The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast
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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

The Fretboard Journal

Active · Publishes weekly

Key Metrics

Episodes
540
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
349 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
48m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 12, 2026
Active

About the Show

The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.

Partnership & Audience Signals

Runs Sponsorships

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Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

540 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 03, 2009
Consistency
60%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

Recent Episodes

Podcast 554: Alex Amen

Jun 12, 2026 51m

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 about Alex's Texan roots,…

Podcast 553: Ryan Salm and the Home Team String Band

Jun 04, 2026 48m

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 of friends, The Home Team…

Podcast 552: Darryl Rahn

May 29, 2026 33m

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 look into his recording process,…

Podcast 551: Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers)

May 22, 2026 42m

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 world music sounds. For years now,…

Inside Fretboard Journal 59

May 15, 2026 21m

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, Fretboard Summit news, some of…

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

May 02, 2026 51m

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 successful retailers of boutique and…

Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer

Apr 25, 2026 48m

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 at Berklee (and what the…

Podcast 547: Ryan Richter on Backing Dijon at Coachella

Apr 23, 2026 55m

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 talked-about sets at Coachella…

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

Apr 20, 2026 1h

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 the Virginia Boys,…

Podcast 545: Wendy Eisenberg

Apr 09, 2026 46m

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 talks about their start playing…

Podcast 544: Thomm Jutz

Apr 08, 2026 1h 6m

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 Bobby Bare on TV. He eventually…

Podcast 543: Rhys John Stubbs

Apr 03, 2026 49m

This week, we're chatting with Rhys John Stubbs, founder of UK-based Bigfoot Engineering. Rhys is best known for his effects pedals, but he just released a beautiful album of original acoustic guitar…

Podcast 542: John Craigie

Mar 31, 2026 39m

Singer-songwriter John Craigie joins us this week to talk about his new album, 'I Swam Here.' https://johncraigie.com We also talk about Craigie's unique humor during his sets, his Beatles covers,…

Podcast 541: Ramsey Thornton

Mar 20, 2026 32m

This week, the Fretboard Journal's Sofia Wolfson talks to Tulsa, Oklahoma-based songwriter Ramsey Thornton. Ramsey is a multi-instrumentalist with a love for both banjo and guitar. In fact, he's one…

Podcast 540: Jonah Sissoyev & Eric Skye

Mar 10, 2026 38m

Portland, Oregon-based musicians Eric Skye and Jonah Sissoyev join us this week to talk about Jonah's beautiful new EP, 'A Place Called Nowhere.' The EP's origin story begins with Jonah asking Eric,…

Podcast 539: Mark Stutman (Folkway Music) Returns

Feb 27, 2026 1h 10m

Acclaimed vintage guitar repairperson Mark Stutman (Folkway Music) joins the Fretboard Journal Podcast once again. We talk about his early training as a luthier, running Folkway Music, and his…

Podcast 538: The Story of Micro-Frets Guitars with Seth Lorinczi

Feb 22, 2026 55m

Fretboard Journal contributor Seth Lorinczi joins us this week to talk about the rise and fall of Micro-Frets, the upstart electric guitar brand launched in the late 1960s. Seth penned a lengthy…

Podcast 537: The 2025 Fretboard Summit Guitar Repair Panel

Feb 14, 2026 59m

In what has become an annual tradition, Evan Gluck (NY Guitar Repair) hosted a guitar repair roundtable at the 2025 Fretboard Summit. This year, he brought Ceil Thompson (StewMac); TJ Thompson (Pro…

Podcast 536: Sam Skinner

Feb 08, 2026 37m

Sam Skinner (Pinegrove) joins us this week to talk about his work as a guitarist, producer and engineer. https://www.samskinner.com We also get Fretboard Journal and Fretboard Summit updates! Our…

Podcast 535: John Stropes

Jan 29, 2026 1h 1m

Fingerstyle guitar authority John Stropes joins us this week to talk all about his new two-volume book featuring transcriptions of every track on Leo Kottke's monumental '6 & 12 String Guitar'…

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