Best Pickup Artist Podcasts (2024)

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13195: What Defines A Hero 2:50

4h ago2:50

2:50

Hey there, hero! Creative types have no guarantees. Actors, voice talent, writers...have no tried and true template to follow for success. Almost everything about our journey is unknown. We have no idea what's coming. And that can be scary. It can be frustrating. It can be daunting. But...it is heroic. Not everyone can do it. But you can. And I wan…

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13194: Don't Let Frustration Color Your Pickups 2:18

10d ago2:18

2:18

Hey there, hero! That moment before you launch into a pickup sets the scene for how that pickup goes. And it needs to match the original voice work in terms of tone, energy, emotion and volume. And if your feelings, your mouth, your face or anything else is affected by that frustration or anger, or somehow isn't keyed to the lovely and unique momen…

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13193: Hopper Stone Has An Announcement 15:00

2d ago15:00

15:00

Hey there, hero! The United States Federal Trade Commission requires that businesses who show their clients achieving things that require engagement, study, dedication, hard work and a fair amount of luck, and whose other customers likely have varying results...they have to disclose something. It's along the lines of "YMMV." Your Mileage May Vary. …

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13192: How NOT To Track Your Artistic Job Search 5:19

22d ago5:19

5:19

Hey there, hero! How we go about finding work is a fair bit different from the average Indeed.com job applicant. They will track their progress through the job search process in one way... ...and we are completely different. And for once, we have less work to do than they do. You might think you need to track your auditions and clip submissions...a…

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Matt Bruck EVH Gear launches Wolfgang Van Halen's SA 126 34:02

6d ago34:02

34:02

Matt Bruck started working as Eddie Van Halen’s guitar tech in 1990, and was Eddie’s business partner at the inception of EVH Gear in 2004. After Eddie’s untimely passing in 2020 it was announced that Matt and Wolfgang Van Halen would be running the company, continuing its legacy and looking to the future. Matt joins us to talk about the launch of …

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13191: What Opportunity Is Wearing And Sounds Like When It Shows Up 3:21

29d ago3:21

3:21

Hey there, hero! We tend to hear the word "opportunity" and dress it up big time, expecting glitzy as opposed to basic work or work that prepares us for further opportunity. Opportunities show up in various heights and widths and various levels of glamour. Sometimes, they are awesome and legendary. But sometimes, they show up very calmly, ready to …

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13190: One Way To Lean In To The Moment Of Creation 3:45

1M ago3:45

3:45

Hey there, hero! You're at that delicious moment...a blinking cursor, or waiting for the 2nd to call the cast and crew to quiet on the set, or the first moment you've opened a new audio or video recording window... ...how do you feel? Fearful? Anxious? At sea? Completely and utterly confident? Or maybe, simply excited. Anticipating action. About to…

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13189: Your Demos Should Not Be Rushed. Or Crowdsourced. 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

Hey there, hero! There are great MeetUp groups (like our beloved Voices Anonymous here in LA)... ...and then there are MeetUp groups that are not so great. I know they meant well, but still... Joining a MeetUp group, creating content to be used in a VO demo and sharing among members is possibly the worst strategy I've ever heard. And I got invited …

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13188: Success-ful Doesn't Mean Mistake-free 4:38

2M ago4:38

4:38

Hey there, hero! Feel free to wake up every morning and give yourself a break. You are fallible. Don't assume that with experience, even a great amount, comes perfection. Even if you have years of mastery, you can still make a simple mistake. And it doesn't mean anything other than you're a human being. You're going to make mistakes. Forever. Learn…

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13187: You Might Want To Listen To What Jodi Picoult Has To Say 4:19

2M ago4:19

4:19

Hey there, hero! This episode is a simple reminder that some data is visible, and some data is hidden. You likely know who your haters are - and you might not know how many people love you. Is this something you might be missing on a fairly regular basis? The people who love you for who you are, as opposed to those who don't? Let me know in the com…

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13186: What You Can And Cannot Effing Change 4:40

2M ago4:40

4:40

Hey there, hero! I'm now subscribed to two newsletters I cannot quit. One is from James Clear, and the other is from Mark Manson. Mark is the one that can't stop using the F word in his book titles. But that bit of profanity can distract you from the power of his writing. And in particular, the writing in his weekly newsletter. In a recent edition,…

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13185: A Mistake About Predicting Your Future You Can Easily Avoid 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

Hey there, hero! We get comfy when we have a pattern to look at: we create a life for ourselves, we get into a habit, we get systems in place and we think that's it. It's never going to change. What we have now is what we will always have, good and bad. But is that really true? Does what we have now somehow predict what we'll have in the future? Is…

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13184: Keeping All Your Audiobook's Voices Straight 5:37

3M ago5:37

5:37

Hey there, hero! Had a great time on the VOBB (VO Booth Besties) with Jen, Jen and Aleesha: https://www.boothbesties.com/ ...and I had the chance to answer some questions from the attending audience of VO talent. One question that came up was "How do you keep all the voices you create for the characters in an audiobook straight? How do you avoid us…

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13183: Scheduling Success (Or Failure) 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

Hey there, hero! One of the most satisfying things that can happen to us is that all goes according to plan. That you set up a process, and you follow the path, you execute the steps, and it works out perfectly. But ask yourself: how often does that really happen? Not very often, if at all, I would think. It's really difficult, given all the variab…

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13182: Is It Too Late For You? 6:10

3M ago6:10

6:10

Hey there, hero! This episode is for you if you feel like you missed the boat. That you're too old to be the artist you want to be. So... We tell ourselves the stories we hear from others. It's convenient and reliable. Sometimes. But sometimes, the stories we tell ourselves are different from the conventional wisdom. And it's actually all a choice.…

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13181: That Moment When You're Just About To Hit REC 4:25

3M ago4:25

4:25

Hey there, hero! The little moments in life when we do what we do as performers...record an audition, narrate a chapter in an audiobook, self-tape an on-camera audition...they are juicy, aren't they? I'm wondering what goes through your head, just as you're about to start. To take that "blank page" and add content to it. To change it from nothing t…

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Iconic Guitar Collaborations GSP #248 57:16

3M ago57:16

57:16

There is jamming and then there is collaboration. The Iconic Series Team assemble to discuss their favourite collaborative projects. Some are massive, others more intimate. Many of these projects were inspired by a greater cause. One in particular will require all the hairspray you can find and all the notes you can play! All of them feature amazin…

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13180: Two Ways You Can Buy Back Your Time 3:58

4M ago3:58

3:58

Hey there, hero! If there's one thing we don't have enough of, it's time. But there are ways to guard your time and protect what you have. You can even take steps to re-claim that precious commodity. One is fairly obvious. The other can feel a bit dangerous. A bit risky. I'd like to set your mind at ease about that "dangerous, risky" one. How do yo…

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Artist Guitars AT73 Review GSP #247 17:28

4M ago17:28

17:28

Matt reviews the Artist AT73, test driving it in the studio and live on stage. This modern flavoured T-style six string features top end specs at a very friendly price. Is it too good to be true? https://www.artistguitars.com.au/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott…

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13179: See How Easy It Is To Create A Scam Project On ACX 4:55

4M ago4:55

4:55

Hey there, hero! Our NarrateYourOwnBook.com training course, designed for authors who want to be the voice of their own books, has a lesson in it that shows them how to "claim their title" from Kindle and start the process of producing the audiobook version of their book on ACX. You'd think you'd need some sort of permission to claim a title, but y…

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70 Years of the Fender Stratocaster with Tim Shaw GSP#246 33:53

4M ago33:53

33:53

In this episode, we dive deep into rock 'n' roll history with none other than Tim Shaw, Chief Engineer Guitar at Fender, as our guide. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar, Shaw takes us on a journey through seven decades of Strat goodness. Drawing on decades of experience, Tim is warm and knowledgeable - a f…

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13178: Advice, Please: Switching Seats From Teacher To Student? 3:51

4M ago3:51

3:51

Hey there, hero! I'm just starting the process of taking a course, and I'm looking for advice from you. Whether you formally teach others or not, we all make the move from showing others how to do something to learning how to do things ourselves. What do you do to be as open as possible to the great things headed your way? How do you combat the ass…

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Star Wars and Guitars with Gabe Bott of Blastpoints 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

Happy May the Fourth!! Are there guitars in a galaxy far, far away? The answer is yes! Gabe Bott - musician, composer and co-host of the Blastpoints Podcast - joins us to talk about the use of guitars in the Star Wars cinematic and streaming releases, bands reinventing the classic John Williams themes, his own arrangements and compositions for Blas…

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13177: I'm Sure They Mean Well, But...No. 5:53

4M ago5:53

5:53

Hey there, hero! This episode is a quick reminder that there are a lot of ways to go about doing things in our business. Some are pretty good. Some are uh-MAZE-ing. But some...um, no. Just no. Can you see what's very wrong with the process I came across in the Meetup profile I talk about? Let me know in the comments below. REQUEST: Please join this…

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Iconic Live Albums 1:56:31

4M ago1:56:31

1:56:31

From Ace to Zorn and Adams to Zeppelin we check out our favorite 11 live albums with killer guitar playing...plus bonus Neil Diamond! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head o…

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13176: Ruts and Goal Trauma 6:15

5M ago6:15

6:15

Hey there, hero! It's easy to get into a rut. You get used to doing something, you're not challenged any longer, and it starts feeling monotonous. Even if your goal was to create a reliable ritual. It just gets old. You get stuck. Then Ajarae Coleman jumped in with a new concept. You try to shake things up, and strike out for something more challen…

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13175: You Never Forget Your First Time 4:23

5M ago4:23

4:23

Hey there, hero! The number one answer to the question I ask when I'm trying to gauge a student's concerns about learning, "What are you most worried about?" is so interesting. And we don't really think about that one moment, that one concern, that everyone in the world has also experienced. It's a universal. And if you give this momentous occasion…

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13174: Grammar Girl, Audiobook Narration and The Public Domain 32:33

5M ago32:33

32:33

Hey there, hero! If you're as big a fan of language, expression, narration and audiobooks as I am, and if you care about proper usage and what is required to do your own public domain audiobook narration, this is the episode for you. I had a chance to spend some time with Mignon Fogarty, discussing all that and more. Enjoy this visit with one of my…

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13173: Overwhelmed By Excellent Choices? 4:45

5M ago4:45

4:45

Hey there, hero! Ever been in the situation where you have an abundance of great choices? An embarrassment of riches when it comes to solutions, any one of which would be great? Does it stop you from making a decision on which to choose? I mean, how often do you have a bunch of options...that are all good? Here's a hall pass for choosing any one of…

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Iconic Guitar in the Movies 1:12:20

5M 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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13172: Know Your Brand, But Don't Let It Limit You 5:10

5M ago5:10

5:10

Hey there, hero! Knowing your brand is essential, but once we determine the boundaries of our brand we might mistakenly misuse that knowledge. In this episode, I'm going to give you two examples around opportunities and your brand. Your brand can be your first filter, but then...I have a secret weapon for you. And it depends who is asking - if you'…

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

5M 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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13171: A Simple Shift For Your Mental Health 4:04

6M ago4:04

4:04

Hey there, hero! Does the world these days tend to make you angry? I know there are aspects of our existence that piss me off. And I want to delete those things. Don't you? James Clear helped set me straight. You know, the guy who wrote Atomic Habits? He got me again this week with something in his newsletter. Once you hear it (I repeat it, it's so…

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13170: Your Brand: On-Camera vs. Audiobook Auditions 3:46

6M ago3:46

3:46

Hey there, hero! The consideration you make for a single role in an on-camera or stage opportunity and the many many characters you might play in an audiobook... ...means your personal brand is likely going to be less of a discriminator. You're not auditioning for that one character. You're auditioning for the entire cast. Once you let that marinat…

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13169: Measure Twice, Cut Once 6:21

6M ago6:21

6:21

Hey there, hero! My grandfather was a funny, smart cookie. He wasn't a performer, rather my grandfather was a plumber. I'm not really shocked anymore at how many lessons I learned from him, even though he was a tradesman, about how to execute my occupation and run my business. One of the basic rules he lived by was to be damn sure he had a measure …

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

6M 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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13168: Celebrate Both Your Highlight Reel AND Your Blooper Reel 3:02

6M ago3:02

3:02

Hey there, hero! Everybody makes mistakes. Everybody fails at things. All. The. Time. Instead of being solely embarrassed about it, and fearful that failure might become the norm, why not make light of your mistakes? Even...celebrate them? You'll hear what I did in this episode. Sound familiar? How did you handle it? Let me know in the comments bel…

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

6M 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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13167: The Choices We Have When "Life Happens" 7:03

7M ago7:03

7:03

Hey there, hero! We may not have control over what happens to us in life. Sometimes, it's our doing. Sometimes, life happens with no input from us. And although we might not be the cause of some event in our life, there is one thing that we can control: how we react to it. And I'm telling you, your choices on how to react are far more numerous than…

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Introducing - The Guitar Quiz Podcast 10:21

7M 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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13166: Breathe Easy 6:53

7M ago6:53

6:53

Hey there, hero! This one is worth listening to without the distraction of video. Wear headphones or earbuds, seat them properly and listen. And, I'm gonna warn you. I tear up a bit in this podcast episode. Because of the power of human breathing. How breaths are used run the gamut from comedic to tragic to frantic to romantic. And I'm on a mission…

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

7M 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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13165: The One Question You Need To Ask When Staring Down A Problem 4:20

7M ago4:20

4:20

Hey there, hero! It's a pretty simple question, but we might fly right by it because we see it as a huge issue. We face things all the time that have the potential of being an issue... ...but it might be worth taking a moment and determining whether it's actually real or not. When you're worried about something...take a moment and survey whether yo…

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NAMM 2024 - the hits! GSP #240 1:17:52

7M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

NAMM 2024 was massive! Matt is joined by Rob Rhodes and Gabor Josika in another 'Iconic Series' roundtable discussing the biggest hits at NAMM, honourable mentions and couple of recent 'not exactly NAMM releases'. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology…

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13164: What Does "Game Changer" Mean To You? 3:41

7M ago3:41

3:41

Hey there, hero! We hear the phrase "game changer" all the time. And we take for granted that it's a major shift that leads to a victory. Is that always what it means? And is it always huge, monumental or unexpected? I'd love to know how you define a game-changing moment or development or shift. Can you even recognize it? When you haven't experienc…

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13163: A Bend In The Road Is Not The End Of The Road, Unless... 3:45

8M ago3:45

3:45

Hey there, hero! The rest of that quote (from Helen Keller) is really important to know. Life in general, and our chosen path in life (being an artist) specifically, has some twists and turns in store for us. Some unexpected stops, some uphill climbs and some out of control skids. Some bends in the road. Unless...you are watching, vigilant and prep…

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Iconic Tones - the players, tracks and tools that changed the game. GSP#239 1:33:48

8M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

On this Iconic Series episode Matt, Rob & Gabor choose six guitarists known for crafting unique tones. Zappa, The Edge, Santana, Stevens, Knopfler and May all get a run with honourable mentions to Young, Slash and an excellent list of suggestions from GSP listeners. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Sho…

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13162: Self-Care And The Hills You Choose To Die On 6:25

8M ago6:25

6:25

Hey there, hero! Taking care of ourselves is paramount - as actors, voice talent, writers and other creatives, we don't have an office infirmary and an in-person support community when we are in need of self-care. And one area where your personal mental and physical health can be threatened is when you choose to disagree with someone's point of vie…

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Fender Jazzmaster - Review and Giveaway GSP#238 12:17

8M ago12:17

12:17

Matt takes Fender's Player series Jazzmaster for a spin on stage and in the studio for this Guitar Speak Podcast review. Thanks to Fender Australia, we are giving away this very guitar. Entries close Jan 30 AEST. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guit…

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13161: Do You Insist On Avoiding Repeat Performances? 6:04

8M ago6:04

6:04

Hey there, hero! I feel like I'm a weird artist. When I'm designing a performance, I work toward something that I can rely on, in a character, in business, in life, and then, if I can, lathering, rinsing and repeating. And I feel like I'm in the minority - I see most other artists achieving great performances, and then instead of repeating those pe…

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