The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

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Podcast 562: Nate Mercereau

On today's episode, guest host Ryan Richter sits down with multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Nate Mercereau. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of stringed

Sep 12
1 h 01 min

Podcast 561: Molly Tuttle

Molly Tuttle joins us this week to talk about guitars (of course), her touring rig, life on the road and so much more. We chat about vintage Martins, the new Martin do

Sep 9
21 min

Ep. 170: "I Only Have a Minute"

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Aug 31
1 h 09 min

Podcast 560: Bryan Sutton

Bluegrass guitar hero Bryan Sutton joins us this week to talk about his brand-new album, From Roots to Branches, Vol. 1 ( Mountain Home Music Company). The album features

Aug 29
53 min

Podcast 559: Maisy Owen

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Maisy Owen joins us this week to talk about her gorgeous debut album, Dark on a Sunny Day (Tompkins Square). Maisy talks about her mus

Aug 7
27 min

Podcast 558: Glen Hansard Remembered

Today, we pay tribute to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard (1970-2026), frontman for the Frames and Swell Season. In 2009, Fretboard Journal publisher Jason Verlinde sat

Jul 31
50 min

Podcast 557: Summer School Electronics' Mark Turley Returns

Today on the podcast, Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us once again. We talk about Summer School's current pedal offerings, the 2026 Fretboard Summit,

Jul 16
38 min

Podcast 556: Louis Campbell

Today on the podcast, we are joined by guitarist Louis Campbell, who talks to us about growing up playing traditional music, studying with Martin Simpson, his affinity fo

Jul 3
39 min

Podcast 555: Micah Preite

LA-based singer-songwriter/composer/guitarist Micah Preite joins us this week! https://micahpreite.bandcamp.com Though millions have streamed his lo-fi/indie songs o

Jun 19
34 min

Podcast 554: Alex Amen

Today's podcast episode is with songwriter and guitarist @alex.amen, who has a new album out today on ATO Records. https://alexamen.com In this conversation, we talk

Jun 12
51 min

Podcast 553: Ryan Salm and the Home Team String Band

On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we're joined by photojournalist and musician Ryan Salm. When the 2026 World Cup descends on North America, Salm and his group

Jun 4
48 min

Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn

On this week's episode of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to singer-songwriter Darryl Rahn about his new album (out today on Capitol Records). Darryl shares a lo

May 29
33 min

Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)

Musician Brad Barr joins us this week to share the story of the Barr Brothers' 2025 album, Let It Hiss, and talk guitar. Brad's guitar playing is uniquely shaped by wor

May 22
42 min

Inside Fretboard Journal 59

On this week's podcast, we're mixing things up. Take a peek inside our brand new, 59th issue and hear an excerpt from our cover story with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Also, Fre

May 15
21 min

Podcast 549: The Music Emporium's Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria

On this week's podcast, we're joined by Adam Dardeck and Andy Cambria of The Music Emporium. Founded in 1968 by Stu Cohen, The Music Emporium is one of the most successfu

May 2
51 min

Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer

Guitarist, composer and Berklee professor Lyle Brewer joins us this week. We talk about his journey as a professional guitarist and educator, how he ended up teaching a

Apr 25
48 min

Podcast 547: Ryan Richter on Backing Dijon at Coachella

On today's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we mix things up. Our very own Ryan Richter (https://www.instagram.com/misterrichter/) just wrapped up playing two of the most t

Apr 23
55 min

Podcast 546: Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff on Jim & Jesse

Guitarist Michael Daves and mandolinist Jacob Jolliff join us this week to talk about their latest project, 'We Like Jim & Jesse!' The album, a tribute to Jim & Jesse and

Apr 20
1 h 00 min

Podcast 545: Wendy Eisenberg

The incredibly talented Wendy Eisenberg joins us this week to talk about their new, self-titled album, which just earned a Best New Music nod from Pitchfork. Wendy talk

Apr 9
46 min

Podcast 544: Thomm Jutz

Thomm Jutz's story is unlike any other we've ever shared. Born in the Black Forest of Germany, Jutz became obsessed with American music when, at the age of 11, he saw B

Apr 8
1 h 06 min

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What listeners say

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I wasn’t a podcast guy until I started listening to the Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast a few years back. Jason Verlinde does an amazing job at steering this podcast in the most intriguing and satisfying way. As someone who loves guitars, from hearing the music that is played off of them, all the way to the luthier side, this is the ultimate podcast.🙏🏻 ~Jonathan Parker

The podcast that we want! · Aug 2026

Always interesting guests, great questions and interactions by Jason. It’s especially cool to hear from musicians who might not otherwise get any exposure.

Mark.00255 · Oct 2025

This podcast goes deep with big names and interesting people in the world of guitar and music in general. Jason’s a great interviewer and seems to make his guests feel comfortable. This is a must-listen for guitar nerds who want to go deeper than the latest gear, and get into the minds of great builders, players, and repair people.

TyColorado25 · Oct 2024

Such a joy to listen to. Every week I smile, laugh and learn a little.

ffadll · Sep 2023

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