Small Talk No More
A podcast for creatives, marketers and business leaders who want to explore the evolution of the creative industries. Hosted by Alex Lopez (Up On Mars) and full of interesting conversations with guests from Music, Gaming, Fashion, Film and more.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
S3 E8: Why the music and film industry are like friends that don't understand each other
Music Sync: In this episode, we chat with Etienne Tricard, Music Supervisor at My Melody. We spoke about opportunities musicians have in film, his professional journey, as well as why this is a fanta…
S3 E7: Boxes music makers have to tick to write for advertising
Music Sync: In this episode, we chat with Dominic Bastyra, Music Supervisor at Wake The Town. We spoke about opportunities musicians have in film & TV, his professional journey, and how important it …
S3 E6: The value of music in film
Music Sync: In this episode, we chat with Claire Freeman, Music Supervisor. She's most well known for her work at "The Theory of Everything". We spoke about the opportunities independent musicians ha…
S3 E5 - The sync market from a booking agent's point of view
Opportunities in the music industry: In this episode, we chat with Sophie McCreddie, Director at Nova Music. We spoke about shifting strategies during hard times and understanding sync from the point…
S3 E4 - Should more composers be encouraged more to create music for sync?
Opportunities in the music industry: In this episode, we chat with Toby Williams, Music Supervisor at Leland Music. We spoke about the great amount of opportunities available for independent composer…
S3 E3 - New artists have endless opportunities within sync
Opportunities in the music industry: In this episode, we chat with Dave Philpot, Director at Republic of Sync. We spoke about the current state of the sync market and what it means for music creators…
S3 E2 - Is sync music an alternative to generate revenue in 2021?
Opportunities in the music industry: In this episode, we chat with Seb Whyte, Music Supervisor & Founder at Motherlode Music. We spoke about the current trends in sync music, starting a music busines…
S3 E1 - Sync music with Dave Bass
Opportunities in the music industry: In this episode, we chat with Dave Bass, Music Supervisor & Founding Partner at Theodore Music. We spoke about the current trends in sync music, opportunities for…
S2 E8: A chat with Lateral Management: What's in it for Artist Managers?
Music Industry Insights: In this episode, we chat with Tom Willers, General Manager at Lateral Management. We spoke about his journey to become a successful artist manager, working with global stars,…
S2 E7: What does the future of live entertainment look like?
In this episode, we chat with Jessica Driscoll, from Digital Catapult. She oversees the launch of CreativeXR and we spoke about the changes in live entertainment, opportunities for the live sector as…
S2 E6: A chat with Warner Music: What's in it for Publishing companies?
Music Industry Insights: In this episode, we chat with Claire McAuley, SVP at Warner Chappell. We spoke about her journey to become a senior exec, tips for songwriters and how to be noticed by a majo…
S2 E5: Creativity in gaming: An endless journey
Music & Games: In this episode, we spoke with Andrew Smith, Founder & Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. We explored his journey from freelancer to business owner, the importance of prioritisin…
S2 E4: Diversity and female leadership in the gaming industry
Music & Games: In this episode, we spoke with Lucy Rissik, from Brotherhood Of Brand & Marketing Director at Women in Games. We talked about her work with games and brands, the importance of diversit…
S2 E3: Digital World & Indie Artists
Music Industry Insights: In this episode, we chat with Alessandra D'Alesio, from Deezer. We spoke about her work with independent artists and the role Deezer had during the BLM movement as well as ho…
S2 E2: Music or Money: What do executives really care about?
Music Industry Insights: In this episode, we chat with John Ozier, Executive Vice President at Reservoir Media Management, Inc. and spoke about passion for music, the importance of quality over numbe…
S2 E1: Normalising digitalisation in the music business
Music Industry Insights: In this episode, we chat with Marlen Huellbrock, from Music Ally. We spoke about music trends, fan retention and new opportunities for artists and their teams.
S1 Ep10: Growing an independent gaming businesses
Gaming & Music. In this episode, we chat with Fernando Prieto, General Manager at Gato Salvaje. We speak about the difficulties creative companies go through when based in countries with little to no…
S1 Ep9: The value of free content
Music & Games. In this episode, we chat with Pawel Janeda, Social Media Manager at Destructive Creations. We talk about the incredible possibilities that the gaming community offers, the value of org…
S1 Ep8: Has the playing field levelled up for indie games?
Music & Games. In this episode, we chat with Arnaud De Sousa, Head of Marketing at Dotemu. We spoke about the current challenges for the indie games sector and the new opportunities and learnings fro…
S1 Ep7: What can we learn from on-site immersive experiences?
Music & Games. In this episode, we chat with Tobias Sjögren, experienced CEO and current board member at Starbreeze Studios. We talk about the current challenges for immersive experiences and how the…