Geezers of Gear
Geezers of Gear
Music Industry veteran talking about anything and everything with incredible people - behind the scenes creating live events, concert and entertainment. Over 300 episodes, with memorable conversations and stories from many pioneers of the event and concert touring world, including hot new up and comers. Geezers Of Gear is never boring, offering great surprises as well. Plus, check out the NEW "Leading Ladies" episodes - that celebrate the incredible women of the concert business, with host (and Geezers Of Gear Producer) Sarah Birnie and our fully Ai FutureTech podcast for industry releases.
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Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Live Events World

Geezers of *Gear*

Hosted by a music industry veteran, Geezers Of Gear explores everything behind the curtain of live events, concerts, and entertainment with the people who make it all happen. With more than 300 episodes, the show delivers memorable conversations and stories from legendary pioneers alongside today’s rising talent. Always engaging and full of surprises, Geezers Of Gear keeps listeners connected to the heart of the touring world. Don’t miss the NEW Leading Ladies episodes celebrating the remarkable women of the concert business, and FutureTech, the first fully AI-driven podcast spotlighting industry news, product launches, and innovations.

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George Gruel - DWD
Oct. 29, 2026

George Gruel - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - George Gruel | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI George Gruel is an entertainment industry veteran whose behind-the-scenes adventures span decades of rock ’n’ roll history. Over a multifaceted career, Gruel has worn nearly every hat imaginable: roadie, road manager, photographer, graphic designer, background singer, lecturer, mentor, and self-described procurer of contraband. His journey began in 1974 photographing the Bob Dylan and The Band tour for the boo
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Marshall Bissett - DWD
Oct. 29, 2026

Marshall Bissett - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Marshall Bissett | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Marshall Bissett was born in Perth, Scotland and studied English at St Andrews University where he did not play golf. He worked in the British repertory theatre system and in London’s West End as a production manager where he met Brian Croft and later Patrick Stansfield who lured him into concert touring. He did tours with The Stones, Elton John, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan in Europe. In 1983 he
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Adapting to changes in the live music scene over decades with Jerry Lopez
Oct. 27, 2026

Adapting to changes in the live music scene over decades with Jerry Lopez

In this episode, Jerry Lopez shares his incredible journey from managing bands at a young age to becoming a renowned live sound engineer. Discover how curiosity, courage, and mentorship shaped his career in the music industry. Jerry shares his journey from a young musician to a touring engineer, discussing the evolution of audio technology, the importance of community, and insights into the industry’s best practices, we explore the evolving landscape of live music, focusing on acoustics, ind
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Steve Terry - DWD
Oct. 27, 2026

Steve Terry - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Steve Terry | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Steve Terry is currently the Director of Standards and Industry Relations at ETC. From 2001 to 2004 he was VP of Professional Services, and from 2004-2017, he was VP of Research & Development and led the team that is responsible for global development of new products. During that era, his group was responsible for the development of many new technologies, including the transition to LED light sources and ent
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Learning and mastering lighting consoles with Madi Adams
Oct. 26, 2026

Learning and mastering lighting consoles with Madi Adams

Madi Adams shares her journey from early career in live entertainment to becoming a touring lighting designer, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. Madi shares her journey through the music industry, from pandemic challenges to touring with top artists, and her insights on industry diversity and mental health.
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Roy Bickel - DWD
Oct. 25, 2026

Roy Bickel - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Roy Bickel | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Roy was a circus rigger and performer prior to being hired as the head rigger for the first “Disney on Parade” show in 1969. He continued until 1974 when he left for Broadway to work for Pete Feller. After some time there, he went on to work the Rolling Stones tour in 1975. That marked the beginning of a long career as a “rock & roll” rigger. As the first head rigger on the Disney on Parade shows he trained peop
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Mark Fetto - DWD
Oct. 24, 2026

Mark Fetto - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Mark Fetto | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Mark Fetto started working as a lighting technician in the late 1970s, working his way through the ranks at the Obie Company and Vari-Lite. He then became a lighting designer and senior programmer. In 1989 Mark opened Vari-Lite's satellite office in Las Vegas. He went on to become general manager of Vari-Lite's Dealer Network and later General Manager of North American Operations., Following a 16-year career at
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Nancy May - DWD
Oct. 23, 2026

Nancy May - DWD

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Nancy May | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Nancy May is a seasoned administrative project manager and production executive with more than three decades of experience overseeing large-scale live events, venue operations, and broadcast productions. Her career spans some of the most iconic venues and productions in the United States, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and Dick Clark Productions, as well as international spor
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Hog OS 5 3 Visual Shutters and More Control
Oct. 23, 2026

Hog OS 5 3 Visual Shutters and More Control

FUTURETECH Featuring ETC EPISODE 70 ETC’s Hog OS v5.3 adds a graphical framing shutter tool, touch-based window resizing, six-part screen layouts, more U Keys, and recording and masking updates. We also cover OSC over local WiFi on new consoles, support for two Tour Wing playback wings, and what ETC says about performance, stability, and future development.
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About the Hosts

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Marcel Fairbairn

Host

Marcel is a lifelong music and live events industry veteran with more than three decades of experience spanning touring, production, and business leadership. As the founder and host of Geezers Of Gear, Marcel has created a platform that captures the stories, wisdom, and humor of the people who power concerts and live entertainment behind the scenes.

Since launching the podcast in 2018, Marcel has guided over 300 episodes featuring legendary pioneers, technical innovators, and rising talent shaping the future of the industry. Known for his candid style and genuine curiosity, he brings out the best in every guest, whether they are road-hardened veterans or new voices breaking through.

In addition to Geezers Of Gear, Marcel has expanded the brand to include Leading Ladies, and FutureTech, the first AI-driven podcast in the live events space. His mission across all platforms remains the same: to document the history, highlight the present, and inspire the future of the live events community.

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Sarah Birnie

Producer / Host

Sarah is the producer behind Geezers Of Gear and the host of Leading Ladies. With a background in touring and hospitality, Sarah brings a unique perspective to both the production and creative direction of the shows.

As producer, she has been instrumental in shaping Geezers Of Gear into one of the industry’s most respected podcasts, ensuring every episode delivers engaging conversations and meaningful stories from behind the scenes of live entertainment.

Through Leading Ladies, Sarah shines a spotlight on the incredible women driving innovation, leadership, and creativity across touring, production, and design. Her thoughtful approach and genuine curiosity create an inspiring space where experiences are shared, challenges are discussed, and the next generation is encouraged to take their place in the spotlight.

Reviews

Great content

"really enjoyed catching up with Marcel. During my interview, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease—the time just flew by. Whether you’re a veteran in the industry, just starting out, or …"

Paul Streitz | Sept. 21, 2025

Love it

"Great stories , informative industry insight from giants of the business"

Sascha | Sept. 21, 2025

This was a blast

"Never would have guessed David Cassidy was one of Henry’s favorite bands. Loved hearing the story’s about some of the most epic shows of modern times. Lots of fun and very informative. Marcel an…"

BrandChise | Feb. 3, 2019

In an industry with so many creatives, the stories seem endless!

"Listening to stories from Dizzy, and Smoother, and John Wiseman, Mickey Curbishly, Jonathan Smeeton, Marc Brickman, and so on. The stories really drive this podcast and make it so that it's a must li…"

Jason D | Sept. 21, 2025

Great Show

"Fantastic , 5 Stars. Great guests , always interesting & at time hilarious stories of the guests life experiences in so many disciplines. The only podcast I actually listen to & go back and re-visit …"

Gil Hopkins | Sept. 21, 2025
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