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This week Bernie sits down with Nuri Freeman, better known as Nuri the Guitar Tech .Nuri shares his journey from learning guitar repair through trial and error to becoming a touring tech, shop owner, and educator. He talks about teaching players and aspiring techs how to properly set up and maintain their own instruments through hands-on master classes. Nuri also discusses family, life on the road, taking chances, and his decision to build a career that gives him more freedom while keeping him connected to the guitar world.

http://nuritheguitartech.com
https://www.instagram.com/nuritheguitartech

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This week Bernie sits down with toy maker Miles McAlpin, aka Sir Collect-A-Lot, about creating handmade bootleg action figures. Miles explains how he combines parts from old toys with sculpting, painting and custom packaging to create unique pieces inspired by movies, music, memes and pop culture. He also discusses working with brands, taking on commissions and writing the children’s book Where You Goin’ Rowan, inspired by his son.https://www.instagram.com/sircollectalot
https://www.amazon.com/Where-Ya-Goin-Rowan-Imagination/dp/B0G4KSWC7X

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This week, Bernie sits down with Fire 'N Ice frontman John Torra. At just 23 years old, John is helping keep the spirit of ’80s hard rock alive, turning heads with a series of viral vocal covers that have caught the attention of rock fans everywhere. John talks about his Quiet Riot audition videos, accusations that his vocals were AI-generated, his uncanny ability to imitate some of rock’s most iconic singers, and the influences that shaped him as a musician.

https://www.instagram.com/john_torra
https://www.instagram.com/fireniceband

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00:02:08 Roots of Rock
00:07:51 Cover Songs Take Off
00:12:09 Learning by Ear
00:13:07 ALF and Jersey Pride
00:14:08 Stage Shows and Criticism
00:19:05 Quiet Riot Dreams
00:22:48 Keeping the Scene Alive
00:29:33 Tour Dates Ahead
00:33:12 Find John Online

This week, Bernie catches up with rising Texas artist Noe Sanchez. Noe discusses the inspiration behind his upcoming EP, his love of guitar, and the artists who shaped his sound. Their conversation begins about music but quickly evolves into an honest discussion about spirituality, personal growth, and the challenges of staying true to yourself.

https://www.instagram.com/noesanchez__b
https://www.instagram.com/ncsproject_

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This week, Bernie catches up with longtime friend Kevin Goocher, who shares his journey from singing in Christian bands to fronting legendary metal acts like Omen, Phantom X, and Of Gods and Monsters. They also discuss Kevin’s latest chapter in country music and the experiences that have shaped his decades-long career. The conversation is a candid look at perseverance, reinvention, and a lifelong passion for creating great songs, no matter the genre.

instagram.com/kevingoocher

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