Roadie Friday

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 roa...

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.

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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 roadiefridayp...

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 Inst...

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:/...

Jose and Darren welcome Evan Potter to Roadie Friday! They talk about balancing being a musician and a tech, remaining a professional while working for your favorite artists, and knowing people through your other working relationships. 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 @iamjoseesc...

Darren and Jose continue the conversation about mental health among touring professionals and they welcome Nathan White, roadie and survivor of a suicide attempt. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7. If you or someone you know is having a self harm crisis, dial 988.

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.
Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.
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Darren and Jose welcome Richard Brown to Roadie Friday. They talk about Rich getting his start in the industry, his daily tasks, sleeping on a bus that has 6 people, and of course, Jimmy Buffet.

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

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Darren and Jose welcome Justin Kier to Roadie Friday. In this episode, they discuss Justin's career, the Tour Manager's responsibilities, Putting out a bus fire in crocs, and the expenses of touring. **CORRECTION** Darren called Atreyu’s drummer “Alex”. His name is actually Kyle. Darren regrets the error. Kyle is a good dude. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send t...

Darren and Jose welcome Nadia Guardado to Roadie Friday. They discuss topics like NDA’s, touring with secret members of bands who’s identities are hidden from the public, Darren tried to conduct an interview while battling jet lag, and Nadia almost actually gets oil-spotted. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jos...

Jose and Darren continue the conversation on mental health, and they bring on Justin Perez. They talk about being sober on the road, the difficulties maintaining sobriety, and how you can start the conversation with someone that you think might be struggling.

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

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Jose and Darren welcome Jai Kaminoff. Jai works as a Guitar Technician for artists like Gojira, Ghost, and Animals as Leaders. They discuss topics like Digital Rigs vs Analog Rigs, Playing to a click vs not and how it impacts a show, and working during the pandemic. 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 Da...

In this episode, Jose and Darren speak to YouTube personality Tank the Tech (Merch - Van Halen, Journey. Guitar Tech - POWERWOLF) about venue splits, merch cut, whatever you want to call it. 

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

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In this episode of Roadie Friday, Darren and Jose welcome Dan Michie! Dan works as an LD for artists like Limp Bizkit, Pierce the Veil, and Falling in Reverse. They talk about topics like Dan's career, how they navigate walking through crowds, and representation in the touring industry.  

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. 

Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. 

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Jose and Darren welcome LD Cody Carlton. They talk about Cody accidently getting his start as an LD, where he wants to evolve as an LD, and they gossip FAR MORE THAN THEY SHOULD HAVE. 

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. 

Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. 

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This episode is a reunion! Darren and Jose catch up with Francesca Ludikar (Touring Photographer/Content Creator - Nonpoint) and they ask her about her career, being a Canadian working for an American band (and the issues that come along with it), and how you become friends on tour, but eventually become family.  . Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. . Send them an ema...