Radio Check - Life In The Concert Touring Industry

Life on the road and what it takes to put on a world-class live performance by some of the world's top musicians. Interviews with the people that are behind the scenes. Touring personnel, stage managers, carpenters, tour managers, lighting, video & sound engineers, concert promotors, riggers, and much much more.

Podcasting since 2020 • 70 episodes

Radio Check - Life In The Concert Touring Industry

Latest Episodes

Episode #70 with Dick Tee

Dick Tee got into the music industry as a means to raise enough money to buy a farm. Decades later, no farm, just a wealth of production experience and know how. Dick is best known for his almost 20 years as head of production for the Glastonbu...

September 03, 2026 • 1:24:11

Episode #69 World Cup half time show 2026

On this episode, Matt and I discuss the first World Cup final half time show at Metlife Stadium. We get into what it was like being there, who was involved, and how this massive undertaking came together.

August 13, 2026 • 46:40

Episode #68 with Joe Sanchez

Joe Sanchez first launched his career in the late 80’s as a personal assistant for UK rockers The Cult. He went on to spend the next 25 years touring the global arena circuit production managing high-profile acts like The Pet Shop Boys, Rihanna...

May 26, 2026 • 58:21

Episode #67 with Lee Charteris

Lee Charteris is a multi-award-winning production manager who flourished in our industry in the 1990s early 2000s. Like a lot of his peers from that era, he started by humping gear in and out of vans around London. In his case with The Clash. T...

April 24, 2026 • 1:19:05

Episode #66 with Marty Friedman

As far back as the early 90s when guitarist Marty Friedman was a member of the classic Megadeth line-up, he’s had a fascination with Japanese music and culture. On this episode we explore Marty’s 20 plus years living in Japan, his time with Meg...

February 06, 2026 • 1:12:19

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Fan Mail

great interview with my friend Dallas Schoo. My name is Mike Sturgess and have run his fan club since 2002. Dallas is of a kind….again great talk you guys had!

Silver Spring, Maryland