The SBL Podcast

221 - My bass teacher was a NIGHTMARE!

Ever walked out of a lesson feeling worse than when you walked in? Scott and Ian swap stories about incredible teachers, downright traumatizing lessons, and why learning

220 - 10 Things Mike Dirnt Can't Live Without

What does Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt never leave home without? Scott sits down with Mike to uncover the 10 things he can't live without, from always having a bass

219 - Fender Just Started a WAR… Are Basses Next?

Fender just lit the gear world on fire. Scott and Ian dive into the backlash surrounding Fender's cease-and-desist letters, why builders across Europe are furious,

218 - From Thrash to Funk: Josh Paul Breaks Down Iconic Bass Lines from Infectious Grooves and Suicidal Tendencies

Josh Paul’s bass playing has powered everything from the aggressive energy of Suicidal Tendencies to the deep funk grooves of Infectious Grooves. In this conversation wit

217 - The Band the BROKE the Internet: Angine de Poitrine

This band broke the internet… and you’re not ready for who’s behind it.  In this episode, we dig into Angine de Poitrine, where one player is somehow covering guitar and

216 - This Pedal Made the Internet FURIOUS: The Walrus Mantle

Scott and Ian dive into the story behind the Walrus Audio Mantle DI, the pedal that somehow managed to make the internet furious. Ian shares why he reached out to Walrus

215 - Mike Dirnt and the INCREDIBLE Bass Lines of Green Day

Ian is joined by Mike Dirnt to break down the bass lines that shaped the sound of Green Day. From “Longview” to “Basket Case,” Mike shares how he builds his parts, what i

214 - EllenPlaysBass' Favorite Bass Lines

Scott sits down with bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to break down some of her favorite bass lines, from iconic grooves like Money by Pink Floyd to Come On, Come Over and more.

213 - Joe Dart Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines

What makes a bass line stick with you for life? Joe Dart sits down with Scott to talk through some of his all time favorite bass lines and the songs that shaped his playi

212 - Bass Players to Watch in 2026

Ian and Sharon start 2026 by putting the focus on bass players you should be paying attention to right now. No throwbacks, no nostalgia, just ten modern players who are s

211 - 2025 Bass Gear & Basses in Review – The Best and the Worst

A full year of bass gear, boiled down to what actually ruled and what absolutely missed the mark. Scott and Ian run through the best surprises, the biggest disappointment

210 - The Top 10 Gifts To Get For The Bassist In Your Life

What do bass players actually want for Christmas? Ian and Sharon make it easy (and fun), running through gift ideas by category and taking it all the way from budget frie

209 - Danny Sapko and THE TRUTH

What really happens when you post a bass video every day for two years? Scott sits down with Danny Sapko to dig into how he picked up the bass, what pushed him onto YouTu

208 - The LEGENDARY Bass Lines of Nathan East

Here it is — the full, uncut conversation between Scott and the one and only Nathan East. Nathan opens up about the sessions and stories that shaped his career, from layi

207 - The Top 10 Funk Bass Lines (According to Reddit)

Scott and Ian take on Reddit’s picks for the Top 10 Funk Bass Lines. From the undeniable classics to a few surprises they’ve never played before, they dig into what makes

205 - The Legendary Bass Lines of Sean Hurley

Scott catches up with the great Sean Hurley to talk all things bass — from the lines that made him a go-to player to the gear behind his unmistakable tone. They chat abou

Have Fender Lost Their Minds?

Scott and Ian dive into the new Adrian Younge Jazz Bass from Fender’s Custom Shop. The build is flashy, the details are cool, but the price? Absolutely outrageous compare

204 -The Fenders that Failed

Scott and Ian plug in for a wild ride through Fender’s weird and wonderful bass history—from the Bass VI that gave us Patsy Cline’s “tic tac” sound and Beatles chaos, to

203 - Joe Dart and the INCREDIBLE Bass Lines of Vulfpeck

Scott sits down with the one and only Joe Dart to talk all things Vulfpeck. From the iconic grooves that put the band on the map to the lines that fans can’t stop playing

202 - MXR Bass Synth: The Bass Pedal that BROKE the internet

What happens when you’re not just handed a brand-new bass pedal, but asked to help design the sounds inside it? That’s where Ian found himself with the MXR Synth Pedal. I