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Hosted by Mike Epstein · arts · EN · 85 episodes
Speaking of the Arts is a podcast for individuals and organizations who work in the arts industry. Each episode features key industry personnel including artists, agents, managers, and presenters. By offering these unique perspectives, the series provides strategies and tips for many of the challenges facing the arts community. Speaking of the Arts was founded by Mike Epstein, president of Mike Epstein & Company (www.epsteinco.com)
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Signup to Generate a PitchSpeaking of the Arts is a podcast for individuals and organizations who work in the arts industry. Each episode features key industry personnel including artists, agents, managers, and presenters. By offering these unique perspectives, the series provides strategies and tips for many of the challenges facing the arts community.
Speaking of the Arts is hosted by Mike Epstein. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 85: Lydia Liebman" (13 March 2026, 38 minutes), "Episode 84: Joel Pierson - The Queen's Cartoonists" (24 September 2025, 36 minutes), and "Episode 83: New Jazz Underground" (28 May 2025, 61 minutes).
Speaking of the Arts publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 85 episodes.
Booking probability for Speaking of the Arts is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Speaking of the Arts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Speaking of the Arts's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Speaking of the Arts are Artists, Writers & Performers and Event & Concert Promoters. Speaking of the Arts has an arts audience.
Mike Epstein hosts Speaking of the Arts, an arts show with 85 episodes published.
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Welcome to another episode of Speaking of the Arts. We have a great episode for you today. Today, we are featuring Lydia Liebman of Lydia Liebman Promotions. Lydia is a publicist specializing in the jazz genre and works...
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Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of speaking of the arts. I’m your host Mike Epstein and I’m excited to tell you about today’s episode. We’re featuring Joel Pierson. Joel is the founder, bandleader, and...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts. I am Mike Epstein and today's episode features Sebastian Rios of New Jazz Underground. New Jazz Underground is an American trio featuring Abdias Armenteros...
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Welcome to Speaking of the Arts. I am your host, Mike Epstein and I am excited to share today's episode with you. We are featuring the amazing singer, Stella Cole. Stella is getting ready to release her debut album on...
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Welcome back to Speaking of the Arts! Today's guest is Chris Mees, founder and director of the B Natural booking agency. I've known Chris for several years now and was really looking forward to our chat. Chris is a...
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Episode 80: Cyrille Aimee by Mike Epstein
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Hello Everyone! And thank you for tuning in on this new episode of Speaking of the Arts. My name is Mackenzie and I am the Operations Manager at Epstein Fox Performances and I will be your host for today’s podcast. I am...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts! My name is Marie Le Claire. I’m the east coast agent at Epstein Fox Performances and your host for today! Today, I’m excited to bring you a conversation with famed...
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Hello and welcome to Speaking of the Arts https://www.speakingofthearts.com/ . Today we feature Epstein Fox Performances https://www.efperformances.com/ , the new booking agency I have co-founded with my partner...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts. Our guest today is Katherine McVicker. In 2014, Katherine founded the boutique agency, Music Works International https://www.musicworksinternational.com/ , after three...
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Speaking of the Arts. Today we are speaking with members of the vocal group Kings Return https://www.kingsreturnmusic.com/ . We just signed these guys to our booking agency...
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Hi! I’m your host this week, Marie Le Claire. I’m so excited about our guest this week, Nate Query, long time bass player for the Grammy nominated, Portland, OR based rock band, The Decemberists...
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Hello and everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts! We are changing up our content today to deliver what I hope will be a very informative and practical episode: Financial advice for artists. My guest today is...
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Speaking of the Arts is pleased to feature Gordon Hanks and JazzSLC. Gordon co-founded the concert series in Salt Lake City over 27 years ago and I wanted to have him on the show to talk about his own unique background...
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Welcome to Speaking of the Arts! Today’s episode features an innovative company in the music industry called Open Studio. Open Studio was founded by the great pianist Peter Martin. The company has created a unique way...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts. Today's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Ulysses Owens Jr. If you did not listen to part 1, I would suggest you start there before listening to part 2. In...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts. I am Mike Epstein, your host. Today’s episode is a real treat. We are featuring the drummer, educator, entrepreneur, author, non-profit organizer, band leader...
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Hello everyone and welcome to Speaking of the Arts. My guest today is Michael Fox. Michael and I go way back and I’ve wanted to have him on the show for a long time. Fox is the Founder and Owner of the booking agency...
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My live experience includes performing at Woodstock ‘94, supporting The Rolling Stones, REM, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Oasis and Bryan Adams at Wembley with my first band Del Amitri throughout 1994-97, followed by touring...
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Alison Stolpa is the Content Manager for https://www.CareersInMusic.com and its sister site https://www.CareersInFilm.com. Founded back in 2010, CareersinMusic.com set off on a mission to curate and deliver truly...
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