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Every month, luthier Michael Bashkin interviews some of his favorite fellow guitar builders, makers and creatives on the Luthier on Luthier podcast. Acoustic, electric, flattop, archtop and everything in-between... brought to you by the Fretboard Journal
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The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.
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We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here.
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The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills
Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor
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The Art of Lutherie Podcast is your guide to mastering the art of guitar building. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced luthier, I’m here to help you build better guitars and deepen your creative process. I’m Tom Bills, a master luthier with 26+ years of experience crafting custom acoustic and archtop guitars. In each episode, I share practical insights, breaking down not just the “how” but the “why” behind techniques, so you can confidently create guitars that are uniquely yours. Exp ...
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The Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast explores the mountain dulcimer's past, present, and future. If you like mountain dulcimers, this is the podcast for you.
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Guitar Makers Rick Kelly and Cindy Hulej with Producer Mike the Mic hang out and chat with guests in the legendary Greenwich Village shop Carmine Street Guitars.
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We speak guitar! Interviews with leading guitarists, luthiers and gear manufacturers. Home of the Iconic Albums series. Guitar Speak Podcast is brought to you by Fretboard Biology.
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Scottish musician and guitar enthusiast Cams brings you interviews with acoustic guitar makers and players. Pull up a chair, make yourself comfy and let's talk guitars!
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On All About Guitar we talk tone. We talk technique. We talk gear. We talk to artists, educators, manufacturers and more! Where we take a good look at everything guitar, and some things not exactly guitar but just as important to become more successful musicians in today's music scene! Hosted by Jeff "The FLO" Floro, join us as we explore...All About Guitar! Listen Live Mondays at 8:00PM (PST), on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com)
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A podcast centered around design, creativity, and the search for authentic inspiration in woodworking and beyond, hosted by Paul Jasper, Erik Curtis, and Mary Tsai. Join our Patreon for a VIDEO FEED of the show on YOUTUBE, and the ever lively AFTERSHOW: https://patreon.com/user?u=91688467&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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Everything in life is better understood if you can learn to see the strings attached. Jamie Gale is a thought leader who rose to prominence in the guitar industry by simplifying complex concepts. In this podcast, he engages in cross-disciplinary discussions to reveal how everything from guitar design to architecture, philosophy, physics and more can be better understood if you learn to see the universal truths that underpin our world.
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Three British chaps talk about tabletop gaming of all kinds. Board games, card games, miniatures and more. Each episode we talk about what games we've been playing and our thoughts on them
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Music legends and traditions of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
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"Bistec," executive produced and written by Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, tells the compelling story of a seasoned Cuban Revolutionary whose life is turned upside down when a prominent dissident moves into his neighborhood, uncovering secrets, disrupting lives, and testing loyalties. This historical fiction drama explores Cuba's modern surveillance and informant systems within a gripping narrative filled with surprises. Outro: "Bistec" is a production of Nuestro Studios, with executive production, di ...
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The Crimson Guitars Podcast
Crimson Guitars: Join Ben Crowe founder (master luthier at Crimson Guitars) and Toby James (professional Guitarist) for your weekly dose of everything guitars, guitar building, amps, music and life in general!
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Crimson Guitars is a guitar manufacturer based in Dorset, in the south of England. We have been designing, innovating and hand-building guitars for over fourteen years. We also hand wind our own specially designed pickups, manufacture luthiers tools and provide training.
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What’s so great about the Midwest? WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast isn’t afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We’re always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at [email protected].
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Cahoots! is an Arts and Culture outlet with lots of exciting content from showcasing local arts and culture to our own Cahootscast! where you can spend some time with us to discuss the things we are most interested in.
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All about guitar music, the people who write and perform on acoustic and electric guitars. What they play, why they play, what they are playing through and why.
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Whether you're a young musician trying to figure out how it all works, a touring band looking for some tour bus entertainment or a fan of music and musicians craving some inside info on what happens up there on that stage, grab your backstage pass and come on in for a hearty dose of truth from the people who live out there in that endless wilderness. Or something like that.....
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A weekly discussion about guitar building and all things related between members of the Guitar Builders Collective, a group of likeminded people from around the world. The show is hosted by Daniel from Devil & Sons Guitars along with regular hosts Arran (Adair Guitars), Scott (Bonehead Guitars), Mark Gutierrez, and Dave (Footstep Guitars) and features new guests most weeks. There is also a second hosting team on the last broadcast of each month with the team from the southern hemisphere: Cor ...
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Interview series featuring entrepreneurs, small business owners, artists, musicians, YouTubers, influencers, etc. who are MADE. MADE, as in self-made, made their own way, made their passions into a living. Each episode begins with an episode recap of their favorite series. We discuss why they chose that particular series, how they relate to the characters, and how it inspires them.
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Guitare Obsession - le podcast par Julien Bitoun
Guitare Obsession - le podcast par Julien Bitoun
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Le podcast Guitare Obsession parle de guitare, de rock, de matos et de musique. Il est animé par Julien Bitoun.
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Tall Tree recording studios is a boutique tracking space featuring high end gear such as neve, v76 and a beautiful yamaha PM2000 console. The studio is situated in beautiful Eatons Hill around 30 minutes north of the centre of Brisbane, Australia. A wide variety of artists come to Tall Tree to enjoy the sound and tranquility of a peaceful bush setting, some of their music and ideas are featured on this soundcloud. Hope you enjoy it !:)
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Hi, this is Hot Jazz guitarist recording artist George Cole. I’m super excited to announce my new podcast “The Hot Jazz Network”. With my 40 years of experience in the music business, we are going to get to the bottom of what Hot Jazz is and just as important, what it is not. Join me as we take an in person backstage look into all things Hot Jazz. I’ll be speaking with legendary performers, such as: big band leader, Vince Giordano; acoustic music legend, David Grisman; and great American son ...
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Episode 170 - Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Luthier, Take the Throne
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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins…
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For episode 103 of the podcast, we speak with legendary guitar maker Andy Manson. Andy shares stories from his early days of building and tells us about his commitment to traditional construction techniques and how his craft has evolved over the years. Andy also discusses some of his most iconic instruments, how his approach has shifted with age, a…
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The Anti-Luxury Luthier: Andy Manson on Touch, Tools, and Truth
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Welcome to Life With Strings Attached. In this episode we sit down with master luthier Andy Manson, a maker whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, chaos, and craftsmanship. Andy takes us on a journey through travel, food, culture, and family legacy, weaving personal stories with deep insights into guitar making, materials, and design. …
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Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley
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Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us this week to discuss the history of his pedal company, his day job as a schoolteacher, our Fretboard Summit gathering, and so much more. In what has become an annual tradition, Summer School will be debuting a new, wild pedal at our Summit. For the first time ever, Mark will also teach a pedal-…
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Amber, Meteorite, and the Mind of Rapolas Gražys
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Welcome to Life With Strings Attached. In this episode, we sit down with visionary guitar designer Rapolas Gražys. A creative force whose instruments are as much about storytelling and emotion as they are about sound. From his studio in Lithuania, Rapolas shares how a childhood steeped in art, architecture, and nature led him to craft guitars from …
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Episode 80: The Future of English Violin Making
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Elizabeth Perry talks with Benjamin Hebbert and John Wright about the future of training violin makers in the UK. Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert and John Wright .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers
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Musician, composer, and writer Skip Heller was one of the Fretboard Journal's earliest subjects, contributors, and podcast guests. On this week's show, we catch up with Skip to talk about his new exotica album, 'Mojave After Dark.' We chat about his early pieces for the magazine - including the story on John Hartford he penned for our fourth editio…
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From Wine Cellars to the Workbench: Raymond Kraut’s Path to Luthiery
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Today’s guest is Raymond Kraut, an exceptional luthier whose work blurs the lines between science, art, and soul. In this conversation, Raymond and I dive deep into the evolving craft of guitar making: from the physics of sound and the role of alternative tonewoods like desert ironwood, to the emotional and instinctual layers of artistic expression…
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Episode 40 - Why STORYTELLING Is Your Most Valuable Skill (Part 2)
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A wonderful continuation of a wonderful discussion on storytelling. In hour 2 things get even more real, almost like an episode of "Barstool Confessions" where the 4 of us continue discussing the importance of storytelling but with even more personal viewpoints. Are you a good storyteller? Do you tell the story behind your art so that the audience …
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Episode 18: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake - Part Two
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In 1975, Connie Regan-Blake teamed up with Barbara Freeman to travel and tell stories across the country. The women made a marvelous duo, strategically and creatively sharing stories from the past and present. Many Appalachian tales have roots in Irish, Scottish, and English history, dating back hundreds of years, while others were developed and sh…
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Biography | The Story of Adriano Sergio | LWSA Ep 63
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This week on Life With Strings Attached, we dive into the remarkable story of Adriano Sérgio. An artist, musician, and luthier whose life journey is as inspiring as the guitars he creates. From his early days as a political refugee to military service in Portugal’s elite forces, Adriano’s path has been shaped by resilience, community, and a relentl…
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Episode 169 – Sankoré, Civolution, and Timber Town
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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 169 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we’re back to the normal format with a jam-packed episode full of cardboard strategy, wooden meeples, and the occasional alcahol related tangent. We’ve got three fresh games on the table—each offering a different flavou…
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Episode 17: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake
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Storytelling can be found across cultures. It's been used to teach morals, share news, and entertain. In this latest episode of the Down the Road podcast, Laura Boosinger sits down with professional storyteller Connie Regan-Blake to share how storytelling jumped from personal circles (campfires, living rooms, and porches) to stages. Connie Regan-Bl…
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Episode 39 - Why STORYTELLING Is Your Most Valuable Skill (Part 1)
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Are you a good storyteller? Do you tell the story behind your art so that the audience undertstands and CONNECTS with your work? Storytelling is the KEY to making people care about WHY you make art and WHAT IT IS YOU'RE TRYING TO SAY with it. People buy the work for the STORY of the art and the maker. If we know storytelling is so important, why do…
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Episode 79: Bear Necessities: Navigating Economic Uncertainy
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The market keeps changing. Luthiers, shop owners, and resellers are doing their best to stay profitable in a economic uncertainty. What are some practical steps to take? Join Rozie and Brandon as they talk with Daniel Jobe of the CPA firm Friedman, Kannenberg & Co., a group that has been serving the music industry for over 30 years. to discuss the …
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Meet Emma Harner, an incredibly talented artist from Nebraska who, unbelievably, has only been playing guitar since the pandemic. Emma's complex playing, a mix of math rock and acoustic fingerpicking, and arresting vocals have earned her over 200,000 followers on Instagram and accolades from numerous guitar heroes. During our chat, we talk about he…
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Not Everything Has to Shine | A Conversation with Luthier Mario Beauregard
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On this episode of Life With Strings Attached, we sit down with luthier Mario Beauregard. An innovative guitar maker whose journey spans rural Canada, the streets of Japan, and a lifetime of travel, music, and craftsmanship. Mario shares how his early life experiences shaped his path, the importance of finding balance as a maker, and the emotional …
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Acclaimed guitarist, educator, songwriter, and all-around-great-human Adam Levy is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast! We talk about his new instrumental album, 'Household.' We discuss the concept behind this record, his desire to expand his band beyond the trio format; the unorthodox recording process he used to make the album; drummer Griffin …
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Dana Bourgeois: 50 Years of Innovation, Tradition, and Tone
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Today’s guest is a true icon in the world of acoustic guitar making. Someone whose influence has quietly shaped the way modern luthiers build, voice, and imagine the steel-string guitar. With over 50 years of experience at the workbench, Dana Bourgeois has carved out a singular path in the craft, blending deep technical knowledge with a relentless …
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Episode 38 - Are you TALENTED, or do you just WORK HARD?
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Can you succeed with HARD WORK ALONE, or do you need TALENT as well? Does TALENT make the difference between being good vs being great? What exactly is the difference between talent, aptitude, and hard work and which do you possess? Join us for a spirited discussion on this topic in today's episode. Plus, MARY IS BACK! To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of…
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In this Down the Road episode, host Laura Boosinger interviews Brandon Johnson, the Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council and the director of The Bluff Mountain Festival. Johnson explains how the annual festival began, when he became involved, and the importance of the music and community. To learn more about the Bluff Mountain Fest…
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Episode 168 - The Best of UK Games Expo 2025
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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In this special post-convention episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we unpack all the chaos and cardboard from UK Games Expo 2025! We hit the NEC halls hard, so hard in fact that our feet are still hurting and Steve caught con-crud, but now we’re back behind the…
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Tradition, Disrupted: Fred Kopo’s Uncompromising Approach to Guitar Making
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In this episode of Life with Strings Attached, I sit down with Fred Pons (also known as Fred Kopo) a deeply respected luthier from France whose journey into guitar making began with what he describes as “a slap of inspiration.” At just 16, a visit to a rural guitar workshop with his teacher changed the course of his life. The smell of wood, the cal…
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Jason is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to interview mandolin great Jacob Jolliff. Over the years, Jolliff has worked with a variety of bands, including Joy Kills Sorry, Yonder Mountain String Band, and his own Jacob Jolliff Band. We talk about his time at Berklee, performing in mandolin competitions, his go-to mandolins (and microphone!) an…
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Polyhedron Collider Live from UK Games Expo 2025
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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2025, the boys are excited to talk about the board games, RPGs and everything else that got opur attention during the press preview, as well as, well the usual nonsense you can expect from PhC! Games Mentioned 02:22 Cubyria - Eccentric Design 05:14 Fathom - Paper Fort Games 07:21 Revelation Games - Prowl 10:10 Altay -…
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For episode 102 of the podcast, I talk with Michel Pellerin, an inspiring guitar maker from Québec. Michel shares his journey, from teaching guitarmaking at lutherie schools to his time at the Godin factory, to developing and teaching his own advanced finishing course. We also dive into his current line of guitars — from parlor to harp — and how he…
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Biography | Mike Sankey: Building What No One Asked For
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This episode is part of a new Biography Edition of Life With Strings Attached, a space to pause and reflect on the people behind the instruments. It's been our experience that these remarkable ideas come from remarkable people, who have a depth and character that cannot be easily distinguished from the things that they create. This Biography Editio…
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The Luthier Next Door | The Under Rocks podcast
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In a quiet wooded neighborhood on the south side of Rockford, there’s a man making magic in his basement workshop. Tom Asher uses the tools, knowledge, and creative skills he’s gathered over a lifetime as a musician, woodworker, and artist -- to craft violins.By Dan Libman, Spencer Tritt, Susan Stephens
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Episode 37 - Barstool Confessions #2 : Surprise Questions w/ Paul & Erik
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BY POPULAR REQUEST, ANOTHER EPISODE OF BARSTOOL CONFESSIONS. Pull up a bar stool next to us, have a beer, and talk about DESIGN, LIFE, PHILOSOPHY, and the emotional nature of CREATIVITY. This episode gets back to our roots where Paul & Erik have a vulnerable and candid discussion on two SUPRISE QUESTIONS (each of us came up with 1 question and DID …
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Dan Furman, PhD: What Brain Signals Teach Us About Music, Focus, and Feeling
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Dan Furman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, Harvard graduate, and co-founder of Arctop, a company developing real-time brain-computer interface software that translates electrical activity from the brain into usable data. In this episode, Dan joins Jamie Gale for a far-reaching conversation about music, emotion, memory, and how we might one day listen to…
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To rebel against musician parents, a young Hank Heaven wanted to be a French chef. But after a serendipitous moment of discovery, they became a Django Reinhardt expert. On Episode #503 of the podcast, Sofia Wolfson interviews Hank about their solo project, touring as a sideman, gypsy jazz, being in a broadway musical, and more. https://hankheaven.c…
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Episode 167 - The UK Games Expo 2025 Preview
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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Its time to get excited for the biggest event on the UK tabletop gaming calendar – UK Games Expo 2025! With the halls of the NEC soon to be packed with cardboard wonders, we’re here to share all the games, events, and surprises we’re hyped to see. From hot new releas…
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Episode 15: Jeff Little: The Blue Ridge Piano Man
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Most folks don’t think of the piano as an instrument in traditional music, but that never stopped Jeff Little from playing throughout his musical career. His introduction to piano came at a very young age in his father's music store in Boone. Jerrell Little, Doc Watson, Wayne Henderson, and others gave Jeff the lessons he would use to carry him thr…
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Rethinking the Electric Guitar with Two of Its Leading Historians: Jan Herbst & Steve Waksman
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Few people have shaped the way we understand the electric guitar like Jan Herbst and Steve Waksman. Both have spent their careers asking deeper questions about sound, design, meaning, and the role of technology in music. Steve is the author of Instruments of Desire, the first major academic study of the electric guitar. Jan is a leading voice in th…
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Today on the podcast, FJ assistant editor Sofia Wolfson interviews legendary songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Dan Reeder. Born in Louisiana, raised in California, and now based in Nuremberg, Germany, Reeder has released several albums of self-recorded music using instruments he’s built himself. On this episode, we talk about wor…
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210 - Chloé Legrand, la guitare est politique
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Dans ce podcast, je discute avec Chloé Legrand, guitariste des Vulves Assassines et de Ayla Millesen.By Guitare Obsession - le podcast par Julien Bitoun
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Episode 78: You asked, we answered.
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Team Omo answers listener submitted questionsBy for Luthiers, by Luthiers
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Episode 36 - Should THE PRICE guide THE DESIGN?
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When you design something, should you be thinking about the final price upfront? Does that help guide you toward a sale of the piece or does that HINDER your thinking, prohibiting you from making AN EVEN BETTER PIECE?? Are we thinking practically about marketing, price point, and MAKING THE SALE, or are we LIMITING OUR CREATIVITY or ability to brea…
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