In this episode, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Dallas-based concert photographer Vera Hernandez. Vera, also known as Vicious Velma, talks about her journey from shooting small punk shows with a borrowed camera to capturing major artists on big stages. Vera shares how an accidental black-and-white setting shaped her signature style, the rush of photographing chaotic mosh pits, and the sense of family within the Dallas DIY punk community.https://www.instagram.com/vicious_velma******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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242 - Suzanne Rydz
This week, Lisa and Bernie welcome Suzanne Rydz, founder of NEAT, to share her journey from a career in theater and dance to becoming a professional organizer. She explains how creativity, empathy, and a love of structure shape her approach to organization. Suzanne reflects on the unexpected and sometimes unbelievable items she’s discovered while helping clients bring order to their spaces. She also offers practical advice for tackling clutter one step at a time.be-neat.cominstagram.com/beneat.srfacebook.com/beneat.sr******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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241 - Brother Paul Brown
In this episode, Bernie chats with Grammy-winning producer and keyboardist for The Waterboys, Brother Paul Brown. Brother Paul shares stories of his humble beginnings, discovering music in unlikely places, overcoming hardship, and the powerful lessons learned from mentors who shaped his journey. He also reflects on how fate, faith, and gratitude continue to guide his life and music today.www.instagram.com/bro_paul1963youtu.be/g2jBWhpe0sc******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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240 - Josh Ritter
This week Lisa and Bernie catch up with singer-songwriter, author, and painter Josh Ritter. Josh shares stories from his Idaho roots, the hymns and records that shaped his musical voice, and the creative spark behind his new album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew. He also opens up about balancing songwriting and fatherhood, maintaining mental health on the road, and the joy of collaborating with his longtime band, the Royal City Band.joshritter.com******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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239 - Backhand Blue
This week Lisa and Bernie chat with Macy Addis and Eli Dykstra of Nashville’s Backhand Blue about their journey from the O’Keefe Music Foundation to forming their own band. They share how they collaborate in the studio, balancing Eli’s riffs and production with Macy’s lyrics and melodies. The pair reflect on opening for Nothing More and Sleep Token and the impact of that experience. They also dive into the success of their single “Decay” and preview their upcoming release “Digging My Grave.”instagram.com/backhandblueofficialyoutube.com/@backhandbluefacebook.com/backhandblueofficial******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************
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