The Line Check Podcast

Hey Linecheck family! This week Abby and Jonah kick back, have a few drinks, and do what they do best: talk about random shit like finding your niche in an oversaturated industry, why Abby's husband is stuck in Maine, and what it means to stop pointing fingers and fix yoself first.

Hey Linecheck family! Today is an episode with the dynamic duo of Abby and Jonah! They sit down, day drink and discuss what's new in each of their lives, what's been on their brains and more! Abby's Album-A-Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumaday_2023/ Jonah's Recording Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/jonahkrull

On this week's episode we have a very special guest! An industry vet of almost 25 years, tour manager, audio engineer and everything in between, Dave shares some of his amazing experiences with us. We're lucky to hear some of his stories and wisdom and hope y'all gain something from it too!

Happy New Year Linecheck Family! We're starting the year out right with an awesome chat with our good friend Michael Hutchens! Michael is the production technology engineer at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. We talk all about his experiences and future goals, why making that first good impression really matters, and why live audio is better than studio... mostly kidding. This is such a fun episode to kick off the new year. Give it a listen! To see what Michael is up to, check out his instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mhutchensaudio/

Hey Linecheck family! This episode Abby and Jonah discuss their preparations for thanksgiving as well as their thoughts on the diversity of music and how important (or not) it is.

Hey linecheck family! It's certainly been a while, which is what makes this episode so special. Abby and Jonah discuss how to hold onto the passion for our careers after all this time/work.

Hey Line Check family! This episode Abby and Jonah discuss their thoughts on college, their current struggles and the potentially hot topic of if mental health discussion has become a social currency.

In this particularly vulnerable episode, Abby and Jonah express to each other some of their personal struggles they've been experiencing lately, including loneliness, struggling with time between gigs, productivity, and general depression. Through talking it out, they get some good encouragement and understanding of why they feel the way they do. Hopefully in this season where depression can so easily kick in, hopefully this episode helps you feel heard and maybe even helps give you a light at the end of the tunnel! If you wanna check out more from us and stay updated, check out our instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/

Whats up linecheck family! Today we have a super exciting episode because we managed to get Benjamin Mariano on the podcast! Ben is a master of all trades with skills ranging from professional drummer, audio tech, guitar tech, music educator, recording engineer, producer and many more. The three of us sat down and discussed some of his experiences both on the road and in Nashville and the lessons that came with those experiences. If you want to stay up to date with what Ben is up to, check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mixmastrmariano/ Don't forget to leave us a rating on whatever platform you're listening on to help us grow our audience. Hope you enjoy!

Part 2 of the road tales! Abby and Jonah continue to catch up in this episode, outline their road stories from the past 3 weeks they'd been apart, some of the revelations and struggles they had along the way. If you wanna stay up to date, follow us on instagram at @linecheckpodcast!

We're back!! After a long 3 weeks of road life, Abby and Jonah finally got back together to record some bomb episodes. In this two part episode, they discuss where they've been, some of the stories and challenges they've experienced along the way. If you wanna stay up to date, follow us on instagram at @linecheckpodcast!

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, we discuss abuse cycles, particularly in a family situation. But don't worry, happy things too! Jonah also tells us about his rager of a week and Abby is writing music again!

Crystal Dockery sits down with us to talk about the journey of her music career in Nashville. She dives into her pursuit of balance in her work and her life, and redefining what success in music means to her. This is an episode like no other, with an amazing message that you don't want to miss. Check out Crystal's music at @crystalleighmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/0r2RD9JD99umtZUKj8znCN?si=0y0Z-h7mRR2HIkVX7yS5CA And check out her cover band's insta and be on the lookout for some amazing decade-themed shows around Nashville: @thedecadesbandnashville

Hey everyone! This week, a very sleep deprived Abby and Jonah get together and talk about the power of Nostalgia in their lives. How it relates to their music careers and affects their emotional/mental health. If you wanna stay up to date, follow us on instagram at @linecheckpodcast!

Hey linecheck fam! This week, Abby and Jonah sit down and discuss a lighthearted yet deep question: are hobbies important for working pros in the music industry? Why do they matter so much? They discuss their own hobbies and how they affect their careers and mental health. Stick around for the full convo! Give us a follow on our Instagram @linecheckpodcast and vote on our poll what you think Jonah should get tatted next.

Hey gang! Abby has some huge news in her life during a great hangout sesh with her cohost Jonah!

What's up everyone! This week we have a longer than usual episode because Abby and Jonah simply had too much catching up to do after a long 2 weeks. They shared some of what they've been up to, some frustrations as well as some celebrations and some honest revelations in the world of creativity and mental health... so be sure to check out the full episode. If you love this episode and want to hear more, check out our Patreon for the bonus audio! https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

On this week's line check, we're back to digital because Abby has the dreaded 'Rona. But we took it as an awesome chance to hop on zoom with our great friend Ciara Thompson who works for WWE! She talks about her life in tour buses, working within WWE and the effect its had on her mental health for the better! She has some amazing insights so be sure to check the entire episode out!

Hey all! In this episode, Abby and Jonah sit down and have a very heartfelt discussion about what it means to separate who we are with what we do. What is vocation? Were we all lied to in college? And what's the best way to mix an acoustic guitar? Another unhinged and intentional episode. If you want to keep up with the Line Check Podcast, check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/  If you want to help keep this podcast going and increase our production quality, you can support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

Our first return guest, Ben Wood is back! This time Ben joins Jonah (Abby's car may or may not have broken down on the way to the studio...) for a drink in person and the two enjoyed some awesome convo about being teachers, traveling musicians, motivation and self discipline.

Hey everyone! In today's episode, Abby and Jonah talk through some of the challenges of their new lives in Nashville as well as the difficulties they face in their new career paths. They also have a fun lightning round of questions at the end which yielded some interesting answers!

Whats up Line Check Family! We have a special guest today: Matthew David Montgomery. Matt is an old friend of Abby and Jonah who is a songwriter and worship leader in Nashville and was kind enough to join them for a super fun, all in person podcast!

Welcome to our first ever IN PERSON PODCAST. That's right, our host Abby has finally made it to her new home of Nashville Tennessee, where when they aren't on the road, her and Jonah can do the podcast right in his studio! In this episode, the two catchup and discuss their lives, the balance of trying to stand out but also stay true to who you are and what you like, and other various and funny topics! If you want to keep up with more Line Check content, you can check us out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/ If you'd like to support us and help us increase the quality of our episodes, you can also support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

WHERE IS ABBY?! Never fear, she'll be back next week after her big move to Music City is complete! In the meantime, Jonah answers some awesome questions from Instagram!

If you want to skip ahead to the interview, go to the 6:30 mark! Hey Linecheck fam! In today's episode we interviewed Michele Rollins, the Production Director for Bay Area Community Church and a close friend of Abby's! We talk about what it looks like to foster a space for creativity, being a healthy leader within a house of worship context, taking time to rest, and so much more. You don't want to miss out on this one!

On this episode of the Line Check Podcast, we have a great conversation with Maya By Name. Maya is an indie musician, songwriter, author, speaker and life coach based out of Buffalo, N.Y. We discuss her transitions between career paths, her struggles with identity through those times, her motivation behind her messages of love and positivity and more. Maya's book "How Is Your Heart Today?" is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Heart-Today-Relationships/dp/B09PW6G7MB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YRZDIWSDB6LI&keywords=how+is+your+heart+today&qid=1646783780&sprefix=maya+by+name+how+is+your+%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1 Don't forget to check out Maya on all platforms and follow her to catch some of her awesome daily content: https://linktr.ee/mayabyname

In this episode, Abby and Jonah have a great one on one where they discuss the traditional relationship most people in the music industry have with alcohol, when it becomes unhealthy, their tips and tricks to to drinking responsibly and other topics. If you want to keep up with the Line Check Podcast, check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/ If you want to help keep this podcast going and increase our production quality, you can support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

On this week's episode we're joined by Kaci Lehman - a Nashville based audio tech, repair tech at PixelFLEX, podcast editor, full time dog mom, and all around jack of all trades. We sat down on Monday night and had a great talk about hefty topics like the importance of trying new things, burnout in the industry, "faking it till you make it", and of course, navigating a career as a sound girl. We also ponder deep questions such as, "Should we eat ramen every day in our twenties?" and "Is it smart to go to the gym while drunk?" If you want to keep up with the Line Check Podcast, check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/ If you want to help keep this podcast going and increase our production quality, you can support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

The day after Valentine's Day, Abby and Jonah sit down to catch up and have a conversation about relationships for people in the music industry. They discuss the importance of communication, trust and respect, and share their own experiences with the nuances of having a relationship (or even just looking for one) as someone working in the music industry. There is a lot of great content in this episode for both music folks and non-music folks alike! If you want to keep up with more Line Check content, you can check us out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/linecheckpodcast/ If you'd like to support us and help us increase the quality of our episodes, you can also support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

Time for an awesome episode featuring our close friend Brycen Dodds! Brycen is an L.A. based producer, rapper, and general creative badass. We discussed a wide array of topics including social media's effects on mental health, what to do with leftover cereal milk, Brycen's upcoming project, and so much more! Check out Brycen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yMYBfczJGRpOmuoPEQfiU?si=yl1xnObUSsaR5bv_xXf1TQ If you want to support us on Patreon, click the link here: https://www.patreon.com/linecheckpodcast

On this special episode, Abby and Jonah have your classic unscripted, unfiltered convo that bloomed into so many topics including investments, gamer girls, how to talk to your monitor engineer during a show, and even played a hilarious game of Would You Rather (music industry edition) at the end of the episode! So make sure you stick around to hear every ounce of fun.

Ben Wood wears many hats. He is the owner of MusicLab Nashville, a touring drummer, a husband, and now the latest podcast guest! In this episode, Ben shares about his journey within the music industry. He talks about how his passion for music and passing knowledge onto the next generation has brought him to where he is today, despite the challenges of being a young business owner, even in the midst of a pandemic. This is an episode you won't want to miss! If you'd like to know more about MusicLab, you can check them out here: Website: https://nashville.musiclab.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiclabnashville/ As always, give us a follow in Insta @linecheckpodcast and a 5 star rating on your favorite listening platform!

Jaime Carr, a Lead AVL Technician at Summit Integrated Systems, sits down with Abby and Jonah to discuss the challenges of being a woman in the industry, taking risks for the sake of growth, and keeping mental health in check while on the road.

For our first ever guest on the Line Check Podcast, we bring a heavy hitter who will hold no punches; Warren Pettit. Warren is a long time industry educator who has been the director of the Contemporary Music Center (CMC) in Nashville T.N. for almost 20 years. The CMC program has given traction to countless artists, techs and music business pros through its hands on, no nonsense education strategy that is unique in the educational system. Besides leading the CMC program, Warren is also a tech wizard, professional drone operator, husband, father of 3 and Christ-follower. As CMC alumni themselves, Abby and Jonah had a great time catching up and picking Warren's brain about various issues regarding education, mindset, and shifts (or lack thereof) to the industry in this new world we find ourselves in. To learn more about CMC or apply to attend the program, you can check out their website here: https://www.cmcnashville.com/

Abby and Jonah answer some questions from Instagram and discuss industry stereotypes they've encountered, go more in-depth about their CMC experience, and Jonah leads us through some breathing exercises to calm anxiety.

In this episode Abby and Jonah discuss the holidays, as well as their thoughts and experiences with expectations. Do they suck or do they not? Let's talk about it.

Here we are, the top of the pyramid. The long awaited final push that could separate a high functioning profesional from an in-demand superstar is none other than... patience? Really? Yep, and we'll explain why in this amazing final episode of our first series!

Ever work with someone who had an attitude so good it was infectious? What about someone who was a straight up dick for no reason? In this episode we explore why you want to strive to be the former both for yourself and for those around you!

On this week's episode our hosts dive into the largest section of the success pyramid - good work ethic and willingness to learn.

TW: discussions of domestic abuse and suicide. In this episode, we get to know our fearless leader Abby La Bianca, who shares details about her upbringing, career highlights and mental health journey.

TW: discussions of suicide In this episode Abby interviews her co-host Jonah Krull, getting a unedited, raw look at his life, what makes him tick and more!

Abby and Jonah explore the foundations of the success pyramid, share their own personal experiences dealing with dreams and talents, and what role they play in the music industry!

Abby and Jonah introduce you to the success pyramid; a tool they invented to help people achieve their goals in the music industry by focusing on some of the core reasons people find success in this industry.