This week we are joined by Josh Staples a bassist/vocalist who plays in The Velvet Teen, The New Trust and sometimes Loma Prieta. In addition to being an all around lovely human, one of Josh's powers is having a conductivity of creative energy

Summer Swee-Singh

Dec 15th, 2023 1h 21m

We are honored to have Summer Swee-Singh with us for this episode. Summer is a highly skilled pianist and composer who has everything from a law degree to playing on stage with one of your favorite indie bands on her resumé. Summer is very humb

Nick Reinhart

Nov 28th, 2023 1h 46m

So nice to be back with all of you. This week we catch up with Nick Reinhart as he returns to chat with us not long after his return from being on tour with DeathGrips for a couple months. He catches us up on how he's been decompressing and get

The Musicians Guild: Gunnar Olsen

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 39m

This week we welcome Gunnar Olsen of Puscifer to The Musicians Guild. Gunnar is a drummer/musician that has recorded/toured with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Big Data and many others. We've known each other for over 20 years since our ba

The Musicians Guild: Tim and Brittany of Catbite

Sep 27th, 2023 1h 39m

This week we caught up with Tim and Brittany of the Philadelphia based band Catbite. We chatted on a relaxed Sunday evening and had a lovely time. Catbite does a really legit modern take on two-tone ska that also conjures punk, soul & new-wave

The Musicians Guild welcomes Jeff Schroeder (The Smashing Pumpkins)

Sep 7th, 2023 1h 41m

This week we have Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins joining us in the hall of discussion. We caught up with Jeff on a day off while in New Mexico on a headlining tour. It was great getting to have such a down to earth chat with someone pl

Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)

Jul 27th, 2023 1h 53m

This week we are blessed to have Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years join us at The Musicians Guild. Casey plays guitar in the band and also has his own pod called The Record Process. In addition to being a musician Casey is also an engineer/pr

Lauren Millar

Jun 29th, 2023 1h 37m

This week we are blessed to have Lauren Millar join us at The Musicians Guild. Lauren works for Billie Eilish as her assistant tour manager and as part of the touring production team. We were blessed to have Lauren as a tour manager for an RX t

Alex Estrada (Pale Moon Ranch Studio)

Jun 15th, 2023 2h 9m

This week we are honored to have Alex Estrada who owns and operates Pale Moon Ranch studio with us at The Musicians Guild. Alex is an engineer, producer and musician. He has made recordings for bands such as Joyce Manor, Touché Amoré, NAILS, an

Rich Balling (The Sound Of Animals Fighting)

Jun 8th, 2023 1h 46m

This week we have with us a bandmate, collaborator and brother to me by the name of Rich Balling. Many of you will know Rich as leader of The Sound Of Animals Fighting but he has also has created projects such as Pyramids and Hospital Gown. In

Lizzie Killian (Teens In Trouble)

Jun 1st, 2023 1h 45m

Greetings to all of you esteemed members of The Guild. This week we are honored to have Lizzie Killian from Teens In Trouble with us. Teens In Trouble are signed to Asianman Records and they have been working hard af. We catch up with Lizzie ri

The Musicians Guild: Isaac Bolivar

May 25th, 2023 1h 20m

Good to be back. This week we have Issac Bolivar joining us in the study. Isaac is a guitarist/musical director from California who has played shows with a diverse list of artists including Seal, Taking Back Sunday and Harry Hudson among others

Field Reports: Brian Diaz (Guitar Tech Blink-182/Fall Out Boy)

May 2nd, 2023 35m 31s

A Field Report from friend of the pod Brian Diaz last summer while he was working with Bush, on tour with Alice In Chains. While he is in the middle of Arkansas he took the time for a chat and we thank him for his Field Report.Learn more about

The Musicians Guild: In the Defense Of Ska.

Mar 9th, 2023 2h 36m

This week we are featuring a nice long conversation with Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis from In The Defense Of Ska podcast. This is one of the longer conversations we've had inside The Guild so if you're on a long drive or have a full day of work

Field Reports: Dave Jun (Guitar tech - Miley Cyrus)

Feb 23rd, 2023 34m 7s

This week we have a Field Report from my fellow Korean-American brother Dave Jun soon after arriving home from a run in South America with Miley Cyrus. He fills us in on an emergency landing their jet had to make upon being struck by lighting i

Field Reports: The Sound Of Animals Fighting tour 2023

Feb 16th, 2023 56m 40s

Greetings wonderful humans. In this episode I take you through vibes and sounds of this last T.S.O.A.F. tour we just finished a couple weeks ago. You'll get a peak inside my routines, habits, and preferences on tour in a style similar to an amu

The Musicians Guild Field Reports

Jan 3rd, 2023 18m 32s

...And 3 days before I leave for tour, we are back! Today's session includes introducing our new 'Field Reports' series and reintroducing myself to your time and attention which I always appreciate. Just in this episode you'll be with me In a d

The Musicians Guild welcomes Megan Holiday (KROQ)

Feb 18th, 2022 3h 5m

This week we are very happy to have radio personality and host Megan Holiday with us. Although Megan is on the other side of the aisle from us musicians, she is part of the crucial balance I speak of where musicians and non-musicians need each

The Musicians Digest: State of Play

Feb 4th, 2022 28m 30s

Another installment of editorial ramblings. I sort out some thoughts on the RE-20 regarding new technologies around music, positions in the music industry, interpersonal band dynamics and Get Back, the film about The Beatles and their recording

The Musicians Guild welcomes Nick Reinhart

Jan 21st, 2022 2h 7m

This intro was a bit longer and I feel like I didn't necessarily do the subject justice. But I'll just keep trying to improve! Toki has made a new bed near my recording desk and has been present for all of the making of this episode.This week

The Musicians Guild welcomes Matt Rubano (Angels & Airwaves/Taking Back Sunday)

Jan 7th, 2022 1h 57m

"Perhaps the mission of an artist is to interpret beauty to people - the beauty within themselves." - Langston Hughes The Earth is changing rapidly. Will we change quick enough with it?No no I haven't totally gone past the point of no return,

The Musicians Guild welcomes Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor)

Dec 31st, 2021 1h 41m

This podcast is brought to you by the rainy and cold Northern California weather. Maximum coziness achieved while putting this episode together, The Musicians Guild hopes you can continue that cozy work.This week we are pleased to welcome Barr

The Musicians Guild welcomes Colin Frangicetto

Dec 24th, 2021 1h 45m

Wishing you all safe travels and mellow times during the holidays. The pod rolls on. This week we have with us a wonderful human called Colin Frangicetto. Colin is guitarist of Circa Survive as well as a visual artist and podcaster. I admire Co

The Musicians Digest: Breakfast Tangents

Dec 17th, 2021 9m 53s

This weeks offering is on par with Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey although it contains many earnest and sincere attempts at articulating something meaningful. A handful of musings, perhaps monologues or intros that never saw life beyond the incub

The Musicians Guild welcomes Will Yip

Dec 3rd, 2021 1h 20m

This week we are honored to have Will Yip with us for an episode of the pod. Will is a drummer and musician who has worked with Lauryn Hill among other artists as well as a Grammy nominated producer who has made records for Circa Survive, Turns