40 Watt Podcast

40 Watt Podcast

Author: 40 Watt Podcast Language: English Episodes: 169
Tune into the 40 Watt Podcast for a grounded, gear-focused conversation about the sounds that shape our world. This isn't just a rundown of news and new releases; it's a deep dive into the tools and techniques that actually create the music. We get into the specifics-the hum of a particular tube amp, the history behind a classic guitar model, the subtle magic of a well-placed effects pedal-and trace how these elements ripple out to influence both contemporary artists and the legendary recordings of the past. Through candid interviews with people who live and breathe music, alongside our own straightforward commentary, each episode connects the technical dots in a way that’s accessible to both players and passionate fans. The 40 Watt Podcast serves as a workshop and a listening room, exploring not only what we hear but how it came to be, making the craft behind the art form the central story. You'll come away with a richer appreciation for the decisions made in the studio and on the stage, hearing your favorite tracks with a new, more informed ear.
Episodes
S3E13 - Hilary B. Jones of Mid-Riff Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:09
Send us a textHilary B. Jones is an incredibly talented guitarist, consultant, and podcaster who has worked in the industry demoing gear with some pretty raucous riffs as well as working to promote and guide diversity, e…
S3E12 - Do we need amps at home anymore? w/ Scott Hamilton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:59
Send us a textThis week Scott and Phillip talk about whether or not digital recording solutions are just a better option than miking an amp or the use of loadbox and IR solutions. What do you think?I hope you enjoy this…
S3E11 - Yes, we talked about NAMM w/ Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:16
Send us a textAdrian Thorpe is a former Major in the British Army and a qualified Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) who decided when he left the military that it was time to put his technical training and love of blowin…
S3E9 - Recreating the Tones in Our Heads w/ Sarah Rudy from Hello June [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:42
Send us a textSarah Rudy is a guitarist/singer/songwriter with a talent for catchy, evocative melodies and beautiful guitar tones. She and her band, Hello June, have been praised by NPR, No Depression, Paste Magazine, Wo…
S3E8 - Chasing Creativity w/ Joey Landreth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:31
Send us a textJoey Landreth is a guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/engineer/professional karate in the garager who has built a reputation as one of the pioneers of a renaissance in slide guitar playing. In this episod…
S3E5 - The Power Trio Education w/ Mark Hopkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:43
Send us a textIn this week's episode Phillip talks to guitarist and youtuber Mark Hopkins about his guitar playing journey and the educational power of the power trio. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Find…