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Live Free Or D.I.Y.

Live Free Or D.I.Y.

By: Dana Bollen and Andrew Mall
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 Join co-hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie), Professor Andrew Mall (Northeastern University), and a panel of interviewees as we discuss D.I.Y. hardcore, punk, and emo music scenes and communities. This season, we consider what makes scenes important and meaningful to musicians, fans, and everyone in between. We address scene resilience, exposure, community, mental health, and overall challenges. Our guests reflect on their experiences as musicians, record label owners, festival and show promoters, music industry professors, and fans.Dana Bollen and Andrew Mall Music
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  • #05: Mental Health

    #05: Mental Health
    Jun 1 2025
    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 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 LifelineA 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-servicesCrisis Text LineFree, 24/7 text-based support for any crisis. Text HOME to 741741. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_Text_LineSAMHSASAMHSA'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.govNAMINation's largest grassroots mental health organization with educational programs, support groups, and advocacy. More info: https://www.nami.orgMental Health America (MHA)Nonprofit addressing mental illness needs with screenings, educational materials, and advocacy. More info: https://mhanational.orgPunk Rock Saves LivesPunk Rock Saves Lives is a 501c3 nonprofit that focuses on wellness and equality through the power of music. More info: https://www.punkrocksaveslives.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Official LFoDIY Podcast Playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank 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/livefreeordiypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For in depth interviews with musicians in the scene, (hosted by Dana Bollen) check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Two Week Notice Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    54 mins
  • #04: Community

    #04: Community
    May 25 2025

    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
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    50 mins
  • #03: Exposure

    #03: Exposure
    May 18 2025

    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 impact that exposure can have on D.I.Y. music scenes, and what happens when these bands & this music reaches mainstream attention & success.



    We address the question: Is there such thing as too much exposure in D.I.Y. music scenes?



    Panel members on this episode include:


    • ​Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine)
    • ​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)
    • ​Johnny Grimes (Furnace Fest)
    • ​Jeff Apruzzese (Passion Pit 2008-2014 / Drexel University)
    • ​Tony DeBacco (Videographer - Boston)


    Full interview with Ace Enders can be heard on the Two Week Notice Podcast here:

    • ​⁠⁠Apple Podcasts - #153: Ace Enders
    • ​⁠⁠Spotify - #153: Ace Enders


    ⁠⁠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
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    55 mins
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