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Guitar Dads

A podcast by guitar dads FOR guitar dads! This is a guitar podcast focused on all things related to guitar dadery - including our favorite guitar dad music, breaking music news, and music-related gear. It's not just a gear podcast and it's not just a music podcast!
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Episodes

Guitar Dads Episode 26: New GNR music…is it even good? Will Gibson's label be a bust?

On this week's episode, the Dads are very excited to discuss the new Guns N Roses single "Absurd." Is it any good or just a disappointing predictor of things to come? Matt and Dave also discuss Gibson's new record label: will it get the next generation of guitar parents into the fold or just continue to cater to the older, already established Gibson fanbase?

Aug 17, 202142 min

Guitar Dads Episode 25: Summer NAMM 2021: The Guitar Dads favorite new gear!

On this week's episode, the Dads pick up where they left off in episode 23 and dive into Summer NAMM 2021, albeit belatedly (hey guitar dads have to go on vacation too, ya know!). The Dads share their "best in show" picks for upcoming gear releases, including some new signature gear from the Patron Saint of Guitar Dadery (no, not Joe Bonamassa, the other guy).

Aug 09, 202142 min

Guitar Dads Episode 24: A guitar dad in a Pink Floyd tribute band: Matt's brother!

On this week's very special episode of the Guitar Dad's Podcast, Matt and Dave welcome their first ever guest: Matt's brother, Alex! Alex tells us all about what it's being a dad who plays keyboards in his awesome Chicago-area Pink Floyd tribute band, Eclipse. The three dads also discuss the best keyboard albums, solos, and intros and take a deep dive into the new John Mayer album.

Aug 01, 202137 min

Guitar Dads Episode 23: Post-lockdown gigs and John Mayer's new album

On this week's episode, the Dads run down the latest new in Guitar Dad rock including news about the Rolling Stones, Kiss, Lzzy Hale, and Aaron Lewis (it's been a while!). They also discuss Matt's first post-lockdown gig and the ongoing trials and tribulations of being in a gigging band in the Covid era.

Jul 26, 202136 min

Guitar Dads Episode 21: Behind the Music is back? Cheap cab simulator pedal!

On this week's episode, the Dads opine on a slew of rock n roll news that runs the gamut from Jimi Hendrix to Whitesnake to Buckcherry phlebotomy (wait, what?). They also discuss Paramount Plus' plan to bring back the famous VH1 show "Behind the Music" and talk impulse responses in the gear section.

Jul 11, 202139 min

Guitar Dads Episode 20: Are you tubers lying about cheap guitars?

Our apologies the episode is late this week, the Dads were celebrating Independence Day! On this week's episode, the Dads discuss a potential Scott Weiland biopic, a new project with Jerry Cantrell and Duff McKagen and get into the tricky world of cheap guitars.

Jul 07, 202145 min

Guitar Dads Episode 19: Is Journey now a tribute band? Joe Bonamassa's "Bludgeon"

On this week's episode, the Dads take a walk down memory lane and discuss some of their favorite post-grunge bands. They also get into a tasty argument about bands with only one remaining original (or relevant) member. In gears news, the Dads discuss Joe Bonamassa's new fender custom shop recreation of his 1951 fender no caster nicknamed "The Bludgeon" and PRS' new "HX" Jimi Hendrix line of amps. Is it too much? Yes, yes it is.

Jun 28, 202147 min

Guitar Dads Episode 16: Are bands dying? Pink Floyd Feud!

On this week's episode, the Dads respond to recent comments in the press about the current dire state of bands in music, Pink Floyd's never-ending feud, and the new Microcosm pedal by Hologram Electronics, is it too much?

Jun 07, 202146 min

Guitar Dads Episode 15: A mosh pit experiment? The 30 day guitar challenge!

On this week's episode, Matt and Dave contemplate the UK's massive download mosh pit COVID-19 experiment and weigh in on a potential 30 day monogamous guitar challenge; could you do it? Matt also gets put on the spot by Dave's lightening round. All that and more on this week's Guitar Dad Podcast.

May 30, 202145 min

Guitar Dads Episode 12 - Rock bands to watch in 2021

On this week's episode, the dads discuss their favorite current rock bands to watch in 2021. If you have been searching for some great new rock music to listen to, you'll want to hear the dad's picks. On the gear side of things, the dads opine on the new PRS Joe Walsh signature guitar and Matt reveals his next big gear purchase.

May 10, 202143 min

Guitar Dads Episode 9 - Music Movies and Preamps

On this week's episode, the dads discuss the upcoming Ramones biopic and their favorite music-themed movies. They also give you a Guitar Dad primer on preamps, so if you ever wondered "what the heck is a preamp pedal and why do I need one" this is your episode!

Apr 19, 202149 min

Guitar Dads Episode 8

This week, Matt and Dave discuss Paul Simon's big sell-off of his catalog, 2022 concert dates, Joe Bo's self-proclaimed "budget rig rundown," and tell you what guitar maintenance and repair things every guitar dad should know!

Apr 11, 202138 min

Guitar Dads Episode 7

It's the BLUES special! On this week's episode, Matt and Dave give you their top blues artists to watch in 2021 and discuss their favorite gear for classic blues guitar tones. If you like the blues, you don't want to miss this episode of Guitar Dads!

Apr 06, 202138 min

Guitar Dads Episode 6

This week, Matt and Dave have a legendary debate about two legendary albums: Led Zeppelin II vs. Led Zeppelin IV! Who will prevail? The guys also talk about some cool new Epiphones that were recently teased by a certain top-hat-sporting rock star, and go for a "drive" discussing their favorite pedals.

Mar 29, 202152 min

Guitar Dads Episode 5

Matt and Dave are BACK after some time off with another episode of the Guitar Dads Podcast! This week, the Dads discuss Dirty Honey, concerts coming back, Matt's new guitar man cave, and an incredible new offering from Epiphone.

Mar 19, 202145 min

Guitar Dads Episode 4

On this week's episode, Matt and Dave talk about 2021's most anticipated guitar dad albums, an Oasis reunion, guitar dad man caves, and what the heck happened to Dave's strat order?

Feb 21, 202141 min
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