Episodes
April 15, 2019
Kurt Ballou of Converge
The fanboyism is strong on this episode! This time I sat down with Kurt and discussed his tonal evolution, his approach to recording/producing, his use of the Line6 Helix, and a man who eats nothing but pizza for a month str…
April 8, 2019
Adrian Thorpe of Thorpy FX
Episode 120- I had a really epic chat with Adrian on this episode! We discuss how bomb disposal relates to pedal design, how he loves hard rock, contrasts between the US and the UK and a whole lot more. Fun stuff for sure! I…
April 1, 2019
Matt and Carl from Electrofoods Pedals pt 2
Now time for something a little different! Many people have cited this early episode as one of their favorite TM episodes. We talk robots, the meaning of it all, breaking musical standards and a whole bunch of stuff. Make s…
March 25, 2019
Frank Iero of The Future Violents and My Chemical Romance
This is an epic episode!!! Frank and I talk about white Les Pauls, Epiphone guitars, writing The Black Parade, Tom Waits, guitar pedals, and music in general. So So So much fun. Check out what he is up to at his Website. Don…
March 18, 2019
Paul Litewka of PLX FX
On this episode I sat down with Paul to talk about how he got into heavy music, building pedals, our differences in guitar collecting, and just general positivity. It is a rteally fun episode and I think you'll really enjoy …
March 11, 2019
Jack Deville of Mr. Black Pedals
Episode 116- This one finally happened! one of my favorite dudes in the pedal game stopped by to tell us alllll kinds of stuff. From Ghost Peppers, and the Supermoon, to flangers, and we even cover some of the darker times. …
March 4, 2019
Tim Marcus of Milkman Sound
Episode 115- This episode has been a long time coming! Longer than I even realized at first.I explain that story at the end. Regardless, I had a great chat with Tim and he gave me an excellent crash course on getting started…
Feb. 28, 2019
Special Announcement and Free Stuff
This is a new fun thing I decided to do on a whim, and I tell you all about it. Free pedals and stuff!! Oh yeah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb. 25, 2019
Mikey Demus of Skindred
Oh man. We go on a full gear journey with Mikey! You get to hear all about his favorite guitar, sad stories of gear theft, his story as a guitar player and much more. This is a great one. Check out his band at their website …
Feb. 18, 2019
Trey Bourgeois of Retroactive Pedals
Episode 113- We've got a hot one coming your way! Today I talk with Trey about drummers who build pedals, trash on the streets, the creative process and a whole lot more. I think you are gonna dig it. Check out Trey's work a…
Feb. 12, 2019
John Sanchez of Warehouse Guitar Speakers and AllPedal
Episode 112- Here is a fun one for you! John Sanchez stopped by the Shred Shed to sit down and educate me/us on speakers, how they are assembled and what that means for tha toaaanz. It was a great chat, and we get into music…
Feb. 9, 2019
NAMM Recap (Sort of) with Jay Leonard J
Episode 111- On this bonus episode Jay and I sit down to pretend like we are going to discuss NAMM, but we really just ended up talking about guitars, touring pedalboards, our thoughts on multi-effects, Jay's extremely aggre…
Feb. 5, 2019
Boo Ray
Today, I sit down with Nashville based Alt-country troubadour Boo Ray and talk about resonator guitars, his path to sobriety, how there is only one Keith Richards, Greer Amps and the current state of country music. It is a g…
Jan. 29, 2019
Ariel Posen
Really fun episode for you today. I talked with Ariel about fuzz pedals, acoustic guitar, and why he plays with super heavy gauge strings. It was a great chat and I think you are really going to dig it! Make sure you keep up…
Jan. 21, 2019
Alex Rosamilia of The Gaslight Anthem and Dead Swords
Have we got a treat for you today! Alex sat down with me and we talked about our mutual love of 80s Les Pauls, his multiamp/multiboard rig, using a guitar to get keyboard sounds, and our mutual distaste for wah pedals. Make …
Jan. 15, 2019
Jay Cross of Guitar Nerds
Episode 107- Hooooooooo boy! We really went for it on this episode! Jay and I recorded this episode over the course of a 4.5 hour conversation. We decided that we should probably record some of our yammerings, and here is th…
Jan. 7, 2019
Sadler Vaden of The 400 Unit
This was an absolute blast. I talked with Sadler about touring with vintage guitars, what it is like playing with Jason Isbell, life as a musician, and of course, BBQ. Check him out at SadlerVaden.com and on tour next year w…
Dec. 31, 2018
Matt Mays
I was able to catch Matt Mays and his band open for The Gaslight Anthem a few times. Each time they blew me out of the water with their performance. While in Boston a few months ago, I was able to get a sneak peek at some of…
Dec. 24, 2018
Terry and Angelo of Meris
Episode 104- We have some fun with this one!!! Terry and Angelo sat down to talk with me about alllll kinds of stuff. Including their history with Line6 and Strymon. Yes. You thought these were some new kids on the block, di…
Dec. 18, 2018
Seth and Brady of Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Episode 103- This is it! The episode that smoked the house! Jamie Stillman blames Brady, but how do we really know for sure??? This time I sit and talk with Seth McCarrol and Brady Smith about Blockbuster video, guitar pedal…
Dec. 10, 2018
Julie Robbins of Earthquaker Devices
Episode 102- A DOUBLE WHAMMY!! This week Julie and I get down to business!!!! She is the business end of EQD and we talk about what her day looks like and some of the plans she has for the company. NAMM is discussed, and a w…
Dec. 3, 2018
Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices
Episode 101- Been wanting to do this episode for a lonnnng time. Very excited that we were finally able to make it happen. Today I talk to Jamie about the origins of Earthquaker Devices, The Black Keys, his day to day, how t…
Nov. 27, 2018
Tom Majeski of CooperFX
THIS IS IT!!! Episode 100. This is an insane thing. So many hours of rambling on the internet! Tom from CooperFX came on to discuss why he doesn't consider himself a musician, Count Chocula, how he thinks about creating effe…
Nov. 19, 2018
Scott Marquart of Stringjoy Guitar Strings, Reprise!
Episode 99- It has been YEARS since Scott last came on the podcast. A ton of stuff has changed for both of us and if you thought he knew a lot about strings before, well..... you'll just have to listen. Make sure you check o…