On this week’s episode, Bernie sits down with Blake Parish, lead singer of the Fort Worth–based rock band Royal Sons. Blake digs into his musical upbringing and his journey from Hanna Barbarians to Royal Sons. They also talk about how sobriety shaped the new album and break down the video for the band’s latest single, “Matador.”https://www.instagram.com/royalsonstxhttps://shop.royalsonstx.com******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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245 - Fritz Grondy
In this week’s episode Bernie sits down with toy artist Fritz Grondy, the creative mind behind Throwaway Toyz. Fritz explains how he rescues broken and forgotten toys and rebuilds them into bizarre, beautiful new characters. He shares how a lifelong obsession with toys grew into a unique blend of art, storytelling, and upcycling. https://www.instagram.com/throwaway_toyzhttps://www.tiktok.com/@toyfritz0******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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244 - Brandon Oliver
In this episode, Bernie sits down with backline tech and stage manager Brandon Oliver. Brandon shares his journey from Houston punk bands and oil-and-gas day jobs to touring the world with artists like Lukas Nelson, Blondie, and Cyndi Lauper. He talks about how networking, attitude, and attention to detail turned side gigs into a lifelong career, and the wild moments that came along the way.https://www.instagram.com/brandon_guitar_tech******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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243 - Vera Hernandez
In this episode, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Dallas-based concert photographer Vera Hernandez. Vera, also known as Vicious Velma, talks about her journey from shooting small punk shows with a borrowed camera to capturing major artists on big stages. Vera shares how an accidental black-and-white setting shaped her signature style, the rush of photographing chaotic mosh pits, and the sense of family within the Dallas DIY punk community.https://www.instagram.com/vicious_velma******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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242 - Suzanne Rydz
This week, Lisa and Bernie welcome Suzanne Rydz, founder of NEAT, to share her journey from a career in theater and dance to becoming a professional organizer. She explains how creativity, empathy, and a love of structure shape her approach to organization. Suzanne reflects on the unexpected and sometimes unbelievable items she’s discovered while helping clients bring order to their spaces. She also offers practical advice for tackling clutter one step at a time.be-neat.cominstagram.com/beneat.srfacebook.com/beneat.sr******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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