The FM Podcast
Produced by Fritz Media, The FM Podcast explores the people, ideas, and stories shaping the music industry today.
Hosted by music marketer and Fritz Media founder Jen Fritz, each episode features candid conversations with musicians, producers, managers, agents, publicists, digital marketers, and other creative professionals from across the music ecosystem. From artist development and marketing to touring, recording, community building, and creative entrepreneurship, The FM Podcast offers insight into the challenges, opportunities, and realities of building a career in music.
Whether you’re an artist, industry professional, or simply passionate about music, tune in for thoughtful discussions, practical advice, and inspiring stories from the people making it happen.
Episodes
72 episodes
66. Keeping The Music Alive with Dan Cervantes
The topic of this week’s show is KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE and joining me on the show is Dan Cervantes who is a multi-hyphenate musician, singer-songwriter, producer, record label owner (he runs Blind Owl Records), and solo recording artist. AND,...
65. Building Buzz In 2026 with Mavis Harris
The topic of this week’s show is BUILDING BUZZ IN 2026 and joining me on the show is Mavis Harris who runs Nice Marmot PR, a Canadian based music publicity company based in British Columbia - l...
64. Creative Cross Pollination with Peet Massé
The topic of this week’s show is CREATIVE CROSS POLLINATION and joining me on the show is the the artist behind Montreal indie rock project Hey Gorgeous - and that is multidisciplinary arti...
63. Building A Better Music Industry with Robyn Stewart
The topic of this week’s show is BUILDING A BETTER MUSIC INDUSTRY and joining me on the show is the Executive Director of Women In Music Canada, Robyn Stewart. Robyn is someone who is a...
62. Finding Your Niche with MAJORS
The topic of this week’s show is FINDING YOUR NICHE, and joining me on the show are Bricks Latour and Justin Camarena from the self-proclaimed #1 Band In Golf - MAJORS. I figured these guys were the ...
61. Music Is A Drag with Dust Cwaine
For our Season 6 premiere, we’ve got a really fun one for ya! The topic of this week’s show is MUSIC IS A DRAG and joining me on the show is none other than Vancouver Musician, Drag Queen, and Award Winning Event Producer (with their company
Season 6 Trailer
Hello! Just popping in to let you know that after a very accidental two-year hiatus… The FM Podcast is officially back for Season 6! 🎉New episodes start next Tuesday, June 2nd, and I can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been working on....
60. The Evolution Of Artist Development with Elise Roller
The topic of this week’s show is THE EVOLUTION OF ARTIST DEVELOPMENT and joining me on the show is Elise Roller - the founder and CEO of Misfit Music, an artist development and m...
59. How To Return To Music After A Hiatus with Romi Mayes
The topic of this week’s show is HOW TO RETURN TO MUSIC AFTER A HIATUS and joining me on the show is Winnipeg blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Romi Mayes.Romi just released a new single...
58. Choosing A Creative Life with Etienne Siew
The topic of this week’s show is CHOOSING A CREATIVE LIFE and joining me on the show is Vancouver musician Etienne Siew.Etienne and I had a great conversation about how he made the decisi...
57. Music Composition For Film + TV with Red Janes
The topic of this week’s show is MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR FILM + TV and joining me on the show is Film Composer, Singer and Vocal Coach - Red Janes. We had a great discussion about how she ...
56. Music Production + Songwriting Tips with Marc Matthews
The topic of this week’s show is MUSIC PRODUCTION + SONGWRITING TIPS and joining me on the show is British electronic musician, producer and podcaster Marc Matthews.Th...
55. Touring As An Indie Band with Andrew Baskin + Lucas Antoni (Vogue Villains)
The topic of this week’s show is TOURING AS AN INDIE BAND and joining me on the show is Vancouver Island-based musicians Andrew Baskin and Lucas Antoni from the indie-rock band Vogue Villains....
54. Speaking Up For Social Change with Alexandria Maillot
The topic of this week’s show is SPEAKING UP FOR SOCIAL CHANGE and joining me on the show is Victoria-based indie-pop musician, Alexandria Maillot, who is an artist that isn’t afraid to speak up ab...
53. Digital Marketing Trends For Musicians with Peter Carruthers
The topic of this week’s show is DIGITAL MARKETING TRENDS FOR MUSICIANS and joining me on the show is Peter Carruthers, who is the former Marketing and Digital Manager at Arts & Crafts where he worked for 7 years, so has quite a bit of expe...
52. Genre Fluidity In Music with Erica Dee Mah
The topic of this week’s show is GENRE FLUIDITY IN MUSIC and joining me on the show is Yukon-based singer-songwriter, storyteller, and contemporary guzheng player Erica Dee Mah.Erica and I h...
51. Music Industry Predictions For 2024 with Tyler Bancroft
Welcome to Season 5 of the podcast! I’m so happy to be back! I really missed you guys!For our Season 5 premiere, we have our very first return guest to the podcast! This week, I’m talking to Tyler Bancroft who is a guy that wears many ha...
Season 5 Trailer
Hello! Just a quick check-in to let you know that we're back baby! Season 5 of The FM Podcast will premiere next week - on Tuesday, March 12th. I've really missed y'all, so make sure you tune in + join us!
50. Carving Out Your Own Space with Sandra Bouza
The topic of this week’s show is CARVING OUT YOUR OWN SPACE and joining me on the show is Toronto musician Sandra Bouza.Sandra and I had a great chat about how it can be hard to find your pla...
49. The Role Of Music Lawyers with Kurt Dahl
The topic of this week’s show is THE ROLE OF MUSIC LAWYERS and joining me on the show is musician and entertainment lawyer - Kurt Dahl. Kurt and I had a great talk about what exactly it is...
48. Keeping A Positive Mindset with Beau Wheeler
The topic of this week’s show is KEEPING A POSITIVE MINDSET and joining me on the show is Vancouver musician and all around positive person - Beau Wheeler. Beau and I had a great con...
47. Producing Music On A Budget with Winston Hauschild
The topic of this week’s show is PRODUCING MUSIC ON A BUDGET and joining me on the show is record producer, songwriter and recording artist Winston Hauschild, who works out of The Treehous...
46. The Importance Of Campus Radio with Jasper Sloan Yip
The topic of this week’s show is THE IMPORTANCE OF CAMPUS RADIO and joining me on the show is Jasper Sloan Yip, who is the Programming Director for CITR here in Vancouver and he’s also an indie ar...