Behind the Mic with Marcel Fairbairn and Sarah Birnie

In this episode, hosts Marcel and Sarah sit down with the creators behind Geezers of Gear to pull back the curtain on its evolution into the broader Geezer Media Group. Reflecting on eight years of storytelling, the discussion highlights how the platform has grown from an industry podcast into an ecosystem of high-impact projects—including the exclusive networking event Dining with Dinosaurs and next-generation tech platforms like EventWire and SpeedWire. Grounded in the belief that authentic, long-term partnerships trump traditional advertising, the episode emphasizes community building, meaningful collaborations, and transparent storytelling across the live entertainment technology sector.

Looking toward the future, the conversation centers on how rapid developments in AI and data integration are revolutionizing how live event professionals consume news and manage assets. By addressing the industry's information overload through AI-driven news aggregation and daily automated insights, EventWire aims to become an essential intelligence hub—akin to a Bloomberg Terminal for live events. Balancing nostalgia from legendary concert stories with sharp forward-looking predictions, the episode serves as an educational dive into embracing modern technology, leveraging organic networking, and driving continuous innovation in the event production space.