Best Tim Chaney Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #57 with Tim "Gooch" Lougee 1:41:45

6d ago1:41:45

1:41:45

Tim Lougee, aka “Gooch” has been tour managing at the highest level for 35 years. His learned, effective outlook and approach to his work is refreshing and makes for great story telling. We visit tales over his entire career from his early days doing security at the Metro in Chicago, meeting and growing up with the Smashing Pumpkins, having to remo…

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Wonderland - Inspired by John Holmes and the Wonderland Murders 52:54

20m ago52:54

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July 1, 1981. A brutal attack at 8763 Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles leads to the bodies of 4 people, and one clinging to life. At the center of the investigation is a coked out porn star. In 2003, director James Cox recounts these events with Val Kilmer taking on the role of porn legend John Holmes. We are about to go down the rabbit hole known …

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Episode #56 with Mark "Springo" Spring 1:38:32

19d ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Mark Spring pulls no punches. He says what’s on his mind unapologetically. Springo, a Parnelli Lifetime Achievement recipient, shares sensational stories with Matt and I spanning his 40 plus year career. From his early days working for Show Lights touring huge productions with the likes of Def Leppard all the way through his 22 years as production …

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Mississippi Burning - Inspired by the Murders of James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner 59:57

14d ago59:57

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June, 1964. Three young men took part in Freedom Summer, a 3 month initiative to register black people in the South to vote. Then suddenly, they went missing. In 1988, director Alan Parker recreated these events in a phenomenal film that became nominated for Best Picture, and starred the talents of Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Gene Hackman.…

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Bernie - Inspired by the Murder of Marjorie Nugent by Bernhardt Tiede II 49:14

1M ago49:14

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In 1990, a widow meets a kindly young man at her husband’s funeral, and the two immediately kick up an engrossing friendship. This man eventually takes on the widow’s entire multimillion dollar estate, up and 6 years later, when a body is found in a deep freezer. In 2011, director Richard Linklater takes on the task of painting Bernie Tiede in the …

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The Town That Dreaded Sundown - Inspired by the Texarkana Moonlight Murders 59:53

1M ago59:53

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February 22, 1946. A young couple in Texarkana, Texas pull over for a little loving, and are forced out of their car by a man wearing a hood with two slits for eyes. The carnage that followed terrified an entire community for months, and eventually became known as the Moonlight Murders. In 1976, Director Charles B Pierce recreates these crimes in a…

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The Sound of Freedom - Inspired by Tim Ballard and Operation Triple Take 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

The Sound of Freedom was based on events in 2014, when a former Department of Homeland Security agent partners with Columbian authorities for an undercover sting targeting traffickers of children sold into sex slavery. In 2023, Jim Caviezel stars as this man, Tim Ballard, in a dramatic reenactment of this operation, which brought with it millions i…

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The Amityville Horror - Inspired by George and Kathy Lutz, and the Ronald DeFeo Jr. Murders 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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November 13, 1974. Amityville, Long Island. A man, Ronald DeFeo Jr., bursts into a bar screaming that his parents have been shot. What the police later find in this man’s home will terrify and haunt an entire community. One year later, George and Kathleen "Kathy" Lutz move their family into that same home, and almost immediately begin to notice str…

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Captain Phillips - Inspired by the Maersk Alabama Hijacking 49:25

3M ago49:25

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April 8, 2009. The U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama disembarks on a journey to Kenya, led by Captain Phillips. It would not arrive as scheduled due to an attack by Somali pirates, that would lead to several people dead. In 2013, Tom Hanks takes on the role of Captain Richard Phillips in a film that garnered 6 Oscar nominations and left everyone point…

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The Stepfather - Inspired by the John Emil List Murders 59:51

4M ago59:51

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December 7, 1971. Five bodies have been discovered in a New Jersey mansion. They have all been brutally murdered. But the husband and father is nowhere to be found. In 1987, Lost’s Terry O’Quinn starred in a film revolving around a serial killer in search of the ideal American family. A man who would kill anyone whom dare challenge his vision of pe…

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Foxcatcher - Inspired by Dave Schultz, Mark Shultz, and John du Pont 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

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January 26, 1996. An Olympian wrestler is gunned down in his own driveway located on Foxcatcher Farm, in front of his wife, for seemingly no reason at all. The perpetrator turns out to be someone of wealth and privilege. In 2014, Steve Carrell gives a career altering performance as the man who pulled the trigger, starring alongside Channing Tatum a…

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Episode #55 with Bryan Grant 1:40:18

4M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

Britannia Row came into being as a rental house for Pink Floyd to hire out their touring equipment as a way to support their crew between tours. Bryan Grant joined Britannia Row in 1979 eventually going on to purchase the company from Pink Floyd in 1984. For the last 45 years Brit Row have been at the vanguard of touring audio systems around the gl…

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American Hustle - Inspired by Melvin Weinberg, Evelyn Knight, and the ABSCAM Sting 58:29

4M ago58:29

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1978. Melvin Weinberg and Lady Evelyn Knight have been arrested for fraud, and are facing three years in prison when the FBI presents them with an offer: Come work for us, conning politicians and others into committing crimes by providing favors in exchange for cash, all under the illusion of an Arabian Sheik, and you get probation. In 2013, direct…

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Compliance - Inspired by the Strip Search Phone Call Scam 59:27

5M ago59:27

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April 2004. A young woman has been called into her bosses office at a small, Kentucky McDonald’s at the behest of a police officer’s phone call who demands compliance. What follows is a tragedy of astonishing proportions, and crimes that included unlawful imprisonment, sexual deviancy, and sexual assault. In 2012, writer and director Craig Zobel cr…

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The Strangers - Inspired by the Manson Family and Keddie Cabin 28 Murders 1:04:33

5M ago1:04:33

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August, 1969. Four people have been tasked with a mission: to murder strangers in the most gruesome fashion possible. The results of which haunted an entire nation for decades. In 2008, writer and director Bryan Bertino took this notion and crafted The Strangers, one of the most terrifying thrillers of this century, which answered the horrific ques…

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Catch Me If You Can - Inspired by Frank Abagnale Jr. 50:42

6M ago50:42

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France, 1969. After fleeing authorities in Louisiana to Europe, Frank Abagnale Jr., is apprehended in France. To this point, Frank has been suspected on counts of impersonating a pilot, a lawyer, a doctor, and eventually became an undercover agent with the FBI. In 2002, Steven Spielberg directed a dreamy retelling of Frank Abagnale Jr’s story, Catc…

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Monster - Inspired by the Crimes of Aileen Wuornos 1:01:02

6M ago1:01:02

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November 30, 1989. Aileen Wuornos has led a life of crime and debauchery, and tonight, she will segue into murder. What follows is the emergence of one of history’s most renowned serial killers. In 2003, Charlize Theron portrays Aileen in a brutal, almost empathetic look at Wuornos’ life. Prepare to journey into the mind of a Monster. This is inspi…

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Scream - Inspired by Danny Rolling aka The Gainesville Ripper 1:09:34

6M ago1:09:34

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November, 1991. Danny Rolling is charged with five counts of murder, crimes that occurred over the course of four days in August 1990 in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes extended to a triple homicide, sexual assault, and even an attempted murder. He became known as the Gainesville Ripper. In 1996, Wes Craven unleashed a new slasher film named Screa…

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Cocaine Bear - Inspired by Andrew C. Thornton II and Pablo Escobear 50:08

7M ago50:08

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It’s 1985. A former officer turned drug smuggler named Andrew Thornton has been found dead in a driveway. A short time later, a hunter discovers the body of a black bear, deceased for some time. And when they performed an autopsy, they discover the shocking truth: this bear overdosed due to a heavy intake of what some call the white tornado, or as …

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The Snowtown Murders - Inspired by the Crimes of John Bunting, James Vlassakis, Robert Wagner, and Mark Haydon 58:28

7M ago58:28

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May 1999. Several missing person reports have led investigators here to an abandoned bank vault in Snowtown, Australia. Inside the vault are several barrels containing the results of a group of evil perpetrators. In 2011, the accounts of these men were captured in a searing thriller called The Snowtown Murders. And this film was inspired by a true …

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Lost Girls - Inspired by Shannan Gilbert and the Gilgo Beach Murders 1:14:42

7M ago1:14:42

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It’s May 1, 2010, 4:51 am. A young woman named Shannan Gilbert calls 911, the phone call lasts 23 minutes. It’s not until a neighbor calls 911 that the police arrive, nearly an hour later. By then, Shannan Gilbert has vanished. Her mother, Mari Gilbert, is a force of nature who refuses to let her disappearance go unchecked, which leads to the disco…

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Inspired By A True Story - Trailer 0:54

7M ago0:54

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We all love true crime and the movies they inspire, but have you ever wondered how TRUE that story is? Welcome to Inspired by a true story, where every two weeks, our award-winning podcast hosts and film critics discuss the genuine details that have inspired some of the most memorable true crime movies around. Each episode will break down the crime…

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Episode #54 with Chris Adamson 1:55:37

8M ago1:55:37

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Chris Adamson is one of the true legends we have in our industry. He started his career in the late 60’s carting band equipment around Britain for several London bands eventually hooking up with Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Chris went on to work with several prominent bands like Emerson Lake & Palmer, Roxy Music and Steely Dan but is most known for…

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Episode #53 - Chris & Matt catching up after 8 months 1:15:35

9M ago1:15:35

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Matt and I return after an 8 month break to catch up on things. We discuss the state of the industry, touch on tour safety, sustainability and mental health. We also get into our continued love of music and the dangers of going down You Tube rabbit holes. It is good to be back at it again.By Chris & Matt Kansy

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Tim and Sandy from Too Much Joy 58:02

9M ago58:02

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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK talk to Tim and Sandy from Too Much Joy about the band's best song ever.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Too Much Joy

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Best Song I Ever Wrote -Barron Ryan 39:32

10M ago39:32

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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK talk to pianist and composer Barron Ryan about finding a 40 year old love song written by long deceased songwriter Don Feagin for his wife Linda and putting music to the song to create a beautiful legacy. This is quite a story and you don't want to miss it.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Barron Ryan

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Best Song I Ever Wrote -Vic Wayne from Star Collector 59:03

10M ago59:03

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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK talk to Vic Wayne from Canadian rockers Star Collector about his pick for the Best Song I Ever Wrote.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Vic Wayne

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Mark Watson from Mark Watson Band 54:44

10M ago54:44

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DJ Gil and DJ BK welcome Chicago musician Mark Watson from the Mark Watson Band to talk about his pick for the Best Song I Ever Wrote.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Mark Watson

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Dag Juhlin From Sunshine Boys 1:04:58

11M ago1:04:58

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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK talk to talented songwriter Dag Juhlin from Sunshine Boys and the Slugs about his Best Song I Ever Wrote.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Dag Juhlin

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Bob and Jessica from Rolling Numbers 32:47

12M ago32:47

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DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK welcome guests Bob and Jessica from the Chicago Rock Band Rolling Numbers. Find out their pick for their best song and why they call their music American Cosmic Rock.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Rolling Numbers

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Dolph Chaney 45:45

12M ago45:45

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Dj Gil Golden and DJ BK ask Big Stir Records artist Dolph Chaney to pick the "Best Song I Ever Wrote." We had such a great time talking to Dolph about his song and music.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Dolph Chaney

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Jeff Whalen from Tsar and Brothers Steve 54:27

1y ago54:27

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Dj Gil and DJ BK ask Jeff Whalen, solo artist and frontman for Tsar and Brothers Steve to pick the "Best Song I Ever Wrote." We had such a great time talking to Jeff about his song and music.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Jeff Whalen

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Dave and Simone from Kid Gulliver 52:08

1y ago52:08

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Dj Gil and DJ BK talk to Dave and Simone from the Boston rock band Kid Gulliver about Dave's pick for the Best Song He Ever Wrote. This is a great inside look at the story of an awesome song.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Kid Gulliver

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Moe Berg from The Pursuit of Happiness 55:41

1y ago55:41

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Moe Berg from the great Canadian power pop rock band The Pursuit of Happiness is our guest. He tells us his "Best Song I Ever Wrote," and we get the amazing story behind the song. Don't miss this interview with one of rock's great songwriters.

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Colin Burns from Gal Gun 40:28

1y ago40:28

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We welcome Colin Burns from the Chicago rock band Gal Gun to tell us his pick for the Best Song I Ever Wrote. We get into the details on the lyrics and the music.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK/Colin Burns from Gal Gun

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Tamar Berk 58:56

1y ago58:56

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We ask Tamar Berk to tell us her "Best Song I Ever Wrote." We get the amazing true story behind the song.By DJ Gil Golden

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Brad Thayer from The Glad Machine 52:36

1y ago52:36

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We ask Brad Thayer of the rock band The Glad Machine to tell us his "Best Song I Ever Wrote." We get the amazing true story behind the song.By DJ Gil Golden/DJ BK with Brad Thayer

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - The Adam Brown 55:32

1y ago55:32

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DJ Gil and DJ BK ask indie rocker The Adam Brown his pick for the "Best Song I Ever Wrote." We dig deep into the story of the song and it is a good one. This was a fun enlightening interview with the talented Canadian artist.By DJ Gil Golden

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Best Song I Ever Wrote - Bill G from Bishops Daredevil Stunt Club 40:40

1y ago40:40

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For our debut episode, we talk with Bill G. from the fantastic Chicago power pop rock band Bishops Daredevil Stunt Club about the Best Song He Ever Wrote.By KirkFox

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Episode #52 with Chris Chaney 1:41:25

1+ y ago1:41:25

1:41:25

Chris Chaney has been in more bands and has played bass guitar on more records and soundtracks than he can remember. He tells Matt and I great stories from both the road and studio. Chris also gets into how exciting and touching it was to play at his best friend Taylor Hawkins tribute shows in London and Los Angeles. He shares some tribute highligh…

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Episode #51 with Danny Carey 1:27:07

2y ago1:27:07

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Danny Carey and I have spent countless hours talking about music while on the road together. In this episode we welcome the Tool drummer to continue the conversation. We explore our favorite drummers, our deep love of prog rock and our genuine passion for all things music. We also talk about the song writing process and how beat and riffing ideas e…

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Episode #50 with Jake Berry 1:52:44

2y ago1:52:44

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To celebrate Radio Check’s 50th episode, we welcome none other than Mr. Show Biz himself, Jake Berry. We discuss his early days in Devon driving feed trucks where his chance meeting with Rick Wakeman gave him his first opportunity in the music business all the way thru his touring days with AC/DC, Metallica, the Rolling Stones, U2 and so much more.…

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Episode #49 with Joe Paul Slaby 1:33:41

2y ago1:33:41

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Matt and I reconvene after a 3-month hiatus with drum tech and all-around great guy Joe Paul Slaby. We get into our long touring history together as well as some of the great drummers he has worked with over the years like Danny Carey, Josh Freeze and Stephen Perkins. What an incredible trip down memory lane. This is a can’t miss episode. Please al…

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Episode #48 with Jerry Harvey 1:25:41

2y ago1:25:41

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In this episode we chat with monitor mixer, inventor, and entrepreneur Jerry Harvey. Listen as he shares stories of finding his way into the concert touring industry, and how he developed the dual driver in ear monitor out of necessity while working for Van Halen. Jerry goes on to explain how his first company “Ultimate Ears” started, and what his …

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Episode #47 with Kurt Wagner 1:32:49

2+ y ago1:32:49

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In this episode we “check-it” with Kurt “Slap Daddy” Wagner. Those of you who are familiar with Kurt know him as the stage manager to mega acts like the Rolling Stones, Guns n Roses, Cher, Prince, Billy Joel, Roger Waters and so many others. We chat about how he got his start at the Royal Oak Theater in Detroit and how the comedian Gallagher convin…

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Episode #46 - Health and Wellness on the Road 1:26:59

2+ y ago1:26:59

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In this episode, Matt and I discuss the importance of health & wellness while on the road. Matt’s experience as a registered dietitian, health coach and former touring carpenter gives him a unique perspective on the challenges we face on tour. We discuss the importance of restorative sleep, good eating habits and a path forward to healthy touring. …

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Episode #45 with Ray Winkler 1:33:37

2+ y ago1:33:37

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Mark Fisher was Ray Winkler’s external architecture examiner at University College in London before hiring him on at Mark Fisher Studios, with his indoctrination to the company, U2’s “Popmart” and the Rolling “Stones Bridges to Babylon”. We discuss his years working with Mark on Cirque du Soleil’s “KA”, the Beijing Olympics, U2’s “360” all the way …

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Episode #44 with John " Bugzee" Hougdahl 1:53:14

2+ y ago1:53:14

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John “Bugzee” Hougdahl got into the music industry by dumping a beer down a guitar player’s chest soaking the guitar. He went on to cut his teeth with 70s rock bands Nazareth, Uriah Heep and the Pat Travers Band before getting his first production manager gig with Blue Öyster Cult in 1981. From there it was off to the big time with Mötley Crüe, Kis…

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Episode #43 with Kille Knobel 1:43:06

2+ y ago1:43:06

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Kille Knobel went to the California Institute of Arts with the mind of becoming an actor. When she discovered acting wasn’t for her, she side shifted over to Cal Art’s theater department and fell in love stage lighting modern dance. From her days at Cal Arts, Kille has since gone on to become one of our industry’s most versatile lighting minds, hav…

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Episode #42 with Wob & Chris Roberts 1:45:43

3y ago1:45:43

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Brothers Wob and Chris Roberts have a combined 70 years in concert touring. From their humble beginnings playing in garage bands in the UK, they have risen to industry prominence as two of the most sought after production managers in our business. Their parallel journeys throughout the decades have been filled with friendly jealousy and respect. Th…

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