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Fang frontman Sammy talks touring in the 80s vs now, finding a new way to tour, tour finances, touring China, Colombia, Cuba and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You...
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Backstage with Ian and Joel is your ticket behind the scenes of the music industry. Joel and Ian have a combined 50 years of industry knowledge and they want to share it with you through stories, deep dives and interviews spanning all aspects of the live music world. Come hang out with us backstage! Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BackstagewithIanandJoel
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What is Backstage with Ian and Joel about?
Backstage with Ian and Joel is your ticket behind the scenes of the music industry. Joel and Ian have a combined 50 years of industry knowledge and they want to share it with you through stories, deep dives and interviews spanning all aspects of the live music world. Come hang out with us backstage!
Who hosts Backstage with Ian and Joel?
Backstage with Ian and Joel is hosted by Ian.
What has Backstage with Ian and Joel covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Fang Frontman Sammy Talks A New Way To Tour + Touring China, Colombia, Cuba and more!" (29 October 2026, 86 minutes), "Booking Agent Mickey Darius Tells Us How He Signs Bands, How Agents Get Paid and more!" (22 October 2026, 90 minutes), and "Legendary Radio DJ Marco Collins on Finding New Music, Having Movies Made About Him (Friend Thing) and much more!" (15 October 2026, 83 minutes).
How often does Backstage with Ian and Joel publish?
Backstage with Ian and Joel publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Backstage with Ian and Joel?
Booking probability for Backstage with Ian and Joel is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Backstage with Ian and Joel requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Backstage with Ian and Joel's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Backstage with Ian and Joel?
The strongest fits for Backstage with Ian and Joel are Artists, Writers & Performers and Event & Concert Promoters. Backstage with Ian and Joel has a music audience.
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Ian hosts Backstage with Ian and Joel, a music podcast.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 20261h 30mS1Ivy Agency owner/booking agent Mickey Darius tells us how he finds and signs new bands, how agents get paid, when its the right fit and when its time to part ways and how that works plus much more! Subscribe to our...
Oct 15, 20261h 23mS1Legendary radio DJ talks the new Seattle set 90s film Friend Thing, comedian Adam Ray playing him in the movie, finding new music, taking chances on air and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @...
Oct 1, 20261h 20mS1Nickie White joins us to discuss performing arts centers and takes us behind the scenes of the historic Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. We’ll talk about its history, the role it plays in the local arts scene, and what...
Sep 24, 20261h 11mS1Mason Reed joins us to talk owning/operating Tim's Tavern, Beths Cafe, Slims Last Chance Saloon + Together In Music Society (nonprofit) & Seattle Legacy Preservation Partnership on how to reshape the live music world...
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Sep 17, 20261h 36mS1In this episode, Billy joins us for a conversation about life in music, personal growth, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. We talk about his journey through the music world, lessons learned from the...
Sep 10, 20261h 40mS1Our good friend and former co-worker Annie Tunnicliffe joins the show to tell us about her journey from booking DIY shows in New York state to working for Ian's company Take Warning Presents to now living on the road...
Sep 3, 20261h 4mS1Our friend Gabi from Hungarian punk band CAFB and Seattle band Sledgeback talks starting his band in Budapest, sneaking into clubs, getting signed to a label, having his songs played on MTV Europe, moving to Seattle to...
Aug 20, 202651 minS1Nathan Donnel joins us to talk all things diy indie music fests as he navigates year three of Stankoma Aroma in Tacoma, WA! Nathan is a seasoned vet of the live music world and we were lucky enough to have him on for a...
Aug 13, 20261h 21mS1We had our good friend Lance Neatherlin on the Podcast to talk tattooing, raising a family, being in a metal band, and touring France! For those who don't know, Lance is a killer realism/portrait tattooer here in...
Jul 30, 20261h 5mS1Backstage with Ian and Joel - Episode 7 with legendary Stage Manager Mike Miles. We are so very honored and excited we got to interview an absolute legend in Seattle Theatre Production. Mike was the Stage Manager and...
Episode #6
The future!
Jul 16, 202645 minS1Ian and Joel recap past episodes and talk about ideas for future ones such as instructional 101 episodes, series on important topics and more!
Episode #4
Tom Long
Jul 2, 20261h 20mS1Tom Long (president of the non-profit all ages venue Real Art) joins Ian and Joel to discuss all ages music, running a venue, what alternative venues like Real Art need to survive and how music saved his life. Tune in...
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Episode 3 - Ethan Baal
Jun 25, 20261h 5mS1This episode we talk to Ethan AKA (as of now, per us) "The Swiss Army Knife" about his many roles working at a bar/venue and some ideas on how to get more sales at venues! Give it a listen!
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Episode 3 - Ethan Baal
Jun 25, 20261h 5mS1<p>This episode we talk to Ethan AKA (as of now, per us) "The Swiss Army Knife" about his many roles working at a bar/venue and some ideas on how to get more sales at venues! Give it a listen!</p>
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Episode 2
Jun 11, 202650 minS1<p>Joel and Ian talk about the music industry and ways we might be able to fix a broken system. We also remember our friend Kevin Diers.</p>
Backstage with Ian and Joel
Episode 1 - Adrien Way
May 7, 20261h 10mS1<p>Join Ian and Joel as they take you behind the scenes of the live music industry with their friend Adrien Way. They talk skating, photography, live music production and more!</p>
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Episode 0
May 6, 202617 minS1<p>Episode 0 where we fill you in on why we're doing this and what we're all about! </p>
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