Episodes
Feb. 28, 2019
Special Announcement and Free Stuff
This is a new fun thing I decided to do on a whim, and I tell you all about it. Free pedals and stuff!! Oh yeah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb. 25, 2019
Mikey Demus of Skindred
Oh man. We go on a full gear journey with Mikey! You get to hear all about his favorite guitar, sad stories of gear theft, his story as a guitar player and much more. This is a great one. Check out his band at their website …
Feb. 18, 2019
Trey Bourgeois of Retroactive Pedals
Episode 113- We've got a hot one coming your way! Today I talk with Trey about drummers who build pedals, trash on the streets, the creative process and a whole lot more. I think you are gonna dig it. Check out Trey's work a…
Feb. 12, 2019
John Sanchez of Warehouse Guitar Speakers and AllPedal
Episode 112- Here is a fun one for you! John Sanchez stopped by the Shred Shed to sit down and educate me/us on speakers, how they are assembled and what that means for tha toaaanz. It was a great chat, and we get into music…
Feb. 9, 2019
NAMM Recap (Sort of) with Jay Leonard J
Episode 111- On this bonus episode Jay and I sit down to pretend like we are going to discuss NAMM, but we really just ended up talking about guitars, touring pedalboards, our thoughts on multi-effects, Jay's extremely aggre…
Feb. 5, 2019
Boo Ray
Today, I sit down with Nashville based Alt-country troubadour Boo Ray and talk about resonator guitars, his path to sobriety, how there is only one Keith Richards, Greer Amps and the current state of country music. It is a g…
Jan. 29, 2019
Ariel Posen
Really fun episode for you today. I talked with Ariel about fuzz pedals, acoustic guitar, and why he plays with super heavy gauge strings. It was a great chat and I think you are really going to dig it! Make sure you keep up…
Jan. 21, 2019
Alex Rosamilia of The Gaslight Anthem and Dead Swords
Have we got a treat for you today! Alex sat down with me and we talked about our mutual love of 80s Les Pauls, his multiamp/multiboard rig, using a guitar to get keyboard sounds, and our mutual distaste for wah pedals. Make …
Jan. 15, 2019
Jay Cross of Guitar Nerds
Episode 107- Hooooooooo boy! We really went for it on this episode! Jay and I recorded this episode over the course of a 4.5 hour conversation. We decided that we should probably record some of our yammerings, and here is th…
Jan. 7, 2019
Sadler Vaden of The 400 Unit
This was an absolute blast. I talked with Sadler about touring with vintage guitars, what it is like playing with Jason Isbell, life as a musician, and of course, BBQ. Check him out at SadlerVaden.com and on tour next year w…
Dec. 31, 2018
Matt Mays
I was able to catch Matt Mays and his band open for The Gaslight Anthem a few times. Each time they blew me out of the water with their performance. While in Boston a few months ago, I was able to get a sneak peek at some of…
Dec. 24, 2018
Terry and Angelo of Meris
Episode 104- We have some fun with this one!!! Terry and Angelo sat down to talk with me about alllll kinds of stuff. Including their history with Line6 and Strymon. Yes. You thought these were some new kids on the block, di…
Dec. 18, 2018
Seth and Brady of Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Episode 103- This is it! The episode that smoked the house! Jamie Stillman blames Brady, but how do we really know for sure??? This time I sit and talk with Seth McCarrol and Brady Smith about Blockbuster video, guitar pedal…
Dec. 10, 2018
Julie Robbins of Earthquaker Devices
Episode 102- A DOUBLE WHAMMY!! This week Julie and I get down to business!!!! She is the business end of EQD and we talk about what her day looks like and some of the plans she has for the company. NAMM is discussed, and a w…
Dec. 3, 2018
Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices
Episode 101- Been wanting to do this episode for a lonnnng time. Very excited that we were finally able to make it happen. Today I talk to Jamie about the origins of Earthquaker Devices, The Black Keys, his day to day, how t…
Nov. 27, 2018
Tom Majeski of CooperFX
THIS IS IT!!! Episode 100. This is an insane thing. So many hours of rambling on the internet! Tom from CooperFX came on to discuss why he doesn't consider himself a musician, Count Chocula, how he thinks about creating effe…
Nov. 19, 2018
Scott Marquart of Stringjoy Guitar Strings, Reprise!
Episode 99- It has been YEARS since Scott last came on the podcast. A ton of stuff has changed for both of us and if you thought he knew a lot about strings before, well..... you'll just have to listen. Make sure you check o…
Nov. 12, 2018
Brian Spragg of Bookworm Effects
Episode 98- Here we go! Today I sit down with Brian from Bookworm Effects to discuss his literary and musical influences, how he came to start building pedals, industry pals and a whole lot more! Check out his work at Bookwo…
Nov. 5, 2018
Joe Balaguer of Balaguer Guitars
Episode 97- Fun episode for you today! I sat down with Joe to discuss his beginnings as a luthier starting out in the middle of the financial crisis, the unique way his shop operates, how he hooked up with some of his artist…
Oct. 29, 2018
Florian Schneider of Millimetric Instruments
Episode 96- This is a bit of a unique one! I talked to Florian briefly at the first annual Fear The Riff Expo and we recorded in a windy parking lot. This time we are chilling in comfort , I've acquired my baritone, and we a…
Oct. 22, 2018
Chris Benson of Benson Amps Reprise
Episode 95- On this episode, Chris and I sit in his wonderful, but sweaty shop. I'm always sweating when I'm recording with Chris. Anyhow, we talk about how things have changed for the both of us, the fact that he was not we…
Oct. 16, 2018
Ryan McCay of Yellowcake Pedals Number 3
Episode 94- The first three time guest! Ryan from Yellowcake Pedals returns to discuss a WIDE range of topics today. He educated me on control voltage, we talked about Anthony Bourdain, and a whole lot more. Have fun! Make s…
Oct. 8, 2018
Chad Jennings of Jennings Guitars
Episode 93- Today I sit down with Chad Jennings to discuss how we thought we were being bombed, Dustin Kensrue, Little Caesar's, learning to build guitars on your own, and a whole lot more. Make sure and check it out! Learn …
Oct. 1, 2018
Richard Hoover of Santa Cruz Guitars
ACOUSTIC GUITARS?????!!!! What is this podcast coming to??? In all seriousness, Richard was an absolute delight to chat with and he really provided me with a great education on how an acoustic functions, and what we are actu…