The Tone Mob Podcast
418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 202 ratingsThe year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people's lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect chats about songwriting, favorite bands, family, loss, addiction, conspiracy theories, philosophy, and most of all....... food. This podcast goes all over the place. Come take a ride.
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The "Difficult Road Ahead" w/ Dan and Derek of Revv Amps
August 15, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour"I think the road ahead is going to be a lot more difficult..." Those were the words that Derek Eastveld said to his family after Revv's very first NAMM show. On this episode Dan and Derek sat down with me to discuss the history of Revv as a company, and to dissect the challenges associated with running a guitar amplifier company in the modern era. This is a fantastic glimpse into the minds of some of the folks at the top of the guitar amplifier game. You seriously do not want to miss this on...
From 0 to World Tour in 3 Months w/ Nicole Papastavrou of Kallias
August 07, 2023 21:13 - 1 hourNicole Papastavrou has been a part of the hardcore/death metal/progressive metal/heavy music community since she was a teenager. She is currently playing guitar and fronting the band Kallias. She has had a pretty wild musical journey that has taken her all across the globe, found her learning how to perform harsh vocals, and writing original music all the while. We had an epic conversation about her musical journey, how her guitar rig has changed over the years, working with Jackson Guitars t...
British Bass Amps w/ Mark & Dan of Ashdown Engineering
July 31, 2023 22:29 - 50 minutesThis one has been over a year in the making! I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark and Dan Gooday of Ashdown Engineering to chat at GearFest and we had an absolutely incredible chat! Ashdown is a UK based amplifier company that is most widely known for their innovations in the bass amplification market, and the iconic VU Meter adoring their equipment. Mark starts off the discussion by diving into his history as a driving force behind Trace Elliot, and we dive into the nuances of running...
Does Country of Origin Matter? w/ Kyle Bull
July 25, 2023 00:52 - 1 hourKyle Bull, the High-Gain Chugmeister of YouTube fame, is on the podcast this week! We dive headfirst into his backstory, and he explains how he got into the content creation game in the first place. We also explore what he has planned for the future, how creators often find themselves in a content "crisis", the power of self-awareness, and much more. Kyle and I also explore the somewhat contentious topic surrounding "country of origin" as it pertains to guitar gear. Does the "Made In USA" lab...
"Failure Was NOT An Option." w/ Scott Rivera of Scottie's Pizza Parlor
July 17, 2023 18:49 - 1 hourOn this episode I sit down in person in The Shred Shed with local legend Scott Rivera of Scotties Pizza Parlor. Scott is not only a Portland pizza mainstay, but a dude straight out of the music scene that I came up in during the early 2000s. We discuss dangerously modified home ovens, how your business can end up running YOU, mental health, varying pizza styles, his experience growing up in the music scene, combining things to get something magical, and a whole lot more! Check out the details...
Death & Applesauce w/ Ryan of Fuzzrocious Pedals
July 14, 2023 22:48 - 1 hourHas a human body ever been implemented into guitar pedal design? Does Josh Scott have an enclosure made of bones in his collection? Can volleyball save your life? Should fuzz pedals be integrated into chorus effects? When you die, will you become a tree? The answers to all of this and more on Ryans FOURTH appearance on the Tone Mob Podcast. Check out Tyrannochorus here https://fuzzrociouspedals.com/?product=tyrannochorus You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff f...
Why Do You Need An Acoustic Guitar? w/ Gretchen Menn and Daniele Gottardo
July 10, 2023 22:03 - 57 minutesThis is a super rad, and super unique episode of the podcast! I met Gretchen Menn and Daniele Gottardo at the Breedlove booth at Gearfest. All of us being primarily electric guitar players hanging out at the booth of an acoustic guitar manufacturer prompted a question: What is it about acoustic guitars that draws us in? What makes them so special? And WHY should us as electric guitar enthusiasts pick up the acoustic more often? Plus there is MUSIC played on this episode by Gretchen and Daniel...
Paul Reed Smith Tried To Escape This Interview (But I Wouldn't Let Him!)
July 07, 2023 18:14 - 34 minutesWay back in 2016 when I was very new to podcasting and being a part of the guitar world, I attended my first Winter NAMM show. The very first thing I did was march up to the PRS Guitars booth to have an interview with none other than Paul Reed Smith himself. This was all orchestrated by my friend Ryan Burke from the now infamous YouTube channel @60CycleHumCast . What proceeded was an extremely fun conversation that the internet didn't seem to understand at all. So when Ryan and I found out ...
Free Guitars For Kids (Ben Dudley)
July 03, 2023 21:55 - 1 hourI think you can probably figure out what this episode is about. It is all right there in the title. Ben Dudley is the director of Free Guitars For Kids which is a non-profit that, you guessed it, provides free guitars for kids! On this episode we discuss how that came into existence, his musical history, why I think their mission is important, and how you could potentially help. Check them out on their website. https://fg4k.org/ You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasin...
From 'War Dogs' to Guitar Pedals w/ David Packouz of Singular Sound
June 26, 2023 21:41 - 1 hourNot very many people get into international arms dealing, get busted by the Government, have a BIG Hollywood movie made about their life, and THEN start a successful effects pedal company. But that is exactly what happened to David Packouz of Singular Sound. You may have heard about David from the Todd Phillips directed film 'War Dogs' (starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) or possibly his company's most famous product The Beat Buddy. But how did all of this happen? Thats exactly what we get ...
How To Not Get Stabbed By Nazis w/ Eyal Levi
June 19, 2023 22:19 - 1 hourHello everyone! On this episode, I present to you one of the wildest stories I've ever heard on the podcast. You listeners know that there have been some crazy tales told on this show, but this one ranks up there with the scariest of them all. Eyal is a founding member of Dååth, the CEO of Unstoppable Recording Machine, and Riff Hard, an accomplished session guitarist and a whole lot more. We talk about the dedication required to forge a successful career in music, overcoming an initial lack ...
Out Of The Comfort Zone w/ Daniel G Harmann
June 13, 2023 02:54 - 1 hourThis is a pretty special episode of the podcast! Today I'm talking to my friend Daniel G. Harmann, who I actually collaborated on a song with! Daniel is a singer-songwriter out of Seattle, WA who came up in the punk scene and has honed his skills over the years in a wide variety of projects. Daniel is an immense talent, a guitar gear fanatic and a rad dude of the highest regard. You can check out his latest release and our collab track "sounds of combat grow muffled' on Spotify or wherever yo...
BIG Pedals = BIG Money $$$ w/ Matt Knight of Guitar Nerds
June 05, 2023 19:33 - 1 hourIs it possible to predict what guitars are going to explode in value? Is it possible to "time" the guitar gear market as you might the stock market? What pedals/amps/guitars are going to appreciate in value in the future? Matt Knight from the Guitar Nerds comes back on the podcast for a very, very, very gear centric episode of the show! We dive into some Boss/Roland happenings, Origin Effects pedals, the challenges of marketing non-guitar guitar products, the impracticality of guitarist's bra...
Social Skills are SKILLS w/ Chris Wiseman of Currents
May 30, 2023 17:51 - 1 hourOn this episode I am talking to Chris Wiseman of the band's Currents and Shadow of Intent. We dive in headfirst to talk about what it is like building a band in a very "Ship Of Theseus" type of way, and how that occurred with Currents. We also talk pretty extensively about the necessities of treating a band like a business and what that can entail. There is also talk about how he approaches production work, guitars, and a whole lot more! Check out Currents on their Website HERE: https://curre...
Jeromes Dream
May 22, 2023 17:43 - 1 hourIf you are anything like me, you might be a former Warped Tour kid. We grew up with emo, "screamo", and very abrasive, emotionally charged forms of hardcore tinged punk rock influenced music. What most of us didn't realize at the time was that what we were experiencing was an echo of a former movement that was spearheaded by a band called Jeromes Dream. Today I'm talking to vocalist/bassist Jeff Smith and guitarist Sean Leary (also of Loma Prieta!!). This is very, very rad episode for me that...
Les Pauls Are HOME w/ Rob from Incendiary
May 15, 2023 23:05 - 1 hourRob Nobile is one of the founding members of NYC hardcore stalwarts Incendiary. On this episode we talk about how powerful it can be to support yourself OUTSIDE of doing music, while still taking your musical project very seriously. It is a hidden superpower that a lot of musicians sometimes ignore, but should be talked about more often! We also get into his guitar preferences, musical taste, and what it was like getting into the NYC Hardcore scene prior to the internet age. It is a banging e...
Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years
May 08, 2023 19:27 - 1 hourI love it when I get to have fellow podcasters on the show, but it is even better when that podcaster happens to be in a successful band! Casey has been a member of The Wonder Years for almost 20 years. In that time he's developed his skills as a producer, songwriter, and he has a very strong grasp on what it takes to make it in the music business. He also is a serious guitar gear nerd so of course we bonded over that as well. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode! Check out his ...
Guitar Legend, Pete Anderson
May 01, 2023 17:34 - 1 hourFrom being told he was "too small to play guitar", to leading one of the most popular musical acts on the planet, Pete Anderson has seen almost every angle of the music industry. Pete and I go over his career from the moment he started guitar, to working in music stores, to his approach in producing bands, touring the world, meeting Scotty Moore, his thoughts on his own creative process, and so much more. This is one of the coolest conversations I ever had, and fortunately I was able to recor...
Unlimited TOANZZZ w/ JB Brubaker of August Burns Red
April 24, 2023 20:47 - 1 hourThis is a MUST listen for August Burns Red fans. We get into the weeds on the gear! Just a few short weeks prior to the recording of this episode, I was actually watching JB play live on the current 20th anniversary tour. So this was quite timely! JB is a great dude and we took a deep dive into his personal story and an even deeper dive into the history of all of his gear. From his first Ibanez starter pack, to the signature guitar and preprogrammed digital world he currently resides in. Chec...
Would You Eat A Live Squid? w/ Daniel Gailey of Fit For A King
April 17, 2023 21:50 - 1 hourDaniel Gailey plays guitar in the killer bands Fit For A King and Phineas. On this episode, we dive into appreciating music across genres, seven string guitars, the growing popularity of heavy music, and what it takes to get your music out there. Check out Daniel on his Instagram You can keep the lights on and get bonus episodes by going to Patreon. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bas...
"Rockstars" w/ Chef Ricky Bella
April 10, 2023 18:15 - 1 hourThe music gear business and the restaurant industry couldn't look more different to the untrained eye. Which is not unlike most people not seeing the similarities that chefs and musicians share. Chef Ricky Bella is an accomplished culinary expert, metalhead, massive music enthusiast, and a fellow guitar gear nerd. We went down the rabbit hole of his original aspirations as a metal guitarist, his journey to sobriety, what it's REALLY like being a high end chef and the multitude of similarities...
"It's like the Star Wars Thing.." w/ Devin of The Acacia Strain
April 03, 2023 18:58 - 1 hourI've got a banger of an episode for you today! I'm talking to Devin Shidaker of The Acacia Strain and we dive down into the creative rabbit hole. We talk about how he ended up joining The Acacia Strain, his work at Balaguer Guitars, his personal approach to bands, songwriting and a whole lot more! Check out The Acacia Strain on THEIR WEBSITE Devin's Instagram is HERE You can keep the lights on and get bonus episodes by going to Patreon. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by pu...
Preparation & Opportunity w/ Grayson Stewart of Norma Jean
March 27, 2023 20:07 - 1 hourWhat is it like to end up playing guitar in your personal favorite band? That isn't a question that very many people get to answer, but Grayson Stewart is one of the few people on the planet that can actually talk about that subject. On this episode we dive into how Grayson joined Norma Jean, the journey he went on collecting gear for the role, how he approaches life in a heavy touring band, we dissect his pedalboard and a whole lot more! Check out Norma Jean on their website: https://normaje...
Creating The Impossible w/ Joey Sturgis
March 20, 2023 17:57 - 1 hourJoey Sturgis is a dude with a vast amount of experience in the music industry. He gained notoriety as a very popular producer in the metal community. He has worked with the likes of Asking Alexandria, We Came As Romans, The Devil Wears Prada and a whole lot more. But these days he is probably best known for his software endeavors. Joey Sturgis Tones is a his software company that makes absolutely incredible plug-ins for guitarists and producers of all genres. On this episode we dive into his ...
How To Get A Network w/ Matt McJunkins
March 13, 2023 19:16 - 1 hourA massive component of advancing in any career is building your network. So much of every opportunity that presents itself is based upon "who you know". But what if you don't know anyone working in the sphere you'd like to be in? On this episode, Blake talks to Matt about his career and how he managed to find himself working on such a wide variety of projects such as A Perfect Circle, Pucifer, Poppy, Eagles of Death Metal and so many more. Check out Matt on his Instagram HERE: https://www.ins...
Is Apple Killing Indie Artists? w/ Colt Capperune
March 06, 2023 20:13 - 1 hourColt Capperune is a very successful producer/recording engineer/content creator with a very inspiring story. He also has some insight into Apple's plans for integrating Dolby Atmos into Apple Music that could have MASSIVE implications for independent artists and their ability to achieve visibility in the same way that we've become accustomed to. On this episode we get into his career trajectory, how he discovered creating on YouTube, and a whole lot more! Check out Colt on YouTube HERE and on...
3 String Guitars w/ Henri Cash of Starcrawler
February 27, 2023 19:47 - 1 hourWhat is it like playing a three string guitar? Why would you need two tuner pedals on your guitar effects pedalboard? What makes Filtertrons so magical? Is pedal steel hard to play? Henri and I go over all of this and a whole lot more on this fresh episode of your friendly neighborhood guitar podcast! Make sure you check out Starcrawler on their website here: https://www.starcrawlermusic.com/ Give Henri a follow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/henricash You can keep the lights on...
You Need A Baritone Guitar w/ The Balkun Brothers
February 20, 2023 20:52 - 1 hourThe Balkun Brothers are an epic two-piece rock band from Connecticut. Steve and Nick formed their band after being arrested in New Hampshire. Which is not exactly the most common starting point for a band. We quickly bonded over a mutual LOVE of pizza, and we went down the deep rabbit hole of baritone guitars, why you need one, and what makes them so special. Check out the VIDEO that introduced me to the band here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CodVnEGjd6R/?hl The band's website is here: https:...
DO Meet Your Heroes w/ Brian Poston of The Shootouts
February 13, 2023 20:10 - 59 minutesThe Shootouts play both kinds of music. That's right both of them. Country AND Western. The band also has a ripping guitar player named Brian Poston. Brian came on the show today to talk about his experiences working with and meeting some absolute legends in the country music scene, as well as some of his personal musical heroes. (Marty Stewart and Jim Campilongo anyone?) We also talk about his guitar rig, why he prefers quite stages, how there used to be no drumming at the Grand Ole Opry, an...
Grown Adults Arguing About Toys w/ David of Browne Amplification
February 06, 2023 18:02 - 1 hourBrowne Amplification has really blown up in the last few years. Thanks in large part to The Protein Dual Overdrive Pedal. On this episode we discuss how Josh Scott (of JHS Pedals) convinced him to give surface mount components a try in his guitar pedals, germanium transistors, how he was able to make the leap from touring tech to owning a manufacturing operation, the perils of operating a small business, and a whole litany of other things. We've got something for everyone on this episode! Che...
What Happened To The First Act Custom Shop? w/ Kelly Butler of K. Butler Guitars
January 30, 2023 19:19 - 1 hourFirst Act is a brand that almost nobody associates with a high quality instrument. We are used to seeing them in the Walmart toy section, not in the hands of professional touring musicians. But at some point in the mid-2000s First Act created their own Custom Shop. These instruments went into the hands of some very popular musicians of the era, and are experiencing a serious resurgence all these years later. Kelly Butler was a builder at the Gibson Custom Shop and was instrumental in creating...
With Our Powers Combined! w/ Scott from Stringjoy & Sean from Gunstreet
January 23, 2023 18:15 - 1 hourThis episode is definitely something different! On this one you are getting something a little different. Today Sean Arbow of Gunstreet and Scott Marquart of Stringjoy are on the podcast to announce that Stringjoy and Gunstreet are officially teaming up! This is something that we've all been working on behind the scenes on this merger for a very long time, so it is very exciting to finally have this out in the world. All three of us take you through our perspectives on how this story unfolded...
Quitting The Fender Custom Shop w/ Carlos Lopez of Castedosa Guitars
January 16, 2023 18:42 - 1 hourCarlos Lopez has a fascinating story. On this episode we explore how his extreme level of focus have guided him through his career. From his early days in East LA as a boxer, to attending Musician's Institute, getting a job a Fender Musical Instruments, becoming a freaking MASTER BUILDER in the Fender Custom Shop... and then heading out on his own adventure with Castedosa Guitars. It is a fantastic story of hard work, perseverance, and independence. I really enjoyed chatting with Carlos and I...
Journey Through Gear w/ Steve Pedulla of Thursday
January 09, 2023 20:01 - 1 hourThursday is an absolutely incredible and influential band so you can imagine how excited I was to sit down and talk with guitarist Steve Pedulla for this very special episode of the podcast. On this episode we dive into Steve's gear journey in a very extensive way. Starting with his Gibson SG, and landing in Telecaster land. We really went down the rabbit hole of his guitar pedal choices, his digital/tube based hybrid rig of today, and a whole lot more. This episode is a must for any Thursday...
"I Thought I Was Dying" w/ Jo Braga of Pedal Playhouse
January 02, 2023 19:53 - 1 hourJo Braga is the insanely talented and very hard working creator behind the YouTube channel Pedal Playhouse. It is one of the most entertaining and unique viewing experiences in the guitar gear content world. What started out as a very light and bouncy episode took a very unexpected turn when Jo told me her full story. That said, her insane positivity and bubbly personality somehow still managed to generate laughs while we walked down a fairly dark path momentarily. I think you'll really enjoy...
You Can't Poop On A Tour Bus?! (Dewey of The Peer Pleasure Podcast)
December 28, 2022 03:41 - 1 hourOn this very special video episode of the podcast I invited my friend Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast to the Shred Shed for a TWO HOUR conversation of epic proportions. We intended on this being a recap of our podcast lives in 2022, and we definitely got into how things are changing for his podcast, as well as my own. Including a new effort focused on YouTube for me! The chat included a discussion of my ever evolving role at Stringjoy, what it is like being a podcaster, and like th...
You Want To Listen To This One (Blake & KO Talk To Eddie Martinez)
December 20, 2022 03:10 - 1 hourThis episode is absolutely insane! Big KO and I sit down with the guitar legend Eddie Martinez for one of the most epic chats in the history of this show. Whether you know it or not, you have almost certainly heard Eddies guitar playing. The tracks are too numerous to list, but some names include RUN DMC, Meatloaf, Mick Jagger, Patti LaBelle, and many more. We had a blast and I think you are going to love this! TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purch...
Music Heals w/ Mo Tedder
December 12, 2022 23:29 - 1 hourMo Tedder is a songwriter from Nashville, TN who has an extremely interesting story! I met her on one of my plane rides back home from Nashville, and we talked for basically the entire flight. Once she told me about her work with Healing Heartstrings, I knew I had to get her on the podcast. She takes people in the their darkest moments and helps them write and create songs to help them manage their pain. It's truly an incredible story and I think you are going to enjoy this conversation. Chec...
Chris Gill (Guitar World Magazine)
December 05, 2022 22:12 - 1 hourChris Gill has worked in the music industry in many different capacities over the years, but is most well known for his long tenures at Guitar Player & Guitar World Magazines. He has interviewed the most famous guitarists on the planet hundreds of times, (Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons etc.) collected hundreds of pieces of gear, did artist management at Boardwalk Records, and just generally has had a fascinating career. I loved chatting with him, and I think you'll really enjoy his...
A Different Kind Of Music Job w/ Dan & Krystal (Warm Audio & Audio-Technica)
November 28, 2022 21:06 - 54 minutesToday I am talking to Dan and Krystal from a company called Online Marketing. (No it isn't necessarily THAT kind of online marketing). They hold a rather unique position in the musical instruments market that I do not think most people have considered or are even aware exists. We talk about what that is, what the purpose of the company is and go over some products from a couple of the brands that they represent. Specifically Warm Audio and Audio-Technica, both of whom are probably companies y...
Street Mosh Pits w/ Jon Orc of Hemorage
November 21, 2022 19:49 - 1 hourHemorage are a San Francisco based band who have made a name for themselves by performing heavy thrash metal out of their van. They just pull up outside of a venue (oftentimes venues that refused to book them) and rip a fantastic set right in the street. We talk about the philosophy behind this process, what their rigs look like, the goals for the band and a whole lot more! Check out the band at their website. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 $14 Fuzz Pedal HERE You can al...
Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters
November 14, 2022 20:02 - 1 hourThis is definitely one of those "pinch me" moments. Chris Shiflett is not only a member of one of the raddest bands of all time, but he also is the host of a podcast that I love called Walking The Floor which you definitely should be listening to. This was truly an epic conversation where we break down his process, talk about how he started his podcast, get into how he got into Foo Fighters, and a whole lot more! Check out his music on his WEBSITE, give him a follow on Instagram, listen to hi...
Mr. Robert Keeley!!!
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThis is a long overdue episode! I am bringing back one of my favorite people, Bob Keeley himself. When Rob agreed to come on the podcast way back in 2015, I was not only flabergasted that he agreed to it, but it was one of the best episodes of this show that has been published. Rob is back and giving us a much needed update on the state of Keeley Electronics, talking about collaborating with Andy Timmons, elaborating on some overlooked aspects of running a manufacturing business in the US, ho...
Caving In w/ Ryan of Fuzzrocious Pedals
November 01, 2022 10:02 - 1 hourOn this glorious episode, Ryan Ratajski from Fuzzrocious Pedals returns to the podcast to nerd out with Blake about Thrice's Alchemy Index, talk about his new collaboration with the band Cave In, and just generally hag out for a fun chat. Ryan has become a true friend of the show for several years, and this is officially his fourth podcast appearance. Check his wares out at his website. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by ...
Video Games Started It All w/ Ayla Tesler-Mabe
October 25, 2022 06:50 - 1 hourLots of people have theorized that the video game "Rock Band" may have kick started a whole generation of guitarists. Ayla proves that that might just be true. We had a great conversation about bringing just what the song needs to the table, technical ability vs songwriting, asking about the death of "genre" saying "YES" to everything and a whole lot more! Check her out on YouTube & Instagram as well as her website. You can also get lessons from her and a bunch of other rad folks at Guitareo....
Protesting... Music? w/ Pat Finnerty
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourWHAT MAKES THIS SONG STINK? That is the question that launched Pat's YouTube career. In the depths of lockdown, Pat Finnerty, a lifetime musician from Scranton, PA started making videos critiquing songs. I found him via a video he made where he was literally protesting Train's "Soul Sister". Normally I kind of detest these types of things, but Pat has such a hilarious yet honest delivery that it just works. His work is absolutely hilarious, yet simultaneously accurate. I caught Pat on a lives...
Dumble Drama w/ Taylor of Amplified Nation
October 11, 2022 02:59 - 1 hourWhat is the deal with Dumble Amplifiers? What is it about these guitar amplifiers that cause so much of a stir amongst us guitar geeks? Is the Overdrive Special really magical? Is a Steel String Singer deserving of it's legendary status? Taylor Cox is the man behind Amplified Nation, which is one of the best known companies selling "Dumble style" amplifier companies in the musical instrument industry. On this episode we dissect some of the mystique around Dumble amplifiers, talk extensively a...
Mark Agnesi of Gibson Guitars
October 03, 2022 20:41 - 1 hourMark Agnesi first popped up in internet guitarland as the host of Guitar of The Day and other such content for the legendary Norman's Rare Guitars in Los Angeles, California. Eventually he became the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and returned to Nashville Tennessee. If you've spent much time in the online guitar communities, you know who he is. And if you don't, you are about to get to know him. Let's GO! The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help ...
PIZZA. PEDALS. PODCAST. w/ Scott's Pizza Tours
September 26, 2022 17:51 - 1 hourIt was bound to happen eventually... I am very excited to welcome to the podcast Scott Wiener of Scott's Pizza Tours! In another life, Scott was a touring musician who had a breakthrough while sampling various famous pizzerias. These days, he is a world renowned pizza expert and the man behind the famous Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City. On this episode we dissect the similarities between music and pizza, how subcultures get extremely analytical, guitar stores vs pizzerias, recording stud...
What Is A Guitar Pedal? w/ Addison from The JHS Show
September 19, 2022 17:08 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, I am stoked to be talking to Addison Sauvan from JHS Pedals/The JHS Show! We had a brilliant chat about his career and how it has lead him to a spot on one of the most popular gear channels on YouTube. Addison is a great dude who is obsessed with all things music and also is the owner of a fantastic mustache. Check him out at least once a week on The JHS Show. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purc...