Songs You Know with Toby Gad

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How Johnny Orlando Went from YouTube Covers to Global Stardom | #010 Jan 28, 2025

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Viral sensation and multi-talented artist Johnny Orlando, winner of four consecutive MTV Awards for Best Canadian Act, shares the inside story of his career. Starting with YouTube covers recorded on a laptop, Johnny quickly rose to stardom with millions of fans worldwide.

Johnny shares his journey from viral success to headlining global tours, navigating the music industry and releasing emotionally raw albums inspired by personal experiences. He also opens up about going independent and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

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Good Luck Babe, The Untold Story Behind the 7x Grammy-Nominated Hit | Justin Tranter #009 Jan 22, 2025

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One of the most decorated names in music, Justin Tranter is a multi-platinum songwriter, singer and activist. From working with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Britney Spears to Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, Justin shares how their personal experiences and bold collaborations shaped their iconic career.

Justin reveals how they were dropped from four record deals before their first hit and the new challenges that songwriters face in the era of streaming. Justin also talks about what it's like fronting a rock band and the importance of authenticity in the creative process.

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David Guetta, Lady Gaga and Enrique All Fought Over THIS Song | Lauren Christy #008 Jan 14, 2025

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Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Lauren Christy, known for producing hits with Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa and Korn, talks about what it's like working with the world's biggest artists and how she became a member of the iconic songwriting trio The Matrix.

Steeped in Grammy nominations and selling millions of records worldwide, Lauren reveals the secrets behind writing global chart-toppers, navigating the music industry as a woman and the importance of mentoring the next generation of artists.

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From Avicii to 'I Need a Dollar': Aloe Blacc's Unorthodox Journey | #007 Jan 07, 2025

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Global superstar Aloe Blacc tells us his side of the stories, from how he sang Avicii's 'Wake Me Up', to his solo success of 'I Need a Dollar' and 'The Man'.

With multiple Grammy nominations, Aloe reveals the advice Quincy Jones gave him, how he becomes inspired and what it's really like working with Elton John and Dr Dre.

Aside from his music, Aloe delves deep into his passion for social justice, how he wrote his song 'Never Let You Down' for the nonprofit organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and he also opens up about his new biotech venture.

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Clip 11: The Truth Behind X Factor U.S and Simon Cowell Jan 05, 2025

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/-9OHRYmNx_0?si=3C2eQhT4QeOxPWp_

John Shanks and Toby Gad reflect on their joint experiences working on X Factor with Simon Cowell for the US version of the series.

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Clip 10: Josh Groban Talks About the Most Embarrassing Moment of His Career Jan 03, 2025

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/junq5ta7Cjg?si=3sDGIvB4IpZyerkZ

Josh Groban talks about his most embarrassing moments, including him burping on stage and a woman touching his leg whilst performing.

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Clip 09: "Apologize" by OneRepublic Was Nearly SCRAPPED Jan 02, 2025

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Greg Wells talks about how he produced OneRepublic's 'Apologize' and how he worked with Ryan Tedder to convince the band to finish it.

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Clip 08: How Delilah Montagu Won TWO Grammys Jan 01, 2025

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Delilah Montagu has won 2x Grammys in her career so far. Here she talks about what it's like working with David Guetta and Black Coffee.

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Guess That Song with Josh Groban, Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and Eg White (Season 1 Compilation) Dec 31, 2024

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In our first season of the podcast, we've had guests from Josh Groban, to Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and more. This fun segment is where guests try to work out which song Toby is playing from just a few notes. play along at home, and let us know in the comments how many you get right!

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Clip 07: Is Adele The Biggest Artist of All Time? Dec 30, 2024

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/8MXCnfXS5HU?si=GTq_7yw4bNjD3wiC

Eg White reveals the secrets of working with Adele, and how he ended up writing Chasing Pavements with Adele before she had reached her peak of fame.

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