# Wendy Goldstein | The Art of Building Superstars

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Podcast: [Unfamous with Justin Tranter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfamous-with-justin-tranter-7726071)
Published: 2026-07-22T12:00:00+00:00
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Wendy Goldstein, Chairwoman and CCO of Republic Records, joins Justin Tranter for a masterclass on how artists are discovered, careers are built, and hit records are made. From signing The Roots in her first week at Epic Records to helping guide artists like Ariana Grande, Joe Jonas, and DNCE, Wendy shares lessons from decades spent shaping some of the biggest careers and moments in modern music. She breaks down what A&R really is, how she evaluates songs, why some artists become stars while others don't, and the instincts, decisions, and philosophies that turn potential into longevity. Whether you're an artist, songwriter, manager, creative, or simply curious about the music business, this episode offers a rare look inside the art of building a career that lasts. Unfamous is hosted by Justin Tranter Created by Justin Tranter & Morgan T. Stuart Produced by Justin Tranter & Morgan T. Stuart Written & Researched by Morgan T. Stuart Director: Morgan T. Stuart Co-Director + Cinematographer: Olivia McCrary Audio Engineer: Mike Sabri Camera Assistant: Kolbi Samantha Special thanks to Mark Beavan, Jimmy Knehans, Luke Nichols, Joe Carozza and Beau Benton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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