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PODCAST

Is Breakfast Included?

Bernie Guerra and Lisa Lederman

A career roadie (B) sits down with creators, artists and other interesting people he has met along the way. (L) runs the socials. © 2025 Burn the Lease

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All Episodes

00:45:27

134 - Angelica Garcia

Is Breakfast Included? ·

2023/09/29

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Angelica Garcia, a talented singer, songwriter, and musician. Angelica discusses her journey from California to Virginia to Brooklyn, how she found herself musically, and what is was like finding out her song was named on Obama's favorites list. instagram.com/angelicagarcia linktr.ee/angelsings ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

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00:39:04

133 - Kimberly Davis of Chic

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2023/09/22

In this week’s episode, Bernie and Lisa sit down with the lead singer for Nile Rodgers and Chic, Kimberly Davis. Kim talks about her early years in Brooklyn and how growing up in such a vibrant and diverse neighborhood shaped her as a person and as an artist. Kim joined Chic over 15 years ago and has since toured the world with them. Chic and Duran Duran are currently touring together and we've had the distinct privilege of watching her blow audiences away, night after night. It was an honor to

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00:26:30

132 - Tylor McConkey

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2023/09/15

This week Bernie sits down with Tylor McConkey, a stagehand based out of Buffalo, NY. Bernie met Tylor at the Duran Duran tour stop in Canadaigua, NY and had a fascinating conversation. Join us for an intense adventure where we learn about Tylor’s journey, his interest in puppetry and sewing, and how he came to create a hat of divine inspiration. ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

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01:31:30

131 - Ralph Rolle of Chic

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2023/09/08

This week Bernie chats with master percussionist and entrepreneur, Ralph Rolle. In addition to playing with Nile Rodgers & Chic, Ralph has countless credits to his name that include performing with Stevie Wonder and Bette Midler, appearing on the soundtracks for Rocketman and Cats and for 12 seasons, Ralph was seen weekly on the nationally syndicated television show, ‘It’s Showtime At The Apollo’. Ralph is not only a talented musician and teacher, Ralph is also the CEO of Soul Snacks Cookie

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00:58:40

130 - Bhi Bhiman

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2023/09/01

This week Bernie sits down with singer, songwriter, and guitar player, Bhi Bhiman. Bernie finds out all about Bhi’s musical influences, his diverse taste in music genres, and the guitar players who inspire him. They also discuss gear, his experience touring with Chris Cornell, and the video for Bhi’s song, “Moving to Brussels” which features Keegan Michael Key. Listen to Bhi's new single “Sunny” instagram.com/bhibhiman ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at

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01:06:14

129 - Chris LaPlante

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2023/08/25

In this week’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chris LaPlante, a guitarist and guitar tech in the music industry. Chris opens up about a bunch of topics: his early years in Vermont, some of his musical influences, the punk scene, sobriety, and his work in a psychiatric hospital. Chris is currently out on tour with Falling in Reverse, and he tells us all about it. instagram.com/chrislaplante_ ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at

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00:53:49

128 - Russ Rojas

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2023/08/18

This week Bernie chops it up with internet radio show host, photographer, former roadie, and long-time friend, Russ Rojas. Russ talks about his early days, working for Pantera and Lord Tracy and what it was like being there at their formation. Russ also talks about his photography, and what led him to start his podcast, the "4one5 podcast". These two have known each other for years and they had a really great time catching up. 4one5podcast

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00:53:41

127 - Danny Marianino

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2023/08/11

This week Bernie sits down with author and former North Side King member, Danny Marianino. Danny talks about the infamous 2004 viral video incident he was involved in and how it led him to write, “Don’t Ever Punch a Rockstar: A Collection of Hate Mail and Other Crazy Insults.” He also talks about what the fallout was like and why he would do things differently today. linktr.ee/dannymarianino instagram.com/itblowsmymind tiktok.com/@itblowsmymind DiWulf

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00:42:28

126 - Carlos Novais

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2023/08/04

In this week’s episode, Bernie and Lisa catch up with tour manager, production manager, sound engineer, photographer, and videographer, Carlos Novais. Carlos shared stories about his move from Sao Paulo, Brazil to California in pursuit of his career and what it was like for him to adapt to a new culture. Carlos is currently working on Candlebox’s farewell tour and took time out of his extremely busy schedule to sit down with us. carlosnovais.com

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00:52:53

125 - Gary Rees

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2023/07/28

In this week’s episode, Bernie chats with Gary Rees, an experienced lighting technician who has worked in the live music industry for over 30 years. Gary shares stories of growing up in Birmingham, UK and how he originally started working in his profession. He and Bernie also talk extensively about Gary’s stepfather, longtime Black Sabbath keyboardist, Geoff Nicholls, as well as Gary’s role in preserving music history. Visit the Geoff Nicholls Archive on

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00:42:09

124 - Paul Chinook

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2023/07/21

This week Bernie sits down with Paul Chinook, an actor, producer, and writer of the independent film, "February's Dog”. He and Bernie discuss the significance of the title and Paul's journey in the film industry. They talk about Canadian winters, share personal experiences, and touch on the themes of mental health and technology in the film. Watch "February's Dog" now on Tubi and AppleTV luctorpictures.com februarysdog.com ********************************* Hungry for

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00:52:40

123 - Josh Vittek

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2023/07/14

In this week’s episode, Bernie sits down with Josh Vittek of VittekPR. They discuss Josh’s history as an A&R representative with Carvin, how he started his own public relations company, customizing guitar pickups and strings for Sheptone, and his latest collaboration with Doyle, Von Frankenstein Monster Gear. Take an in-depth look at the passion and detail which fuels the music industry from behind the

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00:44:19

122 - Mark Allan Atwood

Is Breakfast Included? ·

2023/07/07

This week Bernie chats with independent singer-songwriter, Mark Allan Atwood. Mark discusses his passion for songwriting, his musical journey, his artistic influences, and how he found his place in the Texas country music scene. They take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about how they first met in the eighties, as well as discuss his upcoming album titled "Old Scars and

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00:54:31

121 - Grant Petty

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2023/06/30

This week Bernie sits down with North Point Drive's singer and songwriter, Grant Petty. Grant discusses being a teenager and discovering the music scene, his journey in the music industry, he and Bernie’s history, how he moved to LA, and the importance of not fearing failure. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams. Get ready to be inspired and learn how Grant kept pushing boundaries, the importance of perseverance, and what he'd have for

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00:54:28

120 - Stephen McSwain

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2023/06/23

This week Bernie chats with his friend, Steven McSwain, a custom guitar builder and jewelry maker. They discuss Stephen’s history of guitar building, how he got a guitar into the hands of Steve Vai, and how that got his name out to some of the biggest guitar players in the music industry. Stephen also sheds light on the personalized process behind each piece, the authenticity in his work, and the importance of a personal connection. You can check them out

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00:31:44

119 - Nigel “Skippy” Monk

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2023/06/16

On this week's episode, Bernie sits down with Nigel “Skippy” Monk, a seasoned lighting crew chief with an extraordinary passion for his craft. Skippy takes us on a journey detailing how he found his calling in the concert lighting industry. He also shares some insight into his work ethic and discusses his philosophy about trust in a team. ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠isbreakfast.com⁠ *********************************

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00:40:08

118 - Tom Wood

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2023/06/09

In this week’s episode, we hop aboard the Duran Duran tour bus with front-of-house engineer, Tom Wood. Tom talks to Bernie about his beginnings in the industry, what it’s like working with top artists such as Shawn Mendes, Journey, and now Duran Duran, and his insights on maintaining humility in the face of success. Tom also opens up about his move to Canada, the importance of empathy and respect in touring life, and his passion for his craft.

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01:04:49

117 - Conor Hickey

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2023/06/02

In this week’s episode of "Is Breakfast Included?", Bernie sits down with his good friend, Conor Hickey. Tune in for a fascinating exploration of horror, wrestling, UFOs, and the comedic genius of Bill Hicks. They dig into horror classics, supernatural folklore, influential comedy and music legends, as well as discuss the evolution of the music industry. ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠isbreakfast.com⁠ *********************************

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00:39:10

116 - Cosmo Wilson

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2023/05/26

In this week’s episode Bernie takes us on a journey through the career of Cosmo Wilson, a veteran lighting director who has worked on some of the biggest tours in the world. He candidly shares his love for the industry, experiences with rock legends, and the evolution of concert lighting. Cosmo also delves into his early rockstar aspirations, his fascination with aviation, and his trademark Hawaiian shirts. wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Wilson ********************************* Hungry for more? Check

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01:14:56

115 - Mark Haney

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2023/05/19

This week Bernie chats with award-winning film director in the live entertainment industry, Mark Haney. Mark tells us how he attempted to avoid the music business by focusing his education and career on video. He was then asked to help out with video on just one tour and has since gone on to produce videos on some of the biggest artist’s tours in the world. Influenced by his older brother, who worked as a monitor engineer, Mark delves into memories of iconic music industry characters, and the

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