{"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":"Ryan Worsley on his Studio Hospitalizing him, The JUNOs Fading, Producing Dear Rouge & More","slug":"ryan-worsley-on-his-studio-hospitalizing-him-the-junos-fading-producing-dear-rouge-more","published_at":"2026-05-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655/ryan-worsley-on-his-studio-hospitalizing-him-the-junos-fading-producing-dear-rouge-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655","url":"https://3b54cd92-d36d-4435-aa90-79f3f823bb32.libsyn.com/ryan-worsley-on-his-studio-hospitalizing-him-the-junos-fading-producing-dear-rouge-more","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/3b54cd92-d36d-4435-aa90-79f3f823bb32/Ryan_Worsley_MP3.mp3?dest-id=4100463","summary":"Ryan is one of Vancouver's most respected producers, mixers, and songwriters. He has worked with artists including Dear Rouge, Fake Shark, The Royal Foundry, and many others across the Canadian music scene. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he built his studio from the ground up, how it hospitalized him with anxiety, and the art of being a good hang to move up in the music industry. Topics include: - Building Echo Plant Studio - Why he left a heavily religious upbringing - Why mixing, producing, and songwriting require different mindsets - Dear Rouge and Fake Shark - The JUNOs are dwindling into nothingness - Harrowing stories of anti-semites you come across from time to time in Music - And much more! This episode is also available in video form on YouTube. Subscribe to I Hate Simkin for bi-weekly deep dives into iconic Canadian music stories, behind-the-scenes label moments, and artist's career turning points. Likes, comments, and feedback help massively — thank you for supporting the show.","meta_description":"Ryan is one of Vancouver's most respected producers, mixers, and songwriters. He has worked with artists including Dear Rouge, Fake Shark, The Royal Found…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3299,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/i-hate-simkin-7337655/episodes/ryan-worsley-on-his-studio-hospitalizing-him-the-junos-fading-producing-dear-rouge-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/ryan-worsley-on-his-studio-hospitalizing-him-the-junos-fading-producing-dear-rouge-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}