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Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

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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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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
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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
Dave Hill
Comedian and musician extraordinaire.
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Greg Koch
Host of Chewing the Gristle, known for his engaging style and humorous approach to interviewing fellow musicians. Greg is celebrated for his guitar prowess and unique perspective on the music industry, making conversations both entertaining and insightful.

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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 Statesa month 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 States9 months ago
  • Excellent!

    Greg rocks. Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edman9
    United States9 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 Statesa year ago

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The blend of light-hearted banter and in-depth discussions is frequently noted as a unique strength, attracting a diverse audience of music lovers.
Fans value the personal touch Greg Koch brings to every episode, making it feel like a friendly chat rather than a formal interview, contributing to the overall appeal.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and often humorous interviews with guitarists and musicians, with many highlighting the quality of conversations and insights shared during episodes.

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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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