Don't Give Up
Don't Give Up
Don’t Give Up is a podcast series hosted by kiwi musician Danny McCrum.
The idea of this podcast is to give people an insight into the real lives and careers of creative professionals, with a focus on problem solving and finding solutions in the arts, in our lives and in these unpredictable times.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Don't Give Up episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Don't Give Up for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Don't Give Up episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
64. Sylvia Massey
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12/19/18 • 59 min
Sylvia is a world renowned producer who has worked with Tool, Prince, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins and many more. She’s one of the most innovative and courageous producers out there and her irreverent recording practices have become legendary. On this episode Danny and Sylvia talk about her approach to music, her experiences working with some of the biggest names in music and some of the challenges we all face in the modern industry. Sylvia is refreshingly positive, someone who embraces change and clearly loves what she does. Put it in your ears!
62. Chris Bailey
Don't Give Up
10/31/18 • 81 min
English drummer Chris Bailey has played with the likes of Chaka khan, Boy George, Britney Spears, Nick Jonas, Desree and many more. Having established himself in the UK music scene, Chris relocated to L.A. and found himself starting again as an unknown in the sprawling, highly competitive concrete city. Danny sat down with Chris at a studio in Hollywood and the two musicians compared notes and discussed Chris’s journey, the highs and lows and the lessons learnt. Chris is a lovely guy and a fantastic musician. Put it in your ears!
17. Mike Ashby
Don't Give Up
07/20/16 • 107 min
Dr. Mike Ashby is an author and a business expert. He’s also a huge music fan and plays in a band on the side. We thought it would be interesting to sit down with him and discuss music and business and the business of music - and we were right. We talk time management, record contracts, Uber, Spotify, his new book and a whole lot more.
167. Ben Jurisich
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11/14/24 • 139 min
Next year, Danny and Ben will have known each other for forty years. Their friendship as has been quite the adventure, that’s included the Masters Of The Universe, G.I. Joe, skateboarding, fist fights, forming their first band together at the age of twelve, both dropping out of school, scratching out a living as professional musicians, supporting the likes of Bryan Ferry, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton and these days, both finding more perspective and calm in their lives. On this episode, Danny sits down with his oldest friend to chat about their hilarious and dramatic journey together.
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128. Anthonie Tonnon
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05/05/22 • 67 min
Anthonie Tonnon is a sing songwriter from Whanganui who is about to begin his ‘Leave Love Out Of This’ New Zealand tour. He’ll be playing in Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington and Whanganui from May 6th to May 21st. He’s released a number of new songs in the last year including his latest single ‘Lockheed Bomber’. You can check out his music and buy tickets at www.anthonietonnon.com We talked about technical things, touring in the US, lyrics, and loads more. Get it in you!
127. Toby Lloyd
Don't Give Up
03/03/22 • 90 min
Wellington based producer Toby Lloyd has worked with a long list of great artists including Hollie Smith, Stan Walker, Ladi6, Louis Baker, Jermaine Clements and Shapeshifter. Before going out on his own, he worked at Peter Jacksons’ Park Road Studios and was part of the team that made The Hobbit Trilogy, Mortal Engines and Hunt For The Wilderpeople. These days Toby is all about his family and all about the music. We had a great chat that continued well after we stopped recording. Great talks. Enjoy!
124. Geoff Ong
Don't Give Up
09/23/21 • 84 min
Self-proclaimed "pop star for dorks" Geoff Ong stopped by for a fascinating conversation about funk guitar, racial profiling, his journey establishing his music career and the making of his brilliant music videos. Check out his videos on YouTube and enjoy the conversation!
123. Caitlin Smith
Don't Give Up
09/02/21 • 101 min
Caitlin Smith is one of New Zealand’s local music legends. Being a professional musician is challenging enough, but if you’re also a blind, female, jazz singer, with a big personality and an honest heart, it’s a rollercoaster. Caitlin talks candidly about her experiences in the business, her struggles with addiction and mental health and the psychology of singing and performance. This is a funny and thought-provoking episode. Enjoy.
121. Steven Crooks
Don't Give Up
07/22/21 • 80 min
Beatbox champion Steven Crooks only discovered beatboxing a few years ago and ever since his life has drastically changed. Finding purpose, identity and clarity through his craft, Steven quickly became the national champion and is now a co-organiser of the Beatbox Championships. On this episode we talk about Stevens life, the positive impact beatboxing had on him and his plans to continue growing the beatbox community here in New Zealand. This is an honest and inspiring chat.
85. Wayne Bell
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01/30/20 • 98 min
Wayne Bell’s career changed gear when he started playing drums for When The Cats Away and from there he went on to work with Dave Dobbyn, Jan Hellriegel, Andrew Fagan, Bic Runga, Greg Johnson, Ian Morris, Gin Wigmore, Greg Fleming and Tim Finn. Not only has Wayne established himself as a world class drummer, he’s had great success as a producer, he’s world in television music production and now works for music publishing company Aeroplane. Wayne is a fine example of a genuinely nice guy and a consummate professional. We talk about his beginnings with music, how his career unfolded and some of his recent struggles. This is a special episode with one of New Zealand’s best. Do it!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Don't Give Up have?
Don't Give Up currently has 167 episodes available.
What topics does Don't Give Up cover?
The podcast is about Music, Music Industry, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Music Interviews and Musician.
What is the most popular episode on Don't Give Up?
The episode title '143. Caitlin Smith Returns' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Don't Give Up?
The average episode length on Don't Give Up is 85 minutes.
How often are episodes of Don't Give Up released?
Episodes of Don't Give Up are typically released every 14 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Don't Give Up?
The first episode of Don't Give Up was released on Mar 16, 2016.
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