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The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people's lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the m... more

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Mark Morton joins the show today, and we somehow manage to talk about the gravitational pull of the electric guitar, the operational realities of a world-class metal band, parenting, vintage Gibsons, noise gates, and New York pizza without anyone nee... more

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Joey Bradford of The Used is back on The Tone Mob, and this one wanders through the good stuff: touring, dad life, studio rabbit holes, guitar rigs, loud amps, weird pedals, and the eternal human illness known as “maybe I need one more piece of gear.... more

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Ryan “Fluff” Bruce is back, and this time it’s less about chasing tones and more about chasing sanity.

After more than a decade in the YouTube trenches, Fluff joins Blake to talk about what happens when the thing you built starts to feel like a trea... more

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There is another podcast I do called Tape Spaghetti with my good buddy Scott Marquart. On that podcast, we explore strange musical stories, and I'm giving you a sample of it here. Let's get into it... more

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Joey Bradford
Member of The Used, musician and producer
The Used
Episode: The Used’s Joey Bradford Wants Guitars to Feel Human Again
Ryan Bruce
Guitarist and creator known as Fluff
Self-employed/Signature gear projects
Episode: Fluff vs. The Internet: Who’s Actually Winning?
Danny Songhurst
Founder of The Rock Slide
The Rock Slide
Episode: What It Takes to Survive in the Guitar Industry w/ Danny Songhurst (The Rock Slide)
Dan Tremonti
Founder of Fret12, creator of The Sound and the Story
Fret12
Episode: How Dan Tremonti Built FRET12 Into a Music Culture Machine
Jordan Buckley
Member of Better Lovers and graphic artist
Better Lovers; Every Time I Die
Episode: Jordan Buckley (Better Lovers, Every Time I Die) Returns pt. 1
Chris Benson
Founder of Benson Amps, amp designer and repair tech
Benson Amps
Episode: Chris Benson of Benson Amps (Vintage Reissue)
Colt Westbrook
Colt Westbrook from Walrus Audio
Walrus Audio
Episode: Colt Westbrook on Walrus Audio’s Hits, Misses, and the Gear That Still Inspires Him
Steve Sladkowski
Member of Pup, guitarist
PUP
Episode: PUP’s Steve Sladkowski on Touring, Tone, and Why Tube Amps Still Matter
Ron Menelli
Founder of RJM Music Hardware
RJM Music Hardware
Episode: RJM’s Ron Menelli: The MIDI Wizard Behind the Pros’ Pedalboards

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Blake Wyland
Host of a podcast focused on the intersection of music technology and personal stories from musicians and industry professionals. Engages deeply with guests about their lives and careers, offering insights into the creative process while exploring wider-ranging themes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 368 ratings
  • All the Cool Kids

    This pod is so much fun to listen to.Most of the time it’s pure gear bliss. Some of the conversations get deep into gear and some get into mindset and philosophy of musicians and other creative people in the music industry. Blake is a fun loving guy and he knows his stuff, seems like a good guy and it must be cool hanging out with him. So many great great topics and conversations on this podcast. Fun stuff for people that love everything about music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveyL7
    United States10 months ago
  • Pure Excellence!

    I can count on one hand how many different Podcasts I actually listen to. Huge fan of The Tone Mob! Blake’s approach always has me feeling like I’m getting a behind-the-scenes scoop on some of my favorite artists out there, along with discovering a whole lot of other amazing, talented artists out there. Do Not Sleep on this podcast, as you’ve officially discovered a Gem! 💎🔉💀✌️⚡️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clayton J.L.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lots of fascinating stuff.

    I’m not really a fan of interview shows so I didn’t expect I’d like this as much as I do. I heard Blake on the Chasing Tone podcast that he also cohosts and he talked about some of the people he interviewed. The one that got me really interested was Tom Cram of Digitech pedals. Once I listened to that episode I kind of got a little hooked. He doesn’t just have musicians on that are trying to climb their way up to whatever is considered the top these days. He talks to a lot of people who do are v... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gitarzz
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, funny, inspiring interviews!

    The Tonemob Podcast has been getting good answers out of people for awhile now, and I look forward to finding out where the good pizza is, what’s the favorite Boss pedal every week. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avleaf
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen every week.

    Blake has a ton of amazing artists, creators, and stars on each week and the content never fails to entertain. The patreon episodes get even crazier. He even has been known to do giveaways from time to time and my wife won one. First time we’ve ever legit won anything from a show. So that was awesome. Can’t say enough good things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rypline
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging, informative nature of the interviews and appreciate the host's relatable style.
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Feedback highlights the wide-ranging topics covered, often blending technical discussions about gear with personal stories that resonate deeply.

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What It Takes to Survive in the Guitar Industry w/ Danny Songhurst (The Rock Slide)
Q: How did The Rock Slide come to be, and what were the early challenges?
The Rock Slide started from Mark Morse's idea to create a properly tapered interior slide to avoid wobbling, addressing a common problem with makeshift slides. After Mark's passing, Danny took over, expanded the SKUs, and gradually built out manufacturing through experimentation with brass, glass, and ceramic slides, while staying focused on the core product.
Chris Benson of Benson Amps (Vintage Reissue)
Q: Do you prefer vintage tones or modern flexibility in amps?
I love the old-school character but I'm constantly chasing practical, usable tones that work in real situations, which means cool old flavors but with reliable modern behavior and a design that serves the song.
Chris Benson of Benson Amps (Vintage Reissue)
Q: What drew you to designing the Monarch amp in the first place?
I designed it for myself to emulate the feel of an overdrive in everyday use—compression that makes notes ring with touch sensitivity, while still sounding musical in a band or studio context.
Colt Westbrook on Walrus Audio’s Hits, Misses, and the Gear That Still Inspires Him
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a pedal company today?
Create something truly great and remarkable, differentiate your product and brand, and focus on being the customer's favorite brand through excellent service and supportive culture.
RJM’s Ron Menelli: The MIDI Wizard Behind the Pros’ Pedalboards
Q: What would you say to someone trying to start a pedal company after being in the industry for a long time?
Be prepared to grind and juggle multiple roles early on; stay focused on a unique, technically solid product and maintain a strong online presence, but don't chase mass-market unless you're prepared for the scale and risk.

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1. Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
2. Dipped In Tone
3. Guitar Nerds
4. Know Your Gear Podcast
5. 40 Watt Podcast

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2. Ryan Bruce
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8. Steve Sladkowski

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