Beyond the Spotlight
The point of this podcast is simple. We want to pull back the curtain and bring you backstage, beyond the spotlight, to give you a glimpse into the world of folks like you and me who are working in the trenches of the music, theater, and entertainment industries. They may not be household names, but they are key players in bringing to life the shows we all enjoy. Over the last 41 years, your host Jon Diener has worked as a musician, producer, recording engineer, videographer, editor, motion graphics artist, and photographer. He's spent most of his life around people working hard behind the scenes and wants to learn more about their journeys and share their stories with you.
Podcasting since 2019 • 46 episodes
Beyond the Spotlight
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Update - January 29, 2022
Hey, everyone! Are you still out there? I've missed you!Just a quick episode to update you on some things and let you know I'll be back with new episodes soon, as time permits.Feel free to reach out with guest ideas or ...
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Ep. 045: Matthew Rifino - Sound Mixer, TODAY Show
When Matthew Rifino picked up an acoustic guitar at 5, a 30 year love affair with music began. 3 years later, he convinced his grandfather to buy him a four-track cassette recorder and Matthew would sit for hours recording and overdub...
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Episode 45
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Ep. 044: Michael Jeffers - Touring Bassist
Michael Jeffers is a life long music professional, performer and player. He started out in music performing with his father’s family band, then became a founding member of the critically acclaimed band Pinmonkey and got signed to RCA Records. M...
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Episode 44
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Ep. 043: Mark Clark - Tour Manager / Production Manager / Tour Accountant
Mark Clark has worked in the touring industry for over 10 years. He got his start in his home state of Alabama, driving artists at music festivals, and is currently based in New Orleans. Mark has managed tours throughout North America, South Am...
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Episode 43
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Ep. 042: Angelique Mark - Production Coordinator
Angelique Mark has amassed over two decades' experience traveling the globe, working with a variety of musical acts in rooms ranging from small clubs to stadiums. Her work focuses mainly in: logistics; immigration; accounting; and high-level ti...
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Episode 42
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