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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 12 chart positions in 12 markets.
By chart position
- 🇩🇪DE · Performing Arts#48100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Performing Arts#1735K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Performing Arts#3330K to 100K
- 🇲🇽MX · Performing Arts#9210K to 30K
- 🇳🇴NO · Performing Arts#1030K to 100K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
98K to 315K🎙 Weekly cadence·66 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
196K to 629K🇩🇪48%🇧🇷16%🇳🇴16%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
59K to 189K
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Episode #67 - with Lee Charteris
Apr 24, 2026
1h 19m 05s
Episode #66 - with Marty Friedman
Feb 6, 2026
1h 12m 19s
Episode #65 - NIN w/ Paul "Arlo" Guthrie & Jamie Pollock
Nov 3, 2025
1h 43m 34s
Episode #64 with Greg Price
Aug 25, 2025
1h 24m 29s
Episode #63 - Ozzy and the "Back To The Beginning" concert
Aug 6, 2025
1h 26m 55s
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| 4/24/26 | Episode #67 - with Lee Charteris | Send us Fan Mail Lee Charteris is a multi-award-winning production manager who flourished in our industry in the 1990s early 2000s. Like a lot of his peers from that era, he started by humping gear in and out of vans around London. In his case with The Clash. The start of his rise in the industry really started when he got a call from Gerry Stickells to go on tour with Queen as a backline tech. Lee shares stories of his touring life with Queen, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Peter Gabriel as well... | 1h 19m 05s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Episode #66 - with Marty Friedman | Send us Fan Mail As far back as the early 90s when guitarist Marty Friedman was a member of the classic Megadeth line-up, he’s had a fascination with Japanese music and culture. On this episode we explore Marty’s 20 plus years living in Japan, his time with Megadeth, 18 solo records and his 2024 revealing autobiography “Dreaming Japanese”. We also get into what it was like reuniting with Dave Mustaine and playing with Megadeth again after two decades at the Tokyo Budokan. | 1h 12m 19s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | Episode #65 - NIN w/ Paul "Arlo" Guthrie & Jamie Pollock | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the current Nine Inch Nails “Peel it Back” tour. We have with us longtime lighting designer Paul “Arlo” Guthrie and longtime front of house sound mixer Jamie Pollock. Together we take an in-depth look at the creative and technical aspects of the show design from the conception of the idea through each segment of the 4-act performance. It’s fascinating hearing their unique perspectives on what it took to bring this incredible show to fruition. | 1h 43m 34s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | Episode #64 with Greg Price | Send us Fan Mail Greg Price knows how to push air. He has made his reputation by mixing the most powerful bands our industry has ever produced. Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Rage Against the Machine, Tool and now Metallica amongst many, many more. Greg shares stories, philosophies, and techniques that have defined his career. It was great catching up with my old friend. | 1h 24m 29s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | Episode #63 - Ozzy and the "Back To The Beginning" concert | Send us Fan Mail Radio Check recognizes the farewell performance of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath with a special episode celebrating the “Back to the Beginning” concert that took place at Villa Park in Birmingham. We welcome back Jake Berry, the show’s production director, and welcome for the first time Patrick Woodroffe, creative director and Greg Price, the shows audio designer. These three industry luminaries tell the story of how the show came together and how it ultimately unfolded. We... | 1h 26m 55s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | Episode #62 with Dallas Schoo | Send us Fan Mail Dallas Schoo is one of the last bastions of original guitar techs who paved the way for how things are done today. He launched his career by chance while at college in Boulder Colorado in 1971. He tells us how he got started and guides us along his incredible journey that led him to working with U2’s Edge for the past 38 years. Dallas is a gifted storyteller with volumes of history that he kindly shared with Matt and I. | 1h 57m 44s | ||||||
| 3/11/25 | Episode #61 with Nigel Buchan | Send us Fan Mail Nigel Buchan has been the head of production in the Southwest for over 30 years producing shows for Evening Star and then Live Nation. Before moving to Phoenix in the early 90’s, Nigel who hails from England was a successful touring sound engineer mixing seminal bands like the original Motorhead, Judas Priest during their British Steel era and Van Halen’s legendary 1984 tour. Nigel tells Matt and I classic stories about Lemmy’s hijinks and witnessing the break-up of the origi... | 1h 25m 32s | ||||||
| 1/4/25 | Episode #60 with Sooner Routhier | Send us Fan Mail Sooner Routhier is one of the most versatile creative designers in our industry having the unique ability to cross over into any musical genre producing visually striking shows at the highest level. From working as a lighting tech regionally in New England, to programming shows for other LDs, all the way to designing tours for some of the biggest artists in the world, winning several awards along the way, Sooner has a great story of her rise in the industry. Coldplay, Green D... | 1h 16m 57s | ||||||
| 7/15/24 | Episode #59 with Andy Fairweather Low | Send us Fan Mail Sideman is the title multi-instrumentalist Andy Fairweather Low prefers. Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and George Harrison have all called him their right-hand sideman. AFL, who has an incredible memory for detail, generously walks Matt and I thru his illustrious career playing with several legends of the last 50 years. He even humorously shares the story of being called out by Jimi Hendrix for playing out of key. What a storyteller, what a guitar player, what a great guy. This ... | 2h 08m 35s | ||||||
| 6/10/24 | Episode #58 with Eric "Ski" Piontkowski | Send us Fan Mail Eric Piontkowski is on the leading end of the next generation of great production managers. “Ski” as he prefers to be called, is a strong example of how hard work and determination lead to amazing things. He tells us his story of travelling in vans playing with club bands, attending Full Sail University and eventually getting on the road with Clair Brothers as an audio tech. Ski is now one of the most respected production managers in our industry. His story is as fascinating ... | 1h 34m 53s | ||||||
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| 5/10/24 | Episode #57 with Tim "Gooch" Lougee | Send us Fan Mail Tim Lougee, aka “Gooch” has been tour managing at the highest level for 35 years. His learned, effective outlook and approach to his work is refreshing and makes for great story telling. We visit tales over his entire career from his early days doing security at the Metro in Chicago, meeting and growing up with the Smashing Pumpkins, having to remove sweaty stage armor off of Gene Simmons after his first show, to navigating the eccentricities of Neil Young. This is a great po... | 1h 41m 45s | ||||||
| 4/25/24 | Episode #56 with Mark "Springo" Spring | Send us Fan Mail Mark Spring pulls no punches. He says what’s on his mind unapologetically. Springo, a Parnelli Lifetime Achievement recipient, shares sensational stories with Matt and I spanning his 40 plus year career. From his early days working for Show Lights touring huge productions with the likes of Def Leppard all the way through his 22 years as production manager for Paul McCartney. This man knows what it takes to produce massive shows for some of the most prominent artists in our in... | 1h 38m 32s | ||||||
| 1/12/24 | Episode #55 with Bryan Grant | Send us Fan Mail Britannia Row came into being as a rental house for Pink Floyd to hire out their touring equipment as a way to support their crew between tours. Bryan Grant joined Britannia Row in 1979 eventually going on to purchase the company from Pink Floyd in 1984. For the last 45 years Brit Row have been at the vanguard of touring audio systems around the globe. Bryan guides Matt and I through the early days of the company and how they evolved over the years from stacking PA by hand to... | 1h 40m 18s | ||||||
| 9/20/23 | Episode #54 with Chris Adamson | Send us Fan Mail Chris Adamson is one of the true legends we have in our industry. He started his career in the late 60’s carting band equipment around Britain for several London bands eventually hooking up with Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Chris went on to work with several prominent bands like Emerson Lake & Palmer, Roxy Music and Steely Dan but is most known for his time with Pink Floyd. He tells Matt and I classic tales of the making of Dark Side of the Moon including how he came to r... | 1h 55m 37s | ||||||
| 8/21/23 | Episode #53 - Chris & Matt catching up after 8 months | Send us Fan Mail Matt and I return after an 8 month break to catch up on things. We discuss the state of the industry, touch on tour safety, sustainability and mental health. We also get into our continued love of music and the dangers of going down You Tube rabbit holes. It is good to be back at it again. | 1h 15m 35s | ||||||
| 12/5/22 | Episode #52 with Chris Chaney | Send us Fan Mail Chris Chaney has been in more bands and has played bass guitar on more records and soundtracks than he can remember. He tells Matt and I great stories from both the road and studio. Chris also gets into how exciting and touching it was to play at his best friend Taylor Hawkins tribute shows in London and Los Angeles. He shares some tribute highlights of the music played and how exciting it was to hang out backstage with some of his heroes. | 1h 41m 25s | ||||||
| 8/9/22 | Episode #51 with Danny Carey | Send us Fan Mail Danny Carey and I have spent countless hours talking about music while on the road together. In this episode we welcome the Tool drummer to continue the conversation. We explore our favorite drummers, our deep love of prog rock and our genuine passion for all things music. We also talk about the song writing process and how beat and riffing ideas evolve organically into a new Tool track. | 1h 27m 07s | ||||||
| 7/31/22 | Episode #50 with Jake Berry | Send us Fan Mail To celebrate Radio Check’s 50th episode, we welcome none other than Mr. Show Biz himself, Jake Berry. We discuss his early days in Devon driving feed trucks where his chance meeting with Rick Wakeman gave him his first opportunity in the music business all the way thru his touring days with AC/DC, Metallica, the Rolling Stones, U2 and so much more. What an honor it was for him to share his story with us. Thank you, Jake. | 1h 52m 44s | ||||||
| 6/21/22 | Episode #49 with Joe Paul Slaby | Send us Fan Mail Matt and I reconvene after a 3-month hiatus with drum tech and all-around great guy Joe Paul Slaby. We get into our long touring history together as well as some of the great drummers he has worked with over the years like Danny Carey, Josh Freeze and Stephen Perkins. What an incredible trip down memory lane. This is a can’t miss episode. Please also check-out Joe's funny and informative Instagram page....(@ joeslaby) | 1h 33m 41s | ||||||
| 3/2/22 | Episode #48 with Jerry Harvey | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with monitor mixer, inventor, and entrepreneur Jerry Harvey. Listen as he shares stories of finding his way into the concert touring industry, and how he developed the dual driver in ear monitor out of necessity while working for Van Halen. Jerry goes on to explain how his first company “Ultimate Ears” started, and what his current company “JH Audio” are up to these days. Matt and I learned so much. This is a must listen. | 1h 25m 41s | ||||||
| 2/7/22 | Episode #47 with Kurt Wagner | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we “check-it” with Kurt “Slap Daddy” Wagner. Those of you who are familiar with Kurt know him as the stage manager to mega acts like the Rolling Stones, Guns n Roses, Cher, Prince, Billy Joel, Roger Waters and so many others. We chat about how he got his start at the Royal Oak Theater in Detroit and how the comedian Gallagher convinced him to move to Los Angeles where his career launched. He and I laugh our way through his recollection of the early days and re... | 1h 32m 49s | ||||||
| 12/29/21 | Episode #46 - Health and Wellness on the Road | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt and I discuss the importance of health & wellness while on the road. Matt’s experience as a registered dietitian, health coach and former touring carpenter gives him a unique perspective on the challenges we face on tour. We discuss the importance of restorative sleep, good eating habits and a path forward to healthy touring. Matt’s wealth of knowledge is pure gold for anyone looking for an improved touring way of life. | 1h 26m 59s | ||||||
| 12/13/21 | Episode #45 with Ray Winkler | Send us Fan Mail Mark Fisher was Ray Winkler’s external architecture examiner at University College in London before hiring him on at Mark Fisher Studios, with his indoctrination to the company, U2’s “Popmart” and the Rolling “Stones Bridges to Babylon”. We discuss his years working with Mark on Cirque du Soleil’s “KA”, the Beijing Olympics, U2’s “360” all the way up until Mark's passing in 2013. Ray and Stufish have since gone to new heights designing immersive theaters in China as well as b... | 1h 33m 37s | ||||||
| 12/1/21 | Episode #44 with John " Bugzee" Hougdahl | Send us Fan Mail John “Bugzee” Hougdahl got into the music industry by dumping a beer down a guitar player’s chest soaking the guitar. He went on to cut his teeth with 70s rock bands Nazareth, Uriah Heep and the Pat Travers Band before getting his first production manager gig with Blue Öyster Cult in 1981. From there it was off to the big time with Mötley Crüe, Kiss and 25 years of arenas and stadiums with Bon Jovi. We talk about the 1984 Jackson’s Victory tour as well as what it was like the... | 1h 53m 14s | ||||||
| 11/3/21 | Episode #43 with Kille Knobel | Send us Fan Mail Kille Knobel went to the California Institute of Arts with the mind of becoming an actor. When she discovered acting wasn’t for her, she side shifted over to Cal Art’s theater department and fell in love with stage lighting modern dance. From her days at Cal Arts, Kille has since gone on to become one of our industry’s most versatile lighting minds, having designed, programmed and operated in both television with Jimmy Kimmel Live garnering 2 Emmy nominations, and on tour for... | 1h 43m 06s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
13 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
13 placements across 12 markets.