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“Player’s Pick Podcast is a collection of conversations with interesting guitar and bass players across a spectrum of styles” -Chrys Johnson #players #picks #perspective

Chrys Johnson


    • Jan 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 26m AVG DURATION
    • 123 EPISODES


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    #122 Player's Pick Podcast - Dean Lamb / Archspire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 96:08


    First new episode in almost a dang year...sorry about that...I'll try and do better ...here's a chat with the amazing Dean Lamb...I'm a bit rusty and have a new puppy that's been frying my brain.. but Dean's a good dude and let me talk ...maybe too much ...anyway...enjoy :) Connect with Deanhttps://www.instagram.com/dean_lamb_Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2Player's Pick Podcast signature Happy Cable: https://happycablecompany.com/products/the-players-pick-podcast-happy-cable

    #121 Player's Pick Podcast - Bakithi Kumalo / Paul Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 80:06


    *This episode was recorded in May 2023. Thanks for your patience in waiting for new episodes...this being a passion project had to take a backseat in my life in 2023 while putting energy in to other areas of life...not sure how often I'll get around to it in 2024 but I would like to do a few a month if possible. We will see...for now please enjoy this conversation with an absolute legend...Bakithi Kumalo!Connect with Bakithihttps://bakithikumalobass.comConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2Player's Pick Podcast signature Happy Cable: https://happycablecompany.com/products/the-players-pick-podcast-happy-cable

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    #120 Player's Pick Podcast - Eyal Levi / Daath / Riff Hard / URM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 117:23


    In this recent episode I chat with renowned guitarist Eyal Levi of the metal band Daath, we covered the latest singles, the forthcoming album, his rad metal guitarist podcast Riff Hard and his innovative Unstoppable Recording Machine project. Levi shared some valuable tips around guitar picks as well as a few ideas on how to enhance your recordings and mixes right away, making it a must-listen for metal fans and aspiring musicians alike, enjoy!Connect with Eyalhttps://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

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    #119 Player's Pick Podcast - Jake Bowen / Periphery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 94:02


    Jake and I catch up around the new 'Periphery V: Djent is Not a Genre' album, our extensive love for Devin Townsend and finding balance within a democratic creative environment. We talk through Jake's early years and what it was like having John Petrucci as his uncle and first guitar teacher as well, enjoy!Connect with Jakehttps://www.instagram.com/jakeperiphery/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #118 Player's Pick Podcast - Jesse Zuretti / Binary Code / Marvel Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 189:25


    A wild 3hr 'side mission' stream of consciousness chat with an amazing modern composer. Jesse and I talk through all sorts of topics around work, music and life...aaaand some UAP, Roswsell & tinfoil hat sheeeit too

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    #117 Player's Pick Podcast - Kilian Duarte - Fallujah / Scale the Summit / Angel Vivaldi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 153:09


    Kilian and I catch up and talk about our struggles through the pandemic, crazy tour sleeping situations and the importance of having at least one good friend to help set you straight when self-doubt creeps in, enjoy!Connect with Kilianhttps://www.instagram.com/kilianduartebass/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #116 Player's Pick Podcast - Sarah JoAnne / Anchor Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 99:52


    Sarah and I chop it up around life, music, talk therapy & how dinosaurs most definitely built the pyramids, enjoy!This episode sponsored by Happy Cablehttps://happycablecompany.com/collections/the-signature-happy-cableConnect with Sarahhttps://www.instagram.com/joanne_music/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #115 Player's Pick Podcast - Nick Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 102:42


    Nick shares much about his outlook and approach to both his music and his life as of late...what a phenomenal player and all around human, enjoy!Connect with Nickhttps://www.instagram.com/nickjohnstonmusic/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

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    #114 Player's Pick Podcast - David Maxim Micic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 51:51


    David takes some time away from being a new father to chat with me about life, music & his main Kiesel guitar used for the writing and recording of Bilo IV, enjoy!Connect with Davidhttps://www.instagram.com/davidmaximmicic/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise/Forrest Ranch CA) take 15% off on ALL orders w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #113 Player's Pick Podcast - Javier Reyes / Animals As Leaders / Mestis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 108:25


    Javier asks THE question...'is there really anything heavier than Meshuggah?' Press play to hear our thoughts on the topic and many more, enjoy! Connect with Javierhttps://www.instagram.com/jjavierreyess/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #112 Player's Pick Podcast - Minni Jo / MJ Noble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 94:47


    Minni Jo is an amazing creative human that weaves her love of EDM, Fantasy, Bowie, Bjork & Ella into her own unique electronic fairy soundscape, enjoy!Connect with Minni Johttps://www.instagram.com/mj.noble/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #111 Player's Pick Podcast - Jason Richardson / All That Remains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 122:56


    Jason has a new signature Ultex Sharp Mini w/ Dunlop and it rips!!! New solo album, new tab book & writing for the new All That Remains album...awwww yeah Bb Player's Pick is back! Enjoy :)Connect with Jasonhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonreevesrichardson/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2#jasonrichardson #allthatremains #ernieballmusicman

    #110 Player's Pick Podcast - Chris Bishop / CROBOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 45:28


    Chris and I chat about guitars, octave pedals, those old Alien EB3 picks and the new CROBOT album 'Feel This' out now on all platforms, enjoy!Connect with Chrishttps://www.instagram.com/crobotband/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #109 Player's Pick Podcast - Ryan Meranda / IXION / ONLY HUMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 134:20


    Ryan is my oldest guitar playing buddy. We met Pantera together when we were 16, we toured our old Seattle band ONLY HUMAN up and down the West Coast of the US multiple times and we have been guitar and music nerds the whole time. Ryan's solo project IXION has a new album out called ESCALATION OF ARROGANCE available now on all platforms, enjoy!Connect with Ryanhttps://www.instagram.com/ryanmeranda/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #108 Player's Pick Podcast - Paul Masvidal / CYNIC / DEATH / AEON SPOKE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 121:18


    Paul and I catch up around his recent efforts to heal and process the loss of long time friends and band mates Sean Reinert & Sean Malone. Hallucinogenic journeys in Jamaica, yoga, meditation, the re-release of Aeon Spoke material and preparing for the 30th Anniversary of Focus, enjoy!Connect with Paulhttps://www.instagram.com/paulmasvidal/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #107 Player's Pick Podcast - Kurt Neuman / BoDeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 59:46


    Kurt shares great stories and insights around his approach to life, music, guitar building & some sweet studio wisdom from his time with T-Bone Burnett to boot! Enjoy!Connect with Kurthttps://bodeans.com/Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #106 Player's Pick Podcast - Mat Mitchell / Puscifer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 59:15


    Mat shows off his fresh custom guitars from Kiesel and shares some great insights about the writing process of Puscifer. Catch them on tour starting June 9th in Las Vegas, enjoy!Connect with Mathttps://www.instagram.com/matmitchell/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #105 Player's Pick Podcast - Rohan Stevenson / I Built The Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 78:25


    Ro is a masterful composer and sensational lead player admired by many worldwide. He shares about the struggles of working for someone versus being solely independent and about the risk of releasing an all acoustic album...he's a good egg, enjoy!Connect with Rohttps://www.instagram.com/ibuiltthesky/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #104 Player's Pick Podcast - Adam Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 106:07


    A wonderful human and a profound player, Adam has deep themes of patience and persistence in life and his music. You are bound to love him and his beautiful playing, enjoy!Connect with Adamhttps://www.instagram.com/adammillerguitar/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #103 Player's Pick Podcast - John LaMacchia / CANDIRIA / SPYLACOPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 92:54


    John walks us through his new solo album 'Thunderheads', through much of CANDIRIA's history album by album & that one time he asked Nels Cline to play on 300% Density, enjoy!Connect with Johnhttps://www.instagram.com/lamacchiamusic/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #102 Player's Pick Podcast - Andy Timmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 65:16


    'Tone Master' Timmons surprises us with a demo of his yet to be announced signature stereo delay/reverb pedal, speaks about the magic of always staying a student and how important it is to do good things in this life...Andy's new album 'Electric Truth' is out April 1st 2022, enjoy!Connect with Andyhttps://www.instagram.com/andytimmonsofficial/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #101 Player's Pick Podcast - John Petrucci / Dream Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 56:09


    One of the nicest humans on the planet took some time to talk with me ...he just so happens to play a mean shred lick or two. Some day I hope he gets the recognition he deserves ...him and his band are hard working ...they just might make something of themselves ...only time will tell

    #100 Player's Pick Podcast - Sophie Lloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 75:32


    Sophie was about to start her study to be a forensic scientist then suddenly had a change of heart to be a rock star instead. She recounts her early days of punching guitar picks out of credit cards & dreaming of how she might become a famous pick designer some day. She shares her struggles of overcoming regular bouts of imposter syndrome and what it's like being a female guitar player with all the worlds hang ups. She's absolutely delightful, enjoy!Connect with Sophiehttps://www.instagram.com/sophieguitar_/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #99 Player's Pick Podcast - Joshua Travis / Emmure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 122:01


    Josh and I recount the last decade of working together specifically around his obsession with 9 string guitars... and here we are .... doing a thing for the first time, again. Enjoy!Connect with Joshuahttps://www.instagram.com/thejoshuatravis/Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #98 Player's Pick Podcast - Steve Vai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 74:50


    A spirited existential exchange with the great & peaceful Steve Vai himself, enjoy!Connect with Stevehttps://www.instagram.com/stevevaihimself/?hl=enConnect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #97 Player's Pick Podcast - Sarah Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 111:55


    Meet the uber talented multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter ...Ms Sarah Gibson! Sarah is a delight...a sweet creative human that is always working on music...always. Truly looking forward to the debut of her original music. This is Sarah's very first interview ...anywhere, ever. Enjoy!Connect with Sarahhttps://www.instagram.com/sargibson/Connect with Chryshttps://www.chrysjohnson.comFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #96 Player's Pick Podcast - Kevin Creekman / Tommy Vext / Lone Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 80:29


    Kevin and I catch up around touring and new moves coming up with the Tommy Vext and Lone Wolf camp. He shares much about his early years, getting into music and his journey through radical transformation, enjoy!Follow Kevin:https://www.instagram.com/thecreekman/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #95 Player's Pick Podcast - Jon Dretto

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 126:36


    Jon's on the hunt for the perfect pick so I sent him a care pack of plecs to consider ...we narrow things down a bit and let the conversation take some left turns before coming back around to the hunt at hand, enjoy!Follow Jon:https://www.instagram.com/jondretto/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #94 Player's Pick Podcast - Andy James / Five Finger Death Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 129:49


    Andy shares about life & creativity during the pandemic, moving to Vegas to join 5FDP, guitar picks, solo albums and thoughts about leaving a legacy, enjoy!Follow Andy:https://www.instagram.com/andyjamesguitar/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #93 Player's Pick Podcast - Paul Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 116:21


    Paul joyfully drops a tons of sage wisdom for all us students on the path towards guitar tone greatness and mastering our own technical difficulties, enjoy!Follow Paulhttps://www.instagram.com/paulgilbert_official/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #92 Player's Pick Podcast - Yngwie Malmsteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 78:15


    Yngwie goes in deep about his writing process on his latest record, his approach to making records through the years and how he's able to keep things exciting and fresh through regular improvisation, enjoy!Follow Yngwiehttps://www.instagram.com/yngwiemalmsteen_official/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #91 Player's Pick Podcast - Marty Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 60:39


    Marty shares a story about using the mojo of Slash's guitar pick to nail a difficult part while in the studio recording Rust In Peace and much more, enjoy!Follow Martyhttps://www.instagram.com/martyfriedman/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #90 Player's Pick Podcast - Jeff Loomis / Arch Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 80:48


    Jeff shares much about the early days with Nevermore and getting a call from Chuck Schuldiner to open for a whole month long Death tour...oh...and he may or may not have showed off his new Signature Jackson 7 string soloist, enjoy!Follow Jeffhttps://www.instagram.com/jeffloomis1/?hl=en Follow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

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    #89 Player's Pick Podcast - Connor Kaminski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 125:28


    Connor and I meet for the first time and chat it up around unwanted successes, his Strandberg guitars and the work inspirations for his latest EP, enjoy!Follow Connorhttps://www.instagram.com/connor.kaminski/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #88 Player's Pick Podcast - Chris Letchford / Scale the Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 129:28


    Chris shares the struggles around losing one of his dogs, thoughts on staying healthy, how the pandemic has effected his music ...and reveals the new direction of Scale the Summit! Enjoy :)Stay in touch w/ Chris & STShttps://www.scalethesummit.com/Follow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #87 Player's Pick Podcast - John Tron Davidson / Heavy Repping!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 134:35


    John Tron is a mate of the highest order! Consummate curator of 'the Plectroverse', a place where hand crafted artisan plectrum dreams come true...tune in and get schooled by a pro! Follow Heavy Repping!https://www.instagram.com/heavyrepping/?hl=enBuy plectrums from JDT!https://www.heavyrepping.com/Follow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #86 Player's Pick Podcast - Kieran Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 108:53


    Kieran shares hows he ended up with his first guitar because a video game was out of stock, what his experience has been with the pandemic in Scotland and the excitement of being on the Charvel Artist roster. Enjoy!Follow Kieran:https://www.instagram.com/kieranjohnston4/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2

    #85 Player's Pick Podcast - Trevor Larkin / Allen Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 96:46


    Trevor and I recount how we have inspired each other through the years and share our thoughts about the re-invention of oneself in life and music. Trevor has a big heart and seemingly endless creative energy...always excited to see what he does next, enjoy!Follow Trevor:https://www.instagram.com/trevorlarkin/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspick...Support the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator...Try our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/sho...https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

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    #84 Player's Pick Podcast - Luis Kalil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 87:07


    Luis shares what it's like to become an internet sensation at 12yrs old, keeping cool around your heroes and the challenges to get your full album heard in this modern age, Enjoy!Follow Luis:https://www.instagram.com/luiskalil_/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspick...Support the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator...Try our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/sho...https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #83 Player's Pick Podcast - Josh Meader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 92:55


    Josh and I talk through a range of topics...from his very first gigs as an 8yr old kid as 'Jojo Lightening' to the perils of modern power structures and social media. Enjoy!Follow Josh:https://www.instagram.com/joshmeader22/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspick...Support the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator...Try our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/sho...https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #82 Player's Pick Podcast - Ben Eunson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 97:20


    Really enjoyed this spirited exchange with Ben. He's a real genuine human being and extremely gifted player who gives much of the credit to the art of listening, enjoy!Follow Ben:https://www.instagram.com/beneunsonmusic/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspick...Support the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator...Try our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/sho...https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #81 Player's Pick Podcast - Marzi Montazeri / Heavy As Texas / Exhorder / Philip H. Anselmo / Superjoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 165:21


    A sprawling origin story hang that reveals much about Marzi's personal relationship with Dime and how that time shaped him as a human being. Marzi is top notch humanity in action, big love!Follow Marzi:https://www.instagram.com/marziarmy/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

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    #80 Player's Pick Podcast - Joe Bonamassa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 80:29


    Joe drops a ton of sage advice ...wise words whether you are a new comer or old dawg....enjoy!Follow Joehttps://www.instagram.com/joebonamassa/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enSupport the pod by buying some Player's Pick merch!https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator-spring.com/listing/official-player-s-pick-podcastTry our fav new coffee company Road Roaster Coffee (Chico/Paradise CA) take 20% off your first order w/ coupon code playerspick @ https://www.roadroastercoffee.com/shop-1?page=2*Photo credit for thumbnail: Rick Gouldhttps://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #79 Player's Pick Podcast - Neil Swanson / Orianthi / Tommy Vext

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 75:28


    Neil reveals the details behind how he got his gig with Orianthi, created his latest solo project and rolled into his most recent gig with Tommy Vext.Follow Neil:https://www.instagram.com/neilswanson/?hl=enFollow Chryshttps://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow the pod:https://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=en

    #78 Kyle Konkiel / Bad Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 118:07


    Kyle and I chat about the struggles of living that covid life, what it's like needing 170 gauge strings for his basses and the ins and outs of writing music in the modern world.Follow Kyle:https://www.instagram.com/kskonkiel/?hl=enFollow Chrys:https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enFollow Player's Pick:https://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=en

    #77 Player's Pick Podcast - Bill Gould / Faith No More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 98:24


    Bill and I catch up on life, tour plans, music projects, pandemic and his booze business. One of my most favorite human beings I have had the pleasure to know a bit through the years :)Faith No Morehttps://www.fnm.com/Bill's Rakijawww.Yebiga.comChrys https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enPlayer's Pickhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enhttps://www.playerspickpodcast.com

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    #76 Player's Pick Podcast - Chrys Johnson (solo) update/news Devin Townsend / Dr. Dre / New Guitars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 28:26


    Get your Player's Pick Coffee Mug & Apparel: https://chrys-johnson-designs.creator...​First solo pod! Thought I would try this out and give you a little update along with some cool news and an opportunity to support the pod and get some merch...thanks for tuning in! Love to all :)Follow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en​Follow Kimzey: https://www.instagram.com/kimzey.woof...​Follow PPP: https://www.instagram.com/playerspick...​Do Yoga w/ Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/PointOfYouY...​Follow Kiesel: https://www.instagram.com/kieselguita...​Follow Dunlop: https://www.instagram.com/jimdunlopus...​ https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #75 Player's Pick Podcast - David Maxim Micic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 128:23


    A relaxed sprawling 2hr hang w/ world renown Serbian guitarist and composer David Maxim! David is easily one of my most favorite musicians on the planet...his patience, sense of space and non-stop originality are always such a treat. Thankful for this human :)Follow David:https://www.instagram.com/davidmaximmicic/?hl=enFollow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #74 Player's Pick Podcast - Matt Heafy / Trivium

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 30:10


    Matt took some time from his busy schedule as a dedicated husband, father of twins, BJJ martial artist, ashtanga yogi, twitch streamer and front man for one of the biggest metal bands on the planet to chat with me and share some insight on what it's like to be THAT motivated. Enjoy!Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewkheafy/?hl=enFollow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enhttps://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #73 Player's Pick Podcast - Jed Simon / Zimmer's Hole / Strapping Young Lad / Devin Townsend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 96:50


    Jed catches us up on his most recent music projects, shares a bit about his quarantine experience and shows off a sick custom Machado Dime Stealth style 7 string!Follow Jed: https://www.instagram.com/iamjedsimon/?hl=enFollow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=enhttps://www.playerspickpodcast.com

    #72 Player's Pick Podcast - Josh Martin / Little Tybee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 129:11


    Josh and I jump right in...pandemic struggles, second hand meditation and the quest for a sense of coherence in life. Josh is one of my favorite guitarists in the last 5yrs ...he's full of fresh perspectives and loves sharing what he finds...top notch player, composer, teacher & all around great human being.Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/koalanights/?hl=enFollow Chrys: https://www.instagram.com/c__333j/?hl=en https://www.playerspickpodcast.com

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