Live Free Or D.I.Y.

Brand new podcast where co-hosts Mike Doyle (This Was The Scene Podcast) & Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast, Live Free Or D.I.Y. Podcast) collaborate to bring their many years of touring in bands, touring as a roadie, and 15 years combined experience behind the scenes as podcasters; to bring you a weekly podcast. Expect stories, opinions, and an ongoing conversation revolving around the pu...

Attn: Furnace Fest 2025 attendees!! The Live Free Or D.I.Y. Podcast will have a booth in Furnace Fest 2025 merch mall! Stop by and say hello to Professor Andrew Mall to talk all things D.I.Y. - Also participate in his research survey (about the D.I.Y. music scenes) and receive a FREE $30 Amazon gift card This bonus episode features information regarding the LFoDIY Podcast booth that we will have a...

Interview with Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) on the Two Week Notice Podcast (published 1/22/2024) Two Week Notice Podcast Links: Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram Dana B.

In this episode, hosts  Dana Bollen  (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) &  Andrew Mall  (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by ten of our Season 1 panel members to discuss some of the biggest changes that we've experienced within the DIY music scenes over the last few decades & the challenges that we face today. Several panelists also share advice that is val...

In this episode, hosts  Dana Bollen  (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) &  Andrew Mall  (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by nine of our Season 1 panel members to discuss the mental health benefits that we gain through being involved in DIY music scenes & communities. Panel members on this episode include: ​ Norman Brannon  (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine) ​ Luke...

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by eight of our Season 1 panel members to discuss the communities that we build around D.I.Y. music scenes, as well as values that are essential within these communities. Panel members on this episode include: ​ Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matte...

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by nine of our Season 1 panel members to discuss the impact that exposure can have on D.I.Y. music scenes, and what happens when these bands & this music reaches mainstream attention & success. We address the question: Is there such thing as too much ex...

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by eight of our Season 1 panel members to discuss factors that impact the sustainability and resilience in D.I.Y. music scenes, as well as the importance of adaptability in a society that is constantly changing and evolving. Panel members on this episod...

In this Pilot episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) introduce themselves & the panel of 12 individuals that we will hear from throughout Season 1 of this podcast series. Each panel member also chimes in to describe their personal connection to the term, "D.I.Y." (Do It Yourself) & its connection to their expe...

Series premieres 5/5/2025