In this episode, we talk with Shy Swartz, an instrument repair technician based in Cincinnati, whose expertise spans guitars, amps, pedals, and vintage electronics. Shy shares how she got her start by fixing her own gear as a teenager and discusses her passion for making technical knowledge accessible through social media. She opens up about navigating the industry, confronting bias, and staying grounded despite a growing global customer base. Along the way, she shares memorable repair stories and advice for aspiring techs looking to break into the field.

resurrectioninstrumentrepair.com

⁠instagram.com/missshymustdie

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This week Bernie sits down with Tim DeLaughter to talk about the origins of Tripping Daisy, their explosive rise in the ‘90s Dallas music scene, and the unexpected return of the band. Tim discusses the band’s upcoming tour, new album, and how a spontaneous onstage moment reminded him why he loved the band in the first place. He opens up about the impact of losing Wes Berggren and Chris Penn, and how their memory shapes the band’s next chapter. Check out this candid and inspiring conversation about music, loss, and revival.

instagram.com/tripdaisyofcl⁠

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gofundme.com/f/join-us-to-support-the-penn-family

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This week, we sit down with Michael Alago—legendary A&R executive, photographer, and subject of the critically acclaimed documentary Who the Fuck Is That Guy?! The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago. Michael joins us to share the wild, inspiring story of his life in music—from signing Metallica and White Zombie to working with Nina Simone and becoming a celebrated photographer. He reflects on being openly gay in the heavy metal scene, his struggles with addiction, and finding peace through sobriety and creativity. With stories that span decades, this is a powerful conversation about music, resilience, and living authentically.

⁠https://www.instagram.com/michaelanthonyalago⁠

⁠https://linktr.ee/michaelmachine⁠

⁠https://www.michaelalago.co⁠

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