Live Free Or D.I.Y.

Attn: Furnace Fest 2025 attendees!! The Live Free Or D.I.Y. Podcast will have a booth in Furnace Fest 2025 merch mall! Stop by and say hello to Professor Andrew Mall to talk all things D.I.Y. - Also participate in his research survey (about the D.I.Y. music scenes) and receive a FREE $30 Amazon gift card

This bonus episode features information regarding the LFoDIY Podcast booth that we will have at Furnace Fest 2025, followed by an interview with Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church) conducted by Dana (via the Two Week Notice Podcast)

Patrick & Dana sat down and recorded this interview on 9/17/25 backstage in the Drug Church trailer, while they were on the Missionary Impossible Tour (Blink182 / Alkaline Trio / Drug Church) together.

Links:
Live Free Or D.I.Y. Pocast
Two Week Notice Podcast
Drug Church
Furnace Fest

Interview with Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) on the Two Week Notice Podcast (published 1/22/2024)

Two Week Notice Podcast Links:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Instagram
Dana B.

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by ten of our Season 1 panel members to discuss some of the biggest changes that we've experienced within the DIY music scenes over the last few decades & the challenges that we face today. Several panelists also share advice that is valuable to anyone who is involved in these communities.

Panel members on this episode include:
​Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine)
​Luke Garro (Piebald / Fastbreak / In My Eyes)
​Ace Enders (The Early November / I Can Make A Mess)
​Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo)
​Chris Wrenn (Bridge9 Records)
​Brandon Davis (Vanna / Fever333 / Lions Lions / INSPIRIT)
​Ali Lipman (Cape Crush)
​Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest)
​Jeff Apruzzese (Passion Pit / Drexel University)
Matt Dunn (DIY Promoter / University of South Carolina)

This episode features cameos (via the Two Week Notice Podcast⁠⁠) by:
Kurt Ballou (Converge)
​Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Official LFoDIY Podcast Playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the podcast:
Instagram: @livefreeordiypodcast
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for your contributions to this podcast:
​Anthony Robbins (Research Assistance)
​Ioanis Pintzopolous (Production Assistance)
​Kira Burr (Graphic Design)
Todd Pollock⁠ (Cover photo)
Furnace Fest
​Casey & Iodine Recordings
Piebald  (podcast theme music)
​Aaron Stuart (cover photo talent & legend)
​Northeastern University (funding)

Social media & other links to connect with hosts, panel members, & podcast support can all be found through this link: linktr.ee/livefreeordiypodcast

For in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the Two Week Notice Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by nine of our Season 1 panel members to discuss the mental health benefits that we gain through being involved in DIY music scenes & communities.

Panel members on this episode include:
​Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine)
​Luke Garro (Piebald / Fastbreak / In My Eyes)
​Ace Enders (The Early November / I Can Make A Mess)
​Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo)
​Chris Wrenn (Bridge9 Records)
​Brandon Davis (Vanna / Fever333 / Lions Lions / INSPIRIT)
​Ali Lipman (Cape Crush)
​Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest)
​Johnny Grimes (Furnace Fest)

This episode features cameos (via the Two Week Notice Podcast) by:
​Marisa Dabice (Mannequin P*ssy)
​Jack O'Shea (Bayside)
​Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)
​Brian Sella (The Front Bottoms)

Mental Health Resources:

​988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A 24/7, free, and confidential support line for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Call or text 988. More info: https://www.usa.gov/features/the-988-lifeline-and-other-mental-health-services

​Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 text-based support for any crisis. Text HOME to 741741. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_Text_Line

​SAMHSA
SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish). Includes FindTreatment.gov and Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP(4357) More info: https://www.samhsa.gov

​NAMI
Nation's largest grassroots mental health organization with educational programs, support groups, and advocacy. More info: https://www.nami.org

​Mental Health America (MHA)
Nonprofit addressing mental illness needs with screenings, educational materials, and advocacy. More info: https://mhanational.org

​Punk Rock Saves Lives
Punk Rock Saves Lives is a 501c3 nonprofit that focuses on wellness and equality through the power of music. More info: https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Official LFoDIY Podcast Playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the podcast:
Instagram: @livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for your contributions to this podcast:
​Anthony Robbins (Research Assistance)
​Ioanis Pintzopolous (Production Assistance)
​Kira Burr (Graphic Design)
Todd Pollock (Cover photo)
Furnace Fest
Casey & Iodine Recordings
​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Piebald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (podcast theme music)
​Aaron Stuart (cover photo talent & legend)
​Northeastern University (funding)

Social media & other links to connect with hosts, panel members, & podcast support can all be found through this link: linktr.ee/livefreeordiypodcast

For in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the Two Week Notice Podcast

In this episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) are joined by eight of our Season 1 panel members to discuss the communities that we build around D.I.Y. music scenes, as well as values that are essential within these communities.

Panel members on this episode include:

​Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine)
​Luke Garro (Piebald / Fastbreak / In My Eyes)
​Ace Enders (The Early November / I Can Make A Mess)
​Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo)
​Brandon Davis (Vanna / Fever333 / Lions Lions / INSPIRIT)
​Ali Lipman (Cape Crush)
​Johnny Grimes (Furnace Fest)
​Episode introduction by Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest)

This episode features a cameo by Travis Shettel (Piebald)
Follow Travis on Instagram: @totallytravis
​Full interview with Travis can be heard on the Two Week Notice Podcast here:
​Apple Podcasts - #154: Travis Shettel
​Spotify - #154: Travis Shettel

⁠⁠⁠Official LFoDIY Podcast Playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠

Follow the podcast:
Instagram: @livefreeordiypodcast
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for your contributions to this podcast:
​Anthony Robbins (Research Assistance)
​Ioanis Pintzopolous (Production Assistance)
​Kira Burr (Graphic Design)
​Todd Pollock (Cover photo)
Furnace Fest⁠⁠⁠
​Casey & Iodine Recordings
Piebald (podcast theme music)
​Aaron Stuart (cover photo talent & legend)
​Northeastern University (funding)

Social media & other links to connect with hosts, panel members, & podcast support can all be found through this link: linktr.ee/livefreeordiypodcast

For in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the Two Week Notice Podcast