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Episode 053 - Brian Diaz (Tech for Fall Out Boy, ex-Edna’s Goldfish/The Reunion Show) joins the show this week (and next) for a two-part conversation. Brian talks to Len & Gary about UFC running a full arena with no capacity restrictions for UFC 261, the Madball show at Tompkins Square Park show and the aftermath, thoughts about reopening after covid, the myth of “social distancing” in NYC and LA, touring workers and how bad covid really decimated the touring industry, finding your mental footing in the post-covid world, “vaccine bullying”, the future of “vaccinated” vs “non-vaccinated”, online shit-talkers, false stories regarding the Tompkins show, mask attitudes in different states, NY haters, Star Wars talk, deathmatch wrestling, things they missed and didn’t miss during quarantine, European festivals, music festivals adopting theme park style tiers, theme park crowding, comforts as older traveling musicians, compromising standards, the worldwide touring shutdown in March/April 2020, details about Brian’s day to day routine on tour, playing bass for Guns n Roses rehearsal, and more. 

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Brian’s print shop: https://www.briandiazphoto.com/

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