Episodes

May 25, 2020

Michael McCleary of Surfer Blood

From auditioning for high school, to joining the band. We go over a ton of stuff in this episode, and I think you are really going to like it! Enjoy the episode folks! Check the band out! https://www.surferblood.com/ Learn m…
May 19, 2020

Zambricki Li of Magic Giant

Hey hey folks! This was an epic episode. Zambricki has quite the crazy backstory. I found it to be very interesting that his career came about as a result of a car accident.... That was definitely a new one for me! Check it …
May 12, 2020

Barry Grzebik of Grez Guitars

This one turned out really really good! I've wanted to get Barry on for a while now. I didn't know about his background as an acoustican! We get into that and some tips for building your own Shred Shed, how that knowledge im…
May 4, 2020

A Chat w/ Scott Gailor

Here is another one! Scott and I have crossed paths many times on the internet and at trade shows. He works in a rather unique spot in the gear industry, and I thought it would be cool to get him to come on and talk about it…
April 27, 2020

Boot Arreola of BA Ferguson Guitars

BOOT IS FINALLY ON! This has been a long time coming so I am super glad it was able to happen. Boot makes awesome guitars, and is an awesome dude. You don't want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
April 20, 2020

Ken Rose of Hero Jr.

Here is another one for you!! Ken is from an epic band called Hero Jr. They have excellent tone, excellent riffs, and are rad dudes. Check them out after you get through this episode. Seriously. Link is below. https://www.he…
April 14, 2020

Eddie Breckenridge of Thrice

AHHHHHHH!!!!!! It happened again! This time I caught up with Eddie from Thrice and we took a journey through his gear over the years. We also talked about his affinity for Gibson Grabber basses, the clones that he built hims…
April 10, 2020

Kathy Valentine of The Go Gos

This was such a fun episode! Kathy was an absolute treat to talk with. She has such a great story, and has done so many things. This was truly an epic episode. You do not want to miss this one! Here is the Spotify Link to he…
April 6, 2020

Grant and Karen of Big Ear Pedals

The Big Ear Pedals crew returns! It has been quite a long time since they have been on and we have so much to discuss! This was much needed update from Grant and Karen and it was a real treat. We talk about spiders, and cycl…
March 30, 2020

Fluff of Riffs Beards & Gear

This was an absolute treat of episode. Fluff is such a good dude, and he has a fantastic YouTube channel. If you have not checked it out I highly suggest you do so. Enjoy the episode folks! Ryan's Channel is right here. Lear…
March 27, 2020

Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy

This was a prime episode. Seriously. Mark rules. He is an amazing player and such a great dude talk to. I think everyone is really going to enjoy this episode. Check it out! Mark's website : https://www.marklettieri.com/ Lea…
March 16, 2020

Steve McDonald of Redd Kross, OFF!, and The Melvins

On this episode we talk about BASS, useless guitars, opening for Black Flag, and a whole bunch of other stuff. This was an excellent, excellent episode! I think you all will dig this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
March 12, 2020

An Update From Paul Rhoney of Rhoney Guitars

What? An extra episode? Yup! Paul Rhoney and Danny Perez came by the Shred Shed several months ago. We nerded out, and then we received an update from Paul on his life and the current state of Rhoney Guitars. Warning, minima…
March 9, 2020

Ian Pritchard of collector//emitter

On this episode, I am joined by Ian Pritchard. Best known as the man behind the YouTube channel collectore//emitter. We talk a lot about pedals, mojo, emo music and a whole lot more. After you are done with this episode go c…
March 2, 2020

Michael Virella of Tonetuga FX

Conspiracy theories, Coronavirus, and some guitar stuff too! This episode is all over the place, but it is all good! Michael is great to talk to and he makes really cool pedals. Make sure and check them out at https://tonetu…
Feb. 24, 2020

Sacha Dunable of Intronaut/Dunable Guitars

Finally! I've been wanting to make this episode happen for quite a while. Super happy to finally have it happen. Sacha makes tremendous instruments and plays in a killer band. I hope you enjoy the show and make sure you chec…
Feb. 17, 2020

Multiscale Explained with Jason Rodgers of Jayemar Guitars

TIME TO GET EDUCATED. Jason is a local luthier who specializes in multiscale instruments. We take a deep nerdy dive on this one and I definitely learned a ton. I might even have to jump back in and relearn some of the things…
Feb. 10, 2020

Kyle Sipress of TDWP

Here is a fresh one for you! Kyle came to play in TDWP in a bit of a unique way and is a really cool dude. I met him briefly at the Fuzzrocious booth at NAMM after Ryan introduced us. We hit it off right away and I think you…
Feb. 3, 2020

Teppei Teranishi of Thrice

THIS IS A MASSIVE ONE! For me at least. Teppei is one of my favorite guitar players from my favorite band, Thrice. Jeston Porter and I were able to sit down in the basement of the Roseland Theater in Portland and nerd out a …
Jan. 28, 2020

Tom Cram of Spiral FX (Ex Digitech/DOD)

I have been wanting to do this episode for quite a while! Tom Cram was the man behind some of the best releases that Digitech/DOD ever made, and is now doing his own thing at Spiral FX. We get into a bunch of stuff, includin…
Jan. 20, 2020

The Pedal Movie w/ Dan Orkin and Michael Lux

A movie? About guitar pedals? Oh yes. It is coming, Dan and Michael are working on a epic documentary for Reverb.com about guitar pedals and the culture that surrounds them. They tell us all about it, This is going to be rea…
Jan. 13, 2020

Matt Armstrong of The Future Violents/Murder By Death

Another fun one coming atcha! This episode came about in a very odd way, but I'm very glad it did! Matt is an excellent bassist who has played in some of my favorite bands. He is also a super cool dude, who has had some wild…
Jan. 6, 2020

Joey Bradford of The Used

This is a hot one! Joey plays guitar for one of my favorite bands, The Used. He is a legit gear nerd, a fantastic guitar player and he has a really rad story. Also, a super rad dude! This is one of the raddest episodes ever.…
Dec. 30, 2019

Porter Pickups Visits The Shred Shed

Brain Porter and Marco Gonzalez dropped by the Shed for some nerdery and jamming a while back. It was good times and great conversation. Brian is the head dude over at Porter Pickups & Porter Guitars. They are making amazing…