The-Art-of-Guitar Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA spin-off of The Art of Guitar channel. Here we get to talk about guitar but much more. Basically anything that interests me. Sounds self-serving but....;)
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Episodes
Daylight Savings LiveStream!
November 07, 2023 03:53 - 2 hours - 286 MBThis one was pretty epic, so much happened. I revealed my new stage persona, did pushups for my crushes, and had some pear juice. :)
Heatwave in MN LIvestream!
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBGood times and the air conditioner worked...Finally!
Remembering the Early MN Metal Scene (kind of)
May 30, 2022 08:18 - 1 hour - 141 MBWith Scott Heddle (SNAFU, Animosity), and Al, Cory, and Mike from Sanctus. Great time!
Rainy and Cold Night Here in MN LiveStream!
May 08, 2022 05:34 - 2 hours - 288 MBLike Eddie Rabbit says, I love a rainy night. Good times.
The Not-So-Wyld Stallyns LiveStream (feat. Cory Swap!)
April 11, 2022 05:54 - 2 hours - 366 MBGreat times with a great friend! Push up contest and everything!
Nostalgia's Hitting Me Hard This Week
April 11, 2022 05:43 - 2 hours - 349 MBAnother fun time on the LiveStream. Whole Lotta Fun. :)
Ultimate Q&A Part 1
December 29, 2021 04:05 - 3 hours - 484 MBEnded up going 3.5 hours! Too much fun.
It's Like 0 Degrees Again Here in MN!
December 15, 2021 01:19 - 2 hours - 275 MBOne of my favorite Livestreams to date. :)
SANCTUS (my old teenage metal band)
November 09, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 235 MBWhat a great time reliving some moments from the past and even jamming at the end. Thanks for listening.
Nick S. -My Former Student From 2005!
November 06, 2021 09:56 - 1 hour - 241 MBGreat time catching up after all these years!
ROGER FISHER of HEART Teaches Me Barracuda!
October 23, 2021 02:57 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBThis was a dream come true podcast. Love it. Thanks Roger for being so cool.
Bruce Kulick (FULL Interview/Lesson)
October 15, 2021 03:17 - 40 minutes - 92 MBHad a great time chatting with, and learning from, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick.
Surprise LiveStream! (Out of control trolls!)
July 22, 2021 10:09Things got a bit out of hand before my moderator showed up. Yikes!
Surprise "Early" LiveStream!
July 14, 2021 06:06 - 1 hour - 272 MBI usually do my LiveStream around 11pm Central time but thought I'd give 9pm a shot. Had a few thousand people visit. Good times.
The 7-11 LiveStream!
July 12, 2021 09:17 - 1 hour - 270 MBThought I'd put tonight's LiveStream on my podcast channel since it got blocked due to a few copyright hits for some riffs. Had a lot of fun. See ya.
Ep.2 Listening Party: #49 GOJIRA -From Mars to Sirius
May 25, 2021 08:32 - 2 hours - 279 MBReaction and Commentary for this great album.
Ep.1 Listening Party: #50 ACCEPT -Balls to the Wall
May 25, 2021 08:29 - 1 hour - 140 MBGoing to be reacting and commenting on the Top 50 Metal Albums of All Time!
#20 Mike Michel
January 13, 2021 11:51 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIt's not everyday I get to talk to one of my heroes. Great time!
#19 Cato Noise
January 11, 2021 07:28 - 30 minutes - 35 MBWe've followed each other's YT channels for a while and we finally had a chance to chat. Very enjoyable conversation.
What It's Like To Play Stadiums as a Musician!
October 14, 2020 09:11 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBI've been fortunate enough to play them four times now and each time they've had a profound effect on me. Never have I been so nervous, excited, and relieved, all within such a short time span. haha.
#18 What It's Like To Play Stadiums as a Musician!
October 14, 2020 09:11 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBI've been fortunate enough to play them four times now and each time they've had a profound effect on me. Never have I been so nervous, excited, and relieved, all within such a short time span. haha.
#17 "Old Man Wisdom" I Learned From Gigging with Life Long Musicians
October 12, 2020 10:31 - 13 minutes - 30.6 MBI was just a punk kid and had much to learn, and these guys tried to teach me. Unfortunately due to my stubbornness, I still had to learn most of these the "hard" way despite their advice. Hope this video helps you all now. Check out all my lesson videos at: http://www.the-art-of-guitar.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/theartofguitar Thanks!
#16 The Strangest Gig I Ever Played!
October 12, 2020 10:27 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MBNames have been changed to protect the innocent. :) Check out all my lesson videos at: http://www.the-art-of-guitar.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/theartofguitar
#15 How I Learned Dee at Age 13 in a Creepy Trailer House in the Middle of the Woods
October 12, 2020 10:21 - 2 minutes - 5.58 MBRealized I'm full of stories, and wanted to share a few of my true tales with you. This one is about how I learned Randy Rhoads' Dee while being stuck in a trailer house in the middle of nowhere, in the dead of a MN winter, and in a room we called "The Spider Room."
#14 Don't Chase Girls, Chase Guitar
October 12, 2020 10:16 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBA cautionary, real-life, tale for any aspiring musician. Feel free to replace "Girls" with whatever you prefer, and "Guitar" with whatever your passion is. It's a flexible concept. :) Check out all my lesson videos at: http://www.the-art-of-guitar.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/theartofguitar Thanks peoples. :)
#13 Sanctus 30th Anniversary Reunion Podcast
October 12, 2020 09:25 - 1 hour - 222 MBChristopher B. -Drums, Mike G. -Lead Guitar, Cory S. -Bass/Backing Vox, Alan D. -Vox, Rhythm Guitar This is my old teenage metal band that I talk about once in a while in my vids. After showcasing some of our riffs I had many people ask if we'd ever get back together for anything. So here it is, an over 90 minute podcast! This was very fun to do and afterwards we had dinner and talked for 2 more hours. Unforgettable and hopefully interesting to anyone who knew us or even didn't know us. Some...
#12 Heartless (Full-Band) Heart Tribute Podcast
November 15, 2019 08:06 - 1 hour - 160 MBGet a glimps into the hive-mind of a fully functioning tribute band made up of good friends. :) <3
#11 Rev Jamie
July 14, 2019 07:55 - 4 hours - 115 MBThis episode is both hilarious and heart-wrenching. Jamie's an amazing guy with many amazing stories. This is my longest podcast to date but worth listening to every moment.
#10 Elisa
June 29, 2019 08:58 - 1 hour - 104 MBElisa is a former student who eventually joined the PFBand as a vocalist, a guitarist, and a mandolin player. She's also a Rollergirl who mountain climbs and travels the world. Great podcast!
#9 Carrie Deans
June 28, 2019 09:06 - 2 hours - 153 MBI knew after 5 minutes that this one was gonna be great, I blame the bourbon. Carrie is the singer/guitarist in my Heart Tribute band. By day she's a scientist, by night she's rocking in her many bands.
#8 Brian Thomton
June 26, 2019 08:11 - 2 hours - 118 MBBrian is one of those guys who has a million great stories. He's spent his whole life in music and has the scars to prove it. This podcast was very raw and very inspiring. Enjoy.
#7 Vonnie Kyle
June 25, 2019 03:48 - 1 hour - 82 MBVonnie's an awesome singer/songwriter who's currently on tour and stopped by to say hi. She also manages a venue in New Mexico and does yoga. This was a fast-paced and fun convo.
#6 MIKENASTICS!
June 25, 2019 03:41 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWhen asked why he doesn't call it Gymnastics he replied, "Because my name's not Jim." Mikenastics is a backyard gymnast who came into public access celebrity when he began submitting self-made videos of his backyard routines on local cable tv. He's recently retired and now lives the quiet life. Oh and he's my dad. Check it out. Warning: A lot of dad jokes!
#5 Pony Hixon-Smith
June 25, 2019 00:06 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBPony is a multi-instrumentalist (vocals, keys, guitar, bass, drums) with the Melismatics, Mark Mallman, and several other projects. She's also a health freak (like me), and studies yoga, performs massage therapy, and just recently started down the road of MMA/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This was a very entertaining cast.
#4 Dylan M
June 24, 2019 23:01 - 1 hour - 70 MBDylan is a singer/songwriter who plays bass with the PF Band. He also plays guitar and looks to release a solo album one day soon.
#3 Christopher Blood
June 24, 2019 22:06 - 1 hour - 109 MBChristopher is a studio owner, instructor, recording engineer, sound tech, and has been my friend since age 15. We dive into topics ranging from school bullies, to A.I. taking over music, and the worst advice I've ever received growing up.
#2 -Jon P
June 24, 2019 07:19 - 2 hours - 163 MBJon is a financial guru (he retired at age 33), an amazing bassist, and a composer for film score. I really enjoyed this 3 hour podcast just like I enjoy all our conversations.
#1 -Cory Swap
June 24, 2019 06:01 - 2 hours - 357 MBThe Art of Life is a podcast born out of the successful Youtube channel: The Art of Guitar. Guests include people from all walks of life, not just music/guitar, but because it's a long-form podcast it ends but going in many, often hilarious, directions.
Cory Swap
June 24, 2019 06:01 - 2 hours - 357 MBThe Art of Life is a podcast born out of the successful Youtube channel: The Art of Guitar. Guests include people from all walks of life, not just music/guitar, but because it's a long-form podcast it ends but going in many, often hilarious, directions.