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Performance Anxiety

Marc Shea

Booking Overview

This is a music-focused interview show centered on behind-the-scenes stories from recording, touring, performing, and building creative careers, typically featuring musicians, band members, and music-business founders. PR agencies could credibly pitch recording artists, touring musicians, band members, and music-industry entrepreneurs with distinctive career stories or current releases; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes niche and independent figures but also attracts established music professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 486

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

theperformanceanxietypod@gmail.com

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Host

Marc Shea - Marc Shea is a music interviewer and the host of Performance Anxiety, where he explores the careers, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes experiences of musicians and music-industry profession...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional musicians, touring artists, band members, recording artists, and music-business founders or executives with substantial career experience and a compelling behind-the-scenes story
Required Achievements:  
Released albums or other recorded music, Performed with established bands or toured professionally, Founded or built notable music or entertainment businesses, Participated in significant collaborations, reunions, or tribute projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Darren Michael Boyd - Touring As A Teenager, Shifting From Bands To Guitar-for-hire Work, Independent Solo Releases, Performing As A Frontman, The Teen Cancer America Spinal Tap Tribute Project, And His Reptile Business

Dizzy Reed - Learning Music, Joining Guns N' Roses, Touring And Live Performance, Solo Albums, Side Projects, Spinal Tap, And Career Highlights

Richard Foos - Building Rhino Records, Creating The Reissue Market, Archival Music Releases, Founding Shout! Factory, And Nonprofit Work

Dan Cuddy - The History Of Hypnolovewheel, The Band’s Compilation Album, Touring, Forming The Special Pillow, And Physical Music Formats

Jonathan Palmer - Love Jones Reunions, Recording After A Long Hiatus, Opening For Tool, Songwriting, The Band’s Trajectory, And Its Latest Album

Recent Topics

Rock Music, Music Industry, Recording, Touring, Independent Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Performance Anxiety
:

Harley Di Nardo (Closer, White Light Motorcade)

October 15, 2026

This guest is one I’ve wanted to have on for a while. I’ve been a fan for about 20 years but I had always been nervous about approaching him for one specific reason. It’s a sensitive topic that will be obvious when you listen. But after seeing him open up about it on his own YouTube videos, I reached out. And I’m so glad I did. Please welcome Harley Di Nardo to the show. He’s a modern renaissance man, being a musician, film maker, and hair stylist.  I heard his first band, Closer, throu...

Matt Devine (Ventilator, Permanent Green Light)

October 09, 2026

Today’s guest has just reissued a hidden gem. Welcome Matt Devine. Matt has played with a lot of previous guests of this podcast. And after listening to his bands Permanent Green Light and Ventilator, I know why. He talks about how he got into music and the bands he loved growing up. He talks about starting his own bands and keeping the expectations low. After Permanent Green Light formed and dissolved, he focused on the music he had been writing for himself in his apartment. That music becam...

Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding)

September 30, 2026

Today’s guest is a very interesting artist. I’m pleased to present Wesley Stace, aka John Wesley Harding. He’s just released a new album called One Last Heist and it’s wonderful. Wesley has always been an artist who follows his instincts and they’re currently pulling him into a jazzy stage. But he was gracious enough to step back in time with me and discuss his career, starting even before his debut album, a daring solo, live, acoustic disc called It Happened One Night. It turns out, his plan...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Performance Anxiety
:

How do I get in touch with Performance Anxiety?

Performance Anxiety is hosted by Marc Shea. Its publicly listed email is theperformanceanxietypod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Performance Anxiety?

The publicly listed email for Performance Anxiety: theperformanceanxietypod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Performance Anxiety have?

Podseeker estimates Performance Anxiety reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Performance Anxiety?

Performance Anxiety typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional musicians, touring artists, band members, recording artists, and music-business founders or executives with substantial career experience and a compelling behind-the-scenes story. Common among recent guests: Released albums or other recorded music; Performed with established bands or toured professionally; Founded or built notable music or entertainment businesses. Recent guests include Darren Michael Boyd, Dizzy Reed, and Richard Foos.

How hard is it to get booked on Performance Anxiety?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Performance Anxiety cover?

Recent episodes cover Rock Music, Music Industry, Recording, Touring, and Independent Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

theperformanceanxietypod@gmail.com

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