Episodes

April 15, 2025

Chase Bliss + Analogman

On this episode of the podcast I have my good buddy Joel Korte of Chase Bliss back on the podcast to tell the tale of how he and the legendary AnalogMike came together to create the Brothers AM. We also get into some of the b...
April 8, 2025

(low before the breeze) Andrew Spann

Andrew Spann is a guitarist/musician/frontman for the band low before the breeze. I met Andrew through the podcast itself, and I really, really enjoy the band's output. Plus being a gearhead, he was a natural fit for the show...
April 1, 2025

Bryan Giles of Red Fang

On this episode of the podcast I experience another one of those "pinch me" moments! Red Fang has been a huge influence on me in both a musical sense and in some of my personal gear choices. Bryan and I discuss a whole bunch ...
March 25, 2025

Diet Coke & Detailing w/ Emily Wolfe

Emily Wolfe has returned for another episode! Since I have her by herself this time, I wanted to chat with her about her career since we recorded her last solo episode. There is a ton of "life" talk on this episode as we get ...
March 17, 2025

Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls

The Bouncing Souls are an iconic melodic punk band from New Jersey. They are a personal favorite of mine and have been for over 20 years. Pete is also the owner of what I consider to be one of the raddest guitars in music his...
March 11, 2025

Jinna Kim, The "Secret" Weapon of Meris

If you love guitar, gear, synths, or effects pedals... There is a good chance that you have heard of the company Meris. Meris makes some of the most awesome signal processing/producing devices that are currently available on ...
March 3, 2025

Tracii Guns of LA Guns

What an episode!!!! Today I'm talking to Tracii from LA Guns! I start off with telling Tracii a little tale from my childhood that centers around his band. It is quite a fond rock'n'roll memory for me. (I think you'll appreci...
Feb. 24, 2025

"The Broken Bottle Beatdown" w/ Rev. Peyton

WOW. That is first word that came to mind when I went to write this episode description because this episode is AWESOME. Reverend Peyton is well known as a master of slide guitar and country-blues style music. But the man is ...
Feb. 17, 2025

Can We Retire? w/ Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum

What is going to happen to "guitar media" personalities in 30 years? Will I still be interviewing guitarists? Will Ryan still be engaging in shenanigans? Is it possible that all of this will still be around? Ryan Burke is a f...
Feb. 10, 2025

Emily Wolfe & Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon is the frontman for the legendary New Jersey Band The Gaslight Anthem and Emily Wolfe is an amazing guitarist/songwriter/singer/force of nature. They have both been on the podcast independently multiple times and...
Feb. 7, 2025

Mike Stern. Yes, That Mike Stern.

On this episode I have a super rad chat with Mike Stern. A guitarist who's co-conspirators include other greats such as Blood, Sweat & Tears, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Johnson and more! We talk his current rig, his pa...
Feb. 3, 2025

Brian Ray (Guitarist for Paul McCartney)

I've got a hot one for you this week! On this episode I'm talking to none other than the legend himself, Mr. Brian Ray. Brian is best known for playing guitar with the absolute powerhouse that is Sir Paul McCartney for the la...
Jan. 28, 2025

The Last Blockbuster w/ Sean of Gunstreet

NAMM is officially over and I am releasing this before midnight Pacific time so I am still offically on schedule! On this episode, I am talking to my other business partner, Sean Arbow of Gunstreet to get into what the heck h...
Jan. 21, 2025

Drayton Farley (WOW This Is A Good One!!)

Drayton Farley is an incredible musician from Alabama. His music and songwriting is definitely in the Americana/Country/Singer-Songwriter vein, but what I didn't know is that this dude is a legit metalhead. The conversation s...
Jan. 13, 2025

Incurable G.A.S. w/ Mark & Steve of Summer School Electronics

In this episode I am joined by Mark Turley and Steve Peterson from Summer School Electronics. They discuss the origins of their company, the challenges and excitement surrounding the NAMM show, and the complexities of explain...
Jan. 6, 2025

Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die & Better Lovers)

I have a very special guest on this episode of the podcast, and that guest is none other than Jordan Buckley of Better Lovers & Every Time I Die. We discuss a TON of things on this episode, and there is some fun gear chat at ...
Dec. 31, 2024

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto

On this special edition of the podcast, we have one more "Gift Swap" episode with my "other show", The Chasing Tone Podcast! Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to interview Gabe Dalporto, the current CEO of Guitar Cent...
Dec. 23, 2024

The Legendary Brent Mason

Brent Mason is an absolute legend in the guitar world. Not only for his chameleon like ability to adapt to any song, but also for his technical precision and speed. He is also one of the most prolific guitarists on the planet...
Dec. 16, 2024

What's Up With Warm Audio?

Have you heard of Warm Audio? If you've been around the audio world for the last decade or so then I'm sure that answer is "Yes!" But what do you know about Warm Audio? Who is behind the company? How did they come to own a pi...
Dec. 9, 2024

5 String Fretless Bass? w/ Woodshop Mike

On this episode I am sitting down and chewing the fat with Mike Poorman aka Woodshop Mike. I met Mike during a dinner with the StewMac folks at NAMM, and he had a different story than many other "guitar youtuber" friends of m...
Dec. 2, 2024

Industry Legend, Tim Pierce.

On today's episode I'm chatting with renowned guitarist Tim Pierce. (This is wildly exciting for me!) Some of the artists that Tim has worked with include Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, The Goo Goo Dolls, Celine ...
Nov. 26, 2024

Craig William of Many Eyes

Here we go folks! On this episode I sat down with Craig William, of Many Eyes and Tzarina! We get Craig's early influences in music, his journey through various genres, and how he got involved in these projects. The conversat...
Nov. 18, 2024

Bill Murray? No... Bilmuri w/ Sean Mackowski of Tallon Electric

On this very special episode of the podcast, I'm talking to Sean Mackowski of Tallon Electric! Tallon Electric is a relatively new guitar pedal company, but they EXPLODED onto the scene via some extremely special and truly aw...
Nov. 11, 2024

What Can You Play On A Jazz Bass? w/ John Demaio of Voltic Electronic Devices

On this episode, I am chatting with John Demaio of Voltic Electronic Devices. John shares his experiences in the Army band, his transition from bass to guitar, and the various musical influences that have shaped his career. T...