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Almost Live…Nashville reclaims #1 ranking in Music Interviews & #1 spot in Music on Apple Podcast Charts
Upcoming guests include musician Phil Vassar & singer/bassist Suzi Quatro
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 09, 2025) – Veteran Nashville music producer Tony Mantor, host and producer of the popular Almost Live…Nashville podcast, has signed a worldwide distribution deal with Bleav, a premier audio and video network that produces, distributes, and sells a diverse range of sports and lifestyle content.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Mantor’s podcast to Bleav,” said Cam Rogers, Community Director at Bleav. “Tony brings a unique voice to the entertainment conversation, blending decades of industry experience with insightful interviews that shine a light on both established names and the rising stars behind the scenes. We’re excited for our community to connect with Tony’s stories and join him on this journey.”
Almost Live… Nashville podcast recently celebrated its one year anniversary by reclaiming its #1 ranking in both the Music Interviews and the overall Music categories on Apple Podcasts Charts. Mantor’s podcast features thought-provoking conversations, insider perspectives and behind-the-scenes stories from a worldly group of celebrity guests from music, television and entertainment from both the modern age to decades past.
Since launching, Almost Live…Nashville has surpassed more than 200,000 downloads and has been listened to in 104 countries and over 1,042 cities worldwide. Featured guests have included Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan (click to listen), GRAMMY nominated American pop music singer Taylor Dayne (click to listen), Genesis guitarist & British musician Steve Hackett (click to listen), British rocker Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull (click to listen), American musician and recording artist Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish (click to listen), among others. New episodes publish every other week on Tuesday at 6p EST/5p CST and are available across all major podcast streaming platforms including Bleav, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and iHeart.
About Almost Live…Nashville Podcast:
Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness – Why Not Me? – Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.
About Bleav:
Bleav is a premier audio and video network that produces, distributes, and sells a diverse range of sports and lifestyle content. With over 500 shows, Bleav reaches audiences across all major podcast platforms, YouTube, social media, regional sports TV networks, streaming video services, and FAST TV. It’s the ultimate destination for hosts, fans and brands alike, providing something for everyone.
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