Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Decibel and Docket is a podcast at the intersection of the music business, live entertainment and the justice system. Hosted by veteran entertainment journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville, this weekly podcast examines major legal stories and headlines affecting artists, content creators and the business of culture.

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Recent Episodes

Is the Live Nation Settlement CORRUPT AF + Patrick Ryan with Eventellect on What Sports Can Teach Live Music About Ticket Resale

May 22, 2026 1h

The latest episode of the Decibel and Docket podcast dives deep into the escalating legal and political battle surrounding Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, the U.S. Department of Justice…

Live Nation BREAKUP LOOMS + Is the term SCALPER kind of RACIST + Should Prosecutors Be BANNED From Using RAP LYRICS

May 15, 2026 48m

In this episode of the Decibel and Docket podcast, veteran music business journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Michael Seville tackle two of the most controversial issues shaping the live…

The Curious Case of Clavicular: How Much Trouble is the Looksmaxxing Influencer In? + Thomas Cussins On How Spotify Could Do More to Stop AI Piracy (Ep17)

May 08, 2026 40m

The latest episode of the Decibel & Docket Podcast dives deep into the biggest stories shaping the live entertainment business, music industry economics, AI copyright battles, concert ticket…

Live Nation & Ticketmaster Breakup? Dave and Mike Talk About Antitrust Penalties Phase + California Lawmakers Weigh Ticket Resale Cap Crackdown (Ep16)

May 01, 2026 45m

In this in-depth episode of the Decibel & Docket Podcast, veteran music journalist Dave Brooks and entertainment attorney Michael Seville break down one of the most consequential moments in the…

The Case For Breaking Up Live Nation & Ticketmaster, Cornell Lawyer Explains + Coachella's Lawyer Jason Bernstein Talks Practicing Law for AEG (EP 15)

Apr 24, 2026 1h 7m

Decibel & Docket Podcast: Live Nation Verdict, Antitrust Showdown & Coachella’s Legal PlaybookIn this episode of Decibel & Docket, host Dave Brooks delivers a deep dive into one of the…

Live Nation Verdict Aftermath w/ Randy Nichols + Bieberchella Hit By Stubhub's Fraudapalooza featuring Scott Friedman (EP14)

Apr 18, 2026 1h

The latest episode of the Decibel & Docket podcast delivers a deep dive into one of the most consequential moments in the live music industry: the blockbuster Live Nation antitrust verdict and…

Inside The Kanye West Image Rehabilitation Plan + Live Nation Antitrust Case Goes To The Jury

Apr 11, 2026 43m

The episode opens with a sharp, unfiltered discussion of Kanye West’s attempted comeback and the controversy surrounding it. Rather than accepting a simple apology tour, Brooks argues that real…

BONUS EPISODE: In-depth Q&A with Andrew Dreskin, co-founder of Ticketfly and Ticketweb

Apr 03, 2026 1h 7m

Entrepreneur and technologist Andrew Dreskin sits down with the Decibel and Docket podcast to share his unique perspective of the live events business. Dreskin built the world's first online…

S1E12 Nathaniel Marro from NITO Talks DOJ Settlement + Ticketfly Founder Andrew Dreskin On What He Told the DOJ During the Live Nation & Ticketmaster Merger

Apr 02, 2026 51m

This podcast episode of the Decibel and Docket focuses on the Live Nation antitrust trial, featuring interviews with Nathaniel Morrow from the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) and…

Ep. 11 || Why America Loves Seeing Afroman Do The Cops Dirty + How Chance and Pat's Divorce Got So Messy AND the $10M AI Streaming Music Crime Spree at Spotify

Mar 27, 2026 54m

The latest episode of the Decibel and Docket Podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist Dave Brooks and attorney Michael Seville, explores major legal developments shaping the music industry, from a…

Ep. 10 || Rapino Prepares To Take the Stand in Live Nation Case + Bricc Baby Fed Drama

Mar 19, 2026 56m

On this week's episode of the Decibel and Docket podcast, Mike and Dave discuss the upcoming testimony of CEO Michael Rapino from Live Nation and look at how states attorney Jeffrey Kessler is…

SLACK SCANDAL! Randy Nichols Joins Dave to Break Down Live Nation 'Rob 'Em Blind' + Secret Rapino Hard Call Phone Call Recordings,

Mar 13, 2026 32m

Are you not entertained? Dave Brooks records the third episode of the podcast THIS WEEK with guest host Randy Nichols to talk about the big, dumb SLACK messages from the Live Nation KNUCKLEHEADS that…

Ep. 9 || Settlement Shocker: The Fight Shifts to the States after DOJ and Live Nation Announce Historic Truce

Mar 12, 2026 39m

This week Mike Seville and Dave Brooks break down the shocking news that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are ending their two year long antitrust legal battle with the DOJ and have reached a tentative…

BONUS EPISODE: SDNY Reporter Matthew Lee with Inner City Press Talks Live Nation / DOJ Settlement

Mar 11, 2026 28m

For this special bonus episode of the Decibel and Docket podcast, Dave talks with Matthew Lee from Inner City Press about his tireless and dogged reporting of the Southern District of New York…

S1E8 Ep. 8 | Has Live Nation Already Lost The DOJ Case? + 'Ticket Masters' Co-Author Dean Budnick Weighs In On Live Nation Courtroom Drama

Mar 07, 2026 49m

Title: Inside the Live Nation Antitrust Trial: Unpacking the DOJ's Case Against TicketmasterIn this riveting episode of "Desible and Docket," hosts Dave Brooks and Michael Seville take listeners on…

Ep. 7 | Investigating the Missing Live Nation Legal Report

Feb 27, 2026 40m

With just one week until the landmark USA vs. Live Nation antitrust trial begins, the concert giant files an emergency interlocutory appeal seeking to delay proceedings indefinitely. Touring expert…

Ep. 6 | Randy Nichols Talks About Meeting With Top DOJ Brass, Understanding Recent Ruling in Antitrust Case

Feb 20, 2026 44m

In this episode of Decibel and Docket, host Dave Brooks and guest Randy Nichols delve into ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. They discuss the intricacies of ticket…

Breaking News: Durbin Talks Slater Exit Amid Live Nation Case

Feb 13, 2026 5m

The conversation covers the breaking news of Gail Slater's departure and the concerns raised by Senators Durbin and Booker regarding antitrust issues and political interference with the Ticketmaster…

Live Nation Close To Settling Antitrust Case? Plus Chaos At The Wasserman Agency Following The Epstein Scandal And Kat Leon From Holy Wars Talks Touring As An Indie Artist

Feb 12, 2026 46m

In this episode of Decibel & Docket, hosts Dave Brooks and attorney Mike Seville break down the biggest legal, financial and cultural stories shaping the live entertainment business — from…

S1E4 Episode 4: The Plan to Scam Jeffrey Epstein + Drake Appeals "Not Like Us" + NIVA's fight for Milwaukee's Indie Venues

Feb 06, 2026 46m

In this episode of Decibel & Docket, the music industry’s sharpest legal and business podcast dives into ticket scams, venue battles, and the latest chapter in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar legal…

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