The Bassist Podcast

It was so awesome getting to know Michael and talking about his new solo album, his method for crafting parts and his outlook on the importance of simplifying music-making. Support the show on PATREON for as low as $2!

Christian is an awesome bassist and Twitch streamer and it was a blast getting to know him! Be sure to check out what he's doing on Twitch! Support the show on PATREON for as low as $2!

I heard Bryan talk about this years ago and I've followed this tone philosophy every time I've played with a bass amp. Go get the new Aristocrats album!

Bryan shared with me his tips for getting a good monitor mix when playing with in-ears and I'll be sure to give this a try next time I play live! Also, go get the new Aristocrats album!

Scott Devine is one of the godfathers of modern music marketing, education and business – and when he speaks about this stuff I LISTEN!

I'm so grateful that I'm not the ONLY person in the world who has these terrible nightmares! Also, go get the new Aristocrats album!

Bryan Beller has been a bass hero of mine for as long as I can remember, and I consider it a great honor to call him both friend and returning guest to the podcast! Go get the new Aristocrats album!

I immediately felt what Nicki was saying about what it actually costs to be a career musician and the small sacrifices that add up to incredible consequences – simply for the sake of pursuing of your dreams. Come hang with us live during the show on Twitch and catch the rest on Patreon!

This clip is from The Bassist Podcast #112 with Tyson Leslie. Listen to the complete episode on Patreon!

This clip is from The Bassist Podcast #111 with Jermaine Morgan. Listen to the complete episode on Patreon!

Evan is – without doubt – one of my favorite bassists on the planet! We got a chance to hang onTwitch last week and I adored every minute of it! Come hang with us live during the show next time and catch the rest of this podcast on Patreon!

Shim is one of my favorite humans on the planet and I love hanging with him and talking shit on Twitch. Come hang with us live during the show and catch the rest on Patreon!

The first 10 minutes of conversation with Phil Jones made me realize that I was speaking with the Elon Musk of bass! I can't wait to chat with this dude again and make sure you check out his wonderful gear at https://www.pjbworld.com! Come hang with us live during the show on Twitch and catch the rest on Patreon!

It was an absolute delight to chat with Cory a few months ago and I adored getting to hang out with every bassist's favorite guitarist! Remember – THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE EPISODE! There's another hour of this podcast available on PATREON and it's also completely AD-FREE! Come hang with us next time on Twitch and catch the rest on Patreon!

Evan Marien and Adam Neely are two incredible bassists, musicians, humans but I like to call them friends! This is the first time the 3 of us have ever hung out together, so this show was one for the books! Come hang with us next time on Twitch and catch the rest on Patreon!

Adam Nitti is one of my all-time favorite bass players, and has been since I first met him back in '04 or '05. His chops are as impressive as his groove, and he's probably also the reason why I took such an interest in studying recording practices and technologies. Listen to the complete episode on Patreon!

Steven Jenkins is an incredible NY/LA bassist with a great new bass podcast called Stir Crazy.

Scott Devine has – without doubt – done more for the bass community and bass business than anyone in the past two decades. I owe him a debt of gratitude and it was an honor to finally meet and chat with him.

Janek is a virtuoso bassist, brilliant businessman and entrepreneur, forward-thinkner and friend. Be sure to check out his new book THE BASS PLAYER'S GUIDE TO SIGHT READING!

Daric is a fantastic bassist and educator on YouTube. I hadn't met him before doing this podcast but we immediately clicked and he's quickly becoming one of my favorites!

I've been a big Adam Neely fan for years, and I truly consider it an honor to call him my friend as well, so it's no wonder why he's my guest on EPISODE #100 of The Bassist Podcast! Adam is a phenomenal bassist, musician and content creator and I adore geeking out over music with him.

Evan Marien is one of my favorite bassists on the planet and one of the sweetest guests I've ever had on the show. And if you haven't seen a Dana x Evan video yet then you haven't lived!

Patrick Hunter is a great bassist, YouTuber and a hilarious fellow. Be sure to go check out his UGLY BASSES series!

Ryan Madora is a Nashville touring and session bassist, author and educator. She and I met a few NAMM's ago and finally got to sit down and chat for a bit! Check out her new book BASS PLAYERS TO KNOW.

Chris is a superstar bassist from the German band Revolverheld, a hilarious human and also dear friend whom I don't see often enough!

In addition to being both a dear friend and previous employer of mine, Shim was the frontman for the band Sick Puppies. I'm a bit biased, but he's certainly my favorite rock star!

Jordan is, without doubt, one of my favorite humans on the planet and truly an unreal musician. Saying that this is very important would be a monumental understatement, and I hope that it inspires you to have these conversations yourself.

Randy McStine is a prog-rock guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Be sure to check out the new album from McStine & Minnemann, out in July 2020!

You might know her from her work with Victor Wooten, Beyonce or her solo career… Either way, Divinity Roxx is, without doubt, the baddest gal in bass – and for good reason too!

Mary is an incredible human with an enormous heart and even bolder ambition. O ya, plus she's one of my most favorite musicians on the planet!

Virtuoso bassist and superhuman Damian Erskine joins me today on the show. Be sure to check out his new Right Hand Drive video course that just came out!

My good friend and bass virtuoso Nick Schendzielos from Nuclear Power Trio and Job for a Cowboy joins me live today on The Bassist Podcast.

This is a big day for The Bassist Podcast – not only is it truly the first video episode that I've produced, it's also the first one to be done live! Thanks to my brother Pou Piam for trying out this science experiment with me!

Terran Fernandez is a rad bassist, luthier, D&D enthusiast and his name reminds me of playing Starcraft in the 7th grade. Enjoy!

Shortly before the apocalypse began, Marcelo Feldman, AKA The Bass Wizard, and I had a fantastic conversation in sunny Hollywood, CA.

A couple weeks ago I went to G&L Guitars to hang with my friend, and one of the dearest members of the bass community, Steve Araujo.

It's such an honor to have Nili Brosh on the podcast this week. You know her from her work with Dethklok, Iron Maidens, Cirque du Soleil and so many more it's not even funny. Enjoy and check out her new album!

Alex Lofoco and I met up after the NAMM show a few months back and talked about his new album with Remco, coffee, music education and much more. Also PLEASE consider donating to Juan's medical fund at https://thebassi.st/2UDkVwP

When you're playing with TWO of the biggest names in pop, you must be doing something right. Kyle is one of the biggest names in bass and plays with both Katy Perry & Kelly Clarkson, he's a rad dude and I know you'll love our conversation . Also PLEASE consider donating to Juan's medical fund at https://thebassi.st/2UDkVwP

Johnnie Gilmore is a rad dude and an incredible bassist! I loved getting to chat with him, and also PLEASE consider donating to Juan's medical fund at https://thebassi.st/2UDkVwP

Be sure to check out the new single by Chrys wherever music is streamed, and also PLEASE consider donating to Juan's medical fund at https://thebassi.st/2UDkVwP

We're back! 2019 was a rough one and I'm ready to hit the ground running in 2020 with the podcast! Norm has been one of my favorite bassists for years and it was so awesome to chat with him on the show. Enjoy!

Kai is an incredible bassist and solo instrumentalist who I met and performed with at Solo Bass Night last month. Be sure to check him out and also go donate at https://thebassi.st/goodboys

Josh is a fantastic musician, a virtuoso bassist and one of the minds behind Solo Bass Night. Be sure to check him out and also go donate at https://thebassi.st/goodboys

I had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Aguilar president Dave Boonshoft while I was in NYC last week, the man behind A LOT of the bass gear that I've relied on throughout my career.

Words simply cannot express how much of an honor it was to chat with this man. Rufus Reid has been a kingpin in the music industry for over 5 decades, so listen up! You may need to listen to this one SEVERAL times to soak it all up

Mark is a brilliant drummer and lead film editor on the new Garfield movie, and last week he let me come hang out on the Warner Bros. lot. Enjoy!

A few weeks ago I was joined by my brother Jason and one of my favorite drummers Brian Kops to live stream a recording session at my YouTube channel. Enjoy!

Brandon has been one of my favorite humans on the planet for my entire life, cuz I've known him since he was a baby. He's funny and smart as hell, so enjoy it y'all!

The amazing Kent Beatty joins me on the podcast today! He and I go WAY back to our first meeting at one of Victor Wooten's Bass & Nature Camps about 16 years ago. Be sure to check out what he's got going on these days, the dude is an unreal bassist!

Murv Douglas is the current bassist of Powerman 5000 and a local LA bass legend, and I'm so glad that our schedules aligned to make this podcast happen!