{"podcast":{"title":"I Hate Simkin","slug":"i-hate-simkin-7337655","podcast_index_feed_id":7337655,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/481803/rss","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/481803","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/2/0/b/520b1029b5893a1dd959afa2a1bf1c87/IHateSimkin_PodcastCover2_1.png","author":"604 Podcast Network","episode_count":34,"summary":"I Hate Simkin is a no-holds-barred music industry podcast hosted by veteran music executive Jonathan Simkin. With decades in the business, Simkin has seen it all—and now he's telling the stories. Each episode, he sits down with artists, managers, and industry insiders he's crossed paths with over the years to revisit the wild, weird, and game-changing moments that shaped their careers. From behind-the-scenes chaos to untold anecdotes, I Hate Simkin is a deep dive into the music industry like you've never heard before. Unfiltered, insightful, and always entertaining—tune in for the real stories behind the music. 🎙️🎵 #IHateSimkin Buy your 'I Hate Simkin' shirt here: https://604shop.com/products/i-hate-simkin-tee","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T00:17:10.980195+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655"},"episode":{"title":"Dave Benedict & Danny Craig on Default's Rise & Fall, Watching Dallas' Country Career, How TVT Records Failed them & More","slug":"dave-benedict-danny-craig-on-default-s-rise-fall-watching-dallas-country-career-how-tvt-records-failed-them-more","published_at":"2026-01-28T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655/dave-benedict-danny-craig-on-default-s-rise-fall-watching-dallas-country-career-how-tvt-records-failed-them-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655","url":"https://3b54cd92-d36d-4435-aa90-79f3f823bb32.libsyn.com/dave-benedict-danny-craig-on-defaults-rise-fall-watching-dallas-country-career-how-tvt-records-failed-them-more","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3b54cd92-d36d-4435-aa90-79f3f823bb32/Default_MP3.mp3?dest-id=4100463","summary":"Danny Craig and Dave Benedict of Default join Jonathan Simkin for a brutally honest breakdown of how the band really got started — and what almost ended it. From Chad Kroeger discovering the band and early Vancouver showcases, to Greenhouse Studios, Nickelback tours, and the chaotic rise of Wasting My Time , this episode pulls back the curtain on how fast success actually works — and how fragile it is . They break down: • Why TVT Records failed them at distribution • The feeling watching Dallas' success after Default • Radio spins vs real album sales • Touring with Nickelback, Bush, and arena crowds • The financial reality behind \"platinum\" success • Business mismanagement, unpaid taxes, and lost revenue • Why Default disappeared — and how close they were to staying massive This episode is also available on all audio podcast platforms and in video on YouTube. Subscribe to I Hate Simkin for bi-weekly deep dives into iconic Canadian music stories, behind-the-scenes label moments, and artist career turning points. Likes, comments, and feedback help massively — thank you for supporting the show.","meta_description":"Danny Craig and Dave Benedict of Default join Jonathan Simkin for a brutally honest breakdown of how the band really got started — and what almost ended i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3949,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/i-hate-simkin-7337655/episodes/dave-benedict-danny-craig-on-default-s-rise-fall-watching-dallas-country-career-how-tvt-records-failed-them-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655/dave-benedict-danny-craig-on-default-s-rise-fall-watching-dallas-country-career-how-tvt-records-failed-them-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}