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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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00:26:47

46 - Kellindo Parker

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2022/01/21

This week we sit down with artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Kellindo Parker. Kellindo is lead guitarist and collaborator with Janelle Monae. We met up at Dallas’ Three Links which set the vibe for a great conversation! We discussed his famous uncles (Maceo and Melvin Parker), jammin’ with Prince, what he’d order for breakfast, and so much more. kellindo.com instagram.com/therealkellindo

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00:47:37

45 - Kenny Barnwell

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2022/01/14

In this week’s episode we have the pleasure of chatting with my friend Kenny Barnwell. Kenny is a guitar tech / production manager based out of Tampa, Fl, and ALSO an actor, published author, entrepreneur, and a concert promoter! I’ve been wanting to interview Kenny for a while now and our schedules finally lined up. He takes us through his incredible journey in the entertainment industry, from hardships to successes, we talk about it all! youtube.com/c/KennyBarnwell freedommusicevents.com

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00:40:08

44 - John Zaskoda

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2022/01/07

This week we sit down with John Zaskoda, the production manager for Billy Bob's Texas also known as “The Worlds Largest Honky Tonk.” Located in the Ft. Worth Stockyards, Billy Bob's host some of the biggest names in music entertainment as well as regional acts and up-and-comers. John walks us through what a normal day looks like for both small and big shows. We talk about the various jobs he’s done (and excelled) in the past, and what he’s doing now outside of Billy

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00:54:06

43 - Big Joe Walker

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2021/12/31

On this week’s episode we sit down with Dallas based country singer, Big Joe Walker! We talk about what it was like for him growing up playing piano and how he tried to create a trio out of a duo with his best friend and drummer, Chris Johnson. Joe gives us his thoughts on songwriting, shares a story about the time he was covered in pizza at a Pat Green show, and tells us all about his upcoming album, Countryversal, produced by Jon Jon Traxx. bigjoewalker.com

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00:47:35

42 - Phil Kemp

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2021/12/24

On today’s show I sit down with my friend and Duran Duran co-worker, Phil Kemp. Phil is a fellow guitar tech who got his start in this business working for Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders) and the story of how he landed the job is even more unbelievable! He also tells me about the time Phil Collen (Def Leppard) played his custom Jackson guitar live, who else he’s toured with, and what he loves about being a guitar tech. instagram: @philipkemp13

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00:25:06

41 - Ian Rendall

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2021/12/17

This week we talk to Ian Rendall, founder of The Guitarwrist. The Guitarwrist is a nonprofit organization which repurposes guitar strings donated by artists to make amazing jewelry. 100% of the profits go to a charity of the artist’s choice. Ian talks about how he started The Guitarwrist, the string treatment process, and what he has planned for the future! theguitarwrist.co.uk

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00:34:20

40 - Ted Levin

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2021/12/10

In today’s episode we sit down with a guitarist and songwriter who I've known for the better part of 30 years, Ted Levin. Ted heads up a trio called Sweet Crooner who play all the hits from the 50’s and early 60’s. In our discussion, Ted tells us a few stories of what brought him from NYC to Texas, what it’s like playing in the Dallas metal scene and about the time he auditioned for Marilyn Manson. tedlevin.bandcamp.com/releases instagram.com/sweetcrooner

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00:52:26

39 - Tim Craven

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2021/12/03

In this week’s episode we have my good buddy Tim Craven on the show. Tim is a former FOH engineer and tour manager who now spends the majority of his time working out of his home studio. He chats to us about his career with NFL Films, mixing Slayer, and the time he spent with Chuck D! We even talk a little bit about our time on the road together. timcravenmusic.com

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00:33:40

38 - Ben Danaher

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2021/11/26

Today we sit down with my friend and singer/songwriter, Ben Danaher. Ben is a writer of “sad songs” and takes us through what it’s like to be an independent artist in Nashville. He discusses touring with national artists and breaks down the merch split. Ben also shares a hilarious Waffle House story, what it's like to tour and how he's just making it happen! bendanaher.com

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01:01:50

37 - Nick Emde

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2021/11/19

In episode 37 we venture out to the City of Angels to check in with guitarist Nick Emde aka Cultprit. Nick plays with the industrial rock band Contracult Collective and we sat down to chat after their recent performance at the Welcome to Rockville Festival. Nick and I have been friends for a long time and I wanted to find out what he’s been up to (musically) over these last few years. I ended up finding out so much about him I didn’t know! I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I

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00:49:31

36 - Noelle Jordan

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2021/11/12

In this week’s episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Noelle Jordan! Noelle is a graduate of Howard University and works in the live music industry as a lightning designer, stage manager, backline technician and digital media producer. Noelle is a strong advocate for mental health and hosts a podcast called “What’s Up Roadie, How You Doin?” which puts a spotlight on this overlooked topic. breedcreativity.com/whats-up-roadie-series youtube.com: what's up roadie, how you

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00:28:22

35 - Detrick Lowman

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2021/11/05

On today’s show I catch up with my old friend and fellow tech, Detrick Lowman. Detrick is the long-time stage manager & drum tech for the band, The Roots. He’s also the Senior Music Coordinator for Late Night with Seth Myers - which makes him one of the busiest guys in the business! Despite working two jobs, he made time to chat with me and break down a typical day in his life. We shared a couple stories and he let us know that it’s okay to fly to Italy and back in 52

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00:51:21

34 - Jon “Sully” Sullivan & Adam Nañez

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2021/10/29

In today’s episode I sit down with my friends Jon “Sully” Sullivan & Adam Nañez of Sully Guitars. I visited Little Elm, TX where we met up at their shop. They walked me through what it was like at the beginning of Sully Guitars. We also discuss what artists helped put them on the map, my favorite Sully model: the Custom Series Concorde, and what Sully Guitars have in store for 2022! sullyguitars.com

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00:34:22

33 - Ben Post

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2021/10/22

This week we sit down with the multi-talented, Austin-based bassist, Ben Post! Ben plays bass guitar and keyboards for the band Mass Minor and bass guitar for the Dallas-based Duran Duran tribute band, Wild Boys. Ben and I talk about Mass Minor’s current vinyl release, some of his bass heroes, as well as the resurgence of that classic 80’s sound! massminor.com facebook.com/massminormusic

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00:20:43

32 - Braxton Henry

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2021/10/15

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my good friend and Pat Green FOH engineer, Braxton Henry. We reminisce about Braxton’s early days of being an audio engineer, some of the bands he has toured with, the difference between live and studio settings, and my fear of flying! facebook.com/braxton.henry.7

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00:33:50

31 - Christy Salters Martin

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2021/10/08

In this week’s episode I have lunch with none other than former WBC Hall of Fame boxing champion, Christy Salters Martin aka “The Coal Miners Daughter”! Christy's story is the subject of "Deal with the Devil", the second episode of the Netflix five-part docuseries "Untold". She talks to me about a future biopic that is being worked on and we discuss our opinions on the current state of professional boxing! Christy also talks about Christy’s Champs, her nonprofit organization that brings awareness to

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01:07:11

30 - Toby Lawhon

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2021/10/01

On this week’s show we sit down with Toby Lawhon. Toby is lead singer and founder of the band, Marquis of Vaudeville! MoV is known for their extravagant Vaudevillian-inspired shows like A Clockwork Wonderland: Through Aether & Mysterium. They have had their music featured in multiple TV series’s such as Charmed and Dexter. Toby shares his story of how he started playing guitar, joined his first band and then was immediately thrown into major label showcasing! marquisofvaudeville.com

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00:32:00

29 - Dino Monoxelos

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2021/09/24

This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with the multi-talented, bassist, author and producer, Dino Monoxelos! Dino, better known to most as the “Ampeg Guy”, talks about his time with Ampeg amplifiers, how he feels working with some of his favorite artists and the four educational bass books he published. monotunesmusic.com

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00:30:15

28 - Kevin Bludso

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2021/09/18

In this week’s episode we’re talking to Kevin Bludso! Kevin is a sixth generation pit master from Compton, CA and is also the owner of Bludso Bar and Que. You may also know Kevin as a judge on the Netflix series American Barbecue Showdown. Join us while we talk about all things BBQ, and he gives me a stern talking to about my pancake habit! barandque.com @kevinbludsobbq

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00:41:41

27 - Dennis Mollan

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2021/09/10

In this week’s episode we sit down with Dennis Mollan, founder of Protone Pedals. He and I get into what it’s to run a boutique pedal company, what it’s like working with “famous” artists, and the strange story of how we met! protonepedals.com

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