Episodes

  • 24. Christian Skirmont (Guitar Tech - I Prevail)

    24. Christian Skirmont (Guitar Tech - I Prevail)
    Dec 2 2025

    This episode, we welcome Christian Skirmont (Guitar Tech - I Prevail) to the podcast! We chat about his career, we talk about his YouTube Channel, and we talk about, of course, smashburgers.

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker.

    Music provided by Ricky Armellino.

    Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.

    Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com

    Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    44 mins
  • Darren and Jose Catch up.

    Darren and Jose Catch up.
    Oct 22 2025

    hey, so, uh, its been a minute. we chat about what we've been up to, NDA's, and a lot more.


    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    58 mins
  • 23. Nick Engle (Stage Manager - Disturbed)

    23. Nick Engle (Stage Manager - Disturbed)
    Jan 10 2025

    Jose and Darren welcome Nick Engle to Roadie Friday. They discuss how Nick started in his career, mental health, lost luggage, and more. (Programming Note: Darren’s mic goes in and out in the first 15 mins of the episode. What you hear is cleaned up backup audio)



    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino.Cover art by Jeffery Daniels.Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 22. Austin Zangi - (Lighting Designer - Seether, Testament)

    22. Austin Zangi - (Lighting Designer - Seether, Testament)
    Dec 11 2024

    Jose and Darren welcome Austin Zangi to Roadie Friday. They discuss how much Zangi makes (not really), how your career in the music industry wont be linear but rather a rollercoaster, and more. (Production Note: Darren's mic cuts out with about 15 minutes left, so his track switches to the Zoom Recording)

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    46 mins
  • 21. David Nester (Drum Tech - Disturbed, Staind. Drummer - ENMY, Aaron Lewis)

    21. David Nester (Drum Tech - Disturbed, Staind. Drummer - ENMY, Aaron Lewis)
    Oct 30 2024

    Welcome back! Darren and Jose welcome David Nestor to Roadie Friday! In this episode, they talk about David's career, why 'the hang' is so important, and the Disturbed sprinkler incidents.

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 20. The Tailgate Tour Special (Feat Johnny Lane)

    20. The Tailgate Tour Special (Feat Johnny Lane)
    May 24 2024
    Darren and Jose have their first in-person episode while they're both working on the Tailgate Tour with Staind, Seether, Saint Asonia, and Tim Montana. They talk about the tour, and they’re later joined by Johnny Lane, Guitar Technician for Artists like Saint Asonia, Big Wreck, and Billy Talent. Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    41 mins
  • 19. Steve Litscher (Front of House Engineer - Atreyu, Dance Gavin Dance, Tour Manager/FOH - Story of the Year)

    19. Steve Litscher (Front of House Engineer - Atreyu, Dance Gavin Dance, Tour Manager/FOH - Story of the Year)
    Apr 11 2024

    Darren and Jose welcome Steve Litscher to Roadie Friday! They discuss leaving a career to become a touring professional, upcoming plans, and of course, The Machine Shop in Flint, Mi.

    Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 18. Paris Visone and Francesca Ludikar (Video Director and Content Creator - Godsmack)

    18. Paris Visone and Francesca Ludikar (Video Director and Content Creator - Godsmack)
    Mar 28 2024
    Welcome to Roadie Friday Season 2! Jose and Darren welcome guests Paris Visone (Video Director - Godsmack) and first time returning guest Francesca Ludikar (Content Creator - Godsmack). Jose and Darren learn about the role of the Video Director, They catch up with Francesca, and talk about touring with someone who has taken over your old role on a tour Watch "Truth" by Godsmack, Directed by Francesca Ludikar and Sully Erna https://youtu.be/d7sBkZLbQfY?si=qcYVG1RsnuJT_RNy Voiceover provided by Sara Parker. Music provided by Ricky Armellino. Cover art by Jeffery Daniels. Send them an email at roadiefridaypod@gmail.com Follow Jose and Darren on Instagram @iamjoseescudero & @thedarrenmakins. Follow the show on Instagram @roadiefridaypod
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    51 mins