{"podcast":{"title":"My  .4 Cents","slug":"my-4-cents-7378183","podcast_index_feed_id":7378183,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/my-point-4-cents-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d/1751865957516-82d24e4a-c0c8-41e9-9f79-d2a7d343c62c.jpeg","author":"My Point 4 Cents","episode_count":53,"summary":"This is what musicians need to know about the music business today. Every Tuesday, music marketers Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth break down what's changed in music marketing and the music business, as well as what's currently changing in the industry. You’ll be surprised what they disagree about! To support the My Point 4 Cents and get a whole extra hour from every episode—including full interviews and ad-free banter—become a subscriber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183"},"episode":{"title":"How Black Veil Brides Built Their Fanbase","slug":"how-black-veil-brides-built-their-fanbase","published_at":"2025-12-30T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183/how-black-veil-brides-built-their-fanbase","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183","url":"https://shows.acast.com/my-point-4-cents-podcast/episodes/how-black-veil-brides-built-their-fanbase","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d/e/694883dd3aa794d3c6b9a353/media.mp3","summary":"In this candid interview, Blasko, formerly associated with iconic acts like Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, shares his dynamic journey through the music industry, beginning with his early inspiration from Kiss. Starting in 1985, he transitioned from aspiring drummer to bassist, joining bands like Cryptic Slaughter in his teenage years, and later making significant strides with Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne. Beyond performing, Blasko delves into the business side of music, co-founding a management company handling artists such as Black Veil Brides and Zakk Wylde. His career highlights the importance of authenticity, audience connection, and adaptability in navigating the ever-evolving music landscape. Blasko also recounts how his involvement with Liquid Death water brand parallels his music ethos, emphasizing that both endeavors are driven by authenticity and resonating with audiences. His perspective underscores the necessity for bands to cultivate a genuine connection with their audience, viewing fans as part of a community rather than mere consumers. Follow Andrew Southworth @andrew.southworth https://andrewsouthworth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/andrewsouthworth Follow Jesse Cannon  @jessecannon jessecannon.com Follow Dustin Boyer  @dustintheindustryplant  Follow MattBacon @bacons.bits   dropoutmedia.net sapphireeye.net   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this candid interview, Blasko, formerly associated with iconic acts like Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, shares his dynamic journey through the music ind…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2848,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-4-cents-7378183/episodes/how-black-veil-brides-built-their-fanbase/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183/how-black-veil-brides-built-their-fanbase.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}