Roadie Friday

Darren Makins, Jose Escudero
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A podcast about the touring music industry, hosted by two dudes probably wearing Hawaiian shirts

  1. 12/02/2025

    24. Christian Skirmont (Guitar Tech - I Prevail)

    This episode, we welcome Christian Skirmont (Guitar Tech - I Prevail) to the podcast! We chat about his career, we talk about his YouTube Channel, and we talk about, of course, smashburgers. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    44 min

  2. 10/22/2025

    Darren and Jose Catch up.

    hey, so, uh, its been a minute. we chat about what we've been up to, NDA's, and a lot more. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    58 min

  3. 01/10/2025

    23. Nick Engle (Stage Manager - Disturbed)

    Jose and Darren welcome Nick Engle to Roadie Friday. They discuss how Nick started in his career, mental health, lost luggage, and more. (Programming Note: Darren’s mic goes in and out in the first 15 mins of the episode. What you hear is cleaned up backup audio) Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1h 28m

  4. 12/11/2024

    22. Austin Zangi - (Lighting Designer - Seether, Testament)

    Jose and Darren welcome Austin Zangi to Roadie Friday. They discuss how much Zangi makes (not really), how your career in the music industry wont be linear but rather a rollercoaster, and more. (Production Note: Darren's mic cuts out with about 15 minutes left, so his track switches to the Zoom Recording) Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    46 min

  5. 10/30/2024

    21. David Nester (Drum Tech - Disturbed, Staind. Drummer - ENMY, Aaron Lewis)

    Welcome back! Darren and Jose welcome David Nestor to Roadie Friday! In this episode, they talk about David's career, why 'the hang' is so important, and the Disturbed sprinkler incidents. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1h 19m

  6. 05/24/2024

    20. The Tailgate Tour Special (Feat Johnny Lane)

    Darren and Jose have their first in-person episode while they're both working on the Tailgate Tour with Staind, Seether, Saint Asonia, and Tim Montana. They talk about the tour, and they’re later joined by Johnny Lane, Guitar Technician for Artists like Saint Asonia, Big Wreck, and Billy Talent. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    41 min

  7. 04/11/2024

    19. Steve Litscher (Front of House Engineer - Atreyu, Dance Gavin Dance, Tour Manager/FOH - Story of the Year)

    Darren and Jose welcome Steve Litscher to Roadie Friday! They discuss leaving a career to become a touring professional, upcoming plans, and of course, The Machine Shop in Flint, Mi. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1h 13m

  8. 03/28/2024

    18. Paris Visone and Francesca Ludikar (Video Director and Content Creator - Godsmack)

    Welcome to Roadie Friday Season 2! Jose and Darren welcome guests Paris Visone (Video Director - Godsmack) and first time returning guest Francesca Ludikar (Content Creator - Godsmack). Jose and Darren learn about the role of the Video Director, They catch up with Francesca, and talk about touring with someone who has taken over your old role on a tour Watch "Truth" by Godsmack, Directed by Francesca Ludikar and Sully Erna https://youtu.be/d7sBkZLbQfY?si=qcYVG1RsnuJT_RNy Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    51 min
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A podcast about the touring music industry, hosted by two dudes probably wearing Hawaiian shirts

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  • Creator
    Darren Makins, Jose Escudero
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Darren Makins, Jose Escudero
  • Show Website
    Roadie Friday