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Don't Shit On The Bus

Adam Elmakias

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 97

Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about touring in the music industry. We have honest conversations with some of the best crew, artists, and individuals that exist in the music industry. Hosted by Photographer Adam Elmakias.

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Thank You

Episode 96

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 • Duration 07:24

We want to thank everyone for listening to the podcast these past two years. It’s been an incredible journey making this podcast, hearing about all our guest’s journeys, and helping our listeners get on the road. Thank you to all our Patreon members for supporting us on this journey, we hope to meet you all in real life. We aren’t posting every week but Adam will still intermittently host episodes when he discovers new guests. Be on the lookout for those new episodes when they drop and always remember, don’t shit on the bus!

Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple

► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast
► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast
► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast

► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB

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Adam Elmakias - Host

► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias
► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com

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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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Interview with Paul Bradley - Founder/ CEO of Eventric & Master Tour

Episode 95

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 • Duration 58:51

Paul Bradely is the Founder and Owner of Eventric, which is mostly known for their app Master Tour. It was nice to have Paul on and understand the inner workings of such an important part of the touring industry. Tours simply wouldn’t function today without the help of Master Tour. If you don’t know what Master Tour is, chances are you have not toured. Thanks again Paul, look forward to meeting you in real life.

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• Why Paul created Master Tour
• The early obstacles Master Tour had to overcome
• The difficulties for the company during COVID
• The new features Master Tour is rolling out

(00:00) Intro
(02:17) Patreon
(02:50) Paul gets on the bus
(03:08) The Creation of Master Tour
(04:48) Master Tour at the start
(11:52) Early issues with Master Tour
(13:32) Bringing together a team
(14:51) What drove Paul to create Master Tour
(20:14) The two sides of Master Tour
(24:18) Changes over time
(24:40) Making it through COVID
(27:39) Generating income in an app
(34:08) Preparing for post covid
(42:35) Upcoming features
(52:40) Wrap up notes
(53:48) Shower Shoes

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Eventric - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventricmastertour
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/eventric
► Eventric: https://www.eventric.com

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple

► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast
► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast
► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast

► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB

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Adam Elmakias - Host

► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias
► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com

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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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Cultivating a Lifelong Career in the Music Industry ft. Seth Kallen (X Ambassadors, Jukebox The Ghost, Will Linley)

Episode 86

Monday, July 25, 2022 • Duration 01:03:04

Everyone, please welcome this week’s guest to the bus - Seth Kallen! Seth manages X Ambassadors, Jukebox The Ghost, Will Linley, and Corook to name a few. I found it impressive he has been managing Jukebox The Ghost for 17 years (almost half his life)! His stories of being a part of the rise of X Ambassadors were also a pleasure to listen to. So get comfy, grab your drink of choice, and get ready for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• How Seth went from wanting to be a musician to being a manager of an internationally recognized band
• Why Seth believes live music is so crucial for a particular artist
• How ‘Jungle’ and ‘Renegades’ put X Ambassadors on the map
• What happens to a band, on the back end, after a song becomes very successful

(00:00) Intro
(02:15) Patreon
(03:36) Seth gets on the bus
(05:53) Seth's path to becoming a manager
(07:57) How Seth met Jukebox The Ghost
(21:00) When Seth started working with X Ambassadors
(22:21) The songs that helped X Ambassadors grow in popularity
(30:16) How 'Jungle' became the anthem of the 2014 World Cup
(33:59) How the song ‘Renegades’ propelled X Ambassadors into area-selling shows
(35:52) The impact of syncs on an artist’s career
(39:44) Lessons learned from big songs like 'Jungle' and 'Renegades’
(46:32) Why artists need to perform live
(53:55) Wrap up notes
(56:10) Shower Shoes

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Seth Kallen - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethkallen
► Article:https://medium.com/@SethKallenThisFiction/what-do-i-miss-i-miss-live-music-the-fight-to-save-the-concert-business-during-a-global-pandemic-b91d64d1b26b
► Website: https://www.thisfiction.com

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey #xambassadors #jukeboxtheghost #sethkallen

Reunited with Neil Westfall! (A Day To Remember)

Episode 85

Monday, July 18, 2022 • Duration 01:07:47

We got a familiar face back on the bus, it’s Neil! Everyone welcome back Neil who’s been touring around like crazy and we were lucky enough to have him on. It felt like the first episodes when Neil was co-hosting, there’s a ton to laugh at during this episode. Thanks for jumping back on to chat about life Neil. Everyone get ready for another exciting episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • What it’s been like touring again during COVID • How Neil prepared to get back on the road • What it’s like for Neil to be touring while having a kid • What it’s like to make friends on a festival circuit (00:00) Intro (01:46) Patreon (02:16) Neil gets on the bus (06:09) Going out on tour (11:51) Making friends at festivals (17:37) Fred Durst story (18:35) Robert Ortiz's passing (22:06) Living life with a kid (35:07) Touring during COVID (39:41) Why ADTR had to cancel their tour (57:36) ADTR's new song (01:00:44) Wrap up notes --- Neil Westfall - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilwestfall44 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/NW44 ► Website: https://adtr.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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Trust Your Gut ft. Eric Gerloff (A$AP Ferg, Lil Uzi Vert, BoywithUke)

Episode 84

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 • Duration 01:06:18

Everyone lets welcome onto the bus, Eric Gerloff! Eric wears a lot of hats on tour; he’s a tour manager, production manager, and sound engineer to name a few. Eric has toured with a wide variety of artists starting all the way back on Warped Tour and now tour manages A$AP Ferg, Lil Uzi Vert, and BoywithUke. Thanks to his years of experience in the music industry, Eric has a strong gut feeling when hiring crew members or working with a new artist. There’s so much knowledge to gain from Eric so get comfy for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• How Eric has worked with a long list of varied genre artist
• What is it like to tour in the rap/hip hop world
• Why does Eric trust his gut so much when choosing crew members or artists to work for
• Lessons Eric learned from mistakes he made early in his career

(00:00) Intro
(01:47) Patreon
(02:13) Eric gets on the bus
(02:27) How long Adam and Eric have known each other
(04:50) When Eric started touring
(06:24) Mistakes Eric made early on in his career
(11:08) Who Eric has worked for
(13:43) Difference between Warped Tour bands and hip-hop artists
(20:02) What it's like being on a free for all tour
(25:47) How to let people know you're available
(27:37) What Eric looks for when bringing on new tour members
(36:28) Smoking and drinking on the job
(49:27) How to know when you're the right fit for an artist
(56:04) Wrap up notes
(56:38) Shower Shoes

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Eric Gerloff - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitbatman_/
► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gerloff-29880351

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Introducing Entourage Pro - A Verified Global Crew Network

Episode 83

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • Duration 01:20:59

Everyone please welcome the founders of Entourage Pro James and Joel. Entourage Pro is at its very core - a verified private global crew network. I was very excited when I learned about this site and I feel deeply that this is exactly what the music industry needs. James and Joel answer all of my questions, provide some insight on how they made this site, and cover how you can sign up and create an account. Sign up!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• What is Entourage Pro
• Why did Joel and James create Entourage Pro for
• How to create and edit an account on Entourage Pro
• Why the music industry operates on a word-of-mouth system for getting gigs

(00:00) Intro
(02:22) Patreon
(03:18) Joel and James get on the bus
(04:06) What Joel and James do in the music industry
(14:28) Why the music industry was such a word-of-mouth industry?
(19:50) What is Entourage Pro?
(24:33) Pitfalls Joel and James avoided when creating Entourage Pro
(29:38) Who gets hired on Entourage Pro and who does the hiring
(40:07) Convincing people to switch over to Entourage Pro
(50:42) Going on and using Entourage Pro
(01:12:56) Editability on the site
(01:17:02) How it felt to launch the Entourage Pro
(01:18:47) Wrap up notes

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Entourage Pro - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entourageproltd
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/pro_entourage
► Website: https://www.entouragepro.com

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple

► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast
► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Stagehand 101 ft. Kenny Barnwell (Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Seal)

Episode 82

Monday, June 20, 2022 • Duration 01:14:51

Everyone welcome one of the most enthusiastic people we’ve had on the bus, Kenny Barnwell! Over the past 20 years, Kenny has worked his way up from a local stagehand to touring with Bon Jovi, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande. Kenny also is the co-founder of Freedom Music events, an author, and teaches online courses for crew careers. Let's get ready for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• What someone can do to level up as a stagehand
• How Kenny went from living in his car to touring with A-list artist
• The value of working for free at the beginning in the music industry
• What Kenny believes people on the road now can do to help out new stagehands

(00:00) Intro
(03:05) Patreon
(03:59) Kenny gets on the bus
(06:12) How Kenny got started in the music industry
(17:04) Working for free
(19:31) How stagehands are hired on
(21:14) How Kenny transitioned into touring
(27:38) What is a stagehand
(33:12) It's all about who knows you
(35:10) Missteps when reaching out to someone
(40:24) Can you be a good hang on tour
(43:38) Being a stagehand is like paid training
(48:07) First steps to being hired as a local stagehand
(55:22) Leveling up from a stagehand
(01:05:37) What people on the road can do now to help new stage hands out
(01:11:00) Wrap up notes

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Kenny Barnwell - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennybarnwell
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennybarnwell
► Crew Coach: https://freedommusicevents.com/crew-coach
► Back Stage Crew Careers: https://www.instagram.com/backstagecrewcareers

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Connor's First Tour (BoywithUke)

Episode 81

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 • Duration 46:16

Connor made me write the caption this week…. Because we have Connor on the podcast! Everyone welcome our very own producer, editor, and resident good vibes advocate Connor Gaskey. Connor is on his first. tour. ever. And I couldn’t be more proud, excited, and thrilled for him. Of course, it’s only right we snag him for a day to talk to him about what he has been up to.

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• How Connor was able to network his way onto his first tour
• What skills Connor has learned while on the road
• The importance of being organized and clean on a bandwagon
• What it’s like to work so one on one with BoywithUke

(00:00) Intro
(01:29) Patreon
(02:22) Connor gets on the bus
(03:45) How Connor networked his way to getting his first tour
(06:59) Connor reached out to other photographers
(10:07) Stuff you need to know before going on the road
(12:32) First day on tour
(19:05) Rules of a bandwagon
(19:54) Stories from the road
(26:28) Days seem the same on the road
(29:14) Daily routine on tour
(33:04) Staying healthy on tour
(35:05) The show
(36:15) Working one on one with BoywithUke
(38:46) Recognizing things Connor learned from the podcast on tour
(40:27) One thing of touring Connor did not expect
(41:17) Shower shoes
(41:27) Using skills learned from off the road on tour
(42:25) Things Connor is trying to improve on while touring
(43:28) Wrap up notes

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Connor Gaskey - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connortherealgaskey
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjgaskey
► Website: https://www.connorgaskey.com

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Being The Best Hang ft. Chris Lent (The Villa, Polyphia)

Episode 80

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 • Duration 58:02

Let's welcome Chris Lent to the podcast this week! Chris is a drum tech, drummer, and stage manager. Chris has played with From First To Last, I Set My Friends On Fire - and is currently in The Villa and Pretty Idiiot. He is currently stage manager for Polyphia. The path Chirs has made into the music industry is one of the most rock n roll ways and it’s incredible to chat with him about how he kept leveling up his career. He’s a guy of many talents both as a crew member as well as being in a couple of his own bands. There’s a lot to learn about being a great hang on the road in this one so get ready for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• Why Chris makes friends with all his crew mates on tour
• How Chris has worked with and been in several bands over his music career
• The importance of leaving your ego at the door when going out on the road
• What happened in the viral video Chris was in

(00:00) Intro
(01:57) Patreon
(03:03) Chris gets on the bus
(03:16) Chris's viral video
(12:06) Scaling up with Polyphia
(13:23) Going from drum tech to stage manager
(14:47) How Chris started touring
(18:42) Stories from the road
(26:02) Chris on joining I See My Friends on Fire
(30:35) Who Chris is currently touring with
(35:09) Working off the road
(38:39) Working without an ego
(40:02) Taking a break from music
(43:55) Creating relationships with crew members
(50:48) How to be a good guest on stage
(55:35) Wrap up notes
(56:01) Shower Shoes

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Chris Lent - Guest

► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/PrettyIdiiot
► The Vila: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ae8KWCsJNw

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Started as a Runner ft. Angie Warner (Post Malone, Jay-Z, BTS)

Episode 79

Monday, May 30, 2022 • Duration 01:05:35

This week on the podcast let's welcome Angie Warner who is a tour manager. Angie has toured with artists such as Post Malone, Jay-Z, and is the western residency tour manager for BTS. It’s incredible how much Angie has accomplished in her 22 years in the music industry, this episode felt like Angie was telling stories around a bonfire. She’s truly one of the best at what she does and her insight of arena-filling talent is something you won’t want to miss. There’s so much to learn this week so get comfy, grab a good drink, and enjoy another week of Don’t Shit on the Bus!

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• How Angie has been able to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry
• What it’s like tour manage arena level show with Post Malone and BTS is like
• How important security becomes at larger scale music events
• The type of security measures that are needed for larger-scale music events

(00:00) Intro
(02:15) Patreon
(02:47) Angie gets on the bus
(07:47) How Angie got started in the music industry
(13:43) How to stand out as a runner
(16:56) Morals Angie lives by when teaching others in the industry
(21:10) How touring has changed over the last 20 years
(25:08) How Angie has worked with the artist she’s toured with
(32:14) What a tour manager has to do at different levels of touring
(40:47) Angie's routine on tour
(43:22) Getting a tour dog
(49:40) What security is like on arena level tours
(01:00:13) Wrap up notes
(01:01:01)Shower Shoes

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Angie Warner - Guest

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidang711
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidang

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Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast

► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com

► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify
► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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