Author: Mike Mangione

Before the role of Aidan Waite on the show Being Human, or Doomsday on Smallville, Sam Witwer was a roleplaying, sci-fi loving, bass slapping, trench coat wearing punk from the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Before the role of Aidan Waite on the show Being Human, or Doomsday on Smallville, Sam Witwer was a roleplaying, sci-fi loving, bass slapping, trench coat wearing punk from the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Two-time Olympian Leo Manzano took time from training to talk about his remarkable career and life.

Two-time Olympian Leo Manzano took time from training to talk about his remarkable career and life.

To describe D.A. Wallach in one word is impossible. One sentence? Near impossible. In one podcast? You be the judge. While attending Harvard University, D.A.’s newly formed band, Chester French, made a bold decision to stop playing shows. Instead, they got jobs at the university’s studio, learned the trade, and made a record. This decision lead to a bidding war between Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, touring the world, a 2nd record, a cameo in the movie La La Land and his current passion, investing in the sciences. Above all of these accomplishments, D.A. is incredibly kind and enjoyable to be with.

Most assume the musician touring lifestyle is a dream, even glamorous at times. What people often don’t realize is the tremendous amount of sacrifice it requires, and even more so if the artist has a family. Miles Nielsen knows this sacrifice all too well, both as a father and as the son of Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen. Join Mike and Miles as they discus this lifestyle, why they do it, and how to make the most of it.