Every show needs a wizard behind the curtain — and for Bootstraps, that's my producer, Brad Dickert. A drummer, songwriter, sound engineer, and all-around sound sorcerer, Brad makes music and podcasts come alive.
With his magical wife, he co-runs Tacaboom Productions, producing podcasts for big names like Chelsea Handler on Dear Chelsea and Paper Ghosts with M. William Phelps. Beyond the talent and the tech, Brad is known for his big heart and generous spirit — the kind of energy that makes every project better (and every person feel seen). We dig into his journey through music, production, and the magic of making stories sound their best. Meet the man behind the Boom.
⚡️ Warning: this episode contains drum fills and unsolicited therapy plugs.
Follow Brad on Instagram @boom.squared
Stream the newest single from Johnny Stranger "SECONAL" now. The full album Guerilla Gorilla coming November 5th.
Stream the newest single from The Manic Standstill HERE
Drum play-through Video for "Go Away" HERE
Music video for "Bulletproof" HERE
🎙️ 🥁Vocab of the week: Conceptual Continuity: refers to the underlying threads in a body of creative work. Like a jig-saw puzzle. Each piece is a creative project. At first things seem unconnected, but slowly a pattern starts to emerge, as more of the pieces seem to interact. Eventually, a clear picture presents itself.
: 🌟 "Amplify" (verb) To increase in volume or intensity.
Amplify your truth. The world needs to hear your sound.
"My voice has value, and my rhythm matters."
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