You Had to Be There
You Had To Be There is a music interview and commentary podcast hosted by Julia Gomberg that deep dives into the world of concerts, music festivals, the music industry and more.
Each episode focuses on different topics within the world of music: from legendary and disastrous music festivals, to getting top tier advice from music industry professionals, this podcast is a music lover's go-to destination for all things live music and entertainment.
You had to be there, but if you weren't, don't worry – we've got you covered.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
E24: "Pieces of Me" featuring Avant-Garde Pop Artist, Sofia Gillani
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I’m so excited to introduce Sofia Gill…
E23: "Following Fate" featuring Stereogum writer, Abby Jones
Welcome to You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the behind-the-scenes of the music industry. I’m your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I was lucky enough to get to sit down with Ab…
E22: "Everything's Gonna Work Out" featuring Music Publicist, Erica D'Aurora
Welcome to You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. After a short summer hiatus, I’m super excited to be back and introd…
E21: "Caregiver" featuring Bayonet Records Co-Founder, Katie Garcia
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. I'm so thrilled to introduce Katie Garcia as this…
E20: "Memory Garden" featuring Rolling Stone Social Media Manager, Leah Lu
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm thrilled to have Leah Lu, Senior S…
E19: "Funeral Attire" featuring Vesper Rose vocalist and guitarist, Jack Cash
Welcome to back toYou Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm joined by Jack Cash, frontman of the alt/goth …
E18: "At Your Disposal" featuring London alt-pop artist, Dirt Flirt
I’m very excited to introduce this week’s guest, London-based artist, Dirt Flirt. Her music has been described as 'dirty alt-pop'—a genre she’s making entirely her own. We discuss Dirt Flirt’s impres…
E17: The Thoughts and Emotions of Pop Singer-Songwriter Jenna May
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm joined by pop singer-songwriter Je…
E16: Cracking the Charts: The Numbers Behind Music Success feat. Hugh McIntyre
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of the music industry. I'm your host, Julia Gomberg. This week, I'm joined by Hugh McIntyre, a Senior …
E15: Boy bands, fandom, and chasing your dreams, featuring Rolling Stone Senior Writer, Brittany Spanos
This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Brittany Spanos, a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone, about her knowledge of music, fandom, and what it’s like to have a career covering some of the biggest…
E14: "The Start of Forever" featuring Riiza of female-fronted pop-rock band, Strawberry Launch
Welcome to You Had To Be There—the podcast where we dive deep into the world of concerts, musicians, and the music industry.
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a special guest: Riiza, the lead singer of …
E13: "I Did It Out of Spite" featuring Laura Nicaise and her passion for concert photography and environmental sustainability
Welcome to Season Two of You Had To Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the world of concerts, musicians, and the music industry.
I’m excited to kick off a new and improved season of You Had…
E12: Get her to the Greek! Featuring Daniela Romero and her love for marketing, sustainability, and all things music
Welcome back to Episode 12, the SEASON ONE FINALE of You Had To Be There!!
This week’s guest is one of my favorite people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Daniela Romero is a seasoned marketing…
E11: A decade of genre-bending musical talent to becoming a Taylor Swift superstar featuring Sinead Angele
Welcome to Episode 11 of You Had to Be There! I can't believe we've hit double episode digits! Working on this podcast has been such a rewarding experience— it never gets old getting to chat with som…
E10: Going TikTok Viral and discovering her authentic artistry and unique sound that is known as "bree-on-uh"
Hi! After a month hiatus I am so glad to be back in action, and getting to interview some amazing trailblazers in the music world. This week’s guest is no exception. I’m so excited to have bree-on-uh…
E9: Samantha June & Samantha Montana dishing on songwriting and production, female empowerment, and Hannah Montana
Hello, and welcome back to episode 9 of You Had To Be There! Today I’m super excited to release this week’s episode because you’re getting two amazing guests for the price of one.
What’s better than o…
E8: Artist manager by day, being on the road and shooting in the photo pit by night and more with Zoe Salvucci
Welcome back to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the crowds of concerts, festivals, the music industry, and more. I’m your host, Julia Gomberg.
I’m thrilled …
E7: Chappell Roan, Spotify, and international music featuring Martha Betubiza
Bonjour and Bienvenue to another episode of You Had To Be There! I’m extremely excited to have my good friend Martha Betubiza as this week's guest!
Martha is a seasoned music and entertainment profess…
E6: TuneCore, music publishing, and pop punk nostalgia featuring Alyssa Byrne
Welcome to another episode of You Had to Be There, the podcast where we deep dive into the crowds of concerts, festivals, the music industry, and more. I’m your host, Julia Gomberg.
This week, we're t…
E5: Live Nation touring, new music venue openings and festival operations featuring Jess George
We're back! I’m so excited to release the second episode of my new podcast series, featuring one-on-one interviews with some of my favorite people in the music world.
Jess George is among the most eff…