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Saddle up as the cast of Deep Tracks Only takes you on a journey through the b-sides of the brains and hearts of some of their favorite people on earth. Colt and Philip bypass the "what" of people's lives and move to the "why."

Colt Westbrook and Philip Hunsicker


    • Feb 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Ep. 18 - Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle (The Midnight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 66:43


    Tim and Tyler from The Midnight join us for some really great discussion. They talk about how the band started, writing music in different cities, the origins of Synth Wave, what it was like crafting music for L.A. commercials, and the intricacies of what it looks like to go on tour. We've been chatting with the band and going to shows since they first started touring so it was an honor to host them in the shop for a truly special day.

    Ep. 17 - Stu G (Delirious?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 76:14


    Stu G is a Swiss Army knife based in the Tennessee village called Nashville. He's a solo artist, producer, and lead guitarist for a slew of names but also the rock band Delirious?. What happened between the band's UK birth and when this podcast was taped? PUSH PLAY, MAN.

    Ep. 16 - Esty Flores (Slow Joy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 58:11


    Esty Flores fronts the band: project/genius-guerrilla-marketing-campaign called Slow Joy. Listen through as he tells us how he made and branded his own genre, starting from just a few licks on the guitar and ending in a sold out tour.

    Ep. 15 - Ryan Lerman (Scary Pockets / Dead Wax)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 69:34


    Ryan Lerman has a lot of irons in the fire. From his band Scary Pockets where they create epic funk covers in tiny windows of time, to his solo music and production projects working with incredible artists all over the world. In this episode we talk about how he met Jack Conte, how their projects like Scary Pockets and Dead Wax started, and he tells us some fun stories from being on the road, including the unpredictable manner in which he came to be Ben Folds Bassist.

    Ep. 14 - Andrew Osenga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 63:00


    Andrew Osenga, singer-songwriter, touring and session guitar player, space travel album maker, and producer, talks with Colt and Philip about small town to big town transitions, first guitar, his moment of fame/unfame on TRL, and what inspires him to make solo records.Saddle up as the cast of Deep Tracks Only takes you on a journey through the b-sides of the brains and hearts of some of their favorite people on earth. Colt and Philip bypass the "what" of people's lives and move to the "why."

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    Ep. 13 - James Valentine (Maroon 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 76:19


    James Valentine, Colt, and Philip chat about James' journey from Lincoln Nebraska to LA, being obsessed with cardio exercise, pickle ball, and one of Colt's favorite guitars ever designed, the Music Man Valentine. James talks through what it's like to play and write in a global band that has painted the backdrop of moments for so many people with songs played at the pool, television, radio, Target, etc. Maroon 5 is everywhere. So, what's that like?

    Ep. 12 - Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 79:11


    Chris Shiflett plays guitar for the small start-up band called FOO FIGHTERS. Here we discuss his personal music, what it's like to write and play with two other guitar players in a band, horse allergies, surfing, Dawes, That Pedal Show, and more.

    Ep. 11 - Chris Benson (Benson Amps)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 54:32


    Chris Benson, of Benson Amps, is a designer of amps and guitar pedals out of Portland, OR. In this episode, Colt and Philip talk with him about what inspires him to make what we think are some of the greatest amps ever designed.

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    Ep. 10 - Isaac Hanson (Hanson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 78:27


    Colt and Philip talk with Isaac Hanson, the oldest of the three brothers who make up the American pop band, Hanson. They discuss the history of the band, the ways they have built and maintained their unique and loyal fanbase, and the process of creating a set list.

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    Ep. 9 - Dan Wilson (Semisonic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 78:23


    In this episode, Dan Wilson blesses us with his wisdom, stories, and legendary insight on creating. Dan is the lead singer of the band Semisonic and has been writing songs for and with Taylor Swift, Jason Marz, Rachel Yamagata, Adele, and many more. In-short – he's a history maker. Dan Wilson, everybody!

    Ep. 8 - Julien Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 73:32


    Julien Baker, indie rock songwriter and guitarist, talks with Colt and Philip about everything from side hustles and running a tour to the interplay of thinking, feeling, and doing.

    Ep. 7 - Cory Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 65:49


    In this episode, Colt and Philip talk with Cory Wong, expert guitarist, songwriter, and arranger. Cory, also a part of Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers, talks about his musical influences growing up and how he ended up in the genre combination of funk, jazz, pop, and rock. Getting delightfully off-topic several times, they discuss the difference between songs that are great, songs that are iconic, and songs that are both.

    Ep. 6 - Zandy Mowry (The New Respects)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 51:11


    Colt and Philip are joined today by Zandy Mowry, the guitar player for The New Respects. We feel lucky to call Zandy a close friend of Walrus, and in this episode she was open about the artists who influenced early versions of her band, how her switch from acoustic to electric guitar influenced the direction and style the band has been on for the last several years, and unpacks the meaning of some of their top songs.

    Ep. 5 - Yvette Young (Covet)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 65:31


    On this episode, Colt and Philip are joined by Covet front-woman Yvette Young. Yvette, widely known for her vast artistic talents and technical guitar style, talks about the impact of her nearly accidental social media presence on her career, the musical freedom she finds in odd meters, and how she seeks to evoke emotional connection with her listeners through her music.

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    Ep. 4 - Eli Maiman (WALK THE MOON)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 41:41


    On this episode, Colt and Philip are joined by Eli Maiman of Walk the Moon. Listen in as the guys talk about creativity versus accessibility in songwriting, Eli's favorite bands he played in before Walk the Moon, and how to use exciting sounds and tone to stoke your fire for musical improvement.

    Ep. 3 - Dr. Neighbor Amy Newberry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 40:56


    On this episode, Colt and Philip are joined by a very special guest: our very own Neighbor Amy. Neighbor Amy (we call her that because - follow me here the logic is super complicated - her office is next door to ours and her name is Amy) has a Master of Arts and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate who specializes in family conflict and trauma intervention. Take a deep breath and allow this conversation to bring a sense of calm to your commute, lunch break, or semi-vigorous outdoor activity as Neighbor Amy shares her tips on true restfulness, the value of disconnecting from technology, and the superior nature of outdoor music venues.EPYmX9yvI37XOwjOrsjS

    Ep. 2 - Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 48:15


    On this episode, Colt and Philip are joined by Taking Back Sunday lead vocalist Adam Lazzara. Listen in as Adam shares his thoughts on puppet sketch comedy, his journey for inspiration when writing songs, and the effects of technology on music as well as our daily lives. A huge thanks to Adam, who joined us by phone from Las Vegas during the When We Were Young 2022 tour.

    Ep. 1 - Daniel Donato

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 48:13


    Welcome to our first episode of the podcast. If you're here to learn more about pedals and gear you are in the wrong place. There are plenty of awesome places to fill your soul if that's what you're looking for. Saddle up as the cast of Deep Tracks Only takes you on a journey through the b-sides of the brains and hearts of some of their favorite people on earth. Colt and Philip bypass the "what" of people's lives and move to the "why." This week, Colt and Philip are joined by Daniel Donato. Mr. Cosmic Country, as he's known, launches the podcast into the depths of his unconscious mind - exploring topics like our abbreviated state of existence, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and Bob Ross's indisputable perspective on mistakes. Buckle up, folks, and get ready to Get Cosmic.

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