Before the Show Starts with Couch (Chris DiCorpo & BT Odoy)

Send us Fan MailWhat actually happens before the doors open?In this episode, we go on the road with Couch for a full behind-the-scenes look at show day, following the crew from load-in all the way to doors. This is a real-time countdown to the moment fans walk in, and everything that has to happen before that clock hits zero.Along the way, I spend time with Chris DiCorpo, the band’s audio engineer, and BT Odoy, the lighting director, as they walk us through their roles and what it takes to get a show up and running. From setting up the system and dialing in sound to building the visual atmosphere, you’ll see how each piece comes together under time pressure.This isn’t just an interview, it’s a look at the pace, the problem-solving, and the coordination that happens behind the scenes to make a live show feel effortless.If you’ve ever wondered what a real show day looks like from the crew’s perspective, this is it.Support the show