Jose and Darren welcome Evan Potter to Roadie Friday! They talk about balancing being a musician and a tech, remaining a professional while working for your favorite artists, and knowing people through your other working relationships. 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

Darren and Jose continue the conversation about mental health among touring professionals and they welcome Nathan White, roadie and survivor of a suicide attempt. You are not alone. Help is available 24/7. If you or someone you know is having a self harm crisis, dial 988. 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

Jose and Darren welcome Drew Molleur to Roadie Friday. They talk about Drew's career, mixing a concert to the room, and other tangents. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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