Is Breakfast Included‪?‬ Bernie Guerra and Lisa Lederman

This week we sit down with Howie Abrams, a music executive turned author from New York City. Howie discusses his journey from working at major record labels to writing. He has now authored ten books, including the soon-to-be-released biography of Vinny Stigma from Agnostic Front titled, "The Most Interesting Man in the World". Howie also discusses co-authoring children's books like "Hip-Hop Alphabet" and "The ABCs of Metallica”. He shares his insights into the music industry, his creative process, and some of the stories behind his latest projects.




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This week Bernie reconnects with his childhood friend, Jeff Capehart, an artist known for his unique one-line "squiggly" art. Jeff discusses his journey from Corsicana, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, the method to his artistic process, and the inspirations behind his work. He also shares his experience of creating custom pieces and the satisfaction he finds in his art.




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In this week’s episode, I am back in the driver’s seat and interviewing my podcast partner Bernie Guerra about his recent work with Duran Duran and U2. Bernie shares behind-the-scenes details of the U2 Las Vegas Sphere residency, what it was like looking after Adam Clayton, and some of the differences between working a residency and being on tour. We also discuss his recent nine-date run with Duran Duran and how it felt like getting back to the “old family.” We reflect on our podcast’s journey, a few of our favorite interviews, and our appreciation of our supportive listeners.





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In this week’s episode, we sit down with veteran FOH engineer Karl “Snake” Newton. Snake discusses his background as a bassist turned sound engineer, as well as his use of innovative technologies like virtual soundchecks and snapshot automation. He also shares his unique perspective on live sound mixing and some of the challenges that come with delivering consistent audio quality on tour.


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In this week’s episode we are joined by UK-based Systems Engineer, Wayne Hall. Wayne's impressive portfolio includes working with Lady Gaga, Roger Waters, and Duran Duran. He tells us how he got into audio engineering and about some of the technical challenges he faces during gigs. He shares his thoughts on the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and strong camaraderie among tour crews. Wayne also discusses the latest advancements in audio technology and their impact on live sound production.



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This week we sit down with Scarlett Deering, a versatile violinist and fiddler who performs in both touring bands and recording sessions. Scarlett talks about the differences between playing violin and fiddle, and the nuances of being a side musician, and the excitement and pressures of touring. She also discusses overcoming self-doubt and the importance of supporting fellow musicians in the industry.



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