40 Watt Podcast

40 Watt Podcast

Author: 40 Watt Podcast Language: English Episodes: 100
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
S4E2 - Finding Joy in the Guitar w/ Molly Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:42
Send us a textMolly Miller is a spectacular guitarist and educator who has played all over the world with her band, the Molly Miller Trio, and with Jason Mraz! In this episode we talk about how she found her way to music…
S4E1 - 'I like bad tone' w/ Ryan Burke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:03
Send us a textRyan from @60CycleHumCast and I talk about all of the NAMM shenanigans, doppelganger mannequins, SoCal Mexican food, and bad guitar tone! Find Ryan and 60 Cycle Hum on:Internet: https://60cyclehumcast.com/I…
S3E30 - New Guitars; Old Souls w/ Creston Lea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:10
Send us a textIn this episode Phillip sits down with luthier Creston Lea and talks about how he got into guitar building, our love of weird Peavey stuff, and drawing on popular models for inspiration to create new and un…
S3E29 - Our Year in Gear w/ Scott Hamilton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:35
Send us a textIn this episode, Scott and I talk about our favorite gear we've picked up this year! Hope you enjoy this conversation! Find Scott and The Effects Loop on:Internet: https://www.theeffectsloop.com/Instagram:…
S3E28 - Saving Rainforests...One Mic at a Time w/ Dan Pilver of LEWITT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:25
Send us a textDan Pilver is VP over at LEWITT - a company that has grown quickly in the pro audio market and who has also always been a big supporter of the 40 Watt Podcast. In this new episode with Dan, we talk about LE…
S3E27 - Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake Cable Co. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:05
Send us a textHank Donovan and his company, Rattlesnake Cable Company, are making some of the coolest, highest quality instrument and speaker cables out there on the market. He has an impeccable attention to detail and q…
S3E26 - Building family traditions w/ Markus and Izzy Reeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:01
Send us a textMarkus Reeves is an artisan. He builds the most incredible, truly point-to-point wired pedals out there - and now he's roped his daughter into the family business. In this episode we talk more about them wo…
S3E25 - Skipping School with Mark Turley from Summer School Electronics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:06
Send us a textMark Turley is a super fun musician, DIY and not-so-DIY show promoter, record label do-it-all, and school teacher who decided during the pandemic to start building pedals - and they've taken off. We talk ab…
S3E24 - Smashing Guitars w/ Halee Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:42
Send us a textHalee Smith is a guitarist, entrepreneur, and an all around creative force. She has made waves with her Rockit Music Gear company making some of the coolest guitar straps around, adorable 3D printed pick ho…
S3E23 - New Music with Old Roots w/ Briscoe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
Send us a textBriscoe is an Americana band out of Austin, TX that harkens back to days of Americana past - rich with acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonies and great songwriting. They've already played sold out shows at the l…