188- OK. Let’s talk about Giacomo Turra… and the bigger questions behind the controversy.
Scott and Ian dive into the recent firestorm around guitarist Giacomo Turra—from miming and monetizing others’ solos to what it really means to be a musician on social media today. But this isn’t just...
12 Maj 202551min
187- Why MOST bassists are DOOMED :(
Scott and Ian dig into 12 common (and surprisingly relatable) reasons bassists hit a wall—and spoiler: it’s not just about not practicing. This episode gets honest (in a good way), with plenty of insi...
8 Maj 20251h 18min
186- Rating 10 GREATEST Bass Lines of ALL TIME (according to WatchMojo)
Scott and Ian take on WatchMojo’s list of the 10 Greatest Bass Lines of All Time—do they live up to the hype or fall flat? From feel and pocket to creativity, tone, and those unforgettable hooks, they...
28 Apr 202557min
185 - Rex Brown: The BONECRUSHING bass lines of Pantera
What makes a bass line cut through in a heavy band like Pantera? In this episode, Ian Allison sits down with Rex Brown to find out. Rex walks us through a few of his most iconic lines—including the gr...
11 Apr 202534min
184 - Berklee College of Music - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What really happens when you go to one of the most famous music schools in the world? In this episode, Sharon pulls back the curtain on her time at Berklee College of Music as Scott digs into the high...
6 Apr 20251h 12min
183 - NEW 5 string arrived. It's INSANE.
Scott’s got a brand new 5-string, and it’s shaking things up. In this episode, he and Ian dig into what makes it so special and why 5-strings deserve way more love. From tone and feel to gig-ready se...
30 Mars 202558min
182 - 5 ICONIC Bass Lines that use EVERY. LAST. FRET.
Ready to stretch out beyond your usual comfort zone? In this episode, Scott and Ian explore five epic bass lines that make full use of the fingerboard. We're talking top to bottom, end to end. Along t...
26 Mars 202556min
181 - Lee Sklar: The Working Bass Player
What’s it like to be one of the most recorded bass players of all time? In this episode, Scott sits down with session legend Leland Sklar, the bassist behind classic records from Carole King, Phil Col...
19 Mars 20251h 26min
