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The-Art-of-Guitar Podcast

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

A 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 MB

This 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 MB

Good times and the air conditioner worked...Finally! 

Remembering the Early MN Metal Scene (kind of)

May 30, 2022 08:18 - 1 hour - 141 MB

With 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 MB

Like Eddie Rabbit says, I love a rainy night. Good times. 

Last-Minute Livestream!

April 11, 2022 06:33 - 1 hour - 211 MB

Big changes happening! 

The Not-So-Wyld Stallyns LiveStream (feat. Cory Swap!)

April 11, 2022 05:54 - 2 hours - 366 MB

Great 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 MB

Another fun time on the LiveStream. Whole Lotta Fun. :)

Ultimate Q&A Part 1

December 29, 2021 04:05 - 3 hours - 484 MB

Ended 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 MB

One of my favorite Livestreams to date. :)

SANCTUS (my old teenage metal band)

November 09, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 235 MB

What 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 MB

Great time catching up after all these years!

ROGER FISHER of HEART Teaches Me Barracuda!

October 23, 2021 02:57 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MB

This 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 MB

Had a great time chatting with, and learning from, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. 

Surprise LiveStream! (Out of control trolls!)

July 22, 2021 10:09

Things got a bit out of hand before my moderator showed up. Yikes! 

Surprise "Early" LiveStream!

July 14, 2021 06:06 - 1 hour - 272 MB

I 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 MB

Thought 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 MB

Reaction and Commentary for this great album. 

Ep.1 Listening Party: #50 ACCEPT -Balls to the Wall

May 25, 2021 08:29 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Going 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 MB

It'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 MB

We'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 MB

I'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 MB

I'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 MB

I 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 MB

Names 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 MB

Realized 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 MB

A 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 MB

Christopher 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 MB

Get 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 MB

This 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 MB

Elisa 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 MB

I 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 MB

Brian 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 MB

Vonnie'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 MB

When 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 MB

Pony 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 MB

Dylan 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 MB

Christopher 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 MB

Jon 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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.