Chad Olech, Fall Out Boy - FOH / PM & Meme Lord

Loose Connection

It only took 11 guests to get back to Chris and Kyle’s roots of the audio and touring profession. A guest from our previous podcast, and a friend from way back, Chad Olech goes through his lessons and intersects of the entertainment touring industry, as well as being a dad, husband, human, and the meme lord of the inner circle of social media.
Currently FOH Engineer and Production Manager of Fall Out Boy, his decades of grinding through tough situations has changed his demeanor and outlook on the profession. Right after we recorded this episode, he added another accolade to his impressive resume of artists by winning FOH mixer of the year at the TourLink conference.
From making people laugh, to the importance of family and downtime, Chad and his legacy continues to be an intricate part of what we need to have today. Still, bringing us together by simple, loose, connections.

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1. A Casual Conversation With Chad Olich (00:00:00)

2. Music Memories and Full Circle Moments (00:04:24)

3. Touring and Production Experiences and Challenges (00:12:46)

4. Managing People in the Production Industry (00:21:37)

5. Post-Pandemic Transportation Costs and Ticket Prices (00:30:48)

6. Parenting, Work-Life Balance, and Memes (00:38:55)

7. Discussions on Memes and Cultural Impact (00:47:29)

8. Gen X on Social Media & Music (00:53:59)

9. Touring and Musical Connections (01:05:07)

10. Crazy Tour Stories and Band Memories (01:16:46)

11. Alcoholism and Memories With a Band (01:23:58)

12. Defining Legacy and Avoiding Dickishness (01:29:45)