In this conversation, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb interview musician Andy Sydow. They discuss technical difficulties, reaching out to guests, preparing for interviews, upcoming gigs, and more. Andy shares his background and early musical influences, as well as his decision to pursue music as a career. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a full-time musician and booking gigs. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the music industry and the experiences of a professional musician. Andy Sydow discusses his journey as a full-time musician, including his transition to being a full-time musician, moving to Nashville, starting the Middle Class Rockstar podcast, using Patreon for extra content, recording an album with Anders Osborn, balancing artistic goals with financial stability, and his upcoming album release.