MARTY STUART
Country legend Marty Stuart on the podcast this week discuss his career, acquiring Clarence White's guitar, touring with legends like Johnny Cash and much more.
Jul 02, 2025•51 min•Ep. 187
The Zak Kuhn Show
Backboard Entertainment
Each week, Zak gives his audience an all-access pass to the biggest names in music and entertainment. These are not your typicle PR-polished interviews – they're candid discussions about the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shape careers. Whether you're a fan curious about the inner workings, an aspiring musician or an industry professional, you'll find actionable advice and inspiring stories in every episode.
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How DEREK WELLS records country’s biggest hits
Zak sits down with first call Nashville session guitarist Derek Wells to discuss recording for artists like Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and much more.
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 186
How Andrew Synowiec became LA's TOP new studio guitarist
Andrew Synowiec is one of LA's first call studio guitarists. You've heard his playing in movies like Frozen and on TV in the Oscars and Golden Globes' house bands. Andrew has played or performed with artists like The Who, Alanis Morissette, Lil Nas X, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Elton and many others.
Jun 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 185
Dann Huff talks debut album, how to get 80s guitar tones and shredding like a pro
Studio guitar master Dann Huff returns to the podcast this week to talk about his debut album "When Words Aren't Enough." We cover the new record, how to get 80s guitar tones, how he thinks about playing fast licks, and much more. Dann is literally a legend. You're going to learn and be inspired by him.
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 184
Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner
Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner on the podcast this week discussing the formation of the band, new music, crafting the perfect guitar parts and much more.
May 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 183
Broadway Guitar Secrets: How to Sub Shows & Break Into the Scene
I sit down with three leading guitarists in the New York Broadway scene to discuss how to sub on shows, how to make a living as a guitarist and what to be aware of as you enter the scene. John Benthal (The Lion King,) Ben Butler (Mean Girls + Sting,) & Peter Douskalis (Water for Elephants, Hamilton,) have done it all!
May 12, 2025•58 min•Ep. 182
Punk Drummer to Fashion Mogul: Scott Lipps on playing drums, model mgmt and more
Scott Lipps founded ONE Management and has managed some of the biggest models in the world. He also plays drums for Courtney Love. Check out Scott's podcast Lipps Service, where we interviews the biggest names in entertainment. You're going to love listening to Scott!
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 181
Tim Fagan: Triads, Cage System, Getting Help From John Mayer
Guitar friend Tim Fagan is on the podcast this week. This one is a must listen for all you beginner guitar players out there. We break it all down!
Apr 08, 2025•57 min•Ep. 180
Andy Timmons: Jeff Beck, Approach & the The Perfect Delay
Guitar hero Andy Timmons on the podcast this week. If you want to learn how to play like Andy, start by listening to this podcast.
Apr 01, 2025•29 min•Ep. 179
Ariel Posen: Building a Team, Solo Technique, The Altered Scale
Slide guitar master Ariel Posen on the podcast this week.
Mar 25, 2025•58 min•Ep. 178
Oz Noy: Nashville's favorite New York guitar player
New York based jazz guitar player Oz Noy talks growing up in Israel, finding jazz, moving to New York and the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix. Sign up for my Patreon for guitar licks from this lesson and others. https://www.patreon.com/TheZakKuhnShow...
Mar 18, 2025•53 min•Ep. 177
ACM Electric Guitarist of the Year Rob McNelley
Rob McNelley is a first call Nashville session musician who has recorded for Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson , Lady A, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and many others. He also spent a decade on the road playing guitar for Bob Seger.
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 176
Guthrie Trapp
East Nashville guitar hero Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast
Feb 25, 2025•51 min•Ep. 175
Music producer King Henry talks Major Lazer, Beyonce, and More | The Zak Kuhn Show
Pop must producer King Henry on the podcast this week. You'll want to hear his story.
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 174
Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce
Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce is on the podcast this week.
Jan 14, 2025•51 min•Ep. 173
Brandon Lancaster of LANCO
Brandon Lancaster is the lead singer and founder of the country band LANCO.
Jan 08, 2025•54 min•Ep. 172
How to run 58 Marathons in 58 days with Lachlan Stuart
Lachlan Stuart is running 58 marathons in 58 consecutive days. As the first episode of 2025, this will inspire you. Check out Lachlan's Man That can project .
Jan 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 171
Wicked's music producer Greg Wells talks film adaptation
Greg Wells is the music producer behind the Wicked movie. He also played all the drums, bass, keys and guitar across the entire soundtrack. This interview discuss how he did all of it.
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 170
Cale Dodds
Singer-songwriter Cale Dodds is on the podcast this week. We talk about releasing music independently as well as in the major label system, writing "Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen, " and why he turned down his first publishing deal in Nashville.
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 169
Fender CEO Andy Mooney
Andy Mooney has been the CEO of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation since 2015. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Disney and Nike. We cover it all. This episode was recorded in person at the Fender headquarters in Los Angeles.
Dec 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 168
A phone call with Gene Simmons
of Kiss
Nov 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 167
Twinnie
Country pop singer-songwriter Twinnie is trying to be the first English country artist to have a No. 1 on American country radio. We talk about her massive rise and new album 'Something We Used to Say"
Nov 19, 2024•48 min•Ep. 166
Andy Wood
Possibly the best guitarist you haven't heard yet.
Nov 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 165
Bob Lefsetz
Bob Lefsetz is a music industry analyst and critic. He is the author of The Lefsetz Letter. Bob holds nothing back in this conversation. Get to know the man behind the newsletter.
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 164
Cory Wong
Funk guitar player Cory Wong on the podcast this week.
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 163
Drake Milligan
Drake Milligan is a country artist and former contestant on America's Got Talent.
Oct 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 162
Dadville podcast hosts Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin talk songwriting tips, history of the podcast and fave Billy Joel songs
Zak catches up this week with Nashville music leaders and co-hosts of the popular Dadville podcast, Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 161
Musical duo ni/co wrote their own wedding song
LA based musical duo and couple ni/co (Dani + Colton) couldn't find the perfect song for the first dance at their wedding, so they decided to write it themselves. Now the song has gone viral on TikTok. We talk about how they met, writing the song and growing their massive following across social media.
Oct 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 160
Erin Kinsey
Rising country artist Erin Kinsey is on the podcast this week. We discuss past relationships, her new album and how to go viral on social media.
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 159
ZZ Ward
ZZ Ward began singing at the age of 8, inspired by her father’s extensive blues collection. By 12, she was already performing blues music, and it helped steer every aspect of her early career, from her musical sound to her signature Fedora. But as a professional female musician, she often felt pressured to compromise her blues roots to meet industry demands. She quickly became a buzzed-about artist, earning a major label deal and breaking into Billboard’s Top 40 with her debut release. Her sopho...
Oct 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 158
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