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The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast

Ryan "Fluff Bruce, Mike Squires
Thunder Road Guitars
Fit For an Autopsy
Touring
Tone
Josh Middleton
Pickup
Budget Guitars
Guitars
Music Industry
Gear
Seattle

Join Ryan "Fluff" Bruce and Mike Squires for an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the world of professional music, content creation, and the gear that powers it all. Building on the legacy of the Riffs, Beards & Gear YouTube channel, Ryan and Mike skip the marketing fluff to bring you honest conversations about gear, guitars, the Music Industry and more!

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Latest Episodes

On this episode, we dig into SixStringTV getting cancelled, take the Darkglass Anagram on tour and talk all things Zakk Wylde. Plus, what’s it like jamming with powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff? Guitar talk, gear deep dives, and stories from the jam—... more

This week on the podcast, Mike and I talk about the gear we’re currently GASing for, whether big social media numbers actually translate to people showing up to your shows, and some of the absolute nightmare tours we’ve experienced over the years. Ge... more

This week on the podcast, Mike and I dig into the recent D’Addario AI disaster, talk about why seemingly EVERYTHING in the guitar world has gotten so expensive, and ask an important question: if Mike could design his own signature guitar from scratch... more

Bobby Landgraf joins the Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast!

As the newest member and bassist of Corrosion of Conformity—and a former guitarist for DOWN—Bobby shares stories from his life in music, including hauling heavy Marshall amps around as a kid, de... more

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Recent Guests

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Owner/curator of Thunder Road Guitars
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Episode: Episode 7 - Frank Gross (Thunder Road Guitars)
Dave Hill
Comedian, Musician, Writer
Episode: Episode 6 - Dave Hill (Comedian, Musician, Writer)
Kristian Dunn
Member of El Ten Eleven, guitarist/bassist-sound designer known for looping and live layering
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Josh Middleton
Guitarist known for Sylosis and Architects
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Episode: Episode 4 - Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects)

Hosts

Ryan 'Fluff' Bruce
Host of The Riffs Beards & Gear Podcast; involved in gear culture and content creation
Mike Squires
Co-host known for deep gear knowledge and candid discussions about the music industry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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Hosts keep conversations grounded and practical, not hype-driven.
Guest lineups mix pros and shop owners for authentic stories.
Candid takes on brands and industry dynamics feel refreshingly honest.
Cascades with gear nerd energy and real-world buying insights.

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Episode 5 - Kristian Dunn (El Ten Eleven)
Q: What's the hardest thing to pull off live?
A fast-picking bass line with rapid harmonics that requires exact timing; the looping can obscure chops if not executed precisely, leading to a tense balance between muscle memory and live improvisation.
Episode 5 - Kristian Dunn (El Ten Eleven)
Q: How long does it take you guys to set up or load in for each show?
It's a long setup because there is a lot of gear and two performers must manage both the bass and effects as well as their drummer's electronic setup; they're careful to have back-ups and consider how to power and route signals for reliable live performance.

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Two gear-obsessed hosts pull back the curtain on professional music, gear culture, and the music industry, blending practical buying wisdom with candid stories from touring, recording, and retail. Episodes frequently center on gear priorities, tone-shaping, touring life, and the realities of staying motivated in a fast-moving scene, often peppered with personal anecdotes and sharp takes on brands, venues, and the industry ecosystem. A standout throughline is the balance between authentic, unglossed gear talk and the hustle of making a living in music, which should resonate with players, builders, and gear enthusiasts looking for actionable insights and entertaining storytelling.

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