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James Beardmore of Normal Devices joins us this week to talk about his fantastic Decay Cascade pedal, which he describes as a 'Layering Reverb Distorter'. James is another innovative Canadian builder with a unique approach to pedal design, creating effects that inspire guitarists to think—and play—a little differently.

 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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Zak Sherman of Audio Cultivation Project joins us to discuss his new highly versatile drive pedal FOURTH, as well as his decision to wipe the slate clean and rebrand. Spoiler alert—it worked very well!

 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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We are thrilled to announce our first FOUR AT THE DOOR series episode featuring our first recipient, Michael Vanzandt. We took our original FOUR ON THE FLOOR podcast segment to a completely new level! Each Patreon Patrons at the Grand Poohbah level get to choose FOUR from our library of pedals, consisting mostly of our podcast guests' pedals. We send them out, they get played and returned, and then we discuss the experience! 

The featured builders are:

Kaiser Electronics,

Voltic Electronic Devices

RudeTech

Smallsound/Bigsound

 

 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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Tom Butler joins us to talk about his incredible career in rock radio, the story behind his vinyl record store, and, of course, the guitar gear that he has obsessed over since he first picked up the instrument as a kid. At the radio microphone, Tom has spent decades not only living rock and roll but helping countless bands get their first shot and find their audience—my band included. Thank you Tom!

 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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Kenny Howes joins us again to share his latest famous VOX obsession that turned into a major acquisition. We also cover lots of Rickenbacker stuff aided by Kenny's past work experience at the famed guitar company. Ricken-back-er.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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Chris Cassone, author of Art of the Stompbox, joins us to discuss the inspiration and backstory behind his new book. While many stompbox books focus on circuitry, history, or technical details, Chris shines a spotlight on the art and design of some of the most visually captivating guitar pedals ever made.

 

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Barton McGuire of Cosmodio Instruments joins us again for a long-awaited update, including a dazzling new release, Splinter Twin, and tales of what's next for Cosmodio.

 

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Ken Haas of Reverend Guitars joins us again to share a big product line update and tips his hat to a few more exciting things that Reverend Guitars is up to. Speaking of that, be sure to check out the Reverend Circle R sessions on YouTube for a ton of live up-and-coming artists, as well as plenty of established heavy hitters on guitar.

 

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Chase Gullett of Gullett Guitars joins us again to introduce a new guitar model to his outstanding line of guitar designs, and a massive announcement for the show and all of you amazing listeners. Trust me, you are going to want to get in on this one. 

 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

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Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, joins us again for the release of his new pedal dubbed Regrets. Dave calls this pedal a "resonant reverb" and gives us the story behind it as well as his incredible Kim Chi - "textural fuzz drive. Dave is a vital builder in the guitar world as he always takes something familiar and makes us reconsider it, and is a helluva good dude, too. 

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

 

#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips 

 

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