"Yeah, I F*cked That Up" Podcast To Focus On Failure & Redemption

 Do you know what has become an unfortunate meme in today's society? The refusal to admit a mistake. Consider the trivial: In 2019, President Donald Trump introduces Apple CEO Tim Cook as "Tim Apple." It's an innocent mistake. Could happen to anybody. End of story. But the story refuses to die after Trump refutes actual video and audio evidence and claims he said, "Tim Cook Apple."

How about more serious mistakes? Russia sells Alaska to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million and still refuses to admit what a blunder that was. Can you imagine our world today if Russia owned Alaska? Putin would probably be invading Canada.

Or how about the literary geniuses who rejected J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter novel? There were twelve of them. One editor was so sure Rowling's work would be a flop that he had advised her to immediately begin looking for a part-time day job.

People mess up all the time. We all do. That's why I'm excited about a new podcast about screwing up royally.

 Interval Presents, Warner Music Group’s (WMG) in-house podcast network, has unveiled details about its new series and released the trailer for Yeah, I F*cked That Up. The interview series premiering Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with featured guests Kelly Rowland and Steven Van Zandt is hosted by Grammy-nominated hitmaker Billy Mann, who has produced and written songs for some of the world’s most well-known musicians over the course of his 25+ year career.

The series, produced by Silver Sound, challenges the stigma of failure as Mann highlights stories of defeat from prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Yeah, I F*cked That Up joins Interval Presents' growing slate of audio programming.  

Inspired by his personal experiences, Mann delves into the humanity behind success in Yeah, I F*cked That Up, stripping away the polished exterior to explore stories of failure, redemption and personal growth. In the episodes, Mann engages with a diverse lineup of famous guests who have weathered their fair share of struggles and professional setbacks during their careers.

The full guest lineup includes Kelly Rowland, Steven Van Zandt, Renée Elise Goldsberry, L.A. Reid, Liz Gillies, Aly & AJ, Hari Kondabolu, Evan Handler, Jill Kargman, Peter Asher, and Chely Wright.

According to Warner Music, "Yeah, I F*cked That Up aims to inspire, enlighten and entertain listeners with candid and revealing conversations as they learn from the brightest stars’ best—and worst—experiences building endurance on the way to the top." 

“In a small screen world of autotuning faces and voices where we tend to only post our highlights, my goal in creating this show is to remind listeners that it’s actually the scary, vulnerable moments of self-doubt and failure that often turn out to be the best breeding ground for growth and success,” expressed Billy Mann, host of the Yeah, I F*cked That Up series. “I’m so excited to partner with Interval Presents to share these inspiring --and sometimes surprising) -- anecdotes from so many favorite names in entertainment with an audience that is surely navigating its own unique paths and obstacles.” 

"I was really intrigued by Billy’s idea for Yeah, I F*cked That Up, a heartfelt and inspirational show with compelling stories about not only regret and loss, but also triumph and success,” said Allan Coye, general manager of Interval Presents and WMG's senior vice president of Digital Strategy & Business Development. “Authenticity is important for every Interval Presents show, and we know this series will resonate—the topics will touch many chords, but do so from a place of care, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness.”  

Listen to the Yeah, I F*cked That Up podcast trailer. The first two episodes will premiere Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays following the launch.