Best Guitar Luthier Podcasts (2024)

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202 - Le retour de Jonathan Berg, passer de luthier à "vraie" marque 1:21:21

20d ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Dans ce deuxième épisode avec Jonathan Berg, il nous raconte l'évolution de sa marque et les défis de faire exister son nom à une échelle plus haute que celle de luthier local. / par Julien BitounBy Guitare Obsession - le podcast par Julien Bitoun

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88. Casimi Guitars 1:09:51

22d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Lifelong friends Mathias Roux and Matthew Rice make visually stunning and beautifully executed Casimi Guitars out of their shop in South Africa. For episode 88 of the podcast, Mathias and Matthew discuss how they developed their visual style and the voice of their guitars. They also share their thoughts on the division of labor in the shop, their t…

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Milking once feral camels and grape grower pinning hopes on Italian varieties 25:15

1h ago25:15

25:15

Milk from New South Wales camel dairy in high demand; grower turns to niche Italian grape varieties to survive industry glut; stone workers needed to preserve ancient walls for future generations; organic farmer growing tropical spice crop in dry climate.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 459: Ryan Richter 1:06:53

3h ago1:06:53

1:06:53

For the last several years, Los Angeles-based musician Ryan Richter has served as a touring guitarist for Dijon, Ryan Beatty, Lizzy McAlpine and others. Years ago, he was also one of the Fretboard Journal's earliest employees. Ryan recently released his first solo project - a fascinating one-track, 20-minute long album called "As Good A Place As An…

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Technology keeping remote cattle station running smoothly and forest therapy 25:17

4d ago25:17

25:17

Remote cattle station using wireless connectivity to keep things running smoothly; turning to the forest for therapy; working dog community turns out to honour legend of the sport; the program connecting generations through friendship.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 458: Josh Scott (JHS Pedals) 1:11:51

7d ago1:11:51

1:11:51

This week, JHS founder Josh Scott joins Jason to talk about guitar media, following your passion, marketing, work/life balance and so much more. We talk about how JHS was founded, the JHS Show on YouTube (and the work that goes into it), guitar media, printed matter in 2024, events, social media, the enduring power of Facebook (and paper books!), m…

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Gregory Alan Thornbury Episode 5 1:04:03

9d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

By Carmine Street Guitars

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Making art in sand and beauty of river shines through in wake of destructive flood 25:16

11d ago25:16

25:16

Sand artists bringing joy to local beaches; beauty of Daintree River shines through flood destruction; Country Womens Association considering men members as it celebrates centenary; harvest time for hops prized by brewers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 457: John Smith 59:12

13d ago59:12

59:12

Singer-songwriter John Smith joins us this week to talk about his moving new Joe Henry-produced album, 'The Living Kind.' We hear about the British folk scene and John's time with John Renbourn and others; his guitar collection (including a rather unusual custom Fylde, his Mule guitars and others); the making of the new album; his thoughts on strea…

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#182 OGUN 58:41

17d ago58:41

58:41

Andy & Lewis from Ogun talk the upcoming Mollys Chamber show supporting Apollyon Rising w/Exhumation, their single launch show at the Outpost with Devils Henchmen & Grind Horizon.♠️Follow the The Spoken Metal Show:Facebook www.facebook.com/thespokenmetalshow/X twitter.com/spokenmetalshow?lang=enYoutube www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4iUMVXzO2PrDyNSsDnl…

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Outback graziers finding solace for struggles and historic pub reopens in rural village 25:13

18d ago25:13

25:13

Outback residents finding solace in swimming, poetry, candle-making to overcome struggles; cousins reopen historic pub in tiny town; record-winning racehorse's first foal attracting attention of global industry; the grape grower who juggles farming life with music career.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Iconic Guitar in the Movies 1:12:20

20d ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The Guitar Speak Podcast's 'Iconic Series' roundtable names the top nine motion pictures featuring cool guitar stuff. Good times! Please note - Matt's audio is a little sketchy at first but rapidly improves, Rob and Gabor sound delightful throughout as usual! Originally published Oct 2021. Iconic Series Co-Hosts: Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gab…

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Podcast 456: Scott Ballew 47:43

25d ago47:43

47:43

Scott Ballew is an Austin, Texas-based filmmaker and musician. For years, he’s directed unforgettable videos and documentaries for Yeti and others. In 2020, he decided to take up songwriting and recorded his first album just a year later. This week, Ballew releases his third album, Rio Bravo. It’s an exceptional work that somehow combines Ballew’s …

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Steve Gunn Episode 4 47:53

23d ago47:53

47:53

Steve Gunn dropped by the shop in January of 2022 to tell us a story about how he had his guitar stolen in Russia. He also performed the song “Morning River” from his album “Other You” on one of the Kelly Guitars in the shop. Featuring music from Steve Gunn Theme music by Freaky WildernessBy Carmine Street Guitars

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Family friendly all female vet clinic and compost program diverting cafe waste from landfill 25:08

29d ago25:08

25:08

Country vet clinic creating flexible family-friendly workforce for all female staff; diverting cafe waste from landfill is creating gold for gardens; fig season is this fruit grower's favourite time of year; talking tuna with Queensland mum who is giving consumers a local alternative to imports.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Guitar Review: Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model GSP#245 12:29

26d ago12:29

12:29

This is the plugged in review of the new Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model! Matt reports back from the studio and live arena with the rundown of this new Gretsch signature guitar. Also check out our interview with Chris himself, talking us through the process of working with Gretsch: https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/chris-rocha-interview…

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#181 Mike Roach 1:00:40

27d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Mike Roach is the bassist in Mudshow and avid death match wrestling fan based in Memphis.Mudshows newest album Destiny is available now and centres around Matt Tremont and Atsushi Onitas deathwatch feud.Bandcamp: https://mudshow.bandcamp.com/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/mvdshxw/♠️Follow the The Spoken Metal Show:Facebook www.facebook.com/thespo…

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Podcast 455: John Leventhal 59:22

27d ago59:22

59:22

Six-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer John Leventhal joins us this week to talk about 'Rumble Strip,' his long-awaited debut solo album! John tells us why, after five decades in the music business, he decided to make a solo album. We chat about his writing process, the home studio he and partner Rosanne Cash have in …

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201 - Eddie Purple, comment survivre dans l'oeil du cyclone 2:02:10

28d ago2:02:10

2:02:10

Dans cet épisode, je discute avec le guitariste d'Orelsan, Eddie Purple, qui me parle de son métier de musicien au quotidien et de la vie au sein de la plus grosse tournée de 2022. par Julien Bitoun / Orelsan - Bébéboa / Eddie Purple - Mont FujiBy Guitare Obsession - le podcast par Julien Bitoun

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Reigniting musical dream and counting baby lobsters 25:14

1M ago25:14

25:14

Baby lobster count helping to monitor health of fishery; memories of Mungo Man's discovery 50 years on; music lovers flock to Port Fairy's friendly festival; W.A mum pursuing country music dream in Nashville.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 454: Craig Korth 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Craig Korth is a bluegrass musician, instrument collector, and luthier based in British Columbia. Over the years, Craig performed at countless festivals, ran a music camp, and amassed a world-class collection of vintage instruments. As he recounted at the end of his appearance on episode 271 of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, he's also struggled wit…

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Dylan Keefe (Marcy Playground) Episode 3 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

Dylan Keefe from Marcy Playground stopped by the shop in December 2021 to talk about his Chelsea Hotel bass and his new band The Back-alley Dolls. Theme music by Freaky Wilderness Songs from Marcy Playground and Back-alley DollsBy Carmine Street Guitars

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Friendly game bringing farm workers together and growing yuzu 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

The beautiful game bringing together workers from rival berry farms for fun competition; Japanese citrus fruit yuzu in hot demand from chefs, outback helicopter mustering pilot living out dream in the air; new home for much loved river red gum tree stump attraction.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 453: Julian Lage 39:23

1M ago39:23

39:23

This week, guitarist Julian Lage returns to the Fretboard Journal Podcast to talk to us all about his new, Joe Henry-produced album, 'Speak to Me' (Blue Note). We talk about working with Henry, the 'Speak to Me' band (including Levon Henry), Lage’s writing process, his favorite practice hacks, the gear he used, and so much more. We pack a lot into …

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Musician and luthier meet over guitar and mermaids gather on the coast 25:15

2M ago25:15

25:15

The iconic instrument that bought a musician and craftsman together; escaping the humdrum of daily life through magical mermaid make-believe; gardening group helping women find connection; the couples making a new life in the country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Podcast 452: Rasmus Zandvliet & Jeremy the Guitar Hunter 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

This week, we share two great interviews: First, we talk to Rasmus Zandvliet, a young (17-year-old!) aspiring luthier from the Netherlands teaching himself how to build acoustic guitars from scratch using YouTube videos for inspiration and a modest array of tools (and a curling iron to bend sides!). Rasmus is already on to his third guitar and garn…

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Chris Rocha Interview - his new signature Gretsch GSP #244 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

Chris Rocha is an American Christian producer, Guitarist, Entrepreneur and pioneer in the Spanish Christian music industry. He is a two-time Dove Award winner, worked on two Grammy Award-winning albums and numerous Grammy nominated projects. Gretsch has just released the Chris Rocha Signature Broadkaster Jr and we hear all about it from Chris. This…

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Natty Frenchy (The Skatalites, The Congos) Episode 2 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

Natty Frenchy, guitarist for the Skatalites, The Congos and literally any legendary reggae artist you can think of, stops by the shop and schools Rick, Cindy and Mike in the history of Jamaican music. Music by Natty Frenchy Theme Song by Freaky WildernessBy Carmine Street Guitars

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87. Joe Zon (Zon Guitars) 59:03

2M ago59:03

59:03

Joe Zon of Zon Guitars has been pushing the limits of bass building with phenomenal results since the early 1980s. For episode 87 of the podcast, Joe explains his theory and the construction of all-composite necks and how they are used to enhance the sounds of the wood. Joe also discusses his collaboration with Bartolini pickups, active versus pass…

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(Accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums GSP #243 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

What albums surprised you with unexpected yet glorious guitars?! Matt, Rob and Gabor name their favourite three (accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums...starring Harry Connick Jr, The Chicks and Jamiroquai. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard B…

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Reviving Country Women's Association and growing rare berries 25:17

2M ago25:17

25:17

Twenty-something saves local CWA; berry farm growing rare varieties; meet the outback educators helping station kids learn from home; Alys bought what she believes is Australia's cheapest house in outback W.A.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#180 Liam Ellard 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

Liam Ellard is the guitarist in Reclaim and operator of Phase Nine Promotions.Reclaim Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rclmoffcl?igsh=MWZoendyOWk2a2w3NA==Phase Nine PromotionsFacebook https://www.facebook.com/phaseninepromotionsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/phaseninepromotions?igsh=Nms2anpkaDV6bTJwEvile tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/wha…

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Overcoming fear of ocean to freedive and restoring old butter factory 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Freediver overcomes fear of ocean to help others in time of need; land management with fire getting harder as seasons change; community restores old butter factory; Pacific women filling farm jobs in Tasmania.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#179 Fozzy & Beany - Pentrefest 2024 1:29:44

2M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Fozzy & Beany are the founders of North East Wales Metal Productions.We sit down with them and run down their up coming Pentrefest all dayer.Buy tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/new-metal-alldayer-tickets/pentre-mcleans-pub/2024-02-23-19-00?♠️Follow the The Spoken Metal Show:Facebook www.facebook.com/thespokenmetalshow/X twitter.com/spokenmet…

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Introducing - The Guitar Quiz Podcast 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

Alrighty, who doesn't love a good spinoff? Introducing 'The Guitar Quiz Podcast', a rapid fire 20 question quiz about guitar stuff. Good times! The Guitar Quiz Podcast is produced by the Guitar Speak Podcast. The quiz has it's own podcast platform to follow and subscribe to, but we will also publish some episodes here at GSP to start with. All of t…

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Podcast 451: Matt the Electrician 53:51

2M ago53:51

53:51

Austin's Matt the Electrician joins us this week to talk about his new album, 'The Ocean Knocked Me Down.' He also gives us a mini master class on being a productive songwriter. We also talk about John Allison Guitars, the Austin music scene today, the weekly songwriting group helmed by Bob Schneider and so much more. https://matttheelectrician.ban…

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Welcome to the Back of the Shop Episode 1 46:45

2M ago46:45

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Welcome to the back of the shop! Brush the saw dust off that stool over there and have a seat. Rick, Cindy and Mike talk all shop. Theme and Music by Freaky WildernessBy Carmine Street Guitars

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Fungi farmers walk away from business and remembering 1924 Olympian 25:14

2M ago25:14

25:14

Remembering bush boxer who represented Australia at 1924 Olympics; calling time on fancy fungi business; tale of two turtles as one is released back to sea, another treated after suspected animal cruelty; the aviation pioneers who started a trucking company in outback WA.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Inside Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store with Bud Cole, President Fender Asia Pacific 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

Bud Cole, Fender's President for the Asia Pacific region, takes us inside the company's first ever 'flagship' store, launched in Tokyo. The store boasts four levels of Fender goodness, from merch to custom shop and all points in between. Bud also explains Fender Japan's unique position in the organisation's picture and how this allows autonomy in c…

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