Best Guitar Smarts Podcasts (2024)

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Kiran Buys ANOTHER Tokai - Guitar Smarts #98 53:50

3h ago53:50

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back to the pod! This week, we talk about a good few things but mostly we welcome another new Tokai to Kiran's family of guitars. It's another Les Paul, but what was it about this guitar that made Kiran part with his pennies? We also discuss the tantalising possibilit…

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Ep. 270 - Who Is William Eyelash? 1:18:08

21m ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Intro and what's up 00:00:00 Another gig 0:16:02 Commenting on Music Commentary 00:27:23 TOTW 1:01:38 The Fox Experiment https://gridfinity.xyz/catalog/ Patreon and Outro 1:14:43 Rabbi Bob Stingo Rarr Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of Lollygagger Effects D…

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Ep. 269 - What's In The NOOTS!? 1:16:32

5d ago1:16:32

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Do you speed up podcasts? 0:01:13 AI Text Adventures 0:05:04 What is up, Dennys? 0:8:36 Garfield 0:15:12 Gigs 0:26:05 TOTW 1:00:01 Patreon and Outro 1:12:18 Rabbi Bob Stingo Rarr Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of Lollygagger Effects Doug Gann Eric Grittleb…

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Shark Tank Success: Boho's Next-Gen Camper Van 30:19

18d ago30:19

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Following entrepreneurial success on ABC’s hit television show, Shark Tank, David Sodeman and Brett Ellenson quickly grew the rental offerings of Boho Vans. Utilizing the pandemic as a catalyst, they were able to help people continue to travel and spend time outdoors by renting camper vans. Fast-forward over 300 van builds later, and Boho continues…

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Ep. 268 - The Pinch Off Bass 1:31:40

22d ago1:31:40

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EP. 268 What’s up, Father’s day edition 0:03:34 Droid Update 0:13:38 Fuck Yeah or Fuck Nah: “Unique” (Don’t Peak) 0:19:27 2008 6th Under My Skin 2nd Lucite 5th Punkaster 4th 20/20 Bass 7th Alien Bass 3rd Pair of Amethyst: 8bit and Pyrus 1st TOTW 1:22:14 Boyleii Hobby Time Inside Out 2 Patreon and Outro 1:28:14 Rabbi Bob Stingo Rarr Carson Ricketts …

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Ep. 267 - Hand Carved Ballsack 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Ep. 267 What’s up? 0:1:12 Fuck yea or fuck nah (Justin don’t look at these until showtime) 0:22:13 6th 2010 Ali Kat Cadillac 59 2nd 1974 Burns Flyte Concord 4th 1983 Apex Kamel Chenaouy 5th 1992 Samick Thing 7th 2009 Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom 1st 80’s Fender Performer Bass 3rd unfortunately 2011 Indy IC-TV Thing of the Week 1:13:09 “Doomsday” by L…

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Our FAVOURITE Acoustic Songs - Guitar Smarts #97 1:01:30

1M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Summer is here! And what could be better on a sweet summers day, thank grabbing your acoustic and sitting outside to serenade the world with your favourite tunes. But, which tunes? This week Kiran and Matt reel off their go to acoustic hits to listen to and to play when the t…

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Ep. 266 - Old Guys And Their Sweats 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

New Logic keys and bass 0:19:41 TOTW: 0:50:55 Bambu Lab A1 Midwest Falconry Patreon and outro! 1:13:57 Rabbi Bob Pom Tetty Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of Lollygagger Effects Doug Gann P. Nut Butterman

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Rick Harrison. Powered Up. 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Rick Harrison, star of the History Channel's Pawn Stars, ventures into the world of trucking to explore the benefits of the Battle Born All-Electric Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). As a long-time user of Battle Born Lithium Batteries himself, Rick provides perspective on how the same powerful, cutting-edge technology he utilizes in his off-grid propert…

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Kiran's Guitar Safari Part 2 - Guitar Smarts #96 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back! This week we are looking at a couple of things, the most popular songs googled by guitarists around the world, and also Kiran takes us through the second part of his recent London Guitar Safari, where he falls for another Strat! Will he buy it? Find out in this …

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Ep. 265 - The NEPisode 1:43:07

2M ago1:43:07

1:43:07

Wind controllers, Tempo, Tornados; stuff like that.

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You Shouldn't Have To Celebrate Your Wife On Mother's Day: Moshe Kasher 49:25

2M ago49:25

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**RERELEASE!!** Taylor (9 months pregnant) is joined by comedian/author Moshe Kasher (The Honeymoon Special, Kasher In The Rye) to debate the celebration of motherhood to the death. Blood is shed over veterans, mom group think tanks, and being a child of divorce. RIP Moshe!By Taylor Cox

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Ep. 264 - This Snare Drum is Penetrating 1:13:18

3M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Ep. 264 - This Snare Drum is Penetrating Giveaway Special guests next time? 0:11:38 Demo before recording? 0:19:31 TOTW! 1:00:26 Dracula Daily Newsletter Laser Cut Acrylics Patreon and outro! 1:10:44 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of L…

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The Importance of Ear Training With Damo Lodrick - Guitar Smarts #95 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back! On this episode of the Guitar Smarts podcast, Kiran has tagged in our good friend and previous guest Mr Damo Lodrick to provide some valuable insight on the importance of training your ears. Music is something we experience in many ways, and often we find oursel…

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Ep 263 - Moon Jams 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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Ep. 263 - Moon Jams Theme Song Chats 0:01:38 Eclipse! 0:06:24 Derek had a gig! 0:27:12 Luna is still good! (committing to tones in recording) 0:40:09 TOTW! 0:46:32 Mystery party game A Murder Among Us Craighill Jack in the box puzzle FULL RETRACTION - Travel Guitars 0:59:45 Patreon and outro! 1:01:47 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathew Fens…

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Ep. 262 - Guitar For The Table 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

262 - Guitar For The Table 0:05:03 Travel Guitars 0:31:18 Load boxes 0:43:07 The crazy load box + amp? 0:53:14 Optical pickup https://hackaday.com/2024/03/04/optical-guitar-pickup-works-with-nylon-strings/ 0:58:35 TOTW Derek’s Enamel Pin for goodness sake James Channel making a NES cartridge that plays NES cartridges (even itself) https://youtu.be/…

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Empowering Battery Development with Innovative and Data-Driven Validation 26:07

4M ago26:07

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Helping the battery market make faster and better decisions in their development processes, Sphere Energy is a Germany-based company supporting the battery capabilities of companies across the globe. Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz, founders of Sphere Energy, sit down with CEO, host, and battery expert himself, Dr. Denis Phares to discuss using a data…

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NEW GEAR From Keeley, Line 6 and GIBSON - Guitar Smarts #94 56:32

4M ago56:32

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Greetings! This week we take a look at some of the finest new gear released by some of the biggest names in the industry. Line6 has released a new version of the POD, Keeley have once again innovated with their new drive pedals and Gibson have done exactly what Gibson do, rev…

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Ep. 261 - The Mistake Is Complete 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc Intro and NOT the Oscars 00:00:00 Another 1176? 00:19:45 Lead/Rhythm Volumes 00:26:07 Metronomes 00:44:03 TOTW 01:02:55 Patreon and Outro 01:11:16 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of …

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Exploring Science Education with The Discovery 18:50

4M ago18:50

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Empowering generations of lifelong learners, The Discovery is a museum and hub for children and adults to experience science, dig deeper, think bigger, and push boundaries. Located in the heart of Reno, Nevada, The Discovery has been connecting the public with scientific inquiry and innovation since 2011. On this episode of The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Po…

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Kiran Visits The London GIBSON GARAGE - Guitar Smarts #93 56:19

4M ago56:19

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! On this week’s podcast Kiran recalls his recent visit to the brand new UK Gibson Garage, a guitar store built and operated by Gibson guitars in London’s West End. This new store has got all the Gibson products you could wish to see, and is not just meant to be a high quality …

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Ep. 260 - Dada Always Wants A Hug, Idiot! 1:07:29

5M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc Intro and Giveaway update! 00:00:00 Cioks DC7 and Crux 00:16:38 Pedalboard Update 00:25:43 Learning Covers 00:40:47 TOTW 00:56:30 Patreon and outro 01:04:37 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian…

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Building Nevada's Lithium Loop 24:48

5M ago24:48

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As the lithium capital of North America, northern Nevada is brimming with potential and positioned to lead the lithium battery supply chain. From exploration to recycling, every stage of energy storage is present and developing in the state. The Nevada Battery Coalition (NBC), an advocacy group of companies focused on strengthening and uniting the …

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Ep. 259 - I Am Extremely Hardcore 1:09:52

5M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc Intro and what's new 00:00:00 Back to band practice 00:12:56 JHS Notaklon 00:14:44 The Superbowl? 00:23:56 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of A…

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NAMM 2024 and Yamaha’s new PACIFICA - Guitar Smarts #92 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! On this week’s podcast Kiran and Matt are discussing some of the new releases from this years NAMM show in the US. What caught our eye though was Yamaha's re-release of the Pacifica model. Listeners of the show will know that we love the old Pacifica model, which was seminal …

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Ep. 258 - By Way of The Banshee 1:14:30

5M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc Intro and what's new 00:00:00 Gold Big Muff 00:16:35 Kauer Gripen! 00:29:24 EVH SA-126 00:39:39 Dave Grohl DG-335 00:46:42 Thing of the Week 00:51:22 Patreon and outro 01:11:34

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Celebrating 60 YEARS of Eric Clapton - Guitar Smarts #91 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! We are kicking off 2024 by celebrating 60 years of Eric Clapton. Back in October 2023, Eric celebrated 60 years as a professional musician and artist. Arguably one of if not the most celebrated and revered guitarists of all time, it’s hard not to understate his contribution t…

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Sustainable Music Education | The Lennon Bus 27:07

6M ago27:07

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Committed to providing hands-on experiences for students of all ages, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a nonprofit mobile recording facility that is putting both musical education and sustainability at the forefront of inspiring youth creativity. Brian Rothschild and Jeff Sobel of the Lennon Bus join host, CEO, and fellow music buff Dr. Deni…

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Ep. 257 - 2025 Is Going To Be Our Year 1:14:03

6M ago1:14:03

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Giveaway Winner! 00”21:54 ML Sound Labs Mega Djent Pack goes to RabbiBob in Discord 2023 in review 00:33:42 TOTW 00:49:04 Stylophone Bolt EUV Patreon 01:12:23 Rabbi Bob Gave Drohl Carson Ricketts Mathhew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of Lollygagger Effects Doug Gann Eric Guitar…

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Ep. 256 - Holiday Rewind 2:01:02

7M ago2:01:02

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Thanks for another great year, everybody. Patreon Nick Greenwood Carson Ricketts Mathhew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of the Tone Jerks Podcast Andrew Walsh of Andrew’s Alcove Sean Wright of Lollygagger Effects Doug Gann HE DOESN’T HAVE A NAME

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Ep. 255 - But Justin, What About The Shareholders?? 1:28:28

7M ago1:28:28

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Ep. 255 - But Justin! What about the shareholders?? Slash and Magnatone? Weird? 00:15:35 Also who cares? A 100W head for like $5000 And a matching cab for $2700 It has vintage 30s. That’s all Derek hates it. More about the story of LUNA workflow 00:38:04 TOTW 01:17:16 Escape The Dark Castle board game: https://themeborne.com/en-usa/products/escape-…

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The Worst Way To Hit On Someone Is With Cards Or A Guitar: Felicia Day 1:14:22

7M ago1:14:22

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Taylor is joined by actor/writer Felicia Day (Supernatural, The Guild) to discuss flirting etiquette. Blood is shed over trapping a love interest in a commercial audition, playing guitar at your coworkers, and the best/worst ways to pick up a date. RIP Felicia!By Taylor Cox

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Ending 2023 With 2 New Guitars! - Guitar Smarts #90 44:04

7M ago44:04

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! This week we have our final episode of 2023. I want to start by thanking each and everyone of you who have joined us and listened to the show throughout the year, it’s really a great pleasure for Kiran and I to share these conversations with you and we have great plans to bri…

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Race, Sports, and Revolutionaries: Black Quarterbacks in the NFL | John Eisenberg 1:05:29

7M ago1:05:29

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John Eisenberg is a sports columnist and an author. His latest book, Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football is an eye-opening account of the history of black quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s available for purchase everywhere books are sold. In this episode, John and I discuss: The intersection of race and sports; Is the NFL…

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We Should Make Santa Real: Kyle Mack 1:01:24

7M ago1:01:24

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We've been lying to our children about Santa for centuries. Taylor is joined by comedy writer Kyle Mack (American Auto, Mythic Quest) who believes it's time we right our wrongs by making Santa real. Kyle has a business proposal to make this happen. Taylor tries to hate it. Get in the REAL Christmas spirit as they debate how, why, and whether or not…

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Ep. 254 - By The Time I Hear Her Honk on a Recorder 1:16:19

7M ago1:16:19

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Derek went to PAX Unplugged. 00:08:51 Boss IR-2 https://www.boss.info/global/products/ir-2/ 00:18:16 Amps and Cabinets from Boss and Celestion Has an fx loop 11 amps designed by boss $200 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IR2--boss-ir-2-amp-and-ir-cabinet-pedal Giveaway! 00:33:24 Topic from Mike in Discord: 00:50:57 The topic could be “Music …

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What is Culture? | Marcus Collins 59:28

7M ago59:28

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Marcus Collins is a marketer, cultural translator, professor, and an author. His first book, For the Culture: The power behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be is now available for purchase. I strongly recommend it! In this episode, Marcus and I discuss: The definition of “culture”; The difference between “fast” and “slow” culture; Is…

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Space Is Stupid / Doritos Are Bad: Teresa Hsiao & Cherry Chevapravatdumrong 1:02:41

8M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Taylor is joined by comedy writer/producers Teresa Hsiao & Cherry Chevapravatdumrong (JOY RIDE) to debate space and snacks. Blood is shed over NASA nerds, tastebuds, and choosing your own on screen vagina double. RIP Teresa & Cherry!By Taylor Cox

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The Return of American Innovation 28:25

8M ago28:25

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Dr. Denis Phares, host of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast, welcomes back world-renowned nuclear physicist, Taylor Wilson, to discuss American innovation. The two dive into the history of research and scientific innovation in the US stemming from our country's depth of knowledge and willingness to take risks, and they evaluate today's changing landsca…

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Ian Edwards From Guitar Breaks - Guitar Smarts #89 23:39

7M ago23:39

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! This week we have a short episode for you - shorter than usual at least. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Guitar Breaks founder, Ian Edwards, at the London International Guitar Show in late October. Guitar Breaks are a company that specialise in all-inclusive guitar w…

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No One Should Talk At The Gym: Matt Whitaker 58:22

8M ago58:22

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Taylor is joined by comedy writer Matt Whitaker (Girls5eva, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) to discuss gym etiquette to the death. Blood is shed over voice over actor exercise gangs, gym dates, and what to do if you see Shawn Mendes working out.By Taylor Cox

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Ep. 253 - Right Here in the Eperzode 1:02:47

8M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Helix stuff 00:13:09 Thanksgiving pedal trick 00:20:28 Tuner from walrus audio 00:23:37 https://www.walrusaudio.com/products/canvas-tuner?variant=44107705286891 Andy McKee 00:36:56 TOTW 00:45:20 UAD LUNA is free and hardware unlocked now (mac only) Drink smoker Patreon 01:01:32 Nick Greenwood Carson Ricketts Mathhew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower …

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Unraveling the Science Behind Manufacturing Lithium-ion Batteries 24:21

8M ago24:21

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Anode, cathode, electrolyte, and respective interfaces; understanding the fundamental science behind lithium-ion batteries is critical in achieving a clean energy economy. As a Research & Development Scientist at Dragonfly Energy, Emily Litt sits down with fellow battery scientist, CEO, and host of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast to discuss the scien…

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The London International Guitar Show 2023 - Guitar Smarts #88 1:00:57

8M ago1:00:57

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Its been a while, but we are finally back! After a few weeks of downtime due to some illnesses, work trips and general business we are finally able to bring to you our first episode from the London International Guitar Show 2023. It was a fantastic show, we met many people, i…

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War, Douglas MacArthur, Israel, Hawaii & Investing | James Ellman 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

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James Ellman is an investor and author. His latest book, “MacArthur Reconsidered” treats its subject in a refreshingly unbiased way. With a steady hand, James carves away the hero-worship, and leaves us with a true picture of America’s most controversial general, the iconic Douglas MacArthur. For those of you interested in military history and poli…

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You Can't Watch Reality TV By Yourself: Matt Lieberman 1:00:31

8M ago1:00:31

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Taylor is joined by writer/actor/host Matt Lieberman (SourceFed, AfterBuzz TV) to debate reality TV to the death. Blood is shed over having the same name as famous people, the lost episode of HIDO, and how to get the most out of your reality TV experience. RIP Matt!By Taylor Cox

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Ep. 252 - This Stinks of Greg Wells 1:11:07

8M ago1:11:07

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DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc 8 string? (00:17:20) Harley Benton R458MN, $270 Fan fret/multiscale 8 string. Standard tuning adds a low B and a low F# 14” radius 25.5” to 27.25” scale Stock strings are 9 to 65s Question from Discord: (00:43:54) People can i…

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Pioneering the Future of Lithium Mining in Nevada 21:58

9M ago21:58

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As Government Affairs Manager of Ioneer, Tyson Falk joins Denis Phares on the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast to talk about innovation in Nevada's lithium industry--from mining to completing the lithium loop.By Dragonfly Energy Corp.

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Ep. 251 - Does Not Sing Reggae 1:09:52

9M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/KU255nqgxY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thetonecontrol NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/isAxIc Walrus Audio 385 Mk. 2 00:18:08 Musiversal.com 00:27:54 TOTW 01:00:08 Patreon and outro 01:07:12 Huge thanks to our Patreon supports! Nick Greenwood Carson Ricketts Matthew Fenselau Riesenwolf Brian Gower of The Tone Jerks Pod…

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Slavery, Freedom, & The Unsung Heroes Of The Underground Railroad | Scott Shane 1:18:03

9M ago1:18:03

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Scott Shane is a reporter, a research fellow, a lecturer, and an author. His latest book, Flee North, tells the story of the two men responsible for freeing hundreds of enslaved people and establishing the Underground Railroad: Thomas Smallwood and Charles Turner Torrey. In this episode, Scott and I discuss: Thomas Smallwood; Charles Turner Torrey;…

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