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Feb. 27, 2025

Lou Smith, head honcho, DLJ Music & Video Promotion proposal on BET 106 & Park.

You'll hear some amazing stories in this industry. Like the time Lou Smith pulled off the ultimate surprise proposal on live TV during his 106 & Park appearance. Now that's a memorable moment! Listen now to hear the full story and more streaming now, hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo

MTV's 'Cribs' gave us a look into the lives of the rich and famous. But no one could have anticipated the cultural impact of the Osbournes episode. It was truly a game-changer, as Justin Prager explains. Listen to his interview streaming now, hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!! #mtv…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Brian Leitten, former MTV Music & Talent Producer

Brian Leitten's passion for Imogen Heap led him to go the extra mile, even signing her song to a co-worker to ensure it received airplay on MTVu. Listen to his interview streaming now, hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!! #imogenheap #mtv #welcometothemusiclounge https://youtu.be/vFKc9jUTLOA?si=iqpxtMbTQxmqk7dX

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Feb. 27, 2025

Holly Schomann, former Sr. Director, MTV Music & Talent

To learn more about how Holly Schomann landed a job at MTV. She shares a unique story about the creative steps she took to get noticed. Listen to her interview streaming now, hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!! #mtv #welcometothemusiclounge https://youtu.be/dXLm0ZtAbGw

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Feb. 27, 2025

Tom Calderone, former MTV EVP and President of VH1

Tom Calderone has a great story about #michaeljackson receiving the Video Vanguard Award. It's definitely worth a listen! Listen to his interview streaming now, hosted by Andrew Schiffman and Perry Turcotte!!! #mtv #vmas #welcometothemusiclounge https://youtu.be/6GWt6oAoazg

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Feb. 27, 2025

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

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 19: Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming Director and manager of Interpol

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Brandon Schmidt, former MTV.com Programming Director and manager of Interpol. He shares stories about Alanis Morisette singing directly to him in a room filled with MTV VIPs and shooting freestyle with an unknown Eminem.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 14: Shawn Francis, former Manager of Music Programming & Talent Relationships at MTV and MTV.com

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Shawn Francis, former Manager of Music Programming & Talent Relationships at MTV and MTV.com. He had a front row seat to the introduction of Rihanna and Adele and… Twitter?

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 15: John Franck, former record label exec, founder Undrcvr Ent.

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts John Franck, former music executive at ADA Warner, 300, Koch, and Razor & Tie. When asked how to know what it takes for an artist to become a superstar, he likes to remind people that 8 record labels passed on The Beatles.

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Feb. 25, 2025

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.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 21: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV Programming Execs

<#> Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman take a deeper dive into their career journey and the perks of working at MTV.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 18: Jason Pleskow, former music executive at Atlantic and Columbia Records

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Jason Pleskow, former music executive at Atlantic and Columbia Records. He’s worked with Lenny Kravtiz, Janet Jackson, Smashing Pumpkins, Spice Girls, and was behind the scenes wheeling the ice cream cart in 1515 when Mariah Carey surprised Carson Daly on TRL.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 13: Susan Natoli, Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman, former MTV Programming Execs

Susan Natoli joins Perry Turcotte and Andrew Schiffman for a hosts-only episode of Welcome to The Music Lounge, taking a deeper dive into all things MTV and the transition from music videos into long form programming. Susan is the new third host for future host-only episodes.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 12: Jordan Glickson, former Executive at Interscope/Epic Records.

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Jordan Glickson, former Executive at Interscope/Epic Records. Video promo rep by day, playboy on “The Hills” at night.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 7: David Nathan, former Universal Music Group/Republic Records Label Executive

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts David Nathan, former Universal Music Group/Republic Records executive. He was in the TRL studio when Nick Lachey met Vanessa Minnillo and has a lot to say about Taylor Swift. Check out music videos from this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@welcometothemusiclounge

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 6: Emilienne Gray, former SVP of MTV/VH1 Music & Talent

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Emilienne Gray, former Senior Vice President of Music & Talent for MTV & VH1. She talks about the “burn,” the “flow,” “iso-shots,” and why the “human touch” will never be replaced.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Eps 5: Courtney Smith, former MTV Music & Talent Label Relations

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Courtney Smith, former Label Relations in MTV’s Music & Talent department. She used to get in trouble at MTV for random things and had to apologize to several people, but did she mean it? No. Check out music videos from this episode on our…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 2: Buttahman, former MTV Director of Music Programming

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Buttahman, former MTV Director of Music Programming. When he wasn’t going to shows and drinking free booze, he outed himself to get near Adele. Check out music videos from this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@welcometothemusiclounge

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Feb. 25, 2025

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.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 23: Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group

<#> Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Tyson Haller, SVP Promotion & Artist Strategy, Shelter Music Group.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 16: Doug Cohn, former record label executive at Atlantic and Lava Records

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Doug Cohn, former record label executive at Atlantic and Lava Records. He shares stories of the biggest artists from that time period, including one at Spring Break who was a judge on Say What Karaoke and gave contestants a zero unless they took off…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 10: Raquel Bruno, former Director of Talent/MTV Radio

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Raquel Bruno, former Talent Director of MTV Radio. Madonna, LL Cool J, Annie Lennox - she shares tricks of the trade on mastering the art of wrangling even the most elusive stars.

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Feb. 25, 2025

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.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 25: Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo

Welcome To The Music Lounge hosts Justin Tyme Prager, Senior Director Programming & Content, Vevo

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