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Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Greg Koch
Guitar
Music Industry
Music Education
Blues Music
Blues
Youtube
Allen Hines
Comedy
Music
Rock Music
Nashville
Touring
Guitar Techniques
Guitar Gear
Guitars
Daniel Kimbro
Albert Castiglia
Virtual Online Learning
Frank Zappa
Dweezil Zappa

Listen in on Greg Koch's conversations with his guitar-hero friends. Every episode Greg unleashes his fiendish humor and unique perspective as "one of the most famous unknown guitar players in the world", asking his often-famous musical friends the questions that we all want to know the answers to! Each episode is brought to you by Fishman and Wildwood Guitars

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We hang with guitar phenom Amani Burnham and trace his road from early influences and a drummer-first start to building a working band and releasing music with Blind Pig Records. We go full Hendrix-nerd on live takes, tone, and rhythm feel, then zoom... more

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We sit down with Brett Papa to trace how a working guitarist turns teaching, tone chasing, and collaboration into a sustainable online career. We get real about touring life, the business side of YouTube, and why owning your audience can beat chasing... more

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We sit down with guitarist and composer Lyle Workman to trace the real-life path from Bay Area bands to major film soundtracks and global stages. We talk craft, money, gear, and the unlikely chain of moments that turns a working player into the go-to... more

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We swap stories with Chapman Welch about building reactive music systems at Rice University and burning through Tele licks onstage. Chapman details his journey tracing a path from Mississippi studios and lessons with the almight Johnny Sandlin to sla... more

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Recent Guests

Amani Burnham
Guitar phenom and upcoming recording artist on Blind Pig Records
Blind Pig Records
Episode: Amani Burnham On Building A Blues Rock Life Online
Brett Papa
Guitarist, instructor, and amp guru with a focus on online education
Self-directed as a creator of guitar courses and instructional content
Episode: Brett Papa on Building A Guitar Career Online
Lyle Workman
Guitarist, composer, film scorer
Session musician; has collaborated with Sting, Frank Black, Judd Apatow projects
Episode: From Jingles To Judd Apatow - Lyle Workman Talks Shop and Guitars
Chapman Welch
Guitarist, Telecaster expert, and Rice University professor
Rice University
Episode: From Mississippi Bars To Rice University: Chapman Welch On Guitar, Grit, And Growth
Seth Lee Jones
Slide guitar player and luthier from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Episode: From Luthier’s Bench To Blazing Solos - Seth Lee Jones
Mike Seal
Guitarist extraordinaire, originally from Virginia, now residing in Nashville.
Episode: From Shenandoah Roots To Nashville Stages: Mike Seal On Craft, Tone, And A Life In Music
Joe Bonamassa
Legendary blues guitarist, vocalist, and world traveler
Episode: Joe Bonamassa Returns
Ben Eller
Guitar player, educator, and content creator known as Uncle Ben.
Episode: Ben Eller
Albert Castiglia
Modern blues musician and singer-songwriter
Episode: Albert Castiglia

Host

Greg Koch
Host of Chewing the Gristle, guitar maestro and interviewer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • Great show

    Absolutely love this show. Listening to Gregory S. Koch Esquire chew the damn gristle gets me through my day to day job of pressure washing dump trucks. Not only is it a treasure chest of knowledge, but it’s funny as hell! Thanks for doing what you do Greg, I hope to see you and the band live somewhere on the east coast. Cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TannerPiro
    United States2 months ago
  • S6 E7 Joe Bonnamassa

    Great one, Greg! Tons of insights and a big dose of reality on the touring life. Thank you & JB for braving the business.👍👍👍💪🎸GRISTLE!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bizthin
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Greg rocks. Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edman9
    United States10 months ago
  • Best pod for the plane

    Thanks for all these great pods bro. Have been listening on the flights to gigs for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sapphires garden
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must Listen!

    If you are a guitar player who is looking for informative, inspiring and entertaining content then look no further.

    Chew the Gristle with Greg Koch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1000 Watt
    United States2 years ago

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Great mix of humor and technical depth, making it accessible for both players and enthusiasts.
Carned by many as one of the best guitar podcasts for in-depth musician storytelling.
Consistently engaging and guitar-focused, with high-quality guest conversations.
The host keeps interviews lively and insightful, though some listeners want guests more time to speak.

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Brett Papa on Building A Guitar Career Online
Q: What are your thoughts on AI and its role for musicians?
AI is a powerful tool for brainstorming, arranging, and prototyping ideas. When used thoughtfully, it complements human creativity rather than replacing it; the real essence still comes from musicians shaping and refining what the AI suggests.
Brett Papa on Building A Guitar Career Online
Q: How did the shift toward teaching online change your career?
The online path let me design my own schedule, work from home, and monetize through courses and collaborations without being tied to a traditional tour model. It also enabled cross-pollination with other players, creating a community around education that sustains a musician financially and creatively.
Brett Papa on Building A Guitar Career Online
Q: Tell us a little bit about how you got into this whole thing.
I grew up in Corona and watched peers like Marty Schwartz explore YouTube early on; after seeing the potential, I started posting videos, learned from mentors, and gradually built a business around teaching and collaborating with other players. The key shift was recognizing the business potential of online content and marketing, especially email lists, rather than relying solely on performing.
From Jingles To Judd Apatow - Lyle Workman Talks Shop and Guitars
Q: What was the moment like when you started getting film scoring work after moving to LA?
It happened gradually through jingle work and connections; a pivotal project was the Kicking and Screaming score that led to Judd Apatow's involvement and a breakthrough with 40 Year Old Virgin, after which agencies lined up to sign me and the work expanded into Superbad and beyond.
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Q: But you know, I find that if you're willing, and I think that all of us who really love it, find in all the different opportunities by saying yes to things that we didn't necessarily envision as what would be a big part of our income or whatever the case may be, as long as you can interject that love of what you do playing-wise into those different scenarios, it's awesome.
Seth agrees and emphasizes the importance of personal connections made through live performances, enhancing both the audience's experience and his own as an artist.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chewing the Gristle

What is Chewing the Gristle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Guitar-focused interview show featuring long-form conversations with renowned players, educators, and industry insiders. The host steers candid, humor-filled discussions around careers, gear, touring realities, education, and the evolving music business, often digging into personal journeys, mentorship, and the creative process. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests, a casual yet insightful format, and a willingness to explore both technical craft and the business side of being a working musician.

A standout trait is the host's knack for shaping engaging, storytelling-driven conversations with legendary players and prolific contributors, making it appealing to aspiring musicians, fans of guitar-centric content, a... more

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7. Joe Bonamassa
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