Best Craig Sybert Podcasts (2024)

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Guest - Mike Sloat of mikesloat.com 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

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Through a connection with my last guest, Luis Malbas, I got to have a great conversation with Mike Sloat of mikesloat.com. He is a video producer and has produced videos for many musicians, non-profits, elearning events, and for food, wine, and beverage vendors. Mike has a rich history in music and it shows as we discuss first guitars, being a luth…

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Guest - Luis Malbas of TLDC and O'Reilly Media 50:14

2+ y ago50:14

50:14

Luis Malbas and I met about 5 years ago in the professional field of Learning and Development and through this meeting, we also discovered that we share a love for playing and listening to music. So, the next natural move was to have him on as a guest and get the full story of his history. I was not let down! An accomplished musician and a shining …

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Guest – Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

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Today I get to talk with a long-time friend of the podcast, Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility. We talk about his transition from writing about all things rock into the world of webzines and ultimately a thriving YouTube community. There were some great guitar discussions and get his input on physical media when it comes to music. It is a great episo…

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Guest - O'Loughlin Part 2 of 2 - Jim 1:09:50

2+ y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

In part two, we talk to Jim O'Loughlin of the You’re Not Listening Podcast and he clears up some things from Sean's podcast, does a little dancing, and tells some great stories about music and the life of a DJ. Check it! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on FB Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping u…

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Guest - O'Loughlin Part 1 of 2 - Shaun 52:49

2+ y ago52:49

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The start of a two-part series with the team from You’re Not Listening Podcast and we start with Shaun O’Loughlin in the hot seat first. We talk (semi) local bands, marching band, and the influence Shaun’s dad had on his diverse taste in music leading to the invention of their podcast! Podcast Link for You’re Not Listening You’re Not Listening on F…

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Covers : The Series - Back in Black 54:08

3y ago54:08

54:08

Continuing our Covers Series, Brent and I review covers of a classic rock staple, Back in Black by AC/DC. So many covers with so little time. From a lullabye to blue grass and everything in between! Spotify List of Covers: Back in Black Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneI…

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Guest - Cekov Part 2 of 2 - Ivan 51:28

3y ago51:28

51:28

In part two of this two-part series, Ivan gives us his music history and how he passed that on to his daughter, Nicole. It is amazing to see how big a role family can play in ones appreciation for music and just how deep that love of music can go. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes Googl…

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Guest - Cekov Part 1 of 2 - Nicole 48:43

3y ago48:43

48:43

This is part one of a two-part series where I speak with a father (Ivan) and daughter (Nicole) who are both "Dead Heads" and have spent their lives attending shows together. Music is a big part of their live and forms a unique connection between them, so come hear their music stories! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping u…

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Guest - Jon Berkenfield of Berkreviews.com 1:09:55

3y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

In this episode, I talk with the host of https://berkreviews.com/ Jon Berkenfield. Jon was also the bass player for my local band in central Florida named Contrast. I have known Jon for quite a while, but his music story was surprising in some areas and hit home in others! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through ou…

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Guest - Brent Schlenker 1:10:37

3y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Up front is another of our episodes on covers where Brent Schlenker and myself look at the classic blues song, Johnny B. Goode. There are some pretty diverse versions here to unpack. The second half is Brent’s Music story and man was I blown away by his journey and how music has been in his life. Spotify List of Covers: Johnny B. Goode Please show …

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Covers : The Series - Take On Me 51:29

3y ago51:29

51:29

Back again with Brent Schlenker and we keep with the 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. This time we are diving into Take On Me, the 1984 smash hit by Ah Ha. I followed Brent down his hole again with some surprisingly great versions! Spotify List of Covers: Take On Me Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us …

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Covers : The Series - The Look 56:59

3+ y ago56:59

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In this episode, Brent Schlenker and I start a series on 80's pop songs covered in (mostly) rock or metal. Brent started us of with a great one in the 1988 hit by Roxette, "The Look". There are some very interesting covers of this song and I followed Brent down his rat hole to see how each band put their mark on this song. Spotify List of Covers: T…

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Episode 59 - Nickelback and Foo Fighters 42:38

4y ago42:38

42:38

Craig has been kicking this one around since before the #pandemic and needed to get it out there. George was all over it! The rant that should bring some good, opinionated emails to the mail box. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube Are we missing…

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Episode 58 - Pandemic Choices 58:13

4y ago58:13

58:13

Welcoming back George from his hiatus. What are you listening to during the quarantine? We discuss famous drops, pandemic playlists, and that famous AC/DC album that just turned 40. You might be surprised by this one! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify …

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Episode 57 - Guitar Duos 1:09:16

4y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

With George on a short hiatus, I brought in the big guns; Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility fills in as a co-host. With both of us being avid musicians on the guitar, we decided to talk about the best guitar duos in rock history. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitch…

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Episode 56 - Under the Covers 1:06:05

4y ago1:06:05

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Two guests! Yes, we have Shaun and Jim O'Loughlin of You're Not Listening Podcast on and we discuss "The Untouchable" songs that should never be covered. It even has the quintessential 'dad joke' included! This one deserved a Spotify List too! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePla…

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Episode 55 - I Used to Love Her 29:18

4+ y ago29:18

29:18

Talking music with Pete Pardo is one of our favorite things to do and this rant was no exception. We discuss albums that you used to love, now you despise, albums you couldn't stand back-in-the-day and now you love. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify Yo…

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Episode 54 - Story Songs 26:16

4+ y ago26:16

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Testing a new recording platform and we just turned it into a quick episode! Stories in songs. Just some fun banter and back and forth. Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes GooglePlay TuneIn Stitcher Spotify YouTube The History Cache Podcast: The Edmund Fitzgerald Episode Are we missing so…

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Episode 53 - Music Videos 1:11:04

4+ y ago1:11:04

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MTV changed the landscape for music forever. Is the medium still relevant today? Why is MTV not a buzz word in music anymore? We welcome back Jon Berkenfield of Berkreviews.com to get his insight on this subject. What is your favorite video of all time? Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon iTunes…

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Episode 52 - Running Rock Mix 49:17

4+ y ago49:17

49:17

With a pandemic hitting the world, a lot of people are using outdoor, local activities like running and a way to keep fit. This episode, we talk with a good friend and former Contrast member, Josh Boles, about our running mixes and how music plays a big part! Please show your support by leaving us a review and/or helping us through our new Patreon …

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Episode 51 - Turn it Off 57:53

4+ y ago57:53

57:53

By George and Craig Sybert

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Episode 50 - Our Music 50 1:35:07

4+ y ago1:35:07

1:35:07

By George and Craig Sybert

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Introduction 2:01

4+ y ago2:01

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By George and Craig Sybert

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Episode 49 - Album Challenge #3 55:20

4+ y ago55:20

55:20

By George and Craig Sybert

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Episode 48 - What is Rock and Roll? 56:54

4+ y ago56:54

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Alan Freed gave it a name, we discuss what it means to be "Rock and Roll". We would love to hear if we missed something, so send us a message at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/music/m/It2muoo4jbrwx43usq6pw45ksyi?t=M…

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Episode 47 - Overrated Songs 1:04:35

4+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Not to be confused with Overrated albums (Episode 40), we go over the rock songs that are overrated for any number of reasons. Did we miss one on your list? Argue your point at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spotify Song List Google Play Link: https://play.…

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What If - Drummers up Front 31:25

5y ago31:25

31:25

We have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the …

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Episode 46 - The Rock Anthem 1:03:20

5y ago1:03:20

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I am joined by my brother as normal, but also by Brent Schlenker , a good friend of the podcast. We kick around what makes up a good Rock Anthem. "It's got a beat and I can dance to it" may not do it here! Did we miss a song you heard at a sports event or party? Reach out to us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and let us know. Please leave us feedb…

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Episode 45 - Women in Rock 51:08

5y ago51:08

51:08

George and I discuss women in rock throughout history. All girlpower and no nonsense in this discussion. Where did it start? Where have they gotten to? Check it out! Did we miss someone? Reach out to us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and let us know. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spo…

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Episode 44 - Power Ballads 53:04

5y ago53:04

53:04

Ah, the ballad; timely, timeless, and about time we talked about them. We talk about the definition and ballad vs. power ballad, as well as discuss the finer points of why you don't hear them much any more. Got a favorite ballad? Reach out to us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and share. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so o…

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What If - Randy Rhoads 40:27

5y ago40:27

40:27

We have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the …

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Episode 43 - Guest Jeff Young 57:23

5y ago57:23

57:23

We have an amazing special guest this episode, Jeff Young! Jeff played on the So Far, So Good, So What Megadeth album, has a great live web show called Music Without Boundaries, an amazing solo career, and is still creating great things around the music world! Check the home page notes for all the links and how to help support Jeff in his music end…

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What If - John Bonham 29:43

5y ago29:43

29:43

We have been meeting with Pete Pardo live on his platform. He is a regular guest on our podcast and mastermind of Sea of Tranquility and, in our regular fashion, we want to share those discussions with you! If you have a suggestion, email us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and we can work it into the mix! You can find Pete's regular output at the …

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Episode 42 - Album Challenge 2 46:17

5y ago46:17

46:17

Back by popular demand, the Album Challenge! George and I pick an album that we have in our regular rotation and we know may not be in the other's rotation. We share and discover a new sound and then talk about our experiences. Got an album for us to go through? Reach out to us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and share. Please leave us feedback on…

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Episode 41 - Guilty Pleasures 47:24

5y ago47:24

47:24

With a title like that, you know the Spotify List is going to be good, right? Meander through our secrets and discover the hidden treasures of music in our minds! What is your guilty pleasure? Reach out to us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com and share. Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too, so others who love music can find us! Spo…

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Episode 40 - Most Overrated Rock Album Ever 53:09

5y ago53:09

53:09

So, Craig got into a conversation with a listener about his ‘discussion’ with a friend over the “Most Overrated Rock Album Ever”. It spurred on a good conversation and we went with it. The spring board was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles. What is your opinion? If you have a suggestion for a show or a guest to send our way, reac…

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Episode 39 - Most Listened To Podcasts 1:07:00

5y ago1:07:00

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This episode was originally recorded live on Crowdcast.io with Brent Schlenker guiding us along. The video recording can be found HERE. It was a great discussion around our most downloaded episodes since we started this journey. Is Boston still the best band ever? Check it out! If you have a suggestion for a show or a guest to send our way, reach o…

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Episode 38 - George's Music History 32:56

5+ y ago32:56

32:56

This week we check out George's music history. We talk about where his love of music started, his influences, and where he is now. Sound like a copy of Craig's? Not. Even. Close. Let us know about your music history or if you have any show suggestions, send them to musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com Please leave us feedback on your favorite platform too…

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Episode 37 - Covers You Didn't Know Were Covers 30:18

5+ y ago30:18

30:18

We were going to get George's music history in here too, but we had such a great conversation on cover songs that you didn't know were cover songs that we had to split this into two episodes. Be sure to come back for Episode 38 to get George's music history. Spotify List You can find us on most Podcast Platforms, but if we are missing one, let us k…

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Episode 36 - One Hit Wonders and Craig's Music History 51:44

5+ y ago51:44

51:44

After a quick conversation on "one hit wonders", we dive into Craig's music history. We talk about where his love of music started, his influences, and where he is now. There were a lot of people and things mentioned and we are going to try and link to them all. If we missed someone, just drop us a line at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com George gave …

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Episode 35 - Radio Killed the Radio Star 56:17

5+ y ago56:17

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It started off as a surprise and turned into a full blown podcast! We start to narrow the focus on why radio is still there and why you hear the same songs over and over again. Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or searc…

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Episode 34 - Position Series - Lead Guitar and Keyboard 1:04:09

5+ y ago1:04:09

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So, we ended up with 5. Lead guitar and BONUS keyboard!! (don't get too excited!) Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.…

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Episode 33 - Position Series - Rhythm Guitar 1:01:23

5+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Continuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. Rhythm guitar is the same as lead, right? Right? Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert o…

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Episode 32 - Position Series - Drummer 58:34

5+ y ago58:34

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Continuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. Drummers. BOOM!! Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social me…

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Episode 31 - Position Series - Bass Player 48:11

5+ y ago48:11

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Continuing our 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. We tackle the large pizza...the Bass Player. Spotify List iTunes Link Google Play Link Stitcher Link We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Mu…

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Episode 30 - Position Series - Singer 1:07:04

5+ y ago1:07:04

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We start the new year off with a 5 (maybe 6) part series where we discuss all the positions of a traditional Rock Band. First up...Singers. Spotify List We would LOVE To hear from you on any of our episodes, so please contact us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.…

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Episode 29 - The Solo 1:29:24

5+ y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Happy Holidays! We bring back Pete Pardo of https://www.seaoftranquility.org/ to talk about the solo. When it started and what each of our top 10 solos are. Pete's Spotify List George's Spotify List Craig's Spotify List Leftovers Is your number one in one of our lists? Tell us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Mus…

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Episode 28 - Pet Peeves 46:22

5+ y ago46:22

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In this episode we talk about those little things in the realm of music that bother us...some a little, some not so little. Spotify List What is your pet peeves when it comes to music? Tell us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites.…

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Episode 27 - All or Nothing 1:03:27

6y ago1:03:27

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Can you turn off that awesome song when it comes on the radio? Craig can. Check out why. Spotify List Is there a song you turn off? Tell us at musicmusingfeedback@gmail.com or search George or Craig Sybert or Music Musing on most social media sites. Enjoy!By George and Craig Sybert