenchS2 E5: Rodgers, Contenders or Pretenders, & Top 5 Sports MomentsSean & Brandon share their thoughts on the fiery Aaron Rodgers interview, debate what NFL teams are contenders or pretenders, and unveil their top 5 sports moments.2021-11-111h 14

Coming Off The BenchS2 E3: NFL Quarter Season Awards, Alex Smith & Jail TimeThe guys unveil the quarter season award winners, is Alex Smith a bust?, and Sean helps Brandon stay out of jail.2021-10-151h 01

Wealth SecretsE28 - The Upstream Model - How to Build Wealth via Relationship Capital with Justin StoddartToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams welcomes Justin Stoddart, author of the international bestseller The Upstream Model. He’s also the host of the Think Bigger Real Estate Show, as well as a coach and consultant to top entrepreneurs. Sean shares his proven strategy for building a network that produces recurring referrals for your business or personal life. [03:10] Getting to know Justin Stoddart [05:02] Developing the Upstream Model [12:37] Win clients and referrals with the Upstream Model [16:41] Put in the effort to stand out [22:00] Cultivating long term relationships [27:25] Identifying opportunities with exponential re...2021-09-0845 min

Coming Off The BenchS2 E1: FOOTBALL IS BACK!Its the most wonderful of the year...Football! Sean and Brandon give there division by division predictions and who will win the Super Bowl for the up coming season! If you would potentially like a shirt let us know in the link below! https://www.facebook.com/ComingOffTheBenchPodcast 2021-09-081h 04

Wealth SecretsE27 - Own Nothing but Control Everything! with Zachary MillerToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams welcomes Zachary Miller from Private Wealth Academy, a group of experts that empower individuals to take control over their wealth. They discuss how to use bulletproof trusts to protect any asset while reducing liability. [03:10] Getting to know Zachary Miller [07:58] What is a trust fund? [10:53] Benefits of a trust [15:04] Build a trust web to protect assets and businesses [20:59] When to build a trust fund account [25:42] Why billionaires don’t want you to create trust funds [31:28] Save on taxes with trusts [33:04] Trusts protect you fr...2021-09-0249 min

Wealth SecretsE26 - Buying Cash-flowing Businesses as Investments with David BarnettToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams welcomes back David Barnett, business consultant for small to medium-sized enterprises and the bestselling author of Invest Local and other titles. His decades-long of combined experience at Yellow Pages, American Express, and business brokerages have made him an expert in business buy and sell, business valuation, and deal-making. David shares his tips for how to invest in cash-flowing businesses and how to add value as an investor. [03:26] Getting to know David Barnett [08:01] Buying a business VS starting a business [11:41] What to consider before buying an existing business 2021-08-1253 min

Wealth SecretsE25 - How to Build a Six Figure Passive Income Business in 12 months with Neil TwaToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Neil Twa, who is the founder and CEO of Voltage Digital Marketing. He has been launching, operating, and growing private label e-commerce businesses since 2012. As of date, he has sold over $100 million in physical products primarily through the Amazon FBA sales channel. Neil shares his blueprint for how to build an online business that can generate a passive six-figure income in just 12 months. [03:03] Getting to know Neil Twa [06:37] Why build brands on Amazon? [10:56] Fulfillment by Amazon [14:45] Criteria for physical products [19:20] Sourcing and manufacturing...2021-07-2949 min

Wealth SecretsE24 - Become International - How to Build Wealth by Diversifying Off Shore with Mikkel ThorupToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Mikkel Thorup, the bestselling author of Expat Secrets and the host of The Expat Money Show podcast. He has lived in 9 different countries and has been constantly travelling the world for over 20 years now. Mikkel shares his experiences in living abroad with zero taxes and why you need to diversify your portfolio with off shore investments. [02:53] What is an Expat? [05:51] Getting to know Mikkel [10:58] Why live as an expat? [14:43] Remote work is more viable now than ever [19:01] Eliminate tax using the FEIE Rule 2021-07-2356 min

Wealth SecretsE23 - Finding & Capitalizing on Opportunities in any Market with Adam ZachToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Adam Zach, the co-founder of Set Your Rent, a creative homeownership and real estate investment company specializing in rent-to-own programs. They talk about why most mortgage applications get denied, rent-to-own-lease agreements, and business loans versus conventional loans. [03:01] Getting to know Adam Zach [05:30] Adam's first encounter with real estate investing [07:00] How to invest in real estate [10:28] Why would a mortgage get denied? [14:25] Risks of quitting your job and jumping into entrepreneurship [16:49] All you need to know about private...2021-07-0852 min

Wealth SecretsE22 - Investing In Cannabis with Tony FrischknechtToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Tony Frischknecht, a forward-thinking cannabis entrepreneur and the founder of Plant Problems-- a renowned company in the cannabis growing, distribution, processing, and investing space. We talk about the many different ways an investor can get involved in the cannabis industry, regulations in different states, and the negative stigma around cannabis production and use. [02:43] Tony’s entrepreneurial journey [11:15] Tony’s transition from medical to commercial cannabis production [14:30] Business opportunities in the cannabis industry [17:23] Cannabis wholesale and retail opportunities [19:40] How to buil...2021-06-171h 03

Coming Off The BenchS1 E16 - Coffee, Quitting Fantasy Football & Broken Bones (Special Guest - Sheldon Hurst)Sean and Brandon are joined by their good friend Sheldon Hurst to talk about some sports and many other things! This one is a treat!2021-06-101h 34

Wealth SecretsE21 - Rate of Return is OVER-RATED! Learn the 4 Dimensional Wealth Building StrategyToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks about the different dimensions to consider before making an investment. Focusing solely on the rate of return is not enough to help you build real wealth. Sean discusses in further detail other investment metrics that will help you make better financial decisions and strategies. [00:41] Four factors to consider before investing [02:33] Investing in the S&P 500 VS cash value life insurance [06:19] Liquidity, leverage, and investment opportunities [10:13] Minimizing tax on investment returns [11:54] Protection and legacy planning The rate of return is an eye-catching...2021-06-1017 min

Wealth SecretsE20 - From Prison to Finding Purpose Through Gratitude with Mike MorawskiToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Michael Morawski, a multi-family real estate coach with 30 years of industry experience. Mike is also an author, entrepreneur, trainer, public speaker, and personal coach. He shares the story of how he built several successful businesses, how he lost it all during the recession, and how he bounced back from the lowest point in his life. [01:55] Getting to know Mike Morawski [05:50] People are more than willing to help [09:33] We don’t need to know everything [14:06] How Mike handled The Great Recession ...2021-06-0350 min

Wealth SecretsE19 - How to Have the “Money Conversation” with Adam KolToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Adam Kol, a couples financial coach with over a decade of experience as a certified mediator, communication coach, and financial advisor. Adam helps couples make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leading to more financial security, clarity, and peace of mind. They discuss financial disparity in relationships, having the money conversation with your partner, and emotional attachment to finances. [02:30] Getting to know Adam Kol [06:04] How to Start a Conversation About Finances [09:42] Defining your Money Relationship Story [16:50] How to...2021-05-2748 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E15- NBA Predictions, Recap NFL Draft, and Sean goes off on Kyrie Irving!Sean & Brandon talk about the upcoming NBA playoffs and what their thoughts are on the play-in tournament, how the draft took some interesting turns and some fun random questions that make you really think!2021-05-221h 29

Wealth SecretsE18 - The Power of Multi-Family Real Estate & Syndication Investing with Lane KawaokaToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Lane Kawaoka, real estate syndicator and host of the Simple Passive Cashflow Podcast. Previously, he worked as a licensed engineer for 12 years. During that time, Lane started investing in real estate. As he grew his network, he eventually transitioned to multi-family real estate and syndicate investing. Now as a financial mentor, he helps his clients generate more passive income through high level investing. [02:22] Getting to know Lane Kawoaka [03:47] Residential Real Estate is Not Scalable [07:06] Grow Your Net Worth Through a Larger Network 2021-05-2043 min

Wealth SecretsE17 - Wealth by the Acre - How to Invest in Farmland with Carter MalloyCarter Malloy is the founder and CEO of AcreTrader, a proprietary online investment platform that enables investors to purchase shares of farmland online while managing all aspects of farm management, reporting, and administration. Over the past 12 months, AcreTrader has doubled its employee count, more than tripled its investor pool, and increased the total funds raised on the platform by almost 12 times. Carter grew up in a farming family and has a lifelong passion for investing and agriculture. Before AcreTrader, he spent five years as a partner at a $1 billion equity investment firm. [02:29] Getting to Know...2021-05-1329 min

The Next TrackEpisode #209 - Sean Latham, Director of the Institute for Bob Dylan Studies, on Bob Dylan at 80Sean Latham, Director of the Institute for Bob Dylan Studies, talks about the Bob Dylan archive, the Bob Dylan Center, and about Bob Dylan at 80. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Support The Next Track. Guest: Sean Latham Book: The World of Bob Dylan ‌Show notes: The TU Institute for Bob Dylan Studies Bob Dylan Center The Bob Dylan Archive - The University of Tulsa : Bob Dylan Archives Dylan@80 Virtual Conference Ou...2021-05-1244 min

Wealth SecretsE16 - Build Your Own Family Bank with Peter LountToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Peter Lount of Ascendant Financial. They discuss the importance of asserting control over one’s financial future by adopting good habits and effective systems. Peter experienced firsthand how conventional financial tools have failed to achieve his desired results. By becoming his own banker, he now leverages his own cash for maximum returns. [02:37] Exchanging Time for Money [05:26] The Problem with Conventional Wisdom [09:51] Take Control of Your Financial Future [16:07] Become Your Own Banker [22:57] Paying Ourselves Back [26:17] Estate Planning & Generational Wealth ...2021-05-0633 min

Wealth SecretsE15 - Investing in Raw Land with Mark PodolskyMark Podolsky is the CEO and founder of The Land Geek, the foremost authority on buying and selling raw land in the US. As an investment banker, Mark dreaded work. He found himself miserable and micromanaged in the reality of his solo economic dependency. So. with $3000, in the early 2000s, he bought his first parcels of raw land. Now, in addition to The Land Geek, Mark owns Frontier Properties, a firm that has created a unique asset class of investing in raw land. He is also the founder of geekpay.io, the author of Dirt Rich: How One Ambitiously...2021-04-2940 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E14 - 2021 NFL Mock Drafts, UFC, & More Fun Questions!Sean & Brandon run through the NFL Draft predictions, catch up on some UFC, and answer a bunch of questions from you!2021-04-281h 33

Wealth SecretsE14 - Protect your ASSets with Sarry IbrahimSarry Ibrahim is an expert in using life insurance as an asset class and protecting all your assets. He is a financial advisor and helps high-net-worth individuals, real estate investors, business owners, and retirees grow and protect their wealth predictably and safely. Sarry founded Financial Asset Protection after learning about the Infinite Banking Concept (also known as the Bank On Yourself Concept). He saw this as an opportunity to save retirement accounts, real estate properties, and businesses from market failures and other risks. He earned his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago, IL, and...2021-04-2235 min

Wealth SecretsE13 - How to Start an Investment Fund with Bridger PenningtonBridger Pennington is the founder and managing director of Black Bridge Holdings, a privately run debt fund with over 290 deals in 38 states over the last two years. He also runs Investment Fund Secrets, where he helps everyday people without Wall Street experience start and scale their own funds. We talk about why you need to start or invest in a fund, funds as alternative investment opportunities, and how to raise fund capital. [02:43] Getting to Know Bridger Pennington [04:23] How Bridger Broke into the Funds Space [17:01] Why you Need to Start Investing in Funds 2021-04-151h 04

Wealth SecretsE12 - Going FAR by investing Local with David C. BarnettDavid C. Barnett is a business valuation and acquisition specialist whose primary focus is on small businesses and local investing. He is also the author of three best-selling business books, one of which will be the basis of today’s discussion. We talk about local investing, why small businesses struggle with financing, and the future of local investing. [03:30] Getting to Know David C. Barnett [07:40] Why Small Businesses Struggle to Get Financing [11:16] The Downside to Business Loans [12:40] Local Investment Opportunities [17:30] David’s First Encounter With Profitable Local Investment Opportunities [2...2021-04-0856 min

Wealth SecretsE11 - Are Dave Ramsey & Suzie Orman Wrong?Today on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks about life insurance. Well known financial advisors like Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey have deemed all life insurance products to be bad investments. But are they wrong? Sean debunks their blanket statements by going into detail about the different types of policies and insurance companies. More importantly, he explains how the wealthy use life insurance as strategic investment tools. [03:58] Types of Life Insurance [07:40] Why is There an Aversion to Whole Life Insurance? [10:34] Find the Right Advocate for You [13:13] Cash Value and Loans from...2021-04-0126 min

Wealth SecretsE10 - Doing Good while Capitalizing on the Next Big Economic Opportunity with Jorge NewberyToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Jorge Newbery, Founder and CEO of AHP Servicing, a crowdfunded company that purchases non-performing mortgages from banks at huge discounts. We discuss how he runs a successful for-profit business, the rise and fall of his real-estate empire, and how the average investor can invest in companies through crowdfunding. [04:06] How Jorge got into Entrepreneurship [06:30] How Jorge Built a Multi-Million business and Lost it in 18 months [24:43] The Pivotal Moments in Jorge's Entrepreneurial Journey [34:13] Why Banks Detest Helping Homeowners [46:30] How the Average...2021-03-2556 min

Wealth SecretsE09 - Use VELOCITY to Revolutionize your Wealth Building Journey with Denzel RodriguezToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Denzel Rodriguez, a finance geek who's passionate about helping people get their finances right. They talk about velocity banking, replacing bad debt with good debt, and how to use velocity banking to grow your wealth. [03:34] Getting to know Denzel Rodriguez [06:44] How Denzel Transitioned from Sales into the YouTube Space [11:55] Denzel's Experience with Personal Finance [18:20] What is Velocity Banking [25:45] Misconceptions Surrounding credit and debt [35:06] Real-life Examples of Velocity Banking [47:50] Why Velocity Banking is More Efficient Than...2021-03-181h 05

Wealth SecretsE08 - Liquid Gold! How to Take Advantage of the Wild World of WhiskeyToday on the Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Scott Sciberras, the co-founder and CEO of Whiskey and Wealth Club, a company aiming to bridge the financial gap between distillers and the public. They talk about investing in rare Scotch and Irish whiskeys, why whiskey is a unique asset class, and why you should consider investing in the whiskey market. [03:19] Scott’s Journey into Entrepreneurship [06:32] Why Scott Decided to Focus on Alternative Investing [08:50] How Whiskey and Wealth Club Conducts its Business [15:23] Why Whiskey is a Unique Asset Class [18:20] Kn...2021-03-1147 min

Wealth SecretsE07 - Investing in RARE & Collectible Cars! w/ Andrew Mastin of @LBI LimitedToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Andrew Mastin, the co-founder of @LBI Limited, a rare and exotic car brokerage firm. They talk about why classic cars are a valuable asset, where to find classic cars, and how you can make money by investing in rare and exotic cars. [02:15] Andrew’s Journey into Entrepreneurship [14:52] How to Balance Your Passion and Your Profession [17:44] Why Classic Cars are Considered an Asset [22:55] Defining an Investment Vehicle [24:36] Factors That Drive Value in Classic Cars [29:08] How to Get Into Th...2021-03-0249 min

Wealth SecretsE06 - Network your Way to 7 Figures with Michelle & Doug MyersToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks to Michelle and Doug Myers, the founders of Pink Callers. Their company provides remote customer service for home service businesses. Michelle and Doug share the story behind Pink Callers and how they’re growing it through affiliate partnerships and networking. They also talk about what it’s like to run a business with your spouse and the importance of setting boundaries. [01:07] The Evolution of Pink Callers [12:26] Knowing Your Customers at a Deeper Level [14:46] Challenges in Scaling Pink Callers [20:00] Importance of Documentation and Internal Communication [29:40] Mana...2021-03-011h 01

Coming Off The BenchS1 E11 (Part 2) - Q&A - Broncos Outlook & Brandon is on the SpotSean & Brandon take on the questions of their faithful listeners.2021-02-2453 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E11 (Part 1) - Super Bowl Recap, Draymond Holds Nothing Back, & Salute to WentzSean & Brandon recap what was supposed to be one the the greatest Super Bowls. Also, we have some special guests join us to say farewell to Carson Wentz.2021-02-2356 min

Wealth SecretsE05 - How to Delegate like a BillionaireToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks about outsourcing and delegation as means of leveraging our time. The wealthy invest in systems and teams so that they have more time to focus on more important tasks. [02:10] Time Management, Productivity, and Outsourcing [04:47] Why Business Owners Fail to Delegate [09:55] The E-Myth [10:31] Sean’s Experience with Delegation [13:24] All Tasks Can Be Simplified into a Checklist [15:50] The Difference Between Effectiveness and Efficiency [19:12] The Four D’s of Creating Systems Time Management, Productivity, and Outsourcing 2021-02-2042 min

Gut FeelingGut Feeling Podcast #4 - Sean Lande (Strain)Photo by Andrew DennisonThe fourth episode of the Gut Feeling podcast is an interview with Sean Lande, lead guitarist and founding member of Strain, a dominant force in Vancouver’s hardcore scene during the mid to late ‘90s.Among other things, Sean gets into: how he fell into straight edge hardcore; embarrassing first band names; and recording Strain’s massively chunky Here and Now LP at Mushroom Studios, a recording facility where Heart and Loverboy tracked some of their biggest records. The talk also connects Strain to SNFU, Gob, Undertow, Metallica, Pushead, and a bunch of Vancouver hardcore bands. 2021 marks the 25...2021-02-191h 12

Wealth SecretsE04 - How Banks Make MoneyToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks about a daily financial activity that we don’t rarely think about banking. He explains the way that banks make money and how we can use the same insider knowledge to increase our funds. Not only that, but this strategy is often used by the rich to protect generational wealth. [02:24] How Banks Make Money [05:18] Banks Only Invest in Safe, Convenient Opportunities [10:01] There are Better Ways of Storing Money [12:39] Remove Banks as Middlemen [14:54] Cash Value Life Insurance [18:31] The Problem wi...2021-02-1631 min

Wealth SecretsE03 - Protect & Grow Wealth like a Billionaire with Steve ParisiToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams hosts Steve Parisi, president of IBC Global, an insurance policy company that focuses on infinite banking concepts and cash value life insurance. They discuss why life insurance is an asset, the cash value concept, the liquidity of life insurance policies, and how companies use life insurance as an employee retainer. [01:13] Getting to Know Steve Parisi [05:44] Life Insurance as an asset and not a Liability [08:31] Why Cash Value Life Insurance Continues to be Ignored [12:54] Tax-Free Life Insurance [17:48] Cash Value Life Insurance Policies...2021-02-151h 05

Wealth SecretsE02 - The 401K DilemmaToday on The Wealth Secrets Podcast, Sean Adams talks about everything there is to know about 401Ks. He dissects the myths, the benefits, the drawbacks, and, most importantly, why the super-rich often shies away from signing up for the 401k. [01:55] Understanding The 401Ks [06:50] The Benefits of Having a 401K Account [07:58] The Reality of the 401Ks [11:18] The Strict Withdrawal Rules [17:59] 401Ks Management Fees [25:02] The Risk Associated With Market Exposure [27:40] The Contribution Limits [31:30] Alternatives to 401K Accounts Understanding 401Ks 2021-02-1243 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E10 (Part2)- Baby Sophia is Here, Tenet, and being sickSean and Brandon react to the movie Tenet and we have a special guest Brooke (Brandons wife) talking about the birth of their first child!2021-02-0534 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E10 (Part 1)- Super Bowl Time!!Sean and Brandon talk past and present super bowls! 2021-02-0549 min

Wealth SecretsE01 - Welcome to Wealth Secrets PodcastThe Wealth Secrets Podcast is dedicated to sharing the strategies of high net-worth individuals so listeners can emulate these practices in their personal lives. We will discuss a range of financial topics: from savings, investments, taxes, retirement, and more. Look forward to interviews and discussions with Sean and some of the industry’s top experts. This podcast is for unconventional professionals and entrepreneurs who want to attain financial freedom. It is for anyone who aspires to better themselves and know more about how money really works. Learning the right mindset and foundational strategies is key to creating th...2021-01-2716 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E9- NFL Playoffs, Marvel, and MusicSean and Brandon give their thoughts on the upcoming playoff games, favorite soundtracks and life updates!2021-01-151h 12

Coming Off The BenchCHRISTMAS SPECIAL! (feat. Darin Myers & Justin Adams)Sean & Brandon are joined by their brothers in super fun episode full of jokes, movies, and most of all, CHRISTMAS!2021-01-021h 33

Coming Off The BenchS1 E8 (Part 2) - Randos with Brandos, This Week In History, & Who Shares My Birthday?Sean & Brandon chit chat about just about everything under the sun.2020-12-1851 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E8 (Part 1) - NBA Predictions & Wentz is Emotionally Hurtsed!Sean and Brandon make predictions for the up coming NBA season and talk the benching of Carson Wentz.2020-12-1748 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E7 - NFL Midseason Awards, Turkey Day, & How Did He Die?Sean & Brandon breakdown their NFL Midseason Awards, talk about Thanksgiving traditions, and Brandon informs Sean about the Darwin Awards.2020-12-021h 22

Coming Off The BenchSean Special - S.O.S. Burrow is Down!We got a man down! Sean reacts to Joe Burrow horrific knee injury, explains just how good of a year he was having, and talks about the future of the Bengal's season.2020-11-2618 min

Coming Off The BenchS1 E6 - NBA Free Agency, Top 5 Uniforms, and Where's Your Underwear?Brandon and Sean talk about NBA Free Agency, breakdown their Top 5 NBA Jerseys of all time, and finally talk Steelers.2020-11-201h 04

Coming Off The BenchS1 E1 - NBA Bubble & Is Giannis Leaving?Get to know Sean & Brandon in this episode as they talk the NBA Bubble, Giannis, and trash bags!2020-08-281h 01

Warrior TalkCoach's Spotlight: Sean AdamsMatt and Sean sit down with Girls Soccer Coach Sean Adams and talk about their amazing season. 2017-10-2728 min

Drowned in Sound#9: From ANOHNI to Bat for Lashes - Best of Q2 2016April, May and June 2016's finest album releases are considered and evaluated by Drowned in Sound founder Sean Adams and Absolute Radio's Danielle Perry. The show kicks off with Amber Arcades and ends with Fiona Brice, and there's plenty more including Minor Victories, Ala.ni. ANOHNI, Bat for Lashes, Fiona Brice, Black Honey, Minor Victories, Marissa Nadler and we chat about more stuff too. Please note: this show was recorded the day after Brexit. Sorry for the delay on this going live, we had issues with our Spotify upload but it's now up there as a...2016-08-2900 min

Drowned in Sound#7: Bowie and Beyond - Q1 2016 in ReviewThe best albums, songs and DiScoveries of Jan, Feb and March 2016 as chosen by Drowned in Sound's Sean Adams & Absolute Radio's Danielle Perry. Featuring David Bowie, School of Seven Bells, Deftones, The 1975, The Kills, and more. Listen to this as a playlist with tracks in full over on Spotify http://bit.ly/DiS2016 Our Q2 episode is to follow soon. Tracks from the albums discussed in order: Ablaze by School of Seven Bells Girl Loves Me by David Bowie Doing It To Death by The Kills Only Child by...2016-06-0900 min

Drowned in SoundFrom the Archive: Mercury Prize judges help us ponder: What makes a truly great album?Mercury Music Prize 2015 judges John Kennedy from Radio X and Kate Mossman from New Statesman/BBC Four, join DiS editor Sean Adams and podcast co-host Danielle Perry from Absolute Radio to discuss this year's Mercury nominees and what this year's 12 albums say about the current state of music plus we ponder what makes a truly great album? The winner of this year's Mercury Prize will be revealed live on the BBC on Friday 20th Nov The 2015 Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ in association with BBC Music were announced on Friday 16 October. The 2015 Albums of the Yea...2015-11-1152 min

Drowned in Sound#4: These Are A Few Of Our Favourite Songs Of 2015In episode four, Drowned in Sound Review Show hosts Sean Adams and Danielle Perry discuss their favourite songs of the year. Sean picked tunes from Charli XCX, Braids, White Hinterland, Chromatics, The Mynabirds and Marilyn Manson; whilst Danielle went for songs from Jamie xx, Foals, Bjork, Laura Marling, Duke Harwood and Wolf Alice. You can hear the tracks in full by searching for Drowned in Sound on Spotify to find them all on a playlist with this commentary in-between. Alternatively look up @seaninsound on Twitter or visit DrownedinSound for the playlist link.2015-11-1000 min

Drowned in SoundFrom the Archive: Blogs that became labels with Toby L from Rockfeedback / Transgressive (2015)Toby L who founded music website, concert promoter and TV show Rockfeedback, as well as the Transgressive label (home to releases by Foals, The Antlers, Regina Spektor, Alvvays, Songhoy Blues and many more) chats about the past decade and a half with our hosts Absolute radio's Danielle Perry and Drowned in Sound (which also turned 15 this week) founder Sean Adams.2015-10-091h 09

Drowned in SoundMusic Review Show #1: Metric & AIM Awards Special by DrownedinSoundHosted by DrownedinSound founder Sean Adams, the pilot edition of this podcast features special guests METRIC discussing their two forthcoming albums, alongside Absolute Radio's Danielle Perry and DiS' very own Marc Burrows debate the AIM Independent Music Award nominees including Bjork, Young Fathers. Father John Misty, and more.2015-09-0400 min