Episodes
Lisa DeLuca reflects on the one year anniversary of Welcome to the Mu…
In this celebratory episode of the Music Lounge, hosts Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte reflect on their first year of the podcast, discussing the joy and nostalgia associated with the music industry. They share memorable ...
Ep 42: Hosts Andrew Schiffman, Perry Turcotte, and guest host Susan N…
In this episode of the Music Lounge, hosts Andrew Schiffman, Perry Turcotte, and guest host Susan Natoli discuss the impact of TRL on the music industry, iconic music videos, and the influence of American Idol on pop music. T...
Ep 41: Jeff Frank, MTV Music Marketing Executive
In this episode of the Music Lounge, hosts Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte welcome Jeff Frank, a former Senior Director of Music Marketing and Partnerships at MTV. Jeff shares his journey to MTV, the evolution of music ma...
Ep 40: Lou Stellato, VP MTV2 Production
How do you launch a major music channel in just 30 days 🤯? Lou Stellato faced that challenge with M2! Tune into our latest "Welcome to the Music Lounge" episode for the incredible story. Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry T...
Ep 39: Robin Reinhardt, SVP Artist Relations and Celebrity Talent
This week on Welcome to the Music Lounge, Robin Reinhardt former SVP Artist Relations and Celebrity Talent , shares her incredible story.
Ep 38: Sara Kantathavorn, MTV Artist and Celebrity Strategy
This week on Welcome to the Music Lounge! We're chatting with Sara Kantathavorn, the celebrity booker for TRL! 🤩 Hear all about her dream job and the INSANE influence TRL had on pop culture. Don't miss this one! Hosted by Per...
Ep 37: Susan, Andrew and Perry dive into their favorite MTV Unplugged…
Welcome to the Music Lounge dives into our favorite MTV Unplugged episodes this week, with host Andrew Schiffman exploring the iconic (and nearly derailed) 1996 Oasis performance. Also hosted by Hosted by Perry Turcotte and S...
Ep 36: Atlas Genius
Atlas Genius fans! 🎸 Keith Jeffery joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week! Hear how MTV & SiriusXM Alt Nation helped launch "Trojans"! 🔥 Hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte
Ep 35: Diane van Horn, VP Video Promotion, Elektra Records
Buckle up! 🚌 Diane van Horn joins Welcome to the Music Lounge this week with a story about a van ride with Busta Rhymes and Eminem! 😂 That's just the tip of the iceberg - tune in for more amazing stories! Hosted by Andrew Sch...
Ep 34: Michelle Welch, Video Promotion Columbia Records
Michelle Welch shares this incredible story on Welcome to the Music Lounge this week. Hear her epic stories hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte
Ep 33: Rob Dixter, TRL Producer
Get ready for some TRL gold! 🌟 We've got Rob Dixter, a TRL producer, on the show this week. And yes, there are stories!
Ep 32: Jim Shearer, MTV2 VJ
Psst... wanna know how Jim Shearer became THE voice of MTV2 in the 2000s? 🤫 We're spilling the secrets! 🎤 Hear the inside scoop! 🔥
Ep 31: Susan, Andrew and Perry discuss the TRL Countdown from March 6…
Get ready for a trip down memory lane! We're excited to introduce a new feature on Welcome to the Music Lounge! This episode focuses on the TRL Top 10 Countdown from March 6, 2000, highlighting the best music videos of that e...
Ep 30: Vinnie Potestivo, Visibility Expert
From launching MTV series from Punk’d and The Osbournes to developing the personal brands of Mandy Moore, Nick Cannon, Ashton Kutcher, and Beyoncé Carter, his work has defined pop culture and influenced the media landscape. D...
Ep 29: Tuma Basa, Director Black Music & Culture, YouTube
Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tuma Basa, former MTV Music Programming Executive, currently Director Black Music & Culture, YouTube
Ep 28: Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1.
Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1, current CEO/President PBS/NPR Buffalo/Toronto Public Media.
Ep 27: Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent
Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent .
Ep 26: Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer
Welcome to the Music Lounge hosts Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer.
Ep 25: Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo
Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo
Ep 24: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV …
Join Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte, and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV programming legends, as they reminisce about their favorite artists from the TRL era.
Ep 23: Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music G…
Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group.
Ep 22: Lou Smith, head honcho, DLJ Music & Video Promotion
Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Lou Smith, head honcho at DLJ Music & Video Promotion.His career started at Elektra Records where he worked music video promotion for Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, just to name a few.
Ep 21: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV …
Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman take a deeper dive into their career journey and the perks of working at MTV.
Ep 20: Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music Integration Director
Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Paul Logan, former MTVN Creative Music Integration Director. He was so devoted to his job, he gave the shirt off his back to Jesse James Decker.