Best Podcast Episodes About Live Nation
Everything podcasters are saying about Live Nation — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 13 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Live Nation
“My guest today is I'm a big fan of. I fell in love with her on Instagram. Hey, buddy, my eyes are down here. Before, and then she got Sorry I Live. I was very excited. Here we go. She does great on Sorry I Live. Mostly update, right? Yes. But that's good. Some people don't do well anywhere. I need somewhere to go. Look, we all need, you need to be, you need Jost to fuck with. Yeah. Anything could happen. I could have a nip slip right now. Sarah, you're buttoned up to your neck. You don't know where my nipples are. Okay, I feel like I know where most people's nipples are. Huh, do you? This …”
“My guest today is I'm a big fan of. I fell in love with her on Instagram. Hey, buddy, my eyes are down here. Before, and then she got Sorry I Live. I was very excited. Here we go. She does great on Sorry I Live. Mostly update, right? Yes. But that's good. Some people don't do well anywhere. I need somewhere to go. Look, we all need, you need to be, you need Jost to fuck with. Yeah. Anything could happen. I could have a nip slip right now. Sarah, you're buttoned up to your neck. You don't know where my nipples are. Okay, I feel like I know where most people's nipples are. Huh, do you? This just in, local pervert Colin Jost claims he's seen most people's nipples. And she's got an HBO special that's great. and I watched it twice because I got scared because I thought I hadn't watched it. I hadn't watched it, but whatever. And her name's Sarah Sherman and she's a.k.a. Sarah Squirm and the HBO special's called Live and In the Flesh. …”
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In a hilarious segment, Sarah Sherman shares her wild idea of crawling out of a butthole as her stage entrance, only to realize it was too costly compared to securing the Seinfeld theme song. The banter between her and Neal Brennan about the absurdity of the concept, along with the scrappy nature of her set design, creates a delightful comedic moment that showcases their chemistry and humor.
“… in terms of what their constituents want to see and what they'll remember to vote for them for. There's a lot of history with Ticketmaster and Live Nation. This company was formed out of mergers. Some of those mergers were approved in the Obama administration. The antitrust lawsuit was obviously brought under the Biden DOJ. That case, the goal was to break it up, to say we actually made a mistake in the Obama administration by allowing these companies to merge. The Biden DOJ is going to try to break these companies up and create new kinds of competition. Is that still the goal of the states? Is …”
“… it makes a lot of sense that this would be something they hear a lot about from constituents and that they feel like is worthwhile for them to keep pursuing. And the calculation might be a little bit different than it would be for the federal government in terms of what their constituents want to see and what they'll remember to vote for them for. There's a lot of history with Ticketmaster and Live Nation. This company was formed out of mergers. Some of those mergers were approved in the Obama administration. The antitrust lawsuit was obviously brought under the Biden DOJ. That case, the goal was to break it up, to say we actually made a mistake in the Obama administration by allowing these companies to merge. The Biden DOJ is going to try to break these companies up and create new kinds of competition. Is that still the goal of the states? Is that something that they can achieve? I think it's still something that is on the table in this case. If they make it all the way through trial and the jury finds in their favor, that's certainly a possibility that they end up with a breakup of this company. Now, that said, I mean, breaking up a company, having a court order, a breakup is still kind …”
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State attorneys general are pushing to break up Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, which may reshape the ticketing industry. This move is fueled by political incentives and public demand, as constituents often voice frustrations over ticketing issues. While a full breakup is challenging, states might enforce stricter regulations or force sales of venues to increase competition.
“… to the Halo app. Okay, as I've said, other anti-abortion folks, folks who are also religious, folks who put themselves in the camp of people like Live Action and Lila Rose, they have raised issue with Lila Rose for practicing in deception. Again, that is not me saying this. I am simply echoing what folks who ostensibly should be Lila Rose's allies. I'm just echoing what they have said. So it's not me saying that. And the reason I want to say that is because these people are liars. Their own community, their own people call them out as fraudsters, grifters, and liars. And I want to close by …”
“… Do you know what I'm talking about? I do. I did really enjoy this most recent season of South Park. But yeah, maybe maybe we should have a whole episode about it because it was quite brilliant. But in the interest of time, let's bring it back around to the Halo app. Okay, as I've said, other anti-abortion folks, folks who are also religious, folks who put themselves in the camp of people like Live Action and Lila Rose, they have raised issue with Lila Rose for practicing in deception. Again, that is not me saying this. I am simply echoing what folks who ostensibly should be Lila Rose's allies. I'm just echoing what they have said. So it's not me saying that. And the reason I want to say that is because these people are liars. Their own community, their own people call them out as fraudsters, grifters, and liars. And I want to close by the biggest lie, in my opinion, that these people like to purport. Nancy's piece and live action more broadly, in my opinion, operate from the assumption that their position on abortion represents a mainstream common sense American value. That people like me who support abortion advocacy that we are radicals, we are extremists, and that they, in …”
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Contrary to claims by anti-abortion groups, a staggering 63% of Americans support legal abortion in most or all cases, revealing a stark disconnect between public opinion and the narratives pushed by organizations like Live Action. While these groups portray themselves as the silent moral majority, data shows they represent a well-funded, extreme minority that does not reflect the views of the American public. This discrepancy highlights the need for honest dialogue about abortion rights and the realities of American values.
“… a high-profile antitrust lawsuit, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it's tentatively settled with Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation. After merging in 2010, the combined entity that is Live Nation and Ticketmaster controlled a majority of ticket sales and venue bookings in the good old U.S. of A., leaving talent, well, little choice but to work with these companies. Customers have been fed up for years with dynamic pricing issues. They can drive up ticket costs by thousands of dollars, often without consulting the artists, as well as the process of buying tickets. The sales …”
“After a high-profile antitrust lawsuit, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it's tentatively settled with Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation. After merging in 2010, the combined entity that is Live Nation and Ticketmaster controlled a majority of ticket sales and venue bookings in the good old U.S. of A., leaving talent, well, little choice but to work with these companies. Customers have been fed up for years with dynamic pricing issues. They can drive up ticket costs by thousands of dollars, often without consulting the artists, as well as the process of buying tickets. The sales for Taylor Swift's Aeros tour were so widely aggravating that they triggered government scrutiny. According to the AP, the settlement would have Live Nation pay a fine of up to $280 million and divest at least 13 venues to give competitors more opportunity. but several states' attorneys general involved in the lawsuit are not appeased by the …”
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“… day. Yeah, today I woke up. I saw that there was a Bloomberg report saying that a settlement might be announced in this case this week, U.S. versus Live Nation, Ticketmaster. Then I saw there was a Politico report saying that the settlement might be announced today. And I was like, oh, I really got to get to court on time. I'm really hoping there wasn't a line for jury selection or something like that. Because when I got there Friday, there was a huge line for naturalization at the courthouse. So fortunately, there was no line. I got in before anything happened. The room was a lot more full than it …”
“… on Monday morning and everything had changed. So we're just we're going to do all of this again. But first, I want you to tell me what your day today, Monday, has been like, because today has been the story we are about to tell. Tell me about your day. Yeah, today I woke up. I saw that there was a Bloomberg report saying that a settlement might be announced in this case this week, U.S. versus Live Nation, Ticketmaster. Then I saw there was a Politico report saying that the settlement might be announced today. And I was like, oh, I really got to get to court on time. I'm really hoping there wasn't a line for jury selection or something like that. Because when I got there Friday, there was a huge line for naturalization at the courthouse. So fortunately, there was no line. I got in before anything happened. The room was a lot more full than it was last week at the end of the week. Lots of attorneys from different states and presumably from defense counsel, all sorts of people there to watch. And yeah, then the judge came in and the attorney said that they had stricken a deal between DOJ and Live Nation. And then that's kind of where everything began for the rest of the hearing. Fascinating …”
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Ticketmaster has reached a $280 million settlement with the DOJ, which includes selling off venues and capping ticket fees. This agreement aims to address long-standing concerns over their monopolistic practices in the ticketing industry. While the trial isn't entirely over, this deal marks a significant shift in the landscape for concert-goers and competitors alike.
“… week in court, one of the biggest antitrust cases in decades is nearing a resolution. On Monday, the Justice Department announced a settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster. In the sweeping monopoly case filed in 2024, the DOJ, along with 40 state attorneys general, argued that Live Nation legally dominates the market for live events. One proposed remedy was to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Now, under the proposed settlement, Live Nation will pay damages to states and change how it structures ticketing deals with venues. But the case is not over yet. Only 10 states have signed on to the …”
“After just one week in court, one of the biggest antitrust cases in decades is nearing a resolution. On Monday, the Justice Department announced a settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster. In the sweeping monopoly case filed in 2024, the DOJ, along with 40 state attorneys general, argued that Live Nation legally dominates the market for live events. One proposed remedy was to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Now, under the proposed settlement, Live Nation will pay damages to states and change how it structures ticketing deals with venues. But the case is not over yet. Only 10 states have signed on to the settlement, while others are expected to keep fighting. Plus, the terms of the agreement must be approved by a federal judge. Still, shares of Live Nation rose 6% following the news. Joining us to discuss this case, we're speaking with Jonathan Cantor, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. …”
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The DOJ's settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster raises questions about consumer interests and antitrust enforcement. Initially poised for a strong case, the DOJ's abrupt decision to settle has led to speculation about lobbying influences and potential corruption. With 27 states still opposing the settlement, the future of this significant antitrust case remains uncertain.
“… another fight. Do I have Luke? Okay, there's another fight going on against the concentration of economic power in this country. The company is Live Nation. Luke Goldstein from The Lever joins us. Luke, thank you very much. Can you explain, because I've been very upset. I think this is one of the most rapacious companies out there in the entertainment industry. It is a conglomerate that should be broken up. I don't think there's any question about this. There was this kind of – it was in trial. Then the government, the DOJ, I think came to some settlement with them that didn't seem like much of a …”
“There's another fight. Do I have Luke? Okay, there's another fight going on against the concentration of economic power in this country. The company is Live Nation. Luke Goldstein from The Lever joins us. Luke, thank you very much. Can you explain, because I've been very upset. I think this is one of the most rapacious companies out there in the entertainment industry. It is a conglomerate that should be broken up. I don't think there's any question about this. There was this kind of – it was in trial. Then the government, the DOJ, I think came to some settlement with them that didn't seem like much of a settlement. But the state attorney generals are so outraged, some of them, that it continues on. And I think a judge on Friday said, hey, the trial is going to get back up on Monday and we're going to roll. Is that that can you walk through all of it, sir? Yeah, absolutely. Thanks for having me on. I'm going to try to channel my inner Kid Rock here …”
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Live Nation executives openly admitted to gouging consumers on ticket prices, calling fans 'stupid' for being taken advantage of. This revelation comes amid a renewed legal battle against the company for its monopolistic practices in the entertainment industry. The ongoing trial aims to address the illegal concentration of power and its impact on ticket prices for live events.
“… do we say logic comes from. Please don't teach the robot logic. Please. Just Steven. Come on. Anyway, Jim and I was pretty good at providing explanations through various worldviews of where logic originates and comes from. So it was pretty good at that. I'll just leave it there. All right. A couple of news. Live Nation Ticketmaster. If you didn't know, Live Nation Ticketmaster is basically a monopoly on concert venues here in the U.S. Hold on. Hold on. It's actually the mafia. Yeah, the mafia. Yeah. So and precisely why I'm going to show the next clip. I'm not going to play it. I'll just link …”
“… you're right it is the tallest church in the world i did that last night long story but i won't not long here i was asking it how does one reason how can we make logical conclusions as humans like what is the basis for logic like where where where do we say logic comes from. Please don't teach the robot logic. Please. Just Steven. Come on. Anyway, Jim and I was pretty good at providing explanations through various worldviews of where logic originates and comes from. So it was pretty good at that. I'll just leave it there. All right. A couple of news. Live Nation Ticketmaster. If you didn't know, Live Nation Ticketmaster is basically a monopoly on concert venues here in the U.S. Hold on. Hold on. It's actually the mafia. Yeah, the mafia. Yeah. So and precisely why I'm going to show the next clip. I'm not going to play it. I'll just link to it. But there was a lawsuit against Live Nation Ticketmaster and they settled this lawsuit. Basically, all like the huge concert venues in the U.S. are beholden to Live Nation Ticketmaster, both as the concert promoter company and the ticket sales company. And this is the reason why it's a bad idea for both Live Nation and Ticketmaster to be one …”
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Live Nation Ticketmaster has been likened to the mafia due to its monopolistic control over concert venues in the U.S., recently settling a lawsuit for $280 million. The call between the CEO and venue managers reveals intimidation tactics that keep venues beholden to Ticketmaster's pricing and policies. This is a critical issue for concert-goers, as it limits their options and inflates ticket prices.
“… all coming out of Bondi. Here, of course, though, is Kid Rock. He comes in. I thought this guy was for artists, and he comes in and partners with Live Nation. So things are looking a little bit sus out there for sure, as they say. Let me go to kind of our rundown of some of the things that have been happening. So what we did here was we broke down the high-profile firings, and we said, kind of like Kobisi did, you know, what were the things they did wrong that Trump outed them on? And this, of course, is Pam Bondi there. Or excuse me, this, of course, is Kristi Noem and Elon. One, they lost the …”
“This is a bad deal in general, and it's all coming out of Bondi. Here, of course, though, is Kid Rock. He comes in. I thought this guy was for artists, and he comes in and partners with Live Nation. So things are looking a little bit sus out there for sure, as they say. Let me go to kind of our rundown of some of the things that have been happening. So what we did here was we broke down the high-profile firings, and we said, kind of like Kobisi did, you know, what were the things they did wrong that Trump outed them on? And this, of course, is Pam Bondi there. Or excuse me, this, of course, is Kristi Noem and Elon. One, they lost the winning issues for Trump, which was immigration and government spending cuts. That was the biggest. Then you can kind of go into the second one, which is they stole Mindshare. This was a problem in general. You cannot take away Mindshare from Trump. These guys were spotlight bad boys. And then, of course, you have hurting the OBBB sentiment, which is …”
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Pam Bondi's dismissal is linked to her failure to maintain Trump's key issues and her involvement in the Epstein narrative, which has become a distraction.
“… this or take it forward. What are you looking for? You had a settlement with the US government that I think a lot of people would say, well Live Nation would consider that a massive victory And here we hardcore Neo I mean we want the breakup of the whole thing is the breakup of big tech and all of it What do you think the objectives are of you guys collectively as AGs right now in this live-in situation? Yeah, I think that there's a number of my colleagues that want to see it completely broken up. At the minimum, I think that everyone agrees that there needs to be more guardrails around the …”
“What do you, what, the state AGs right now, it's kind of, and you guys don't have the staffs, I think, really do this, but now the court, the case has been put to you guys. You're trying to, you're trying to prosecute this or take it forward. What are you looking for? You had a settlement with the US government that I think a lot of people would say, well Live Nation would consider that a massive victory And here we hardcore Neo I mean we want the breakup of the whole thing is the breakup of big tech and all of it What do you think the objectives are of you guys collectively as AGs right now in this live-in situation? Yeah, I think that there's a number of my colleagues that want to see it completely broken up. At the minimum, I think that everyone agrees that there needs to be more guardrails around the way they use their scale and their integration in the marketplace. Look, I'm not a Brandeisian or a neo-Brandeisian for the simple reason that I doubt that government is wise enough to make decisions about businesses. and it concerns me. But putting guardrails around unfair competition as a century-old accepted practice, part of the fabric of our …”
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost argues that the case against Live Nation is one of the strongest antitrust cases he's seen, highlighting egregious corporate behavior. While the federal government settled, Yost believes state AGs can push for more than just minimal concessions, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations to protect consumers. This battle reflects a growing tension between state and federal priorities in tackling corporate monopolies.
“Live Nation is the parent company of Ticketmaster, and they have reached a tentative settlement with the Department of Justice in a high-profile antitrust case. This is a lawsuit that the government filed back in May of 2024. They accused Live Nation of running an illegal monopoly across the live music industry. The government said that Live Nation was pressuring venues into exclusive Ticketmaster deals and threatening to pull concerts from arenas that …”
“Live Nation is the parent company of Ticketmaster, and they have reached a tentative settlement with the Department of Justice in a high-profile antitrust case. This is a lawsuit that the government filed back in May of 2024. They accused Live Nation of running an illegal monopoly across the live music industry. The government said that Live Nation was pressuring venues into exclusive Ticketmaster deals and threatening to pull concerts from arenas that used a rival ticketing company and also drive up prices for fans. Just to give you a sense of how dominant the company is, Live Nation put on 55,000 events last year. They sold 646 million tickets and they pulled in $25 billion in revenue. That is more revenue than Spotify and Universal Music Groups. All in all, Ticketmaster controls about 80% of …”
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Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, has reached a tentative settlement with the Department of Justice over antitrust allegations, allowing venues to use multiple ticket providers and capping service fees at 15%. This settlement comes after accusations of monopolistic practices, but some state attorneys general argue it doesn’t go far enough, pushing for a full breakup of the company. Meanwhile, the anticipation for SpaceX's upcoming IPO is building, targeting a valuation of $1.75 trillion, potentially the largest ever.
“Yesterday, Ticketmaster's parent company reached a settlement with the DOJ one week into a monopoly trial that, if successful, would have forced Live Nation to hive off Ticketmaster. Instead, the two sides agreed to a far chiller outcome. Under the settlement, which still has to be approved by a judge, Live Nation will reportedly allow venues to use multiple ticketing vendors instead of being locked into exclusive agreements with Ticketmaster. It'll let artists who go on tours use other promoters besides Live Nation when performing at Live Nation venues. And Live Nation will pay up to $280 million …”
“Yesterday, Ticketmaster's parent company reached a settlement with the DOJ one week into a monopoly trial that, if successful, would have forced Live Nation to hive off Ticketmaster. Instead, the two sides agreed to a far chiller outcome. Under the settlement, which still has to be approved by a judge, Live Nation will reportedly allow venues to use multiple ticketing vendors instead of being locked into exclusive agreements with Ticketmaster. It'll let artists who go on tours use other promoters besides Live Nation when performing at Live Nation venues. And Live Nation will pay up to $280 million in damages to the states that join the settlement. You have to think Live Nation is overjoyed about this. It's relaxing some of its rules, but it spared the worst-case scenario. But, Toby, many folks aren't happy about this. Yeah, a major part of the agreement is forcing Ticketmaster to allow other companies to list tickets through the technology. …”
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Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, reached a settlement with the DOJ, avoiding a monopoly breakup but allowing venues to use multiple ticket vendors. While this seems like a win for competition, industry insiders worry it will confuse fans and lead to higher prices. Many states are unhappy with the outcome and plan to pursue their own legal actions.
“… The beauty of card shows is about serendipity. It's about finding the thing that you didn't even know you were looking for. Welcome to the Collector Nation podcast here on the Collector Nation Network. Whether you're chasing grails or calling bluffs, we take you inside of a hobby. Here's your host, Ryan Alford. Card shows are having a huge moment in the hobby right now, but running a great one takes more than just tables and dealers. Dan Bliss is the founder of Front Row Card Show, one of the fastest growing card show circuits in the country, and someone who's been promoting large-scale events …”
“We let the cards be the star. We just really focus on the vendors and the collectors. I agree with keeping the cards the hero. The beauty of card shows is about serendipity. It's about finding the thing that you didn't even know you were looking for. Welcome to the Collector Nation podcast here on the Collector Nation Network. Whether you're chasing grails or calling bluffs, we take you inside of a hobby. Here's your host, Ryan Alford. Card shows are having a huge moment in the hobby right now, but running a great one takes more than just tables and dealers. Dan Bliss is the founder of Front Row Card Show, one of the fastest growing card show circuits in the country, and someone who's been promoting large-scale events long before the current hobby boom. Today, we're talking about what actually makes a great card show, what's changed in the hobby, and what the future of live card events looks like. Welcome to Collector Nation. What's up, Dan? Thanks for having me, Ryan. Good to be here. I'm glad to be here. I hope you are. Are you in Vegas? Yes. All right. I'm …”
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Card shows are booming, and the excitement lies in the unexpected finds. Dan Bliss, founder of Front Row Card Show, emphasizes that the true magic happens when collectors stumble upon treasures they didn't know they were searching for. This serendipity is what keeps the passion alive in the card-collecting community.
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