Relax, We're Professionals Andrew Bell

I got my buddy Brian Swindle to join me on this episode! Brian is the ever-talented frontman of Baltimore's own Have Mercy, one of my favorite bands. We get to talking about what he's been up to lately, new music from HM, and his new love for recording and production.


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Sam Nork joins me this week to chat about her rise through the concert photography scene from such a young age. Seeing as our mutual friend is Blink 182's own Mark Hoppus, Sam agrees that her being lucky is an understatement (me too!). We get into the details of how she got where she is now, her secrets for breaking into concert photography (hint: be nice!), and the other side of her world in cinematography and filmmaking. Another one for the books! 


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What a blast it was talking to my buddy Izzy! One of the most talented musicians in the game, Izzy talks about his awesome journey into live music and playing with some of the most well known acts in the business. We had a lot of fun talking "shop" about the business and this is a great episode for anyone interested in hearing what it's like to be a "hired gun" (aka hired touring musician) in a high energy, light hearted conversation form. 

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Great talk this week with singer/actress Cheyenne See. We get talking about her path into the world of live stage performances and music, including her band (Hillbilly Parade, NYC vs update, best bands from the area, and the albums she'd take if stranded on an island. Great new perspective on what it's like in the post-Covid DIY scene and how it's affected all parts of the entertainment industry. 


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Brandon Shaw (aka Shawzy, to me) has been a friend for almost 15 years. Having gone through struggles with depression, anxiety, addiction and then finding a path to sobriety and a successful life; Brandon shares his struggles and triumphs with one of the most under-discussed problems of our generation - mental health, especially (in some cases) for men in particular. We discuss things everyone goes through, some of the things that have helped both of us get through the hard times, and some perspectives that might help listeners understand things and be at peace the way we've been able to. Quite a deep episode, but definitely worth a listen to anyone struggling with or interested in learning about the generational mental health and wellbeing of millennials. 

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This week we chat with Alice Halley, possibly one of the most physically fit human beings on the planet. Somehow, Alice maintains a lifestyle where she's both coaching people on their health as a full time job and attending an absurd amount of concerts. By attending concerts, I don't mean bleacher seats to Billy Joel, I mean stage diving and mosh pits to some of the heavier tour acts among an assortment of others in the pop punk, metal, and hardcore genres. We talk about how she makes that possible, her history as an athlete and introduction to the music industry, and provides some insight on what goes into the lifestyle she's impressively able to maintain. 


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