In this episode of 2ndLap with Robbie, Gramps walks with old friend Matt Endsley (@endzoo) for one of the most fascinating and unpredictable conversations yet. Matt's life story reads like a choose-your-own-adventure book—from painting Burger Kings to building stages for the world's biggest artists, and yes, even surviving a gunshot.Matt takes us through his journey starting as a painter and discovering life on the road as a concert technician (not a roadie—he'll explain the difference). He's worked behind the scenes on tours for legends like the Grateful Dead and Guns N' Roses, as well as modern superstars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. The stories from the road are incredible, including the time he tried to pay an up-and-coming John Mayer for a gig right before his solo career exploded into stardom.They dive into the differences between building massive concert sets for arena tours versus the more controlled chaos of corporate events that Matt now runs with his wife. Each world has its own challenges, personalities, and wild moments.But perhaps the most jaw-dropping part of this conversation is when Matt tells the story of being shot—and how texting and driving, ironically, saved his life. It's a story you have to hear to believe, and it's just one of many reasons we can't wait to have Matt back on the podcast.This episode is packed with music industry insights, road stories, life-and-death moments, and the kind of authentic conversation that only happens between old friends catching up while walking.Topics Covered:• Life as a concert technician on major tours• Working with iconic artists from multiple generations• The John Mayer payment story you won't believe• Building concert sets vs. corporate event production• Surviving a gunshot—the full story• How texting and driving accidentally saved a life• Lessons learned from decades on the roadFollow Matt Endsley on Instagram: @endzooSubscribe to 2ndLap with Robbie for more incredible stories, honest conversations, and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else.#ConcertLife #MusicIndustry #TourLife #BehindTheScenes #LifeStories #SurvivalStory #2ndLapA 2026 ‪@GailForceStudios‬ Production