Pandemic Guitar Podcast

In this special Thanks Giving episode, Tim, Rick, and Amanda talk about Holiday Shopping and how the deal windows keep getting longer. Sometimes artists don’t get paid much for their work. Who’s ever heard of a guitar endorsed by a President? Amanda injects some random trivia. It’s another fun filled episode of the Pandemic Guitar Podcast.

As the title suggests, it’s always better late than never! We really wanted to have fun with a Halloween episode so we made it happen. Enjoy the costumes while Rick, Tim, and Amanda talk about “promotional fees” tacked on to your “gear card” purchases, a local experience at the “new and improved” guitar box store, and how Musicians need to shut up and play while keeping their political views to themselves. Follow on IG: @pandemicguitar Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pandemicguitar Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jl0kVK1G4_PIS1Soce9gA Swag Shop: https://swag.pandemicguitarpodcast.com

Tim, Rick, and Amanda visit a few Rock & Metal Bands that are always ready for Halloween. Hit us up with a few of your favorites that we may have missed.  Music News for this episode includes an update on Guitar Player magazine and a crazy story on an autographed Tay-Tay guitar. As always, we thank you for listening. And remember to keep practicing or don’t , we won’t tell! #pandemicguitarpodcast #keeppracticing #guitars #musicnews #gwar #buckethead #kiss #alicecooper #robzombie #slipknot #thevillagepeople #supportsmallpodcasts

Weird Al Yankovic is scheduled to come to town next year, but we aren’t going to be able to go. No one is more upset than Amanda, but Tim and Rick wouldn’t have minded a good concert either. Concert ticket prices are getting higher than ever and some companies are out there helping that drive. Rick shows off his new guitar and gives a sneak peak at what the “60 second song” could be.

Tim has been listening to some music with a classical undertone and has decided to learn bits and pieces. Unfortunately, his sausage fingers have been giving him some trouble. Rick offers up an easy little exercise to help get your hand noodles in shape. Rick, Tim, and Amanda talk briefly about a few artists they may or may not know that produce some finger picking good tunes and Amanda is back with some Music News.

In this episode, Tim, Rick, and Amanda get together to catch up on the status of a few guitar projects that Rick and Tim are working on. Get your Pandemic Guitar Podcast T-Shirt or Venue Mat at the Swag Shop today!

You’ve been waiting for the Wheel of Musicians to land on Greta Van Fleet, and the time has arrived. Tim gives a little history of the band, talks about his experience at the Greta Van Fleet concert at the Iowa State Fair and provides a little experience with Loop Earplugs.

The Pandemic Guitar Podcast celebrates their two year anniversary by bringing on one of their favorite listeners and contributors back to the microphone to guest host this episode. You may remember Jon from an earlier episode of Guitar-pody. Jon brings a series of questions to the table that allows the listener a way to get to know the hosts of your favorite guitar and music related podcast a little better.

Tim and Rick visit the more technical side of guitar building during this episode. As they dig in a little deeper into building a neck they talk about tuners. They don’t have to cost a whole lot of money to be good. They also talk about the difficulties of podcasting. Tim realizes that there is more to our podcast than most deal with. Instead of paying a monthly fee for another company to host the RSS feed, he does it internally by doing his own hosting. Tim steals the next pick for the Wheel of Musicians due to an upcoming concert, and finally the two spend some time talking about what to expect over the next few episodes. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RCEkUzFHrC8

In this episode we talk about American Guitar Manufacturers, patriotic looking guitars, our 4th of July playlists and much more. We don’t always agree, but when we do, Amanda hacks into our computers and alters our show notes.

We’ve hit one hell of a milestone in the world of podcasting. That’s right, The Pandemic Guitar Podcast has released their 50th Episode. Amanda wanted it to be special and may have been disappointed, but for the first time you can now watch us on Youtube. Just search for “Pandemic Guitar Podcast”, hit the subscribe button and watch what comes next.

Rick gives us a brief story of the legendary artist Stevie Ray Vaughn (SRV). Tim most likely gets his artists confused. Amanda holds the episode together as we gear up for a special Episode 50.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda talk about some of your favorite retail stores and their Memorial Day Sales. Amanda asks the question, “How good are those sales”? Tim just doesn’t want to pay sales tax when he shops. Military history and more.

We’re back with a little YouTube Update. Rick is so good that YouTube has flagged us for Copyright. The Trio discuss the topic of who is the Mother of Guitar for this Mother’s Day. Rick can’t believe he’s that good. Tim had an experience of a lifetime at a recent show. It’s a rant towards the end and that venue will not be getting much love for the hosts of the Pandemic Guitar Podcast in the future.

This episode is all about the simple question: Is Smashing Your Guitar Even Cool Anymore? Inspired by a recent article that Tim read, Amanda and Rick help to dig a little deeper into where it all began. Of course they are going to provide their two cents that may, or may not get lost in the squirrel cage of conversations.

Sometimes the best line in the episode is what becomes the title. Rick, Tim, and Amanda have a lot of new things. The three talk about their favorite guitar riffs and iconic guitar songs before wrapping up with some music history.

New listeners from all over the world typically start listening at episode #1 and may quickly loose interest because in the beginning every low budget podcast is just trying to figure things out. If you recommend this podcast to a friend, tell them to start here. This episode is full of great family banter and laughs. It’s just plain music related fun. After this episode, go back and listen to how we got to this point. OH, Thank you Finland! We love you!

For the month of March we continue our tribute to Great Female Guitarists (and Musicians). We also have some fun with AI made music and have a quick discussion about a new song by an artist who may be crossing genres but still sells music like she’s some rappers girlfriend.

This month is all about Female Guitarists. Tim, Rick, and Amanda mention artists like Carolyn Wonderland, Shannon Turfman, Memphis Minnie, Laurel, Jennifer Batten, and a few others. These artists wish Amanda and Tim would’ve started playing at a much younger age.

Last episode the wheel landed on BB King. This episode your favorite family pandemic guitar podcast looks back on a brief history of the late legend. There’s the usual banter and good laughs. Hope you enjoy.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda talk about their favorite things they found over the internet that makes them excited. They weren’t there so… There might have been some even cooler stuff, but we don’t know, maybe next year.

This episode covers a wide range of topics that you may or may not agree with, but Rick, Tim, and Amanda had a lot of fun talking about them. This episode discusses a few things that they found interested in the news. Everything from the Super Bowl music to Guitar Furniture.

Your favorite amateur Pandemic Guitarists are back for the first episode of 2024! The stage is set for the year. The trio make sure you know nothing is new, cover their holiday gifts, retail store customer service and so much more.

We’re having fun with our 2nd Christmas themed show. The banter, laughs, and Griswold trivia is high as Tim, Rick, and Amanda come back to the microphones for another fun filled episode. This is the last episode of 2023. The trio will be back in 2024 for another year of fun. Enjoy your holidays!

Tim, Rick and Amanda are back to talk about the 1986 movie, “Crossroads”.  A movie about a young Bluesman who won a karate championship two years prior has learned to play the guitar in a classical manor achieving himself a full scholarship to Juilliard. That’s one hell of an achievement, but the devil has got a surprise. Oh and our audio is jacked up and sounds like we recorded right after the movies release party.

Thank you for tuning in to the Pandemic Guitar Podcasts Thanksgiving Episode. Tim, Rick, and Amanda create a top 10 Thanksgiving Song Playlist, talk about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and so much more. Listen to our playlist on Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/6d96153f-ee77-407b-b64b-988a47ec155b

Tim and Amanda sit back and listen while Rick tells us about his pick and first win, the Australian Guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel. Of course, like always there’s lots of ramblings and banter to accompany you on your drive to or from the the recording studio.

Amanda is back to safe the podcast in this spooky episode of The Pandemic Guitar Podcast! Tim, Rick and Amanda talk about some holiday tech and how it can be incorporated into music before breaking down a few songs that speak Halloween to us. Pure non-radio gold happens when Tim realizes no one is hearing the spooky drops and points it out before dropping the music history hit!

Rick and Tim take some time to talk about all the new things that have been happening lately. Maybe too much time. It’s all good. Rick continues his journey of bringing the more unpopular guitars into the spotlight. Enjoy!

Rick and Tim are back. Amanda is out treating her sugar daddy on his birthday. Rick decides to bring Baritone Guitars into the spotlight. It’s a great insight to a lesser known guitar and style of playing. The duo obviously want to get a baritone guitar but can’t keep focus as this episode is loaded with tons of great conversation.

Pandemic Guitar Podcast is back with the latest episode of “The Wheel of Musicians”! Rick listens while Tim talks about his pick and the lucky landing on the wheel, Dave Grohl of the band Foo Fighters. As promised, here are some links. We don’t have sponsors: these are just links to stuff that you should read. The Storyteller: Tales of Live and music (Amazon) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (Author), Shawn Coyne (Editor) (Amazon)

Tim, Rick, and Amanda are back to share the guitars that they would love to have in their personal collections. The odds are that Tim and Rick would play those guitars while Amanda would put them in the corner to collect dust. What guitars would be on your wish list? Fell free to hit us up and let us know.

Can you believe it! We have officially started our 2nd year here at the Pandemic Guitar Podcast. Tim, Rick and Amanda discuss all sorts of housekeeping. They start off talking about the 60 second jingle. It’s a little technical, but if you follow along, you might learn something. Then the trio move into talking about a new project guitar. They answer some listener questions and provide you with some Music News. There might be some new swag in the making as well.

Tim is stuck in a learning rut and asks the local pro how to get over that hump. The trio talk about the pandemic jingle, tempo & key, how to get out of that rut, pandemic swag, cigar box guitars, and so much more.

Amanda’s final pick on the rigged “Wheel of Musicians” mini series is finally here. It’s an episode about “Weird Al” Yankovic and the laughs that he has provided us over the years. We kept this episode pretty raw (or weird). It just depends on how you look at it.

This special episode of Pandemic Guitar Podcast is an attempt at a guitar themed version of the classic television game show: Jeopardy. We welcome a special guest to the episode. One of the hosts from “Video Game Lounge Podcast” makes a special appearance to become the host of “Guitarpody”. We hope you have as much fun playing along as we did.

Tim and Rick talk about the difference between active and passive pickups on a guitar while Amanda is on special assignment. During the discussion, Tim and Rick may have identified the next project guitar. Only time will tell.

Rick talks about guitar pedals and Tim suggests he has any luck at all. Let’s just pretend you have $500 USD to start your pedal power collection. What can you get? Not much, but still a good start. Big shoutout to Ryan E. Parrish for giving us a listen and giving us a shoutout on Instagram! . Find out who’s next on the “Wheel of Musicians”!

Amanda’s winning wheel pick is back again in the second edition of The Wheel of Musicians! As the title suggests, this episode brings to you a little back story on Ryan E. Parrish and his time spent with the band Hopesfall. Of course there are plenty of side bar conversations and tons of laughs.

If Korn and Slipknot ever play together, they’ll need some gig bags and cases to travel with. What if Eric Clapton wore a bucket on his head?  Ghost is just theatrics. Are mask s really cool? Tim got a counter top ice maker and we have too many Street Puddle stickers…. These could be our lyrics. Would you be a fan?

This episode of Pandemic Guitar Podcast is all about Artist and Signature Guitars. Are they worth it? It’s really up to the one looking. A new artist is chosen from the Wheel of Musicians. Spoiler: the wheel is rigged. Also, it’s a real shame that we didn’t take advantage of May the 4th Be With You! Maybe next time? Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicguitar Drop us an email: pandemicguitar@icloud.com

The Wheel of Musicians has spoken. Amanda tells us a bit of background on the lead guitarist for August Burns Red, a Christian Metal Core Band, JB Brubaker. Slip on your flippy floppies and enjoy many good laughs throughout the episode.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda talk about what it would take to make a song or a jingle. Can it be as difficult as it sounds? Probably. They also introduce the Wheel of Musicians, a fun way to learn about some of the greatest musicians out there. Old or new, past or present, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s fun.

The Doctors are in! Listen along as your favorite guitar related podcast hosts talk about just a few of the benefits to picking up and sticking with the guitar. This episode is loaded with laughs that you don’t want to miss.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda are back with conversations about Presidents Day Sales, Store Goof-ups, and Guitar Pickups. Amanda and Tim both got new guitars and crack jokes about Rick’s relationship with a certain Guitar Store. Rick gives his opinion on pickups. Like many episodes before technical difficulties arise and an episode for your enjoyment is produced.

In part one of a multi episode series, your hosts Rick, Tim, and Amanda discuss different tools necessary to become the ultimate guitarist. If you’re new to intermediate you’ll need to have resources to fuel your learning. Rick hand selected a few of what he believes are the best online resources to keep your progression alive. Check them out for yourself: *None of these resources are sponsors or affiliates. Guitar Tricks Trufire Jam Play Fender Play Guitareo Justin Guitar Tim Pierce Guitar Fretboard Confidential Active Melody Yousician Master Guitar Academy Learning Guitar Now Blues Guitar Institute Artistworks

Groundhog facts, Music News & History, and the nominees for the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Join Rick, Tim, and Amanda as they celebrate their first Groundhog Day episode.

Lucky episode number 13 is hear for your ear! It’s all about technical difficulties whether it’s you equipment or the loss of your favorite musicians. Rick and Tim talk about the most recent losses to the music industry (also known as GOAT’s). Rest assured, none of that happens without technical difficulties.

Eleven episodes of Pandemic Guitar Podcast, a Christmas full of guitar related goodies and a long car ride back west is all it took for little sis to catch the bug! Amanda has decided to purchase her first guitar and has a ton of questions. Rick and Tim do their best to answer questions while the trio continuously get off topic. What A Pandemic! Happy 2023!

It’s the final episode of 2022 and we couldn’t be happier! Rick and Tim talk about all the wonderful coal they found in their stockings. It’s the Pandemic Guitar Christmas Aftermath Show, or as we like to call it… Ah Bah Humbucker! Happy Holidays, Happy New Years! We’ll see you in 2023.

Rick, Tim, and Amanda are back in Episode 10 talking about the perfect gifts to get the guitarists in your life like a trio of squirrels trying find food. Hopefully you get some ideas for your guitar playing relative, friend, or significant other. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you the listener!