This week Bernie sits down with fellow guitar tech Chet Haun. Chet discusses his journey from Indiana and early internet web design days to working alongside rock heavyweights like John 5, Rob Zombie, Slash, Wolfgang Van Halen, and more. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the road and reflects on the realities of tour life, hearing loss, and the pressure of being the trusted “co-pilot” on stage.

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This week Bernie sits down with former MLB player and broadcaster Steve Lyons. Steve talks about his journey from Eugene, Oregon to the Boston Red Sox and a nine-year major league career built on grit and determination. He opens up about his most unforgettable on-field moments, including the infamous pants incident that still defines him for many fans. He also shares behind-the-scenes insights from his broadcasting career and offers unfiltered thoughts on how analytics and rule changes have transformed modern baseball.

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This week, Bernie sits down with singer, songwriter, and artist Paco Estrada for a candid conversation about faith, family, and loss and how those experiences have fueled a lifetime of songwriting. Paco opens up about the emotional impact of being dropped from a major label, losing his father, and how those moments ultimately pushed his creativity to a deeper, more meaningful level.

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Bernie recaps his week at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, highlighting the gear he discovered, the friends he reconnected with, and the people he met along the way. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the NAMM Jam and other standout moments from the week. It’s a candid look at the relationships and community that keep the music world moving.

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This week, Bernie sits down with Andre LeBlanc, a visual effects artist and filmmaker known for his work on Love, Death, and Robots. Andre talks about his lifelong obsession with filmmaking, his love of horror, and how classic films and emerging technology continue to shape his creative process. They also dive into his short films Creator and Mask, horror storytelling, and the long journey of bringing a short film to life.

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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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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.

https://www.instagram.com/bier_run1986

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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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