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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#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
#30 Player’s Pick Podcast - Clay Gober / Polyphia
November 23, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBClay and I discuss his new found sobriety, share perspectives on death and MF’ing Pantera🤘🏼🤠 Check out a blend of Polyphia and Pantera in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/7apPGO7NVi3C6S7H2JSLTF?si=Oyx5oNNhSXeT5tmYSPtVOw (Photo by Mary Sweeney)
#30 Player’s Pick Podcast - Clay Gober / Polyphia
November 23, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBClay and I discuss his new found sobriety, share perspectives on death and MF’ing Pantera🤘🏼🤠 Check out a blend of Polyphia and Pantera in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/7apPGO7NVi3C6S7H2JSLTF?si=Oyx5oNNhSXeT5tmYSPtVOw (Photo by Mary Sweeney)
#29 Player’s Pick Podcast - Andre Nieri
November 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAndre and I go deep on the art of improvisation, developing interesting arrangements for cover songs and the classic folly of negatively comparing ourselves to others. 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/4we3IHQo6hJ2ZvdNwW6RL6?si=uyTOt8fRRuOqiHHZt9vfhg
#29 Player’s Pick Podcast - Andre Nieri
November 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAndre and I go deep on the art of improvisation, developing interesting arrangements for cover songs and the classic folly of negatively comparing ourselves to others. 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/4we3IHQo6hJ2ZvdNwW6RL6?si=uyTOt8fRRuOqiHHZt9vfhg
#28 Player’s Pick Podcast - Mark Speer / Khruangbin
November 23, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB‘No good art comes from easy living’ Mark Speer . Check out Mark’s music and all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/19aLA5CskWEG5hnLJ5kT5e?si=5EOo6z-XRxK3QBZ4Si1UWA
#28 Player’s Pick Podcast - Mark Speer / Khruangbin
November 23, 2019 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB‘No good art comes from easy living’ Mark Speer . Check out Mark’s music and all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/19aLA5CskWEG5hnLJ5kT5e?si=5EOo6z-XRxK3QBZ4Si1UWA
#27 Player’s Pick Podcast - Annie ‘Shred’ Grunwald
November 23, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAnnie and I talk musical meditations, cultivating inspiration and the terror of sleep paralysis😳. Check out her music and all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6yzuUQI2do8e5oAfWKh63H?si=VqMRsZqpQsmMFkRSgJmVZg
#26 Player’s Pick Podcast - Andy James
November 22, 2019 22:00 - 2 hours - 85.8 MBAndy and I have good laugh chopping it up about life, death and everything in between. Listen to his music and all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6w79dKRpvvxrnIgPYYBx4D?si=vfbDlRXcSe6dRXSK9hQnOA
#26 Player’s Pick Podcast - Andy James
November 22, 2019 22:00 - 2 hours - 85.8 MBAndy and I have good laugh chopping it up about life, death and everything in between. Listen to his music and all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6w79dKRpvvxrnIgPYYBx4D?si=vfbDlRXcSe6dRXSK9hQnOA
#24 Player’s Pick Podcast - Sydney Ellen
November 22, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBSydney and I talk classic rock influences, music education and connecting to community. Check out her music and all the artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/21HK8UXXZy6x5b91yh8QVc?si=9Gv-e_uqRa-4exjh_Qt-qA
#25 Player’s Pick Podcast - Al Joseph / HYVMINE
November 22, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBAl and I talk about musical inspirations and all the crazy amount self work it takes to maintain good relationships. Check out his music and all the artists we talk about in this episode in this custom curated playlist on Spotify 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6UuY92RHaV7G63WoFTuLIa?si=U9NtiakNQSSI6IeUD1znDA
#23 Player’s Pick Podcast - Paul Masvidal / Cynic
November 22, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBPaul and I go deep into yoga, philosophy, mindfulness & music. Listen to his music all the other artists we talk about in this custom curated playlist 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2I2XTZk3DAkZvbDALqFDo7?si=aoKa8ApsR9-6sCxpV7jMfw
#22 Player’s Pick Podcast - Pete Griffin
November 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBPete and I nerd out about Zappa Plays Zappa, GTO, Dethklok, Gen Axe and a few of the other 30+ projects he’s in 😂 Check out his music and all the other artists we talk about in this episode in this custom curated playlist👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/67pj7pD1ngO7zVTgK5Lo4w?si=6OgdrJasSSmf_rwGKHyidw
#22 Player’s Pick Podcast - Pete Griffin
November 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBPete and I nerd out about Zappa Plays Zappa, GTO, Dethklok, Gen Axe and a few of the other 30+ projects he’s in 😂 Check out his music and all the other artists we talk about in this episode in this custom curated playlist👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/67pj7pD1ngO7zVTgK5Lo4w?si=6OgdrJasSSmf_rwGKHyidw
#21 Player’s Pick Podcast - Charlie Robbins / Artificial Language
November 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBCharlie and I get caffeinated and talk excitedly about guitar stuff, inspirations and his rad new album with Artificial Language. Listen to his music and all the other artists we talk about in the episode in this custom curated playlist 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/5gMgxVG0A1eipAfdGuQpfo?si=myVTavTvQD6xaNz3-75yjg
#21 Player’s Pick Podcast - Charlie Robbins / Artificial Language
November 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBCharlie and I get caffeinated and talk excitedly about guitar stuff, inspirations and his rad new album with Artificial Language. Listen to his music and all the other artists we talk about in the episode in this custom curated playlist 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/5gMgxVG0A1eipAfdGuQpfo?si=myVTavTvQD6xaNz3-75yjg
#20 Player’s Pick Podcast - Devin Townsend
August 06, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBDev and I discuss how he hates change, have some laughs about it and he drops some sweet sage advice on how you could approach meditation ✨🧘🏻✨ Listen to his music in the custom curated Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2iKAXGcphVW3Qm7S7uMknD?si=o_bW_gBdSPO6NRbO6C7TIA
#20 Player’s Pick Podcast - Devin Townsend
August 06, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBDev and I discuss how he hates change, have some laughs about it and he drops some sweet sage advice on how you could approach meditation ✨🧘🏻✨ Listen to his music in the custom curated Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2iKAXGcphVW3Qm7S7uMknD?si=o_bW_gBdSPO6NRbO6C7TIA
#19 Player’s Pick Podcast - Dan Sugarman / Ice Nine Kills
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBDan and I go in deep on thoughts and light on life. Love this dude! Check out his music in this special playlist I made for you on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/02j5P8BV1vFVXZhwL80sCS?si=-oAGireFQEGpKPrRtB2XEQ
#18 Player’s Pick Podcast - Max Georgiev / Falling In Reverse
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBMax and I talk about endless hours of practice and the dedication it takes to transform yourself. Check out his music in this special curated playlist just for this episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/62cbq8MRu9VBeAuwUDgFIs?si=tABR1EDrSOumVB1EpIvWqg
#17 Player’s Pick Podcast - Marc Okubo / Veil Of Maya
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMarc and I talk about how racism is dumb and music is cool. Check out his tunes and new music picks in this special playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/7iJGTlV9dOEKHiBZIdlQKJ?si=MmapX69MSAGgLzwGgrMXIw
#16 Player’s Pick Podcast - Yvette Young / Covet
July 09, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBYvette and I go in deep with all the things...life, music & people appreciation🤗 Check out Yvette’s music and her band picks in this special playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1RNZUnUv6v6IBMl0cbyfKF?si=O3UzRdWDTVeSc62-p723xw
#15 Player’s Pick Podcast - Mike Scott / Justin Timberlake / Prince NPG
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBMike takes us on a journey back in time back before cell phones and tells the story of how he got the gig with Prince and how he’s “Been playing those Dunlops for thousand years” 😂👌🏼✨ Listen to Mike’s music and his artist picks in this special playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6ULo3b6jVMI4N0UKtNdHOj?si=hC1r9jpORlSA8GjCd-t-lg
#14 Player’s Pick Podcast - Jose Rios / Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBJose talks about touring the world, early guitar lessons & gives us some great artists to check out. Listen to his music and his picks here in this special playlist made just for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/35RM997l94wj6RIShFIMGC?si=SLnw87nuS3GbS6R8z7FJlg
#14 Player’s Pick Podcast - Jose Rios / Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBJose talks about touring the world, early guitar lessons & gives us some great artists to check out. Listen to his music and his picks here in this special playlist made just for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/35RM997l94wj6RIShFIMGC?si=SLnw87nuS3GbS6R8z7FJlg
#13 Player’s Pick Podcast - Melanie Faye
June 18, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBMelanie and I talk N64, Guitar Hero and what it’s like to be shouted out by John Mayer. Check out Melanie’s music and her music picks in a curated playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/0bTsiSuvNH9v9YK5tGcCGb?si=tWRUjM8ZR5eEkbgR-cvnxw
#12 Player’s Pick Podcast - Nili Brosh
June 10, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBNili and I talk Michael Jackson ONE, living in Vegas and the benefits of Cannabis. Check out Nili’s music in a custom curated playlist made for this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/5dJdA52lcAKc8NmNclVOdI?si=wIf8dyyuQTuTkerEXV8BQA
#11 Player’s Pick Podcast - Tosin Abasi / Animals As Leaders
June 04, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBTosin and I go deep on the very nature of our existence....checkout his music in a specially curated ‘just for this episode’ Playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/6fJOgVc7YWv0FZsXMKQxoh?si=BWpwN7gCT8Wkk-RuTBwHRA 📸 by Randy Edwards
#10 Player’s Pick Podcast - Mario Camarena & Erick Hansel / CHON
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBCHON is Life. Wake to the chill life Homey. Special curated Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist just for this episode #10 here: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1Il2rD1pw4m41NVk0lTcV0?si=OYje2BVoS-2XUE6c7TOSNA
#9 Player’s Pick Podcast - Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce / Rest, Repose
March 27, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBFluff and I talk about life, love and ask the question ‘Who was the first to throw a guitar pick into the crowd?’ Listen to Fuiff’s music on the Player’s Pick Playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4AdIQC7pEfk17mdxhCEAka?si=HE73fRx-QKqxlScqsb-dQw
#8 Player’s Pick Podcast - Jared Dines
March 18, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBJared and I talk about our experiences with Trivium & Devin Townsend ....and why it’s important to take time away to recalibrate so you can come back fresh to your creative projects. Check out Jared’s music in the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist #8 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/3FMHpjsTTNDKGjbFRQmYdW?si=5w9sOPRmQ7SLatyaPGCSjg
#7 Player’s Pick Podcast - Javier Reyes / Animals As Leaders
March 14, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBJavier and I talk picks, new mixing / producing projects and profess our love for Anderson Paak & The Dirty Projectors. Check Javier’s music in the Player’s Picks Podcast Playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4tu8G4Pav7oHganf2740kT?si=x9RpxPAzR-67LmfkfmP6gw
#6 Player’s Pick Podcast - Prashant Aswani
February 18, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBPrashant and I talk about his new album and a variety of our favorite players that have inspired us along the way. Check out Prashant’s music in the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist #6 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1gC0KfxO9ndgDb09cSaHSZ?si=W4jpLEqkREmkxOgXx7uUmg
#5 Player’s Pick Podcast - Sacha Dunable / Intronaut
February 11, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBSacha expresses his unwavering love of Tortex Yellow and how good coffee is the centerpiece of motivation in his life. Listen to Sacha’s music in the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist #5 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4k241mdyNJ0S66GTPeA0oG?si=tNN6GfPaRtm_aC02BNJCNA
#4 Player’s Pick Podcast - Eva Gardner / P!NK
February 05, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBEva and I talk about the value of being able to use picks on bass guitar and revisit some stories from her formative years. Listen to Eva’s playing with P!NK and others in Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist #4 on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/2hmX31VArnOVgkYrczPywW?si=VyH-xGWmSrONfLcoPN6LeQ
#3 Player’s Pick Podcast - Aaron Marshall / Intervals
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBMy bro Aaron and I catch up and talk picks, meditation and choice new music. Listen to Aaron’s music mixed in with all the other artists we talk about in this episode #3 on the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1bNT9JVTSM3zIAlDVNYzio?si=BBtLZkXYQ8aE5tLu4ZtDpQ
#3 Player’s Pick Podcast - Aaron Marshall / Intervals
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBMy bro Aaron and I catch up and talk picks, meditation and choice new music. Listen to Aaron’s music mixed in with all the other artists we talk about in this episode #3 on the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1bNT9JVTSM3zIAlDVNYzio?si=BBtLZkXYQ8aE5tLu4ZtDpQ
#2 Player’s Pick Podcast - Gretchen Menn / Zepparella
January 22, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBGretchen and I sip tea and talk Django & Jazz III. Gretchen has a new educational series with Jam Play to check out: https://www.jamplay.com/guitar-lessons/gretchen-menn Listen to Gretchen’s music along with a bit of all the other artists we mention here in the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4LIrw84xPkQpTAljkekPmn?si=ghoPWpKeSpy8Kp6xa1epIQ
#1 Player’s Pick Podcast - Scottie LePage & Tim Henson / Polyphia
January 21, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBThe Polyphia bois Scottie & Tim volunteered to take the maiden voyage on the Player’s Pick ...honored to have these dudes as my first guests! <p> Check out the custom curated Polyphia themed Player’s Picks Podcast Playlist for Episode #1 here: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/1WrCQCbJLlAILoy7rQOUKH?si=7v26-ypxROujF9eV1PJ2dw
#0 Player’s Pick Podcast - Introduction Chrys Johnson & Steve Rock
January 20, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBMy dude Steve Rock and I hang out and talk about this podcast & some other related stuff because he’s awesome and we have fun. Look out for those 3D printed milestones coming at episodes 50 & 100. Check out the Player’s Pick Podcast Playlist for this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/user/1210407742/playlist/4cb6Pb2q9TmWpfPdwV364e?si=LcAZFhUgQ1efB8qMwSbTTg