Episodes
April 14, 2021
Brian Fallon & Chris Benson
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 …
April 12, 2021
NFT Guitar Pedals w/ Tom from Tomkat Pedals
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 …
April 5, 2021
Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady
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 som…
March 29, 2021
Scott Strange of Templo Audio Devices
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 …
March 22, 2021
Cohen Hartman (SpiralCaster)
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 …
March 15, 2021
Nedarb Nagrom of If I Die First
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…
March 9, 2021
Tom, Do You Have Anything Sharp On You?
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 Yo…
March 8, 2021
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals Part Deux
Wow. WOW. It has been quite the journey for both Mr. Scott and myself since he last came on the podcast. Catching up was truly fantastic. The man is truly passionate about all this stuff, and i think that comes through in a …
March 1, 2021
Cory Wong!!!!
At long last, a much requested guest, Mr. Cory Wong! This was honestky a blast. We dig into the music business, producing different ways to release things, why some people need labels, his creative process and a whole lot mo…
Feb. 22, 2021
Silky Tone w/ Charles Henry
This episode was a blast! Charles is a really cool guy, making really cool amplifiers. We talk about his journey his from the hifi world to guitar amps, their similarities, their differences, and a whole lot more. I think yo…
Feb. 15, 2021
Rhett Shull!!!!
An epic re-recording! I'm publishing this kinda late, so apologies, but I am without power and internet at the Shred Shed at the moment.... Anyhow.... I had an epic chat with Rhett, we talk a little guitar, YouTube, and work…
Feb. 8, 2021
Hired Guns & Algorithms w/ RJ Ronquillo
Another long, long overdue episode! RJ is a successful touring musician, session dude, and YouTuber. He absolutely SHREDS, loves gear and is a great dude. I had a great time on this episode, and I think you are going to love…
Feb. 1, 2021
Diving Deep w/ Jessica Dobson
This episode is long overdue! Jessica and I spend the first few minutes gushing about Chris Benson and Benson Amps. Then we get into how she got started playing, her approach to gear, her musical influences, and a whole lot …
Jan. 25, 2021
Sleep Paralysis & Aliens w/ Yvette Young
Dark figures, aliens, bright lights, TAKING CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS, and a whole more. Seriously, this episode is amazing. If you want to hear about aliens, old Italian men offering people shrooms, sleep paralysis, and who kno…
Jan. 18, 2021
A "Journey" w/ Steve Rose
Calling all creatives!! This episode is for you. Steve is a guitar gear fanatic, really cool dude, and a professional photographer for Journey. Yes. The band. We talk about how the love of guitar and music led him down a cra…
Jan. 12, 2021
Sweet, Sweet Honey w/ Rick Calhoun
We've got another hot one for you! Rick has been a listener of the show for years, and we've chatted on the internet for almost as long. So this was a real treat to get him on the podcast and talk about pick making, Yamaha g…
Jan. 4, 2021
Optimism & Horror Films w/ Yvette Young
Do you like scary music movies? How about discussions about human nature? An Ibanez Talman Tele???????? Song writing? Music? This one was a a TRIP. Yvette and just let this conversation flow from one place to the next. I rea…
Dec. 28, 2020
Branton Returns!!
Joe Branton from the band Polymath and the most excellent Guitar Nerds Podcast returns to the show to talk about this wild year and get very down a detailed with his particular tastes and interests in music. This, as always,…
Dec. 21, 2020
Breaking Bodies w/ Scot of SNK Pedals
Another long overdue episode this week! Today I'm talking to Scott DeBockler of SNK Pedals. We have been in touch for several years, and it was rad to finally make this happen! Scott is a good dude who makes rad stuff. We ha…
Dec. 14, 2020
Going AWOL!!!!
This has been a long time coming! I'm so stoked to get my dude Awol (Aaron) on the show. This was a great chat about how he got started in music, his experience building pedals, Nashville food, and of course we top the whole…
Dec. 7, 2020
Tobias & Conrad of Soft Kill
Welcome to the NERDCAST! Tobias, Conrad and myself had a really good time nerding out about vintage guitars, our favorite local guitar stores, their retail location and more. This was an absolute blast, and I think you'll re…
Nov. 30, 2020
"I Didn't Know How To Play Guitar" w/ Brian Venable of Lucero
STOKED! Lucero is one of my favorite bands of all time, so it was an honor to sit down with Brian Venable. We get a behind the scenes look at the origins of the band, his take on guitar playing, gear, and life in general. We…
Nov. 23, 2020
Scoring Films, Solo Music & Other Stuff w/ Danny Black (Good Old War)
Danny Black is a guitarist, tone nerd, and a real cool dude. He plays in a band called Good Old War, and has a string of excellent solo records. The most recent of which is called Black Ryno and it is out wherever you get yo…
Nov. 18, 2020
De'Von Blue & Blake vs The Music Industry
Hello! Welcome to a bonus episode of the show!!! Today is a little different than normal. This is a discussion around working as an independent artist in this weird digital age we are in. De'Von and I are going to be embarki…