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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 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 …

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 …

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…

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…

In this episode, we chat with Mark Damian, a drummer, producer, and audio engineer whose career spans live performance, recording, and even sound design for film trailers. Mark reflects on his early …

This week, we’re joined by Russell Graham, a talented multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and vocalist, best known for his work with Nile Rodgers and Chic. Russell shares his journey from pe…

This week, Bernie and Lisa sit down with Phillip W. Palmer, an Emmy-winning sound mixer celebrated for his work on hit shows like Glee and Better Call Saul. Phillip discusses the creative challenges …

In this episode, Bernie and Lisa chat with Craig Pfunder, musician, producer, and musical director for Jake Shears. Craig shares his journey, from being adopted and growing up in an interracial famil…

This week we chat with Nick Rhodes, the legendary keyboardist and creative mastermind behind Duran Duran. In this episode, The Controller pulls back the curtain on some of the band’s most iconic perf…

This week, we sit down with Adam Moyer and Kiara Williams of the musical duo Key to Adam. They share how they met during an open mic and instantly connected through music. Adam opens up about using m…

In this episode, Bernie talks with Paige McKenna Grube and Stacy Stanton-Runge about GOLD: The Documentary. GOLD explores the lives of dancers at the Gold Nugget strip club in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin…

This week Bernie sits down with Jim Runge, a tour manager with over 35 years in the music industry. Jim talks about his early days in the Green Bay punk scene, playing in a band that once caught the …

In this episode, Bernie chats with Bobby Liebling, co-founder and lead singer of doom metal pioneers Pentagram. Bobby discusses the band's upcoming album, “Lightning in a Bottle”, their first in ten …

This week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with actor, author and musician, Keanu Reeves. Keanu shares the story of Dogstar's reunion after 22 years, the inspiration behind their latest album, “Somewhere Be…

In this episode, Bernie catches up with longtime friend Will "Mekatron" Jones, a multi-talented musician, composer, and digital forensics expert. Will discusses how his company, Mekatron Media Group …

This week Bernie chats with guitarist, songwriter and founder of A Curious Beast, Toby Bittenbender. Toby discusses the band's formation, the release of their debut single "Waves," (available now on …

This week we chat with Serena Duffin, a wardrobe stylist, costumer, and freelance photographer in the film and television industry. Serena shares her journey from growing up in West Texas to breaking…

This week we had the pleasure o' sittin' doon and bletherin' with Ross Louden, a guitar tech from Greenock, Scotland. Ross shares his journey from studying music to becoming a tech for bands like Sto…

In this episode, we chat with Simon Grocott, an experienced music industry professional who has worn many hats, from stage managing to tech work and everything in between. Simon shares his journey fr…