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254 - Kenny Campagnone Jan 16, 2026

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This week Bernie chats with Kenny “Match” Campagnone, a longtime IATSE Local 23 stagehand with over three decades in live production. Kenny reflects on his career in lighting and rigging, the crew culture that keeps him passionate, and the lessons he has learned from years behind the scenes. He also shares a powerful firsthand account of surviving the 2003 Station Nightclub fire and the lasting impact it’s had on his outlook, both professionally and personally.https://a.co/d/5neMXZS

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253 - Chris Bier Jan 09, 2026

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This week Bernie sits down with Chris Bier, stage manager for Duran Duran, to talk about his path from shop kid to working some of the biggest events in the world. Chris shares stories from action sports, major music tours, and international festivals while reflecting on crew camaraderie, mentoring younger techs, and why the good days of touring still outweigh the hard ones.

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252 - Lisa Deyesso Jan 02, 2026

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This week, Bernie sits down with veteran rigger Lisa Deyesso to talk about her 40-plus years in the live music industry and her book We Are The Crew!. Built from interviews with stagehands around the world, the book captures the humor, danger, sacrifice, and camaraderie of life behind the scenes. Lisa explains why these stories matter and how We Are The Crew! shines a light on a world most fans never get to see. They also discuss her ongoing effort to establish the Crew House, a long-term solution to care for crew members who too often fall through the cracks.

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251 - Rafe & Stephanie Grigar Dec 26, 2025

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This week Bernie interviews Stephanie and Rafe Grigar, hosts of Worst Foot Forward, as they share how their relationship and podcast grew out of deep, real-life conversations about healing. Stephanie describes her path from hairstyling and motherhood into psychology, neuroscience, and hypnotherapy, while Rafe traces his journey through faith, music, creativity, and therapeutic work that reshaped his sense of purpose. Together they discuss trauma, forgiveness, generational patterns, and parenting with honesty and grace, aiming to normalize therapy and offer listeners hope and practical perspectives for growth.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worst-foot-forward/id1852284178

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250 - Brandon Deaton Dec 19, 2025

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In this episode, Bernie chats with his longtime friend and fellow guitar tech Brandon Deaton. Brandon talks about supporting artists on the road, the importance of problem-solving under pressure, and building trust through preparation and consistency. He also shares insight into his current role with Cody Johnson and what it’s like watching an artist grow from clubs to arenas and stadiums.

https://www.instagram.com/bdeaton1

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249 - Courtney Cox Dec 12, 2025

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This week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with guitarist and solo artist Courtney Cox. Courtney shares her journey from a self-taught teen in Essington, PA to an internationally touring musician with The Iron Maidens and now Burning Witches. She discusses some of the risks she’s taken, such as moving to L.A., relocating to Germany, and stepping into new musical roles, all in pursuit of authentic creativity. Courtney also talks about her upcoming solo album, her love of performing, and the excitement surrounding Burning Witches’ latest release Inquisition.

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https://www.instagram.com/burningwitchesofficial

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248 - Sebastien Grainger Dec 05, 2025

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This week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Sebastien Grainger, lead singer and drummer of Death From Above 1979 and member of American Lips. Seb opens up about DFA1979’s early tours, the vocal discipline that keeps him performing at his best, and the organic, collaborative process behind the new American Lips album On Strike!. He also shares updates on upcoming DFA material, his wife Eva’s forthcoming photo book capturing the band’s early years, and how he continues to stay inspired more than two decades into his career.

https://www.instagram.com/dfa1979

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https://americanlips.bandcamp.com/album/on-strike

http://deathfromabove1979.com/

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247 - Tami Thomson Nov 28, 2025

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This week, Bernie and Lisa sit down with Dallas-based manager and Ann Arkey Productions founder Tami Thomsen. Tami discusses her journey growing up in Omaha and finding her way into the Deep Ellum music scene. She breaks down what it really takes to manage bands, adapt to an ever-changing industry, and advocate for women behind the scenes. Tami also dives into her work with Amplified Minds and the growing network of mental health resources for musicians.

https://annarkeyproductions.com/

https://amplifiedminds.org/

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246 - Blake Parish Nov 21, 2025

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On this week’s episode, Bernie sits down with Blake Parish, lead singer of the Fort Worth–based rock band Royal Sons. Blake digs into his musical upbringing and his journey from Hanna Barbarians to Royal Sons. They also talk about how sobriety shaped the new album and break down the video for the band’s latest single, “Matador.”

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245 - Fritz Grondy Nov 14, 2025

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In this week’s episode Bernie sits down with toy artist Fritz Grondy, the creative mind behind Throwaway Toyz. Fritz explains how he rescues broken and forgotten toys and rebuilds them into bizarre, beautiful new characters. He shares how a lifelong obsession with toys grew into a unique blend of art, storytelling, and upcycling.

https://www.instagram.com/throwaway_toyz

https://www.tiktok.com/@toyfritz0

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