Jackie Venson: Austin’s Top-Streamed Music Star
Austin music superstar Jackie Venson is one of the most streamed musicians in America.
She joins us today to discuss her alter ego, DJ Jackie the Robot, how she managed to release 5 albums during the pandemic, and what the future of the world will be post-Covid.
Jackie broke all of my expectations and absolutely blew my mind by how thoughtful, insightful, and deep she was in this conversation.
Right from the start of the episode, you’ll see how this is Jackie Venson like you’ve never seen her before. So sit back, relax and enjoy!
“Art is a privilege, and I see myself as a person who is privileged enough to pursue art as a living.” - Jackie Venson
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introducing our guest Jackie Venson.
06:19 - Smoking weed, Jackass and extreme sports.
12:50 - Growing up in Austin and how the city has changed over the years.
17:13 - The effects of social media.
20:40 - How Jackie was able to release 5 albums during the pandemic.
23:56 - How Jackie got the idea for Jackie the Robot.
27:35 - The future of Jackie the Robot and how the world has changed forever.
30:10 - The insane size of Texas and how Jackie chooses where to tour.
36:10 - The unique experience of live music in Austin.
43:20 - Jackie’s favorite food truck and eateries in Austin.
47:48 - The similarities between food and music, and what makes music ‘good’.
51:19 - The importance of the entertainment aspect of music, and why art is a privilege.
56:23 - The similarities between games, movies, and music.
1:06:51 - Jackie’s upcoming 2022 shows and how Covid is affecting the live music industry.
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