Best Scott Ryan Podcasts (2024)

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What Guitar Hero would make the best president? 1:18:03

6h ago1:18:03

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we take our politics to the literal woodshed and discuss what guitar heroes would make the best presidents! Would we be better off under president George Lynch or President DeMartini? What is better a Jake E Lee/ Zakk Wylde ticket or a Schon/Lukather ticket? We discuss! Subscrib…

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Ep. 272 - Ripclaw Gets All My Money - with Evan Shaner 56:18

4h ago56:18

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We're back! This episode Scott and Ryan chat with Evan "Doc" Shaner at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024. The guys enjoy a 114 proof Old Grandad bottled-in-bond and chat about growing up comic strip kids, getting into comics, working on your dream projects and much more.

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Can an Artist keep any sort of mystique in an over sharing world? 1:08:32

7d ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore whether or not the current era of ultra engagement with fans is good for either the artist or the fan. Would it be better to keep some things out of the public eye? We discuss. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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The view of a Drummer/Producer with Tom Frost 1:46:14

14d ago1:46:14

1:46:14

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we go behind the scenes of a pro Drummer and Producer as we talk to Tom Frost about his experience in the music scene. We go deep into the keys of a producer's ear, and talk about what the future holds for Rock music!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is playing guitar a luxury activity? 1:03:03

23d ago1:03:03

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether playing guitar is a luxury activity for the wealthy much like Golf or Tennis. Or does it belong to the everyman instead? Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When your favorite band is ruined by massive success! 1:07:10

28d ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what happens when a band hits its commercial zenith and then proceeds to crash and burn creatively (I'm looking at you Metallica!). Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The importance of a great producer! 59:47

1M ago59:47

59:47

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how a great producer can make or break a recording, and talk about what it is that they do exactly! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is Image Everything in Rock? 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss the importance of image in Rock and defend bands that were wrongly accused of being all flash and no substance. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Metronome VS Paul Gilbert 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we take Paul Gilbert to task for his pot shots at the metronome! We also give the real lowdown on how to develop your improvisational chops! Subscribe today!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Best of Rock Guitar Confidential "Top 5 Guitarists of all time!" 51:29

2M ago51:29

51:29

Send us a text In this best of episode, we rank the top five guitarists of all time! Did we nail it? Were we way off? You decide!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Grunge-pocalypse vs Garth-pocalypse 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we discuss which is more responsible for the death of Rock music. Was it the flannel wearers of the cowboy hats that did our favorite music in? Also, we get in the way back machine and look at some classic guitar ads from the Sears catalog circa 1988!…

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Rock Guitar Confidential best of "Why Can't Rock Be Fun?" 46:52

3M ago46:52

46:52

Send us a text On this episode of the r Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit the episode "Why can't Rock be fun?" Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Teaching challenging students and Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds Tour 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who is to blame when students don't learn. We also talk about our feelings on Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham taking on Van Halen classics on the Best of All Worlds tour. Is it disrespectful to play those songs without Alex and Eddie? Liste…

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We react to Rick Beato's reasons why new music sucks! Our take! 1:03:15

4M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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An unusually sunny future for guitar, upbeat takes from Fender's CEO! 51:54

5M ago51:54

51:54

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we look at an extremely sunny set a data laid out by Fender's CEO. Time to start feeling upbeat about the future!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Life in the time of really popular, but terrible art with special guest Jude Morgan! 59:55

5M ago59:55

59:55

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we are joined by Ex Aegis singer Jude Morgan to discuss how it seems that the most popular music is terrible, J-Lo and AI's impending art apocalypse. Check it out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Are we in the end times of Music retail? 1:12:38

5M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we react to the closing of Sam Ash, Watermelon Music and the impending demise of Guitar Center and ask if this is the end of the line for brick and mortar music retail!!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is AI the biggest threat to the future of music? 1:00:06

6M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Send us a text In this episode we discuss the threat and promise of AI and its effect on music and the arts. Is there no hope left? Find out here!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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J-Lo's 20 million dollar album 58:27

6M ago58:27

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Send us a text In this episode we explore what might cause a pop star to spend 20 million dollars of their own money to make and album. We also discuss the challenges of music marketing and musics place in pop culture.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Aging gracefully in Rock! 45:03

6M ago45:03

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Send us a text In this episode we explore whether or not it is possible to age gracefully in the Rock world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Modern concert going do's and don'ts! 59:06

7M ago59:06

59:06

Send us a text In this epidsode we go over the code of conduct fro modern concert going!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Discovering new music with Ryan and Scott! 45:55

7M ago45:55

45:55

Send us a text In this episode we talk about some new music that you need to hear. We also discuss how the challegnes of discovering great new artists in the I-Phone world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Does every genre eventually become Jazz? 56:41

7M ago56:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we talk about whether every genre is doomed to eventually become niche, no matter how popular it is now.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is controversy a critical part of Rock and Roll? 56:39

7M ago56:39

56:39

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we talk about whether or not Rock should be family friendly or if controversy is critical to being a rocker.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When legends give up creatively. 47:31

8M ago47:31

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Send us a text In this episode we dissect the thought of guitarist Traci Guns when he talks about Kirk Hammett calling it a day creatively. What to do when legends sandbag it!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Loving bands everyone hates, and hating bands everyone loves! 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about what it's like to love bands that everyone seems to hate and hate on bands that for some reason are universally loved. How to navigate it when you are on the wrong side of pop cultures norms.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Why Brad Tolinski? Why? 52:08

8M ago52:08

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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confinetial Podcast we take former Guitar World Editor to task for his thoughts on the 90's. Also, are band meet and greets worth the money? Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Do you YouTube? Should you!? 45:24

8M ago45:24

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Send us a text On this episode we discuss whether or not YouTube actually makes life better for us guitar players. And if so, what is the best way to use this resource!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Musician vs Celebrity 46:45

9M ago46:45

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we examine the difference between being a Musician and a Celebrity. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Non-Rock musicians Rock players should know! 47:21

9M ago47:21

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore non Rock players all Rock Guitarists should check out! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar-latans, calling out guitar charlatans! 42:17

9M ago42:17

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Send us a text In this episode we take Esteban to task along with other guitar charlatans! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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80's Metal stars, where are they now! 50:35

9M ago50:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we track down those lost stars from yesteryear and see what they are up to! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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How many original members does it take to get to the real band? 49:29

10M ago49:29

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Send us a text In this episode we explore exactly how many original members it takes for us to consider a band legit. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What the kids are listening to part 2 44:52

10M ago44:52

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit and learn more of what the kids are listening to and discuss, for no particular reason, why it is important to be a good musician!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Being a pro musician and the importance of supporting art! 52:44

10M ago52:44

52:44

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what it means to be a pro musician and talk about why it matters to support the art that you love!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar Culture References that you have to get! 1:06:04

10M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we dive into guitar culture references that every guitarist must understand!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Interview with Songwriter and Producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince 1:56:02

11M ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go behind the curtain of writing and recording songs with songwriter and producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince to learn about the creative process!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Underrated and overrated guitarists! 52:32

11M ago52:32

52:32

Send us a text In this episode we explore what guitarists are overrated, what guitarists are underrated and which are just right rated!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Which bands will scientifically make you sad or angry? 1:09:49

11M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Send us a text In this episode we look scientifically at what emotional impact certain band's music has on their listeners.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Songs we love but can never hear again! 37:38

11M ago37:38

37:38

Send us a text In this episode we grapple with the feeling of loving a song and yet never wanting to hear that song again!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Why make art when nobody cares and AI will do it anyway! 51:48

11M ago51:48

51:48

Send us a text On this episode we talk about why make art when the likelihood of it breaking into the public spotlight is low and there is no money in it. We also talk about how the rise of AI will affect artists going forward.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Shredding on Guitar is playing with feeling! 45:04

12M ago45:04

45:04

Send us a text On this episode we go right at the misunderstanding that shredding on guitar is devoid of feeling. We talk about what it really means when we say playing with feel!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Queensryche live review and the importance of guitar solos! 48:04

12M ago48:04

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Send us a text In this episode we review the Queensryche show from the Digital Noise Alliance tour and go into why guitar solos are so very important!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What in the world is Dad rock? 48:12

1y ago48:12

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Send us a text In this episode we decide whether or not there is any kind of rock that isn't considered Dad rock!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Guitar Headlines Today! 59:08

1y ago59:08

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Send us a text In this episode we visit the newsroom to explore some of the latest headlines in the guitar world!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Interview with Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu 1:05:19

1y ago1:05:19

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Send us a text This week we interview Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu and talk about his influences on guitar, the bands early days, teaching and the new Heaven's Edge record!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What kind of guitar player are you? 46:34

1y ago46:34

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Send us a text In this episode we try to define what it means to be a beginner, intermediate and advanced player. We also explore what kind of skill set should be associated with each level and how to get there!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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This is not the future I signed up for! 53:21

1y ago53:21

53:21

Send us a text In this episode we explore the challenges of navigating the music scene in 2023 and explore how life has changed since we were young players.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Rusty Cooley interview 53:57

1y ago53:57

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Send us a text In this episode we welcome special guest Rusty Cooley and get his perspective on playing and teaching music, his thoughts on the importance of gear and his current projects.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Edge of Paradise Guitarist Dave Bates interview 1:22:29

1y ago1:22:29

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Send us a text In this episode we get the low down on Edge of paradise guitarist Dave Bates career, recording approach, gear and memories of attending GIT on this episode of Rock Guitar Confidential.By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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