{"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-ab69-21a77284c034/68da8667acc34956e68c4fe6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 222: Ed Sheeran | Inside The Craft of a Songwriter’s Songwriter","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b76666169562d85de9508f/1759152383961-f3da95e6-57b0-450e-9c4a-bc74a7c24fa4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today's guest is quite literally one of the greatest songwriters of all time.</p><p>He also happens to be one of the biggest artists of all time. Imagine that.</p><p>This legend needs no introduction...</p><p><br></p><p>And the writer is... Ed Sheeran!</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by our friends at NMPA.</p><p>A huge thank you to our sponsors.</p><p><br></p><p>NMPA fights for songwriters' rights, ensuring fair pay and protection.</p><p>Check them out at NMPA.org and follow them on social media at ⁨@NMPAorg⁩</p><p><br></p><p>Splice is the industry’s top sample library—royalty-free for all. It empowers creators with its incredible library and ethical AI tools, supporting original artists every step of the way.</p><p>Download Splice today and follow them on social media at ⁨@splice⁩</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:02:05 - Ed and Ross Reconnect</p><p>00:04:41 - From Rap Battles to Shaping His Songwriting</p><p>00:07:07 - Painting as Creative Outlet</p><p>00:09:13 - Emotional Ties to Songs, Writing Honest Songs for Himself and Others</p><p>00:12:05 - Childhood Music: Beatles, Dylan, and Irish Trad Influences</p><p>00:15:07 - Fatherhood’s Impact: Balancing Music and Family</p><p>00:16:26 - Ed Sings His First Song!</p><p>00:18:30 - Ed Sings, Ross Tests His Song Memory</p><p>00:20:27 - The Key to Confidence Starts With....</p><p>00:22:10 - Advice: Navigating the Music Industry’s Challenges</p><p>00:24:20 - Where Ed Gets His 'Buzz' From Music</p><p>00:25:50 - The Thing That Made His Songwriting 'Stick'</p><p>00:28:35 - No Plan B: Why He Never Gave Up</p><p>00:30:04 - Discovery by Jamie Foxx: Breaking into the Scene</p><p>00:36:14 - Mid-Roll Ad: NMPA Fighting for Songwriters</p><p>00:36:52 - Mid-Roll Ad: Splice Supporting Creators with AI</p><p>00:44:11 - First Cuts: Writing for Olly Murs and One Direction</p><p>00:46:58 - Creative Process</p><p>00:52:12 - The Lawsuit That Changed Everything</p><p>00:55:49 - Protecting Songwriters: Why No Union Exists</p><p>01:05:57 - Making \"Perfect\" to Prove Himself After the Lawsuit</p><p>01:12:49 - Advice to Young Songwriters...</p><p>01:14:03 - Legacy Songs: What Ed Wants His Grandkids to Hear</p><p>01:15:23 - Family Over Fame: Being a Present Dad</p><p>01:20:38 - Songs Ed’s Jealous Of</p><p>01:23:46 - Closing: Ed’s Gratitude and Future Plans</p><p><br></p><p>And The Writer Is...</p><p>Hosted by Ross Golan</p><p>Executive produced by Joe London and Jad Saad</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on socials at <a href=\"https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCySxr2WDpgkNJp6jTJB9agA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;@andthewriteris&nbsp;</a>​</p>","author_name":"And The Writer Is"}