Episode notes

In this episode of Signals From Mars, I’m joined by Matt Hartnett and Tanner Poppitt—the creative duo behind the powerful new documentary Lifers.

🎥 Lifers is a raw, heartfelt deep-dive into the lives of musicians who never gave up—regardless of fame, money, or mainstream recognition. These are the road warriors, the underground legends, the unsung heroes of heavy rock who keep doing it for the love of the music. I caught the documentary a few weeks ago and immediately knew I had to speak with Matt and Tanner to hear the story behind the story.

We get into:

  • How the idea for Lifers came about and what fueled the project.
  • The production challenges and unexpected moments during filming.
  • Why Lifers focuses on artists who never “made it big,” but never stopped playing. ... 
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Signals From MarsErik KluiberMatt HartnettInterviewDocumentaryLifersFu ManchuFormula 400Tanner Poppitt