The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast

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—you’re in the right place. As always, expect plenty of guitar talk, industry stories, questionable opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

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. Gear lust, life on the road, and the sometimes very weird reality of being in a band. As always, expect plenty of guitar talk, industry stories, questionable opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

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, what would it actually look like? AI controversy, gear prices, dream guitars and plenty of questionable opinions along the way. As always, expect plenty of guitar talk, industry stories, questionable opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

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, developing his incredible ability to learn songs quickly, and making his first album with Corrosion of Conformity. We also dive into his musical journey, the experiences that shaped him as a player, life on the road, and much more. If you love...

This week Mike and I dive into what touring is really like—the good, the bad, and the parts nobody tells you about. We also talk about some of our favorite new guitars, share our stories of meeting Steve Vai, swap a few memorable NAMM stories, discuss Fender’s recent cease-and-desist controversy, and answer the age-old question: does the name on the headstock actually matter? As always, expect plenty of guitar talk, industry stories, questionable opinions, and a few laughs along the way.