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Live Fix Podcast
by Live Fix Media
Live music changes our lives forever. Discover why live music forever changes our lives—before, during and after the show. We explore all types of musical genres and fan generations, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of the live concert experience. During each show we share stories from fans, bands, industry experts and thought leaders. Episodes are deep dives into emerging trends, historical flashbacks, concert news, and exciting explorations into the psychological, physiological and sociological impact of the live music experience.
Episodes
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LFP #67: What Drives Us: The Interconnected Joy of Live Music, Golf Performance and Family Memories with special guest Ty Thompson
In this episode we explore the transformational joy of the live music experience with fellow concert fan, international speaker, PGA professional and guitarist Ty Thompson. This was a fun one, my fellow concert fans. We connected with Ty to talk about why live music forever changed his life as a...
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LFP #66: Leslie’s Concert Quest: 99 Shows, A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing Through The Live Music Experience
Live music is more than an escape. The concert experience can be an intentional quest for self-discovery, revelation and purpose. In this episode, we connect with fellow concert fan Leslie as she shares why, in 2022, she decided to embark on a 99 shows quest to find a deeper sense of healing,...
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LFP #65: Live Music Is... A Refuge, Family Legacy and Cathartic Connection with singer/songwriter Brian Bertrand
In this episode we explore the live music experiences of singer/songwriter Brian Bertrand. This was a fun one, my fellow concert fans. We connected with Brian to talk about how he developed into a guitarist, the art of learning to play live, the different depths of community and intimacy when...
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LFP #64: Tails from the New Jersey Concert Scene: Grabbing Springsteen's Behind, Stage Hugs From Edie and The Real Rockin’ Jersey Shore
In this episode we connect with New Jersey-native concert fans Stacy and DJ. Listen in as they share their love for live music, the role of concertgoing during their upbringings, and the history of the rocking concert scene in New Jersey. Join us as we explore their transformational…
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LFP #63: Why We Gotta Have It: The Behavioral Economics, Community and Social Identity of Concert Merch
In this episode we explore…The origins of concert merch and why we love (and need) to buy it. We dive into the history, behavior economics, community impact and social identity of buying merch at live shows. Explored in the episode: The origins, history and significance of rock and roll and its...
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LFP #62 Relationships, Memories and UK Live Music: Queen at Live Aid, Fleetwood Mac Breakups, JK Rowling Citing, and Sweat-drenched Mclusky Shows
In this episode we connect with fellow concert fan, columnist and editor Holly Thomas. Join us as we explore: The UK live music experience and our shared passion for Freddie Mercury and Queen and dive into Mercury’s transcendent Live Aid performance. Holly’s first concert experience with her…
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LFP #61: Am I A Swiftie? A Journey Through The Amazing Labyrinth of Taylor Swift’s Concert Community and Fan Experience
It’s finally happened. Our first Taylor Swift episode! Join as we explore Swift’s extraordinary Eras tour live shows, the fan concert experience and the Swiftie community with guests Dani and Olivia, co-hosts of the Taylearning podcast. Olivia and Dani share their journey into becoming Swifties,...
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LFP #60: 10 Rockin’ Reasons Why We’re Thankful For The Uniqueness of the Live Music Fan Community
In this episode we explore our deep appreciation for live music and its unique and profound ability to bring people together. We expressed gratitude for the therapeutic effects of live music and its ability to help individuals process difficult emotions and its impact on the younger generation.…
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LFP #59: We’re Connected by The Groove: Fan-tastic Live DJ Stories and Hip Hop Concert Community Lore
In this episode we share the stories and concert experiences of our fellow concert fan Ted (aka DJ Talk). Ted shares his childhood experiences and journey into live DJing and his hip hop and rap concert experiences in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Virginia and California. We explore the emotional...
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LFP #58: Is Live Music More Therapeutic for Artists or Fans?
In this episode we explore the therapeutic aspect of the live music experience, the potential for both positive healing and negative triggering effects on bands and fans, the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in live music performances, the concept of live music as a emerging form of...
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LFP #57: Can Concert Bathing Enhance Your Live Music Experience?
In this episode, we explore the connection between shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and the live concert experience. Can classic live music venues be great places to do “concert bathing.” Can concert bathing be energizing and emotional therapy when practiced within the live music experience? Could...
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LFP #56: How To Survive A Killer Show: Lessons From The Deadliest Rock Concert in US History
Have you ever wondered…How safe you are at a show? Are concert tragedies like the 2003 Station Nightclub fire avoidable? How do concert fans emotionally recover in the aftermath of these traumatic live music events? How can live music fans be more protected and vigilant before and during a show?…
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LFP #55: Can A Concert Be A Catalyst for Forgiveness and Emotional Healing?
Have you ever been ambushed by the feeling of forgiveness at a show? It’s crazy, and honestly, a total revelation to realize the close connection between live music and experiencing forgiveness in our lives and during our most memorable live music experiences. We never thought that the act of...
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LFP #54: The Secrets To Designing Amazing Concert Experiences
Did you know that your favorite concert experiences don’t happen by accident? That’s right. Your most memorable shows are intentionally designed. On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we dive into the important topic of live concert design and explore the concert experience through the lens of...
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LFP #53: Concert True Crime: Live Music Fans Gone Missing
What happens when concert fans go missing, never make it to the show or disappear without a trace? How do you protect yourself and fellow fans from becoming a missing person? In this episode, we explore the topic of live music and true crime as we dive into stories about what happens when concert...
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LFP #52: Live Music and Anxiety: Fans, Bands and The Shared Emotional Experience
The live music experience is filled with anxiety. Anxiety can be terrifying at a show, but it’s almost a necessary and essential part of the live concert experience. How do artists and fans navigate, cope and respond within such an emotional environment? What is the relationship between artist...
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LFP #51: The Beautiful Dance Between Our Heart and Live Performance with Professor and Concert Pianist Elaine Chew
Live music has a tremendous and profound impact on our hearts and human physiology. The connection between what we feel physically and what we feel emotionally in our heart is one of the most powerful experiences we have at a concert. So what actually happens to our physical hearts during a show?...
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LFP #50: Why Memories and Buried Emotions Lead Us To Our Best Concert Experiences
Reflecting on and sharing our concert experiences changes our lives and the lives of our fellow concert fans. Concert storytelling helps us discover why live music means so much to us. But why and how does storytelling, past memories and emotions lead us to the present threshold of our most...
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LFP #49: Concert Genealogy, The Big Live Music Family Tree and Uncovering Family Concert Artifacts
Our love for live music connects us all. But what happens when you start to connect the concerts and piece together your own live music family tree? Do your concerts have more meaning when you understand where you fit in the broader historical context of your family's live music history? Does…
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LFP #48: Concert Fan Emotions, Neuroscience and Live Music Immersion with Dr. Paul J. Zak
Why are concerts so immersive? Is it possible to measure how emotionally immersed you are at a concert and why? Can artists, venue owners and event promoters use immersion neuroscience to make the concert experience more memorable, predict concert sales, plan tours and create a more loyal fan…
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LFP #47: The Power of Concert Journaling and Reflecting On Your Live Music Experiences
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you documented and reflected on the impact and meaning of every concert experience you’ve ever had? What would you learn about yourself? What would you discover about how those live music moments changed your life? But what if you didn’t do it? What if...
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LFP #46: 5 Ways To Practice Live Music Mindfulness and Be More Present At Your Next Concert
Have you ever wondered if you could be more present at a live concert? Have you ever wondered if meditation could improve your concert experiences? On this episode we explore meditation and what it means to be present at a show. We'll share how to use walking meditation, mindfulness…
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LFP #45: Why Does What We See During A Concert Matter So Much?
On this Life Fix Podcast episode, we explore the creative work and personal concert experiences of Macy Burr, graphic designer and owner of Soundscape Studio. With her work on Soundscape Studio Macy transforms music scores into colorful, geometric artwork. Macy shares her unique perspective on…
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LFP #44: Chasing The Beatles: Exploring The Live Music Legacy of the Fab Four
On this Live Fix Podcast episode we explore The Beatles with special guest and author of “Chasing the Beatles” Randi Barrow. In our conversation with Randi, we explore the cultural and emotional impact of The Beatles' live performance legacy, The Beatles: Get Back” documentary and Randi’s...
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LFP #43: The Sasquatch Festival Dancing Guy
On this Live Fix Podcast episode we revisit one of the most talked about concert viral videos. A video that has more than 23 million views on YouTube and is still talked about 13 years later here in 2022. A concert moment that captured the attention of not only concert fans but also Ted Talks,...
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LFP #42: Surviving Covid concert withdrawal and the post-Covid live music experience
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we connect back with our fellow concert fan and Chicago punk rock pioneering promoter Eric “the Nihilist” Kolkey. We explore how he coped with no live shows during Covid, what the post-covid live music experience looks like for fans and bands, getting Frank...
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LFP #41: Exploring concert biosocial hacking and why we fear intimacy at concerts
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we explore the live music experience with “The Party Scientist” Jacques Martiquet. Jacques takes us through the power of biosocial hacking, human gathering experiments and crowdsurf therapy to help concert fans, artists and event promoters make the live music...
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LFP #40: What Are Your Desert Island Concerts?
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we're sharing our Desert Island Concert pics. Join us as we explore the shows we would want to remember if we were stranded on a desert island: Seeing the Grateful Dead in Chicago, lying to parents to see Aerosmith, Green Day surprise and my dad, almost dying…
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LFP #39: Live Music Fashion and the Influence of Woodstock
On this episode of Live Fix Radio we explore live music fashion and traverse through the exciting and controversial topic of what fans wear (and shouldn’t wear) when we go to concerts. Plus excellent stories about how Woodstock, Sigur Ros, Jimi Hendrix, Sufjan Stevens, Ray Charles and Lady Gaga...
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LFP #38: Becoming a Bouncer At An Anne Lennox Show and Blue Oyster Cult Memories
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we memorable concert experiences which include seeing Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Melissa Etheridge, John Cooper Clark, Blue Oyster Cult, and a funny story of how he ended up as a bouncer for an Anne Lennox show.
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LFP #37: Bon Iver Tattoos, Crowd Surfing Coachella and A Sublime Shakedown At Lolla
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, exploring Bon Iver and the power of the little things and chatting with fellow concert fan about how a picture of Justin Vernon’s “that was then” tattoo inspired her own tattoo, She also shares why she’ll never forget crowdsurfing during Bon Iver at Coachella...
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LFP #36: New Live Albums from Eels and Mumford & Sons
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we pay tribute to the fiery live performance of late Chicago bluesman Magic Slim, and sharing highlights and stories from the new releases by Mumford & Sons and Eels. Rock on and thanks for listening!
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LFP #35: Super Bowl Halftime History and Real Concert Crowd Sourcing
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we’re exploring the past, present and future of the Super Bowl halftime show and thinking about what sort of copy-catting Beyonce might be up to during this year’s show. We’ll also riff on Pepsi’s attempt at crowd-sourcing and compare that with examples of real...
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LFP #34: The Psychological Impact of Benefit Concerts
On this episode of Live Fix Podcast we’re exploring stories from the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief concert, looking back at other historical benefit shows and their psychological impact, and sharing tips on how you can host your own concert to support a worthy cause. Rock on and thanks for listening!
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LFP #33: Teaching Kids How To Rock Live, Unforgettable Eminem and Adele Concert Memories, Going to Show with Parents
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore why kids rock and amaze us live. We talk with a concert fan about how she’s playing a pivotal role in raising up the next generation of artists and creating a new type of live music experience for young concert fans. She also shares what amazes...
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LFP #32: Exploring The Last Waltz, LCD Soundsystem’s ’Shut-up and Play the Hits’ and More Of Our Favorite Live Concert Movies
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore our favorite live concert documentaries. From LCD Sound System’s "Shut Up And Play the Hits" to The Last Waltz, we’re sharing our top picks from recent releases and all-time classic movies that capture the live concert experience, celebrate the...
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LFP #31: A Hilarious Book of Concert Characters, Electromusical Reflections on Pitchfork Festival
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re talking with Steve Weinberger author of No Air Guitar Allowed. He shares how his comical book of concert characters came to life, what he’s never done at a show before and how he’s teaching his daughter the fine art of concertgoing. Plus, we’ll…
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LFP #30: The Black Keys, See Live Music with Your Brother and Not Paying For Bar Stools At House of Blues Chicago
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore a concert fan’s story of traveling to Ohio to see the Black Keys live with his brother, why he refused to pay for a bar stool at the House of Blues in Chicago and what inspires him to write about live music.
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LFP #29: Grouplove at Metro in Chicago and First Concert Experiences
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the wonders of our first concert experiences. A concert fan shares how Grouplove filled his cup and left him tongue-tied during his first show at Metro in Chicago.
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LFP #28: Exploring Battle of the Bands, Bonnaroo and Michael Jackson Hologram Shows
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the battle of the bands experiences with two special guests Aunt Martha and Sonicbids. Listen in as Tim Noyes of Aunt Martha shares his story of how playing the Sonicbids stage at Bonnaroo 2011 impacted the band’s career, chemistry and how…
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LFP #27: Moms Who Love Live Music: Ripping Elvis’s Cape, Remembering Sinatra, Chilling at Phish shows; Surviving Jonas Brothers
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re celebrating moms and sharing stories about how live music has changed their lives. Listen in as they tell tales about ripping off pieces of Elvis’s cape, remembering Sinatra, chilling at Phish shows, surviving the shrill of screaming Jonas Brothers...
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LFP #26: Exploring The Dead, Rothbury and Altered Concert Experiences
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the creative adventures of a fellow concert fan and photographer. He shares great memories of Rothbury and Burning Man, and more insights about what makes fans want to rock out at concerts.
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LFP #25: Record Store Day 2012, Live Music Zen, Bruce Springsteen in 1984 and The Replacements Last Gig
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re celebrating Record Store Day 2012 and exploring the connection between live music and our favorite record shops. He explains the spirituality and zen of record shops, revisits the last Replacements gig in 1991, and tell us why seeing Bruce…
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LFP #24: Concert Apps That Rock, StagePage And Rolling Stones at Busch Stadium
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’re diving deeper into our exploration of the best mobile apps for concert fans. Listen in to our chat with Alex Miller as she shares the story behind StagePage, her mission to improve how we remember our concert experiences and why she will never forget...
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LFP #23: KISS, Live Music Marketing and How To Connect With Fans Live
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, Michael Brandvold tells us how he went from loyal KISS fan to THE guy who created and ran the band’s very first fan site kissonline.com. As a music marketing master he shares tips on how bands can get gigs, connect with fans and make their show standout in...
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LFP #22: Exploring Our Love Affair With Live Music, Marring at Bonnaroo, Dating at Concerts
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day and cuddle up with that special someone (or your favorite live album) and join us as we explore the intimate details of our ongoing, and highly addictive, love affair with the live concert experience.
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LFP #21: The Amazing Concert Adventures of Eric “Nihilist” Kolkey, Chicago Punk Rock, Alice Cooper, Vivian Girls, Lady Gaga
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we’ll journey through the amazing concert adventures of Eric “Nihilist” Kolkey. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we explore Kolkey’s pioneering days promoting and celebrating Chicago’s legendary punk scene, discover his sensual rituals at Vivian...
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LFP #20: Best of 2011: How Did Live Music Rock Our World and What’s Coming in 2012?
During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore the top shows, our favorite concert fan moments of 2011 and trends we expect to see in the future.
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LFP #19: K. Flay’s Homecoming, Silly Things On Stage, Subterranean’s Brothel Backstory,
During this episode of Live Fix Podcast, we explore the music of rapper, singer-songwriter and Chicago-native Katherine Flaherty (aka K.Flay). We first discovered K. Flay’s cunning blend of hip hop, pop, rock and humorous rhymes back in March at SXSW. We caught up with Flaherty before her show at...
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LFP #18: U2’s 360 Tour: Awe, Grandeur and Unforgettable Fan Experiences
For our twentieth episode of Live Fix Podcast, join us as we continue to explore the grandeur of U2’s record-breaking 360 tour. Discover unforgettable fan experiences, the story behind the Claw from Enerpac engineer Tom Eggert, and how U2’s new documentary From The Sky Below chronicles the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Live music changes our lives forever. Discover why live music forever changes our lives—before, during and after the show. We explore all types of musical genres and fan generations, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of the live concert experience. During each show we share stories from fans, bands, industry experts and thought leaders. Episodes are deep dives into emerging trends, historical flashbacks, concert news, and exciting explorations into the psychological, physiological and sociological impact of the live music experience.
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Live music changes our lives forever. Discover why live music forever changes our lives—before, during and after the show. We explore all types of musical genres and fan generations, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of the live concert experience. During each show we share stories from fans,...
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