{"id":96658,"date":"2026-07-31T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=96658"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:31:59","slug":"jeff-schubert-chats-with-ep-about-one-stupid-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2026\/07\/jeff-schubert-chats-with-ep-about-one-stupid-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Schubert Chats With EP About ‘One Stupid Owner’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We caught up with Jeff Schubert<\/a> and had a chat about his latest release, ‘One Stupid Owner<\/a>‘.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How did ‘One Stupid Owner’ come together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had a great time shooting my two other sports comedy music videos, ‘I\u2019m The Quarterback’, and ‘GOAT Debate Over’. So, once I was inspired to write ‘One Stupid Owner’ (OSO), I already had a formula for how to get it done. I was fortunate that my two key crew members, Jonathan Cocco and Ari Halpern, were available to work with me on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you use comedy to tell this story?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the great things about comedy is it can get people to lower their guard and maybe consider a point of view they would not have otherwise. I\u2019ve done it in short films; the same philosophy applies here. Besides, I don\u2019t think YouTube or social media feeds need another hot-take specialist! This was a fun creative way to express myself a little differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you enjoy about playing Crazy Old-Head?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m an artist, but I also have a background in social work – Playing Crazy Old-Head allows me to ditch the social worker side of my personality and fully embrace my grumpy \u201cget off my lawn\u201d sports fan persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you mix real sports topics with comedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You put a mirror up to real issues, regardless of whether it\u2019s sports, politics, relationships; create a heightened or exaggerated character or situation that people can relate to and BAM! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was your favourite part of making the song?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all honesty, probably when I get the idea. I get and have forgotten a lot of ideas, but when I get one that\u2019s love at first sight and I know it\u2019s one I want to pursue, it\u2019s like I get a power surge. I feel most alive in these moments. Recording the song for the first time is pretty cool too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was it like directing and starring in the video?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directing myself works because I’m also the writer and completely locked into the character.  If preparation with the other performers and department heads is taken care of before shooting (which I always strive for) it makes it very doable. Not sure I would want to direct myself in something I didn\u2019t write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do sports and music work well together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional athletes are incredible – They tell an amazing story. Music has the ability to enhance any story and amplify whatever emotion you are trying to get across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can fans expect from you next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m working on a solo album of non-comedy music. You will definitely get to see more of my social worker side as I delve psychologically into issues both personal and collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m excited for people to hear that side of me. Can\u2019t wait to share it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anything else you’d like to share before we wrap up?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a fan of Major League Baseball and have thoughts about whether MLB should have a salary cap, watch ‘One Stupid Owner’, then let me know in the comments whether you agree or disagree. I’d love to hear your thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out more about Jeff Schubert and his music online on his official website<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

\"Jeff