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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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00:53:23

66 - Fred Burke

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2022/06/10

This week we sit down with my friend Fred Burke. Fred is a fellow backline technician, based out of Dublin Ireland. He has worked with acts such as One Direction, Robbie Williams, Hozier and Duran Duran, among others. Surprisingly, he doesn't play an instrument and has no social media! Our interview gets deep and we have a great conversation about work, life, and the popular misconceptions about what life is like on the road.

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00:30:03

65 - Peter Sinclair

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2022/06/03

This week sit down with singer and songwriter Peter Sinclair! Peter is based out of Wortham, TX and he recently released his debut album, The Freestone Man. We get into his (relatively) short but impressive career so far - his songwriting, touring, and his relationship with country legend Billy Joe Shaver. Peter is a young and amazing talent who I’m sure we’ll be hearing about a lot more in the future. linktr.ee/petersinclair

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00:31:22

64 - Denise Simpson

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2022/05/27

This week we sit down with lighting technician, and artist, Denise Simpson. Denise was born and raised in the live music industry. She tells us stories about watching show production as a child and and what it's like to work in the many different facets of live entertainment. Denise is super humble and talented, and is definitely an asset to any production she is a part of! instagram.com/dsimpson_lites

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00:33:16

63 - Mike Rios

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2022/05/20

In this week’s episode we chat with my good friend and talent buyer, "Big Mike" Rios. Mike and I talked about his early days of living in San Diego, how he learned about the industry, and how he started booking shows. Mike also shared with me why after 30 years of booking bands in Dallas for his company IRock Entertainment, he has decided to give it all up! instagram.com/irockent5566

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01:00:10

62 - Jason McMaster

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2022/05/13

In this week’s episode we sit down with singer, songwriter, bassist, producer, and artist generally known for fronting progressive metal bands, Jason McMaster. That’s right, I’m talking about Pastor McMaster from the Church of Disaster himself! 33 years ago this week, Jason and his band Dangerous Toys released their self-titled debut album. Jason shared stories about starting his career in Texas, his time with both Watchtower and Dangerous Toys, and the work he does today with School of

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00:38:45

61 - Mackenzie Phillips

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2022/05/06

American Graffiti, One Day at a Time, So Weird, Orange Is the New Black - the list goes on and on. That’s right, this week we link up with Mackenzie Phillips! We talk about her early days of getting into acting and how she found her passion, doing what she's doing now. She currently works with people battling addiction and eating disorders at Breathe Life Healing Center in West Hollywood, California. Mack is a unique soul who has weathered many ups and downs, but has come through it all shining like

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00:33:37

60 - Caleb Grant

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2022/04/29

In this week’s episode we sit down with hard-working singer/songwriter Caleb Grant. Caleb hails from Dawson, TX, and in this episode he walks us through his time as a solo artist as well as a sideman. He opens up about getting sober and shares his new outlook on life and his plans for the future! instagram.com/calebgrantmusic

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00:22:09

59 - Michael Briggs

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2022/04/22

This week we chop it up with Michael Briggs of Civil Audio located in Denton, Texas. We discuss how Michael got his start recording music, what led him to join Lorelei K as full-time member of the band, and what life was like on their recent west coast tour. Michael has a very busy schedule but he made the time to talk to us about the things he loves to do. linktr.ee/michaelbriggs

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00:25:26

58 - Gavin Elder

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2022/04/15

In this week’s episode we sit down with filmmaker Gavin Elder. Gavin takes us through his evolution as a filmmaker and discusses working with such renowned artists as Duran Duran, David Lynch, AC/DC and David Gilmour, among others. He has had an incredible career which spans decades and he just keeps growing and honing his craft. Gavin and I were both on location in Los Angeles and I’m grateful he took the time to meet up and have this conversation with

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00:29:21

57 - Lyle Blackburn

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2022/04/08

This week we sit down with author, musician, and legend hunter, Lyle Blackburn. Lyle is considered one of the leading experts on the Beast of Boggy Creek, and has written several books about sightings of unknown creatures (and other legends). He has narrated three documentary films: Terror in the Skies, The Bray Road Beast, and The Mothman of Point Pleasant for which he was also executive producer and co-writer. I had a great time talking with Lyle and learning all about

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00:29:29

56 - Vince Foster

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2022/04/01

This week we sit down with Lighting Designer extraordinaire, Vince Foster. Vince shares some wonderful stories about getting his start in the industry, working for his heroes, and watching the industry change while adapting to it. I have worked with Vince for 11 years and was honored he took the time to sit down to do this interview with me while we were out on the road.

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00:31:51

55 - Dahlia Knowles

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2022/03/25

This week we talk to the multi-talented Dahlia Knowles. Dahlia is a tattoo artist and hairstylist, but most well known as the lead singer of the dream pop band, Lorelie K! Dahlia and I talk about her early days playing house shows, her new album "Swimming Pool Eternity", and her producer Michael Briggs. She also gets into what it’s like to be a transgender female in the music business and a bit about her transition. lorelei-k.bandcamp.com/album/swimming-pool-eternity

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00:37:05

54 - Jude Dyllan Martinez

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2022/03/18

This week we sit down with my good friend Jude Dyllan Martinez. Jude is a songwriter and producer based out of Ennis, TX. We had a great conversation, talked about playing in a band, the Nashville writing process, and the lessons learned on his journey from an artist to a songwriter. instagram.com/judedyllan facebook.com/JudeDyllan

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00:48:21

53 - Jeff Liles

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2022/03/11

In this week’s episode we sit down with the artistic director at Dallas’ Kessler Theater, Jeff Liles. Jeff has done it all in the music industry and he shares some interesting stories about his early days at Theater Gallery in Deep Ellum. I have wanted to sit down with Jeff for some time now, we barely scratched the surface, but it was well worth the wait! thekessler.org instagram.com/kesslerxplus

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00:37:15

52 - Chief Cleopatra

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2022/03/04

This week marks the first anniversary of our podcast and we’re closing out our first season the same way we started it - with a badass female artist! Jalesa Jessie aka Chief Cleopatra is an independent artist based in Austin, TX who is currently making waves in the industry. We talked about her upbringing, her fascination with drummer Jon Theodore, and her moves to Austin. Her hard work is finally paying off and today she releases her new EP, “Luna”. Check it

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00:54:34

51 - Chaz Knight

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2022/02/25

Chaz Knight was a legendary part of the Dallas radio scene during the 90s and early 2000s. We recently sat down and had a great conversation about his stints at 97.1 and 105.3, The Local Show, and his band Red Leather. Chaz shared some great stories and life lessons, and he didn’t hold back. www.reverbnation.com/RedLeather editmycredit.net

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00:53:39

50 - Russ Hewitt

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2022/02/18

In this week’s episode we sit down with Russ Hewitt. Russ is a Flamenco artist who recently released a single called “Chasing Horizons,” featuring Nuno Bettencort of the band Extreme. We talk about Russ’ early days studying classical guitar, playing in rock bands, and recording his debut album with his all-star band. linktr.ee/russhewittmusic

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00:31:41

49 - Brittany Elliott & Johnny Araya

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2022/02/11

This week we sit down with Brittany Elliott and Johnny Araya. Brittany is a tattoo artist based out of San Antonio, TX, and Johnny is a former guitar tech who has worked for bands such as Slayer, Danzig, and Misfits. Together they own The Haunted Chapel which designs unique enamel pins, stickers, and one-of-a-kind heavy metal coffee tables! bztattoo.com thehauntedchapel.com

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00:52:10

48 - Monica Aldama of Cheer!

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2022/02/04

For this week’s episode I drove back to my hometown of Corsicana, TX to sit down with head coach Monica Aldama, star of the Netflix series Cheer! Nothing was off-limits with “the queen”; she answered all of my questions about Cheer, Dancing With the Stars, and her brand new book “Full Out”. I had a great time catching up with my former classmate and I hope you enjoy our conversation. linktr.ee/MonicaAldama ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at

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00:22:53

47 - Justin Powers

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2022/01/28

This week we chat with director and independent filmmaker, Justin Powers. Justin recently released a documentary, “Everything is A OK” which covers the Dallas punk scene from the late 1970’s to the early 2000’s. It features interviews with The Nervebreakers, Riot Squad, Loco Gringos, Pumpin Ethyl and tons of others! We talk about the making of the movie, how the pandemic helped him focus on editing, and what he’s up to now. dallaspunkdoc.com instagram.com/fringemedia

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