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The Tone Mob Podcast

Blake Wyland & Sound Talent Media

The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people"s lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect

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76:30

Oneder Boy Forever: Nick Diener on Pedals, Punk, and...

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Blake is joined once again by Nick Diener—founder of Oneder Effects and guitarist/vocalist for The Swellers—for a wide-ranging chat that hits everything from vintage SGs and Freebird lore to dad life, Discord burnout, and the existential dread of messy workspaces.Nick shares stories of playing Gary Rossington’s actual guitars, visiting Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, building pedals in cluttered chaos, and trying to stay creative in a post-pandemic industry hit hard by tariffs and uncertainty

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66:41

He Was Supposed to Be a Welder. Now He’s Onstage....

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2025/05/13

In this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland is joined by Amico Demuzio—pedal steel guitarist and multi-instrumentalist for Charles Wesley Godwin’s band. They dive into Amico’s unexpected journey from welding school dropout to full-time touring musician, fueled by a love for lap steel, vintage Peavey amps, and weird-sounding pedals.If you’re a gearhead, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into: Boss Slicers, Jerry Garcia tones, Kernum pedals, amp plugins that sound freakishly real, and why

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70:03

Ghost Jams & "Fake" Bands: Inside the World of TopHouse

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2025/05/05

On this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, Blake is joined by Jesse and William of Top House for a conversation that starts with a ghost in the machine and ends somewhere between band mythologies and pizza philosophies. They unpack the chaotic beauty of songwriting, the grimy reality of touring (spoiler: pee when you can), and why having a fake country band called “Cornfield Boys” might just be the secret to creative freedom. The trio riffs on everything from the dark arts of social media algorithms

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68:12

Steve Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate: Chasing Tone, &...

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2025/04/28

This week on The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland sits down with Steve Cobucci — guitarist, gear junkie, and founding member of Wolves at the Gate — to talk about the beautiful mess that is making music for a living.Steve kicks things off with the story of his first guitar: a classical hand-me-down from his mom, followed by a hard-earned Gibson Les Paul — because if you're gonna make noise, you might as well do it right. From his beloved B-52 tube amp to his first Tube Screamer, Steve proves that

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88:08

A Strange Trip w/ Mike Lawson of MMR

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2025/04/21

From Garage Bands to Gibson: Mike Lawson’s Wild Ride Through the Music Industry In this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland sits down with Mike Lawson—musician, publisher, gear designer, and all-around music industry lifer. From his early days jamming in Florida to shaping the future of music education and publishing, Mike's career has spanned decades of innovation, reinvention, and pure love for the craft. They dive deep into the golden era of guitar shops, the digital revolution that

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73:05

Charles Manson & The Beach Boys

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2025/04/18

I've been working on this for months now, and it is finally here! Introducing my new podcast that I created with my friend, business partner, and Tone Mob Podcast alumni, Scott Marquart. If you like the... odd side of music, you'll enjoy these tales.You can find Tape Spaghetti on the same platforms you get The Tone Mob Podcast as well as video episodes on YouTube. Here is the description for this episode that I copied from the main TS feed: This week on Tape Spaghetti, Blake & Scott unravel one

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78:24

Chase Bliss + Analogman

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2025/04/15

On this episode of the podcast I have my good buddy Joel Korte of Chase Bliss back on the podcast to tell the tale of how he and the legendary AnalogMike came together to create the Brothers AM. We also get into some of the behind the scenes details of how Chase Bliss operates, and the harsh realities Joel & Co have had to navigate. It ain't all sunshine and rainbows, but it is fascinating! Enjoy! Check it out HERE https://www.chasebliss.com/brothers-am Support The Show And Connect! The Text

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66:28

(low before the breeze) Andrew Spann

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2025/04/08

Andrew Spann is a guitarist/musician/frontman for the band low before the breeze. I met Andrew through the podcast itself, and I really, really enjoy the band's output. Plus being a gearhead, he was a natural fit for the show!We discuss Andrew's early experiences with music, the role of gear in his creative process, and the development of his vocal techniques. The conversation also gets into the personal themes present in their music, the collaborative dynamics within the band, and the challenges

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52:22

Bryan Giles of Red Fang

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2025/04/01

On this episode of the podcast I experience another one of those "pinch me" moments!Red Fang has been a huge influence on me in both a musical sense and in some of my personal gear choices. Bryan and I discuss a whole bunch of stuff on this slightly condensed episode, including: Soundgarden, and their influence on the band The Sunn Beta Lead Amplifier (of course) Intra-band creative conflict and how to manage it Tuner pedals Weird books and their influence Recording to tape vs digitally A

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70:54

Diet Coke & Detailing w/ Emily Wolfe

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2025/03/25

Emily Wolfe has returned for another episode!Since I have her by herself this time, I wanted to chat with her about her career since we recorded her last solo episode. There is a ton of "life" talk on this episode as we get caught up, and we cover a ton of ground including: Her new Tone Pack with STL Tones The importance of separation in personal and professional life Creativity can be sparked by discipline, not just inspiration. The challenge of writing "happy" songs Transitioning to being

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58:26

Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls

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2025/03/17

The Bouncing Souls are an iconic melodic punk band from New Jersey. They are a personal favorite of mine and have been for over 20 years.Pete is also the owner of what I consider to be one of the raddest guitars in music history. It is a 1979 White Les Paul Custom that has the most iconic legit playwear that I have ever seen! We talk about that and a lot of other stuff like: The early days of the Bouncing Souls Recording music is a collaborative process that requires understanding the dynamics

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72:58

Jinna Kim, The "Secret" Weapon of Meris

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2025/03/11

If you love guitar, gear, synths, or effects pedals... There is a good chance that you have heard of the company Meris. Meris makes some of the most awesome signal processing/producing devices that are currently available on the market. I absolutely love their stuff! And if you know about Meris, then you have been exposed to Jinna's incredible handiwork on the brand, the wonderfully inspired launch material, user interfaces, and so so much more. She doesn't do a ton of interviews, so it was an

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84:05

Tracii Guns of LA Guns

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2025/03/03

What an episode!!!! Today I'm talking to Tracii from LA Guns!I start off with telling Tracii a little tale from my childhood that centers around his band. It is quite a fond rock'n'roll memory for me. (I think you'll appreciate it.) We dive right into some gear talk, and the first subject might be a little bit surprising. Along the way we discuss the joy of pursuing a career that aligns with personal interests, the importance of recognizing one's mental wiring when choosing a career path, and

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88:34

"The Broken Bottle Beatdown" w/ Rev. Peyton

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2025/02/24

WOW. That is first word that came to mind when I went to write this episode description because this episode is AWESOME.Reverend Peyton is well known as a master of slide guitar and country-blues style music. But the man is quite simply a guitar and music obsessive. You are going to love this episode. We talk about things like: A brawl that involved Fletcher from Pennywise, Alesana, and a half-blind Reverend Peyton. (You need to hear this story!) The "vocal" quality that is unique to

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75:52

Can We Retire? w/ Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum

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2025/02/17

What is going to happen to "guitar media" personalities in 30 years? Will I still be interviewing guitarists? Will Ryan still be engaging in shenanigans? Is it possible that all of this will still be around? Ryan Burke is a fellow guitar podcaster and popular YouTube personality. He and I have been buddies since about 2015. In that time the guitar media business has completely changed. (Maybe we spill some secrets?) In this episode we get into: How the guitar industry is smaller and more intimate

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70:40

Emily Wolfe & Brian Fallon

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2025/02/10

Brian Fallon is the frontman for the legendary New Jersey Band The Gaslight Anthem and Emily Wolfe is an amazing guitarist/songwriter/singer/force of nature.They have both been on the podcast independently multiple times and when I saw that they went on tour together and became pals... I had to get them on for an epic dual-guest episode! On this one, a lot of goofing off occurs. Because that is what happens when a bunch of nerdy friends get together! In addition we discuss: Brian's ever

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45:18

Mike Stern. Yes, That Mike Stern.

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2025/02/07

On this episode I have a super rad chat with Mike Stern. A guitarist who's co-conspirators include other greats such as Blood, Sweat & Tears, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Johnson and more!We talk his current rig, his past vs current approach to the instrument, pedalboard order, our thoughts on "practice" and a whole lot more! Enjoy it folks! Check out more info on Mike on his website HERE https://www.mikestern.org/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503)

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42:05

Brian Ray (Guitarist for Paul McCartney)

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2025/02/03

I've got a hot one for you this week! On this episode I'm talking to none other than the legend himself, Mr. Brian Ray. Brian is best known for playing guitar with the absolute powerhouse that is Sir Paul McCartney for the last 20 years. But his credits don't stop there! Brian also played with the fabulous Etta James for 14 years and shared the stage or collaborated with the likes of Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson, Peter Frampton and many, many more. On this episode,

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67:22

The Last Blockbuster w/ Sean of Gunstreet

The Tone Mob Podcast ·

2025/01/28

NAMM is officially over and I am releasing this before midnight Pacific time so I am still offically on schedule!On this episode, I am talking to my other business partner, Sean Arbow of Gunstreet to get into what the heck he's been up to the last few years. And let me tell you, it is a LOT of stuff. We chat about: The growth over the last two years. Solderless technology in guitars Understanding passive vs active circuits The evolution of humbuckers Magnetic field shape can drastically

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78:51

Drayton Farley (WOW This Is A Good One!!)

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2025/01/21

Drayton Farley is an incredible musician from Alabama. His music and songwriting is definitely in the Americana/Country/Singer-Songwriter vein, but what I didn't know is that this dude is a legit metalhead.The conversation spans a great many subjects from Drayton's top 7 listened to songs, his compact pedalboard, the Kendrick vs Drake beef, how he got hooked up with Martin Guitars, how horrible the world is (or isn't?) knock off guitars, dressing like slobs, and WAY MORE! Check out his music on

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