In this episode we welcome Karina Rykman. Karina is a killer bass player who has been sharing the stage with some of the baddest bands on the planet and sits in with the Seth Meyers band from time to time. Karina recently released her debut album, Joyride. We chat gear, touring, favorite pizza in NYC and much much more in this episode of The Bass Nerds. Karina is touring all over the US, check the link below for dates near you. Check out Karina HERE: https://www.karinarykman.com/...

In this episode, we meet with monster session player, touring guru, producer, carrier of the low end.... Tim Lefebvre.  Tim has a long history of playing with some of the greatest musicians in the world. Tim can be heard on countless records and some of the most iconic soundtracks. Tim has toured and shared the stage with the likes of Derek Trucks, Black Crowes, Nate Smith, Chris Botti, and many more. In this episode Tim shares some stories of the road, his early influences and some football....

In this episode, we meet with the incredibly talented Ellis Hahn of LEH Guitars! Ellis has a long history of building some of the finest basses on the planet - from their time as the shop manger for Roger Sadowsky, to establishing LEH Guitars and moving the shop to Portland just a few years ago. Enjoy as we talk basses, pasta, and Ellis does a magnificent job not dying from cringing at Jody/Marc’s Antics Check out LEH Guitars HERE: https://www.lehguitars.com/...

The Bass Nerds welcome John Ferrera, Bass Phenom of Consider The Source and Mono Means One.  John is probably most known for his bass tapping abilities who is constantly innovating his craft.  His band Consider the Source is Syfy fusion trio with wailing guitar, intricate bass lines and hypnotic drum beats.  John is also touring with his solo project Mono Means One which is a looping layering one man band.  John is an endorsing artist of Fodera Basses, Hartke Amp, Darkglass and many more. ...

The Bass Nerds welcome Keith Stixx, Founder of Tsunami Cables (and preamps) to the Podcast. Keith makes some of the most high quality and customizable cables on the market. Tsunami Cables has a roster of monster players using their cables and Keith just dropped a new recording Preamp. Tsunami Website: https://www.tsunamicables.com/ Tsunami IG https://www.instagram.com/tsunamicables/ Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/...

The Bass Nerds welcome Mohini Dey to the Podcast. Mo is a monster on the bass and has traveled the world performing with some of the baddest musicians on the planet. We were lucky to catch her while she was in town and we had a blast recording this and getting to know each other. You can also check out her youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@mohinidey5945 MaMoGi, her latest project https://www.youtube.com/@mamogi3176 Mohini is very active on IG...

The Bass Nerds welcome Chuck Webb to the Podcast. Chuck is a Chicago Bass legend who has performed with icons! Chuck is a master of both electric and upright bass, he performs with numerous bands, teaches at Columbia College, and also performs in pit orchestras for some of the biggest musicals. https://chuckwebbmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chuckwebbbass Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on...

The Bass Nerds welcome Corey Brown, founder of No Treble. Recently No Treble started a GoFundMe and we hope you are able to donate. Please click here to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/no-treble-reader-support https://www.notreble.com Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056

For my first podcast I sat down with good friend Mike Vinopal.  Mike works with Hope for the Day which is a non profit that focuses on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.  In this podcast we discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, treatment options, signs of mental health issues, and ways to seek treatment. There is also a video version of this podcast.   Please be sure to like and subscribe to my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/jodymichaelmiller Mikes...