In this much delayed and final episode of the season we talk a little about the recent BBC controversies, pick up on yet more AI horror stories and discuss the wonders of the Wicked PR junket.

In the penultimate episode of the series, we do an update on the Group 7 trend and discuss the merits of the song involved. We move on to an in-depth chat about the recent settlement between Udio, one of the largest AI music platforms, and Universal Music Group, and ask what the future holds for AI generated music and for music writers in general.

In this episode we do a fairly deep dive into the business of awards and what they mean for artists and how they contribute to the economy. We also chat about GAS - Gear Accumulation Syndrome - and why you don't need to spend any money when you're starting out your career.

In this episode we ponder why there is so little rock music on the radio and how bands promote themselves on social media. We also address some of the comments we had about our discussion about Lola Young and Raye, and set the scene for future conversations about soap stars who become pop stars and the business of awards.

In this episode we talk about management's responsibility to protect their artists from crashing and burning from too many engagements and the pressure of sudden success. We're also talking about the mixed reviews for Taylor Swift's new album and we have a little chat about the BBC's motivation to spend so much on a celebrity Traitors at this particular moment, with the Charter renewal coming up next year.

This time we talk about the AI actor, Tilly Norwood and the implications for the industry, and the wider creative arts in general. We also discuss the Oasis tour and touch on some of the problems in the ticketing process.

In this episode we talk about the new Lily Allen and Taylor Swift Albums, ponder the TikTok Group 7 trend and consider the relevance and importance of albums in a social media age. As usual, we drift on and off topic frequently, hopefully shedding some insight into the industry we've worked in for 40 years.

In this episode we talk more about actors, TV and contemplate the future of the BBC in a streaming world.