Bernie recaps his week at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, highlighting the gear he discovered, the friends he reconnected with, and the people he met along the way. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the NAMM Jam and other standout moments from the week. It’s a candid look at the relationships and community that keep the music world moving.

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This week, Bernie sits down with Andre LeBlanc, a visual effects artist and filmmaker known for his work on Love, Death, and Robots. Andre talks about his lifelong obsession with filmmaking, his love of horror, and how classic films and emerging technology continue to shape his creative process. They also dive into his short films Creator and Mask, horror storytelling, and the long journey of bringing a short film to life.

https://youtu.be/pBxWj6PAKMA

https://vimeo.com/andreleblanc

https://www.instagram.com/andre_leb

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This week Bernie chats with Kenny “Match” Campagnone, a longtime IATSE Local 23 stagehand with over three decades in live production. Kenny reflects on his career in lighting and rigging, the crew culture that keeps him passionate, and the lessons he has learned from years behind the scenes. He also shares a powerful firsthand account of surviving the 2003 Station Nightclub fire and the lasting impact it’s had on his outlook, both professionally and personally.https://a.co/d/5neMXZS

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This week Bernie sits down with Chris Bier, stage manager for Duran Duran, to talk about his path from shop kid to working some of the biggest events in the world. Chris shares stories from action sports, major music tours, and international festivals while reflecting on crew camaraderie, mentoring younger techs, and why the good days of touring still outweigh the hard ones.

https://www.instagram.com/bier_run1986

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This week, Bernie sits down with veteran rigger Lisa Deyesso to talk about her 40-plus years in the live music industry and her book We Are The Crew!. Built from interviews with stagehands around the world, the book captures the humor, danger, sacrifice, and camaraderie of life behind the scenes. Lisa explains why these stories matter and how We Are The Crew! shines a light on a world most fans never get to see. They also discuss her ongoing effort to establish the Crew House, a long-term solution to care for crew members who too often fall through the cracks.

https://a.co/d/5neMXZS

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This week Bernie interviews Stephanie and Rafe Grigar, hosts of Worst Foot Forward, as they share how their relationship and podcast grew out of deep, real-life conversations about healing. Stephanie describes her path from hairstyling and motherhood into psychology, neuroscience, and hypnotherapy, while Rafe traces his journey through faith, music, creativity, and therapeutic work that reshaped his sense of purpose. Together they discuss trauma, forgiveness, generational patterns, and parenting with honesty and grace, aiming to normalize therapy and offer listeners hope and practical perspectives for growth.

⁠https://www.instagram.com/whatthelightshowedme⁠

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worst-foot-forward/id1852284178

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In this episode, Bernie chats with his longtime friend and fellow guitar tech Brandon Deaton. Brandon talks about supporting artists on the road, the importance of problem-solving under pressure, and building trust through preparation and consistency. He also shares insight into his current role with Cody Johnson and what it’s like watching an artist grow from clubs to arenas and stadiums.

https://www.instagram.com/bdeaton1

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This week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with guitarist and solo artist Courtney Cox. Courtney shares her journey from a self-taught teen in Essington, PA to an internationally touring musician with The Iron Maidens and now Burning Witches. She discusses some of the risks she’s taken, such as moving to L.A., relocating to Germany, and stepping into new musical roles, all in pursuit of authentic creativity. Courtney also talks about her upcoming solo album, her love of performing, and the excitement surrounding Burning Witches’ latest release Inquisition.

https://www.cc-shred.com

https://www.instagram.com/ccshred

https://www.instagram.com/burningwitchesofficial

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