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Purple Skies is the fifth track off of the American Cyclops (my solo musical project) record “Tom, Do You Have Anything Sharp On You?” “Tom” was created with a story in mind. Even though their are almost no words on the album, it is intended as a “soundtrack” of sorts…

Bloody guitars, drop tuning, no pedalboard and a Kemper??? Dan Sugarman is a successful guitar player who doesn't do ANYTHING that I (Blake) do as far as gear goes. Is he on to something? Well, he is in a professional touring band with a super dedicated fanbase, and I am…

Brian Nutter has a HISTORY in the music industry to say the very least. From playing with Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and just about anyone who had a major label deal in Nashville to making extremely cool custom guitars, this dude has done the thing. He has so many stories,…

Mikey Demus has returned to the show! Mikey plays guitar in the band Skindred, and has a great pedal company called Red Beard Effects. We got all caught up on this one and it was WAY overdue. We talk about difficult podcast episodes, how buff Adrian Thorpe is, some of…

My buddy Ryan Plewatki from Demos In The Dark came on the show at long last! On this one, we take a long look at "paid vs unpaid" gear demos, talk about Shaquille O'Neal, gush about Seuf Guitars, and a whole lot more. This was a good look into the…

My dude Shelby has returned!! He came on the show quite a while ago back when he worked at a little place called Chicago Music Exchange. He has since struck it out on his own, and created a company called Black Bobbin which is doing some really awesome stuff. We…

This might be the Tone Mob episode that is the most overdue! I explain in more detail on the episode, but Chris and I have been in touch for YEARS. He is an amazing guitarist and a fantastic dude. We got into some heavy music industry stuff, his love of…

I uploaded this video a few years back to IGTV and then promptly forgot about it! I thought it was definitely worth sharing with the YouTube community as well, so here ya go! We focus a lot of attention on the outside aesthetics of our guitar pedals, but a lot…

I am super stoked to bring this one to you! Fran and I really hit it off here. The dude has a great story and has put in THOSE HOURS. We talk about his story, gear and his musical life. There is some really fascinating stuff here. We got into…

Hey everyone! It is time for a tasty bonus episode featuring my dude Chris DeMakes from the band Less Than Jake, and his show, Chris DeMakes A Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-demakes-a-podcast/id1515022631) . We had a most excellent chat about his musical history, his gear over time, the concept behind his podcast and…

On this episode, Ryan comes back on the show and breaks my heart. He doesn't love the same band that I do and now we cannot possibly be friends anymore. So there you go. Listen to this if you want to hear the end of a beautiful friendship. And then…

We did it!!! I have been meaning to get The Guitar Geek himself on this show, and we finally made it happen. Andy and I discussed his history as a musician/entertainer, producing content for YouTube vs a podcast, the importance of mental health, and a whole lot more. This was…

We have something a little different for you on today's episode! Today my friends Devon and Chelsea from Boy Indigo are debuting some fresh new tunes right here on this podcast! Today we listen to three exclusive new tracks, and talk about them at length on this very special edition…

Another hot one for you! This time I am sitting down with Mr. Thomas Erak from The Fall of Troy, Just Like Vinyl and a bunch of other things. We had a great time discussing his upcoming post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, horror music/art project, his recent pedal obsessions, his musical life and…

So stoked about this one!!! Emily is a fantastic musician out of Austin Texas. She has a KILLER new signature guitar from Epiphone, and some rad new music on the way! This was a great episode! We talked gear, we talked life, and we touched on a very important issue…

Billy Gibbon's Pearly Gates Les Paul is a legendary instrument. It is arguably one of the most well known 1959 Les Paul Bursts on the planet. Thomas Nilsen is a pickup winder based in the UK who has worked with Billy for years. He recently had the opportunity to scan…

Hey, would ya look at that? Mr. Fallon and Mr. Benson are back on the podcast for another episode of total nerdery and Dad-like speculation about the weather and housing market. This was a very special episode spurred on by Brian, and I'm so glad he had the idea. This…

Tom is back!!!! Mr. Kogut came back on the show after a LONG break. This dude makes excellent effects pedals, and is just an interesting guy all around. We talk about integrating guitar effects into the NFT space, how he is doing it and what some of the crazy possibilities…

My pals Fuzzrocious Pedals have another fire breathing little beast for you. The Lil Fella is a great sounding, great feeling, and very nicely built overdrive/distortion that is sure to be a real crowd pleaser. I ran this bad boy at 18V and played my Grez Guitars Mendocino Baritone through…

We have another hot one for you! Steve came on a bit ago to nerd out about, well, guitars! We had ourselves an epic chat and I think you are really going to enjoy it. Pull up a chair, kick up your feet and enjoy yourself some epic podcasting! Check…

We are back with another fresh episode for you! Scott has a truly incredible story and it was so intriguing to hear how his life and company have evolved over time. A fascinating dude making some rad stuff! You are in for a treat with this one! Check out his…

Another HAWT one for you today. This time I'm chatting with my dude Cohen, better known on the internet as SpiralCaster. The dude makes some absolutely ripping demos, and you should definitely check them out. Your ears will thank you! Enjoy the episode folks! Check out his YouTube Channel HERE…

Been super excited about this one! If I Die First sprung up on my radar last year and their debut EP has been in my ears on a regular basis for months now. Perfect post-hardcore/screamo vibes. Nedarb and I have been chatting on the internet for a bit, and decided…

Here it is. The thing I've been working on for months and can't seem to shut up about. Here is my first solo record. I'm working under the name "American Cyclops" and the album title is "Tom, Do You Have Anything Sharp On You?" It is brought to you by…