Rock & Roast

Rock & Roast

By Ben Bearden and Caleb ImbodenComedyComedy Interviews
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Rock & Roast episodes

  • Checking in with FOH Engineer/Production Manager Jeremiah Pierson Pt. 2
    Part 2 of 2.  On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb finish their talk with Jeremiah Pierson. He talks about one of his worst gigs to date, being an unwanted new guy on tour, tech talk about his current gig, the article in Light and Sound America, and all of the problems to overcome as a production manager on such a large and complex project.  They then transition into coffee and recount coffee stories from the road, memorable places around the country, and how he takes his coffee.  Jeremiah then shares a message of insight to everyone.   Jeremiah is an audio engineer, production coordinator, and sound designer who got his start in the small rock club scene back in 2009.  Starting off as a runner and stagehand for local shows in his home state of Michigan, he soon landed his first few touring gigs as the jack-of-all trades for a punk band out of Minneapolis.  After a few years of working the club circuit as a FOH/MON engineer, he would go on to work in the magic industry as both a FOH engineer and A/V designer.  Jeremiah now resides in LA where he has focused his talents on production management and systems design for festival-sized events across the country.  Jeremiah's Instagram - @jeremiah.pierson Light and Sound America - www.lightandsoundamerica.com
    1 hr 11 min
  • Checking in with FOH Engineer/Production Manager Jeremiah Pierson Pt. 1

    Part 1 of 2. On this episode of Rock & Roast, Ben and Caleb speak to Jeremiah Pierson. They talk about his intro to the industry with a house gig, his first tour with a regional rock band, what he's learned on tour, how being thrown into the fire on a gig can make you stronger, and working with a magician on who's tour he and Ben met. 

     

    Jeremiah is an audio engineer, production coordinator, and sound designer who got his start in the small rock club scene back in 2009. 

    Starting off as a runner and stagehand for local shows in his home state of Michigan, he soon landed his first few touring gigs as the jack-of-all trades 
    for a punk band out of Minneapolis. After a few years of working the club circuit as a FOH/MON engineer, he would go on to work in the magic industry
    as both a FOH engineer and A/V designer. Jeremiah now resides in LA where he has focused his talents on production management and systems design for 
    festival-sized events across the country.
     
     
    Jeremiah's Instagram - @jeremiah.pierson
    1 hr 25 min
  • Talking with Monitor/RF Tech Calvin Welshans

    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben talk to audio tech/engineer, Calvin Welshans. They talk gear, Calvin’s experience being homeschooled, his love for music resulting in his love for tech, first house gig, first tour, his transition into the company he currently works for, and what he’s doing now. Then they transition to coffee and discuss how favorites of brew method, grind, and origin, the different espresso drinks, and the ratios of milk that structure them. He then teaches Ben and Caleb a few things about the specifics of brew methods and the balances that go along with them.

     

    Calvin is a touring Monitor Systems/RF Tech and occasional monitor mixer. His hobbies include coffee, whiskey, tobacco, and being a professional. He loves to learn, read, and talk about work in any capacity. When he grows up he wants to be a barista...but seriously his retirement plan is to open a cafe serving pour over/espresso and whiskey pairings.

     

     

    Calvin’s Instagram - @calvinbwelshans

     

    Clair Global’s Instagram - @clairglobal

    2 hr 2 min
  • Speaking with Producer/Musician Justin Glasco Pt. 2

    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben continue their talk to producer, tech, and musician, and coffee lover, Justin Glasco. They talk about Justin’s move to L.A, then to Brooklyn, then to Nashville, and then back to L.A.! Justin tells them about his time with The Lone Bellow, his love for and his life in the studio, microphones, what he’s been working on during the pandemic, travel coffee setups, coffee first thing in the morning on tour, and their favorites of coffee.

     

    A self-proclaimed quality control freak splitting time between Los Angeles and Nashville.

     

    Credits include session work with artists such as Andrew Bird, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Blake Mills, Matt Berninger (the National), Tristan Prettyman, Bo Burhnam, Dan Wilson and writing collaborations with Cary Brothers, Wild Rivers, Emerson Hart, Serena Ryder, Anderson East and Meiko.

     

    Justin was most recently a creative contributor and drummer for Nashville-based Americana band, The Lone Bellow. The band released their third album in September 2017. Produced alongside Dave Cobb, with additional production by Glasco at his personal studio. The album includes songs written while touring internationally with the band for three years.

     

    He is currently busy working on upcoming releases from Meiko, David Redd, Amie Miriello, Madison Malone, Lucy Clearwater, Hugh Masterson and Brian Elmquist (The Lone Bellow) and a slew of incredible talent with a new live project called Stories. 

     

    Justin’s Website- https://www.justinglasco.com/
     
    Justin’s Instagram- @justinglasco
     
    The Lone Bellow’s Instagram- @thelonebellow
     
    Slate Coffee Roasters - https://slatecoffee.com/
     
    Visitor Coffee/Brian Lang Instagram - @visitorcoffeela
     
    Weak Coffee Instagram- @weakcoffeeco
    59 min
  • Diving into the RESTART Bill with Kyle Jones

    This is a very special bonus episode where Caleb and Ben are joined by industry veteran Kyle Jones, Vice President of Account Development for Special Event Transportation.  Kyle has over 30 years in the live entertainment business, has served some of the top names in the industry and has grown major global companies such as Stage Call Transportation and recently launched the US division of Truck’N Roll.

     

    This episode is a call to action to help pass the RESTART bill (S. 3814) in order to help those unemployed by extending PUA and FPUC and our industry’s critical situation.

     

    Please visit: www.usa.gov/elected-officials to easily find your elected official and message them about why this is so important.

     

    Also visit www.wemakeevents.org for more information and ways to take action.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Speaking with Producer/Musician Justin Glasco Pt. 1
    Part 1 of 2.
    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben talk to producer, tech, and musician, Justin Glasco.  They talk about Justin growing up in a musical home with a vocalist father, college, making the move to Nashville, first jobs, first tours (as a tech and as a musician), attitudes in the industry, and little about his time with The Lone Bellow.  They also mention some of the gear they all use to record and the difficulties of recording albums in a global pandemic in person and online.  This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Justin. 
     
     
    A self-proclaimed quality control freak splitting time between Los Angeles and Nashville. 
     
    Credits include session work with artists such as Andrew Bird, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Blake Mills, Matt Berninger (The National), Tristan Prettyman, Bo Burhnam, Dan Wilson and writing collaborations with Cary Brothers, Wild Rivers, Emerson Hart, Serena Ryder, Anderson East and Meiko.

     

    Justin was most recently a creative contributor and drummer for Nashville-based Americana band, The Lone Bellow.  The band released their third album in September 2017, produced alongside Dave Cobb, with additional production by Glasco at his personal studio.  The album includes songs written while touring internationally with the band for three years.
     
    He is currently busy working on upcoming releases from Meiko, David Redd, Amie Miriello, Madison Malone, Lucy Clearwater, Hugh Masterson and Brian Elmquist (The Lone Bellow) and a slew of incredible talent with a new live project called Stories. 
     
     
     
    Justin’s Website- https://www.justinglasco.com/
     
    Justin’s Instagram- @justinglasco
     
    The Lone Bellow’s Instagram- @thelonebellow
    54 min
  • Conversing with Guitarist Browan Lollar of St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben talk to guitarist Browan Lollar from St. Paul and the Broken Bones.  They talk about Browan’s previous bands, stories from Muscle Shoals (Browan’s hometown and where Ben attended college), how crazy it is to run into people you know in the industry on the other side of the world, how much they all like nitro cold brew, and what is considered “good” coffee. 
    Aside from being a fantastic guitarist and musician, Browan is a very talented artist. 
    They talk a little bit about his art and how long he has been doing it. (Link to art page below).
     
     
     
    Browan Lollar's southeastern roots and surrealistic eye blend to create colorful, dark images. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., his childhood took him to Atlanta, Ga., and finally to Muscle Shoals, Ala., where he took root and used his surroundings and experiences as inspiration for his works.
    As a three-year-old, he doodled in church, and immersed himself in painting at the age of twelve. Since then he has been sought after by bands such as John Paul White, The Bear, and Jason Isbell to create full circle concept designs for their albums. Lollar's art has been displayed in several galleries. His album art for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's first two records has been featured in more than 30 magazines, including Blurt, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, No Depression, and Rolling Stone, as well as many late night television shows.
    In 2012 Lollar released the solo EP, which he recorded while living in Muscle Shoals. Later that same year he helped form Birmingham based band St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The band has since released two EPs and three full length records and has shared the stage with such artists as Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Rolling Stones. 
     
     
     
     
    Browan’s Art Website- Browanlollarprints.bigcartel.com
     
    Browan’s Twitter- Twitter.com/browanlollar
     
    Browan’s Instagram-  @browanlollar
     
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones Website- St.paulandthebrokenbones.com
     
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones Instagram- @stpaulandthebrokenbones
     
    Caveat Coffee Instagram- @caveat.coffee
     
    OHenry’s Coffee Instagram- @ohenrys
    1 hr 19 min
  • Catching up with Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry
    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben talk to magician Dan Sperry about his career in magic & starting a coffee company.  Beginning with his childhood, they talk about Dan growing up in the magic industry, him moving to different cities, jobs outside of the industry, & stories from touring.  They then transition into the world of coffee and Dan’s coffee company, Zombie Java.  They discuss the origins of the company, the different coffees offered, and Dan’s favorite roast.
     
     
    Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry : The Anti-Conjuror:
    Combining the art of magic with the macabre, his unhinged, shockingly eccentric humor and audience interaction that makes his live show a truly unique experience that has been dubbed, “Totally icky, yet totally awesome”, “…Left me laughing to tears. The cynical Alice Cooper of Magic”, and one that “Has audiences laughing and shuddering in equal measure”.
    From starring in the best-selling magic show in Broadway history The Illusionists, sky-rocketing ratings on America’s Got Talent, Germany’s hit series Das SuperTalent, FOX’s World Magic Awards, and TLC’s Cake Boss, to selling out countless performance venues around the world, Dan Sperry presents a magic show for people who love magic shows but an even better show for people who hate magic shows.
     
    Dan Sperry Instagram - @dansperry
     
    Zombie java Instagram - @zombiejava
     
    Dan Sperry’s website - www.dansperry.com
     
    Dans gaming link - https://m.twitch.tv/antigaminggamingshow/profile
    (The Anti Gaming Gaming Show)
     
    Aeropress coffee maker- www.aeropress.com
    1 hr 28 min
  • Coffee Talk w/ Audio Systems Engineer Will Whitaker

    On this episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben bring you part 2 of their conversation with Will Whitaker! The coffee half! They discuss the origins of coffee, brew methods, the world of competition coffee, the history of the coffee bean, and how coffee houses came to be in the United States. Will also talks about the business he & his wife started, and what it looks like during and after Covid.

     

    -Sayso Coffee’s Instagram - @saysocoffee

    -Will Whitaker’s Instagram - @will.w2189

    -La Marzocco Espresso Machine - www.lamarzoccousa.com

    -Kalita Wave Pour Over System - http://kalita.ae/products/waveseries

    -December Dripper Pour Over System - https://www.decembercoffee.com/product-page/december-dripper-grip

    -Specialty Coffee Association - https://sca.coffee/

    1 hr 15 min
  • Inaugural Episode w/ Will Whitaker - Pt. 1

    On the inaugural episode of Rock & Roast, Caleb and Ben interview Audio Systems Engineer, Will Whitaker.  Will has worked for, and toured with, many big name artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Foo Fighters.  In part one of this two part episode, they discuss the details of the Foo Fighters tour on which Dave Grohl broke his leg, how Will got the opportunity to work with Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with a few ridiculous jokes, and a little bit of tech talk for the nerds out there like us!  So join us, and we hope you enjoy!

    1 hr 1 min

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Lighting tech Ben Bearden and audio tech Caleb Imboden - currently with Lynyrd Skynyrd - talk everything behind the scenes and coffee with other top industry professionals on this fun, witty,…