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This week Bernie catches up with producer, songwriter and southpaw guitarist John Marlin. John tells us about  growing up in Ennis, TX, cutting his teeth as a sideman, and eventually landing gigs wit…

In this episode, Bernie sits down with his longtime friend Tommy Roberts, co-owner of Tone Shop Guitars. Tommy reflects on his early days working in big-box shops, the leap into starting Tone Shop, a…

This week Bernie reconnects with longtime friend Brett Pirozzi to relive wild memories from their 30 years of friendship. Brett talks about his early days in Bile, being featured in Strangeland, and …

In this episode, Bernie chats with Todd “Dammit” Kerns, bassist for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Todd shares stories from his early days, his deep love of music, and how playin…

This week, Bernie sits down with Brian “Damage” Forsythe, celebrated guitarist for Kix and Rhino Bucket. Brian opens up about the origins of his nickname, his signature tone, and his enduring love fo…

This week comedian Craig Gass joins Bernie and Lisa for a hilarious conversation full of stories, impressions, and personal insights. From growing up in a deaf household to doing impressions on the H…

This week Bernie and Lisa sit down with actor, writer, and “recovering scientist” Dipti Mehta to discuss her journey from molecular biologist to award-winning actor and playwright. Dipti opens up abo…

This week, Bernie chops it up with fellow guitar tech Eric Hillman, who shares stories from his years on the road with bands like 311, Sublime, Korn, and System of a Down. Eric shares how he got his …

This week, Bernie sits down with stage tech Luke Cohen for a conversation about his 30-year journey on the road with artists like Duran Duran and Jamiroquai. Luke shares how a deep love for music, a …

This week, Bernie sits down with singer-songwriter Rob Baird to explore his musical journey from Memphis to Austin and a career spanning nearly two decades. They reminisce about their first meeting, …

This week, we sit down with musician, actor, and entrepreneur Evan Seinfeld. Evan shares his powerful transformation from Biohazard frontman and Oz actor to founder of Mantorship, a global men’s well…

In this episode, Bernie sits down with monitor engineer Charles “Chopper” Bradley. Chopper discusses his journey from growing up in Dewsbury to mixing sound for legendary acts like Duran Duran, Annie…

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Drew Stone and photographer Gregory Rudolph Smith, aka Rudy, to uncover the story behind London 77: The Lost Archive. Rudy shares how he unintentionally be…

In this episode, we talk with Shy Swartz, an instrument repair technician based in Cincinnati, whose expertise spans guitars, amps, pedals, and vintage electronics. Shy shares how she got her start b…

This week Bernie sits down with Tim DeLaughter to talk about the origins of Tripping Daisy, their explosive rise in the ‘90s Dallas music scene, and the unexpected return of the band. Tim discusses t…

This week, we sit down with Michael Alago—legendary A&R executive, photographer, and subject of the critically acclaimed documentary Who the Fuck Is That Guy?! The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago. …

This week we chat with Cynthia St. Aubin about her evolution from executive assistant to bestselling author of genre-blending fiction. We explore the influence of her neurodivergence, the real-life i…

In this episode, Bernie catches up with punk rock pioneer Javier Escovedo to talk about his musical roots, his influential work with The Zeros, and his journey as a solo artist. They dive into the ea…

This week, we’re joined by Christopher Holt — a Dallas-based musician with both high-profile sideman gigs as well as an exciting solo career. Chris discusses his musical journey, from teaching himsel…

In this episode, we chat with Lyric Noel and Russell Hollar of the Lyric Noel project about their musical roots, their unique creative partnership, and the evolution of their sound. They share the st…