Let ‘Em Hear: Recent Episodes
Adam Rohrer
John Thomas is an author, musician, and professor at Qunnipiac University. He joins me to talk about COVID-19, his new book, and music.
http://johnthomasguitar.com
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I have joined forces with Jospeh O' Rourke to start a new monthly podcast called "Read A Book, Dumb Dumb". This is the intro episode where we discuss what this podcast will be, and the first book that we will be discussing, "Good Omens", by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Amanda Vining, my sister, joins me to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting the city of Medillin, Colombia. Amanda, her husband Jonathan, and their two children moved to Columbia two years ago. They are part of an organization called 911Life, that serves at-risk families in the city of Medellin.
https://www.911life.org
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Jason and Mindy started Life Church nine years ago. They join me to talk about the challenges of continuing to lead a church and keep their church community connected throughout the current mandated quarantine.
You can follow Life Church on Facebook at @lifechurch and on Instagram at @lifechurchlancaster
https://lifechurchlancaster.org
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Mallory works as a medical laboratory scientist in a hospital that has confirmed cases of COVID-19. She joins me for this episode to talk about the testing process for COVID-19, how it is affecting our area, and more.
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
Continuing with the COVID-19 series, Jon Leitzel of The Black Comb barber shop joins me to talk about the history of the shop and how COVID-19 is currently affecting his life.
You can follow The Black Comb on Instagram at @dablackcomb
http://blackcombbarbers.com/
https://www.thepinkladysalon.com/
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JB Brubaker joins me to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his band and the music industry, and the release of their new album.
You can follow JB at @jbburnsred
You can follow August Burns Red at @augustburnsred
www.augustburnsred.com
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
As my first guests in eight months, Kedren and Sarah join me to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on their business, Work Wisdom. This will be the first in a series of shorter episodes that will feature various guests from different career sectors, who are navigating through this unprecedented time that we are all in.
You can follow Work Wisdom on social media at @workwisdom
https://www.workwisdomllc.com
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
Jason Verlinde, founder of The Fretboard Journal, joins me for episode 44. We chat about the beginnings of The Fretboard Journal, and how it came to be. Jason tells me about some of his most memorable guests and moments throughout the years. We also chat about some of Jason's favorite music, and the Champ that he is currently building.
You can follow The Fretboard Journal on social media at @fretboardjournal
www.fretboardjournal.com
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
The long awaited, never duplicated, always appreciated: Clifton Worley, joins me for episode 43. We chat about why we spend so much our time putting out podcasts, what music means to us, the community at SNAMM, and more.
You can follow Clifton Worley on social media at @cliftonworleyshow
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
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Jon-Paul Painton and John Leclair of Tone Tailors join me for episode 42. We talk about their humble beginnings, their success in the first four years of existence, the evolution of their shop, the ever-changing guitar retail industry, and John talks about Phish too much. Also, be sure to listen to the intro so you can find out how to purchase a t-shirt with all the proceeds going to the Go Fund Me for Jon Schold of Sinasoid, who recently passed away.
You can follow Tone Tailors on all social media at @tonetailors
www.tonetailors.com
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Nick Pourfard of Prisma Guitars joins me for episode 41. Nick shares about his love of skating, the gruesome injury that kept him away from building guitars, his thoughts on brand logos, his desire to be a multi-disciplined builder, and so much more.
Follow Prisma Guitars on all social media at @prismaguitars
www.prismaguitars.com
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John Thomas joins me for episode 40. We chat about his book "Kalamazoo Gals", and the amazing story behind these women who built guitars for Gibson during the World War II era. John poured his heart and soul into this story and it forever impacted his life. After writing Kalamzoo Gals, John teamed up with musician Lauren Sheehan to record an album using several Banner Era Gibson guitars made by the Kalamzoo Gals. The song at the end of this episode is "Soldier's Joy", played by Lauren Sheehan (using a 1943 Southerner Jumbo) and John Schwab (using a 1943 L-50).
You can follow John on Twitter at @KalamazooGals and @JTtheWriter
www.johnthomasguitar.com
www.kalamazoogals.com
www.laurensheehanmusic.com
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Jamie Stillway joins me for episode 39. Jamie is a finger style guitarist who has received many accolades and much adulation for her three self-released albums. We chat about her music, her writing process, her new Maegan Wells guitar, and more. Emily Harris of Get Offset also joins me to help intro this episode.
You can follow Jamie on Instagram at @jamie.stillway
www.jamiestillway.com
You can follow Get Offset on Instagram at @getoffset
www.getoffsetpodcast.com
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
The song at the end of episode 39 is "The Good Seed" by Jamie Stillway
Madison Roseberry of Kosatka and Rival Colors joins me for episode 38. We chat about Balaguer Guitars, his music with both Kosatka and Rival Colors, the gear he uses in the studio and live, his writing process, and more. Joe Orourke and Christina join me to help intro this episode, and chat about Game Of Thrones season 8 episode 4. If you want to skip the GOT talk then skip to 30:25.
Follow Madison on Instagram at @kosatkamusic and @rivalcolors
Follow Joe on Instagram at @likemypedals
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The song at the end of this episode is "Death Is A Door" by Kosatka
Mark Johnston joins me for episode 37. We chat about Ambient Noise, his process for writing music for Instagram, guitar gear demos, and some of his favorite gear. Joe and Shari Orourke also join me to help intro the episode, and talk with me about Game Of Thrones season 8, episode 3. We drop some major spoilers, so if you do not want to know the outcome of season 8, episode 3 then skip to 37:40.
You can follow Mark on Instagram at @markjohnston and @ambientnotes
You can follow Joe O Rourke on Instagram and Facebook at @likemypedals
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letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
Emily Whitehurst joins me for episode 36. Emily and I chat about her time with Tsunami Bomb, Action Design, and Survival Guide. We also chat about her future with music and the always changing music scene. Tyler Schouppe also joins me to help intro this episode, we hat about the 2019 Artisan Guitar Show.
You can follow Emily on Instagram at @srvvlgd
The song at the end of this episode is "January Shock" by Survival Guide
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Matt Wheeler joins me for episode 35. We chat about what he's been up to for the past couple of years with his music, our time in The Lancaster music scene, how and why he chooses to play at certain venues, and much more. Joe O' Rourke also joins me for a Game Of Thrones recap to intro this episode. If you're not interested in Game Of Thrones, skip to the 38:00 mark.
The song at the end of this episode is "#8" by Matt Wheeler and Vintage Heart
You can follow Matt Wheeler on Instagram and Twitter at @mattwheelervh
www.mattwheeleronline.com
You can follow Joe O' Rourke on Instagram at @likemypedals and @justsurprisemepodcast
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @letemhear
letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
Matt Greiner joins me for episode 34. We chat about his start with August Burns Red, life outside of the band, and the reason for continuing to play after all these years. We did not talk about Matt's new podcast because it was not yet released at the time that we recorded this episode, but go check it out now! It is called Holy Ghost Notes.
You can follow Matt on Instagram at @matthewgreiner
You can follow August Burns Red on all social media at @augustburnsred
You can follow Holy Ghost Notes on Instagram at @holyghostnotes
You can follow Let 'Em Hear on Instagram at @letemhear
letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
Michael Ferrari joins me for episode 33. We chat music, creativity, faith, and guitars.
Follow Michael on Instagram at @michaelferrarilive and @mammothband
The song at the end of this episode is "Lay It On Ya" by Michael Ferrari
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Philadelphia area musician, Joy Ike, joins me for episode 32. Joy shares about her recent speaking opportunities, her background with music, her new album, and more.
https://www.joyike.com
Follow Joy on Instagram at @joyikemusic
The songs in this episode are "Walk" and "Last Time" by Joy Ike
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Joe of Like My Pedals joins me for episode 31. Joe tells me about how he started LMP, and where he hopes to take it in the future. More importantly we chat about a giveaway that we are collaborating on to benefit Guitars For Glory. Also, we talk for too long about Game OF Thrones.
Follow Like My Pedals on Instagram and Facebook at @likemypedals
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Celisse Henderson joins me for episode 30. We chat about her time in broadway, touring with Melissa Etheridge, her guitar rig, her new album, and more.
http://celissehenderson.com
Follow Celisse on Instagram and Twitter at @celissemusic
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Hadassah Wilson and Scott Bookman of The Vivien Leigh Documentary join me around the dining room table for episode 29. We chat about how VLD formed from an impromptu jam session, Hadassah shares about her lyrical inspiration, and Scott chats about his guitar rig and the music that he and Haddasah write.
Emily Harris of the Get Offset podcast joins me to help introduce the episode.
You can follow The Vivien Leigh Documentary on Instagram at @thevivienleighdocumentary
The songs played in this episode are "Still" and "Better Men" by Hadassah Edith
You can follow Get Offset on Instagram at @getoffset
You can follow Let' Em Hear on Instagram at @let_em_hear
letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
The Tone Jerks join me for episode 28. We chat about music, podcasts, cursing, puppies, and frigid temperatures.
Follow The Tone Jerks on social media at @thetonejerks
Follow Plane Without A Pilot on social media at @planewithoutapilot
The song played at the end of the episode is "Spineless" by Plane Without A Pilot
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Jeff Roeters, co-founder of Guitars For Glory, joins me for episode 27. On this episode Jeff shares the story of how Guitars For Glory came to be, some of the things they have learned along the way, and how they grew to be where they are today. Jeff also shares some of his favorite music that has helped him through recent difficult times in his life.
Emily Harris of the podcast, Get Offset, joins me for the intro of this podcast to talk about what she has been up to lately, and about the recent New York Times article on Ryan Adams.
Follow Guitars For Glory on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @guitarsforglory
www.guitarsforglory.com
Follow Get Offset podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @getoffset
www.getoffsetpodcast.com
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Designer, artist, cartoonist, and guitar enthusiast Paul Frank joins me for episode 26. On this episode, Paul and I chat about his love of surf music, Dick Dale, Buck Owens, Stratocasters, and Mr Rogers.
Follow Paul Frank on Instagram at @heypaulfrank
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Creston Lea joins me for episode 25. On this episode, Creston shares how he became the guitar builder that he is today. We also chat about the guitars he has built in the past, as well as some ideas he has for the futue of Creston Guitars.
Follow Creston on all social media at @crestonguitars
http://crestonguitars.com
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Teresa Brenneman (The Secret Destroyers) and Thomas Brenneman (El West) join me for episode 24. On this episode we chat about their respective bands, the Phoenix music scene, their personal guitar rigs, and more.
Follow Thomas on Instagram at @thomaselwest
Follow El West on Instagram and Twitter at @elwestmusic, follow them on Facebook at @elwestband
Follow Teresa on Instagram at @teresa.tricorefit
Follow The Secret Destroyers on Instagram at @thesecretdestroyersofficial, and on Facebook at @thesecretdestroyers
The songs in this episode are "Hole In My Heart" by The Secret Destroyers and "Marauder" by El West
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Cliff Walker (aka Cliffy Huntington) of The Huntingtons joins me for episode 23. We chat about the long history of The Huntingtons, and Cliff's other projects throughout the years. We also chat guitars, amps, and music.
Follow Cliff on Instagram and Facebook at @cliffyhuntington
Follow The Huntingtons on Instagram at @huntingtonusa, and on Facebook at @huntingtons
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Will Cobb is a music therapist in California. On episode 22, I chat with Will about his work at the forensic mental health hospital he works at currently, as well as other facilities that he has worked as a Music therapist. Will also talks about the film scoring he does with the wedding videography business he owns with his wife.
If you have any questions for Will, or you would like to get in contact with him, you can email him at cobb.will@gmail.com
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Mike Adams joins me for episode 21. We chat about how we are basically the same person, our old stomping grounds, his journey from small town PA to Seattle to California, and guitars and music and junk.
Follow Mike Adams on Instagram at @puisheen
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Guitar builder, Maegen Wells joins me for our first episode of 2019. Maegen tells me about her remarkable journey from wood shop classes in high school, to finding success as an arch top builder. Please check out Maegen's Instagram and website for some jaw-dropping photos of her recent builds.
http://www.maegenwellsguitars.com
Follow Maegen on Instagram at @maegenwellsguitars
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At long last, the 3rd and final, and most important piece of The Gear Slum joins me for episode 19. Amongst many other important topics, we cover important facts about three of the greatest Christmas movies of all time.
Follow The Gear Slum on Instagram and Facebook at @thegearslum
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Aaron Abubo of The Gear Slum joins me for another Christmas week episode.
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Merry Christmas! Cole Duke joins me for episode 17. We talk about how The Gear Slum got its start, Cole's expertise in the audio field, our respective churches, the media medium that is podcasts, and so much more.
Follow The Gear Slum on Instagram and Facebook at @thegearslum
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Nathan Gray joins me for episode 16. Nathan has been in the music business for over two decades, both as frontman of post-hardcore band, BoySetsFire, and more recently as a solo artist. We cover a variety of topics in this episode, including the past and present of BoySetsFire, the ever-changing music business, how Nathan uses his music to heal and to help others who have gone through similar hardships, and why Nathan uses the guitar gear that he does.
Follow Nathan on Instagram and Facebook at @nathangraymusic, and on Twitter at @nathangraysongs
The song at the end of the episode is "Echoes" by Nathan Gray
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Vanessa Wheeler of VAVÁ joins me on episode 15. We chat about her journey with music and guitar, her custom Creston guitars, and the rest of her guitar gear.
https://www.vavamusique.com
Follow Vanessa on Instagram at @vavaenvivo, on Twitter at @VAVAenvivo, and on Facebook at @VAVÁ
The song at the end of this episode is "Heavy" by VAVÁ
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Zach Bolen of CITIZENS joins me for episode 14. We chat about how his musical journey took him from his childhood home in Maryland, to Georgia, and eventually to Seattle. Zach's music with CITIZENS, and his solo music, have had a big impact on my life, so this was a big one for me.
http://wearecitizens.net
The song at the end of the episode is I Will Let You Down by Zach Bolen
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My House was filled with 25 people on Thanksgiving day, so I took advantage of that and pieced together this episode by chatting with eight of my family members: Amanda (sister), Becky (mom), Mike (dad), Paul (brother-in-law), Em (sister-in-law), Aaron (brother), Sarah (sister-in-law), Kedren (sister-in-law). There are some interruptions by children and general family gathering chaos, but all in all I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
www.viningmissions.org
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On episode 12, Grant, Karen, and I chat about the new direction their company is taking, their move to Nashville, and Grant's efforts to raise awareness about Autism.
Follow BIG EAR Pedals on Instagram and Twitter at @bigearpedals
https://www.bigearpedals.com
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On episode eleven, I chat with Joe Balaguer of Balaguer Guitars. We talk about his unique business model and how he got his start building guitars.
www.balaguerguitars.com
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On this episode I chatted with Devin Shelton of the band Emery. We chat about his history with Emery, and Emery's new album "Eve". We also cover his solo albums that he has released, as well as the always changing music industry.
https://www.emerymusic.com
https://www.devinsheltonmusic.com
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On episode 9, I chat with singer/songwriter Canyon Sharits. We chat about her album "Half", her transition into motherhood, her background with songwriting and music, and her future as a working musician and mother.
https://www.hellomynameiscanyon.com
The closing song is "Cold Feet" by Canyon Sharits
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On episode eight I chat with Michael King of Cowbrand Design. Michael's guitars are true works of innovation and art. We chat about his guitars and the process and thought behind some of his builds.
https://www.cowbranddesign.com
On episode seven I chat with JB Brubaker. JB is the lead guitar player for August Burns Red and an old pal of mine. We chat about the past, present, and future of August Burns Red, his guitar rig, the improbable and astounding Philadelphia Eagles Superbowl win, baseball cards, and more.
http://augustburnsred.com
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If you have any comments, questions, ideas, email us at letemhearpodcast@gmail.com
On episode six I talk with Sean Arbow of Gunstreet Wiring Shop. Sean tells the story of how Gunstreet came to be and his approach with Gunstreet within the guitar community.
https://gunstreetwiringshop.com
On this episode I chat with Kevin Equitz of Equitz Guitars, and Emily Harris. We talk about the guitar that Kevin and Emily are designing together, and the thoughts behind this specific design.
http://equitzguitars.com
On this episode I chat with Matthew Hoopes. We talk about his pedal company, 1981 Inventions, and his newly released pedal, DRV. We also chat about Relient K and their latest album, Air For Free.
www.relientk.com
www.1981inventions.com
On this episode I chat with my good friend Brad Fuhrman. We go d-d-deep into religion, music, curse words, etc.
The closing song is the song "Tonight" by The Pig Merchants
https://www.puddlebird.com
In this episode Blake and I chat about Ryan Seacrest, Brian Wampler, haircuts, crooked business practices, our wives, and more.
http://tonemob.com
On this first ever episode of Let 'Em Hear I chat with Leila Sidi of TunaTone Instruments about her journey to becoming a guitar builder and some of her bulding process.
https://tunatoneinstruments.com