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201 - Sara Higgins

In this episode, we chat with Sara Higgins, a talented guitar tech whose journey started as a classically trained cellist. Sara shares how seeing Judas Priest inspired her to pick up the guitar and eventually dive into the world of teching f…

200 - Peter Stroud & Trace Foster

This week Bernie and Lisa sit down with guitarists Peter Stroud and Trace Foster to discuss their new band, Close Enemies. The duo shares the story of how the band came together, their songwriting process, and the unique chemistry that drive…

199 - Keith Wallen

This week Bernie chats with Keith Wallen, a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and talented solo artist. They discuss Keith’s musical journey, from his early days performing to joining Breaking Benjamin and then launching his solo career. Keith …

198 - Rachael O'Connor

This week Bernie and Lisa sit down to chat with Rachael O’Connor, a talented singer-songwriter and backing vocalist for Duran Duran. Rachael opens up about her journey from a shy, music-loving kid to performing on The Voice

197 - Dan Cleary

In this episode, Bernie and Lisa chat with Dan Cleary, a seasoned guitar tech who’s spent nearly two decades on the road with icons like Jane’s Addiction and Marilyn Manson. Dan shares how he stumbled into his tech career, the wild mishaps h…

196 - Ace Bergman

This week, Bernie and Lisa talk with Ace Bergman, a world-class guitar tech with more than 20 years of experience in the live music industry. Ace shares his journey from hosting a death metal TV show in Los Angeles to working alongside legen…

195 - Harold Buchholz

In this episode we chat with Harold Buchholz, a creative powerhouse whose career spans comics, animation, television, and publishing. Harold talks about his work on Mystery Science Theater 3000, his delightful comic 

194 - Greg Marra

This week, Bernie sits down with Greg Marra, a seasoned guitarist, guitar tech, and custom guitar builder. Greg takes us through his journey from a music-obsessed kid in Pittsburgh to working at the highest levels of the music industry. He s…

193 - Fred Kowalo

This week Bernie sits down with Fred Kowalo, bass tech for Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx. Fred shares his journey from small-town musician to working alongside some of rock’s biggest legends, with stories spanning decades of music history. From e…

192 - Nick Gibson

In this episode, Bernie catches up with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Nick Gibson. Nick shares his journey from Oklahoma to Nashville, discussing his grandfather’s influence on his career and how he overcame early stage fright. He talks …