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**Songs You Know with Toby Gad**

Welcome to *Songs You Know*, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the songs you love, hosted by legendary hitmaker Toby Gad. Known for unforgettable hits like John Legend’s “All of Me” and Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy,” Toby invites some of the most talented and influential voices in music to share their stories.

Each week, Toby sits down with incredible guests — artists, songwriters, and producers who’ve shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From Josh Groban and Victoria Justice to Bon Jovi’s John Shanks, *Songs You Know* offers intimate conversations with the creators behind iconic hits, revealing the untold stories and inspiration behind each track.

If you want a deeper look at the music you know from the people who made it possible, listen to *Songs You Know* for new episodes every week. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!

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Clip 06: Toby Gad Made One Unforgettable Mistake at the Grammys Dec 29, 2024

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7i

Toby Gad discusses his most embarrassing moments in the music industry.

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Clip 05: One Song That Changed Josh Groban's Life Dec 28, 2024

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

Josh Groban tells the story of how destiny led to him recording his hit song "Raise Me Up", and how David Foster and Celine Dion worked together to put Josh on the map at just 16 years old.

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Clip 04: How Music Transformed the Wicked Movie Dec 27, 2024

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/L6A01CPl-rg?si=ab2vMaHySNMnc2Ue

Among so many other wild projects, Greg Wells is the music producer for 2024's history-making, record-breaking blockbuster movie Wicked. In our conversation, Greg takes us through his daily routine whilst working on the hit musical, and he managed to get it finished over a 2-year period.

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Clip 03: Did John Shanks Write Take That's Biggest Song? Dec 26, 2024

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

John Shanks talks about how he helped write Take That's 'Patience' with Gary Barlow.

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Clip 02: Victoria Justice opens up about Victorious, Nickelodeon and her Acting Career Dec 25, 2024

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/HTiT_7t65Ok?si=nxbUGZ-pmxdorHJ4

Victoria Justice talks about Victorious and how her acting career began, how she met Dan Schneider, her time on Nickelodeon and what films she wants to act in.

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The Truth Behind The World's Biggest Songs (Season 1 Compilation) Dec 24, 2024

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On Songs You Know we speak with the world's biggest songwriters to find out the stories behind how they created some of the biggest hits ever written.

Here are five stories behind five huge songs, written by guests of the Songs You Know Podcast. Check out our full conversations on the channel if you enjoy the clips!

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Clip 01: Delilah Montagu on the Fred Again Viral Boiler Room Moment Dec 23, 2024

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Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7i

Grammy-winning artist Delilah Montagu reveals the viral moment when Fred Again played their song at his Boiler Room.

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An Unfiltered Conversation with Josh Groban | #006 Dec 17, 2024

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Josh Groban is a multi-platinum-selling, Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated and Tony-nominated artist. In our conversation, Josh opens up about the song that changed his life, meeting Oprah Winfrey and the secrets of music mogul David Foster.

As one of the most renowned names in the music industry with over 25 million records sold, Josh is known for his chart-topping hits like “You Raise Me Up”, acclaimed performances on Broadway, being the number one best-selling artist in 2007 and creating his own genre.

Toby Gad and Josh Groban's most notable collaboration was with a duet that Josh sang with Andrea Bocelli titled “We Will Meet Once Again”.

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Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnF

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How John Shanks Changed Bon Jovi Forever | John Shanks #005 Dec 10, 2024

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Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and musician John Shanks shares his musical journey, from guitarist to international songwriter. Known for his work with Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, Take That and Barbara Streisand, John has shaped some of the most iconic music of the past two decades.

With over 60 million album sales and numerous accolades, John delves deep into joining Bon Jovi, how quickly he wrote Take That's 'Patience' and what Barbara Streisand is really like. He also talks about his collection of over 200 guitars and why meditation is so important to him.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:10 - Learning with Rod Stewart

00:06:39 - Producing and Songwriting

00:12:03 - Joining Bon Jovi

00:16:09 - Collaborations and Friendships

00:18:08 - Creating Take That's 'Patience'

00:25:08 - Simon Cowell's X Factor in America

00:29:00 - Balancing Work and Life

00:37:26 - A Song You Wish You Wrote

00:41:33 - Choose One: London, NYC, LA or Nashville

00:43:51 - Nashville Songwriting

00:45:26 - Maturing in the Industry

00:49:29 - John's Bucket List

00:51:11 - John's Daily Routine

00:53:27 - Why John Meditates

00:56:33 - Music Industry Reflections

01:01:25 - Working with Natasha Bedingfield

01:04:32 - Producing with John Bon Jovi

01:09:16 - Working with Van Halen

01:18:00 - John Learning the Guitar

01:20:06 - John's First Experience with Music

01:25:00 - The Importance of a Mentor

01:27:43 - Creating Ambient Music

01:32:41 - Is Atmos Mixing Good or Bad

01:39:19 - Tips for Young Songwriters

01:41:10 - Spirituality in Music

01:43:17 - Authenticity in Songwriting

01:45:50 - Resetting and Letting Go

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What Happened After Victorious and Nickelodeon... | Victoria Justice #004 Dec 03, 2024

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Nickelodeon idol and global superstar Victoria Justice reveals the story behind her iconic roles in Victorious and Zoey 101. Victoria shares insight into her creative journey, from her Nickelodeon and Disney days, to her thriving music career and acclaimed performances in Netflix films.

A Young Artist Award winner and ALMA Award nominee, Victoria opens up about her passion for songwriting, family and staying authentic in Hollywood. She also talks about her latest thriller, Depravity, and the joys and challenges of being a female in the public eye.

Listen on:

Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnF

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9g

Victoria Justice links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriajustice/

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