Episode 76 Get in the Van, No Not the Henry Rollins Book with Carmen Belperio, Ethan Middendorf, and Ryan Sprangen

Hey Listener, pack your bag, but don’t worry we’re going to stop at a Walmart, because this week on WYI? Your host talks to 3 former band members about touring. Ethan Middendorf and Ryan Sprangen of Late Start Podcast and Carmen Belperio of VVither sit down to talk about what touring in a band is like. Topics this week include: Ryan tries to ruin the episode before it starts. Being alone vs working on a team. Today’s Last Tragedy (TLT). The Mayor of Toledo. Why you should listen to Late Start. Word choice is important. The bass is the mule of the band. Forming the band. Touring means you get to visit different Walmarts. How do you determine the fashion of your band? Sometimes your “manager” doesn’t really book your shows. If you can build LEGO sets then you can build some bunks. A book bag of warm beer. What did you pack to go on tour? Where do you shower on the road? “Buy anything, but tequila”. Always keep your weed and gun in a safe. Bulls need their sleep. Driving to the military base. You never know where you’ll end up on tour. The porno is great in Portland this time of year. If you’re going to draw a weiner, remember to add some veins. No S E X in the V A N. No, not that Sandy Hook. Pooping on the road…not literally. Working in the Late Start tagline. What is an average day like on tour? Waking up and figuring out where you’re at? The divide between drivers and passengers. Killing time during the day. The dark back roads. Ryan’s the angel, Ethan’s the devil, and Carmen is the super devil. Pre Show prep. What’s it like to host a live podcast? Who’s hosting this show? When people are loose, their wallets get loose. After show Tetris. Do you plan to tour again? Remember to enjoy the adventure.