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Live Free Or D.I.Y.

Hosted by Dana Bollen and Andrew Mall · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 9 episodes

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Episodes
9
Last ep.
2 months ago
Avg length
48m
Booking Probability™
19
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Listen Score
14
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
17
Steady cadence.

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About this podcast

Join co-hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie), Professor Andrew Mall (Northeastern University), and a panel of interviewees as we discuss D.I.Y. hardcore, punk, and emo music scenes and communities. This season, we consider what makes scenes important and meaningful to musicians, fans, and everyone in between. We address scene resilience, exposure, community, mental health, and overall challenges. Our guests reflect on their experiences as musicians, record label owners, festival and show promoters, music industry professors, and fans.

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About the host

Dana Bollen and Andrew Mall hosts Live Free Or D.I.Y., a music show with 9 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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*Bonus Episode* Interview with Patrick Kindlon of Drug Church (via the Two Week Notice Podcast) & "Ask the professor" at our LFoDIY booth @ FURNACE FEST

Sep 27, 20251h 27m0

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 re

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You Might Also LIke: Two Week Notice Podcast (Hosted by Dana Bollen of LFoDIY)

Jul 28, 202546m0

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

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#06: Challenges (Season 1 Finale)

Jun 8, 202552mEp. 6S1

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 chang

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#05: Mental Health

Jun 1, 202554mEp. 5S1

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 benefi

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#04: Community

May 25, 202550mEp. 4S1

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

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#03: Exposure

May 18, 202554mEp. 3S1

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

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#02: Sustainability & Resilience

May 11, 202552mEp. 2S1

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

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#01: Pilot

May 4, 202535mEp. 1S1

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 thro

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Live Free Or D.I.Y. - Trailer

Apr 29, 20252mS1

Series premieres 5/5/2025

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Audience demographics

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25-54
Consumer type
General audience

Topics covered

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Who is the host of Live Free Or D.I.Y.?

Live Free Or D.I.Y. is hosted by Dana Bollen and Andrew Mall. The show is categorised under music (commentary) and has published 9 episodes.

How many episodes does Live Free Or D.I.Y. have?

Live Free Or D.I.Y. has published 9 episodes.

What topics does Live Free Or D.I.Y. cover?

Live Free Or D.I.Y. regularly covers music, commentary. It sits in the music category, with a commentary focus.

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Live Free Or D.I.Y. hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are Live Free Or D.I.Y. episodes?

Episodes of Live Free Or D.I.Y. average 48 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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