The You Guys Shred Podcast

In the first of our Fork Fest series, Stacie stops by to talk about her various musical ventures, snoring bandmates, and sexy villains.

The Virginia-based group takes us through why they feel like a new band, how they let songs write themselves, and the role that nature plays in their music.

Keaton and Tyler congregate in yet another new studio space for a review of recent events and feats, awkward situations, and lessons learned.

We sit down with Grey and Tyler for a very honest conversation on how music should be dangerous, finding coffee in Portland, and why art will always win.

We pull back the layers with the magic man himself on his musical upbringing, tour antics, and how he knew their record label was a good fit.

We chat with the duo about the pros and cons of DIY recording, how they entertained themselves on tour, and reminisce about venues that are no longer.

The (NOT) French band discusses early growing pains, how producers play a role in their songwriting, and the inspiration behind their new songs.

The metalcore legend joins us to discuss how he built his career around creative problem solving, why breaking rules and taking risks leads to innovation, and what he's doing to pass the torch onto the next generation of producers.

Christian gets into the weeds about his evolution from guitarist to frontman, gear malfunctions, and why being comfortable isn't always a good thing.

Kris slings some stories about performing on a cruise ship, how bad situations motivate him to improve, and why he prefers to be "the worst of the best."

Shenanigans are had with Blue and Ben as we talk about circumstances and coincidences, having a self-sufficient band, and being shaped by experiences.

We get deep with Cody and Jacob discussing unity as a band, lessons in accountability, and hardcore roots.

We nerd out with Courtney and Julie on shattering expectations, musical upbringings, and the road to becoming a three-piece band. 

We have a silly goose time tossing around jokes as we chat about social media content, evolving their sound, and why bombing the first show is a good thing.

Robert speaks about vehicle nightmares, choosing quality over quantity, and how they've hustled to succeed.

Things get juicy as the quartet examines the cohesion of their first record, embracing the weird, and the importance of aesthetics.

Collin and Jose dig up the dirty details about starting a venue, unique festivals, and being stranded in snow storms.

Kaden and Conner had us howling at how they first met, bad bar shows, and humbling experiences.

The rock trio rises to the occasion to discuss their new music, relationships, and bodily excretions.

We reunite with Chase and Swade after 10 years and reminisce about the dreams, hijinks, and friendships of yesteryear.

The guitarist shares his thoughts on treating a band like a day job, not taking success for granted, and why he loves bad ideas.

We tackle all the important topics including car rides with cops, broken bones, and their first sold out show.

There's jokes in bulk as we discuss her first contract at 17 years old, the effect Tik Tok has had on her career, and not forcing her creativity.

We chat with the Utah blues rock trio about the way happenstance formed their band, the challenges and triumphs of recording their new EP, and some failed band names.

We talk with Tyler about finding success as a solo artist, what he loves about performing with a drummer, and why Phoenix is his favorite place to play. 

Mike and Carter join us to share some of our own band's stories from the road,  the paths that led us to Poet Bones, and a couple inside jokes.

In our first episode at the new studio, we're joined by the lead singer to talk about writing from the heart, the dynamics of his first show, the vision for his unreleased music.

Keaton and Tyler talk about a recent album release, learn some science, and watch some You Guys Shred moments.

We chat with Devin about what inspired his upcoming EP, recording with his favorite producer, and how he got into producing his own music.

Mia beams in to discuss the dynamics of being in a band versus playing solo, her first time singing in front of a crowd, some of her influences, and her favorite show to date.

Guitarist and videographer Tim Burton joins us to talk about his band's new music, rupturing an ear drum on tour, and a memorable music video shoot.

We have a goofy time talking with Brandon about his most recent tour, how they joined their record label, and what's in store for the band's future.

Man of many talents, Al Deans, describes falling in love with art from an early age, the process of writing a rock opera, and discovering his knack for mixing live sound.

Keaton shares his experience of visiting some significant locations in rock and roll history, and Tyler is the butt of a joke.

Bassist David Flinn talks to us about the career change to full time musician, navigating record deals, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of touring.

We chat with the Irish songwriter about growing into her voice, how her early guitar playing shaped her songwriting process, and addressing stereotypes both in and outside of music.

Stacie joins the conversation to discuss their Sonic battle of the bands win, some of their favorite shows and traditions, and premiere two new songs.

With no shortage of hilarious tropes and puns, this interview will be split into two parts. In this segment, Chase and Andrew talk about the benefits and struggles of returning to old recording methods, how they use music to cope, and some of the genius strategies they used to promote their album.

Justin shares his experience of moving to LA from Canada alone at a young age, recording an album during a pandemic, and dealing with drama during tour.

We chat with Aubree about her evolution from solo artist to full-fledged band, winning a battle of the bands on their first performance together, and the dynamic created when members join and leave the group.

Nathan, Jesh, and Hayden share their thoughts on how collaboration brings meaning to their songs, exploring new sounds, and their recording process. Plus, a few harmless pranks along the way.

We chat with Idahomies Gary and Saige about how they formed the band, sketchy shows, and the "free chippy" campaign.

Guitarist and vocalist David Tavera gives his perspective on being honest in his songwriting, why he writes most of his songs in the tub, and the most interesting object he's ever signed.

Jerry talks about experiences from his childhood that shaped his musical interests, the moment he knew he had "arrived," and premieres some tracks from his upcoming album.

Keaton and Tyler catch up on what's happened since the first episode, including more hecklers, the death of Taylor Hawkins, and Jack White's new album.

April and Zach recount starting their band, a bike cop encounter, and how they ended up recording their latest album in a warehouse. Plus, we start to notice a pizza theme..

Neal and Taylor of Royal Bliss talk about early band names, their innovative solution to booking their first tour, and the infamous "Road to Vermont."

Dan shares his perspective on discipline in songwriting and chasing an algorithm, and we talk about the journey from his first shows in his parents' basement to his memorable first time in Florida that he dubs "the worst day of his life."

Tyler joins us for a rollercoaster of emotions, from the nostalgia of his first guitar, to finding his sound, and an overheating car in the middle of the desert. Listen till the end to find out why his mystery piñata story puts him at #2 on our leaderboard.

Original lead guitarist of Poet Bones joins us this week to talk about Citizen Soldier's writing and recording process, including the bumps they encounter along the way. 

Long time friend and former bandmate Chase Gerber joins us as our first guest with some of the worst tour stories we've ever heard. From persistent van problems to unending venue surprises, find out what it means to "roll with the punches."