This Is DeLaCruz

About This Is DeLaCruz

Hosted by Nick DeLaCruz, This Is DeLaCruz takes you behind the scenes of live music with both the bands on stage and the unsung heroes who keep the show alive. Each episode features real conversations with artists, engineers, techs, and crew, pulling back the curtain on life on the road. From the chaos of soundcheck to the rush of showtime, they share the triumphs, struggles, and untold stories that make touring unforgettable. Whether you’re a fan, a musician, or just curious about what happens beyond the spotlight, this podcast is your all-access pass to the world of live music.

Publisher

Nicholas DeLaCruz

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Jan 2024

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

157 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Man Behind Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Aerosmith & More (Toby Francis)

   Send us Fan Mail Toby Francis has mixed some of the biggest artists and most iconic live shows in music history. In this sit-down interview, Toby shares stories and lessons from a legendary career running sound for artists including Ariana Grande, Aerosmith, Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, ZZ Top, SZA, and many more. We talk about how he built his career, what it takes to mix artists at the highest level, how touring and live audio have changed ...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Tour Manager for Max McNown

   Send us Fan Mail Extended Versions 👇 YouTube Membership: http://youtube.com/channel/UC87o5nnsjldToX-uP8TlYeA/join Patreon: http://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz Running a tour is already a full-time job. Mixing monitors is another. Managing production is another. Owning a business on top of all of it? That’s a different level entirely. In this episode, I sit down with Luke Reynolds, who serves as Tour Manager, Production Manager, Monitor Engineer, and Tour Director for Max McNown,...

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   On the Road with Luke Combs

   Send us Fan Mail This episode of This Is DeLaCruz is sponsored by Shure Huge thank you to Shure for supporting the channel and helping us continue telling the stories of the unsung heroes behind live music. Give them a follow! http://www.instagram.com/shure In this episode, I got to spend the day with the crew behind Luke Combs and get a real look at what it takes to bring one of the biggest shows in country music to life night after night. From production, audio, lighting, video, backline...

Who has been a guest on This Is DeLaCruz

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jake Katz
• Jim Ebdon
• Randy Nichols
• Seth Hewson
• Chris Rabold

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

89