In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with Pete Olen, founder of Endoxa Booking and co-owner of Conduit in Orlando. Pete has been a driving force in the Florida music scene for over a decade, booking everything from hardcore and metal to indie pop and hip hop, while building community across multiple cities. We talk about how he got his start booking shows, the challenges of promoting national acts, the rise of digital advertising, and the realities of running an independent venue. Pete also shares stories about contracts, touring, gear sharing, and the balance between passion, business, and community.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make live shows happen—or why some bands get booked while others don’t—this episode pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes world of promotion and DIY culture

Endoxa Booking - https://www.instagram.com/endoxabookingfl/

The Conduit - https://www.instagram.com/conduit_fl/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Chopped in Half" By Obituary

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of Scene Support, I sit down with Jonathan Kent—DIY lifer, record label runner, and host of This Is Just a Phase Podcast. We dive into everything from the challenges of running an indie label to the importance of inclusivity in punk spaces. Along the way, we swap stories about Green Day bringing Pansy Division on tour, the politics of representation in music, and what it really means to “sell out.”

Jonathan also opens up about his journey with This Is Just a Record Label, his podcast’s evolution from Spotify to YouTube, and how persistence, collaboration, and community keep the underground alive. Whether you’re in a band, running a label, or just love the DIY spirit, this one’s for you

This is Just a Record Label

https://thisisjustarecordlabel.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thisisjustarecordlabel/

This is Just a Phase Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/groups/148862523925787

https://www.instagram.com/thisisjustaphasepodcast/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Idiocracy" by The Follow Ups

https://www.instagram.com/followupsband/

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠

In this episode of DCxPC Live Presents: Scene Support, I talk with Brent Friedman of Exponential Booking—one of the most community-minded booking agents in the ska and punk scenes today. Brent shares how he went from being the organized drummer in DIY bands to booking tours and managing artists like Suicide Machines, Against All Authority, Big D and the Kids Table, Kill Lincoln, and more. We get into how he balances compassion with professionalism, what it really takes to put together a tour, and why he still prints flyers and checks ticket counts every morning. It’s a conversation about burnout, boundaries, and doing this work for the love of the scene. If you’ve ever booked a show, played in a band, or just wondered how it all comes together, this one’s for you.

Exponential Booking

https://www.instagram.com/exponentialbooking/

DCxPC Live

https://www.instagram.com/dcxpc_live

https://www.facebook.com/dcxpcbooking

https://dcxpclive.com

Intro Song: "Cheap As You" By Runnamucks

Outro Song: "Violence" by Omnigone

https://www.instagram.com/0mnig0ne/

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠