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Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: October 7, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E8: Eddie Wineland (UFC, WEC, Firefighter) - Firefighting After Fighting SHOW SUMMARY: A lot of people talk about “never forget.” Eddie Wineland actually trains it into his body. Randy Hulsey sits down with the former UFC veteran and WEC bantamweight champion for a real catch-up that turns into a powerful conversation about service, memory, and the kind of discipline that does not need an audience.   We dig into Eddie’s path from long weeks working near the steel mills to nearly two decades with the LaPorte Fire Department, and why that career gave him the freedom and support to compete at the highest level in MMA. Eddie also breaks down his annual 9/11 stair climb tribute: 2,071 steps, done in full firefighting gear with a pack, repeated up and down stadium stairs. He’s honest about what the gear adds, why the heat matters, and why even a brutal workout still cannot match what first responders faced inside the towers.   From there, the talk widens into family and culture. Eddie shares why his kids join the tribute, why “wrestling is not optional,” and what he thinks phones and comfort are doing to toughness and common sense. Because Backstage Pass Radio always keeps music in the mix, we also get into guitars, learning frustration, and how small daily practice builds real progress. We close by circling back to life after Eddie’s June 2022 retirement: commentating, coaching, and why wrestling pressure is such a foundation in modern mixed martial arts.   If this hit you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: https://www.facebook.com/eddie.wineland Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: September 23, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E7: Jayler (James Bartholomew & Tyler Arrowsmith) - Nostalgia and a Deep Purple Tour SHOW SUMMARY: Rock isn’t quiet, it’s just waiting for the right band to turn it back up. We sit down with James Bartholomew and Tyler Arrowsmith from UK rock band Jayler to talk about how a young group can channel a 60s and 70s classic rock vibe without feeling like a tribute act, and why the performance element of rock matters as much as the notes. From stage outfits to big riffs to that sense of atmosphere, they’re chasing the part of rock and roll that makes a room feel alive. We get into the real building blocks behind their sound: family influences, deep listening on vinyl, falling down the rabbit hole from Bob Dylan and John Denver to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and the blues. They share what it’s like leveling up through open mics and jam nights, how they balance musical ambition with the reality of short support sets, and what they learn from sharing stages with legends like Sammy Hagar and soon Deep Purple. You’ll also hear how fans in places like Brazil can turn a song into a shared moment by singing it right back. Then we zoom in on the songwriting and the Voices Unheard album, including the wild evolution of “Down Below,” which started as a slide riff and gained a key section from a live jam when the band had extra festival time to fill. If you love modern classic rock, UK rock bands, guitar-driven music, and behind-the-scenes touring stories, this one delivers. Subscribe, share this with a rock fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: https://jayler.co.uk/ Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: September 9, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E6: Jaron Gulino (Lynch Mob) Road Life & 4 Strings SHOW SUMMARY: Watching your hero from the crowd is one thing. Locking in beside them onstage, night after night, is something else entirely. I sit down with powerhouse bassist and tour manager Jaron Gulino, an East Coast native known for his work with Lynch Mob plus projects like Heaven’s Edge and Tantric. We get into where his sound really comes from: being a fan first, getting raised on Sabbath, Rainbow, Deep Purple, and Iron Maiden, then slowly widening his ears until groove, vocals, and feel matter as much as riffs and speed. Jaron also explains why his bass playing is “guitar-brained” even though he’s not trying to be a guitarist, and how that mindset shapes writing, tone, and stage energy. We also pull the curtain back on the touring musician reality. Jaron breaks down the unglamorous work that keeps a band moving, from last-minute prep to merch, driving, and tour managing. He shares what it’s like to record a truly raw live album with Lynch Mob (The Final Ride), why leaving small imperfections makes it honest, and how improvisation changes depending on the drummer and the moment. Along the way, he clears up the biggest misconceptions about George Lynch and talks about reading cues when the jams go off-script. If you care about the music industry, rock and roll, heavy metal, live performance, or what it actually takes to build a sustainable career as a working bassist, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Backstage Pass Radio. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.georgelynch.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: August 26th, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E5: Max Rios (Max Rios & The Waysiders) - Los Vatos Del Barrio) SHOW SUMMARY: A lot of artists talk about “being real,” but Max Rios has actually built his whole musical life around it, even when the easier move was to chase someone else’s plan. We sit down face-to-face in the studio and follow the trail back to South Houston, Wayside Drive, and those formative years where rock and roll, Spanish-language records, and country radio all quietly wired themselves into his sound. Max breaks down how his Tex Americana style is really a lived blend of roots rock, Americana songwriting, country DNA, and Mexican-American influence, not a genre trend. We dig into the lost art of deep listening, why vinyl records and liner notes trained a generation to hear details, and how that kind of attention shows up in songs like “Record Store Days.” If you’ve ever missed the feeling of getting lost in an album, this conversation will hit hard in the best way. We also get practical about craft and career: how Max writes when inspiration strikes instead of on a schedule, how he knows when a song is “done,” and why space in an arrangement can say more than another overdub. He performs “Angelina” and shares the story behind it, connecting grief, memory, and songwriting in a way that changes how you hear the track. Plus, we talk band realities, solo gigs, redefining success with age, and what to expect from his upcoming full-length release, Two Sides to a Story. If you enjoy songwriter interviews, Americana and Tex-Mex textures, and honest talk about making music in today’s industry, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What’s one song you’d keep alive 100 years from now? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.maxrios.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: August 12th, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E4 - Bubba Westly - Truths, Songs, and Second Chances SHOW SUMMARY: A song can be “good” for years and still not be ready for the world. Randy Hulsey sits down with Texas country artist Bubba Westly for an honest, boots-on-the-ground conversation about what actually builds a career when you are doing it independently: family roots, long drives, late-night lyric notes, chart pressure, and the humility it takes to keep going when the plan changes.   Bubba performs live in the studio and unpacks the stories behind the music, including “Feel So Good,” a track he wrote years ago and resurrected after audiences kept asking to hear it again. We also talk through his lyric-first songwriting process, how he decides when a song is truly finished, and the business milestones that made it all feel real, like holding his first royalty check and learning how publishing and PROs like BMI work in practice.   The conversation turns deeply personal with “Every Other Weekend,” a vulnerable co-write about parenting, custody, and the emotions that can hit hardest onstage. Bubba also shares how sobriety and faith reshaped his life, why he invites prayer requests online, and how he meets fans at the merch booth after shows to offer encouragement, not just sell merch. If you love Texas country music, country songwriting, independent artists, and behind-the-scenes music industry stories, this one lands with both craft and heart.   Subscribe to Backstage Pass Radio, share this with a friend who loves real artist stories, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.bubbawestly.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 29, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E3: Jonathon "Boogie" Long - Courage In The Chaos SHOW SUMMARY: A great guitar player can impress you in 10 seconds, but Jonathon “Boogie” Long is after something harder: a sound that tells the truth. Randy Hulsey talks with the Louisiana blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter about what it takes to build a career when the music industry is driven by algorithms, short-form video, and streaming numbers that can make even a great record feel invisible. Boogie gets real about the pressure to “go viral,” why that can feel forced, and how he’s chosen a more authentic lane through TikTok live streaming, daily improvisation, and genuine fan engagement that slowly moves the needle on Spotify.   We also go back to where it started, from Baton Rouge roots to life in Hammond, and the family gospel tradition that shaped his ear, his phrasing, and his commitment to uplifting songs. Boogie explains how he learned to hear chord progressions without an instrument, why he thinks like a vocalist when he plays guitar, and how early gigs, road work, and mentorship helped him grow up fast in the Louisiana music scene. Along the way we touch career turning points like playing Jazz Fest, winning Guitar Center’s King of the Blues, and the long road from accolades to sustainable momentum.   Then we dig into Courage and the Chaos, the album that pushes through genre lines and lands on the Billboard blues chart, plus the realities of releasing new music while competing with legacy acts. You’ll also hear practical talk on recording sessions, touring goals, future album ideas, and a quick hit of guitar gear favorites for tone chasers. If you care about modern blues, independent artists, and the behind-the-scenes work that never shows up in a highlight reel, this one’s for you.  Subscribe, share this conversation with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story behind the songs. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.boogielong.com Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 15, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E2: A.J. Vallejo - (Love & Chaos / Brody Lane / Vallejo - The Hustle Behind The Melody SHOW SUMMARY: The music industry loves a clean storyline: one band, one break, one big deal. A.J. Vallejo’s career is the opposite and that’s exactly why it works. From Vallejo to Love and Chaos to Brody Lane, A.J. has built a life in Texas music by stacking skills: songwriter, guitarist, producer, director, band leader, and the kind of connector who can turn a garage hang into a charting project. We dig into the real business behind the art, including why major label contracts and 360 deals can trap artists in endless recoupment, and what it actually takes to keep creative control. A.J. breaks down touring economics, how social media changed discovery, and the strategy he wishes more musicians would talk about: sync licensing. If you’ve ever wondered how songs end up on ESPN, HBO, or long-running TV rotations, he explains the “mailbox money” logic and why catalog placements can fund studios, gear, and future records. Then we head to the river. A.J. shares what he’s building at Grüne Studios near New Braunfels and Canyon Lake: a residential recording studio and songwriter retreat where artists can live, write, record, and reset without the constant distractions of a city room. We also talk about finding young talent, producing regional number ones, supporting musicians through HAM health coverage in Austin, and even the surprising parallels between crafting a hit song and dialing in a hot sauce recipe. If you care about independent artists, Texas country, Americana, rock, and the behind-the-scenes choices that keep careers alive, hit play, share this with a music friend, and subscribe and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Artist Website: www.loveandchaos.com www.ajvallejo.com INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ajvallejo Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: July 8, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S11: E1: Vern Vennard - Touring, Tones, and Toughness SHOW SUMMARY: A touring guitarist sells his house, moves to rural France, builds a recording studio, and finally feels momentum, then the world shuts down. That is where our conversation with Vern Vennard starts, and it only gets deeper from there. Vern is a sideman, producer, and studio problem-solver who has spent decades alongside Zak Perry and the Beautiful Things, and he brings the kind of behind-the-scenes honesty you rarely hear from working musicians. We talk about what actually holds a creative partnership together for 30+ years when money is not the engine: owning the work, protecting the sound, and chasing steady improvement record after record. Vern shares the origin story that begins in New York, includes two “run over” accidents, and turns into a lifelong musical bond. We also get practical about musicianship, from learning to stay out of the way in an acoustic duo to building parts that make the singer and the lyric land. Along the way we get into guitar influences, Europe touring culture, and why some crowds still listen like it matters. Then we pivot into craft and standards: podcast audio quality, editing headaches, and why listeners quit fast when the sonics feel cheap. Vern also opens up about training Krav Maga later in life, the focus on de-escalation, and what pressure testing does to your brain under stress. We close with what is next for the band, including the new release The Rodeos in Town, plus where to find Zak Perry and the Beautiful Things on streaming. If you like real stories about touring, music production, songwriting, and building a creative life through setbacks, hit subscribe, share this with a musician friend, and leave us a review. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM WWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: June 24, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E10: Jovana Cubric - From War To Wisconsin SHOW SUMMARY: War, immigration, and starting over are not the kind of topics we usually chase on a music podcast, but Jovana Cubric's story is too powerful to keep off the mic. We talk about her move to Sedona and why the outdoors feels like medicine, then rewind to the bigger leap: leaving Croatia during the Yugoslavia conflict, living in Serbia as refugees, and being resettled in small town Wisconsin by pure chance. Hearing how her family navigated uncertainty, separation, and survival puts “stress” in a whole new perspective.   We also get into identity, language, and the quiet tension that shows up over time: parents who keep the native tongue, kids who just want to fit in, and what it feels like when you’re translating between generations. Jovana shares how those experiences shaped her independence, discipline, and ability to solve problems without spiraling. If you’ve ever wondered how people rebuild after trauma or how immigrant families adapt in the United States, this conversation is honest and surprisingly hopeful.   Then we switch gears into practical business: B2B lead generation, outbound sales, and why cold calling is needed more than ever after COVID. We break down what SDRs and BDRs actually do, how to create a repeatable sales development process, and why quality targeting and human connection beat inbox noise. We also talk coffee operations and what scaling cafes taught Jovana about leadership, plus a few coffee facts that will change how you order tomorrow.  Subscribe to Backstage Pass Radio, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it helped. What part of Jovana’s story stuck with you most? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.mpi-impact.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: June 10, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E9: Charlie Marie - From Rhode Island to the West SHOW SUMMARY: A single comment from a vocal coach can change a life, especially when it points you toward the voice you were meant to sing with. I’m Randy Hulsey, and I sit down with classic country and Americana artist Charlie Marie to talk about how a Rhode Island upbringing, a Patsy Cline-sized inspiration, and years of real-world experience shaped a sound that feels both vintage and fiercely personal. We get into the early music that raised her, the pressure to fit a mold, and the moment she realized she had to stop imitating and start telling the truth.   Charlie opens up about a defining childhood moment on Star Search, how public critique planted a fear of being seen, and why that old wound resurfaced when her career started gaining attention years later. From there, the conversation turns into an honest look at healing and the music industry: the myth that success fixes what hurts inside, the hard work of facing emotions you would rather avoid, and the choice to stay true to your inner compass even when it costs you comfort.   Then we hit the road. Charlie shares stories from a cross-country journey that took her deep into the American West, with car camping, unexpected kindness from strangers, and nature as both refuge and creative fuel. We also talk about her singles “Heart” and “Kancamagus Highway,” plus her upcoming record Signs (out June 5) and what it takes to release music independently, from vinyl preorders on Bandcamp to doing the shipping yourself. If you love classic country storytelling, indie artist grit, and songwriting that doubles as self-discovery, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.charliemariemusic.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: May 27, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E8: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger / Ozzy Osbourne) - Where Ya Gonna Run To Now SHOW SUMMARY: One phone call can redraw your whole life, especially when it comes from Sharon Osbourne and ends with Ozzy saying, “Go get your guitar.” We sit down with Brad Gillis, the legendary Night Ranger guitarist whose tone and vibrato helped define 80s rock radio, to unpack the real stories behind the hits and the hard parts that never make it into the liner notes. From KLOL’s wild Rock And Roll Auction jam culture to today’s packed touring calendar, Brad makes a case that rock and roll longevity is built, not wished into existence. We go back to Brad’s early years, from Rubicon’s funk rock experimentation to the by ear approach that trained him to learn fast under pressure. Then we dig deep into 1982: the shock of Randy Rhoads’ passing, the audition gauntlet, the scramble to learn nearly 20 songs, and what it’s like to step onto a sold-out stage when fans are still grieving. Brad shares the human side too, including what surprised him most about Ozzy’s professionalism and nerves before showtime. From there, we trace the rise of Night Ranger, the MTV era acceleration, and the business choices that reshaped the band’s identity when ballads started stacking up. Brad also gets wonderfully nerdy about guitar tone, from his iconic red Strat and early Floyd Rose history to building and actually playing a serious vintage guitar collection. We also talk StewMac, prototype pickups, and the creative push that keeps him inventing new tools and sounds. If you love Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne history, 80s rock, classic guitar rigs, or the behind-the-scenes truth of touring musicians, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Brad’s journey do you want us to go deeper on next? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.nightranger.com Co-hosted by: Dayna Steele www.daynasteele.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: April 15, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E7: Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) - Shock Rock Guitar Life SHOW SUMMARY: Shock rock looks wild from the crowd, but from the stage it’s a craft built on repetition, tone, and trust. We sit down with Ryan Roxie, guitarist in the Alice Cooper band, to get the real behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to deliver one of the most legendary rock shows on the planet while still growing as a player.   We talk guitars first, because that’s where Ryan lives: acoustic choices, why the “magic” often starts in the right hand, and how modern tools like YouTube, slow-down features, and looping can accelerate learning while also raising the bar. Ryan shares his best advice for guitar students and working musicians alike: train your ear, learn the 12 tones, and build daily consistency instead of chasing quick hacks. If you care about guitar technique, rock rhythm parts, and developing your own sound, this is a masterclass in practical musicianship.   Then we widen the lens to tour life and longevity. Ryan explains why he calls Cape Town home, how he “chases the sun” between hemispheres, and what’s coming next for the Alice Cooper touring calendar, including a new production and a Las Vegas run combining rock and large-scale illusions. We also dig into his touring guitar rig, in-ears, modeling setups like Kemper, Marshall-style tones, and why front-of-house separation matters on a huge stage.   Finally, Ryan breaks down his solo single “Fight Another Day,” the mindset behind the song, and the three Ps that keep him moving: practice, persistence, and patience. If you enjoy the conversation, subscribe, share it with a fellow guitar nerd, and leave a review so more music fans can find Backstage Pass Radio. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcast Artist(s) Web Page: www.ryanroxie.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! SHOW SUMMARY: Date: April 3, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E6: John Gentry - Country With A Combat Heart SHOW SUMMARY: He jokes about sneaking a new guitar past his spouse, then pivots into something heavier: what it means to carry heartbreak, discipline, and memory into a Texas country song. We’re joined by rising artist John Gentry from Willis, Texas, an Army veteran whose music blends honky tonk grit with the spirit of 90s country.   We talk about the artists who shaped his ears and his voice, from Vince Gill to Travis Tritt, and why great guitar playing can turn a good show into a lifelong memory. John breaks down his songwriting process as emotion-first and unforced, where a rhythm or a rough day can open the floodgates. He also gets candid about perfectionism, how easy it is to overwork a track, and what he learned from his first co-write on “Mr. Lonely.”   John walks us through four recent releases including “Raining Inside,” plus how he recorded them in a small home studio setup with serious players and real feel. You’ll hear him perform “Raining Inside” live, unpack the story behind it, and share what it takes to build a dependable band in the Texas country scene. We also go deeper than music: John shares why he joined the Army, how fast he deployed, what adjusting back to civilian life can look like, and the everyday habits like time management that still shape his career. If you care about independent country music, Texas country songwriting, and the real life behind the stage lights, this conversation delivers.   Subscribe to Backstage Pass Radio, share this with a country music fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of John’s story hit you the hardest? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.com Artist(s) Web Page: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JGCM.Official Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: March 11, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E5: Denny Somach - Getting the Led Out! SHOW SUMMARY: What if the biggest band in the world won by saying no? Author and hall of fame broadcaster Denny Somach joins us to unpack how Led Zeppelin rewrote the rules—refusing singles, skipping TV, guarding the studio—and still built a global legend on the strength of live shows, mystery, and relentless craft. Drawing on a vast archive, Denny shares the raw voices behind the myth: label chiefs, engineers, publicists, peers, and the band members themselves. We dive into Atlantic Records’ unprecedented deal with Zeppelin and why Jimmy Page and Peter Grant’s terms created a fortress around the music. Then we head to Headley Grange for a ground-level look at Physical Graffiti, Cashmere’s hypnotic power, and the ambient tricks that made John Bonham’s drums feel like thunder in a stairwell. Denny opens the vault on rare memorabilia—global picture sleeves that “weren’t supposed to exist”—and the touring strategy that transformed college halls into a nationwide campaign. Along the way, we chase the near-mythic: Sabbath and Zeppelin jamming with tape maybe rolling, the XYZ sessions with Page and members of Yes, and a $500 Billy Joel headliner that foreshadowed Allentown. Beyond Zeppelin, Denny explains why classic rock radio lost its catalog and how his show, Rock and Roll for Grown Ups, brings back the songs we loved but stopped hearing—paired with tight interview clips that reveal the stories behind them. It’s a conversation about taste, memory, and preservation: what survives, what gets erased, and how to listen with new ears. If you love rock history told by the people who lived it, you’ll feel right at home. Hit play, then tell us your favorite Zeppelin track, the deep cut you miss on radio, and which lost story surprised you most. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.com Artist(s) Web Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennysomach/ https://rocknroll4grownups.com/ Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show Support the show

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show! Date: February 25, 2026 Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio S10: E4: Avery Kern - Rooftops, Roots, And A Rescue Dog SHOW SUMMARY: Some stories sneak up on you from the rooftop. That’s where we reconnect with Americana artist Avery Kern, whose voice moves from honeyed hush to gravel edge and whose songs hold the kind of honesty you feel in your ribs. We chart her leap from a tiny K–12 school in Pawnee, Illinois, to the neon of Nashville, sharing the moments that shaped her: a sixth-grade assembly, the quiet courage it took to sing on American Idol, and the rescue dog who inspired a tender, hooky single called Cowboy Crazy. We get into the craft. Avery talks about writing for the human experience without staying trapped in love-song cliches, and why delivery can be the final verse of any lyric. She explains how Failure To Launch simmered for years until she had the words—and the nerve—to finish it. We compare polished studio cuts with the raw, gritty energy of her live band, where arrangements evolve, grooves grow teeth, and setlists give way to instinct. And if you’ve ever tried to honor a wild request mid-show, you’ll love how she navigates range, bridges, and the difference between serving a song and sacrificing it. There’s a forward pulse too. Avery is building two DIY EPs: one steeped in old-school country and blues swagger (don’t miss Left Him in Georgia), and one orbiting a “space” theme that threads lunar imagery through stories of growth, loss, and finding your footing. TikTok has opened doors to new cities, and a tour feels closer with every venue that fans send her way. Through it all, the aim stays simple—send people home lighter than they arrived, with a chorus humming under their breath. Hit play to hear an artist who refuses to fit a box and makes that refusal sound like clarity. If you enjoy the conversation, follow Avery Kern Music everywhere, subscribe to the show, and share this episode with a friend who needs a new favorite song. Your reviews help more listeners find us—what track should Avery cover next? Sponsor Link: WWW.ECOTRIC.COM WWW.SIGNAD.COM WWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COM Backstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles: Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusic Instagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusic Twitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusic Website - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.com Artist(s) Web Page www.averykern.com Call to action We ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support   Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio   Your Host, Randy Hulsey  Support the show