Reviews
Great bands. Great interviewer. a must for anyone into music . Rock awn
kellshesaurus via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/22/21
Just listened for the first time. Simon from Biffy Clyro. What a great chat - perfectly placed between music as life, profession and the humanity of the player and how they relate to their craft and crowd. Big recommend. Can’t wait to hear more.
shouldve77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/20
Here’s why you’re a bad interviewer. 1. Stop talking over the guest 2. LISTEN to the guests answer. 3. Stop rushing to your next prepared question and be flexible enough to expand on the guests answer 4. The interview is not about you 5. Only interview guests you have a genuine baseline...Read full review »
npetro5353 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/24/20
The first episode I listened to was the Glass Animals episode and it was such a lovely listen! Lior is a great interviewer who takes a different angle to most other interviews. She asks interesting questions but does it in a gentle friendly way. The GA episode is really interesting and makes you...Read full review »
loubeelew via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/15/20
Love the guests on here, but they are constantly being interrupted by the host.
contron9000 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/25/20
First time listener & started with my favorite !!! 👏👏 Absolutely LOVED the interview with John Rzeznik of the @googoodolls!! ❤️🎶❤️Thank you!!!
Goos Rule via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/17/20
I’m always in awe listening to Lior have such natural and fluid conversations with so many incredible musicians! What’s refreshing is that its tone is so casual that you can tell the artists are enjoying the chat as much as we are enjoying listening to it! Really peels back the layers you...Read full review »
Jamieleto via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/20
There's so many music podcasts out there, but This Must Be the Gig is the BEST blend of conversational and educational. You can really tell how much research the host does, and artists always sound so comfortable talking to her -- hence why they discuss the type of stuff you want to know as a...Read full review »
lilparakeet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/05/20
Genuinely enjoy the podcast! Each conversation feels natural and highlights something about the artist you wouldn’t hear in a typical interview.
steadyboyserica via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/20
Look no further for your next musical obsession. Each interview is delightfully revealing, and the one thing they all have in common is Lior. She does something for real that lots of podcasters fake: She's actually listening, instead of waiting for her turn to speak.Read full review »
Emcee Ren via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/30/20
I'm a huge TMBTG fan for a few reasons. Loved the insight from Lior's Open Mike Eagle episode. Who'd have thought Open Mike Eagle, a hip hop artist from Chicago would count Brooklyn's Nerd Rock Band, They Might Be Giants, as one of his major influences! You don't' learn...Read full review »
Leonardo212 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/20
Lior is one of the best interviewers I've ever listened to, read, or seen. No line of questioning or conversation is forced, yet she never lets things become too superfluous. A great interviewer shines a light on the essence of an artist--it's a hard feat given the decorum and monotony of...Read full review »
THanksfan4lyfe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/28/20
One of the highlights of my podcast listening week. Lior is an extremely likeable host and gets the best out of her guests. As a frequent live gig-goer it's fascinating how she and Engineer-Adam cover all aspects of the industry with guests from all levels of fame. very recommended.Read full review »
PickADisc via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/07/19
Lior is witty, entertaining, super knowledgeable and she gets great artists on the show! Loved episode 77 where she delves in with Jim James and Teddy Abrams about their incredible, one-of-a-kind collaboration The Order of Nature.
RP230 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/27/19
She has access to wonderful musicians. But the sound is god awful. Really, for a music podcast? I need to crank my volume to the max to try to hear anything.
E.L20 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/19
Made my sunday afternoon. Thx.
Great app!..... via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/05/19
Lior is a wonderful host. I highly recommend her Tallest Man on Earth, Mountain Goats, and Brann Dailor episodes! All winners!
Classical Ideas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/17/19
Great guests and host is a legit music fan. She seems super cool and I like her accent
phishguts101 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/19
Are you tired of your everyday aural experience being with cluttered with nothing but inane chatter, true crime podcasts, or sub-par improv about Game of Thrones? Look no further, sonny-Jim! This podcast provides you with candid, in-depth interviews with a wide variety of top level performers and...Read full review »
Michael Rye via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/26/19
This is a great longform interview podcast, exclusively with musicians and singer/songwriters! There aren't enough podcasts out there like this, so I'm glad I just discovered it. Lior Phillips is a great host/interviewer, too!Read full review »
eddiefieg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/19
Lior is fun, talented and pouring her heart into this show. Love it!
Love1life via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/19
This is such an awesome podcast. Lior is so delightful (I also love her accent) and she really knows her stuff. I love how real and genuine these conversations are. Feels like getting a sneak peak into the real worlds behind the artists and gigs. Thanks guys!
Rarry B via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/19
Hard to get thru the boring questions and conversation....too bad as some of the guests are really great.
MBlaze via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/19
Recently stumbled upon this gem of a podcast and am obsessed. She’s interviewed so many of my favorite artists, all with different POV’s and opinions. I look forward to future interviews with utter anticipation. Keep it up! Also, come to NYC!
zackman516 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/19
It’s hard to come across long form interviews with artists/musicians outside of radio programs, but this podcast really stands out thanks to the host and the great guests they managed to bring on.
HardRocker5150 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/26/18
Came in on the John Linnell show and enjoyed it. The host is very engaging and energetic. The questions are good, and help bring out great answers and stories from the artists. Highly recommended!
KingWart via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/18/18
The first podcast I listenend to was with David Byrne and Annie-B. Love it! I'm really looking forward to making This Must Be the Gig a regular meal for my earbrums.Read full review »
I am Ego via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/10/18
How can you lose? What a great premise!
theguythatmadethealbum via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/24/18
Lior is a pro. She's been to nearly every major festival across the globe and seen nearly every band that's ever been dubbed essential, which is why This Must Be the Gig is such a treat to music fans. She brings her keen insight to the program and unpacks the industry no different than a...Read full review »
blueseattle via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/18
Passion drives a good conversation. Lior is sitting in the drivers seat with some amazing passengers who have wonderful insight and stories...In fact I listened to the Shirley Manson episode on a long car drive from Vegas to LA and I felt like I was there with them. Lior possesses more passion...Read full review »
Margalittleface via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/18
Lior is a great interviewer. Even when I am not super interested in the artist, she makes engaging and fun. 5 out of 5 🎤s
Pitfallfan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/18
Great name, greater interviews.
Nik Stauskas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/18
Lior is awesome
philberman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/18
The conversations between Lior and her guests are stuffed FULL of such rich, interesting content, yet they feel so easy and relaxed. Lior has a way of making the listener and guest feel super comfy. She makes up words, she isn't afraid to be silly and vulnerable which in turn means that the...Read full review »
LouiseParkRoss via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 04/19/18
Love this podcast! Fascinating interview with Shirley Manson, Lior is a brilliant interviewer. Excited to hear more.
Liv_OB via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/14/18
Lior is such an amazing interviewer. I've been looking for a music podcast like this forever!Read full review »
CoS Fan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/18
You know, it's funny how we casually go through our lives just listening to music, but never get a chance to sit down over a freshly ground cup of Kopi Luwak and chat to the people who actually made the music. Lior is breaking through that barrier and giving us the elusive golden backstage...Read full review »
MasterPhillips via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 04/11/18
Genuinely my favourite interviewer host podcast person of all time. The funniest most natural and informative podcast, I feel like I’ve stumbled across gold. Thank you! Make 100 more and then some more after that please.
Rarry B via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/11/18
If you’ve had the privilege of reading Lior’s interviews and seeing her incredible photography, you’ll know that if anyone can create a witty, relevant and authentic podcast - it’s Lior! If you haven’t had the privilege, well then you now have tons of magnificent content to indulge in and are no...Read full review »
Theodore Blacher via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 04/10/18
Divine descriptions and engaging stories. Love listening to Lior's smooth tones and connecting with her on her journey.Read full review »
Ball3rinaGirl via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/10/18
I'm such a big fan of Lior's album reviews, she writes like a poet and always hits the mark. Can't wait to see what she's got in store for her podcast.Read full review »
Mich Piley via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 04/09/18
Shirley Manson on the first episode! So great!
Bertrand Trellis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/09/18
My log has already heard the first 3 episodes and it is excellent. My log knows fire, and believes Lior is Burning Down the House. You'd have to be crazy, like a Psycho Killer or something, not to listen. Podcasts like this don't come around every day, maybe Once in a Lifetime. Even if...Read full review »
Catherine E. Coulson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/09/18
Hey, full disclosure, I run this podcast network, but I’ve seen what Lior has planned and folks... this is going to be a stellar series.
Cat Blackard via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/05/18
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