Player's Pick Podcast

Layne and Chrys delve into the intricacies of guitar picks, personal preferences in music, and the philosophical perspectives on life and religion. They explore the importance of failure and growth in the music industry, emphasizing the need for heart and passion in artistic endeavors. The discussion also touches on the significance of appreciating moments and keeping an open mind towards different beliefs and experiences.Connect:Layne https://www.instagram.com/tonydanzatapdanceextravaganza/?hl=enChryshttps://www.instagram.com/c333j_/?hl=enPPPhttps://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=enChapters02:50Collaborating Remotely on New Music06:00The Energy of In-Person Jamming vs. Remote Collaboration08:46Nostalgia for the Struggles of Early Music Days11:55Maintaining Grit in Music as Artists Age15:06Evolution of Anger and Themes in Music18:00Unboxing a New Guitar: The Kyber21:09The Design Process Behind New Guitars24:05Side Projects and Collaborations in Music34:05Musical Collaborations and Inspirations35:59Life Changes and Musical Pursuits37:15Influences of Legendary Bands39:17The Essence of Pantera's Sound40:41The Evolution of Musical Influences45:13The Importance of Guitar Picks56:27The Quest for the Perfect Pick01:06:37Seattle Music Scene and Venues01:10:03Current Music Influences and Discoveries01:20:03Philosophical Perspectives on Life and Religion01:35:30Advice for Aspiring Musicianskeywordsmusic collaboration, remote jamming, nostalgia in music, guitar picks, Danza, Kiesel guitars, musical influences, songwriting, Pantera, music evolution, guitar picks, music influences, personal growth, philosophy, religion, failure, creativity, musicianship, music industry, guitarists, the tony danza tapdance extravaganza, ttdte, chrys johnson, layne meylain

In this conversation, Brandon Washington discusses his musical journey, personal milestones, and the evolution of his sound as Andosan. He reflects on his experiences in the music industry, the challenges he faced, and the influences that shaped his work. Brandon shares insights into his creative process, the significance of his recent marriage, and his aspirations for future projects, emphasizing the importance of growth and transformation in his music career. In this conversation, Brandon Washington and Chrys delve into the world of music, discussing recent album releases, the creative process behind songwriting, and the personal struggles that influence their art. They explore the importance of community, self-belief, and the role of therapy in personal growth. The dialogue highlights the challenges artists face, the significance of relationships, and the journey of navigating one's mental health through music.Chapters04:29 Personal Milestones and Creative Process09:56 Musical Evolution and Influences17:01 Navigating the Music Industry23:46 Viral Success and New Opportunities33:30 The Evolution of Sound and Identity39:04 Exploring New Musical Directions44:05 Influences and Inspirations in Music50:04 The Current Music Landscape and Discoveries56:01 The Art of Songwriting and Creative Process01:04:34 The Vulnerability of Artistic Expression01:08:10 Navigating Mental Health and Music01:12:58 The Role of Relationships in Personal Growth01:18:29 The Journey of Self-Belief and Perseverance01:36:20 Building a Supportive Community for SuccessKeywordsmusic, creativity, personal growth, Andosan, hip hop, musical influences, album, journey, industry insights, evolution, music, creativity, personal growth, therapy, self-belief, songwriting, artist recommendations, mindfulness, relationships, hip-hop

In this engaging conversation, Baxty, a rising star in the guitar world, shares his journey from a shy boy in Chile to a recognized musician. He discusses the importance of living in the moment, the influence of his family on his musical path, and the challenges he has faced along the way. Baxty emphasizes the significance of community, personal expression in music, and the balance between teaching and creating. He reflects on his creative process, the impact of social media, and the importance of patience and action in achieving musical goals. In this conversation, Baxty shares his journey as a guitarist, discussing his early experiences with guitar picks, the challenges he faced while learning, and the importance of finding one's musical identity. He emphasizes the significance of enjoying music, the influence of iconic musicians, and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians about following their dreams and embracing the journey of music-making.Chapters02:21 Life as a Rising Star05:20 The Journey to Guitar Mastery10:56 The Importance of Relationships17:14 Creative Process and Songwriting23:09 Navigating Challenges in the Music Industry33:01 Navigating Criticism and Embracing Authenticity 35:04 The Importance of Being Prepared for Life's Interruptions37:46 Teaching as a Journey of Self-Discovery40:47 The Balance Between Teaching and Creating43:38 Learning Through Curiosity and Mistakes46:54 The Evolution of Technique and Personal Growth 49:47 The Role of Exploration in Musical Expression51:33 The Journey of Finding the Right Gear56:18 The Fluidity of Technique and Self-Expression 01:00:08 Creating Unique Sounds Through Personal Exploration01:03:58 The Unique Sound of Animals as Leaders01:05:39 Collaboration and Musical Aspirations01:08:00 Influences and Inspirations in Music01:10:20 The Importance of Authenticity in Music01:16:38 Fitness and Mental Clarity for Musicians01:20:02 Creating a Full Band Experience01:24:57 Advice for Aspiring MusiciansConnectBAXTY https://www.instagram.com/b_a_x_t_y/?hl=enChrys https://www.instagram.com/c333j_/?hl=enPPP https://www.instagram.com/playerspickpodcast/?hl=en----------------------------------------Special Thanks to:Jim Dunlop https://www.instagram.com/jimdunlopusa/?hl=enKiesel Guitars https://www.instagram.com/kieselguitars/?hl=enRoswell Pro Audio https://www.instagram.com/roswellproaudio/?hl=enSacred Sound Coffee https://www.instagram.com/sacredsoundcoffee/?hl=enIron Grizzly Creations https://www.instagram.com/irongrizzlycreations/?hl=enKeywords: Baxty, guitar, music, songwriting, teaching, creativity, personal growth, social media, community, technique, guitar, musician journey, learning guitar, musical identity, guitar techniques, inspiration, advice for musicians, overcoming challenges, music collaboration

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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

*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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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