{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/05db9598-9baf-443a-ab69-21a77284c034/686bcdcc91efcd9815fcf58e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 216: Ryan Tedder (pt.3) |  How to Win in Music and Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b76666169562d85de9508f/1751892370089-aa44a687-e45e-4cde-8a8e-11310e3384c7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the biggest songs on earth – a creative force whose melodies have shaped generations. From crafting timeless anthems with Beyoncé, Adele, and Taylor Swift to leading OneRepublic to global dominance, he’s not just a hitmaker – he’s an architect of modern music.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Ryan Tedder rips the veil off fame and fortune, revealing the hidden costs of success, the brutal truths no one talks about, and his unfiltered blueprint for building wealth, longevity, and creative mastery in a world obsessed with trends. He dives deep into why most artists fail, how boredom became his superpower, and what it actually takes to build a legacy that lasts.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t an interview. It’s a wake-up call for every creator chasing relevance in 2025 and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>And The Writer Is… Ryan Tedder! (Part 3)</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Joe London, Ross Golan, &amp; Jad Saad</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>00:52 His Morning Routine That Changed Everything</p><p>02:06 How Boredom Made Him Creative</p><p>03:40 The Hidden Dark Side of Fame</p><p>05:50 Justin Timberlake’s Brutal Warning</p><p>10:15 Fame is a Prison: Stories from the Top</p><p>14:14 Why He Hid His Singing Talent as a Kid</p><p>17:25 Lady Gaga’s Secret Ambition Revealed</p><p>20:55 Money Makes You a Target</p><p>23:02 His Dream: Rich But Unknown</p><p>25:26 Investing Millions Outside Music</p><p>27:05 Why Famous Artists Go Broke</p><p>31:02 Getting Dropped Saved His Career</p><p>36:13 What $50 Million a Year Really Means</p><p>39:22 NMPA Sponsor Break</p><p>41:01 Labels Want You Wild &amp; Broke</p><p>44:40 Can You Win Without Flexing?</p><p>47:12 Managers Who Destroy Artists’ Careers</p><p>50:52 Why Tate McRae Is Built Different</p><p>53:37 OneRepublic’s Secret to Longevity</p><p>57:12 Sync Deals vs Streaming: Where Money Really Is</p><p>01:00:52 His Songwriting Secrets &amp; ‘God Moments’</p><p>01:05:00 How He Stays Creative After 20+ Years</p><p>01:09:00 The Role of Trust in Hit-Making</p><p>01:13:00 Stories of Working With DJs &amp; Pop Stars</p><p>01:17:00 The Future of Music &amp; AI’s Impact</p><p>01:21:00 His Philosophy on Work Ethic &amp; Success</p><p>01:25:00 Final Words: Advice to Creators</p><p>01:29:00 Outro</p>","author_name":"And The Writer Is"}