Giggs Podcast

Rachael Bronstein is the Founder of Life’s Jam, a financial coaching service specifically for the touring community. Rachael has a background in production finance and a passion for supporting behind-the-scenes professionals. We’ll dive deep into how she’s helping people get organized, make sustainable choices, and secure their financial futures. Follow along with Rachael and Life's Jam! life...

Chris Thacker is an industry veteran who started his career as a guitar tech on tour with Butch Walker back in 2010. Since then, Chris has worn many hats on the road—from backline tech to set carpenter, playback tech, and stage manager. Now, he’s the tour manager for country artist Dierks Bentley. In addition to his work on the road, Chris recently co-founded StageWater, a canned water brand that...

Cue , an incredible tech company whose solutions are already being used across the NFL, college teams, European soccer, and even the Olympics Hear about how this tech is making its debut in the music world with none other than country artist Riley Green. Ryan Dokke , the Senior Vice President of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, a part of Big Machine Label Group. Ryan continues to over...

Please welcome Big Loud Manager, Drew Magid, to the Giggs podcast. Drew has spent over a decade working with some of the biggest names in Rock, Pop, and Country, including Imagine Dragons, Charlie Puth, The War On Drugs, FGL, and alt-J. He started his career on the road, working nearly every role imaginable before transitioning to full-time tour management with Grouplove. Drew then joined Big Loud...

Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer, Chris Lisle . Owner of CLLD, he has over 32 years of experience, working with legendary acts like Alice Cooper, Robert Plant, Peter Frampton, Brooks and Dunn, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, and major events like the Grammys, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and the NFL Draft. He’s also the co-founder o...

We’re honored to be joined by Angie Warner , a true legend in the touring world who’s worked on the road for the last 24 years for Lady Gaga, Madonna, Guns ’N Roses, The Rolling Stones, Imagine Dragons, Jay Z, BTS, and many more. For the past five years, she has been the tour manager for Post Malone, and recently, she’s transitioning into a totally new direction - country music as Tour Manager for...

On this episode, we dive into the explosive world of special effects with Cole Bibler , the President and founder of Showlive SFX. Before starting his own company with Hayden Hale, he worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Metallica, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Kid Rock, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Marilyn Manson, and many more. We dive into his journey, his love for blow...

Carrie Lelwica is an Artist Manager and the founder of Soar Entertainment. She previously worked on the road as Production Assistant for Alison Krauss, Blake Shelton, and Hunter Hayes and currently works as a Promoter Rep. for Police Productions with Cody Johnson. Additionally, Carrie manages rising country stars like Ashland Craft, Sean Stemaly, Stephen Paul, Sammy Arriaga, and serves as a Day-To...

Jamison Wiersema , an Experiential Marketing Tour Manager, Brand Representative, and CDL-A driver. Jamison has managed marketing campaigns for WME/IMG Live, working with clients like Budweiser, Verizon, and Coca-Cola, and has been involved in some of the biggest events in the industry, including the Super Bowl, World Series, and major music festivals. Currently, Jamison is the Activation Manager f...

"How can I work in music industry?" Giggs Founder, Nikki Sanz, answers the most frequently asked question by sharing 18 practical strategies to break into the music, live event, and touring industry. In this episode, she organizes insights from top professionals and her personal experiences to provide actionable advice, moving beyond the typical "just meet the right people" sug...

Sooner Rae Routhier is a renowned Principal Designer who is a 2X Parnelli, Live Design Achievement, Live Production Summit Pinnacle, and multi Top Dog award-winning designer. Her designs can be seen on Jimmy Fallon, The AMA’s, The Ellen Show, The Voice, and The Billboard Music Awards. She has crafted iconic shows for artists such as Coldplay, Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons,...

Jim Yakabuski is a veteran live audio engineer with 43 years of experience. Jim has mixed Front of House for iconic artists such as No Doubt, Shania Twain, Matchbox 20, Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Peter Frampton, and many more. He has worked on massive events like the Super Bowl and Coachella, and is currently the Audio Director for US Live Productions at Solotech. Find your next Gigg and join the #...

Mark Oglesby , currently the tour manager for Post Malone, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. His career began as road manager for The Clark Family Experience. Since then, Mark has managed tours for high-profile artists including Jennifer Nettles with Sugarland, Billy Carrington, Emerson Drive, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Pink, OneRepublic, and Kane Brow...

Lolo Kinser currently serves as Tour Coordinator for Tim McGraw. With a background in nutrition and business, she brings her passion for health on the road and builds community wherever she goes. Previously, she was the Production Coordinator for Chris Young and Jason Aldean, and the Tour Manager for The Peach Truck. Lolo discusses her duties as a Tour Coordinator and how she balances life on and...

Olly Rowland has lived the life we all have dreamed of living. A professional stuntman on Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor 2, Captain America, many others, an adventure cameraman, filming monkey bike races over the Andes Mountains into the Amazon rainforest, tour manager for “McFly,” “Bros,” and “Matt Goss,” and currently handling all of Dolly Parton’s production, from shows and appe...

We're excited to have Thomas O’Keefe , a seasoned Tour Manager with a long, successful career in the music industry. Thomas began his career in the late 1980s as a bass guitarist for the punk rock band ANTiSEEN. After 6 albums and tours in the US and Europe, he switched careers to become a tour manager in 1996. He has worked with notable artists like Sia, Vince Gill, Train, Mandy Moore, Third...

Hosted by Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO of Giggs, the professional career platform for the live event industry, this podcast dives deep into the world of touring and live events to share the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unbelievable moments of gigging life, along with invaluable lessons learned on the road. We’re here to fill the gap in content about what it truly takes to work on the road. Ou...