Player's Pick Podcast
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings“Player’s Pick Podcast is a collection of conversations with interesting guitar and bass players across a spectrum of styles” -Chrys Johnson #players #picks #perspective
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#74 Player's Pick Podcast - Matt Heafy / Trivium
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMatt took some time from his busy schedule as a dedicated husband, father of twins, BJJ martial artist, ashtanga yogi, twitch streamer and front man for one of the biggest metal bands on the planet to chat with me and share some insight on what it's like to be THAT motivated. Enjoy! Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewkheafy/?hl=en Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#73 Player's Pick Podcast - Jed Simon / Zimmer's Hole / Strapping Young Lad / Devin Townsend
March 01, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBJed catches us up on his most recent music projects, shares a bit about his quarantine experience and shows off a sick custom Machado Dime Stealth style 7 string! Follow Jed: https://www.instagram.com/iamjedsimon/?hl=en Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#72 Player's Pick Podcast - Josh Martin / Little Tybee
February 28, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBJosh and I jump right in...pandemic struggles, second hand meditation and the quest for a sense of coherence in life. Josh is one of my favorite guitarists in the last 5yrs ...he's full of fresh perspectives and loves sharing what he finds...top notch player, composer, teacher & all around great human being. Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/koalanights/?hl=en Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#71 Player's Pick Podcast - Liam Wilson / The Dillinger Escape Plan / Azusa / John Frum
February 17, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 91.5 MBLiam and I talk supernatural yoga powers, life and what death might have in store for us. Follow Liam: https://www.instagram.com/liam_wilson/?hl=en Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#70 Player's Pick Podcast - Angel Vivaldi
February 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBAngel and I talk through the many aspects the creative process and how important it is to rest and take breaks from the grind. Follow Angel: https://www.instagram.com/angelvivaldiofficial/?hl=en Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#69 Player's Pick Podcast - Straten Marshall
February 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe incredible Straten Marshall and I nerd out about picks, music and a bit of life stuff, enjoy! Follow Straten: https://www.instagram.com/stratenmarshall/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com
#68 John Kiernan - United Wrestling Network
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJohn and I chat about guitar stuff what it's like to write theme songs for Wrestlers entering the ring! Enjoy :) Follow John: https://www.instagram.com/johnkiernanmusic/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#67 Player's Pick Podcast - Moon Unit Zappa
January 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMoon is the reason I'm doing this podcast...it's all her fault! ;) I love her to the ends of the universe and celebrate her amazing wit and heartfelt insights into my life daily. Easily one of my fav creatives on the planet! Follow Moon here: https://www.instagram.com/zappayoga/?hl=en & Buy her super yummy Teas: https://tea-o-graphy.com/products/moon-unit-tea-daily-moon https://www.Player'sPickPodcast.com
#66 Player's Pick Podcast - John Matos / Abiotic
December 22, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJohn and I chat about our previous lives as salesmen, the struggles of being objective about your craft, the new Abiotic album themes and his new relationship with Swiss Picks, enjoy! Follow Abiotic: https://www.instagram.com/abioticband/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#65 Player's Pick Podcast - Mike Keneally ( Frank Zappa / Steve Vai / Dethklok / Devin Townsend)
December 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBMike and I catch up by talking through current topics but end up having a very cool walk down memory lane around his time spent with Frank in his finals years. Mike is a treasure to the human race and should be treated as such. Follow Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/mikekeneally/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#64 Player's Pick Podcast - Maru Martinez
December 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBMaru and I catch up and discuss the pros & cons of being in a band vs. having a project and having guest players. Follow Maru at https://www.instagram.com/marumartinezfaust/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#63 Player's Pick Podcast - Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt / Ringo Starr / Willie Nelson)
December 04, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBHutch is legend! From the Neville Brothers & Link Wray to Bryan Adams & Bonnie Raitt he's been on thousands of recordings and heard by millions upon millions of listeners world wide...welcome to round 1! Follow Hutch: https://www.instagram.com/brbassman/ Hutch's latest project with Holly Lerski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmpC25hpn-4&feature=youtu.be https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#62 Player's Pick Podcast - Raine Stern
November 04, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBRaine and I go off the rails on our political philosophies and personal perspectives on Election Day ...we eventually get to music and gear I swear! Follow Raine: https://www.instagram.com/rainemusic/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmE-WNt_rwtIT7lTJqqTFoA https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#61 Player's Pick Podcast - George Marinelli (Bonnie Raitt / Bruce Hornsby & the Range)
October 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBGeorge and I catch up and talk life, music, politics...& about his his new solo album 'Self Made Fool' out Nov 20th 2020 on www.bandcamp.com Follow George: https://www.instagram.com/georgemarinelli/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#61 Player's Pick Podcast - George Marinelli / Bonnie Raitt / Bruce Hornsby & the Range
October 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBGeorge and I catch up and talk life, music, politics...& about his his new solo album 'Self Made Fool' out Nov 20th 2020 on www.bandcamp.com Follow George: https://www.instagram.com/georgemarinelli/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#60 Player's Pick Podcast - Rex Brown / Pantera / Down / Kill Devil Hill
October 22, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBRex and I talk about his forthcoming 2nd solo album, he shares some stories about how he came to know Dime & Vinnie and how Pantera formed. Follow Rex: https://www.instagram.com/rexbrownoff... https://PlayersPickPodcast.com
#59 Player's Pick Podcast - Aaron Marshall / Intervals
September 21, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBAaron talks about the brand new forthcoming Intervals album 'Circadian'...he reveals some song titles and his inspiration behind this fresh batch of awesome music, enjoy! Follow Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/aaronintervals/?hl=en https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#58 Player's Pick Podcast - James Murphy / Death / Testament / Disincarnate
September 12, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBJames and I catch up on life, love and share some of our thoughts on conspiracy theories, religion, identity politics and what happens when we die. And...James reveals some some plans for his music projects! Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesfmurphy/ https://www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#57 Player's Pick Podcast - Dan Sugarman / Ice Nine Kills
September 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBDan and I go free form on our catch up and find ourselves splashing around in the deep end of the cosmic thought pool....weed strains, personal practices, polarity consciousness, music business and the middle path applied to everything, enjoy! Follow Dan: https://www.instagram.com/dansugarman/?hl=en
#56 Player's Pick Podcast - Ron Artis II
August 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBRon shares what it was like growing up in a musical household and being encouraged to reach past his comfort zone in order to fully actualize himself as the musician and human he is today. Follow Ron on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ronartisii/?hl=en Watch this episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGSXGZDRLHA&t=293s
#55 Player's Pick Podcast - Greg Howe / Michael Jackson / NSYNC
August 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBGreg and I share some thoughts on existence, the study of polarities and he tells the story of what it was like to be on stage with Michael Jackson. Stay up to date with Greg: https://www.instagram.com/greghowegui... http://www.greghowe.com/
#54 Player's Pick Podcast - Kirk Douglas / The ROOTS / Hundred Watt Heart / Jimmy Fallon
July 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBKirk talks to us from his childhood bedroom at his Mom's house where many of his early years of guitar playing took place. He tells some great stories and shows off a bunch of picks he has collected from all the amazing players that he has been able to work with while being on the Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon for the last decade. Follow Kirk on IG; https://www.instagram.com/kirklloyd/?hl=en
#53 Player's Pick Podcast - Vicki Randle / Skip The Needle / Mavis Staples / Jay Leno
June 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBPolitics, protests, picks & perspective! We laughed, I cried, we laughed some more. Vicki shares some personal struggles and some hidden gems along her life path. Follow her; https://www.instagram.com/skiptheneedle/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/skiptheneedle/
#52 Player's Pick Podcast - Ché Aimee Dorval / Casualties Of Cool / Devin Townsend
June 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBChé and I chop it up around current events and she shares some insight into her forthcoming EP. Stay informed with all Ché's projects: https://www.instagram.com/cheaimeedorval/?hl=en
#51 Player's Pick Podcast - Dennis Turner / Oddisee / Dave Chappelle / Jesse Boykins III
June 18, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBDennis and I catch up and discuss religion, politics, Black Lives Matter and our recent experiences with all that has been going on in the world. Follow Dennis on IG https://www.instagram.com/mrdturner/
#50 Player's Pick Podcast - Eric Gales
May 13, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBEric talks about his purpose in life, the clarity of his sobriety and tells the story of how LOVE came and turned it all around for him. https://www.ericgalesband.com https://www.instagram.com/ericgalesband/ watch this episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TPLTsm6wlk
#49 Player's Pick Podcast - N'namdi Robinson / Chronixx
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBN'namdi and I discuss him being raised in Jamaica by Muslim parents, how that intersects with Rastafarianism and how he came to form a band with Chronixx and play to huge crowds all around the world. https://www.instagram.com/nnamz_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/chronixxmusic/?hl=en Watch this episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LR4byiUpaA
#48 Player's Pick Podcast - Ian Thornley / Big Wreck
May 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIan shows us his latest guitar, talks about his writing process and shares why you shouldn't show your music off until it's done. https://www.bigwreckmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/thornicus/?hl=en Watchthis episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxmA1S0JgHA&t=2646s
#47 Player's Pick Podcast - Lee McKinney / Born Of Osiris
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MBLee and I go deep into exploring the themes of dynamic tension within music, relationships and all of life. Connect with Lee on IG https://www.instagram.com/leeosiris/?... Watch this episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r1vG17sb6g
#46 Player's Pick Podcast - Jessica Pimentel / OITNB / Alekhine's Gun / Brujeria
April 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBJessica talks in depth about how she found and began to practice Tibetan Buddhism, details of her teacher's passing and some of the special ingredients in her meditation practice. Connect with Jess on IG https://www.instagram.com/thecrusher007/?hl=en Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9-WfIT_9x8&t=80s
#45 Player's Pick Podcast - Cole Rolland
April 24, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBCole and I talk about the new original music he's had more time to work on lately, the pleasures of plain celluloid picks and how he wants to puke each time he's about to upload new music. https://colerolland.com Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbi5dSeBpc&t=1955s
#44 Player's Pick Podcast - Tim Miller
April 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBTim reveals his personal pick approach and we discuss the zen of 'putting in the work' to achieve your goals. https://timmillermusic.com Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX8SS4aDF5g
#44 Player's Pick Podcast - Tim Miller
April 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBTim reveals his personal pick approach and we discuss the zen of 'putting in the work' to achieve your goals. https://timmillermusic.com Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX8SS4aDF5g
#43 Player's Pick Podcast - Steve Jenkins
April 18, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBSteve and I process our current state of lockdown, the up and the downs and what we are doing to keep ourselves sane in these new times...we eventually get to the picks and music I promise! All things SJ related: www.stevejenkinsbass.com Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRVJ2tVbiYE&t=5172s
#42 Player's Pick Podcast - Jose Rios / Anderson .Paak & Free Nationals
April 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJose and I catch up and talk through the experience of being sheltered in place for the last month and he shares a bit about his process in writing songs for Anderson Paak and Free Nationals. Jose's IG https://www.instagram.com/josemrios/?hl=en Watch on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm5-W5B0p5M
#41 Player's Pick Podcast - Scott Carstairs / Fallujah
April 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBScott and I chop it up around the current state of things, our daily routines and his super sick Kiesel Guitars! Scott's IG https://www.instagram.com/scott_carstairs/?hl=en Watch on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIG1jwQMS4I&t=830s
#40 Player's Pick Podcast - Horace Bray
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBHorace and I catch up for the first time since the shutdown. We talk self-care, daily rituals and his new instrumental acoustic guitar album. https://www.instagram.com/horacebray/?hl=en
#39 Player's Pick Podcast - Yas Nomura & Al Joseph (YouTube LIVE audio)
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHanging live with Al Joseph & Yas Nomura of HYVMINE talking picks & new music. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU7euvteld4 www.instagram.com/aljosephmusic www.instagram.com/yasutakanomura
#38 Player's Pick Podcast - Plini / NAMM 2020
March 10, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBPlini and I talk musical innovators and remaining curious for creativity's sake. Check out his music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58Qr4a3ohp2Vbv4A05yPaT?si=ejGTzeXARn-vwdCyMHSjXw https://www.plini.co www.gatorcases.com www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#38 Player's Pick Podcast - Plini / NAMM 2020
March 10, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBPlini and I talk musical innovators and remaining curious for creativity's sake. Check out his music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58Qr4a3ohp2Vbv4A05yPaT?si=ejGTzeXARn-vwdCyMHSjXw https://www.plini.co www.gatorcases.com www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#37 Player's Pick Podcast - Thomas McRocklin / NAMM 2020
March 10, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBMcRocklin reveals his favorite album of all time and other super secrets of shred 🤘🏼😳 Listen to his music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gz... https://mcrocklin.com www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#36 Player's Pick Podcast - David Maxim & Stephen Taranto / NAMM 2020
March 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDavid and Stephen talk shit about their friends and how they access their creativity. Listen to their music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2w3FHSMIvrVsdk804crYKG?si=5HM1a-NpS8mXYh-VYIJz3g David Maxim https://davidmaximmicic.bandcamp.com Stephen Taranto https://stephentaranto.bandcamp.com www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#35 Player's Pick Podcast - Per Nilsson / Scar Symmetry / Meshuggah / NAMM 2020
March 10, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBPer and I talk about new standard tuning, his last day job and how music is a magical time machine. Check out his music and his musical picks in this custom playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UOZjiww9ng2Y7wKHYqcKQ?si=HZ9Huy5gQTe7gT6HeO2Oxw www.PlayersPickPodcast.com
#34 Player's Pick Podcast - Ken Susi / Unearth
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBKen Susi is the DUDE. Listen to his music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34jt7O0p5OCJXrewPbhaYE?si=onRG-Cm6TjWsVXnHr1JurA https://www.instagram.com/kensusi/?hl=en www.Player'sPickPodcast.com
#34 Player's Pick Podcast - Ken Susi / Unearth
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBKen Susi is the DUDE. Listen to his music and recommendations on the Player's Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34jt7O0p5OCJXrewPbhaYE?si=onRG-Cm6TjWsVXnHr1JurA https://www.instagram.com/kensusi/?hl=en www.Player'sPickPodcast.com
#33 Player’s Pick Podcast - Misha Mansoor / Periphery
November 29, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBMisha and I talk about our love of bubbly water, long term band dynamics and how he continues to ‘sparks joy’ in his life✨🏎 🤗🎸✨ Check out his music and all the other artist we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1wtpOthnlyZVEEOKozF8l4?si=oMTjKLEAToSBX5ed7iKxJg
#33 Player’s Pick Podcast - Misha Mansoor / Periphery
November 29, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBMisha and I talk about our love of bubbly water, long term band dynamics and how he continues to ‘sparks joy’ in his life✨🏎 🤗🎸✨ Check out his music and all the other artist we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1wtpOthnlyZVEEOKozF8l4?si=oMTjKLEAToSBX5ed7iKxJg
#32 Player’s Pick Podcast - Fred Armisen / Portlandia / Documentary Now!
November 23, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBFred and I talk music, where ancient civilizations went wrong and how strong coffee is an essential component to his mornings ☕️ Check out his music and all the artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2uj0bIx4RyUgyGJxw0XqZO?si=skJrPbOrTkeB0IqX4KV3qQ
#32 Player’s Pick Podcast - Fred Armisen / Portlandia / Documentary Now!
November 23, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBFred and I talk music, where ancient civilizations went wrong and how strong coffee is an essential component to his mornings ☕️ Check out his music and all the artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2uj0bIx4RyUgyGJxw0XqZO?si=skJrPbOrTkeB0IqX4KV3qQ
#31 Player’s Pick Podcast - Curt Chambers / Dr. Dre / Eminem
November 23, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBCurt shares about his forthcoming country album, growing up in the church, how his faith has evolved and the very first time he heard Prince 👑✨ Check out his music and all the artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1rOXNkh0iYJ1x59msQ8BFL?si=dSRRjFe7S7OVk8YywVf1ag