Too Many Strings Podcast

As discussed in the last episode with Kiko, this follow up episode goes more into Kiko's massive Kiss collection. Kiko shares some of the stories behind some of the items he has, and what it took to get some of those items. All of the collectors out there of any type of pop culture will be able to relate to this episode!

This episode, Jon finally gets a chance to talk to Kiko Riojas again since meeting recently in Mexico. Owner of the Kiss Lounge, Kiko grew up in the music business and has a lot of history to share! We got a chance to discuss how he came to know Gene Simmons, and his path to the opening of the Kiss Lounge. A second part to this conversation is also in the works to discuss all the Kiss memorabilia he's collected over the years and has on display at the Kiss Lounge, so stay tuned!

Long time friend Clint Hoskins, owner of local Evansville, IN arcade bar High Score Saloon, joins Jon this episode, where they discuss some of the different intricacies and challenges of dealing with business ownership, banter about different types of job experiences, social media, and other things. Every time these two get together to catch up always seems like it would fit well on a podcast episode, so it's nice to finally make it happen. Thanks as always for hanging!

This episode brings you all the latest happenings in the world of Jon, ranging from the current falconry season, latest contract, and other goings on! Thanks as always for coming to hang!

After a long break, Jon riffs about the current state of healthcare, the current falconry season, and other odds and ends. Yes, Jon forgot that the volume was turned up some in the speakers while recording this episode. No, he's not sorry :)   Happy holidays everyone!

In this solo episode, Jon talks a little bit about the latest life happenings, including his trip to the UK for his falconry podcast, the latest with work, and other endeavors during some downtime on the morning of his 16th wedding anniversary. Never a dull moment in this life!

In this episode, Jon was once again fortunate enough to be able to get some time with another rep from another company he endorses to discuss different topics in the music business. This time, Pete with Morley was the one nice enough to share some of his thoughts on what the company looks for when working with prospective musicians and artists on the roster, as well as his experiences in the music industry. This is another great episode for musicians looking for valuable info on building relationships with companies, so enjoy!

In this episode, Jon was able to coordinate a time to have a chat with a rep from another one of the companies he endorses. During the conversation, E. Pruitt from Bartolini was nice enough to discuss some of his background as a musician, some of his history working for other companies, and more valuable insight straight from another artist relations perspective as to how you can develop relationships with companies as a musician. Definitely more cool stuff you won't want to miss out on, especially if you're another musician trying to make their way in the world!

This episode is a continuation of the nostalgia from the Conservatory days. Joe listened in to the last episode with our other friend and classmate, Bart Moser, and he had to weigh in as well. There's some more good stories and takeaways from this conversation, so enjoy!

This episode is a flashback to 2001-2002, when Jon attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences shortly after graduating high school. As mentioned briefly in a recent episode, it's been 20 years since finishing the program at the Conservatory, so Jon wanted to revisit some nostalgia from those days and catch up with former classmate and fellow musician Bart Moser. There's a lot of fun memories with this guy and it was fun catching up with him, so hope you enjoy!

This episode, Jon drops an update on current happenings and talks about Idaho, high cost of living, some audio discoveries, and other odds and ends. Thanks for hanging as always!

This episode, Jon follows up with Jim after reading Jim's book, Taxation With Representation: A New Evil, that they discussed last episode. You definitely don't want to miss this informative discussion.... Everyone needs to be aware of our country's history and current day situation with this topic!

This episode, Jim Lewis joins Jon to discuss a variety of topics, including physical therapy, owning a guitar company, his experiences in healthcare the last couple of years, and his new book, titled Taxation with Representation: A New Evil: The History of Dividing Our Nation Through Class Warfare Under the Guise of Fairness. If you're interested in picking it up, you can find it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online stores. There's a lot of interesting conversation points discussed in this episode, so hope you enjoy!

Happy Easter everyone! This episode, Jon talks about the usual annual Lexington Comic Con fun, Boise, movies, 1984, and other stuff. Hope everyone has a great holiday with friends and family!

This episode features Loren Hill, brand manager and artist relations for Darkglass Electronics. Loren has many years of experience in the music business and was kind enough to take the time to share a lot of interesting and insightful info that musicians in particular won't want to miss out on! He also discusses some of the amazing new products the company has released recently, so anyone in the market for some amazing new bass gear and effects, head to http://www.darkglass.com to get more details and check some of this stuff out. Thanks as always for tuning in!

This episode brings killer photographer and musician Alex Morgan to the show! This conversation between long time friends covers a variety of topics, including some of Alex's projects, falconry, and other views on music and musicianship. We hope you enjoy! For more info on Alex's photography, head to http://www.alexmorganimaging.com, and check out his band Xanderwolf on Spotify and other platforms!

In this solo episode, Jon discusses some of the latest happenings, including his recent trip to Mexico for the falconry podcast, different aspects of this falconry season, and a new music project. 

This episode, Jon gets a chance to talk with friend and Stemm vocalist/guitarist Joe Cafarella for the first time in about a year and a half. Joe was nice enough to make the time to share his recent experience recovering from Covid, as well as give an update on his current musical endeavors. This is another insightful episode you'll want to make sure to check out!

This episode is definitely worth the listen, if nothing more than to hear the story of the complete disaster Jon's recent trip to Boise turned into.... But other than that, the update includes recent music activity and discussion of how this falconry season has gone, amongst other things. Thanks as always for tuning in!

In this episode, Jon has a chance to discuss a lot of different things with Ashley from the Framus and Warwick fam, ranging from how the company has done during the pandemic, some different new products the company has recently offered, and also other good insights that musicians looking for endorsement opportunities need to hear, and quite honestly, can't hear enough! For more info on the wide range of products the company has to offer, plus announcements on the cool new LTD instruments and other new products the company plans to offer in the new year, head to framuswarwickusa.com.

This episode, Jon has a long overdue chat with another fellow bass friend and Editor-in-Chief of Bass Magazine, Jon D'Auria. They discussed dealing with the last year and a half, juggling those different challenges with fatherhood, and the outlook of the bass scene. If you haven't yet, head to http://www.bassmagazine.com for lots of killer bass gear and musician content!

This week, Jon discusses his latest respiratory credentialing exam experience, falconry updates, and NFL gameday fun. Thanks as always for tuning in!

This week, Framus and Warwick friend and fam guitarist Hans Platz is Jon's guest, and they get a chance to discuss their latest music projects, fatherhood, and their thoughts on the state of music. Go check out his projects at http://www.hansplatz.de, where you can find links to his bands and their videos!

This catchup solo episode, Jon vents some about the current mindset of hospitals, being able to be home again for awhile, and training a new bird for the upcoming falconry season. This is more of another personal update episode, but hopefully everyone will get something out of it. Thanks for checking in! 

This episode, Jon gets the chance to hang again with good bud Nick Schendzielos as while swinging through Denver on another road trip. They discuss the nostalgia of great times like Warwick Bass Camp, beer and breweries, and other things going on in each other's respective lives. Convos with Nick are always insightful and a great time, so have fun and enjoy!

This week, Jon talks about his first experience with fly fishing, work blues, visiting friends in Vegas and Cali, and other odds and ends thoughts. Thanks as always for joining!

This episode, Jon manages to reconnect with friend and killer bassist Yolanda Charles for the first time in years. They discuss their bouts with the covid crud, experiences with people, landing gigs, and other cool topics! This was a lengthy but cool two hour episode, and look forward to doing it again in the future! 

This episode, Jon discusses trying some new things, such as rock climbing, boba, and catching Covid..... for the second time, and some insights that have gone along with it. Fun times! Thanks as always for listening and joining in!

This episode, Jon was very excited to be able to catch up with friend and fellow 7 string bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling. During the conversation, they touched on their approach to dealing with the pandemic, Jeroen rejoining Obscura, and other topics relating to music and life. This was Jon's first time catching up with Jeroen during an actual conversation in at least a few years, so hope you enjoy!

This episode, Jon takes some time to discuss the craziness of the last couple of weeks, including experiences at Disney, the quick turnaround of having to head back to Wyoming, and of course, Yellowstone! This is another episode more geared to update friends and family on the latest happenings, but there's a few other odds and ends sprinkled in too. Thanks again for hanging, and more guests are still in the works, hopefully by next episode!

Join Jon as he discusses some aspects of self improvement, introspection on creativity, and makes a final clarification to his overall stance on some of the Covid issues we're facing today. Thanks again for the positive feedback on the last solo episode! Hope you enjoy this one as well.

This episode, Jon does a solo podcast for the first time (for better or worse!). On top of sharing random thoughts on work life, a few hobbies, current state of mind of society towards healthcare and vaccinations, and other things, this episode is also sort of an update for friends and family, on top of being an experimental trial run to see if more of these types of episodes might be done in the future. Thanks for checking it out!

This episode, Jon catches up with friend and guitarist of Cephalic Carnage, Brian Hopp. During their conversation, they discuss new career ventures, audio nerd stuff, and some of Brian's experiences working past audio gigs, amongst other things. Thanks as always for tuning in!

This episode is another swapcast with David Sanchez from Havok, who is also the creator and brains behind the Riffs or Die podcast. This follow up swapcast is centered heavily around David's questions for Jon concerning his experience working in hospitals around the country this past year and dealing with a lot of Covid issues. If nothing else, hopefully this episode will keep you thinking for yourself and continue to inspire you to do your own research on many issues we face as a society. If you haven't, check out Havok on most streaming platforms and for David's podcast, head to www.riffsordie.com!

This week, Jon joins friend, fellow bassist, and GHS rep Jon Moody, where they discuss the state of music, Jon's early experience with bass, podcasting, and other cool things. Thanks as always for the support and enjoy!

This week, Jon gets back in touch with buddy and vocalist/bandmate Sean Zatorsky (also of Sinsaenum, Chimaira, Daath), where they discuss music school, video games, and of course, Star Wars, amongst other things. Hope you enjoy another fun episode!

This episode, Jon discusses live streaming, Vegas raging, the current state of music, and other topics with friend Jayme Lewis, bassist and founder of thebassist.net. If you want to check out some informative and interactive streams, look him up on Twitch! It's worth the time! More info during the episode!

This week, Jon gets back in touch with good bud David Sanchez from the band Havok. A lot of cool topics are discussed, including the world's current state of affairs, David's Riffs or Die podcast, guitar and bass specs, and some of the details around one of Jon's favorite pursuits, falconry. David is a funny dude and this was a fun conversation to have, so enjoy! If you haven't yet, definitely check out Havok and his podcast, Riffs or Die, at http://www.riffsordie.com! They're more than worth the listen!

This week, Jon talks with fellow bassist and vocalist Nicki Tedesco about writing, getting a start in music, collaborating, and other different topics relating to being a modern musician. It's a fun conversation that offers some good insight and perspectives, so you'll want to check it out! Thanks as always for tuning in!

Join Jon this week as he reminisces with good friend and German Warwick bassist Chris Rodriguez, as they discuss the latest happenings in Germany, what it was like doing shows in the drive-in theater environment, and of course, Star Wars! Thanks for tuning in for another fun hang!

Join Jon this week as he gets back in touch with friend and founder of the Bass Channel, Chris Caccamise! Jon and Chris discuss different topics, including the inspiration behind starting up the successful media channel, balancing the time requirements of multiple jobs and hobbies, and some of the technical aspects of podcasting. Thanks as always for hanging out!

Join Jon this week as he catches up with bass guru and friend Mark Michell while they discuss the state of the music biz, video games, past bass events, and other good stuff. Thanks as always for tuning in and hope you enjoy!

Join Jon this week as he catches up with his good friend Ove Bosch, who is a bassist based in Germany and also the founder of BassCon. During the conversation they discuss a variety of things, including memories from Bass Camp, previous NAMM shows, networking, and the inspiration behind Ove deciding to start BassCon. It's a fun hour you won't want to miss!

Good friend and fellow Warwick artist Jeff Hughell of Six Feet Under joins Jon this week to discuss the latest with the band, his personal projects, extended range basses, and barbecue! For more info on Jeff, head to http://www.jeffhughell.com! Thanks as always for listening!

This third and final part of the NAMM Show Hangout Series to start this podcast off with brings you Tanya, a prominent touring bassist, and Derrick, the vocalist for Sepultura, who were kind enough to stop by the Warwick booth at NAMM to discuss their new show Highway to Health, advocacy, and other topics. I miss these two, and hope to see them again soon along with many of my other musician friends! For more info on Highway to Health, head to http://www.highwaytohealthshow.com. Enjoy!

In this episode, Jon hangs with William Duvall at the Framus and Warwick booth during the 2020 NAMM Show, where they discuss William's beginnings in music, dad experiences, dogs, and other odds and ends. Come hang out and enjoy! Thanks for listening!

Join Jon as he kicks off the first episode of the Too Many Strings Podcast with amazing dude and musician Devin Townsend! During this short conversation, we discuss a variety of things including interesting cuisines from other countries, touring, and other odds and ends. So come hang out with us in the first of a fun (and somewhat noisy) three episode NAMM show series! Enjoy!