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Guitar Dads

Matt and Dave
Coppersound Pedals
NAMM
Gibson
Fender
Guitar
Guitar Pedals
Summer School Electronics
Aerosmith
Copper Sound Pedals
Oasis
NAMM 2025
Guitar Dads Podcast
Youtube
Guitar Center
Ibanez
Ernie Ball
Rival Sons
Journey
Music Industry
Guns N' Roses

A podcast by guitar dads FOR guitar dads! This is a guitar podcast focused on all things related to guitar dadery - including our favorite guitar dad music, breaking music news, and music-related gear. It's not just a gear podcast and it's not just a music podcast!

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Latest Episodes

The Dads are BACK with new episode, this time with a special guest! 

Chris Cassone is a musician, writer, and photographer obsessed with the artwork that rides on guitar pedals. For Art of the Stomp Box he visited and Zoomed with builders on six con... more

The Dads are back and the Dadaverse is packed this week: David Lee Roth sells his catalog, a flurry of tour announcements including BLS/Zakk Sabbath, Buckcherry with Black Stone Cherry and Tyler Bryant, and Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band openin... more

This week the Dads are once again joined by Alex Guaraldi of Coppersound Pedals as the third chair and we get into some great Dadaverse topics, including Coachella happened — do we care? We care enough to talk about David Lee Roth showing up at Teddy... more

The Dads are BACK, but more importantly, Matt returns from the Amigo Guitar Show in Franklin, TN with a new guitar and no regrets (and no regerts). Plus: Vinny Vincent wants $2 million for his new album (yes, really), Keith Urban goes full yacht rock... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Cassone
Musician, writer and photographer; author of Art of the Stomp Box
Author
Episode: The Art of the Stompbox with author Chris Cassone
Ace Frehley
Guitarist associated with Kiss (cited in stories)
Musician
Episode: The Art of the Stompbox with author Chris Cassone
Alex (from Coppersound)
Guest from Coppersound, discussed pedal gear
Coppersound Pedals
Episode: Why are artists playing THESE?!
Ryan Kiefer
Guitarist, Blacktop Mojo
Blacktop Mojo
Episode: Dreaming On with Ryan Kiefer of Blacktop Mojo
Alex from Coppersound
Guest, pedal company representative
Coppersound Pedals
Episode: Gibson Is Out Of Touch, JHS Is Not.
Alex Rebelback
Co-Founder of Coppersound Pedals
Coppersound
Episode: Fender's new CEO is Amped Up | You STILL Don’t Know $h!t About Pedals
Troy Redfern
Guitarist known for slide guitar
Episode: When bands destroy legacy | Return of Quiz Eye Pedal Trivia!
Alex Guaraldi
Founder of Coppersound Pedals
Coppersound
Episode: You don’t know $h!t about your pedals!
Pete Honore
Session guitarist and musician known for his collaboration with Andertons Music Co.
Andertons Music Co.
Episode: Throwback: "Danish Pete" Honore

Hosts

Matt
Co-host with a focus on gear, live performance stories, and banter.
Dave
Co-host with a similar gear-centric perspective and conversational style.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great team

    Dave and Matt have refused to father my children. I don’t know how they can call themselves the Guitar Dads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dafud
    United States7 months ago
  • All about the Hang!

    Get pulled into two buddys addictions of guitar! Now you are one of them too! And all Musicians GOLF or should!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siggy Sour
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod

    Great down to earth Gweeet Podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siggy Sour
    United Statesa year ago
  • Is the podcast for us or you?

    I really dislike posting a review where I cannot give 5 stars, and I don’t post about junk podcasts. In this care, I find the Guitar Dads to have all kinds of good information and ideas, but their addiction to blabbermouth drivel gets worse with each new episode. They are always talking about themselves, or to each other, and this has absolutely no interest value to the listener, in this or any podcast. I guess I have to say that I am often surprised about their lack of awareness of guitar matte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nicky McNickname
    United States2 years ago
  • C’mon, get it going

    Sorry guys. I don’t want to hear 30 minutes of chat out of 50, from you about anything BUT the topic listed. Please just stick to the topic…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mr sharkbait
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value guest insights from pedal makers and gear experts.
The community around giveaways and interactive segments is a strong draw.
Fans appreciate the gear nerding and practical take on pedals.
The show's camaraderie and dad humor are a hallmark, but some listeners want tighter topic focus.

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Talking Points

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Dreaming On with Ryan Kiefer of Blacktop Mojo
Q: What was the first recording experience like for Burn the Ships, and how did that shape your approach later?
The group was green and carefree, recording in multiple places including Fame in Muscle Shoals; the process felt like a blast and laid the groundwork for their later studio approach, with a mix of live takes and thoughtful overdubs.
Dreaming On with Ryan Kiefer of Blacktop Mojo
Q: How did you ultimately end up in Blacktop Mojo and what was your origin story with the band?
Ryan explains starting guitar at a young age, imitating classic rock influences, joining a country-influenced early band, meeting the Blacktop Mojo members at a festival, and finally stepping in as a guitarist when Nathan invited him to rehearse with the band.
Cover Band Confidential Podcast Collab!
Q: What's the best way to manage your individual practice time to yield the best results for a gig?
It's important to practice the songs and the rhythm, while also finding opportunities for improvisation.
Throwback: "Danish Pete" Honore
Q: Can you talk about how you got your start in music?
Pete shares his experiences growing up in a commune, where his parents encouraged musical exploration, leading him to develop his guitar skills.
Distilling musical wisdom with the Bourbon Sons
Q: What’s next for the Bourbon Sons?
They are playing at major festivals and continue to grind out music releases throughout the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guitar Dads

What is Guitar Dads about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, guitar-focused show that blends gear talk with personal banter and industry chatter. Episodes routinely cover pedals, amps, NAMM highlights, and gear news, often featuring hands-on breakdowns, sponsor plugs, and guest perspectives from boutique pedal makers and artists. The tone is informal, dad-joke friendly, and audience-engaged, making it appealing to players who love both the craft and the culture around guitar gear. A notable strength is its consistent rotation of pedal designers and gear company reps, which provides practical context for buyers, builders, and fans exploring the latest gear trends.

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Which podcasts are similar to Guitar Dads?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Guitar Dads:

1. Guitar Nerds
2. Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
3. Dipped In Tone
4. Know Your Gear Podcast
5. No Guitar Is Safe

How many episodes of Guitar Dads are there?

Guitar Dads launched 5 years ago and published 242 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Guitar Dads?

Recent guests on Guitar Dads include:

1. Chris Cassone
2. Ace Frehley
3. Alex (from Coppersound)
4. Ryan Kiefer
5. Alex from Coppersound
6. Alex Rebelback
7. Troy Redfern
8. Alex Guaraldi

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