- 18
- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About Wrong End of the Snake
Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists such as Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, & Linkin Park.
- Publisher
- Wrong End of the Snake
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Mar 2021
- Latest episode
- 7 Mar 2021
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 10 - Nite Bob
After nearly 45 years in the music industry it's safe to say that Robert "Nite Bob" Czaykowski (http://www.nitebob.com/) Is a legend in this business. His resume includes Emerson Lake & Palmer, The New York Dolls, Iggy and the Stooges, Aerosmith, Rich Robinson, Steely Dan, Ace Frehley, and Kiss, with a variety of job titles including tour manager, production manager, amplifier voicing designer, author, sound engineer, production coordinator, and road manager. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 9 Q&A - Brent Fitz
Brent Fitz is the drummer for Gene Simmons band, TOQUE, Whitford/St.Holmes, & SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, The Guess Who, Kulick Brothers, UNION, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Econoline Crush, Theory Of A Deadman, Sass Jordan, Streetheart, & Harlequin. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 9 - Brent Fitz
Brent Fitz is the drummer for Gene Simmons band, TOQUE, Whitford/St.Holmes, SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, The Guess Who, Kulick Brothers, UNION, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Econoline Crush, Theory Of A Deadman, Sass Jordan, Streetheart, & Harlequin. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 8 Q&A - James Gordon
James Gordon is the CEO of Audiotonix, the umbrella over brands such as Digico, SSL, Allen & Heath, Calrec, and Klang. With 30 years of experience in the music industry in various rolls, he now runs one of the biggest groups of manufacturers in our industry. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 8 - James Gordon
James Gordon is the CEO of Audiotonix, the umbrella over brands such as Digico, SSL, Allen & Heath, Calrec, and Klang. With 30 years of experience in the music industry in various rolls, he now runs one of the biggest groups of manufacturers in our industry. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 7 Q&A - Doug Kocsis
Doug Kocsis – Doug is the owner of DK Capital who works with ALL of the sound vendors in the USA to get funding and financing for equipment, etc. He has 20 years of experience on the financial side of our industry. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 7 - Doug Kocsis
Doug Kocsis – Doug is the owner of DK Capital who works with ALL of the sound vendors in the USA to get funding and financing for equipment, etc. He has 20 years of experience on the financial side of our industry. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
7 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 6 Q&A - Meegan Holmes
Meegan Holmes – Meegan is the General Manager of Clair/8thDay sound’s Los Angeles branch. She has over 20 years of experience in the business and has toured with bands like Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Gorillaz, Natalie Cole, Natalie Merchant and Soul Coughing. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 6 - Meegan Holmes
Meegan Holmes is the General Manager of Clair/8thDay sound’s Los Angeles branch. She has over 20 years of experience in the business and has toured with bands like Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, Gorillaz, Natalie Cole, Natalie Merchant and Soul Coughing. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 5 Q&A - Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda was not present during this wrap up Q&A Mike Shinoda is a founding member of the rock band Linkin Park. He has sold more than 26 million albums and 1.5 billion streams. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 5 - Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park
Mike Shinoda is a founding member of the rock band Linkin Park. He has sold more than 26 million albums and 1.5 billion streams. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 4 - Dave Shadoan
Dave Shadoan – Dave is the owner of Sound Image in Escondido, CA. One of the top touring sound vendors in the world. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 3 Q&A - Jesse Adamson
Jesse is a sales rep for Sound Image, but has had an interesting journey as the son of speaker manufacturer Brock Adamson of Adamson Speakers. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 3 - Jesse Adamson
Jesse is a sales rep for Sound Image, but has had an interesting journey as the son of speaker manufacturer Brock Adamson of Adamson Speakers. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 2 Q&A - Tim Shaner
Tim Shaner is a System Engineer with years of experience working for Clair Brothers and others. Tim has vast knowledge of technology and what sounds good, which makes him an assassin technician. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 2 - Tim Shaner
Tim Shaner is a System Engineer with years of experience working for Clair Brothers and others. Tim has vast knowledge of technology and what sounds good, which makes him an assassin technician. Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
6 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 1 Q&A - Pooch & Tater
Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
5 Mar 2021
Wrong End of the Snake - Episode 1 - Pooch & Tater
Front of House Live Sound Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, and Monitor Live Sound Engineer Kevin “Tater” McCarthy, team up to host a podcast exploring the sometimes irrational, always spirited relationships between the music industry tribe. Join us each week as Pooch and Tater reflect on decades of highs and lows, professional tips and tricks, and a special industry guest. With a collective 65 years of experience In the music industry, Pooch & Tater have worked with some of the world’s most prolific musical artists - Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Judas Priest, Travis Scott, Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and many, many more. Connect with Pooch and Tater: https://www.instagram.com/wrongendofthesnake/ https://www.facebook.com/wrongendofthesnake https://twitter.com/WEOTSofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/wrongendofthesnake/
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