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No Cover Charge Podcast

Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols

The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there"s never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you"ll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you"re a lifelong shredder or just love music, you"ll find something

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00:50:24

Episode 51 - We Got the DUMBLE Tone

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2026/08/17

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What does the legendary Dumble sound actually feel like to play? Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols plug into two Dumble-inspired amps from Amplified Nation —the Phoenix Fury and Ampliphonix & Gain—and immediately go down the tone rabbit hole. Learn more at the Amplified Nation website.We explore everything from pristine cleans and touch-sensitive breakup to massive overdrive,

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Episode 50 - The "Birth Year" Guitar

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2026/08/10

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What happens when a quick trip to Guitar Center turns into finding the ultimate birth year guitar? In Episode 50 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols head to Guitar Center to check out a rare 1989 Gibson Flying V V90—Jared's birth year guitar. They break down what makes this forgotten Gibson so unique, compare it to Tyler's 1989 Strat, dive into

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00:52:13

Episode 49 - Joe Bonamassa, Dumbles to DIGITAL

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2026/08/03

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Joe Bonamassa returns to the No Cover Charge Podcast for another deep dive into guitars, amps, tone, and life on the road. In Episode 49, Joe shares why he's now using digital Fender Tone Master amps alongside his legendary Dumbles, reveals the truth about modern modeling technology, and explains what finally changed his mind.Along the way, Joe and Tyler Larson with Jared James

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Episode 48 - Boscoe France

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2026/07/27

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Kentucky slide legend Boscoe France joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unforgettable conversation about guitar, slide playing, blues, Southern rock, and the experiences that shaped his unique style. From learning by ear and playing bars at 13 to sharing stories about B.B. King, Sunny Landreth, PRS guitars, and life as a working musician, Boscoe delivers an inspiring,

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00:36:02

Episode 47 - We Wrote a FUNK Song in 1 Hour

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2026/07/20

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Write a FUNK song in one hour?! Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols are back with another songwriting challenge—this time diving headfirst into the world of funk guitar.Watch as they build a saucy track from scratch using baritone guitar, choice Neural DSP tones, layered guitar parts, and plenty of questionable musical decisions along the way. You'll get an inside look at how two

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Episode 46 - Mike Seal

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2026/07/13

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Mike Seal joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for one of the most musical episodes of The No Cover Charge Podcast yet. From jaw-dropping fingerstyle technique and modern guitar phrasing to Telecasters, Whammy pedal tricks, session work, touring with Jerry Douglas, and the making of his new instrumental album Danger Ranger, this episode is packed with live jams, guitar nerd deep

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Episode 45 - A Little Guitar Gift for Jared

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2026/07/06

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What do you get a guitarist who already has everything? Tyler sets out on a mission to find the perfect housewarming gift for Jared James Nichols, leading to the discovery of one of the wildest vintage guitar pedals ever made—the legendary Roland AP-7 Jet Phaser.After putting the pedal through its paces in the studio, Tyler surprises Jared with the gift, and the two plug it in to hear

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00:32:56

Episode 44 - Guitar Lessons From Our Guests

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2026/06/29

🎸 Learn more, get early podcast access, free backing tracks, giveaways, and exclusive lessons at ⁠nocovercharge.com⁠What happens when you sit down and actually learn from some of the greatest guitar players on the planet? In this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols revisit unforgettable lessons and licks from guests like Greg Koch, Paul Gilbert, Mary Spender, Tommy Emmanuel, and Trey Hensley. From blues bends and fingerstyle grooves to creative phrasing

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00:42:32

Episode 43 - Inside Tyler Bryant's DREAM Studio

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2026/06/22

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Bryant joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for one of the most unique No Cover Charge episodes yet. Instead of a traditional interview, the guys head to Tyler Bryant's incredible Crosstie Studio in Nashville and build a brand-new song from scratch.Watch the songwriting process unfold in real time as riffs turn into arrangements, solos get traded, tones are dialed in, and

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00:35:11

Episode 42 - Rock is NOT Dead... Here's PROOF

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2026/06/15

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.In Episode 42 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols talk life on the road, the reality of being a modern touring musician, writing riffs that actually work on stage, and why live rock music is still thriving in 2026. Jared breaks down riffs from his new album Louder Than Fate, shares songwriting insights, and the guys jam through ideas before they bring

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00:26:11

Episode 41 - A Nashville Guitar Store Tour

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2026/06/08

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols hit the road for a full-on Nashville guitar safari, exploring some of the coolest guitar shops in Music City in search of weird vintage guitars, hidden gems, legendary amps, and dangerously tempting gear. From rare Flying Vs and double-necks to Hello Kitty guitars, vintage Juniors, Jaguars, and bizarre custom builds, this episode is packed with guitar

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00:40:08

Episode 40 - Showing Each Other Our Licks

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2026/06/01

Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols trade their favorite guitar licks, riffs, bends, tapping ideas, and “how did you DO that?” moments in one of the most fun episodes of the No Cover Charge Podcast yet. From Metallica and Zeppelin to Jerry Donahue, Satriani, blues phrasing, harmonic minor madness, and guitar nerd rabbit holes, this episode is packed with techniques you’ll want to steal

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Episode 39 - Paul Gilbert

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2026/05/25

Join us in the NCC App for freeSign up free for early access to podcasts, lessons, backing tracks, and more.In episode 39 of the No Cover Charge Podcast, Paul Gilbert stops by, straight off the tour bus... and gives us everything.Guitar legend Paul Gilbert sits down with Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unfiltered hour of guitar wisdom, tone talk, and live playing. Paul breaks down his evolving approach to melody vs. shred, life-changing moments on stage with Mr. Big and Racer X, plus the

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Episode 38 - Mary Spender

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2026/05/18

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mary Spender joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for a deep dive into songwriting, touring, performance anxiety, fingerstyle guitar, and the realities of building a music career online. Mary performs a brand-new unreleased song from her upcoming album, shares wild open mic stories from New York City, talks about finding her authentic voice as an artist, and swaps legendary John Mayer-inspired guitar stories with the guys.This episode is packed with live jams,

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00:43:33

Episode 37 - Pete Thorn

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2026/05/11

Want early access to episodes, free backing tracks, community forum, giveaways, lessons, and more?⁠Join us in the NCC App for free at nocovercharge.comOn this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols sit down with legendary guitarist and tone guru Pete Thorn to talk touring with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, the art of guitar tone, auditioning for icons like Don Henley and Chris Cornell, signature guitars, fuzz pedals, and what it really takes to become a

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00:25:37

Episode 36 - We Can't Believe This is Happening!

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2026/05/04

Join the brand new NCC App for free!Visit the Backstage community forum in the NCC App to enter to win cool stuff every month, starting with this sweet new Danelectro guitar!Big things are happening! In this episode: we launch the new No Cover Charge App, paired with a glorious guitar giveaway, announce Jared's new partnership, and a huge career milestone: landing on the cover of one of the icons of our industry.We break down everything inside the new NCC App (community, backing tracks, lessons,

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00:31:55

Episode 35 - The Backing Track Episode

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2026/04/27

Guitarists need backing tracks. Get yours for free in the No Cover Charge app! In this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols dive deep into the art of creating inspiring backing tracks—from groove, feel, and timing to chord movement and tone. You’ll watch them build tracks in real time, jam over them, and break down what makes certain tracks push your playing to the next level.This episode also introduces the No Cover Charge app, where you can access free

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Episode 34 - Don Felder

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2026/04/20

Don Felder, legendary guitarist formerly of the Eagles, joins us at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville for an unforgettable episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast. 🎸In Episode 34, Don shares the inside story of writing Hotel California, from its original key to the iconic dual guitar "deedily's" with Joe Walsh. We dive into his songwriting process, vintage gear, and the wild journey from Gainesville to the Eagles, all while PLAYING his famous EDS-1275 double neck guitar.Don also

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00:08:59

Bonus Episode - B Bender Guitar Tips with Trey Hensley

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2026/04/17

This spontaneous hang yielded some short clips that broke the guitar internet recently, like this one. While this is a mini episode, it's too good not to share this extra footage of an impromptu B Bender jam with Episode 33's guest, Trey Hensley. Make sure to check out that episode if you missed it, and thanks for supporting The No Cover Charge Podcast!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠The No

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01:02:24

Episode 33 - Trey Hensley

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2026/04/13

In Episode 33 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Trey Hensley joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an in-depth conversation on acoustic guitar mastery, bluegrass roots, and life as a modern guitar virtuoso.Trey shares incredible stories—from playing the Ryman Auditorium at age 11 with Earl Scruggs to winning a Grammy alongside Taj Mahal—while breaking down his right-hand technique, flatpicking approach, and transition between acoustic and electric guitar.If you're into acoustic guitar,

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