I’ve always enjoyed talking with friends about the concerts we went to and remembering some of the crazy stories we brought back with us. Seeing Them Live is a podcast featuring live music fans retelling their favorite concert stories.

When I was 11, I went to my first concert with my mom to see the Eagles. From that point forward and into the next four decades, I’d seen lots of bands, and every now and then something beyond the typical concert experience would happen. Like with Mike Mills of REM asked if I would trade shirts with him after one of their concerts. Or when my friend’s date decided she would rather hang out with Monster Magnet after the show than with us.

Sometimes you get lucky, and you’re handed an Iron Maiden backstage Pass just for the hell of it. And other times you’re sitting at the bar with Rob Thomas, just months before matchbox 20 blows up. I love retelling these stories and sharing them with kindred spirits. Our musical tastes may differ, but the magic of live music is something all of us can relate to. Everyone has a concert story and hopefully, one day we’ll hear yours.

For more information, including how you can apply to be a guest on the show, visit seeingthemlive.com.