Every podcast needs a Prince episode, right? 

Welcome to Episode 26, affectionately known as the Purple Episode. We talk all things Prince with our two guest hosts, Kyle Harvey and Rahsaan Lacey. Kyle saw him 6 times in one week and Rahsaan is somewhat of a Prince expert. I thought I knew Prince...these guys make me look like a chump.

We review Prince's masterpiece, Purple Rain and end the episode with the solo from "Let's Go Crazy".

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The amazing Tim Stewart is on the show for Episode 25! 

We talk about his career as a sideman, his (very) original music with KNIVES, and much more! 

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Welcome to Episode 24!

Matt and I are back from vacation and excited to bring you guys an action-packed episode. 

First, Matt and I talk about one of the worst tribute bands he's ever seen. Then, we dive into all things vocals! Mics, lessons, techinques, and more!

We review Journey's Evolution and Neal Schon's solo in "Lights". Plus, we talk about another epic solo in Michael Bolton's version of "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay". Who played it? You'll have to listen to find out.

After, we interview Ryan Strain. Ryan's an amazing vocalist who is currently in Recode The Subliminal. Don't let the metal scare you away, this dude can croon with the best of them as well. 

See below for all the links to the amazing music discussed in this episode.

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Episode 23 features Rusty Cooley, quite possibly one of the most advanced guitar players alive. 

Don't his chops fool you, though! Rusty is one of the nicest guys in the world. We get into all kinds of topics including what led him to the guitar, why people look down on "shred" guitar, and much more!

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Joel Hoekstra returns for Episode 22!

We caught up with Joel at the Sheraton before his July 4th gig with Whitesnake at the PNC Pavilion here in Charlotte. We chat about how a typical day goes for him on tour. Plus how he stays mentally, spiritually, and musically sharp in the chaos of the road.

After, we return to Matt's rehearsal space for a more standard talk show where we review Nothing But Thieves' debut album, and Dime's solo from Pantera's "Art of Shredding". We also do a live test of the Kemper Profiling amp!

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Episode 21 is with one of the best drum instructors around...Mr. Mike Johnston! 

We get into tons of great stuff including his most embarrassing gig ever (and much more)! 

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This week Matt's buddy Mark joins us to talk about GNAir, painting guitars, and the recent death of the great Vinnie Paul.

Check out the Les Paul Matt build that we talk about in this episode, as well as our usual links to the album review and solo of the week.

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This week we have Bandzoogle's own Dave Cool on the show!

Dave is the Director of Artist & Industry Outreach at Bandzoogle, so he was a great choice for a killer interview! We talk all about what any artist needs to have a strong online presence and grow their brand through all the modern tools available today.

Bandzoogle is the website provider we use and trust to host our own website. They're also our very first sponsor! Check them out, they're an amazing company.

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Episode 18 is here!

Hard to believe when been doing the show for 18 weeks already. 

Matt and I talk about some things that have been on our mind concerning the standard recording process and how to conduct the best band rehearsals. Plus our usual segments (including the newest - Product Spotlight) are here as always! Check out the links below to hear all the things we discuss on the show.

Episode 17 features one of my favorite guitar players of all time, Greg Howe.

Greg is a monster player with extremely unique phrasing and a passionately creative way of approaching music. He's backed up some superstars (Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake to name just a few) and we get into all of it!

There's a lot of valuable information for any musician in this episode (it's not all guitar!), so let's get after it.

Enjoy the show!