Roadie Friday – Details, episodes & analysis

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Roadie Friday

Darren Makins, Jose Escudero

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Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 24

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

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🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
09/10/2025
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
08/10/2025
#54
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music Commentary
19/12/2024
#94
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music Commentary
18/12/2024
#78
🇫🇷 France - Music Commentary
10/11/2024
#95
🇫🇷 France - Music Commentary
09/11/2024
#81
🇫🇷 France - Music Commentary
08/11/2024
#69
🇫🇷 France - Music Commentary
07/11/2024
#58
🇫🇷 France - Music Commentary
06/11/2024
#41
🇨🇦 Canada - Music Commentary
05/11/2024
#98

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23. Nick Engle (Stage Manager - Disturbed)

Season 2 · Episode 23

Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 01:28:18

Jose and Darren welcome Nick Engle to Roadie Friday. They discuss how Nick started in his career, mental health, lost luggage, and more. (Programming Note: Darren’s mic goes in and out in the first 15 mins of the episode. What you hear is cleaned up backup audio)

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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22. Austin Zangi - (Lighting Designer - Seether, Testament)

Season 2 · Episode 22

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • Duration 46:14

Jose and Darren welcome Austin Zangi to Roadie Friday. They discuss how much Zangi makes (not really), how your career in the music industry wont be linear but rather a rollercoaster, and more. (Production Note: Darren's mic cuts out with about 15 minutes left, so his track switches to the Zoom Recording)

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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21. David Nester (Drum Tech - Disturbed, Staind. Drummer - ENMY, Aaron Lewis)

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 01:19:07

Welcome back! Darren and Jose welcome David Nestor to Roadie Friday! In this episode, they talk about David's career, why 'the hang' is so important, and the Disturbed sprinkler incidents.

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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20. The Tailgate Tour Special (Feat Johnny Lane)

Season 2 · Episode 20

Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 40:47

Darren and Jose have their first in-person episode while they're both working on the Tailgate Tour with Staind, Seether, Saint Asonia, and Tim Montana. They talk about the tour, and they’re later joined by Johnny Lane, Guitar Technician for Artists like Saint Asonia, Big Wreck, and Billy Talent. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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19. Steve Litscher (Front of House Engineer - Atreyu, Dance Gavin Dance, Tour Manager/FOH - Story of the Year)

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, April 11, 2024 • Duration 01:12:48

Darren and Jose welcome Steve Litscher to Roadie Friday! They discuss leaving a career to become a touring professional, upcoming plans, and of course, The Machine Shop in Flint, Mi.

Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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18. Paris Visone and Francesca Ludikar (Video Director and Content Creator - Godsmack)

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Duration 51:07

Welcome to Roadie Friday Season 2! Jose and Darren welcome guests Paris Visone (Video Director - Godsmack) and first time returning guest Francesca Ludikar (Content Creator - Godsmack). Jose and Darren learn about the role of the Video Director, They catch up with Francesca, and talk about touring with someone who has taken over your old role on a tour Watch "Truth" by Godsmack, Directed by Francesca Ludikar and Sully Erna https://youtu.be/d7sBkZLbQfY?si=qcYVG1RsnuJT_RNy Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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17. Evan Potter (Guitarist - Lilith Czar, Guitar/Backline Tech - Atreyu, The Struts)

Season 1 · Episode 17

Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 01:12:28

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 roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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16. Mental Health pt. 2 featuring Nathan White

Season 1 · Episode 16

Friday, October 13, 2023 • Duration 01:07:00

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 roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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15. Drew Molleur (Front of House Engineer - Breaking Benjamin, Chase Atlantic)

Season 1 · Episode 15

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 • Duration 56:34

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 roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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14. Richard Brown (Production Assistant - Breaking Benjamin, Black Veil Brides)

Season 1 · Episode 14

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 • Duration 01:03:07

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 roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod

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