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I've been around music and film my whole life, and love watching and reading about all of the action backstage and behind the scenes.

From the independent film producer who has to make his or her day despite inclement weather, to the guitar tech changing the umpteenth set of strings on the bus at 2 AM, I'm fascinated by these people and their stories.

If you've ever wondered who some of those people are in the long list of credits at the end of a movie and how they got there, or who those sweaty folks in black T-shirts are doing on-stage before a concert or what the hell a record producer actually does, then this podcast is for you.
Thanks for listening.

193: RFR Rewind: Sahir Hanif | I Was A 14-Year-Old CEO

May 27, 2021

Sahir Hanif is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, Industrial designer, creative director, studio drum technician, drummer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Masters of Maple Drums, and Ghost Tech: a full service production and logistics company.
A Southern California native, Sahir’s introduction to the...

192: RFR Rewind: Amanda Davis | What I learned From Singing In Church

May 20, 2021

How does a Memphis Gospel singer find her way to Chicago to become an Opera singer, only decide the spotlight isn’t for her, and ultimately forge a career as the successful FOH Engineer for Janelle Monáe?
It’s these questions and more that I explore with the amazing and talented Amanda Davis.
Frustrated by the...

191: RFR Rewind: Meegan Holmes | LOLLAPALOOZA 1997

May 13, 2021

Meegan Holmes attended California Institute of the Arts (“CalArts”) and graduated from their technical theater program in 1993. She has worked in the live sound industry for over 25 years touring, doing everything from System Engineer and Technician, to Monitor and Front of House Engineer. She has toured with...

190: RFR Rewind: Jimmy Pettinato | On Tour With Guy Fiere

May 6, 2021

Jimmy Pettinato is a veteran Production Manager based in his hometown of Scranton, PA.
After several years as both Lighting Designer and Production Manager, Jimmy ultimately made the switch to focus solely on being the best Production Manger he could, and through his career he has worked with the likes of Trans Siberian...