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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

The Fretboard Journal
Fretboard Summit
Guitar Making
Guitar
Bluegrass Music
Peghead Nation
Music Industry
Lutherie
Fretboard Journal
Folk Music
Martin Guitars
Vintage Guitars
Guitar Pedals
Guitar Techniques
D'addario
Guitar Repair
String Theories
Music
Mikkel Ploug
Jazz
The Fretboard Journal

The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.

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Latest Episodes

Bluegrass guitar hero Bryan Sutton joins us this week to talk about his brand-new album, From Roots to Branches, Vol. 1 ( Mountain Home Music Company). The album features Sutton in a duo setting with a bevy of friends, including Tommy Emmanuel, Billy... more

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Maisy Owen joins us this week to talk about her gorgeous debut album, Dark on a Sunny Day (Tompkins Square).

Maisy talks about her music-filled upbringing (her dad is songwriter Gwil Owen; radio programming legend ... more

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Today, we pay tribute to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard (1970-2026), frontman for the Frames and Swell Season.

In 2009, Fretboard Journal publisher Jason Verlinde sat down with Glen at Seattle's Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub for an hour-long chat a... more

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Today on the podcast, Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us once again. We talk about Summer School's current pedal offerings, the 2026 Fretboard Summit, and the two pedal-making classes that Mark will be teaching at the Summit.

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Maisy Owen
A young singer-songwriter from Nashville
Tompkins Square (label)
Episode: Podcast 559: Maisy Owen
Glen Hansard
Singer-songwriter, member of The Frames and The Swell Season
The Frames; The Swell Season
Episode: Podcast 558: Glen Hansard Remembered
Mark Turley
Founder/teacher of Summer School Electronics
Summer School Electronics
Episode: Podcast 557: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley Returns
Louis Campbell
Guitarist, collaborates with Dove Ellis, studied with Martin Simpson
Freelance musician
Episode: Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Micah Preite
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Episode: Podcast 555: Micah Preite
Alex Amen
Musician and songwriter
ATO Records (album Son of Amen)
Episode: Podcast 554: Alex Amen
Ryan Salm
Photographer and documentary filmmaker, musician; leader of The Home Team String Band
The Home Team String Band
Episode: Podcast 553: Ryan Salm and the Home Team String Band
Darryl Rahn
Guitarist and songwriter based in Brooklyn, originally from Utica, New York
Musician
Episode: Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn
Brad Barr
Guitarist of The Barr Brothers
The Barr Brothers
Episode: Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)

Hosts

Jason Verlinde
Host of the guitar-focused magazine podcast, with long-running involvement in the Fretboard Journal ecosystem.
Sophia
Co-host frequently contributing insights and archival context, with a focus on guest narratives and publication history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 520 ratings
  • Two I loved …

    I discovered Lyle Brewer by accident on the internet one day. I’ve followed him ever since. It was a thrill to sign on today and see he was interviewed on this podcast. He is modest… he is fantastic. BTW, totally different players, but David Grier was another one like that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    they call me Bud
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Always interesting guests, great questions and interactions by Jason. It’s especially cool to hear from musicians who might not otherwise get any exposure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.00255
    United States10 months ago
  • Go Deep With Jason

    This podcast goes deep with big names and interesting people in the world of guitar and music in general. Jason’s a great interviewer and seems to make his guests feel comfortable. This is a must-listen for guitar nerds who want to go deeper than the latest gear, and get into the minds of great builders, players, and repair people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TyColorado25
    United States2 years ago
  • Gotta up the audio game

    Ethan Sherman’s mic on the new ep is unlistenable. Deleted.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lennon2020
    United States2 years ago
  • Guru Singh

    More Guru Singh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wabn
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, depth-first interviews with builders and players.
Audience notes high production quality and deep-dive gear discussions.
Some criticism about inconsistent audio quality across episodes.
Many fans appreciate the host's curiosity and ability to let guests ramble into technical details.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Q: What prompted the switch from classical to popular music within your education, and how did that influence your career?
He explains that moving to the popular music course allowed more composition and professional engagement, enabling him to tour, write, reflect, and apply classical insights to a broader musical personality.
Podcast 556: Louis Campbell
Q: Could you talk a little bit about your relation to Martin Simpson?
Louis recounts meeting Martin through Sam Sweeney, the long-running mentorship, and how those experiences shaped his playing and his approach to tone and improvisation, especially in traditional contexts.
Podcast 555: Micah Preite
Q: So do you... I mean this is kind of interesting because I think it sounds like you got more attention at first just through sheer audio tracks that you'd go put on Spotify than like going on Instagram and trying to do a demo.
Yes, I didn't really have much social media presence early on; it was mostly about posting music online and letting listeners discover it organically, which led to opportunities and collaborations rather than a social media push.
Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn
Q: What kind of music are you playing?
The music started with early rock influences and gradually incorporated lyric-focused folk and indie sensibilities, evolving from high school experimentation to a more mature, storytelling approach as writing grew.
Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)
Q: You have been kind of blowing up the internet or at least Instagram with what do we call it?
Brad explains he learned the technique from Nicolae Neascu, emphasizes giving credit, and notes he's developed his own approach while hoping others will expand on it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

What is The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The collection centers on deep-dive conversations with guitarists, luthiers, and gear makers who shape the fretted-instrument world. Episodes span artist journeys, recording approaches, gear exploration, and the culture surrounding handmade instruments, live performance, and boutique shops. Listeners get thoughtful storytelling, practical insights into technique and construction, and behind-the-scenes looks at summits, workshops, and collaborative projects. A standout thread is the emphasis on craft, lineage, and community—yoked with a curiosity that goes beyond gear to the human stories and creative processes behind remarkable guitars and the people who build, play, and sustain them.

Noteworthy: frequent first-person gear stories, hands-o... more

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1. Maisy Owen
2. Glen Hansard
3. Mark Turley
4. Louis Campbell
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7. Ryan Salm
8. Darryl Rahn

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