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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

The new Epiphone DG335 full review and a Slash Blues Album!

This week, the Dads discuss Matt's new Epiphone DG335, which includes a demo track from Matt! Also, Slash set to release a new blues album and a corresponding tour that will include a who's who of the current blues scene. Check out the DG335 at www.epiphone.com and Slash's new album at Slash | Official Website (slashonline.com) Please support the Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Mar 18, 202457 min

Interview: Richard Oliver of Wampler Pedals and the Chasing Tone Podcast

This week, the Dads chase tone with Richard Oliver of Wampler Pedals, the Chasing Tone Podcast and Amplify Creative. Richard gives us a behind the scenes look at Wampler Pedals, including the newly released Ego 76 compressor pedal. Check out the Chasing Tone Podcast wherever you get podcasts and www.wamplerpedals.com. Also check out Richard's marketing company, Amplify Creative at https://amplify-creative.com Please support the Guitar Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast...

Mar 11, 202454 min

Has Gibson abandoned younger players?

This week, the Dads mix it up with more Dadaverse news and notes, including news from The Beatles and Kings of Leon. Also, Gibson seems to have forgotten about younger players, or have they? Please support the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Mar 04, 202446 min

Guitars aren’t worth it anymore?!

This week, the Dads tackle all kinds of listener questions and cover the latest news in the Dadaverse! Support the podcast at www.pateron.com/guitardadspodcast

Feb 26, 202444 min

Red Wine and White Lies, with Nashville Singer/Songwriter Krystal King

The Dads bring you another exciting interview this week with singer/songwriter Krystal King! We talk about songwriting, producing, touring and oh yeah maybe we talk about guitars too! Check out Krystal at www.krystalkingmusic.com Don't forget to support the Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Feb 12, 20241 hr 2 min

NAMM 2024 highlights, is it back to stay?

This week, the Dads dive deep into NAMM 2024, discussing new offerings from EVH, Ibenez, Victory Amps, Mooer and more! Is AI really going to take over guitar gear? Please support the Guitar Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Feb 05, 202456 min

Epiphone does the impossible, AI in recording, and NAMM!

This week, the Dads tackle a listener question about AI in the recording world. What are the good and bad possibilities? Also, Epiphone releases a guitar that Matt actually likes? Really? Please help support the guitar dads: www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jan 29, 20241 hr 3 min

Interview: blues/rock artist Troy Redfern

This week, we have another awesome guitar hang with the amazing Troy Redfern! We talk about Troy's upcoming new album and get DEEP into slide guitar alternate tunings. Check out Troy at www.troyredfern.com, and go check out his latest single, "The Strange" anywhere you stream music! Also - don't forget to check out www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jan 22, 202456 min

The Future of Gibson; MGK is on the Razor's Edge

This week, the Dads discuss the latest news and new gear releases in the guitar and rock world and contemplate some major gear purchases. Please consider joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jan 15, 202446 min

Interview: Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics

Welcome to another year of the Guitar Dads Podcast! We kick of 2024 with a special interview episode with Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics. Mark is a school teacher who makes some awesome pedals, please check out his offerings at summerschoolelectronics.com. On this episode we talk about fuzz pedals, overdrives, (you can never half enough), delays, and how to stand out in very busy guitar pedal market. Please join the Patreon! Patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jan 08, 20241 hr 1 min

It’s the 2023 Daddys! Year-end award show! Gear, music and more!

Yes, it's that time of year for the episode we have been waiting for all year long, the third annual Daddy Awards! The Dads share all of their favorite things from 2023, from concerts, to gear, to you tube videos! Please consider joining the Pateron at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Dec 17, 202354 min

Single Pickup Guitars and the Phantom Menace

This week, the Dads get back into the swing of things with a LOT of Dadaverse news, including Kiss, Green Day, and the escalating Hall and Oats legal battle. The Dads also get into the listener mailbag with a question about single pickup guitars. Are they the best or just short one pickup? Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Dec 10, 202355 min

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Taylor Hughes

This week is a very special episode as we have a return guest! Nashville-based singer/songwriter Taylor Hughes sits down with the Dads to discuss her new single and her future recording and touring plans. Taylor also gives us her thoughts on the current songwriting scene in Nashville (and shouts out some other artists to check out) and the current state of being an independent artist in 2023. Check out all things Taylor at www.taylorhughesmusic.com

Dec 04, 20231 hr 12 min

Special Limited Edition Pedal Giveaway Announcement!!

We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with Coppersound Pedals on a special limited-edition giveaway! We will be giving away a limited-edition white Foxcatcher dual overdrive! Check out @guitardadspodcast and @coppersound pedals for details on how to enter!

Nov 22, 20237 min

Interview: Joe Branton of the Guitar Nerds Podcast

The Dads are BACK with another interview this week! Joe Branton of the Guitar Nerds Podcast joins us to discuss is latest touring rig with his band, Polymath, and other guitar nerdery! Check out the Guitar Nerds Podcast wherever you get podcasts and check out the patreon page as well patreon.com/guitarnerds Also, don't forgot the Guitar Dads patreon at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Nov 20, 20231 hr 7 min

Slash leaves Marshall for Magnatone, who cares?

This week, the Dads tackle some major news out of the Slash camp! Also, the MT100 and other gear news! Please support the Dads on Patreon at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Nov 12, 202353 min

Grunge festival dreaming and the Best 40-50 Watt Amps

This week, the Dads give their not-so-expert opinion on the best 40-50 watt amps out there today. Also, Creed announces it's tour, but do we need more of a Grunge revival and less of a late 90s rock revival?

Nov 06, 202347 min

A 90's rock revival and a Guitar Dads dream show - Greg Koch!

This week, the Dads give you a full review of the Koch Marshall Trio show they recently attended. They talk the music, the style, and of course the gear! Also - are we experiencing a 90's rock revival? Creed is back and now the Offspring? Is this the revival nobody asked for?

Oct 29, 202350 min

Did Rolling Stone get it wrong? Who cares!

This week, the Dads get into the list that has been heard around the world: Rolling Stones top 250 guitarists of all time. Is it a total joke or is RS bringing this list into the 21st century?

Oct 22, 202343 min

Interview: Hank Donovan of Rattlesnake Cables; How long is too long?

We have a VERY special interview this week with Hank Donovan, founder and owner of Rattlesnake Cable Company. Rattlesnake makes handcrafted cables in Montana. On this episode, we get into all things you ever wanted to know about cables. How long is too long? Is Solderless worth it? Do gold cables make any difference? ALSO, Hank has been very generous with Guitar Dads listeners and is offering 20% off! Use this link to get your discount on these incredible cables: https://www.rattlesnakecables.co...

Oct 09, 202353 min

Are Partscasters worth your time and money?

This week, the Dads respond to a listener question about partscasters. Are they a fast lane to the guitar of your dreams or just a traffic jam on the road to the custom shop? Also, more bands you should be listening to, new music from our favorite bands and a cool new pedal from Universal Audio,

Oct 02, 202346 min

Is the day of the guitar store over? Publishing rights are a bad investment?

THIS week, the Dads answer a listener question about the future (or lack thereof) of guitar stores. Are they headed for extinction? Also, apparently music publishing rights aren't as good as an investment as some companies banked on, AND a cool new pedal from Keely hits the scream (I mean scene).

Sep 25, 202342 min

Interview: Doug Kauer of Kauer Guitars

We have another very special episode this week with another interview! Doug Kauer from Kauer guitars joins the Dads to discuss all of his extremely cool guitars and the trials and tribulations of running a guitar company. Check out Kauer guitars at www.kauerguitars.com

Aug 28, 20231 hr 24 min

Interview: Alex Guaraldi of Coppersound Pedals

We have a very special episode this week with another great interview! We have Alex Guaraldi, founder of Coppersound Pedals. We talk all things Coppersound, including the new Kingpin pedal. In fact, Alex is even giving one away! If you want a chance to win, email alex@coppersoundpedals.com to enter. Check out Coppersound Pedals at https://coppersoundpedals.com

Aug 21, 20231 hr 10 min
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