Episodes
May 14, 2024
PHILLIP MCKNIGHT Part 2 (sort of)
Once in a while the Patrons of this podcast tell me that one of the bonus episodes NEEDS to be released publicly, and when Phil McKnight came on late last year that happened again! I received a bunch of messages telling me t…
May 6, 2024
Are Bass Players More Important? w/ Mr. Glyn of Mr. Glyn's Pickups
Are bass players actually more important than guitarists? Do we need to thin out our guitar sound? Do thru-hole pedals sound better than SMT based guitar effect technology? Can you play music using a saw blade? On this episo…
April 29, 2024
Marcos Curiel of P.OD. (Yes, that P.O.D.)
I imagine that you have probably heard a song called Youth Of A Nation? Well Marcos definitely gets into the story around that song! We start off with a HEAVY dose of nostalgia with Blake telling the story of "P.O.D. on the …
April 22, 2024
"Scared Myself Into Doing Music" w/ Jon Deiley of Northlane
In this conversation, Blake interviews Jon Deiley from Northlane about his journey in music. They discuss topics such as starting a band, the challenges of pursuing a career in music, and the evolution of their gear and reco…
April 15, 2024
Is The Internet All Bad? w/ Matt of Mule Resophonic Guitars
In this conversation, Blake and Matt Eich discuss the growth of Mule Resonator Guitars and the development of the Mavis guitar. (The first wooden Mule guitar build!) We explore the importance of unique sounds and the balance…
April 8, 2024
HE FINALLY DID IT! w/ David Greeves of Great Eastern FX
In this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, host Blake Wyland interviews David Greeves from Great Eastern FX. David shares his background as a music journalist and how he fell into writing about equipment from the gear world. H…
April 2, 2024
Rick Rubin Mindset w/ Markus Reeves of Reeves Electro
Markus Reeves from Reeves Electro returns to the podcast! On this episode we discuss how business has changed since he first started, and how his daughter is now building pedals full time as well! We also dig into some rathe…
March 25, 2024
Teaching MILLIONS of People w/ Marty Schwartz
In this episode, Blake interviews Marty Schwartz, a renowned guitar teacher and one of the first music instructors on YouTube. Marty shares his journey of becoming a successful guitar teacher and the early adoption of YouTub…
March 18, 2024
Not An Alvarez! w/ Driftwood Guitars
In this conversation, Blake interviews Chris and Matt from Driftwood Guitars. This is an EXTREMELY YouTube driven episode. (Thanks Rhett Shull!) As the Driftwood Guitars channel has grown, so has the guitar building business…
March 11, 2024
SHOCK THE FOX!!!
Tye Tyler (Shock The Fox)shares his journey from the corporate world slinging cell phones to becoming a full time guitar builder. He discusses his background in woodworking and how he got into building guitars. We also go ov…
March 4, 2024
Scott Strange Returns! (Templo Audio Devices)
In this episode, Blake interviews Scott Strange from Templo Audio Devices. They discuss Scott's traveling lifestyle and the challenges of running a business while constantly on the move. Scott shares his approach to finding …
Feb. 26, 2024
"I Didn't Fall In Love With Guitar To Teach" w/ Dr. Molly Miller
In this conversation, Molly Miller discusses her early start in a family band and her formal education in guitar. She shares her approach to teaching and the importance of balance in her career, which includes performing, te…
Feb. 19, 2024
Is Clickbait OK? w/ Landon Bailey
Summary In this conversation, Blake and Landon discuss their experiences in making that sweet, sweet content. We also talk about our time at Gear Fest and the importance of networking and building relationships in the indust…
Feb. 12, 2024
Dreaming Up Songs. Literally. w/ Justyna Kelley & Eddie Gore
Summary Justyna Kelley is a "Nashville-by-way of France" recording artist, producer, songwriter, actress, and a whole bunch of other stuff! In this conversation, Justyna and Blake discuss her background in music, her work as…
Feb. 5, 2024
John Baizley Talks Baroness and Visual Art
Summary In this episode, host Blake Wyland interviews John Dyer Baizley from the band Baroness. They discuss the band's touring rig and guitar setup, the importance of band chemistry, and the role of the song and audience in…
Jan. 30, 2024
Nick Loux of The JHS Show
Nick Loux is a musician out of Kansas City who is best known for being a HUGE part of the widely popular JHS Show on YouTube. You've seen him, you've heard him play, but do you know his story? I certainly didn't! So I figure…
Jan. 22, 2024
Visiting Every Guitar Store In The USA w/ Charlton Moore of Franklin Strap
Have you ever heard of ANYONE hitting the road and visiting basically every single guitar store in the United States? Few have done it, and even fewer have done it for a guitar accessories brand. But Charlton Moore of Frankl…
Jan. 15, 2024
Is Writing Cool Again? w/ Jason Mays of Working Class Music
Are we currently at a place where we can talk about "the old days" of The Internet? Are blogs cool again? Is Generation Y going to flock to the written word? Which Batman is the scariest Batman? My good buddy, published writ…
Jan. 8, 2024
Germanium INSANITY w/ Richard of Wampler Pedals
Klon. There are few words in the guitar world that will get guitarists clamoring, foaming at the mouth, or shouting hysterically like the word Klon. (I'll let you decide if that is a negative or a positive in your own mind.)…
Jan. 2, 2024
The Weirdest Thing Happened In 2023
It is officially a tradition now! My dude Dewey from the Peer Pleasure Podcast is back on for our annual Year In Review. We dive right in and discuss the WEIRDEST things that happened while we were recording the podcast this…
Dec. 27, 2023
Tape Loops & Guitars w/ Amulets
Randall Taylor (better known as Amulets) is a Portland based musician who is well known for his very unique approach to ambient/post rock. He records to tape loops and manually manipulates the loops in real time while playin…
Dec. 18, 2023
KNOW YOUR GEAR! (Phil McKnight Interview)
Phil McKnight is one of the most popular content creators in the guitar gear space. He's been spreading his knowledge of gear on YouTube for around a decade now, and yet... There is still a LOT that people don't know about P…
Dec. 15, 2023
Wanna Come Backstage? pt 2 (Calder Allen @ FareWell Fest)
I had the opportunity to sit down with singer/songwriter Calder Allen when I was at Fairwell Fest over the summer. This dude didn't start writing until 2020 and he is already churning out some really incredible stuff. It's a…
Dec. 15, 2023
Wanna Come Backstage? (Brook & The Bluff @FareWell Fest)
On this Fairwell Fest conversation, I sat down with The Band The Brook And The Bluff. Unlike most episodes, on this one I'm talking to the WHOLE BAND! These Fairwell Fest episodes are recorded in the "green room area' of the…