Man the helm

This week I sit down with Daniel Kimbro! Daniel and I met briefly at the Woodshed Guitar Experience in 2024 and I was absolute blown away by his level of dedication, musicianship, and how much of a cool hang he is. I knew after the first night of the Woodshed I had to have him on and get to know him better. check out all things Daniel is up to here Website https://www.danielkimbro.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielkimbromusic/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/danielkimbromusic/ Check out all I'm up to here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined by Ryan Liatsis. He's a guitarist, producer, engineer, and an all around awesome dude. We get into his beginnings, touring, recording, and all the other awesome things that has shaped his life and musical career. check out all things from Ryan Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryan.liatsis/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Ryan.Liatsis Website https://www.ryanliatsis.com check out all things Man the Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Matt Sickels. I came across Matt while scrolling through instagram and was blown away by his playing. We get into his beginnings, coming up as a musician, teaching, playing live, social media, and so much more on this weeks episode of Man The Helm. check out all things Matt is up to here http://www.sixstrings.net https://www.instagram.com/matt_sickels/ https://www.instagram.com/karateclub_official/ https://www.youtube.com/ @MattSickels  Check out all things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Blake Wyland and we get into what does it mean to network, how you can do it successfully, work flow, "over night" success, and Strats of all things. This is the Third time Blake has been on the show but it never seems like we have ever run out of things to talk about. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did! check out all things from Blake here https://linktr.ee/thetonemob check out all Im up to here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am graced by the British King of Fuzz aka Richard Oliver! This is the third time Richard has came on the show but I think this is the best so far. Hope you enjoy the episode! Check out Wampler Pedals here https://www.wamplerpedals.com Check out all things Man The Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This is the second part of my conversation with Henning Pauly! Hope you enjoy! Check out all things from Henning http://www.henningpauly.com instagram https://www.instagram.com/eytschpi42/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EytschPi42 check out all im up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined by Henning Pauly. We get into his start as a musician, playing in bands, writing music, YouTube of course, and so much more on this weeks episode. This is part one so if you enjoy this conversation stay tuned for next week with part two! check out all that Henning is up to http://www.henningpauly.com instagram https://www.instagram.com/eytschpi42/?hl=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/EytschPi42/videos check out all im up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This weeks episode is kinda cool! Hank from Rattlesnake Cable Company recommended that I reach out to Sean Kochel after we recorded our episode. So I hopped on Instagram found Sean, sent him a DM, and scheduled a show. I really enjoy going into an interview with no idea of how it's going to go. That being said Sean Makes some of the coolest resonator guitars Ive seen here lately and the story of how he started, where he sources wood, and his overall philosophy is so awesome! I know you'll dig this episode almost as much as I did recording it! check out all things Kochel guitars here and let Sean know I sent you his way! https://kochelguitars.com Check out all things Man the Helm herehttps://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I have a returning guest, Mr Kevin Equitz! A few months back Kevin and I met up the Tone Mob pizza party at the new EMS location. We got talking life, art, and guitars and I knew I had to get him back on the show. We get into Equitz guitars but we also get kinda deep on this episode. Laughs, music, building, a new idea for building guitars, and so much more on this week's episode of Man the Helm. Check out Equitz Guitars here https://www.equitzguitars.com Patreon link is here https://www.patreon.com/man_the_helm All other things Man the Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Hank Donovan of Rattlesnake Cables. We get into his first influences into the world of guitar and how growing up around entrepreneurial people inspired him to start many creative endeavors. We also get nerdy on guitar cables and learn about Rattlesnake cables two rules for a great cable. All this and so much more on this weeks episode of Man the Helm. Get yourself some great cables and save 20% at https://www.rattlesnakecables.com/manthehelm check out all things Rattlesnake Cables here! instagram https://www.instagram.com/rattlesnakecables/ tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@rattlesnakecableco Check out all things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Steve of 60 Cycle Hum! We get into the start of a friendship between Steve and Ryan, the start of the podcast, me getting learned on the "gear", and show much more. check out all things 60 Cycle Hum https://60cyclehumcast.com 60 Cycle Hum YouTube https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumCast Support Man the Helm Patreon.com/man_the_helm And for all other things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Matt Eich of Mule Resophonic Guitars. Matt not only makes some of the coolest guitars on the market he is one of the coolest people I've had the pleasure of meeting in this community of musicians. I know you'll dig this one as much I I did! check out all the awesome stuff from Mule https://www.muleresophonic.com Support the show! https://patreon.com/man_the_helm Check out all the things I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with the outstanding blues guitarist Seth Rosenbloom! We get into his back story and his humble beginnings playing violin and how he went through his "phases" of different genres of music. Ultimately becoming the most comfortable and authentic in the blues. I know you'll enjoy this episode just as much as I didn't recording it. Check out all things that Seth is up to here https://www.sethrosenbloom.com Check out all things Man the Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics. We get into Marks musical beginning, playing in band, starting summer school, teaching, and so much more! check out all things Summer School Electronics https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com check out all things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined by Sarah Rudy of the band Hello June. I first found out about Sarah from Philip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast and started listening the catalog of Hello June. Killer songwriting, riffs, and feel to all the music so I knew I had to get Sarah on the show and pick her brain about all things music and being an artist. check out all things Hello June here https://www.wearehellojune.com check out all things Man The Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined by a returning guest Rick Calhoun of Honey Picks! Rick and his brother Andrew are the two behind Honey Picks and since I've found out of about them I have only used Honey Picks. The care, attention to detail, and craftsmanship is second to none. check out all things Honey Picks https://www.honey-picks.com Check out all things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with the incredible Trey Hensley. We get into his back story, his first gigs, how he got to play at the Opry, and so much more! Trey is a great player and an amazing person. I know you'll enjoy this episode just as much as I did recording it. check out all things from Trey https://www.treyhensley.com https://www.instagram.com/treyahensley/ https://linktr.ee/treyahensley Check out all things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with the incredible Jim Riley! We get into his humble beginnings, how he started to break his way into the music scene, moving to Nashville, and taking risks to get to where his is today. This is a great conversation and I'm so happy to share this conversation with you! Check out all things Jim is up to https://www.instagram.com/jimrileymusic/ And his Books Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer Improvisational Tools for the Modern Drummer Song Charting Made Easy: A Play-Along Guide to the Nashville Number System  Check out all things I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week Jake and mike are back with a new episode. We get into the latest Dean controversy and an odd signature guitar that we just don't understand. Also we get into the DG Epiphone and this all the pros and cons we see with it. Wahs, Klons, and the battles we face all this week on Man The Helm. check out all things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined but Justus Hajas. You've Probably seen him on TikTok rating or roasting your guitars, giving you sound guitar advice, and shredding your face off. Justus get into his back story of how growing up in a musical family didn't get him hooked on guitar but video games. We talk about being a creative on line and how you have to have a balance of creating vs consuming. All of this and so much more Check out all things Justus is up to https://heylink.me/Justushajas/ His Signature Zeru and ATK Picks give away Enter here! Zeru Guitars https://www.zeruguitars.net/ Check out "The Lesson" The Lesson Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Jake and Mike are back this we and we start off with some dumb questions followed by dumb answers. 8 String guitars, mean comments, coming full circle, setting goals, and so so much more on this week's episode. Check out all things Man the Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Mike and Jake are back this week and Mike has a new pedal board for a new band. It's super small and practical for the new project he's working on. The struggles of being in a cover band and communication with in a band, "making it", and so much more. check out all things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Jake and Mike are back and this week is a new gear week for Mike but it's an old favorite of Jakes. Also first albums vs second albums, film scores, and onlyfeet........ all of this and so much more on this weeks podcast! Check out all things Man the Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week we have a slight change up from the normal format. Mr. Brian Wampler Returns! We get into what Brian has been up to this last year, the Germanium Tummuns, guitar rigs, and new releases! Check out Runway Audio https://runwayaudio.com/?dt_id=116669 Check out Stringy https://stringjoy.com/partner/manthehelm check out all things I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Jake and Mike are back and this week we talk poor financial decisions, old guitars, stupid prices, and so much more. check out Runway Audio https://runwayaudio.com/?dt_id=116669 StringJoy https://stringjoy.com/partner/manthehelm and all other things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Jake and Mike are back this week for more rambles. We get into the holiday season and some awesome gear that came our way. Big Rigs? Small Rigs? which is right for you? Losing your comfort zone pedals? Jake starts a new series on Suggested Settings and how he's thinking of going about it. Pedal demos, YouTube, adding value and New Years Resolutions. It's all on this weeks episode! Check out StringJoy https://stringjoy.com/partner/manthehelm Check out Runway Audio https://runwayaudio.com/?dt_id=116669 Check out all other things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week Jake and Mike sit down and have more rambles! We talk work life balance, short form medias effect on music, Shaq, and so much more! Check out all things Man The Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm Check out Runway Audio https://runwayaudio.com/?dt_id=116669 Check out StringJoy https://stringjoy.com/partner/manthehelm

This week Mike and Jake talk the newest pedal from Wampler and some issues with the release. Then they get on what it takes to overcome some of the obstacles with starting off in a music city or just being in a band and general. check out StringJoy https://stringjoy.com/partner/manthehelm check out Runway Audio https://runwayaudio.com/?dt_id=116669 check out all other things Man The Helm https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Mike as a new amp that both of us are absolutely in love with and we get right into it. Then we get into cheap vs expensive gear and some buying choices that you might want to consider. This and so much more this week! Enjoy! Check out everything else Man The Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week Jake and Mike are back with an episode all about gear! Well sort of. We get into Mikes current set up and how he likes to use it. Amps, guitars, and of course pedals! We also cover a brand new course from friend of the show Mr. Brian Wampler himself. "The Wampler Blueprint" is a comprehensive course covering overdrive, distortion, fuzz, compression, noise gates, and so much more! Plus some of our opinions on high end gear. All of this and more this week on the Man The Helm Podcast. Check out the Wampler Blueprint here! https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Check everything else I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Its been a while everybody and I'm sorry for the massive break but life gets in the way sometime. This week I introduce Mike Sims the Co-host of the Man The Helm Podcast. We get into Mikes back story and its full of wild times. From starting in music all the way up to meeting Joe Bonamassa! Then we get into bad gig stories and I'm sure you can relate to some of these. Hope you enjoy the new format and Mike! check out everything Man the Helm here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week Mr. Richard Oliver is back! Richard was one of the first guest that I had on the podcast and this episode is just like old friends getting back together. We cover what's new with Wampler Pedals, learning guitar, favorite bands, modding pedals, and so much more! check out all things Wampler Pedals https://www.wamplerpedals.com https://modyourownpedal.com Chasing Tone Podcast Check out all I'm up tp as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Kevin Equitz! We get into his back story and how is was growing up in a musical family and how he first started on the drums. Moving forward on how he got into playing guitar and how he started doing simple repairs lead him to where he is today with Equitz Guitars. This episode is packed with so much more though and I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did! check out all that Kevin is up to here website: https://www.equitzguitars.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitzguitars/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/equitzguitars Check out the Bonus episode with Kevin along with all the other phenomenal guests on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/man_the_helm And check out and StringJoy and Runway Audio affiliate links! https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I am joined by one of my favorite people on the internet, Lindy Day! if you missed the first episode go back and check it out to hear all about Lindy's back story. Its been a little over a year since Lindy and I last spoke and a lot is in motion for her at the moment. We get into music, songwriting, social media, pivoting as a creator and so much more! check out all that Lindy is up to TikTok Instagram Check out Emaline Stirling as well https://www.tiktok.com/@emalinestirling?lang=en https://discord.com/invite/mPYB6AYJV7 Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week is sit down with Coe Schneider. We met a while back at a Tone Mob Pizza party and we've been online friends since. Coe is one of the nicest and down to earth people I've met and is a super rad musician as well. We get into how Coe got started with music and how he quickly realized bass was where it was at. These days besides being a family man and working a 9-5, he's playing Bass in Nite Tides out of Nashville TN. I had a great time talking with Coe and I'm sure you're going to love it too! Check out all things Coe is up to https://www.instagram.com/coeschneider/ Check out Nite Tides as well https://www.instagram.com/nite_tides/ Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I have another returning guest! Xander Raymond Charles everyone! Its been a little over a year since Ray was on the show and a lot has happened since he's been on! A Rebrand, the end of endorsements, and the start of something super rad. Plus hints of new music from Ray! All that and so much more on this episode. check out all Ray is up to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xanderraymondcharles/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanderraymondcharles/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/staymetalray

This is why I love doing this! Some how Ethan and I connected on Instagram and I immediately loved what he is up to! Between Ethan and his Dad they have come up with one of the most ascetically pleasing guitars designs I've came across. Along with a some small details that I wasn't aware of before talking with Ethan. I really loved the conversation and I know you all will too! check out all the awesome things that is Dekka Guitars website https://dekkaguitars.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dekkaguitars/ check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Barry from guitars! Ive heard him on so many podcasts but I figured it was time I invited him on for a conversation. I didn't realize that this is the third career Barry has undertaken and we get into the things in the past that lead him to start Grez Guitars. We also get into a lot of mindset based strategies that I think really help creatives when they get into that awful slump. All that and so much more on this weeks episode. check out all things Grez Guitars website: https://www.grezguitars.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027689787131 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grezguitars check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Matt and Dave from the Guitar Dads Podcast. Based in the Greater Boston area Matt and Dave have been the core of the Guitar Dads Podcast for over 2 years and have over 100 episodes! We get into the start of the podcast and how Matt had been trying to convince Dave to start a podcast for a while. Really this episode is just a really fun conversation but we do get into gear, playing live, cheap gear, and an awesome purchase for Matt! I had a great time talking to Matt and Dave and I know you'll enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it! Check out all things Guitar Dads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitardadspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3651673968248380/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZpy3doVoHNrIIdj2X5CS Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Mike Purcell of Monkey Riot Pedals. I came to find out after reaching out to Mike to be a guest that the pedal aspect of what he does is relatively recent and just the tip of the iceberg of all the things he's done in his life and what he continues to do. Mike has spent most of his life in music working for studios. Whether is was mixing, mastering, or engineering Mike as has so much experience working with musicians and bands in that space. I was awesome to dive into Mike's back story and work our way up to where he is today. When we get Monkey Riot pedals his experience from working in studios has helped him achieve sound that he's heard for years and get them into his pedals. I had a really great time talking to Mike and I know you will enjoy this conversation too. Check out all that Mike is up to Instagram https://www.instagram.com/monkeyriotpedals/ Website https://www.monkeyriotpedals.com Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with bill from Humanoid Pedals. Bill is new to the pedal game but he's already making some phenomenal products such as the Goblin, Entity, Psychosis, Apparition, and the Ghoul. We get into his back story and how he decided to get into this wild world of guitar pedals. One of the things I really like about Bill and Humanoid pedals is the affordability! What more could you ask for with a hand made pedal, made in the US, and be at such an affordable price! I really enjoyed talking to Bill and I know you'll have a blast with this episode too! check out all the awesome stuff at Humanoid Pedals website https://humanoidpedals.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humanoidpedals/ check all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Glyn Evans of Mr. Glyn's Pickups. Glyn has been building pickups since 1995 and it started with him building his own winding machine and experimenting! We do get into the gear but we really get into a little bit of everything! So strap in because this ones a long one but its such a great conversation that I definitely enjoyed and I know you will too! check out all things Glyn is up to here website https://mrglynspickups.com/ Instagram https://instagram.com/mrglynspickups?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/100063563322580/ https://youtube.com/@MrGlynsPickups check everything I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week is so surreal! Its not everyday you get to talk to one of your guitar hero's! Though its even better when one of them happens to be one of the nicest people on the planet. If you're not familiar with Andy Wood he got his start pickin the mandolin on a front porch in North Carolina and it seems like hes never stopped. From touring with "Down from Up", countless sessions, playing with Rascal Flatts, and his impressive solo instrumental albums; it seems like there is nothing that Andy can't do! We talk everything from the Woodshed Experience, guitar hero, gear, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this episode as much I did! check out all things Andy is up to Website: https://www.andywoodmusic.com Woodshed Experience https://www.andywoodmusic.com/js_events/woodshed-guitar-experience/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/andywoodmusic Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with David Ross of David Ross Musical Instruments. David is a guitar repairman the has been working in the Bringhamton, NY area since 2008. Though there is much more to his story to include his recent ventures into guitar pedals! I had a great time talking to David about all things guitar, repair, pedals, social media, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it! check out all things David is up to Website https://davidrossmusicalinstruments.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@davidrossmusicalinstruments Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidrossmusicalinstruments/ check out what I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Corey Congilio! Corey is touring guitarist, session musician, and music educator with over 20 years under his belt. We don't get too deep into his playing back story but more into how he broke into the industry. From working with TrueFire, gear demos, lesson, touring, playing session, and the countless clinics with Fishman and Martin Corey has done it all. Along with that his lessons through his site Working Class Guitar are absolutely top notch! Corey is such an awesome dude and such a phenomenal guitarist. I had a great time talking with Corey and I know you'll love it too! Check out all the things Corey is up to Website https://coreycongilio.com Lessons https://www.workingclassguitar.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@coreycongilioInstagram Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coreycongilio/ check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

So right when I started TikTok Alicca and I found each other and hit it off fairly quickly. She's an awesome singer and as she likes to put it "mediocre" guitar player..... I'd disagree. She's mostly on TikTok doing covers but she recently starting playing with a band "Drowning in Violet" and its pretty top notch stuff in my opinion. I had a great time finally getting to sit down and talk with Alicca and I know you all will enjoy the conversation too! Check out Alicca here https://www.tiktok.com/@alikoz28 Check out all Im up to here https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Taylor Cox from Amplified Nation. Taylor got his start by restoring cab and started diving into the mysterious world of Dumble amp and he hasn't stop since. We get into Taylors back story, what drew him to the Dumble style of amps, and so much more. This is one of those conversations that I was pretty ignorant about but loved learning so much in our conversation. I had a blast talking with Taylor and I know you'll enjoy the conversation too. check out all things Amplified Nation https://amplifiednation.com Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Jim Anthony. He's a singer/songwriter from the Minneapolis area is he has a pretty awesome story. We connected on tiktok a few weeks ago and after watching a bunch of his lives I knew I had to have him on the show. Jim is one of the most talented singer/songwriters I've had the opportunity to connect with on tiktok and his song "True American Hero" really pulls at my heart being a Veteran myself. I had a blast talking to Jim and I know you'll enjoy this episode as much I enjoyed recording it! check out all things Jim is up to here https://jimanthonymusic.com check out all things I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

First episode of the new year and how fitting to be Mr. Blake Wyland. This week we really just shoot the breeze but we do get deep into a few things. We do a quick wrap up on 2022 for Blake. We talk social media and how weird people can get sometimes. We get into StringJoy and how the Orbiters are my new favorites! YouTube, small builders, custom guitar and so much more on this weeks podcast! check out all the stuff Blake is up to here Website: https://tonemob.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thetonemob Stringjoy: https://stringjoy.com Check out all I'm up to as well https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

Todays episode is a bit different. This week I sit down with Alex Auxier who has spent most of his time working for companies in the music space in artist relations. At one point in time he was the global artist rep for Orange Amplifiers. These days he works for a handful of smaller companies such as StringJoy, Victory Amplifiers, Origin Effects, and Warehouse Guitar Speakers. Alex is such a cool dude and we have a great conversation about what he's looking for in potential artist and how its not that hard too really get into.  Check out all the awesome companies that Alex represents StringJoy https://stringjoy.com Origin Effects https://origineffects.com Victory Amps https://www.victoryamps.com Warehouse Guitar Speakers https://wgsusa.com Check out all I'm up to  https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

This week I sit down with Adam Patrick Johnson. Adam is a musician, content creator, and a podcaster. His goal besides playing music for a living; which he's been doing now for half his life; is the coach and teach everyone to run their band, music, or content like a business. I mean the end goal is for most "serious" musicians is to make their money with their passion. The problem with that is most people have a misconception of what that really means. Adam through all of his social media content as well as his podcast "Cover Band Confidential" he address all of those misconceptions. I know you'll love this episode, I learned so much an had such a great time talking to him. Check out all things that Adam is up to https://linktr.ee/adampatrickjohnson https://www.adampatrickjohnson.com http://www.coverbandconfidential.com Check out all that I'm up to https://linktr.ee/manthehelm