Dumb and Dumbest Episode #445: Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies Returns!


Matt welcomes back in Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies for another in-depth chat. Dumb and Dumbest #445 is streaming now and it’s all about Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies Returns! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #444: An Intro To Sales


Matt and Curtis school you on how to rock at sales and stop leaving money on the table. Dumb and Dumbest #444 is streaming now and it’s all about An Intro To Sales! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #442: Ross Sewage On His Life In DIY!


Matt and special guest Ross Sewage (back again) team up to learn more about Ross’s career and get some first-hand knowledge of how to make it in music without getting taken advantage of! Dumb and Dumbest #442 is streaming now and it’s all about Ross Sewage On His Life In DIY! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #441: Preparation


Matt and Curtis go deep about why preparation is the key to your success in your bands’ career and also your relationships in the industry. Dumb and Dumbest #440 is streaming now and it’s all about Preparation! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #440: Andrew Bansal Of Metal Assault On DIY Labels, and More!


Matt and Curtis welcome back Andrew Bansal of Metal Assault Records to discuss running a label during COVID-19. Dumb and Dumbest #440 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Andrew Bansal Of Metal Assault On DIY Labels, and More! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #439: The Power of Self-Belief!


Matt and Keefy go deep about the power of self-belief and why you need to have it in order to have a long career in the music industry. Dumb and Dumbest #439 is streaming now and it’s all about The Power of Self-Belief! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #438: Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret


Matt interviews music business legend Ula Gehret. They talk about his career, his company Clandestine Music, and all the questions bands often ask about legal issues. Dumb and Dumbest #438 is streaming now and it’s all about Contracts, Lawyers and More! A Conversation with Ula Gehret. Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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