Best Amphitheater Podcasts (2024)

Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. It was an absolute thrill to talk to today’s guest, Michael Benjamin about July 6, 2012 at SPAC. It was a thrill for two main reasons: First, I knew I was talking with a real fan about a genuinely exciting show, because he drove over …

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Penrose funeral home owners accept plea deal in federal case, vacating trial 4:50

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The owners of the Return to Nature funeral home, where 190 decomposing bodies were found, have told the federal court hearing their case they want to change their plea.

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Inside: Riyadh Season Noche UFC at Sphere 22:18

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BONUS EPISODE – Tomorrow, on Mexican Independence Day weekend, UFC is gearing up to host Riyadh Season Noche UFC, which will honor Mexico's rich history and vibrant culture. Oh... and did we mention... it's the first sporting event to be hosted at Sphere in Las Vegas? On this special episode we chat with Heidi Noland, Sr. VP of Global Brand & Creat…

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Native Food Trucks are a Family Affair 5:01

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Native food trucks are becoming more popular to start family-owned and operated businesses. Image: Anne O’Keefe and Frankie Jackson’s Food Truck “Wanna Wotapi.” Courtesy of Travis ZimmermanBy Minnesota Native News

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Episode 9: Business Owner and Proud Resident of MidCity District with Chef Lauren of Tamarind Island Grille 21:51

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In this episode, we interview Chef Lauren from Tamarind Island Grille. We discuss Chef Lauren's background, her journey from New York to Huntsville, Alabama, and her experience running a restaurant and catering business. We also talk about the menu creation process, popular dishes, and the future of Tamarind Island Grille. Chef Lauren's passion for…

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Natalie Caplan 1:03:38

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Peel back the wrapper of some English chocolate and put on your favorite Tori Amos album – we’re headed to Los Angeles to chat with Natalie Caplan, Vice President of Entertainment for ArenaNetwork, Venue Coalition & Theater Network. Natalie tells us about her job and how they empower and assist independent venues – providing important resources and…

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How water in Southern Colorado’s rivers gets divvied up before crossing state lines 4:44

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The Rio Grande and Arkansas Rivers are critical resources providing water for homes, farms, industry and recreation.

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Fairplay’s ‘Burro Days’ clops along into its 75th year 4:23

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Teams of two—one donkey and one human—took on the 30-mile course for the final event of the weekend known as Burro Days.

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10/31/21 @ The MGM Grand w/ James Del 1:30:48

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. With all of the lore and inside jokes of the Phish universe, conspiracy theories are part and parcel of being a superfan. When we learn the lyrics to new songs, see the artwork announcing a new tour, or even an offhand comment from a band…

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Anangong Miigaading - “Star Wars: A New Hope” Released in Ojibwe Language 5:01

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This week, we hear about how the box-office hit, Star Wars: A New Hope returns to the big screen in one of Minnesota’s Indigenous languages.By Minnesota Native News

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Colorado Springs mayor, city staff will meet with operators of Ford Amphitheater after widespread noise complaints 2:23

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A city councilmember who lives near the venue said residents “are speaking truth.”

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Adina Erwin 46:53

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Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way! Head to the Atlantic Terminal at the crossroads of Flatbush Ave and Atlantic Ave as we visit the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We chat with Adina Erwin, Executive Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of the venue and learn all about this one-of-kind arena nestled in the middle…

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Mondegreen Recap! w/Stub Me Down and Scott King 1:55:46

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Send us a text It's been about 2 weeks since Phish's 11th festival, and we are just starting to come back to Earth. Luckily, I am joined by the best to recap those 4 amazing days in Delaware. Skinny and JW of the "Stub Me Down" podcast, along with Scott King, have a free-form conversation to reflect, rank, and simply shoot the breeze about Phish's …

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More than 100 people were treated for heat illnesses during a Colorado Springs air show. Could more have been done to prevent it? 2:09

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Organizers said the Club Q shooting taught them how to better track patients on site with a new app-tracked wristband system.

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Why do people compete in the Colorado State Fair? For some it’s continuing tradition, for others it means trying new things 2:26

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Baking, fine arts, livestock shows and more – people of all ages vie for blue ribbons in hundreds of different competitions at the Colorado State Fair.

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Mikwendaagoziwag & Dispensaries 5:03

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This week on Minnesota Native News, the celebration of life and remembrance of those lost in the Sandy Lake Tragedy that took place in Northern Minnesota in the 1800s. And, a look at why Native Cannabis dispensaries have been operating while the rest are still waiting to open. Chandra Colvin has more.…

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Episode 8: Preserving the Sound: Rodney Hall of FAME Recording on Legacy & Innovation in Music 24:47

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In this episode of the Makers of MidCity podcast, host Clark Dunn and Nadia Niakossary Sr. Director of Development for RCP Companies interviews Rodney Hall, a prominent figure in the recording studio business. They discuss the evolution of the recording studio industry, the impact of technology on music production, and the importance of preserving …

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7/14/19 @ Alpine Valley w/ Chris Bojar 1:27:46

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. You know, everybody has their own standards for what constitutes a “special” Phish show: a killer setlist, monster jams, rarities, meeting up with old friends, making new friends, going to your hometown venue, and more. I mean, that’s…

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Fabrice Sergent 35:24

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Grab your laptop and throw those rock hands in the air because we’re chatting with Fabrice Sergent, Leader & Co-Founder of Bandsintown. Fabrice takes us through the history of the company, which is the largest concert discovery platform in the world. He explains how Bandsintown alerts fans when their favorite artists come to town and helps them dis…

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Coventry: 20 Years Later 44:07

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Send us a text Hey all, I'm testing out an idea for a late-summer episode about Coventry. For several reasons, I always figured that it would be impossible to do an Attendance Bias episode about Coventry because...well...who would be biased in thinking that Coventry was a great show because they were there?! BUT a listener emailed me with what I th…

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6/22/00 @ AmSouth Amphitheater w/ Thom Epps 1:10:05

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s special guest is a returning champion: Thom Epps, who was a guest on attendance bias way back in the summer of 2020, when the podcast was just getting off the ground. Somehow, with the excitement on my part of hosting a podcas…

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Episode 7: Crafting Experiences: Keys to Success in Huntsville’s Hospitality Industry with Cody Morgan of Octo Hospitality 25:39

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Cody Morgan of Octo Hospitality discusses the challenges and opportunities of the hospitality industry, the importance of creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere, and the need for continuous training and improvement. She also touches on the unique aspects of the Huntsville community and the goal of offering fresh and innovative experiences to c…

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A list of the best trees to plant on the Front Range as recommended by experts 4:52

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The Front Range Tree Recommendation List includes over 200 varieties of tree that were evaluated and rated by experts in the industry based on decades of experience. It aims to serve as a single reference point for professionals to use and share with customers.

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So you want to plant a tree on the Front Range? A new list can help you choose the right one 5:02

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A recently updated list that recommends Front Range trees was put together by CSU academics, staff at the Denver Botanic Gardens and tree care professionals.

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Remembering the night The Doors shook Colorado Springs, half a century later 6:40

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Fans can listen to a bootleg recording of the concert in an underground archive at Colorado College.

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Marissa Dionne 44:47

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New England here we come! Join us in Somers, Connecticut, as we talk with Marissa Dionne, VP of Marketing for Oak View Group. Marissa gives us an overview of OVG, where she is primarily focused on marketing for venue management, hospitality, parking, and arena and theatre alliances, for the company. She oversees marketing and provides support for 4…

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Headlines 7/18/24 5:01

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This week, two examples in Minnesota that support the larger “Land Back” movement across Indian Country, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s new Chief Executive, urban Native-led organizations celebrate during a collaborative open house, and a new tribally operated recreational marijuana dispensary now open in Minnesota.…

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10/31/95 @ The Rosemont Horizon w/ Jamie Boldt 1:32:55

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s special guest is Jamie Boldt, and boy, did he pick a winner to review today: 10/31/95 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois. Regular listeners of Attendance Bias will note that The Who was THE band for me as I made the tran…

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The End of an Era... changes, updates, etc! 6:24

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There has been...a lot going on. In this episode, I'm talking about the future of this podcast, my website, and more. I'm so sorry to leave you hanging! But hope you'll join me in my other endeavors. ✨ My NEW website: https://leanne.studio ✨ Leanne's Little Art Chats Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/78q3kUjnmymusxAYm6n6Kv - - - Thank you for …

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Episode 6: Designing the Beat: Brian Manley on Crafting MidCity's Creative Pulse 23:54

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Brian Manley, graphic designer and creative director of MidCity District and the camp, discusses his background and the creative process behind designing for MidCity. He talks about his love for music and how it influences his design work. The conversation also touches on the connection between the camp and Mid-City District, the importance of crea…

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Tighten those laces and grab your adventure gear because we’re headed to The City of Trees, Boise, to chat with Michael Cullen, Assistant Director of Marketing & Brand Development at ExtraMile Arena. Michael guides us through his adventure as well as fun facts and tips about all things Boise and Idaho. Whether it’s late nights organizing merch at t…

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Flocking Outside CODA: A Miniseries About Goose From 3 Phish Lifers 1:31:09

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Send us a text Episode Playlist The Improbable, Unstoppable Rise of Goose, by Charlie Werzel for The Atlantic Welcome back, everyone! Today, Megan Glionna and Brian Brinkman of The Helping Friendly Podcast join Attendance Bias as we morph back into "Flocking Outside: A Miniseries About Goose From 3 Phish Lifers." About a year ago, the three of us r…

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Ludlow Massacre site receives restoration grant from National Park Service 15:04

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An attack by national guard troops on mine workers north of Trinidad is considered a turning point in the history of the U.S.

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Owámniyomni Restoration 5:00

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A newly appointed Dakota-led design team restoring Owámniyomni, also known as St. Anthony Falls has plans to transform the Minneapolis site into a space that centers the land and its Indigenous history. Photo: A design sketch of Owámniyomni envisioning the land after its restoration by a Dakota-led design team. Courtesy of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.…

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Ancient Venues: Amphitheatre of Capua 49:29

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BONUS EPISODE – Pack your bags for Italy and dust off some clues with us as we dig into our first episode of a new ongoing bonus series – Ancient Venues. For this first episode we take a look at the Amphitheatre of Capua (Anfiteatro Campano), located in modern day Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy. We are joined by Valerie Higgins, Associate Professo…

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4/6/94 @ The Concert Hall w/ Brian Blatt 1:15:00

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest, Brian Blatt, takes us back 30 years to April 6, 1994 at the Concert Hall in Toronto, Ontario. Phish had just started their spring tour promoting Hoist, but also showcasing their increasing ability to play anything and e…

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Episode 5: Shaping Huntsville's Sound: Olivia Christian on Marketing the Orion Amphitheater 33:35

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Olivia Christian, the marketing director for TVG Hospitality operator of the Orion Amphitheater, discusses her background and the process of marketing the venue. She talks about the excitement of seeing a world-class venue being built in her hometown of Huntsville and the importance of community engagement and sustainability. Olivia shares her pass…

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Are there turquoise mines in Colorado? Yes! Hear more from a Cripple Creek turquoise miner 6:53

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Clint Cross of North Star Turquoise has been mining turquoise near Cripple Creek for decades.

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Upcoming Two-Spirit Powwow Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Identity 5:02

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This week, we discuss Two-Spirit Identity within Native Communities and the upcoming Two-Spirit Powwow in Minneapolis. The Third Annual Two Spirit Pow Wow will be at South High School in Minneapolis on July 13th, 2024.By Minnesota Native News

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Rev those engines and join us in Motor City as we head north to talk with Kim Klein, VP of Marketing & Communications for 313 Presents in Detroit, Michigan. We learn all about 313 Presents, which oversees Little Caesars Arena, Fox Theatre (Detroit), Comerica Park, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre…

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7/4/00 @ Camden w/ Will Little 1:27:13

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. When I began this podcast, I didn’t know too much about the key shows of the end of 1.0. The years 1999 and 2000 weren’t exactly lost to me, but it was harder then than it is now to get the most recent recordings. And even if you were luc…

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AICHO Indigenous Writers Series 5:01

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This week, we’ll hear from the organizers of an Indigenous Writers Series in Duluth. The American Indian Housing Community Housing Organization, or AICHO, recently hosted State Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and the award-winning author Linda LeGarde Grover. Image: Moderator Jill Doerfler, Ph.D., Linda LeGarde Grover, and Gwen Westerman during the Q&…

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Episode 4: From Vision to Venture: Remy Gross on Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, and Building Success 21:26

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Remy Gross, co-founder of RCP Companies, discusses his background in real estate development and entrepreneurship. He shares his passion for supporting entrepreneurs and the work he does with the Apollo Foundation and Generator. Remy emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and finding the right people to build a successful business…

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12/2/97 @ The Spectrum w/ Matt Hoffman 1:15:20

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Send us a text Hi everybody and welcome to today’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today’s guest, Matt Hoffman, takes us back to an instant classic: December 2, 1997 at The Philadelphia Spectrum, the first night of a 2-night run that has since been released officially by Live Phish. The fall 1997 tour has been reviewed …

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LIVE at EVMC 2024: Chad Brown 56:00

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Live from the Mile High City – join us as we talk with Chad Brown, Colorado sports legend, in front of a live audience at the 2024 Event & Venue Marketing Conference in Denver, Colorado. Chad won a NCAA championship in football with the Colorado Buffaloes, played 15 years in the NFL (including two Super Bowl appearances and 3 Pro Bowls), is a footb…