Kevin Rudolf walks into the studio and instantly turns it into 2009 again. In this episode of Simplistic Podcast, the hitmaker behind “Let It Rock” finally breaks down how the record REALLY happened, what it was like being the rock guy on Cash Money, and why a Four Seasons dinner turned into a $20,000 oyster and caviar disaster that earned him the nickname “Caviar Kevin.”

From touring with Jeremy back in the Myspace era, to getting Lil Wayne on “Let It Rock” at 6am, to quietly stacking 6x platinum plaques and WWE theme songs, Kevin opens up about the grind, the magic, and the dark side of the music industry. Then things get heated when the guys debate AI music, artistry, and whether “robot records” will kill real musicians.

To top it all off, Kevin picks up the guitar and performs an insane live medley of “Let It Rock,” “Welcome To The World,” and “I Made It” in studio. No backing track, no auto-tune, just straight up superstar energy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The full story of “Let It Rock” and how Lil Wayne’s verse came in at sunrise

• How Kevin went from bedroom producer to Cash Money artist with Slim and Birdman

• Why WWE kept calling him back for theme songs and live performances

• The $20,000 oyster + caviar bill at the Four Seasons and the birth of “Caviar Kevin”

• Inside stories from touring, tour buses, and Myspace-era fame

• Timberland, FutureSex/LoveSounds, and learning from the greatest producers alive

• Raw debate: AI music vs real musicians – evolution or the death of soul?

• Emotional live acoustic performance of “Let It Rock,” “Welcome To The World,” and “I Made It”

If you grew up screaming “WAYNE’S WORLD, PLANET ROCK” or blasting “I Made It” in your first car, this episode is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.

0:00 – The $20,000 Oyster Story (“Caviar Kevin”)

0:38 – Kevin Rudolf Joins the Podcast

0:56 – “Let It Rock” Goes 6x Platinum & The Ringtone Era

1:29 – How Kevin & Jeremy Met on Tour

3:54 – WWE Themes, Touring, & Early Music Memories

6:31 – Inside Cash Money: Wayne, Drake, Nicki

7:13 – How Kevin Got Signed & The Slim/Birdman Story

9:00 – The Making of “Let It Rock” & Wayne’s 6AM Verse

13:39 – Playing Guitar for Timbaland, JT, Nelly Furtado

18:10 – Kevin Finds His Sound: Rock + Hip-Hop Drums

23:35 – The Night “Let It Rock” Became a Hit

26:47 – The Miami Dinner That Created ‘Caviar Kevin’

31:39 – Kevin Reacts to AI Music & Industry Future

41:01 – Can AI Replace Original Artists?

45:15 – Kevin Rudolf Performs “Let It Rock,” “Welcome to the World,” & “I Made It” Live

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In this explosive episode of the Simplistic Podcast, Marciano Brunette finally breaks his silence on everything — Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Vanderpump Villa, the cheating scandal, the emotional affair, the truth behind the “sexual assault” allegation, and exactly how the show used his real life as the season’s main storyline without ever protecting him.

For the first time on camera, Marciano goes scene by scene and exposes what REALLY went down: the FaceTime calls, the husband in the background, the truth-or-dare kiss, the emotional connection, the jealousy, the betrayal, and the moment he learned a cast member accused him of sexual assault on national television.

He reveals how production brought him in under one contract, used him as the cliffhanger for an entire season, then left him in the dark while the internet went wild. Jeremy and the crew break down the mental toll, the producer manipulation, the power games, and what actually happens behind the scenes of reality TV that viewers never see.

This isn’t just a tell-all — it’s the raw, unfiltered truth the internet has been begging for.

If you’ve watched Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, this episode will change how you view the entire season.

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WHAT MARCIANO REVEALS IN THIS EPISODE:

• How he really met Demi & Jesse

• The truth about the emotional affair

• What happened the night of the “kiss”

• Why the husband kept walking into the FaceTime calls

• How the “sexual assault” accusation started

• Why he was suddenly removed from a major event

• How producers flipped his story into a season-long plot twist

• The reality of being edited into a villain on TV

• Why he still has feelings for Jesse

• The truth behind the infamous “cuck” theory

• How the internet reaction changed his life

• What producers told him (and didn’t tell him)

• What comes next for Marciano’s reality TV career

00:00 Marciano Brunette Joins the Show

00:25 From Vanderpump Villa to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

01:08 Dirty soda shops, swinging rumors & how the show blew up

03:08 How Marciano actually met the Mormon wives cast

04:09 Were the husbands really okay with all this?

05:23 The truth about Marciano & Demi’s connection

07:19 Emotional affair, ex-girlfriend drama & best-friend beef

08:59 When the “sexual predator” accusation hits the internet

10:15 Why Marciano thinks the accusation happened

11:19 Late-night calls, FaceTimes & the married life she vented about

13:32 Did production turn Marciano into the main plot of the show?

15:33 The phone calls, the DoorDash, and the “cuck” theory

18:05 Pulled from a massive event two days before – with no explanation

20:25 Going viral: the POV video that lit up TikTok

23:05 What really happened with Jesse vs. Demi

24:26 Getting fired from Vanderpump Villa & mental health fallout

27:30 How one contract turned into a cliffhanger and a new season

30:59 Used for ratings but treated like a side character

34:45 The emotional toll of being called a sexual predator on TV

39:04 Why producers never let Marciano confront Demi & her husband

43:16 Calling out false SA allegations & standing up for real victims

48:16 “Do I even want this anymore?” – questioning the dream

52:10 How a childhood dream of reality TV became this mess

55:17 Jeremy’s prediction: Marciano will be huge on reality TV

57:03 “We’re done relying on them” – Marciano’s next chapter

59:10 Final message to production, the cast, and the audience

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In this episode of the Simplistic Podcast, Jeremy Greene and the crew sit down with legendary record executive Chris Anokute — the man who helped launch the careers of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Iggy Azalea, and Bebe Rexha — for one of the most unfiltered music industry conversations ever recorded.

Chris opens up about the truth behind “I Kissed a Girl,” his time running major labels, and why he walked away from the business to protect his soul. He shares unheard stories about Rihanna’s first demo, Katy Perry’s near-miss with the Pussycat Dolls, and how the industry’s dark side shaped his path to self-worth and faith.

The episode quickly turns into a masterclass on power, ego, and purpose — from Lionel Richie nights at Chateau Marmont to record-label politics, betrayal, and redemption. The crew dives into Taylor Swift’s sales strategy, AI in music, and even an unexpected deep dive into Pokémon and its hidden symbolism.

If you care about music history, creative integrity, or the spiritual cost of chasing fame, this one will hit hard.

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What We Cover:

• How “I Kissed a Girl” almost went to the Pussycat Dolls

• The inside story of discovering Rihanna and Katy Perry

• What really happens behind record-label doors

• The industry’s exploitation cycle — and how to break it

• Taylor Swift’s record-breaking strategy vs. real artistry

• The truth about Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber

• Why the age of true superstardom might be over

• The surprising spiritual conversation about Pokémon

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Chapters:

00:00 Lionel Richie & Chateau Marmont stories

05:00 Divorce, rebirth, and creative freedom

08:40 Meeting Jeremy Greene & early pop-star dreams

12:00 The genius-level hustle of building Ecco

14:00 The new age of streaming and Justin Bieber’s evolution

16:00 Scooter Braun debate & artist loyalty

21:00 Taylor Swift vs. AI manipulation in music

27:00 The lost art of artist development

33:00 Jeremy’s Rodney Jerkins story — and industry trauma

36:00 Chris on being fired, rebuilding, and standing tall

41:00 The real “I Kissed a Girl” story that changed pop forever

48:00 How Katy Perry tied Michael Jackson’s record

54:00 Rihanna, Beyoncé, and the death of the superstar

58:00 Pokémon symbolism, spirituality, and the dark side of pop culture

1:06:00 Closing reflections on love, faith, and legacy

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