Episodes
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 plane…
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 p…
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 …
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 conversa…
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 a…
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. …
Nov. 4, 2024
How Many Monkeys Does It Take To Wire A Fender?
In this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, host Blake Wyland and partner Scott Marquart get into some GEAR STUFF! But first we must engage in a lively discussion that begins with Halloween costumes because we recorded this on …
Oct. 28, 2024
Nashville NEEDS Another Guitar Store w/ Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals
This week I have my dude Zach from Mythos Pedals, the Dipped In Tone Podcast, and most recently High Voltage Guitars on the show this week. Zach has been on the podcast a few different times, but he has had so much new stuff…
Oct. 21, 2024
Shermy Freeman of The Surfrajettes
Shermy Freeman is a fantastic surfy guitarist from the incredible band, The Surfrajettes. We of course dive into gear including her collaboration with our mutual friends at SolidgoldFx, her custom FOLDING pedalboard, single …
Oct. 14, 2024
Telecasters & Power Metal w/ Federico Mondelli of Frozen Crown
Today I am talking to Federico Mondelli from Italian Power Metal Sensations Frozen Crown! Oh yeah! We take a journey through his guitars and Federico discusses his story in the music industry, highlighting the challenges fac…
Oct. 7, 2024
1000s of Guitars SAVED From Landfills w/ Jason & Ian of MIRC
On today's episode of the podcast, I sit down with Jason Gano and Ian Harrold of Musical Instrument Reclamation Corporation. MIRC is a truly fascinating and unique company based in Music City that has saved untold thousands …
Sept. 30, 2024
My First STRATOCASTER w/ Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds
On this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, I am reunited with Joe Branton of Guitar Nerds for a lively discussion about our latest guitar and bass acquisitions, the nuances of said purchases, and the cultural significance of F…
Sept. 23, 2024
Guitar Wisdom w/ Tomo Fujita
Don't worry. Don't compare. Don't expect too fast. Be kind to yourself. These are just a few of bits of "Guitar Wisdom" that Berklee College of Music Instructor Tomo Fujita has been known for. Between his classes at the famo…
Sept. 16, 2024
Nick & Jack of Guitar Center Vintage
This is a very special episode of the show! Today I am talking with Jack Hetherington and Nick Conte who are key people in Guitar Center's Vintage department. We talk about their stories and how they came to be some of they …
Sept. 9, 2024
Trying To Keep Sane w/ Adrian of ThorpyFx
Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFx has returned to the podcast! On this episode of the show we get into some rather "heavy" methods that both Adrian and myself use to attempt to keep ourselves from going insane. (It might be a little…
Sept. 2, 2024
Karl Sanders of Nile!!!
As you have determined, on this episode I'm talking to Karl Sanders from the legendary band Nile! And we go places baby. We. Go. Places. We discuss the band's early days, and Karl's view on the evolving acceptance of extreme…
Aug. 26, 2024
A TONEWOOD Discovery?! w/ Derek Kimball of Kimball Hardwoods
This a story you probably haven't heard before! Derek Kimball from Kimball Hardwoods shares his journey into the guitar industry and supplying high quality, and specific wood for high-end guitars. We discuss the importance o…
Aug. 19, 2024
Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) & James Bowman (Bowman Audio Endeavors)
This is one KILLER and super nerdy episode of the podcast! Today I am chatting with Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance and Jamesbowman of Bowman Audio Endeavors/ Against Me! The fellas came on to discuss the new pedal that …
Aug. 12, 2024
WE LOVE LES PAULS w/ Scott Marquart of Stringjoy
On this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, Blake and Scott discuss their shared love for Les Paul guitars. We talk about their personal experiences with Les Pauls, including the different models they own and the modifications …
Aug. 5, 2024
REAL Amp Superiority w/ Mike Cunniff of Boston Manor
Gear, gear and MOAR GEAR talk on this episode. Mike and I dive into his journey from a biomedical professional to full time musician in popular rock act, Boston Manor. It's a more sudden change in fields than I would have ex…
July 29, 2024
I Broke Into Robert Baker's Studio
As I'm sure you have heard, I was recently in Nashville again. While there, I figured doing some LIVE IN PERSON PODCASTING was in order. So I took a little drive to my buddy Robert Baker's studio and we got into a a conversa…
July 22, 2024
Johan Reinholdz of Dark Tranquility
We've got another heavy hitter for you on this episode! Today I'm talking with Yohan Reinholdz of the band Dark Tranquility (and formerly of Andromeda). We talk gear, the evolution of his process, the Swedish music scene, hi…
July 15, 2024
Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes
On this very special episode of The Tone Mob Podcast I sat down with my new buddy Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes! It turned out absolutely wonderful and Travis even let me share some of his music with you t…