Podcast appearances and mentions of Shep Gordon

We're offering examples of interviews from the show going back to 2010, including this sampler of HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence speaking in 2015 with Alice Cooper manager and Maui resident Shep Gordon. Find lots more interviews on our website!

​Shep Gordon, the legendary talent manager, producer, and author, joins My Rock Moment from his home in Maui. He shares captivating stories from his 50-plus-year career in the music industry—a journey that began unexpectedly when he took a wrong turn in Los Angeles traffic. We delve into how he masterminded the rise of Shock Rock, the ingenious marketing strategies that propelled Alice Cooper to fame, Alice's memorable cameo in Wayne's World that had audiences nationwide exclaiming “we're not worthy!”, and the challenges that accompany stardom. Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Raquel Welch, and Derek Taylor also make appearances in our conversation! Shep's remarkable knack for discovering and fostering talent across various fields has earned him the moniker "Supermensch" in showbiz—a title immortalized in the 2013 documentary directed by Mike Myers and used in Shep's subsequent book, They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll. So, plug in, turn up the volume, and join us as we unravel the stories, strategies, and sheer serendipity that define the legend of Shep Gordon. For all things Shep Gordon, including information on his book and documentary, visit his website: https://www.shepgordon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textLegendary agent and producer Shep Gordon discusses his book THEY CALL ME SUPER MENSCH (From 9-21-16).It started with a punch from Janis Joplin. It was 1968 and Shep Gordon had quit the job that had brought him to L.A. after only one day. He had about a month's worth of cash in his pocket when he checked into a Hollywood motel. The first night, he tried to “rescue” a girl he thought was in distress. That was Janis, who punched him in the mouth. With the kind of serendipity that would mark the next five decades in a remarkable career, Gordon's life as a legendary manager, agent, and producer was launched. Famous among the famous, Gordon came to wider public attention through Mike Myers's “shagadelic rock doc” Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. Now, in THEY CALL ME SUPERMENSCH: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll, this charismatic original tells his own version of his rollicking, good-spirited life story.

SHEP GORDON ‘SUPERMENSCH' LEGENDARY AMERICAN TALENT MANAGER, HOLLYWOOD FILM AGENT, AND PRODUCER LONGTIME ALICE COOPER MANAGER EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO   Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho. Shep Gordon is known in the entertainment industry as having an eye for talent and an innate understanding of what people find entertaining.  After graduating from SUNY Buffalo, Shep moved to LA and in 1969 co-founded Alive Enterprises.  Over the years, Gordon has been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Luther Vandross, Kenny Loggins, and countless others.  He's also credited as creating the celebrity chef,  which revolutionized the food industry and turned the culinary arts into the multi-billion-dollar industry it is today.  His clients also included culinary legends, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu, Daniel Boulud,  and many more.  In addition to the impact, he's had on the music, film and food industries, he's also highly regarded for his philanthropic endeavors.  Shep was named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine.  He was the subject of Mike Myers 2013 documentary - Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon.  His book - They Call Me Supermensch A Backstage Pass To The Amazing World Of Film, Food, and Rock 'N' Roll was released in September of 2016. PLEASE WELCOME AMERICAN TALENT MANAGER,HOLLYWOOD FILM AGENT, AND PRODUCER SUPERMENSCH SHEP GORDON TO INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS … VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO KANZA FOR SETTING UP THIS INTERVIEW WITH SHEP GORDON TODAY. PURCHASE They Call Me Supermensch A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll available at amazon.com An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career. In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma—and fondness for a good time. ALSO Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon The Award-Winning Documentary Meet the man who invented SEX, DRUGS, and ROCK ‘N ROLL. Shep Gordon is the ultimate Hollywood insider who spent his life making other people famous. In his directorial debut Mike Myers returns the favor by shining a light on this living legend. Available on amazon and YouTube FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHEP GORDON VISIT https://www.shepgordon.com/ Official website https://www.shepgordon.com/ Twitter https://www.instagram.com/supermenschshep/?hl=en Instagram          Support us on PayPal!

Hello friends! Music legend Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel is my guest for episode 1432! Ray just released his first reggae album, Swingin' And Skankin', produced by Doctor Dread and recorded in Jamaica, and it's available wherever you stream or download music. Go to raybenson.com for music, Asleep At The Wheel info, tour info, and more. Ray and I have an incredible conversation about making Swingin' And Skankin' in Jamaica and working with Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) and legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, Being on the first episode of Austin City Limits and opening ACL Festival every year (they'll be on at 12:55 on the Honda Stage today 10/4), 54 years of Asleep At The Wheel, Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm, Shep Gordon, Joe Gracey, "Take Me Home Country Roads", old Austin stories, co-founding HAAM, show business, and much more! I had a blast getting to know Ray. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

This week we offer up the 12th installment of our series called, “Degrees Of Separation…” where we discuss side projects and solo releases from artists we love. We are celebrating the adjacencies to a true rock n' roll icon: ALICE COOPER. Not much to say about the man, the myth, the legend. Capn'n Content suggested that we focus our listening to the gunslinger guitarists that have supported the Coop throughout his long career. So, that's what we are doing! Enjoy.New to InObscuria? It's all about digging up obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. While we may be talking about an artist that many of you know in this episode, perhaps you are not aware of the depth of the side projects that the guitarists who've supported him over his 50+ years have. Our hope is that we turn you on to something new!Songs this week include:Hollywood Vampires - “The Boogieman Surprise” from Rise (2019)Billion Dollar Babies - “Too Young” from Battle Axe (1977)Electric Angels - “Dangerous Drug” from Electric Angels (1990)Lou Reed - “Vicious” from Lou Reed Live (1975)Kane Roberts - “Rock Doll” from Kane Robers (1987)Tokyo Police Club - “Little Sister (feat. Orianthi)” from 10x10x10 (2011)Avantasia - “The Toy Master (Feat. Alice Cooper & Henjo Richter)” from The Scarecrow (2008)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

You've seen the pictures of the disastrous fires on Maui. Now meet a Maui resident - Shep Gordon - who also happens to be Alice Cooper's personal Manager

This episode was recorded and released in Feb 2021.   Who is Shep Gordon? You've probably heard the popular phrase "Chefs Are The New Rockstars" — you can thank Shep for that.  He's the visionary who brought chefs like Roger Vergé, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roy Yamaguchi and Daniel Boulud to the mainstream and coined the term “Celebrity Chefs.” Coming from a colorful life as a music manager to artists like Alice Cooper, Luther Vandross, Blondie and Teddy Pendergrass to name a few, Shep brought his show business know-how to the culinary arts where he singlehandedly paved the path for chefs to become today's cultural icons. If you've seen him in the beloved 2013 documentary Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, directed by Mike Myers, his persona is no different in this episode. Being the phenomenal storyteller that Shep is, he shares personal stories about some of today's most iconic chefs before their heydays, what he saw in chefs that encouraged him to create a highway for them to have a better life, and his own journey with food.     For more info on Shep Gordon: https://bit.ly/3PoAowZ     Follow Shep on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4498fOS     Follow On The Pass: http://bit.ly/3Kvgm1n     Follow our Host, Gabriel Ornelas: http://bit.ly/3YS964b     Read Gabriel's Articles: http://bit.ly/3SnOsGG     Lets work together! Get in contact: www.gabrielornelas.com

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Shep Gordon is a legendary talent manager from Queens, New York. In this episode Shep shares stories and insights from his storied career representing iconic artists such as Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, and Groucho Marx, as well as his experiences in the entertainment industry as a whole. Shep takes us on a journey through his early days as a manager, including his pivotal role in launching Alice Cooper's career and helping to create the singer's iconic stage persona. He also shares his experiences with spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and renowned chef Roger Verge, and how they influenced his approach to business and life. We also delve into Shep's pioneering work in creating the concept of the "celebrity chef" by managing culinary icons like Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse. Shep shares his insights into how he helped elevate the status of chefs in popular culture, and the impact that the culinary industry has had on his life and career. We also discuss Shep's documentary "Supermensch," directed by his longtime friend Mike Myers, which offers an intimate look into his remarkable life and career. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of entertainment, music, and food. The @Studio22podcast,  an iHeartmedia podcast We have MERCH!!! https://www.studio22podcast.com/ Support the Kane Comic Universe http://kanecomicuniverse.com/ Follow us on social media! https://instagram.com/studio22podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@studioxxiipodcast https://instagram.com/brockohurn https://instagram.com/wmeldman33 https://www.tiktok.com/@brockohurn https://twitter.com/BrockohurnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Studio 22 with Brock O'Hurn and Will Meldman, the podcast that brings you intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports and business. In this episode, we are joined by a true golfing legend and all-around fascinating person, Tommy Armour III. Tommy is a professional golfer with over 40 years of experience on the PGA Tour. He has won three PGA Tour titles and is known for his smooth swing and unique approach to the game. But there's so much more to Tommy than just golf. In this episode, Tommy sits down with our host to share stories from his colorful life, from his early days on the golf course to his love of music and his role as an ambassador for the Discovery Land Company. Tommy also shares some of his experiences with the Discovery Land Company, a luxury real estate development company that specializes in creating unique and exclusive communities around the world. As an ambassador for the company, Tommy has been able to see some truly remarkable places and meet some incredible people. But perhaps most of all, Tommy shares his love for music and how it has influenced his life both on and off the golf course. He talks about the power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories. Join us for this fascinating conversation with one of golf's true legends, as we explore the stories of golf, music, the Discovery Land Company, and the history that has shaped them all.  Check out  https://www.studio22podcast.com/ Follow us on social media! https://instagram.com/studio22podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@studioxxiipodcast https://instagram.com/brockohurn https://instagram.com/wmeldman33 https://www.tiktok.com/@brockohurn https://twitter.com/BrockohurnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shep Gordon, legendary talent manager of multiple household names from Alice Cooper to Luther Vandross, isn't actually passionate about music. Despite having managed Alice since 1968, what drives Shep isn't money, but of being of service to others. In this part two episode of Into The Magic Shop, Shep recalls meeting the Dalai Lama for the first time: “We went to see his holiness, I got backstage, and I'll never forget the door opened and he walked in the room and I felt like I had taken the best shower of my life. Like I'd never been that clean ever in my whole life.”What makes a life is caring for others, says Shep, being of service, being non-judgemental, and forgiving. That's the source of real happiness. And the happiest people, says Shep, have a mentor. For Shep, his mentor was the pioneering chef of Nouveau Cuisine, Roger Vergé; a man Shep credits for changing his life. “I think everyone has something to offer to another person. And that's the message at the end of our conversation; everybody has the capacity to be a mentor. It's something you can do. And while it will take time, the joy you receive from that is extraordinarily profound.”On today's podcast: Why he doesn't need a contract with Alice Cooper How Roger Vergé changed his life   Meeting the Dalai Lama The power of mentorship

Shep Gordon is a legendary talent manager (he manages Alice Cooper and has done since 1968), film agent, producer, and was the subject of Mike Myers' directorial debut, the 2013 documentary, Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. As well as managing household names such as Blondie, Eddie Pendergrast, Luther Vandross, to name but a few, the other thing to know about Shep is that he was (according to Emeril Lagasse) single-handedly responsible for creating the concept of ‘celebrity chef'. But, says Shep, none of this was by chance, his destiny was the result of taking action, of using a bit of knowledge and compassion where he could, to get to where he wanted to go. And considering he's cooked for the Dalai Lama, and credits as his mentor (and the man who changed his life), renowned chef, Roger Vergé, he's definitely gone far. From writing Buffalo, NY, history while high, to microdosing, to making Alice Cooper a global superstar, don't miss Shep Gordon's story, in his own words, on this episode of Into The Magic Shop. “I used to look every client in the eye and I'd say, if I do my job perfectly, I will probably kill you. Luckily for you, I'm not perfect. But I'm really good. So you will be maimed. That's the price, you're going to pay for this. You are going to be maimed. And they all laugh. But they all got maimed.”On today's podcast: Do the best you can in the moment Being a star is all about accepting rejection The benefits of microdosing Why Alice Cooper is the embodiment of a good Christian

David Libert is our guest. And he's got such a wild story to tell that he actually did write a book about it! His career in music began singing doo-wop with his friends just to be able to hang out and meet girls. But his band, The Happenings, were good. So David went to Tin Pan Alley to convince the industry. He and his partner, Bob Miranda eventually got jobs writing music for a label run by The Tokens of The Lion Sleeps Tonight fame. The took the job with the stipulation that The Tokens would help The Happenings with their music. Sometime after the band's biggest hit, See You In September, David saw the writing on the wall and left The Happenings (which he was managing) to manage other bands like Rare Earth. His success there led to him working with the legendary Shep Gordon and Alice Cooper. And what a baptism of fire that was! After feeling burnt out, David started his own agency which ended with David in prison. But it was OK, he started playing in the prison jazz trio.After prison, David had to start from the ground up again. But he did it, eventually working with George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic, Prince, and one of my personal favorites, Living Colour.Pick up his book through Amazon or his website rockandrollwarrior.com. Follow him on social media to see what he's up to. Follow us @PerformanceAnx on Twitter & Instagram. You can help us manage this podcast through merch purchases at performanceanx.threadless.com or with some coffee at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now saddle up for a wild ride with David Libert on Performance Anxiety on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

David Libert has had an extraordinary career in music. He was a member of The Happenings, the group which had million selling hits with “See You In September” and “I Got Rhythm”. He was the Tour Manager for Alice Cooper. He was the Music Manager for George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic and Sheila E. And along the way he worked with "Supermensch" Shep Gordon and Prince.  He's the ultimate Rock And Roll Warrior.My featured song is “Hey Jake” from the album East Side Sessions by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link here.“Dream With Robert Miller”. Click here.---------------------------------------------If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. David and I discuss the following:Gold RecordsFormation of The HappeningsHis relationship with The Tokens“See You In September”Transition from AM to FM radio “I Got Rhythm”“Go Away Little Girl”Leaving The HappeningsShep GordonTour manager for Alice CooperParliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy CollinsPrince “Live At SteelStacks” is the new 5-song EP by Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam. The release captures the band at the top of their game and shows off the breadth, scope and sound of the band. The EP has been highly praised by musicians and reviewers alike. Elliott Randall, of Steely Dan fame, the guitarist who recorded the unforgettable solos in ‘Reelin' In The Years', calls Live At SteelStacks “Captivating!”. Tony Carey, the incredible multi-talented artist who has produced Joe Cocker, Eric Burden and John Mayall, says “PGS burns down the house!”. Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues says “Full of life!” Melody Maker says simply “Virtuoso musicians!”, and Hollywood Digest says “Such a great band!”. “Live At SteelStacks” can be streamed on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and all the other streaming platforms, and can be downloaded at The PGS Store. “All Of The Time” is Robert's most recent single by his band Project Grand Slam. It's a playful, whimsical love song. It's light and airy and exudes the happiness and joy of being in love. The reviewers agree. Melody Maker gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Pure bliss…An intimate sound with abundant melodic riches!”. Pop Icon also gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Ecstasy…One of the best all-around bands working today!”. And Mob York City says simply “Excellence…A band in full command of their powers!” Watch the video here. You can stream “All Of The Time” on Spotify, Apple or any of the other streaming platforms. And you can download it here. “The Shakespeare Concert” is the latest album by Robert's band, Project Grand Slam. It's been praised by famous musicians including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, Joey Dee of Peppermint Twist fame, legendary guitarist Elliott Randall, and celebrated British composer Sarah Class. The music reviewers have called it “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE.  “The Fall Of Winter” is Robert's single in collaboration with legendary rocker Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March and formerly with Survivor. Also featuring renowned guitarist Elliott Randall (Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers) and keyboard ace Tony Carey (Joe Cocker/Eric Burden). “A triumph!” (The Indie Source). “Flexes Real Rock Muscle!” (Celebrity Zone). Stream it on Spotify or Apple. Watch the lyric video here. Download it here. Robert's “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It's a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.  Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with David at: www.rockandrollwarrior.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInEmail RobertYouTube Listen to the Follow Your Dream Podcast on these podcast platforms:CastBoxSpotifyApple Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:WebsiteInstagramPGS StoreYouTubeFacebookSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail 

GGACP celebrates the birthday (October 18th) of legendary talent manager, producer and "Supermensch" Shep Gordon by revisiting this memorable interview from 2019. In this episode, Shep joins Gilbert and Frank from his Hawaii home to talk about his 50+ years in rock 'n' roll, the pitfalls of worldwide fame, the importance of "making history," the secret of client-manager relationships and the benefits of "bad" publicity. Also, Janis Joplin packs a punch, Cary Grant adopts a cat, Elton John gets showered in panties and Shep saves Raquel Welch from a wardrobe malfunction. PLUS: Wolfman Jack! The late, great Teddy Pendergrass! Groucho dishes the dirt! Shep hangs with the Dalai Lama! And Alice Cooper gets fired out of a cannon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist manager Shep Gordon shares behind-the-scenes stories about Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian chats with David Libert - musician, songwriter. manager. producer. agent. and more - about his times with Alice Cooper, Prince and others as captured in his new book Rock N Roll Warrior. Order your copy of the book: https://www.sunsetblvdbooks.co/shop/p/rock-and-roll-warrior-a-memoir-by-david-libert

Alice Cooper - a story of intrigue, drugs and great stage shows.  While influencing The Sex Pistols, Kiss, Bowie, the movie, “A Clockwork Orange” and Australia's Jimmy and the Boys, Alice Cooper changed from a band to an individual, and left an enormous legacy in today's rock world. This week's “Before You Die” album is Marc Bolan's “Electric Warrior”, which didn't impress the boys at all, despite Bolan's reputation, some great singles and production by Tony Visconti.  References:  1001 Album s You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, Vincent Damon Furnier, The Earwigs, The Spiders, The Naz, Todd Rundgren, Frank Zappa, School's Out, Billion Dollar Babies, Glenn Buxton, Steve Hunter & Dick Wagner, alcohol and crack cocaine addiction, Shep Gordon, Bob Ezrin, Welcome to My Nightmare, I'm Eighteen, Under My Wheels, Bowie's “Suffragette City”, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Only Women Bleed, Department of Youth, Alice Cooper Goes to Hell, I Never Cry, From the Inside, How You Gonna See Me Now, Stage Props of Live snakes, guillotines, and “dead babies”, Live at Sydney, Pennywise the Clown, Gene Simmons' “Demon” character, Twisted Sister, Malcolm McDowell, Baby's on Fire Alice Cooper Playlist

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Talking Breaker Boxes to The Genius of Shep Gordon.   Join Zak, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: The new Alice Cooper tour; Celebrity Chefs; The Alice Quote of the Day Contest; Moving lights for a 12' ceiling; Introducing video into the worship experience; White Rabbit; Where to go to college to prepare for Disney; Taking a "gap year"; All about media servers; The "GrandPA"; Promoting yourself; and Strange buzzing from the breaker box.   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

DJ Dodd is a Philadelphia-based producer of over 20 feature films and has also produced and developed television content for many major cable networks including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, Travel Channel, Nat Geo, History Channel, and Bloomberg, among others. In this wide-ranging conversation, we get into DJ's backstory, his mentorship relationship with David Foster, his approach to casting major celebrities, and insights on how he's able to manage such an enormous amount of projects. Tons of insights here, DJ really is a guy who walks the walk as far as Producing and hustling, and I was super inspired speaking with him and think you will be as well. Without further ado, here is DJ Dodd.    Here are some key takeaways from this interview.  Overshoot with casting. When casting a movie, DJ always aims for the moon and attempts to cast actors way outside of the project's league. Though he doesn't always get them, sometimes he does. For this reason, DJ prefers to avoid casting directors, citing that many of them are too cautious and "realistic." DJ has no problem reaching out to megawatt celebrities himself and, as a result, has had many pleasant surprises leading him to have worked with a number of major actors, including Ethan Hawke, John Cusack, John Malkovich, David Spade, Emile Hirsch, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, Demi Moore, Bruce Dern, James Earl Jones, Sharon Stone, Jeremy Piven, Courteney Cox, Christina Ricci, Mira Sorvino, Selma Blair, Taye Diggs, and George Lopez to name a few. PS, if you are looking for a casting agent who's not afraid to shoot for the moon with you, reach out to David Guglielmo at Blood Oath - that's David Guglielmo.    Producers solve problems. A lot of people asks what a Producer does, and in addition to the myriad of responsibilities, they basically oversee the big picture of the project and bring the many pieces together while ensuring everything moves forward on time and on budget. All of that, AND they solve problems. DJ tells many stories about how Producers need to be the ones who solve problems as they arise on set. This ability to think on your feet is critical to producing as problems will inevitably arise on set, and you'll need a sense of cunning ingenuity to solve and push through them. For more on this, check out the life stories of both Jerry Weintraub and Shep Gordon. Both of these guys have wonderful documentaries about them and autobiographies - I recommend reading and watching both as they're masterclasses in producing. I actually had Shep Gordon on this show and highly recommend that episode.    Don't wait to be discovered - bang on doors. A lot of would-be producers and filmmakers wait to be discovered - this is waiting in vain. At the beginning of his career, DJ spent all of his free time hustling, from cold emailing producers, packaging hypothetical projects, building his network, and pitching his ass off, all the time. The game of numbers ultimately worked in his favor, and he got his foot in the door, and after fortifying his mettle on movie after movie, he has since Produced over 20 projects all because he never stopped seeking out and actively pushing opportunities forward. Had he waited to be discovered, he'd still be waiting.   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe.    ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Ryan Kruger is a South African writer and director who burst on the scene last year with his feature debut Fried Barry. Fried Barry is completely bonkers in the most wonderful way. It's about a drug-addled man in Johannesburg who gets abducted by aliens. The aliens take full control of his body and we watch the title character Barry go through one insane drug-fueled and blood-soaked adventure after another under their control. It's a blast and was featured on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (which is unarguably the best way to watch it). This movie is one of the most original films to come out of horror in recent years which is why I was so excited to speak to Ryan. He has a lot to say on the topic of originality, true indie filmmaking, and how to market your projects. Without further ado here is Fried Barry Director, Ryan Kruger.  Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Ryan Kruger: You don't have to film in a straight line. Instead of production taking place through a designated timeline, Fried Barry was filmed on and off over the course of a few years. Sometimes, this is what you have to do for budgetary and scheduling purposes and there's nothing wrong with that. Even if you don't have your movie fully funded, start filming it. Investors are way more likely to jump on board once the train has left the station and they see that you're making tangible progress. See my conversation with William Lustig for more on this. If your production needs to start and stop, so be it, but make sure your cast and crew is aware of this and down for the ride, if only for continuity purposes. The other benefit of filming in stops and starts is it allows you as a director to evaluate your movie more deeply than you could have by just reviewing dailies at the end of a shoot day. Instead, as was the case of Ryan, he was able to sit with what he'd filmed for months at a time, and ruminate over it so he could make adjustments as he moved forward. Become a master marketer. Some filmmakers think that a movie's success will be based on its quality and merit. While both those things are critically important, your movie won't have an impact if people don't see it - therefore, you need to have a marketing plan and learn to promote the shit out of your film. This was something that Ryan was naturally very good at from the beginning. When promoting Fried Barry, he didn't do so through marketing traditional channels like media, interviews, etc. Instead, Ryan did off the wall things like making Fried Barry condoms and a relentless series of memes that featured the main character so that he could build recognition of his face on the internet. Traditional marketing channels for films are crowded and often leave you fighting for scraps of attention. Even if you can get your indie movie mentioned on Deadline, it'll soon be buried with news of higher budgeted projects and lost in obscurity. Instead, you need to come up with intelligent, creative, and disruptive marketing ideas that people will talk about. Listen to my interview with Shep Gordon for more of this, or just watch his incredible documentary Supermensch. Make polarizing work. Love it or hate it, Fried Barry cannot be ignored. It is so over the top and such a specific, hyper-individual vision that only Ryan could have made. These kinds of movies can be difficult to get approved, but they're a surefire way to get people oriented with your sensibility as a director - see Greasy Strangler for more on this. As Quentin Tarantino said, and I'm definitely paraphrasing, you should only make the kinds of movies that you were born to make, movies that only you would be capable of making instead of things that could be easily be done by someone else.  Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Eric Saperston is an Award Winning Filmmaker of the "Most Memorable Documentary of the Past 10 Years Award" at the South by Southwest Film Festival for his acclaimed film “The Journey,” where Eric called up extraordinary people and asked them to have a cup of coffee. Celebrities like Billy Crystal, Jerry Garcia, Jimmy Carter, Ann Richards, as well as powerful business luminaries like Marshall Goldsmith joined him and had impactful conversations about what traits make them who they are. Eric is also the bestselling author of “Live In Wonder: Quests, Quotes, & Questions To Jumpstart Your Journey.” Today, Eric has an upcoming digital series called “Three Things,” where he interviews more transformative people like Woody Harrelson, Shep Gordon, and Henry Winkler. The series is based on a very successful game and team building exercise he created. Eric has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The New York Times, and has been a world renowned speaker for the past 15+ years, delivering his expertise on communication, leadership, and performance.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.calentertainment.com/virtually-speaking/

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, we're revisiting another episode highlight from 2021, with guest "Supermensch" Shep Gordon! Shep is one of the most legendary talent managers in the music industry - and he has the stories to back it. Shep has run the gamut of artists he's worked with - from Alice Cooper to Teddy Pendergrass, and Blondie to Frankie Valli. Hear these two talk all things music management, and share stories from their long runs in the music industry. Be sure to check out the documentary "Supermensch", produced & directed by Mike Myers, to learn even more about Shep's story. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Michael John Myers OC is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for his run as a performer on Saturday Night Live from 1989 to 1995 and for playing the title roles in the Wayne's World, Austin Powers, and Shrek film franchises. He made his directorial debut with the documentary Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. He semi-retired from acting in 2012, though he had supporting roles in Terminal and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Today's special guest is guitarist Andy Timmons. As guitarist for pop-metal band Danger Danger, he toured the world opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records worldwide, and had two #1 videos on MTV, plus amassing a discography that includes 7 solo releases. As a session player, he's been featured on recordings by drumming legend Simon Phillips, two internationally acclaimed CDs by Kip Winger, recording sessions for Paula Abdul, Paul Stanley, and countless radio and television jingles. Andy has also been Olivia Newton-John's music director and guitarist for several U.S. tours. He's also played alongside many of his heroes such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, the Beach Boys, and Lesley Gore. Andy has been consistently voted a “Top 20 Favorite Guitarist” in most of Japan's rock music magazine's reader polls, as well as being voted “Musician of the Year” four years in a row in the acclaimed Dallas Observer Music Awards. LINKS: Andy Timmons Guitar X Perience - Andy Timmons Guitar X Perience Instagram: Andytimmonsoffcial You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakeANwiMEjNlbdAzcpk9QA MENTIONED - Jeff Babco #37 Shep Gordon #41

If you can clean this up great otherwise create your own version of ALIVE Enterprise with the fingers peace sign and put in Shep Gordon. Probably one of LA LLoyd's & my favorite episode to date because you might not know his name but he positively affected your life because he was the manager for people like Alice Cooper, Blondie, Groucho Marx, George Clinton, Luther Vandross, Anne Murray, Kenny Loggins, Rick James, Gary Wright, Teddy Pendergrass and many, many more. Mike Myers directed Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, a documentary on Shep's life, featuring Michael Douglas, Sylvester Stallone, Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson and Sammy Hagar in 2013.  Shep has had more careers in this lifetime than most anyone on this planet from films like The Duellists, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and many many more to Culinary world where he single handedly created the celebrity chef's like Emeril Lagasse, Roger Verge, Wolfgang Puck and a dozen more.   Recommended Music: Elvis Presley: Jailhouse Rock John Lennon: Give Peace a Chance Alice Cooper: Eighteen Alice Cooper: Killer

Listening to this posthumous collection of commentary by chef Anthony Bourdain on his favorite places is like joining him for one final adventure. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss the many voices that bring the collection to life, including Laure Woolever, Bourdain's assistant who worked with him on this project and supplied context for the many stories. Shep Gordon's narration captures Bourdain's tone as he describes the people and food he encounters in his travels. This is a listen that makes it easy to imagine traveling the world with Bourdain, and the essays interspersed throughout highlight the affection felt for the late travel show host and writer. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alice Cooper continues to reinvent himself and continues to produce fantastic music and in this interview we talk about Bread Crumbs the EP and Detroit Stories the Album with amazing players like Wayne Kramer of MC5, Johnny "Bee" Badanjek of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels & Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad fame.  Alice talks about having dinner Elton John & Bernie Taupin and they reminisced about playing in Detroit back in the day for $3.  We ask Alice Cooper about his car collection and it's a great part of the interview you have to hear because it's so so so good.  Alice talks about his famous manager Shep Gordon and what a great manager and human being Shep is and to this day they still don't have a contract !!!! Alice Cooper is back on the road and you need to see him and Ace Frehley of KISS is opening the show !!!    Recommended Music: ALL Alice Cooper catalog  and "Detroit City 2020" off the Detroit Stories Album 

Jake Sasseville, CEO of Imiloa Insitute, has been a successful podcast host, television personality and is a unique character creating space and connection for people to thrive. His journey is baked rich with life lessons, wisdom nuggets, entertaining twists, courageous leaps and inspiring growth leaps. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy washed away Jake's home on Broad Channel, NYC. His life up-ended, losing his TV contracts and being forced to move into Grandma's Basement, in Lewiston,Maine. Grandma's Basement, by those who follow him, have become synonymous with a Dark Night of the Soul. He lived there for two years, searching for what he would do next. After moving to Maui from his grandma's basement and becoming friends with Ram Dass and Shep Gordon, Sasseville became interested in the world of transformation as he saw the trend of health and wellness. He also was hosting people in his 2,500 square foot home and cottage in Kula, Hawaii. He created Imiloa in response to the trend toward health and wellness but also recognizing that human beings want to feel at home in their transformation. It is well known that Jake approached his soon-to-be-business partner Nadav Wilf four times with the idea of Imiloa before Wilf got inspired by the idea. The pair in 2017 notoriously raised $3.5 million in five Facebook posts, making a dent in the social impact world of investing by gathering 38 investors from 19 countries for Imiloa's formation. The first of 7 planned inter-continental institutes. Imiloa is in the Dominical mountains of Costa Rica. and is a transformational retreat center specializing in group experiences and eco-luxury with plant-based cuisine. Guests come here to awaken their consciousness. Visit Imiloa Institute https://imiloainstitute.com/ Connect with Jake on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jakesasseville/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catalyst-talks/message

In 1969, SHEP GORDON founded Alive Enterprises, a personal management company and over the years, Gordon and Alive have been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Anne Murray, Ben Vereen, Teddy Pendergrass, Stephanie Mills, Blondie, Manhattan Transfer, Burton Cummings, Yvonne Elliman, Midnight Star, George Clinton, Luther Vandross, Rick James, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Kenny Loggins, Gipsy Kings , the Pointer Sisters, and many more, who have sold a total of over 100 million albums worldwide. Gordon and Alive set many precedents in the music industry including the first television production of an album (Alice Cooper’s “Welcome to My Nightmare”), the first long form rock video produced for home release (Blondie’s “Eat to the Beat”), and one of the first concert television series (“Rock and Roll Tonight”), all of which inspired a new generation of music video and theatrical rock concert productions. In the mid 70’s, Alive ventured into the movie business where its first production Ridley Scott’s “The Duellists” won the Best Debut Film award at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. After several studio productions, including “Roadie” and “Endangered Species,” Gordon co-founded with Chris Blackwell and Island Records, Island Alive and Alive Films, for the production of independent feature films. Their commitment to artistic freedom attracted influential filmmakers and has been responsible for the production and/or distribution of the Academy Award-winning “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” Academy Award-nominated “Betty Blue,” “Marlene” and “El Norte,” Lindsay Anderson’s “The Whales of August,” Alan Rudolph’s “Choose Me” and “The Moderns,” John Carpenter’s “Prince of Darkness,” “They Live and Village of the Damned,” Wes Craven’s “People Under the Stairs,” Sam Shepard’s “Silent Tongue,” as well as 40 other movies. In 1975, Alive expanded into the restaurant industry with the opening of its first restaurant, Carlos ’n Charlies, which became a Hollywood institution for 20 years and then in the late 1980’s, Alive partnered with Robert DeNiro to open Tribeca Grill in New York City. Alive’s restaurant business is still active having opened approximately 40 restaurants thus far, the most current being a founding partnership in Jean-Georges’ Spice Market in New York City. In the ‘90’s, Gordon’s started focusing on food as entertainment and chefs as entertainers, founding Alive Culinary Resources, which was designed to bridge the gap between the public and the world’s most sought-after chefs. From its inception, his client roster read like a who’s who of the culinary world, including legendary French Chef Roger Vergé, Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Charlie Trotter, Emeril Lagasse, Dean Fearing, Nobu, Todd English, Charlie Palmer, Larry Forgione, Paul Prudhomme, Jimmy Schmidt, Stephen Pyles, Robert del Grande, Daniel Boulud, Michel Richard, and 100 more of today’s most famous chefs. Gordon was inducted into the Hawaii Culinary Hall of Fame and has also won numerous other industry awards, including being named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine.

In 1969, SHEP GORDON founded Alive Enterprises, a personal management company and over the years, Gordon and Alive have been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Anne Murray, Ben Vereen, Teddy Pendergrass, Stephanie Mills, Blondie, Manhattan Transfer, Burton Cummings, Yvonne Elliman, Midnight Star, George Clinton, Luther Vandross, Rick James, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Kenny Loggins, Gipsy Kings , the Pointer Sisters, and many more, who have sold a total of over 100 million albums worldwide. Gordon and Alive set many precedents in the music industry including the first television production of an album (Alice Cooper’s “Welcome to My Nightmare”), the first long form rock video produced for home release (Blondie’s “Eat to the Beat”), and one of the first concert television series (“Rock and Roll Tonight”), all of which inspired a new generation of music video and theatrical rock concert productions. In the mid 70’s, Alive ventured into the movie business where its first production Ridley Scott’s “The Duellists” won the Best Debut Film award at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival. After several studio productions, including “Roadie” and “Endangered Species,” Gordon co-founded with Chris Blackwell and Island Records, Island Alive and Alive Films, for the production of independent feature films. Their commitment to artistic freedom attracted influential filmmakers and has been responsible for the production and/or distribution of the Academy Award-winning “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” Academy Award-nominated “Betty Blue,” “Marlene” and “El Norte,” Lindsay Anderson’s “The Whales of August,” Alan Rudolph’s “Choose Me” and “The Moderns,” John Carpenter’s “Prince of Darkness,” “They Live and Village of the Damned,” Wes Craven’s “People Under the Stairs,” Sam Shepard’s “Silent Tongue,” as well as 40 other movies. In 1975, Alive expanded into the restaurant industry with the opening of its first restaurant, Carlos ’n Charlies, which became a Hollywood institution for 20 years and then in the late 1980’s, Alive partnered with Robert DeNiro to open Tribeca Grill in New York City. Alive’s restaurant business is still active having opened approximately 40 restaurants thus far, the most current being a founding partnership in Jean-Georges’ Spice Market in New York City. In the ‘90’s, Gordon’s started focusing on food as entertainment and chefs as entertainers, founding Alive Culinary Resources, which was designed to bridge the gap between the public and the world’s most sought-after chefs. From its inception, his client roster read like a who’s who of the culinary world, including legendary French Chef Roger Vergé, Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Charlie Trotter, Emeril Lagasse, Dean Fearing, Nobu, Todd English, Charlie Palmer, Larry Forgione, Paul Prudhomme, Jimmy Schmidt, Stephen Pyles, Robert del Grande, Daniel Boulud, Michel Richard, and 100 more of today’s most famous chefs. Gordon was inducted into the Hawaii Culinary Hall of Fame and has also won numerous other industry awards, including being named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine.

Lou Smith from Burgerkrieg Productions/ Host of 15 mins of fame podcast and bass Player of Lurking Class join Eric Scott Tyler and I to discuss John Carpenter' 1987 Prince of Prince of Darkness! We get into what it's meaning is, Alice Cooper and Shep Gordon's involvement, where it ranks in Carp's films and much more! We also continue with our fun little game of battle year! and of course we do 1987!

Shep Gordon is an icon in the music and film industry and a marketing mastermind for his clients. Some of his notable clients include Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendegrass, Luther Vandross, Kenny Loggins, Anne Murray, Emeril Lagasse, Roger Verge, Wolfgang Puck, Nobu Matsuhisa, and Groucho Marx. He's also produced films like Kiss Of The Spiderwoman and Stop Making Sense. Shep has an autobiography called They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass ot the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock ‘n Roll. And Mike Myers produced a documentary about him called Supermensch. Shep's ideas and marketing antics are well-known and helped bring fame and notoriety to many of his clients, most notably Alice Cooper. This isn't just another interview. Andy is digging deep into Shep's thoughts on his long and storied career. For instance, his entire outlook on his career took shape after one amazing college prank. After taking some “black beauties” with his friends, they came up with an elaborate prank announcing the arrival of a supposed foreign dignitary. Soon the papers picked up the story when one of his friends was dressing up as this esteemed person. It was then that Shep learned that we have the ability to write history. It's all in the delivery of the information. That one prank led to a long list of marketing stunts specifically designed to elevate and lengthen the careers of his clients, including Alice Cooper. Listen as Shep shares stories from his past and how they've informed his present. Not only has he come through Covid and all that it entails, but he's also a brand new dad. To say that he's had some huge shifts in perspective lately would certainly be an understatement. Though he's been interviewed many times before, this is one Shep Gordon exclusive you won't want to miss.   Show Highlights: [00:10] Shep Gordon is the greatest manager of all time. Period. Learn more! [01:36] Welcome Shep to the show and learn what drew him to Maui.  [04:02] He shares what he learned from Roger Verge about food, marketing, life, and business. [07:18] How Mr. Verge's views on service and compassion impacted Shep's career.  [10:15] Why a college prank completely changed the trajectory of his career.  [13:40] Are there any major marketing stunts that stick out in his memory?  [17:22] Hear the story behind a huge balloon of Alice Cooper coming down the Thames.  [20:04] What's a good recent epiphany he's had to boost Alice's presence?  [22:10] Has he ever had any periods of doubt in his music and film career?  [23:52] Shep shares one of his worst ideas ever.  [27:16] Which led to his second worst idea ever.  [31:00] Does he listen to music these days?  [32:39] How has Covid affected him and his work?  [34:26] Has he made any huge changes due to Covid?  [36:44] His advice for managers looking to reach that top level.  [38:42] Why gratitude is so important and what he's looking forward to as Covid lets up.    LINKS & RESOURCES The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Shep Gordon: Purchase or rent Shep's Supermensch Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Supermensch-Shep-Gordon/dp/B00MYJHUGC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=supermensch&qid=1615923010&sr=8-1 Purchase the audiobook for Supermensch: https://www.amazon.com/They-Call-Me-Supermensch-audiobook/dp/B01IA7MVLK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=supermensch+book&qid=1615923090&sr=8-1 Shep on Instagram Alice Cooper's Website - alicecooper.com   Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection. Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz

Christian gets the immense pleasure of a long interview with one of the greatest managers in all of rock n roll history, Shep Gordon, the Supermensch himself!. The very man who has helped guide Alice Cooper's career for over fifty years. He also dives into the movies he made, along with his help in creating the celebrity chef, which Emril Legasse says is the first of its kind!Shep Gordon is known in the entertainment industry as having an eye for talent and an innate understanding of what people find entertaining. After graduating from SUNY Buffalo, Shep moved to LA and in 1969 co-founded Alive Enterprises. Over the years, Gordon has been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Luther Vandross, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. He's also credited as creating the celebrity chef, which revolutionized the food industry and turned the culinary arts into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. His clients include culinary legends, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu, Daniel Boulud and many more. In addition to the impact he's had on the music, film and food industries, he's also highly regarded for his philanthropic endeavors. Shep was named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine. He was the subject of Mike Myers 2013 documentary - Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon.https://www.shepgordon.com/

Christian gets the immense pleasure of a long interview with one of the greatest managers in all of rock n roll history, Shep Gordon, the Supermensch himself!. The very man who has helped guide Alice Cooper's career for over fifty years. He also dives into the movies he made, along with his help in creating the celebrity chef, which Emril Legasse says is the first of its kind!Shep Gordon is known in the entertainment industry as having an eye for talent and an innate understanding of what people find entertaining. After graduating from SUNY Buffalo, Shep moved to LA and in 1969 co-founded Alive Enterprises. Over the years, Gordon has been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Luther Vandross, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. He's also credited as creating the celebrity chef, which revolutionized the food industry and turned the culinary arts into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. His clients include culinary legends, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu, Daniel Boulud and many more. In addition to the impact he's had on the music, film and food industries, he's also highly regarded for his philanthropic endeavors. Shep was named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine. He was the subject of Mike Myers 2013 documentary - Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon.https://www.shepgordon.com/

Jerry Moss is a titan in the music industry. He, along with his partner Herb Alpert, was responsible for finding and signing some of the most influential artists ever to record music. Listen in as he talks about his early life, how he got started in the industry, and shares so many amazing stories about his time scouting for talent.  To say that Jerry's influence in finding and promoting his artists changed the face and sound of music would be a gross understatement. He is responsible for signing artists such as Joe Cocker, Humble Pie and Peter Frampton, The Police and Sting, Janet Jackson, The Carpenters, Carole King, Quincy Jones, and the list goes on and on. By relying on his gut instincts, listening for impactful lyrics, and looking for great performances, he found some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll. Have you heard of Soundgarden? Styx? Nazareth and Bryan Adams?  His long standing presence in the industry is not just a happenstance of fate. He and Herb made it a point to build their business with integrity first. They took care of their artists, respected the creative process, and made working with them a treat rather than a hardship. Andy and Jerry dig deep into generations of the world's musical past to discuss the changes in the industry, the glory days of music, and what made Jerry finally decide to leave the business behind. Listen to the end to hear about Jerry's foray into horse racing and what it felt like to win the Kentucky Derby. If you love and respect the history of music, then you will not want to miss this episode.  Show Highlights: [00:22] Learn a bit of history about Andy's guest, music icon Jerry Moss.  [02:25] Jerry discusses growing up in the Bronx, New York in the 1930's and 1940's. [03:33] What motivated Jerry to go into the music industry and how'd he get his start?  [06:59] Jerry shares what his style was in promoting artists and why integrity was so important to him. [09:23] How did Jerry and Herb begin their partnership and become so successful?  [13:16] Learn the secret sauce between Jerry and Herb that helped them stay friends and business partners. [16:17] Where did Jerry's ear for music come from?  [18:44] Jerry shares how he and Herb split up their responsibilities in the business. [21:35] How did festivals and rock and roll change Jerry's sense of their label and the artists he wanted to sign? [27:10] What was Jerry looking for when he was looking at an artist?  [30:10] A&M created some big names in music. What did it feel like when they took off on their own success?  [32:18] Learn the philosophy Jerry and Herb stuck to when growing and evolving their business. [33:56] Why did Jerry specifically look for “performers” when signing new talent?  [36:11] Jerry shares why he enjoyed finding international talent.  [37:33] Listen as Jerry reminisces about finding and developing Peter Frampton's sound.  [40:14] What was it like to work for A&M after he and Herb sold to PolyGram? [43:26] Jerry shares why he jumped back into the scene after leaving PolyGram and winning his fight against prostate cancer. [45:26] Dream big! [46:40] Hear about Jerry's experience with The Carpenters. [48:33] Did Jerry experience any fear when building the business?  [50:39] Jerry sounds off on several artists that he worked with from The Police, Sting, Carole King, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, and Cheech & Chong. [01:03:18] Andy and Jerry discuss their love of Maui and Shep Gordon. [01:04:00] Hear Jerry's thoughts on the future of music. [01:06:15] What drew Jerry to thoroughbred racing?  [01:07:18] Jerry shares the philanthropic organizations he is working with and how you can help. [01:09:58] How does Jerry define success?    LINKS & RESOURCES   Follow The Music Makers:    Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment    Jerry Moss:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee   Mentioned during the interview:Roy Yamaguchi on Extraordinary Ordinary People Remote Area Medical - Stan Brock The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston. 

This week the podcast comes from a self-isolating Liv in London and a kind of isolated Charlotte in theFrench countryside. We cover things to do while self-isolating at home (we got this!), ways to keep yourself frombecoming overwhelmed by the news with of course lots of Telly Talk. Highlights includeyet another conversation about Love is Blind, First Dates being back and Bake Off SU2C. We hope you are all safeand well, and looking after each other. Sending so much love to everyone!Telly Talk:Love is Blind: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11704040/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Magic For Humans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8425308/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Cold Feet: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168596/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Breeders: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8129450/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Episodes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1582350/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Sick of It: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7604446/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0The Trip: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1698441/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1First Dates: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980110/?ref_=fn_al_tt_15 Guys A Week: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/five-guys-a-weekBake Off SU2C: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-great-celebrity-bake-off-for-su2cGogglebox: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2762330/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Julie and Julia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/Supermensch: The legend of Shep Gordon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3074780/What We Did On Our Holiday: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2725962/Captain Fantastic: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/Searching for Sugarman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/Glow: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5770786/Modern Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8543390/Pose: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7562112/Derry Girls: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7120662/Schitts Creek: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/Brooklyn Nine Nine: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2467372/Important Links:Arnold Schwarzenegger and his tiny horses: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/16/arnold-schwarzenegger-and-his-tiny-horses-urges-people-to-stay-homeTwitter thread about marrying Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has goneviral: https://www.givemesport.com/1554959-twitter-thread-about-marrying-liverpool-manager-jurgen-klopp-has-gone-viralMerlin First Dates:https://twitter.com/merlinfdc4/status/1069728809908359168?lang=enJosie George: https://twitter.com/porridgebrain?lang=enViralkidness: https://twitter.com/hashtag/viralkindnessBeauty Bank: https://www.beautybanks.org.uk/The Trussell Trust: https://www.trusselltrust.org/The Happy Newspaper: https://thehappynewspaper.com/The Insecure Girls Club: https://www.theinsecuregirlsclub.com/aboutBodyposipanda: https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/?hl=enBryony Gordon: https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/?hl=enThe Fringe Of It Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefringeofit/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week I went to Hall of Flowers to do a live Q&A with Shep Gordon. We talked about what is going on in the cannabis industry, where the most opportunity is, what are the pitfalls etc. Its a really good and informative interview on business. Enjoy!

Shep Gordon is a legend in multiple industries. Manager extraordinaire to such acts as Alice Cooper, Blondie, Teddy Pendergrass, Gipsy Kings, Rick James and many others. Shep also was the sole inventor of the celebrity chef, paving the way for names like Emeril Lagasse and Anthony Bourdaine. What many people don't know, is that Shep was also a major horror producer back in the day, and produced a number of classic titles from Wes Craven and John Carpenter including: They Live, Village of the Damned, The People Under the Stairs, Prince of Darkness and Shocker. Above all things, Shep is an extraordinary human being and has a lot to teach the world, particularly those who work in entertainment. Shep first got on my radar with the fantastic documentary from Mike Myers about him called Supermensch. Supermensch is a movie that I rewatch at least 3 times a year - the lessons in it are absolutely golden, and Shep's life story not only uncovers the keys to having a prolific life, but shows you how to do a lot of good along the way. It's a really fantastic movie, and a downright fascinating and hysterical watch. I also highly recommend Shep's autobiography, They Call me Supermensch, which is also loaded with some of the most incredibly actionable  insight I've ever heard on the topics of success, business, entertainment, and life in general. Clearly, I'm a profound fan of Shep, and was very humbled that he took the time to speak to me and answer my questions. I was super nervous during this interview, mostly because Shep really means a great deal to me so this was super exciting. Soo, I'm at a loss for where to even begin recapping the major lessons from this conversation but here are three key takeaways from my conversation with Shep Gordon: Don't wait for history to be made, make it yourself. When managing Alice Cooper, Shep realized early that the only way to break through the noise of the music industry, is to stop waiting around for audiences and record labels to take notice of your act, and instead force them to with a spectacle they cant ignore. Shep became renowned at crafting large & elaborate PR stunts, most notably having a truck with a naked image of Alice Cooper with a python over his genitals, break down in the middle of Picadilly circus. This stunt sold out stadiums and gave Alice a huge presence in England. The learning here is to stop waiting for the powers that be to take notice, and force them to by creating history yourself. Study Joseph Campbell. Shep regularly re-watches the Bill Moyer conversational documentary series with Joseph Campbell (which is on Netflix right now). Multiple people, including George Lucas, cite the work of Joseph Campbell as pricelessly inspirational and insightful. In fact, George Lucas used his writings on the hero's journey and mono-myth archetypes as the foundation for Star Wars. Joseph Campbell teaches students to follow their bliss, and chart their own path towards heroism. Ultimately, Campbell's work is a source of empowerment that comes from centuries of wisdom. These works are a guiding force in Shep's life and therefore something very worth checking out.   Create Win Wins. It's no surprise that the entertainment business is shark infested; loaded with bullies, fast-talkers and schemers who in many cases, are motivated entirely by their own self interest. Across both music and movies, two notoriously cut-throat industries, Shep was the big exception. He was a perpetually nice guy and always did compassionate business and was still extremely successful. That being said, in order to operate in any of these businesses, you do need to have the capacity to be extremely tough and assertive or else you'll be completely eaten alive. Shep, was able to be both a nice guy, and a tough motherfucker, and the key to doing that was ensuring that there was always a win win and that no real blood was ever drawn in any confrontation. In every deal, there is usually a loser and a winner; someone who gets a bargain and someone who gets hung out to dry, at least a little. Shep goes to great lengths to make sure that, even in difficult and complex business dealings, there are always only winners and both sides are having their needs being met tremendously. This is big, and it's very unique to Shep, and it's one of the reasons why everyone in the industry completely and totally adores him. God, there are SO MANY MORE things to learn from Shep, so go see Supermensch, go read Shep's autobiography, and don't forget to subscribe to the Nick Taylor Horror show on Apple Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere you listen. Thanks again for listening to the Nick Taylor Horror Show.

Legendary rock and roll manager, culinary business visionary, movie producer, bon vivant, raconteur and “Supermensch” Shep Gordon joins Brooke this week to talk sex and drugs and rock and roll and food and spirituality and so much more. Shep's life story is the subject of the Mike Myers documentary “Supermensch” and Shep's own memoir “They Call Me Supermensch,” both of which follow this former drug dealer's path into the heart of 1960s Hollywood – putting him in contact with every rock icon imaginable. From there, Shep's journey let to producing hit films, winning awards and eventually creating the entire industry of the “celebrity chef.” Along the way, he's cooked for the Dali Lama, fired Alice Cooper from a cannon and survived a near-death experience. Find Brooke on social media at @BrookeBurke  Our show is produced by David Harte and edited by Gabe Harder. Our music is courtesy of WouldWork Sound. If you like the show, please go to iTunes to subscribe and write a review. It really helps people find the show. Thanks and we're looking forward to being with you each week!

Peter Greenberg speaks with Attorney General Doug Chin about the so-called Muslim travel ban and how it has affected tourism to Hawaii. Shep Gordon, American film agent & producer, joins Peter to discuss celebrity chefs and the origin of the term. Albert Perez, the Director of Maui Tomorrow, shares on trying to preserve a location that sees millions of visitors annually and increasing regenerative agriculture and tourism

Talent manager Shep Gordon had no real interest in pop music. He was a young hippie making money dealing drugs to rock stars. Shep tells Marc how he transitioned into a life of management and production with an eclectic group of clients including Alice Cooper, Ann Murray, Teddy Pendergrass, Raquel Welch, and a bunch of celebrity chefs. Also, Marc reflects on the 2016 Presidential Election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast.

This week I sit down with the legendary Shep Gordon. Starting off in the music industry as Alice Cooper's manager, Shep had the gift to make people famous. Not only did he help create Alice Cooper but also had huge clients such as Luther Vandross, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Anne Murray, Teddy Pendergrass and even Pink Floyd. Everything from fabricating genius PR stunts to creating the concept for the celebrity chef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shep Gordon (@SupermenschShep) is a talent manager, Hollywood film agent, producer, and author of They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll. He was featured in Mike Meyers' documentary Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon about his life and times. The Cheat Sheet: How do you create history rather than waiting for it to happen? Do you have to be a jerk to make it in Hollywood? What's Shep's coupon system? What's the most selfish thing you can do? Is fame toxic? And so much more... Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/shep-gordon-supermensch-maui-episode-544/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

This week I talk with entertainment lawyer Alan Johnson. His workshops "The Whole Music Business" help musicians gain essential information for their careers. His law practice straddles two widely disparate communities – Brooklyn, NY (Bushwick) and Greenwich, CT, each a center of its own niche discipline – Bushwick is the fastest emerging center of music and art in the country, and Greenwich is a prominent business and celebrity enclave. Alan also has a background which includes both advertising and work as a professional musician(drummer). Some topics we covered are: -the ever-changing music business -some history of music technology -ways for musicians to learn the business side of music Alan can be found here: http://www.alanjohnsonlaw.com NOTES: the other writer for the song Man In The Mirror that we couldn't think of (apologies!) is Siedah Garrett http://siedah.com The film about Shep Gordon that we referred to: http://supermenschthemovie.com This episode will appeal to: -people interested in getting a glance behind the scenes of the music business -people who want to make a career from their art -working musicians/aspiring musicians

Hola, comrades. This week's show features a talk with comedian and lover of food, MAX SILVESTRI. Max has a new album out called King Piglet, and he's going to be the co-host of a new television show called THE FEED. Enjoy Julie & Max talking about baked goods, Bed & Breakfast murder mysteries, patty melts and Hitler. Actually, I don't think we talk about Hitler at all. My bad! Also: Thoughts on the new Shep Gordon documentary! The best part of sweet death! (Not promoting live shows) The gross weirdos who click on links that show you what famous babies look like growing up! Roberta at a party! And a lot of thoughts on TAXICAB CONFESSIONS. Feed my Frankenstein!