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Live Free Or D.I.Y.#06: Challenges (Season 1 Finale)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...
2025-06-0852 min
Live Free Or D.I.Y.#03: ExposureIn 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 Br...
2025-05-1854 min
Live Free Or D.I.Y.#02: Sustainability & ResilienceIn 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 factors that impact the sustainability and resilience in D.I.Y. music scenes, as well as the importance of adaptability in a society that is constantly changing and evolving.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 Chi...
2025-05-1152 min
Live Free Or D.I.Y.#01: PilotIn this Pilot episode, hosts Dana Bollen (Two Week Notice Podcast / Touring Roadie) & Andrew Mall (Music Professor - Northeastern University) introduce themselves & the panel of 12 individuals that we will hear from throughout Season 1 of this podcast series. Each panel member also chimes in to describe their personal connection to the term, "D.I.Y." (Do It Yourself) & its connection to their experiences in the DIY music scenes & communities. Panel members for Season 1 include:Norman Brannon (Thursday / Anti-Matter Zine)Luke Garro (Piebald / Fastbreak / In My Eyes)Ace En...
2025-05-0435 min
I Speak JeepJeep FamilyWe want to hear from you, Send us a TextWelcome to episode 80 of I Speak Jeep. This episode starts off a little more somber than usual as Jeff tells about a family accident last week. As a Jeep family the team at SFJ4x4 is family and everyone came together to Support Jeff during this time. The Mad Scientist Scott was not on the show as he was taking his family on a mini birthday vacation for his 10 Yr old son. So to replace the Mad Scientist for this episode, and to just keep a family...
2023-06-281h 08I Speak JeepSneak Peak - The American Dream Is NOT DeadWe want to hear from you, Send us a TextThis Bonus Content is for our listeners only. Please enjoy this sneak peak into an all new podcast series with Neil Simpson and Jeff Chiaramonte stepping away from Jeeps to talk Leadership and Business. This episode will serve as the pilot episode as we venture into what it takes to be successful in America. To kick things off, Jeff interviews Neil to understand his leadership dynamics just a little more. Tune in to learn who Neil was in 4th grade. Also, the guys discuss some of their...
2022-12-2858 minI Speak JeepA Year of Podcasting Already?We want to hear from you, Send us a TextThis episode the guys take a journey back through the last year of podcasts. They share their favorites and share some quick stories. This week's product spotlight is actually a review of some of the guys favorite products we've already reviewed as well as some that have since let them down. Check out our upcoming episode where we have Rob from DaddyJeep Garage come to our studio. Don't forget, the 12 Days of Jeepmas are coming right after our Christmas Jeep Parade. All Jeepers are welcome to come...
2022-11-161h 10I Speak JeepWhere is Neil? What's in a Jeep Name?We want to hear from you, Send us a TextSeason 2 starts off with a bang... or something like that. Neil was unable to be on the show after leaving cryptic clues to the team. The producer, Jeff Chiaramonte had to take the hot seat and fill in for Neil. Scott and Jeff stumble through this episode as they discuss Easter Jeep Safari with more Jeep concept teasers. What's in a Jeep Name is discussed along with many listener submitted names. Check out our YouTube version of the episode to see images with all those names. Additionally...
2022-04-0653 min
I Speak JeepNeil Ditched Lucky 13We want to hear from you, Send us a TextEpisode 13 – Neil Ditched Lucky 13 (ReLoaded after a Glitch played Episode 12 again. Thank you to our listeners for the catch)Is Scott going to have to talk to CYS? This episode starts off with Scott talking about his weekend escapades with his 8-year-old son and welding. @Rustbusters @Rustys #notsponsored More shenanigans from the production team as Davey “The Savage” Thompson finds a photo on Facebook and uses his photoshop skills to create a new photo of Jeff “The Italian Stallion” Chiaramonte. Neil puts hi...
2022-02-091h 10
I Speak JeepEpisode 13 - Neil Ditched Lucky 13Is Scott going to have to talk to CYS? This episode starts off with Scott talking about his weekend escapades with his 8-year-old son and welding. @Rustbusters @Rustys #notsponsoredMore shenanigans from the production team as Davey “The Savage” Thompson finds a photo on Facebook and uses his photoshop skills to create a new photo of Jeff “The Italian Stallion” Chiaramonte. Neil puts his 2nd Jeep in a ditch this winter. But wait, what happened to the guy who was there to rescue him?@RickHarper Jeep: Trivia & Fun Facts Every Fan Should Kn...
2022-02-091h 04
I Speak JeepGhosts of Jeepmas FutureWe want to hear from you, Send us a TextJoin Neil Simpson and Scott Brown as they discuss Jeeps in this episodes Ghosts of Jeep's Future. This weeks featured product is Kentrol's Door Sleeve Kit. Neil and Scott will discuss the Kentrol brand and why SFJ4x4 likes this brand. #notsponsored. Ever wonder why Jeep has a 7 Slotted Grille? Tune in as our experts discuss the different theories. Want a good Christmas themed Laugh? This Episode ends with a entertaining rendition of the 12 Days of Jeepmas sung by Neil Simpson. Music and Lyrics were provided by J...
2021-12-241h 04