Alan Chappell on Music, Law & AI: How a Rocker Became Ad Tech’s Privacy Voice

Alan Chappell is a privacy attorney, musician, and the creator of The Monopoly Report podcast — and he might just be the busiest man in ad tech. In this episode, Kick & Snare host Michael Nevins sits down with Alan to explore his winding path from songwriting with Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, to advising global media and advertising companies on privacy and policy. They cover: 🎸 Growing up musical — and recording with legends like Jimmy Ienner and Jerry Harrison ⚖️ How his legal and creative sides coexist 💡 What songwriters and creators should know about AI, copyright, and data ethics 🧠 Balancing a law career, family life, and creative projects 🤖 The future of music in an AI-driven world 🎧 Listen to more episodes at https://www.kickandsnare.llc/kick-sna... 👉 Follow: *Michael Nevins on LinkedIn:   / michaelnevins   *Alan Chappell on LinkedIn:   / alan-chapell-90711b   *Kick & Snare on YouTube:    / @kickandsnarellc   #Kick&Snare #Podcast #AlanChappell #MusicTech #AdTech #PrivacyLaw #AIandMusic #MichaelNevins 00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Alan Chappell 00:03:13 - Balancing law, music & family life 00:08:17 - Early career: from Jupiter Research to law school 00:12:34 - Working with Jimmy Ienner & Jerry Harrison 00:20:50 - The songwriting process & creative discipline 00:29:04 - Recording, demos & production insights 00:43:39 - AI, ethics & the future of creative industries 00:55:01 - Advice for songwriters & creators 00:58:12 - Concert stories & why Neil Young still matters 01:00:21 - Final thoughts & takeaways