John Thomas is an author, musician, and professor at Qunnipiac University. He joins me to talk about COVID-19, his new book, and music.http://johnthomasguitar.comYou can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear

Read A Book, Dumb Dumb - Good Omens Part 1

Apr 10th, 2020 25m 32s

I have joined forces with Jospeh O' Rourke to start a new monthly podcast called "Read A Book, Dumb Dumb". This is the intro episode where we discuss what this podcast will be, and the first book that we will be discussing, "Good Omens", by Ne

COVID-19 w/ Amanda Vining

Apr 1st, 2020 25m 32s

Amanda Vining, my sister, joins me to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting the city of Medillin, Colombia. Amanda, her husband Jonathan, and their two children moved to Columbia two years ago. They are part of an organization called 911Life, t

COVID-19 w/ Jason & Mindy Wolfe

Mar 30th, 2020 25m 5s

Jason and Mindy started Life Church nine years ago. They join me to talk about the challenges of continuing to lead a church and keep their church community connected throughout the current mandated quarantine. You can follow Life Church o

COVID-19 w/ Mallory Westcott

Mar 28th, 2020 24m 27s

Mallory works as a medical laboratory scientist in a hospital that has confirmed cases of COVID-19. She joins me for this episode to talk about the testing process for COVID-19, how it is affecting our area, and more.You can follow Let 'Em

COVID-19 w/ Jon Leitzel of The Black Comb

Mar 26th, 2020 47m 50s

Continuing with the COVID-19 series, Jon Leitzel of The Black Comb barber shop joins me to talk about the history of the shop and how COVID-19 is currently affecting his life. You can follow The Black Comb on Instagram at @dablackcombhttp:

COVID-19 w/ JB Brubaker of August Burns Red

Mar 24th, 2020 29m 39s

JB Brubaker joins me to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his band and the music industry, and the release of their new album.You can follow JB at @jbburnsredYou can follow August Burns Red at @augustburnsredwww.augustburnsred.comYo

COVID-19 w/ Kedren Crosby & Sarah Colantonio of Work Wisdom

Mar 22nd, 2020 24m 46s

As my first guests in eight months, Kedren and Sarah join me to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on their business, Work Wisdom. This will be the first in a series of shorter episodes that will feature various guests from different career se

Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal

Aug 13th, 2019 45m 21s

Jason Verlinde, founder of The Fretboard Journal, joins me for episode 44. We chat about the beginnings of The Fretboard Journal, and how it came to be. Jason tells me about some of his most memorable guests and moments throughout the years.

Clifton Worley of The Clifton Worley Show

Jul 31st, 2019 1h 8m

The long awaited, never duplicated, always appreciated: Clifton Worley, joins me for episode 43. We chat about why we spend so much our time putting out podcasts, what music means to us, the community at SNAMM, and more. You can follow Clift

Jon-Paul Painton and John LeClair of Tone Tailors

Jul 16th, 2019 56m 12s

Jon-Paul Painton and John Leclair of Tone Tailors join me for episode 42. We talk about their humble beginnings, their success in the first four years of existence, the evolution of their shop, the ever-changing guitar retail industry, and Joh

Nick Pourfard of Prisma Guitars

Jun 25th, 2019 1h 37m

Nick Pourfard of Prisma Guitars joins me for episode 41. Nick shares about his love of skating, the gruesome injury that kept him away from building guitars, his thoughts on brand logos, his desire to be a multi-disciplined builder, and so muc

John Thomas

May 28th, 2019 58m 19s

John Thomas joins me for episode 40. We chat about his book "Kalamazoo Gals", and the amazing story behind these women who built guitars for Gibson during the World War II era. John poured his heart and soul into this story and it forever imp

Jamie Stillway

May 14th, 2019 1h 6m

Jamie Stillway joins me for episode 39. Jamie is a finger style guitarist who has received many accolades and much adulation for her three self-released albums. We chat about her music, her writing process, her new Maegan Wells guitar, and mo

Madison Roseberry of Kosatka and Rival Colors

May 7th, 2019 1h 23m

Madison Roseberry of Kosatka and Rival Colors joins me for episode 38. We chat about Balaguer Guitars, his music with both Kosatka and Rival Colors, the gear he uses in the studio and live, his writing process, and more. Joe Orourke and Chris

Mark Johnston

Apr 30th, 2019 1h 33m

Mark Johnston joins me for episode 37. We chat about Ambient Noise, his process for writing music for Instagram, guitar gear demos, and some of his favorite gear. Joe and Shari Orourke also join me to help intro the episode, and talk with me

Emily Whitehurst of Survival Guide

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

Emily Whitehurst joins me for episode 36. Emily and I chat about her time with Tsunami Bomb, Action Design, and Survival Guide. We also chat about her future with music and the always changing music scene. Tyler Schouppe also joins me to hel

Matt Wheeler

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 47m

Matt Wheeler joins me for episode 35. We chat about what he's been up to for the past couple of years with his music, our time in The Lancaster music scene, how and why he chooses to play at certain venues, and much more. Joe O' Rourke also jo

Matt Greiner of August Burns Red

Apr 9th, 2019 54m 12s

Matt Greiner joins me for episode 34. We chat about his start with August Burns Red, life outside of the band, and the reason for continuing to play after all these years. We did not talk about Matt's new podcast because it was not yet releas

Michael Ferrari

Apr 2nd, 2019 1h 5m

Michael Ferrari joins me for episode 33. We chat music, creativity, faith, and guitars. Follow Michael on Instagram at @michaelferrarilive and @mammothbandThe song at the end of this episode is "Lay It On Ya" by Michael FerrariFoll

Joy Ike

Mar 26th, 2019 54m 36s

Philadelphia area musician, Joy Ike, joins me for episode 32. Joy shares about her recent speaking opportunities, her background with music, her new album, and more. https://www.joyike.comFollow Joy on Instagram at @joyikemusicThe song

Joseph O'Rourke

Mar 19th, 2019 1h 8m

Joe of Like My Pedals joins me for episode 31. Joe tells me about how he started LMP, and where he hopes to take it in the future. More importantly we chat about a giveaway that we are collaborating on to benefit Guitars For Glory. Also, we

Celisse Henderson

Mar 12th, 2019 1h 3m

Celisse Henderson joins me for episode 30. We chat about her time in broadway, touring with Melissa Etheridge, her guitar rig, her new album, and more.http://celissehenderson.comFollow Celisse on Instagram and Twitter at @celissemusicFo

Hadassah Wilson & Scott Bookman

Mar 5th, 2019 1h

Hadassah Wilson and Scott Bookman of The Vivien Leigh Documentary join me around the dining room table for episode 29. We chat about how VLD formed from an impromptu jam session, Hadassah shares about her lyrical inspiration, and Scott chats a

Kyle McIntyre & Brian Gower of The Tone Jerks and Plane Without A Pilot

Feb 26th, 2019 1h 18m

The Tone Jerks join me for episode 28. We chat about music, podcasts, cursing, puppies, and frigid temperatures.Follow The Tone Jerks on social media at @thetonejerksFollow Plane Without A Pilot on social media at @planewithoutapilotThe