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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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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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00:46:19

26 - Mike Warren

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2021/09/03

On today’s show I sit down with my good friend, Mike Warren, aka Metal Mike. Mike is a fellow guitar tech who is currently on the road with Breaking Benjamin. We talk about how we both got our start working with the same artist. We also eat tacos and break down some popular misconceptions about what life is like on the road. instagram: @cowboy4d2

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00:42:41

25 - Rene Rodriguez

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2021/08/27

This week we talk to former tour caterer and current poker room chef, Rene Rodriguez! Rene talks about his time on the road with the likes of ZZ Top, Pantera, and most recently Garth Brooks! Rene walks us through the ins and outs of being poker rooom chef and shares some great stories! facebook.com/rene.rodriguez.92505956

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00:56:52

24 - Page Hamilton of Helmet

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2021/08/20

On this week’s show we talk to Page Hamilton of the band Helmet! Page played with David Bowie on The Hours Tour in '99, and tells us why he credits that experience with saving his life. He also talks about his family, his friends and of course, Helmet! pagehamiltonmusic.com helmetmusic.com ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

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00:56:26

23 - George Redd Speaks

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2021/08/13

This week we’ve got comedian George Redd Speaks on the show. George is a former TV/Radio personality and he talks about finding his calling in stand-up comedy. His stories are inspiring, crazy, scary and (of course) funny, and he’s currently killing it in the Texas comedy scene! Prison didn’t stop him, it only made him stronger and he’s not done yet. facebook.com/GeorgeReddSpeaks/

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00:25:03

22 - Vaden Todd Lewis of The Toadies

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2021/08/06

Today we catch up with Vaden Todd Lewis of The Toadies. The Toadies are kicking off a tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Rubberneck and they’ll be playing the entire album, front to back! It’s actually the 27th anniversary, but who’s counting? We talked to Vaden about the recording of that album and follow up with what he’s currently up to. thetoadies.com thelooptx.com ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at

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00:49:18

21 - Lance Lopez

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2021/07/30

This week we catch up with Nashville-based blues guitarist, Lance Lopez. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Lance talks about being a sideman for Johnnie Taylor & Lucky Peterson, his solo career and playing with the late Buddy Miles (Band of Gypsys). He also shares how he has struggled with drugs and alcohol and really opens up about his recovery. facebook.com/LanceLopezBand

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01:07:54

20 - Gabe Currie

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2021/07/23

On today's episode we interview master guitar builder, Gabriel Currie. Gabe talks about working at G&L guitars alongside the legendary Leo Fender as well as the founding of Echopark Guitars. We cover the Clarence, we cover the Downtowner and we cover how a couple of guys from Aerosmith helped put Echopark on the map! echoparkinstruments.com

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00:35:09

19 - Neil Swanson

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2021/07/16

In this week’s episode we’re talking to guitar whiz Neil Swanson. Neil explains how a guitar contest took him from playing local Dallas clubs to standing onstage at the Hollywood Bowl with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, and much, much more! neilswansonofficial.com

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18 - Jamie Lin Wilson

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2021/07/09

In this week’s episode, we go on location to The Kessler Theater in Dallas, TX to catch up with Jamie Lin Wilson! Jamie tells us about getting her first guitar, learning to write songs and being inspired by Natalie Maines. She also shares stories about raising kids on the road and helpful restroom tips while traveling in a van! As an added bonus, we get to hear snippets of her lovely singing voice. jamielinwilson.com

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00:37:01

17 - Kevin “Frenchie” Sciou

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2021/07/02

In episode 17 we sit down with guitarist Kevin Sciou, also known as “Frenchie”. Kevin grew up in Nimes, France and came to the US without speaking a lick of English. However, his talent and ability spoke volumes and opened the doors to playing with artists such as Jack Ingram and Shooter Jennings. Check out his story and find out what he's working on next. bluesdestroyers.com facebook.com/guitarfrenchie

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00:22:49

16 - Katie Scott & Bayleigh Cheek

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2021/06/25

In episode 16 we sit down with Katie Scott & Bayleigh Cheek of Red Zeppelin Records. Red Zeppelin Records is an independent record store which opened during the 2020 pandemic to an amazing response! You’ll hear the story of how they built their store and followed that up by starting their own independent record label. redzeppelinrecords.com

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01:28:23

15 - Rudy Sarzo of Quiet Riot / Ozzy

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2021/06/18

In episode 15 we talk with legendary bass player, Rudy Sarzo! Rudy has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot and Whitesnake… just to name a few. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, starting with how he grew up in Cuba to hitting the big time in Los Angeles. Rudy describes how moving to the US and seeing The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show impacted his life’s trajectory. www.godpsmusic.com/pages/rudy-sarzo ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at

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01:07:57

14 - Casey Hess of HESS / Doosu

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2021/06/11

In Episode 14, we sit down with independent recording artist Casey Hess. Casey discusses his start in music as well as his time with Doosu and the Burden Brothers. He also brings us up to date on his new solo album, Goddess Built! instagram.com/caseyhe55 ********************************* Hungry for more? Check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠isbreakfast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *********************************

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00:26:05

13 - Terry Glaze

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2021/06/04

In episode 13, we sit down with Lord Tracy singer Terry Glaze. Terry talks about his time with Pantera, forming Lord Tracy and also about his current project Evel Frehley! terryglaze.com

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00:26:11

12 - Erin Devany of All Hallows Productions

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2021/05/28

In Episode 12 we sit down with independent filmmaker, Erin Devany. Bernie and Erin discuss horror movies, music videos, film festivals, and maneuvering through a pandemic. allhallowsproductions.com

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00:38:40

11 - Erin Stevenson

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2021/05/21

In Episode 11, we sit down with fellow Texan native, Erin Stevenson! Not only do we talk about how has Erin spent time as a back up singer to the stars (Duran Duran, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams... to name a few) but we also get into her solo career, which is blowing up right now! erinstevensonmusic.com

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10 - Ian Moore

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2021/05/14

In Episode 10, we sit down with the legendary Ian Moore. Bernie and Ian had a really great conversation about his 30+ year career as an artist. They also discuss singing, songwriting, vulnerability, mental health and Mexican food. ianmoore.com

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9 - April Samuels

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2021/05/07

In Episode 9, we sit down with drummer and breast cancer survivor, April Samuels. I have known April since the 90’s and she has played in, managed and booked bands all over the Dallas/Fort Worth area. April shares with us how the combination of her breast cancer diagnosis and her passion for drumming led her to developing her own nonprofit organization, "Breast Cancer Can Stick It!” breastcancercanstickit.org

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00:32:30

8 - Matthew McNeil

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2021/04/30

In episode 8, we sit down with singer/songwriter Matthew McNeal from Fort Worth, TX. Matt takes us through his dynamic career as an independent touring and recording artist. As an added bonus, we get to hear him play “All For Nothing” (just for us)! matthewmcneal.com matteblacksound.com

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