Is Breakfast Included?

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.

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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 YouTube

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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

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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 scenes.

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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 Sandbars".

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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 breakfast.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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