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The journey begins by acknowledging the podcast&#8217;s inception, inspired by Charles&#8217;s book &#8216;Ticket Stub Stories,&#8217; and how the team aimed to capture and chronicle concert experiences from various perspectives, ranging from professional musicians to average concertgoers.<\/p>\n<p>Doug introduces listeners to a diverse array of guests, from Tom Fitzer, who recounts his wild antics at concerts, to Roger Merlot, a 70-year-old live music superfan who holds records for attending consecutive gigs. The episode takes an emotional turn with Dawn Fontaine&#8217;s powerful story about how music, specifically from the band Soraia, helped her navigate the darkest period of her life following a personal loss.<\/p>\n<p>Adding another layer of excitement, Doug reveals download statistics, showcasing the global reach of the podcast, with fans in over 30 countries. Additional clips feature tales like Rudy Childs&#8217; chaotic encounter with Sharon Osborne during an Ozzy Osborne concert, and Emma, an 8-year-old concert photographer capturing big acts like Joan Jett and Duran Duran. This anniversary special encapsulates the essence of &#8216;Seeing Them Live,&#8217; celebrating the joy, chaos, and transformative power of live music experiences.<\/p>\n<p><p><strong>PATREON:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SeeingThemLive\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SeeingThemLive<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WEBSITE:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/\">https:\/\/seeingthemlive.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTAGRAM:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seeingthemlive\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seeingthemlive\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACEBOOK:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61550090670708\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61550090670708<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this special anniversary episode of Seeing Them Live, producer and co-host Doug steps in for Charles to celebrate the podcast&#8217;s third year. 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