Guitar Dads
A podcast by guitar dads FOR guitar dads! This is a guitar podcast focused on all things related to guitar dadery - including our favorite guitar dad music, breaking music news, and music-related gear. It's not just a gear podcast and it's not just a music podcast!
Episodes
223 episodes
Leo's Last Stand: G&L shut down / Boss redeems itself with the XS pedals
Matt AND Dave are back this week with another episode! This week, will Fender swoop in to save's Leo's last company? Boss releases some cool new pedals, Live Nation are tone deaf, and RUSH is gonna tour! Please support our sponsor, ...
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Cover Band Confidential Podcast Collab!
We have a very special episode this week and another first for the podcast! It's a collaboration between the Guitar Dads and Cover Band Confidential Podcasts. Adam Johnson from Cover Band Confidential and Matt discuss the new Epiph...
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59:46
Ticketmaster turns a blind eye to scalpers; That 70s Les Paul
This week, is Ticketmaster finally going to get theirs for screwing over consumers for so long? Is Bon Jovi going to come back with Richie? Can Mellencamp still sing? Also, what's your pedal board pleasure and Gibson goes 70s. Pleas...
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57:41
PRS/Gretsch: Bargain Hunter or Budget Buster? | A Reverb Relaunch
This week, the Dads break down two new exciting and (somewhat) budget friendly offering from Gretch and PRS. Does the quality of these live up to the pricetags? Also, Aerosmith and YungBlud, what the hell is going on there? The Dads also pull i...
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Boss Unplugs its Reputation with the PX-1
This week, the Dads weigh in on Boss's latest release. Is it the height of guitar innovation of a dangerous snake in the grass of the guitar world? Also, should AI companies have to pay music publishers royalties? Is using copyrighted music in ...
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54:39
You’re doing it wrong live | Gibson in “trouble” again.
This week, the Dads ask a difficult question: What is YOUR barebones gigging rig? How much do you need to spend to be comfortable gigging? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 ...
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Ultra Luxe or just Ultra Expensive? Definitely maybe a great new Gibson
This week, the Dads discuss some exciting new releases from both Fender AND Gibson, broken Epiphone headstocks, Alter Bridge, David Lee Roth, and EVH's iconic Kramer. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundped...
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51:29
Modelers are cheat codes | Stop filming shows
This week we are talking modelers, has modern technology finally caught up with the real deal? Also, should you bring your phone to a concert and PRS and John Mayer come up with some new colors for the Silver Sky, are they worth their weight in...
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Is innovation in guitar music just a relic of the past?
This week, the Dads tackle an important question concerning today's guitar music: Are there still innovative guitarists out there or is everyone just putting their own spin on what's already been done? Also, Guitar Center tries to be innovative...
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Guitar Heroes or Algorithm Zeros? What's the future of guitar content? | The Prince has gone dark.
This week, the Dads are BACK from vacation and dive deep into what feels like the closing of a massive chapter in rock history. They start with the heartbreaking news of Ozzy Osbourne's death on July 22, 2025, at age 76, coming just 17 da...
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Throwback: "Danish Pete" Honore
This week, we are rewinding back to a past popular episode while the Dads take a much-deserved summer vacation. This one was a great interview with "Danish Pete" Honore of Andertons and internet fame. The Dads had a great conversation with Pete...
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Controversial Contours: PRS' new bulging shred machine
This week, the Dads talk about a lot of new gear including the latest new body shape from PRS, the Herman Li signature guitar and let's just say, it looks happy to see you. Also, new offerings from Fender, but are they just a snooze fest or act...
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50:55
Custom or Cookie-cutter? Why your dream guitar doesn't exist
This week the Dads dive into the listener mailbag to discuss the custom guitar options that somehow still don't exist in 2025, then we tackle the elephant in the room - Jon Bon Jovi's recent live performances and whether age has finally caught ...
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Stadium-Level Tone: The new Helix and an Acoustic Les Paul
This week, the Dads take a deep dive into a bunch of new gear releases including the long awaited Helix 2.0, an acoustic les paul, and Coppersound pedal release speculation. They also talk Guns R Roses (is Axl done) and more AI controversy in m...
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57:52
Distilling musical wisdom with the Bourbon Sons
The Dads are BACK after week off due to Dad duties with another episode! This one features an interview with Dallas and Driz from the band, Bourbon Sons. You may remember Dallas Dwight when he joined the guitar dads over two years ago to talk a...
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The Instagram Guitarist Illusion; JHS comes "clean"
This week, the NOTADUMBLE is NOTWHATYOUTHINK, Instagram guitarists are basically scamming you, AND we crown the best lead singer of the 80s era! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code D...
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Strings of Regret: Your DEEPEST guitar confessions
This week, the Dads go to the listener mailbag and discuss guitar regrets: the missed opportunities, the gear that got way, the bursts you didn't buy! Also, more AI music issues in the news, and a new EVH 5150 amp. Please support ou...
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The BEST dumble or NOTAGOODPEDAL?
This week, the Dads cover some exciting news in the Dadaverse regarding Joe Perry and David Lee Roth, JHS releases another IKEA shocker, Paisely has a new signature, and PRS releases some upgraded amps. The Dads also take a listener question ab...
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Pedal Release! Springing into action with Mark and Steve from Summer School Electronics
This week, the Dads hang with friends of the podcast and awesome pedal makers Mark Turley and Steve Peterson from Summer School Electronics. Check out their new "Spring Break" reverb pedal at www.summerschoolelectronics.com We also ...
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Eddie Wang's unique approach to amplification
This week, the Dads welcome Eddie Wang from Eddie Wang Instruments. Eddie talks us through his unique journey to starting his company and his extremely detailed-oriented approach to building his amazing amps and cabinets. This one gets deep!&nb...
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Getting crazy with Mikko and Jussa from Mad Professor Amplification
This week, the Dads are joined by Mikko Karikko and Jussa Palve of Mad Professor Amplification. Mikko and Jussa discuss all things Mad Professor, including the history of this iconic Finnish amp and pedal company, how they came to acquire it, a...
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56:24
The Ultimate Vintage Marshall Collection with Peter Margolis and Brian Ranks
We have a special episode this week as we are joined by Peter M. Margolis and Brian Ranks, the authors of an absolutely incredible new book documenting their amazing collection of vintage Marshall amps called "Collecting Loud."Brian and ...
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Jamie Muir of Super Cool Pedals tell us the thing we "THNEED"
This week, the Dads are joined by Jamie Muir of Super Cool Pedals. We talk about Jamie's journey in the pedal business, the origin of his superest coolest pedals, the Doors, and more. Check out Super Cool Pedals at: https://supercoo...
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