Ep. 206 John Stippell (Somerset Thrower/Spector Basses)

Ep. 1 : Matt Sweeney (Chavez/Guitar Moves): Our first episode is finally here! The amazing Matt Sweeney and I had almost an hourlong conversation immediately following the recording of our first take of David Bowie's "Fame". Look for it on YouTube! Matt is an incredibly talented musician who... by Couch Riffs

48 min listen

Ep. 19: Christian Martucci (Stonesour/Black Star Riders): This week Mike talks with Christian Martucci, a rock 'n roll lifer who had the talent to make some higher level stuff happen and the persistence and patience that it sometimes takes to have your number called. And, it couldn't have happened to a more... by Couch Riffs

93 min listen

Ep. 13: Joe Reineke (Society of the Silver Cross): This episode features my good friend, musician, engineer and producer, singer/songwriter, and all-around good and decent human being, Joe Reineke of The Meices, Alien Crime Syndicate and, most recently, Society of the Silver Cross which has been... by Couch Riffs

63 min listen

Ep. 4: John Roderick Part 2 (The Long Winters): What can I say? John Roderick is like my brother, driving me crazy much of the time but I love him a lot. Like anyone close to John I've spent countless hours having discussions with him, like this one, late in to the night. Usually with some iHop... by Couch Riffs

44 min listen

Ep. 2 : Alex Skolnick (Testament): Alex Skolnick is one of the most versatile guitarists in the metal game and was waaaaay ahead of the curve when it came to shred metal guys taking a step outside of the metal world. And, being such an amazing player he is an incredibly cool and humble... by Couch Riffs

37 min listen

Ep. 7: Jared James Nichols: This is the complete conversation during my hang with Jared James Nichols in which the entire video was loooooost! NO! That's okay, the show was salvaged and I got a good video episode still. Please go check it out! Jared is currently on... by Couch Riffs

65 min listen

Ep. 15: Ben Goldsmith (Ben Goldsmith and The Original Band): Ben is 13 years old and totally crushing it already. He has a bright future ahead of him and I'm extremely excited to see what he does with his talent and opportunities. If he stays on the course he's on I assure you we'll be hearing about Ben for... by Couch Riffs

37 min listen

Ep. 24: Kim Warnick (Fastbacks/Visqueen) by Couch Riffs

148 min listen

Ep. 5: Brad Houser (Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians/Critters Buggin'): To say that Brad Houser merely impacted my musical life is hardly true. He almost entirely put me on a course, in fact. I must've seen Critters Buggin' 25 times in Seattle in the 90s and when I couldn't find myself a guitar gig I got myself a bass... by Couch Riffs

28 min listen

Ep. 8: Timo Ellis (Netherlands/Cibo Matto): My guest on the Couch Riffs podcast this week is one of the earliest Couch Riffs performance guests from pre-podcast conception. Timo Ellis is an incredibly multi-talented musician with a mind tuned for thrashing convention. As always, Timo and I... by Couch Riffs

65 min listen

Ep. 12: Mrs Smith: This episode's guest is the charismatic, mysterious, unlikely guitar hero Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith first came on radar a couple of years ago after some videos of street-shredding/busking came across my screen. I've been quietly following along since and... by Couch Riffs

54 min listen

Ep. 17: Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver): Dave Kushner is the guest on this episode of the Couch Riffs Podcast and I LOVED having him as a guest. Dave's career is one built out of persistence (and talent, of course). He cycled through many bands and projects over the years, as many musicians... by Couch Riffs

86 min listen

Ep. 3: John Roderick Part 1 (The Long Winters): What can I say? John Roderick is like my brother, driving me crazy much of the time but I love him a lot. Like anyone close to John I've spent countless hours having discussions with him, like this one, late in to the night. Usually with some iHop... by Couch Riffs

49 min listen

Ep. 29: Tony Reed (Mos Generator, Hot Spring Water, and Big Scenic Nowhere): This episode of Couch Riffs Podcast features guest Tony Reed, the creator of one of my all-time favorite albums, Mos Generator's "". If you've never heard this album, do yourself a favor and give it a spin with a good set of headphones on. I've... by Couch Riffs

135 min listen

Ep. 6: Nabil Ayers (4AD): I've known Nabil for over 20 years, been in two bands with him, and clocked countless van miles with him. He's one of the most consistent and rock solid humans I've ever known and I'm happy to call him my friend. Being a big Soundgarden fan,... by Couch Riffs

46 min listen

Ep. 23 : part 2 Frank Sidoris (Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators): Part 2 of my very long and fun conversation with Frank Sidoris of Slash's band, Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Thanks for listening! Please check out the other Couch Riffs Podcast episodes and don't... by Couch Riffs

61 min listen

Ep. 11: Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard, Dio and Last In Line): Vivian Campbell has had a great career playing in legendary bands since the early 80s. Sweet Savage (as covered by Metallica), Dio's original band for the first three albums (Classic KILLERS, all three), Whitesnake (stepping in to cover John Syke's... by Couch Riffs

62 min listen

Ep. 26: Adam Grim (Satellite Amps): The newest episode in a series with independent builders and makers in the music world! Adam Grim is not a shy man. He loves to tell a story and he certainly has some to tell. He also builds great guitar and bass amps (and has a line of pedals... by Couch Riffs

134 min listen

Ep. 18 : Ryan Waters (Sade, Liv Warfield, Heart, Pink, and Roadcase Royale) by Couch Riffs

74 min listen

Ep. 27: Derek Springer (Rola Amps and Union Jack Amps): This episode features guitar amp builder Derek Springer of in Tacoma, WA. If you've seen a rock show in Seattle in the last 8 years or so there is a pretty good chance you've seen and heard a Union Jack or Rola Amp delivering the goods. They're owned... by Couch Riffs

114 min listen

Ep. 28: Johnny Wator (Daredevil Pedals): This episode features independent pedal builder and musician Johnny Water of , The Last Vegas, and who are about to record a new album. Started in Chicago, Daredevil Pedals is putting out some of the coolest pedals you will find around today... by Couch Riffs

130 min listen

Ep. 9: Stevie D, Kelly Lemieux, and Kevin Roentgen (Buckcherry): On this episode of Couch Riffs Podcast I had the pleasure of hosting the guitar/bass team from Buckcherry, Stevie D, Kelly Lemieux, and Kevin Roentgen. We played Nights On Broadway by The Bee Gees and it was a gas! If you haven't seen it please go... by Couch Riffs

45 min listen

Ep. 37: Bart Rose (Fort Worth Sound): This episode's guest is Bart Rose of in Dallas/Ft Worth TX. I've know Bart since grade school but his early impression on my musical journey began in high school when he showed me how to play an Outfield song while he sang it. That was a lightning... by Couch Riffs

107 min listen

Ep. 14: Sonny Mayo (Snot, Amen, Hed PE, Sevendust, Ugly Kid Joe, and Rock to Recovery): Sonny Mayo is one of my favorite people I've met and when I say ever I mean ever. When I simply think about him I usually feel better and smile. That's his way. We met, like many of my acquaintances and friends, on tour under rock circumstances and... by Couch Riffs

75 min listen

Ep. 35: Hutch Harris (The Thermals): This episode of the Couch Riffs Podcast we have Portland's finest, of now defunct band, . I've probably spent more hours listening to The Thermals than any other Portland band. Possibly any other NW band, to be honest. Anyway, you get the idea. I... by Couch Riffs

100 min listen

Ep. 20 : Luke Doucet (Whitehorse, Sarah McLachlan and Veal): Couch Riffs is very happy to have Luke Doucet as a guest. I've been a longtime fan of Luke's music and, in particular, his guitar playing. We cover a lot of stuff here, but don't really talk much about guitar playing, oddly enough. But, I mean, how... by Couch Riffs

71 min listen

Ep. 16: Rob Balducci (Favored Nations Recording Artist): Rob Balducci was a humble and cool fella to hang with for an afternoon and a Hell of a guitarist. He has released 3 albums on Steve Vai's record label, Favored Nations, and is currently preparing material for another collection of melodic hard rock... by Couch Riffs

74 min listen

Ep. 10: Shane Enholm (Santa Clarita Tattoo): I'm honestly not sure how this slipped by and went unpublished until now. I mean, Shane recorded the intro that I use on every single podcast for crying out loud. At any rate, Shane Enholm is an open book and anyone willing to read the big words (and... by Couch Riffs

81 min listen

Ep. 34: Steven McSwain (McSwain Guitars): This episode of Couch Riffs our guest is Steven McSwain of . Absolutely ridiculous, intricate industrial/art guitars that do not disappoint! This man is responsible for my notorious Gold Sparkle Fretless Flying V as well as the intensely opulent we... by Couch Riffs

107 min listen

Ep. 22 : part 1 Frank Sidoris (Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators): The youngest of The Conspirators by many years, Frank has the amazing position of holding it now for one of the most (if not THE most) recognizable and well-loved guitarists of all-time, Slash. This also practically makes us 2nd cousins. This Couch... by Couch Riffs

62 min listen

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Ep. 206 John Stippell (Somerset Thrower/Spector Basses)

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