297 - Marc Copani

This week, Bernie sits down with former WWE superstar Marc Copani, best known for his controversial character Muhammad Hassan, to discuss his rise to fame and the sudden end of his wrestling career. Marc opens up about the personal struggles that followed, including his battle with addiction, and how he rebuilt his life through education and helping others. He also shares the inspiration behind his new book, Wrestling with Adversity, and the lessons he's learned about resilience, accountability, and turning life's biggest setbacks into opportunities for growth.instagram.com/marccopanifacebook.commarccopaniofficial.myshopify.comaudible.com/pd/Wrestling-with-Adversity-Audiobookamazon.com/Wrestling-Adversity-Deal-Lifes-Challenges******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with Myrto Kavakou, Duran Duran’s back-of-house manager, to talk about her journey from working music festivals in Greece to touring the world with one of music’s biggest bands. Myrto shares how a chance connection opened the door to life on the road and what it takes to keep artists and crew comfortable behind the scenes. They also discuss the challenges of touring, the importance of networking, and why she wouldn’t trade this career for anything.https://www.instagram.com/myrtokav*****************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with his longtime friend Chad Buechel to talk about how he and his wife, Julie, turned an idea into WTF (Water That Fizzes), a new sparkling beverage brand designed to stand out in a crowded market. Chad shares the story behind the company, the challenges of bringing their vision to life, and his advice for anyone who’s ever dreamed of starting their own business.https://wtf.lovehttps://www.instagram.com/drinkwtf.love*****************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with Bobby Landgraf, bassist for Corrosion of Conformity and guitarist for Honky, to discuss his life in music. Bobby shares stories from his years playing with Down, working as Rex Brown’s bass tech on Pantera’s celebration tour, and documenting the hardworking crews behind the shows through his Crew from Hell video series. He also talks about joining Corrosion of Conformity, recording their latest album, and the friendships that have kept him going throughout his career.https://youtube.com/@bobbylandgrafhttps://coc.com/******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with longtime friend Ed Udhus, drummer for Zebrahead and owner of GOMC Road Cases. Ed looks back on 30 years of Zebrahead, sharing stories about touring the world, playing major festivals, and the fans who keep the band going. He also talks about how his road case business got started, what goes into building gear for touring musicians, and why he has no intention of slowing down.https://instagram.com/zebraheadofficialhttps://instagram.com/gomccases******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie catches up with longtime friend and Dallas-based guitarist Jake Crawford. Jake shares stories about growing up in the Texas blues scene, the musicians who shaped his playing, and his experiences touring with Deaf Pedestrians. He also talks about his upcoming solo album, his passion for recording and producing music, and the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime dedicated to his craft.https://www.instagram.com/dolarphinehttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/deaf-pedestrians/56767600******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week Bernie sits down with musician, composer, and artist Stella Le Page to talk about her journey from classical cello training to finding her own creative voice. Stella reflects on breaking away from the rules of the classical world, a difficult publishing deal with Universal, and how touring with Chilly Gonzales helped reshape the way she thinks about music and performance. She also shares how creativity, improvisation, and learning to trust her instincts have guided her toward making art on her own terms.stellalepage.cominstagram.com/stella.le.page******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week Bernie reconnects with longtime friend Sarai Pagliasotti, an artist and educator from El Paso, Texas. Sarai talks about her years teaching visual arts, how motherhood and education have shaped her creatively, and what led her to take on a completely new challenge as a tattoo artist. She also shares the story behind The Bug and Bubble Studio, what it’s like to be a beginner again after decades of making art, and why she never wants to stop learning.https://www.instagram.com/saraipagliasotti_m.ed******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Cody Matlock. Cody shares stories about his mentor William Bell, the remarkable history behind his vintage gold-top guitar, and the importance of attitude, respect, and mentorship in the music business. He also reflects on the experience of opening for longtime influence Gary Clark Jr. and what he hopes to build next in his own career.https://www.instagram.com/codymatlock_https://www.codymatlock.com******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

This week, Bernie sits down with filmmaker, dancer, choreographer, and director Harriet Waghorn to discuss her creative journey. She opens up about the making of her short film Metamorphosis and how her father’s aging, loss of independence, and feelings of isolation became intertwined with Franz Kafka’s classic story. Harriet also reflects on her close bond with her twin sister, the role family has played in her work, and how honesty and human connection continue to shape the stories she tells.http://harrietwaghorn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/harrietwaghorn******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************