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In this week’s episode Bernie sits down with toy artist Fritz Grondy, the creative mind behind Throwaway Toyz. Fritz explains how he rescues broken and forgotten toys and rebuilds them into bizarre, beautiful new characters. He shares how a lifelong obsession with toys grew into a unique blend of art, storytelling, and upcycling.

https://www.instagram.com/throwaway_toyz

https://www.tiktok.com/@toyfritz0

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In this episode, Bernie sits down with backline tech and stage manager Brandon Oliver. Brandon shares his journey from Houston punk bands and oil-and-gas day jobs to touring the world with artists like Lukas Nelson, Blondie, and Cyndi Lauper. He talks about how networking, attitude, and attention to detail turned side gigs into a lifelong career, and the wild moments that came along the way.

⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandon_guitar_tech

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In this episode, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Dallas-based concert photographer Vera Hernandez. Vera, also known as Vicious Velma, talks about her journey from shooting small punk shows with a borrowed camera to capturing major artists on big stages. Vera shares how an accidental black-and-white setting shaped her signature style, the rush of photographing chaotic mosh pits, and the sense of family within the Dallas DIY punk community.

https://www.instagram.com/vicious_velma

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This week, Lisa and Bernie welcome Suzanne Rydz, founder of NEAT, to share her journey from a career in theater and dance to becoming a professional organizer. She explains how creativity, empathy, and a love of structure shape her approach to organization. Suzanne reflects on the unexpected and sometimes unbelievable items she’s discovered while helping clients bring order to their spaces. She also offers practical advice for tackling clutter one step at a time.

be-neat.com

instagram.com/beneat.sr

facebook.com/beneat.sr

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In this episode, Bernie chats with Grammy-winning producer and keyboardist for The Waterboys, Brother Paul Brown. Brother Paul shares stories of his humble beginnings, discovering music in unlikely places, overcoming hardship, and the powerful lessons learned from mentors who shaped his journey. He also reflects on how fate, faith, and gratitude continue to guide his life and music today.

www.instagram.com/bro_paul1963

youtu.be/g2jBWhpe0sc

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This week Lisa and Bernie catch up with singer-songwriter, author, and painter Josh Ritter. Josh shares stories from his Idaho roots, the hymns and records that shaped his musical voice, and the creative spark behind his new album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew. He also opens up about balancing songwriting and fatherhood, maintaining mental health on the road, and the joy of collaborating with his longtime band, the Royal City Band.

joshritter.com

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This week Lisa and Bernie chat with Macy Addis and Eli Dykstra of Nashville’s Backhand Blue about their journey from the O’Keefe Music Foundation to forming their own band. They share how they collaborate in the studio, balancing Eli’s riffs and production with Macy’s lyrics and melodies. The pair reflect on opening for Nothing More and Sleep Token and the impact of that experience. They also dive into the success of their single “Decay” and preview their upcoming release “Digging My Grave.”

instagram.com/backhandblueofficial

youtube.com/@backhandblue

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This week, Bernie sits down with filmmaker and photographer Shawn Hudgins to talk about his transition from corporate tech to the world of music videos. Shawn shares stories from their early days in Dallas, the chaos of filming young musicians, and the creative lessons that keep his passion alive. He also shares insights on learning by doing, the importance of great audio, and the projects he hopes to take on next.

http://www.shawnhudgins.com/

https://okmusicfoundation.org/

https://ww.youtube.com/@OKeefeMusicFoundation

https://www.instagram.com/okeefe_music_foundation

https://www.facebook.com/OkeefeMusicFoundation

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In this episode, Bernie sits down with author and music journalist Jude Warne to talk about her new book Lowdown: The Music of Boz Scaggs. Jude shares how her New York upbringing and musical family shaped her love of writing, and how she approaches music as a “celebrator” rather than just a fan. She dives into Boz Scaggs’ career, from his early days with the Steve Miller Band to the success of Silk Degrees and beyond, and reflects on her research and interviews with collaborators like Steve Lukather and David Paich. 

judewarne.com

https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/lowdown-products-9780915864768.php

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This week Bernie catches up with producer, songwriter and southpaw guitarist John Marlin. John tells us about  growing up in Ennis, TX, cutting his teeth as a sideman, and eventually landing gigs with Bart Crow, Granger Smith, and now Pat Green. He reflects on the balance between chasing creative opportunities in Nashville and being a present dad, and how his current gig with Pat Green offers the best of both worlds.

http://johnmarlin.com

https://www.⁠instagram.com/johnmarlin

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