Reviews
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I like my eggs fried and my amps warm. This show delivers them biscuits in spades.”
Joe B Wan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
“I’ve been listening to this from the start. After years of sketchy advice from questionable books and the internet, it’s great to hear practical advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about and isn’t recommending questionable “upgrades.” Plus I enjoy hearing the side stories about...”Read full review »
Absinthe Lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
“From the amp talk to the food talk and all the guest appearances, you’ll find this podcast to be simply amazing if you have any interest in old tube amps. Great no-nonsense knowledge and wonderful stories. Thanks TAVA!”
sdcnine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Best podcast about vintage tube amps, bar none, and one of the best sources of info (real, experience-based info, not uninformed opinion based and reading internet forums) on tube amplifiers in general, anywhere.”
lynchfactor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
“Have loved every episode, my favorite definitely being the Mason Stoops guest feature.
Seriously an endless resource for anyone interested in amp building/repair, diagnosing issues with vintage gear, and learning about current builders and parts suppliers.
Lots of love Skip and Jason!”
Coxy13forreal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
“Prepare to have your mind blown and your ears serenaded by the dulcet tones of vintage amp wisdom! This podcast isn't just about unraveling myths – it's a journey through the tangled webs of marriage, typewriters, and cast iron pans, all while grooving to the sweet sounds of Spanish rice...”Read full review »
Esteban “Rumble 25” Osorio via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/05/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Boy oh boy is it a great day when a new episode of TAVA drops! I love listening to this show whilst working away in the shop, in the shower, in my car, etc. keep them coming guys! I refer to skip and Jason as “ Buzz and Hum! The Tava brothers! Next!!!”
jeff Metz Jr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“A new TAVA episode is like a warm blanket. While I love learning about the amps, Skip’s anecdotes, the recipes, and the weird little group of nerds in this tube amp community makes this show feel like something truly special.”
Nick Rivelli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast got me through the pandemic and beyond. I rarely make it through release day without listening and haven’t missed an episode, and have had many re-listens. It’s inspiring and down to earth, practical and aspirational, can’t get enough. Not to mention the number of cool people I’ve...”Read full review »
Dusky Hamm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“i know nothing of electronics. i play guitar in bands”
firecrackerheart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve listened to every episode of The TAVA podcast. I am continually entertained and inspired to heat the soldering iron up, study schematics while dreaming up future projects, play more music, and cook more food!
The wealth of knowledge shared, and the convenience of the index Jason manages to...”Read full review »
Jonnysid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love this podcast. Makes me laugh, brings me up, I learn something and we get free recipes. Long live El Pato.”
Listener AA764 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I see some reviews from people who probably haven’t even listened to a single episode and just want to make things political. What a shame! And how sad that they are missing out on one of the best podcasts around. Sure, the content sometimes makes an occasional foray into the world around us....”Read full review »
JaimieMuehlhausen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast feels like hanging with friends, learning about amps, dispelling myths, but also getting some great music and cooking recs under the belt. I learned so much from this podcast, which inspired me to convert a 60’s Akai reel to reel into 2 amp heads. Thanks Skip and Jason!”
Seancollo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“If music is your life, then you’re gonna need this podcast.”
Shelbs1028 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“In the early episodes the focus was on vintage amps. Now that usually is just one of the topics. A lot of food talk and other “homespun” campfire talk. Too bad they lost focus. Still useful podcast when they don’t drift off topic. The worst part is the rambling voicemails. Sprinkled throughout...”Read full review »
Bucky900021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Entertaining, educative and feel good wibe!
Makes every good amp more expensive, though… apart from that TAVA rules”
Skaset via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/07/23
“I’ve been listening to this show since episode 6. It’s always been obvious that Jason is left leaning, but that’s who he is and it was fine because you accept people. It’s like the family member who is really religious - Im ok with you loving Jesus. It stops becoming ok when they try to convert...”Read full review »
Jumpbluesdude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I really like this podcast but if someone gets offended because you say blackface talking about an amplifier panel then maybe they should grow up and not expect the world to change to please them. You are not helping them you are perpetuating the grievance culture which is actually destructive to...”Read full review »
FL ha ghhj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Didn’t make it 10 minutes into the “Or Something” episode. Talking about “non-binaries” as though it’s not a mental illness. Also, talked about replacing “blackface” with “black panel,” as though all our colloquialisms, and culture in general, need to be New Speak tested.”
Rrrroooaaarrr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Great place if you need to kill time, love the woke inclusiveness . Lots of common sense maintenance and tips to keeping vintage tube /valve amps running. Just lacks the next stage in technical depth…how does it work and why, what to tweak and what to leave alone? Differences in amp design and...”Read full review »
N1ckname9 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/19/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Skip and Jason are the best! Great information on all things amps and El Pato!”
Blakersson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I listen to this driving at work and at clients houses without worry of content being anything but informative. Great podcast, thank you for the help with my amps.”
Kolbycups via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Not even caught up to present day and it’s been a fun ride with so much information to learn from. So happy I found this podcast!”
dadp00l via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/06/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“It’s basically CarTalk for guitar amps. A great podcast with an amazing community of listeners.”
J Hooker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“So good! Have listened to them all and I still go back through the old episodes to relisten to certain topics which is easy because they have a Tableau archive to search the episodes. I have no electronics experience, no soldering skills, and no patience but after listening to this I have a Tweed...”Read full review »
Wattie22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Insight. Scandal. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll wish you got-in early on El Pato and PA amp conversion investments… and then you’ll count it off and just play! Thanks S & J!”
N Zbell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I have fallen deep into the rabbit hole of vintage amps, groovy music tips,”
gekko81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“A late finder of the podcast but loving it. Interesting conversation which is laidback but engaging. Like friends having a discussion over a few drinks (whatever your tipple is) after a great day doing stuff.”
Mat F from Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/30/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Jason and Skip!”
jb30343 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“These guys have more than a few clues. The enormous pool of knowledge gently awaits your fishing pole. Cast a line & you’ll surely catch something beyond your expectations. Obscure revelations rule here! Just what us fanatics need, more juice! AMP it up!”
Interlaken guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I stumbled on this podcast back around episode 10 or so; it’s just great, and Skip and Jason are a wonderful combination. Much is over my head but all is entertaining. I love the interactive format with listeners from all over the world asking questions and getting advice. I’ve asked a few...”Read full review »
Bryan in Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I have been a listener from the beginning, never miss a show! Entertaining, insightful, informative and engaging, Skip and Jason, with an occasional special guest, always deliver.”
Mojo Larry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Absolutely my favorite podcast of all time. It’s so much more than amps, cast iron, GOATS, puppies, landline phones, and El Pato, and special guests with recipes.”
Rancid Barlow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cool old grumpy dude teaching me about tube amps, recipes, and oddball music. Politics free zone. Love this podcast. I could drink a lot of beer with Skip.”
Lucky135858 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve learned so much from this pod…amp repair, cooking tips, music and literature recommendations, great interviews and a completely unique community surrounding it all. Keep it up Jason and Skip, you’ve got a really great thing going here!”
dpc5035 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“As someone who was always interested in how tube amps work, I have found this podcast to be quite informative. I think if you own a tube amp this podcast is a must. If for nothing else, just the tips on how to do basic troubleshooting and maintenance can save you a trip to the amp tech.”
Jayoh13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is where you learn more abotu vintage amps than any other resource (aside from books) on the planet.
-Scott B”
mrba247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“What else can I say? Skip is a Zen master hillbilly foodie with an unparalleled knowledge and skill in his craft. The podcast is not only about two guys talking about amps, it’s about the community that has formed around it, thus far a community of uncynical, truly great people all helping each...”Read full review »
poorlyimplemented via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“If only they’d skip (heh) all the basic questions and topics that keep on repeating every so often and dive into the weeds big time, this show would be 6/5.”
Brinnbacka via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“For anyone who likes to fix stuff, or the idea of fixing stuff. Keep up the good work.”
100% winner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve been a silent fan since fairly early on. It’s so much more than a podcast about guitar amplifers. It’s such a pleasure to listen to, it has accompanied me on lots of gut burning dog walks and drives around the Bay Area and beyond. Always puts many smiles on my face, and this podcast did so...”Read full review »
Chris W. Santa Rosa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast is at least 25% responsible for getting me through the pandemic.
Since I started listening I’ve acquired a ‘67 Bassman, ‘68 Bandmaster, ‘67 Supro Corsica, Danelectro Centurion, Silverface Vibro Champ, ‘53 Gibson GA-20 AND I built a tweed champ.
Take that as a warning.
I love...”Read full review »
Shane in Western Mass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The best podcast out there. Not just a show about amps, many subjects are covered, but it always comes back to some GOOD KNOWLEDGE about amps. This is a show about life. There is an amazing community of people around the world that are dedicated to this beautiful show. You won’t need a therapist...”Read full review »
PWRecords via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/09/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Better than meditation , I just can’t stop listening to this gold mine.
My only request would be :
let’s bring back but lo-fi voice skip, we miss it
Keep going guys”
Ilovekant via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
02/09/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I have been listening for the last several months and have almost caught up on all the episodes. What an amazing journey! I now have an El Pato amp, and lots of perspective on tube amps. I appreciate everyone who calls in and leaves a voicemail question. Those people power the show, and have kept...”Read full review »
hattsofftoyou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
“I’ve been designing and repairing audio electronics for 15 years and I enjoy listening to Skip and Jason. I rarely yell at my phone while listening to this podcast, and I’ve read all the popular “guitar amp books” and have had to throw them all across the room. Justin.”
Sleepingbulldogcircuits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
“Skip and Jason do an excellent job talking through the questions posed by listeners.
Whether it is a question about cooking or grid load bias they cover it all in good taste and with humour.
Skip’s eclectic life experience lends wisdom to every anecdote.
Highly recommended for any lovers of...”Read full review »
Hmmmoney via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/09/23
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Listen now
Links
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
