Roadie Friday

Roadie Friday

By Darren Makins, Jose EscuderoMusicMusic Commentary
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Roadie Friday episodes

  • 14. Richard Brown (Production Assistant - Breaking Benjamin, Black Veil Brides)
    Darren and Jose welcome Richard Brown to Roadie Friday. They talk about Rich getting his start in the industry, his daily tasks, sleeping on a bus that has 6 people, and of course, Jimmy Buffet.

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod


    1 hr 4 min
  • 13. Justin Kier - (Tour Manager - Atreyu)
    Darren and Jose welcome Justin Kier to Roadie Friday. In this episode, they discuss Justin's career, the Tour Manager's responsibilities, Putting out a bus fire in crocs, and the expenses of touring. **CORRECTION** Darren called Atreyu’s drummer “Alex”. His name is actually Kyle. Darren regrets the error. Kyle is a good dude.
    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.
    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.
    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
    57 min
  • 12. Nadia Guardado - (Production Coordinator - Ghost. Tour Manager - Filter)
    Darren and Jose welcome Nadia Guardado to Roadie Friday. They discuss topics like NDA’s, touring with secret members of bands who’s identities are hidden from the public, Darren tried to conduct an interview while battling jet lag, and Nadia almost actually gets oil-spotted.
    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.
    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.
    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
    32 min
  • 11. Justin Perez (Guitar Tech - Devin Townsend, Pop Evil, Hatebreed) Talks Sobriety and Addiction.

    Jose and Darren continue the conversation on mental health, and they bring on Justin Perez. They talk about being sober on the road, the difficulties maintaining sobriety, and how you can start the conversation with someone that you think might be struggling.


    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    59 min
  • 10 - Jamie Gooden (Production Assistant/VIP U2, Alter Bridge)
    This episode of Roadie Friday features Jamie Gooden. Darren, Jose, and Jamie talk about topics like pay wage gaps, negotiating pay, and wrapping cables.
    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.
    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.
    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
    1 hr 11 min
  • 9. Jai Kaminoff (Guitar Tech - Gojira, Ghost, Animals as Leaders)
    Jose and Darren welcome Jai Kaminoff. Jai works as a Guitar Technician for artists like Gojira, Ghost, and Animals as Leaders. They discuss topics like Digital Rigs vs Analog Rigs, Playing to a click vs not and how it impacts a show, and working during the pandemic.
    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.
    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.
    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
    1 hr 6 min
  • 8. Tank the Tech on Merch Cuts

    In this episode, Jose and Darren speak to YouTube personality Tank the Tech (Merch - Van Halen, Journey. Guitar Tech - POWERWOLF) about venue splits, merch cut, whatever you want to call it. 

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1 hr 6 min
  • 7. Dan Michie (Lighting Designer - Limp Bizkit, Falling in Reverse, Pierce the Veil)

    In this episode of Roadie Friday, Darren and Jose welcome Dan Michie! Dan works as an LD for artists like Limp Bizkit, Pierce the Veil, and Falling in Reverse. They talk about topics like Dan's career, how they navigate walking through crowds, and representation in the touring industry.  

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. 

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. 

    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1 hr 9 min
  • 6. Cody Carlton (Lighting Designer - Badflower, Scott Stapp, Sevendust)

    Jose and Darren welcome LD Cody Carlton. They talk about Cody accidently getting his start as an LD, where he wants to evolve as an LD, and they gossip FAR MORE THAN THEY SHOULD HAVE. 

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. 

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. 

    Send them an email at [email protected] Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

    1 hr 3 min

About Roadie Friday

From the publisher's feed

A podcast about the touring music industry, hosted by two dudes probably wearing Hawaiian shirts