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Giggs Podcast

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Live Event Industry
Music Industry
Tour Management
Mental Health
Live Events Industry
Live Events
Nashville
Touring
Pyrotechnics
Touring Industry
Beyoncé
Tim Mcgraw
Special Effects
Production Management
Giggs
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Metallica
Rock Lititz
Amber Health
Covid-19

The Giggs Podcast, hosted by Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO of Giggs, the professional career platform for the live event industry, dives into the world of touring and live events to share the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unbelievable moments of gigging life, along with invaluable lessons learned on the road.We’re here to fill the gap in content about what it truly takes to work on the road. Our ep... more

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Mandi Naylor has spent over a decade running food and beverage at some of the biggest events in the country — the NFL Draft, the Super Bowl, Bonnaroo, ACL, Lollapalooza, CMA Fest, KAABOO, and the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. She's managed catering for... more

We're bringing back one of the most practical conversations from the Giggs archive. Nikki Sanz sits down with Rachael Bronstein, founder of Life's Jam — a financial coaching service built specifically for the touring and live events community.

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Recorded live at Rock Lititz, Brandon "Fitz" Fitzgerald is back by popular demand after his previous episode (#19) became one of the most-DM'd conversations we've ever put out. One year later, Fitz comes back with a year on the road that includes Bey... more

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We're bringing back one of the most popular conversations from the Giggs archive. Nikki Sanz sits down with Marty Hom — a true legend of the touring world with 40+ years of experience tour managing The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, Fleetwood Mac, Barbra S... more

Recorded live at Rock Lititz, Nikki Sanz sits down with Doug Wilson — long-time tour manager and Director of Touring — for a grounded, honest look at what 20 years on the road teaches you.

Doug's path started with a chance encounter with a tour mana... more

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Recorded in Nashville, TN, this special docuseries episode of The Giggs Podcast steps inside Kingfisher Production Studio, the new virtual production offering from LEO Events. Nikki Sanz walks through the space and talks with the team behind it to se... more

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What does real support for music professionals actually look like when the gigs stop, the bills pile up, or the stress gets too heavy? In this episode, Nikki Sanz sits down with Theresa Wolters, Executive Director of MusiCares, to talk about the heal... more

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Recorded live at Rock Lititz, this episode features Patrick Ledwith, Managing Director of North America for ES Global, reflecting on a career that spans nearly four decades across touring, staging, and large-scale live production.

Patrick takes Nikk... more

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Recent Guests

Rachael Bronstein
Founder of Life's Jam, financial coaching for touring community
Life's Jam
Episode: Giggs Rewind: Rachael Bronstein | Managing Money on the Move
Marty Hom
Legendary tour manager; worked with Beyoncé, Rolling Stones, Olivia Rodrigo, Shakira, etc.
Tour management for major artists
Episode: Giggs Rewind: Marty Hom | Tour Managing Legends… Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo
Doug Wilson
Director of Touring and Production at Black Ink Presents
Black Ink Presents
Episode: #58 Doug Wilson | From Van Driver to Tour Director
Brett Clark
Director of Studio and Editorial at Kingfisher
Kingfisher (LEO Events)
Episode: #57 The Future of Virtual Production | Kingfisher by LEO Events
Tyler Montanino
Video Production Specialist and Studio Technical Lead
Kingfisher (LEO Events)
Episode: #57 The Future of Virtual Production | Kingfisher by LEO Events
Matt Dimodica
Senior Media Animator
Kingfisher (LEO Events)
Episode: #57 The Future of Virtual Production | Kingfisher by LEO Events
Josh Ickes
Senior Editor
Kingfisher (LEO Events)
Episode: #57 The Future of Virtual Production | Kingfisher by LEO Events
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Kingfisher (LEO Events)
Episode: #57 The Future of Virtual Production | Kingfisher by LEO Events
Theresa Walters
Executive Director of MusiCares
MusiCares
Episode: #56 The Music Industry’s Health Crisis | Theresa Wolters (MusiCares)

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Giggs Rewind: Rachael Bronstein | Managing Money on the Move
Q: What is your two-budget system and how does it help a touring worker?
We use a ramen-budget for essentials and a realistic budget for wants, with a plan that allocates funds to savings and discretionary spending, ensuring cash flow remains stable month to month.
Giggs Rewind: Rachael Bronstein | Managing Money on the Move
Q: Can you explain why many musicians end up on 1099s and how that affects taxes?
On the road, you may be paid as a W2 employee or as a 1099 freelancer; some run their finances through a business to manage taxes and benefits, but it requires proper setup and ongoing bookkeeping.
#55 Patrick Ledwith | Building Stadium Tours for U2, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Beyonce
Q: Do you have a favorite band or show, the one that stands out as your best experience?
The Clash and Bob Marley holds a special place for me as Desert Island Discs moments, representing the core ethos and the intense connection between fans, artist, and crew that defined much of my career.
#55 Patrick Ledwith | Building Stadium Tours for U2, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Beyonce
Q: What was the initial phase for a Beyoncé-level project and how do you start a project like that?
You start with the design phase, blending the creative vision with rigorous engineering, and you map out a plan that ensures the show goes on on the exact date, working back from 'show time' to pre-production and logistics.
#48 Nicholas Weldon (nicDub) | Live Video Directing for Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon, P!nk
Q: What was your first show back after corporate?
My first show back was P!nk, and it felt refreshing to return to music and live events.

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What is Giggs Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the live events and touring industry, featuring in-depth conversations with veterans and rising leaders across production, design, management, and organizational development. Episodes frequently explore workforce development, mental health and well-being, leadership, mentoring, and the evolving roles within touring—often weaving in practical anecdotes about crew culture, collaboration, and the impact of technology and venues on show production. A notable through-line is building community within the live events ecosystem, including new facilities and programs that support talent, women in technical roles, and industry-wide sustainability. The format combines career journeys, behind-the-scenes lessons, and strategic insig... more

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