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Seeing Them Live
Seeing Them Live is a podcast featuring memorable concert stories from live music fans. Everyone has a concert story and hopefully one day we'll hear yours.
Episodes
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S04.E15 - Free Birding It: Why Tom Always Loses His Shirt at a Skynyrd Concert
Tom Fitzer, STL’s first guest in Season 1, joins Charles and Doug with more bizarre concert going tales. Tom is a social worker and the lead singer/rhythm…
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S04.E14 - Jen’s Addiction: The Chronicles of Vinyl and Live Music
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles welcomes Jennifer Edwards, the creator and host of the YouTube channel Jen's Addiction, where she shares her…
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S04.E13 - TJ Horn Encounters Fred Durst at Ozzfest
In this episode, Charles sits down with TJ Horn, a Boston-area drummer who has played with several bands — most notably the critically acclaimed Walter Sickert…
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S04.E12 - The 24/7 Live Music Challenge
Charles is joined by longtime friend and concert enthusiast Andy to recap their 24/7 Live Music Challenge — an ambitious attempt to see 24 live music events in…
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S04.E11 – In the Groove: Exploring Alan’s Concerts and 5,000 Album Archive
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews Alan Rosenberg. Alan is the creator and host of The Alan Rosenberg Show on YouTube, a channel dedicated…
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S04.E10 - Love Jones: Making Old School Sounds Cool Again
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles sits down with Ben Daughtry and Jonathan Palmer of Love Jones — the Louisville-born, LA-based band that has been…
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S04.E09 - From Page to Stage: Mike Bernard Discusses His Book 'Concert Dates'
In this episode, Charles sits down with Mike Bernard, a Boston-area author, screenwriter, and playwright who came to writing later in life and hasn't slowed…
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S04.E08 – Steve Comes Clean About His First Concert
In this episode, Charles interviews filmmaker and vinyl enthusiast Steve Herold, best known for the award-winning short film Death of an Umbrella Salesman…
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S04.E07 – Victor Watches Jack White Hit the Eject Button
In this episode, Charles sits down with Victor Gurbo, a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and guitar builder from Brooklyn, New York. Victor's musical journey…
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S04.E06 – Banda AL9: Moments That Shaped Their Music
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles sits down with brothers Matheus and Thiago Khouri of the Brazilian rock band Banda AL9. The duo shares the…
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S04.E05 – Lily’s Passport to Seeing Harry Styles
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles Zona is joined by his daughter Lily for a conversation about her journey into live music — starting from the…
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S04.E04 – Eric Sees the Beastie Boys at 8,000 Feet
This episode of "Seeing Them Live" features Eric Vollweiler, a seasoned producer, marketing consultant, and strategist in the film, festival, and entertainment…
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S04E03 - The Band Played On: Paul Talks About Seeing Bands Live After a Lineup Change
In this episode of "Seeing Them Live," host Charles welcomes back Paul Peterson, a retired technology manager and lifelong audiophile who hosts the podcast 'An…
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S04E02, Part 2 of 2 – The Encore: Wrapping Up 2025’s Live Music Scene
Welcome to Part 2 of the second annual Seeing Them Live Year End Concert Review show, where a panel of returning guests share their favorite live music…
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S04E01, Part 1 of 2 – The Encore: Wrapping Up 2025’s Live Music Scene
Welcome to the second annual Seeing Them Live Year End Concert Review show, where a panel of returning guests shares their favorite live music experiences from…
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S03E18 - Speechless: Horace Pinker's Memorable Meeting with John Paul Jones
In this episode Charles interviews the core members of the Chicago-based punk band Horace Pinker, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Scott Eastman, drummer…
Seeing Them LiveS03E17 – Andy Gets Washed Out at Bonnaroo
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles and Doug welcome back Andy, a school teacher and avid live music fan, to share his an After Show Report on the…
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S03E16: True Crime in Rock - Case Files from the Rock and Roll Detective
In this episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' Charles and Doug explore the intersection of True Crime and Rock and Roll with guest Jim Berkenstadt, also known as the…
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S03E15: Meeting My Heroes - Photographer Matt Carmichael's Rock and Roll Adventures
This episode of Seeing Them Lives features an engaging conversation with Matt Carmichael, a seasoned live music fan and concert photographer, known for his…
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S03E14: 3 Year Anniversary Episode
In this special anniversary episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' producer and co-host Doug takes the helm to celebrate the podcast's third year. With Charles on a…
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S03E13: No Teen Spirit in Chicago - A Ticket Stub Story
In this episode on Seeing Them Live, Charles shares one of his ticket stub stories taken from the pages of his book, Ticket Stub Stories: A Memoir of Live…
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S03E12: Pathways to Zach’s Musical Paradis
In this episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' Charles interviews Zach Paradis, a Cleveland-born artist now based in Los Angeles, known for blending pop, hip hop, and…
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S03E11: Sweet Sounds & Subway Serendipity: BB & The Honey’s Story
In this interview episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews singer BB from BB & The Honey. BB is an American singer and songwriter who has been an…
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S03E10: From Fat Lip to Front Stage: MEGG’s Warped Tour Dream
This episode features an interview with the artist MEGG, who combines her love for pop music with her punk rock background to create a unique sound for a…
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S03E09 - Benny's Muted Circus
This episode features Benny, a musician and producer who performs under the name Muted Circus. Benny, originally from Orange County, California, is currently…
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S03E08 - A Walk on the Wild Side with Author Jesse Rifkin
The podcast episode features Jesse Rifkin, the owner of Walk on the Wildside Tours NYC, a music history walking tour company in New York City, and the author…
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S03E07 - Trumpets, Tunes, and Tales: Jose’s Journey from the Marines to Midwest Icon
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, we are thrilled to have Jose Rivera, founder, manager, and lead vocalist of the band Five Guys Named Moe. Jose shares his…
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S03E06 - Jamie James Talks Concerts, Musical Inspiration, and His New Album
Jamie James, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, joins Charles on Seeing Them Live to discuss his musical journey and new album Straight Up, released on Oglio…
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S03E05 - Synths, Sounds, and Concert Stories with Giuliana Funkhouser
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles Berman interviews Giuliana Funkhauser, a transdisciplinary artist known for her innovative blend of digital…
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S03E04 – Virtual Stages and Real Stories: John’s Concert Experiences
In this conversation, John Dominguez, co-founder and chief strategist of Songbird Collective, discusses his extensive background in music and his initiative…
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S03E03 - Legends and Stories: A Tour with Ray and Mike at the IL Rock and Roll Museum
This episode of Seeing Them Live features an in-depth and in-person conversation with Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike, hosts of the Rock and Roll Chicago…
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S03E02 - Punk & Metal Tapestries: Author Ben Apatoff talks Concerts, Body Count, and Metallica
In this interview on Seeing Them Live, the guest, Ben Apatow, shares his insights and experiences in the music world. Ben is an accomplished author of the…
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S03E01 - The Encore: Wrapping Up 2024’s Live Music Scene
In the first-ever year-end concert review show for the 'Seeing Them Live' podcast, host Charles and his panel of previous guests, including Eric Green, Jessica…
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S02E20 - Kurt Cobain Throws Jim’s Shoe
In the final episode of Season 2, Charles welcomes Jim Turbert, an American communication technologist and podcaster residing in Rotterdam. Jim reflects on his…
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S02E19 - Virtual Vibes: Shelley Brings Live Music to Decentraland
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles interviews Shelley Van, an experienced community builder, marketer, and manager of Tru Band Room, a music venue in…
Seeing Them LiveS02E18 - Our Winding Path to the Liar's Club
In this episode dubbed 'Seeing Them Live After Show Report,' Doug and Charles take listeners to The Liars Club in Chicago, where they record brief…
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S02E17 - Bowie to Batman: Ken’s Journey as a Concert Fan and Comic
In this episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' Charles explores the multifaceted career of Ken Reid, a Boston-based comedian, former punk band member, and podcast…
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S02E16 - Tossed by Sharon: Rudy's Ozzy Encounter
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles welcomes Rudy Childs, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and rock photographer. Rudy shares insights into…
Seeing Them LiveS02E15 - From High Hopes to Chaos: Eric & Scott at Jane’s Addiction
In this special episode of Seeing Them Live: After Show Report, host Charles welcomes back previous guests Eric Green, an award-winning filmmaker and blogger…
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S02E14 - Scott’s First Concert with Pearl, Peppers, and Pumpkins
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles welcomes Scott Patrick Wiener, an artist and lifelong skateboarder who currently teaches art at Hanscom…
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S02E13 - Jim Sees a Bad Prince Show
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, hosts Charles and Doug welcome Jim, known as the Podcast Sherpa and host of Too Many Podcasts, a podcast dedicated to…
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S02E12 - From V66 to Lollapalooza: Eric’s Concert Adventures
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles welcomes award-winning writer, director, and producer Eric Green. They dive into Eric's concert experiences…
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S02E11 - From Poison to Gothic Cruises: Amy’s Musical Voyage
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles welcomes Amy Hill, a nurse and avid music fan, to discuss her rich history of attending live concerts. Amy…
Seeing Them LiveS02E10 - Stephen’s Music Video Tales
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles and Doug welcome Stephen Pitalo, a music video historian and creator of the Music Video Time Machine. The…
Seeing Them LiveS02E09 – McCartney Throws Paul a Pack of Cigarettes
In this episode, Charles welcomes Paul Peterson, a retired technology manager and lifetime audiophile who created, hosts, and produces the podcast "An Avid…
Seeing Them LiveS02E08 - Bono Loses His Voice - A Ticket Stub Story
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles Zona introduces a new segment called Ticket Stub Stories, inspired by his memoir, Ticket Stub Stories: A…
Seeing Them LiveS02E07 - ZouZou Mansour and the Music of Soraia
In this engaging episode of Seeing Them Live, hosts Charles and Doug welcome ZouZou Mansour. Along with drummer Brianna Sig and bassist Travis Smith (both…
Seeing Them LiveS02E06 - Mad Meg and the Prison Concert
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles and Doug welcome members of the eclectic New York City band Mad Meg: Ilya Popenko, Dan Vexler, Jason Laney, and…
Seeing Them LiveS02E05 - The World's Youngest Concert Photographer
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, eight-year-old Emma and her father Barry delve into their concert escapades, sharing their experiences as a…
Seeing Them LiveS02E04 - Rick Almost Meets Bob Dylan
Charles welcomes Rick Onstop who hosts the Rock Talk Studio podcast. Rick is a seasoned veteran of the music industry with a rich history in music…
Seeing Them LiveS02E03 - L7 Gives Steve Their Drumsticks
In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles welcomes accountant and live music enthusiast Steve Pothel, a prominent figure from Charles' book, "Ticket Stub…
Seeing Them LiveS02E02 - George Michael Sings to Jessica
In this episode of "Seeing Them Live," host Charles introduces Jessica Catena, creator of the Music Notes with Jess podcast, a weekly show focused on the…
Seeing Them LiveS02E01 - Dawn Talks About the Healing Power of Live Music
Dawn Fontaine shares her journey of finding healing and happiness through live music. She recounts attending her first concert at 16, seeing The Offspring…
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S01E10 - Dave Matthews Rescues Pauline
For the last episode of season one, Charles interviews Pauline, an educational leader, and professional learning designer. The narrative unfolds as Pauline…
Seeing Them LiveS01E09 - The Ticket Stub Master
In this episode of "Seeing Them Live," Charles welcomes guest Andy to share memorable concert stories. Andy discusses his extensive collection of concert…
Seeing Them LiveS01E08 - London's Notorious Gig Master
Roger Mairlot, a retired car mechanic in his 70s, takes center stage in this episode of Seeing Them Live. Renowned for his passionate dedication to live music…
Seeing Them LiveS01E07 - Queen's Concert Eggstravaganza
Doug describes his experience at a Queen concert in Chicago where fans began pelting Freddie and the band with eggs. He talks about the time he convinced his…
Seeing Them LiveS01E06 - A Handful of Tyler Joseph's Sweat
Summer recalls the first time she saw Alanis Morrissette; it was September 1, 1996 and Taylor Hawkins was on the drums. She would see Taylor Hawkins one last…
Seeing Them LiveS01E05 - Jimmy Page Calls in Sick
Art talks about his experience at the infamous April 9, 1977, Led Zeppelin show, when the concert had to be stopped and cancelled due to Jimmy Page collapsing…
Seeing Them LiveS01E04 - The Concert Mom
Heidi takes us back to her first concert experience in 1976 with the Eagles, just months before the release of their iconic album "Hotel California." Little…