Best Shiflett Podcasts (2025)

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Behind The Gate - Episode #21 - Bart Shiflett, Jeff Schumacher and Mike Liechti 51:54

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We're bringing you an all-star lineup of Midwest motocross Legends ! Longtime friends Bart Shiflett, owner of Donnell's Motorcycles, and Jeff "the Jet" Schumacher join hosts Frank Craven and Josh Hudson to share decades of stories and insight from their racing journeys. Plus, Mike Liechti is in studio with Tech Tips and the always-popular Fast Five…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #20 - Forward Motion Hare Scramble new boss Darryl Schroeder, plus ODMC Jason Kellog and Craig Stieben. Jack Lambert joins as the new Title Sponsor of the podcast 37:58

22d ago37:58

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It's big show #20 for Behind The Gate! In this episode, it's another full house with some familiar faces. Jack Lambert stops by - his company, Midwest Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, is the new lead sponsor for Behind The Gate. Jason Kellogg, the main man at ODMC along with Craig Stieben catch us up on all of the activities planned for the second half…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #19 - Veteran MX and Adaptive MX Championship Preview with Peter Linquist, Mark Coday, Jesse Gilea, Bruce and Amy Richardson and Kenny Johnson 59:54

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Frank and Josh shine the spotlight on the Veteran and Adaptive MX Championship at Bar2Bar MX in Maize, Kansas, September 15-21, 2025. Peter Linquist and Mark Coday from the Veteran Motocross Foundation take us through the full week of racing festivities, while Adaptive Champion Jesse Gilea shares the top moments from the Adaptive Championship progr…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #18: Dan Hirner and Tucker Smith 59:58

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Behind The Gate is coming at you with another action-packed episode! This time, your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, are talking to Dan Hirner and Tucker Smith. Tucker is another icon in the Midwest Off-Road community. He updates you on what he's doing, tells you about the additions to his family and what he's currently riding.…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #17: The Midwest Loretta's Amateur National Championship Preview Show with Geremiah Gilliland, Edwin Meyer, Julian Stoway, Mikey Sandidge 45:11

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It's another packed house for this episode of Behind The Gate! First, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, call Edwin Meyer at GAME MOTO to catch up with him. Then, live in the BTG Studio, we have Mikey Sandidge and Julian Stoway joining us! Geremiah Gilliland is also live in-studio to talk about qualifying at Lorettas, his previous track owne…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #16 - Chris Thies, Jeff Hockett and Tucker Nelson 56:42

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We've got another full house on this episode of Behind The Gate! First, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson welcome Chris Thies to the show. Chris talks about his racing career and his new venture, training at his multi track Thies Compound. Also joining the show is Jeff Hockett. Jeff will catch you up on what's going on in his moto career and…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #15 - Perry Keegan and Dave Lafond 1:00:13

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We have a full studio of guests for Epidose 15 of Behind The Gate! First, joining your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, we have the 3 Horsemen from ODMC...Jason Kellogg, Craig Stieben and Brian Griffiths, in studio with a HUGE announcement about ODMC that you do NOT want to miss - it's an event that takes place this weekend! Then, our special g…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #14 - Tracy Freeman with special guest Ryan Drussel 53:32

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The Behind The Gate podcast is back again with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. On this episode, you'll meet track builder extrodinaire, Tracy Freeman. You've raced the tracks - now learn all about how they get built! Tracy provides fascinating insight on moto tracks, how they are built and the philosophy that goes into every one. Plus, ou…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #13 - Preston Taylor and John Berry with special guest Jack Lambert 49:55

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Lucky episode #13 of Behind The Gate features many, many guests! First, Jack Lambert makes a return visit to the show and gives us an update on his shoulder and his racing for 2025. This episode's special guest are Preston Taylor and Joh Berry. Preston and John are best of friends. You'll hear how they became buddies and how both of their families …

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Behind The Gate - Episode #12 - Nick Spooner 44:08

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Ready for Episode #12 of Behind the Gate? Here it is... Your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson have new and updated information about Midwest off-road and motocross schedules along with updated information about two KC area tracks. Get the latest updates on all the races and practices coming up, especially around Memorial Day weekend. Our special…

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Vince Gill Gives Us “One More Last Chance” 59:55

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Get out the Kleenex, hankies, or whatever you use to wipe away your tears: It’s the last episode of this season of Shred With Shifty, a media event more consequential and profound than the finales of White Lotus and Severance combined. But there’ll be some tears of joy, too, because on this episode, Chris Shiflett talks with one of country music’s …

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Behind The Gate - Episode #11 - Bud Guthrie with special guest Robby Mazza 54:40

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This is our most fun episode of Behind The Gate... We have a new logo, we have Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. We also have the one and only Bud "Pro Bud" Guthrie in-studio! Also in studio with Fast 5 and some great stories of his own is Robby Mazza. You're going to love it - it's a fun, fun episode of Behind The Gate!…

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Elliott Easton’s Countryfied Solo on “My Best Friend’s Girl” 56:52

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The Cars’ self-titled 1978 debut record changed the world of power pop forever. Guitarist and co-vocalist Ric Ocasek penned all the tunes, but lead guitarist Elliott Easton transformed them with his tasteful 6-string stylings. This time on Shred With Shifty, Easton sits down with Chris Shiflett to show him how to play the solo from “My Best Friend’…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #10 - Smokin Joe Burke 48:05

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Another fantastic episode is here for Behind The Gate. This episode features your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. Their special guest is the legendary Smokin Joe Burke! Joe talks about his life in motocross along with some of the racetracks and people he's raced along the way. It's a fascinating "blast from the past" with Smokin Joe Burke on t…

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Larkin Poe's Blues-Rock Revolution 51:59

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The Georgia-born, Nashville-based roots-rock outfit Larkin Poe have had a busy year. Last summer, they toured across the U.S. supporting Slash, and released their seventh studio album, Bloom, on January 22. With a bit of downtime back in Nashville, co-shredders-in-chief Megan and Rebecca Lovell joined Shred With Shifty to deconstruct their face-mel…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #9 - Cheyenne Harmon 37:40

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A brand new Behind The Gate show is ready for you! On this show, your Behind The Gate hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, bring Cheyenne Harmon to the podcast. Cheyenne is the GT Arenacross champion. Hear his story - how he got there and what he does to keep himself and his bike in top shape. Spread the word and check out Episode 9 of Behind the G…

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Learn to Shred the “Are You Gonna Go My Way” Solo with Craig Ross 47:44

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This time, Chris Shiflett sits down with fellow west coaster Craig Ross, who calls in from Madrid equipped with a lawsuit-era Ibanez 2393. The two buddies kick things off commiserating over an increasingly common tragedy for guitarists: losing precious gear in natural disasters. The takeaway? Don’t leave your gear in storage! Take it on the road! R…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #8 - Jack Lambert 53:14

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Wow...the Behind The Gate shows just keep getting better and better! On this show, your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson, bring legend Jack Lambert into the studio to reminsice about it outstanding moto career. Jason Kellogg also sits in on this episode...Jack and Jason have been teaming up lately for some awesome adventures. Don't miss out on t…

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Molly Tuttle’s Acoustic Acrobatics on “San Joaquin” 51:03

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When you imagine the tools of a guitar shredder, chances are you see a sharp-angled electric 6-string running into a smokin’-hot, fully saturated British halfstack of sorts—the type of thing that’ll blow your hair back. You might not be picturing an acoustic steel-string or a banjo, and that’s a mistake, because some of the most face-melting player…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #7 Leigh & Jacob Letellier 42:04

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Another fantastic Behind The Gate show is here with your hosts Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. In this episode you'll hear from the legendary Leigh Letellier. Leigh talks about his career and national ranking and brings his son Jacob with him. Jacob is carrying on the Letellier family tradition of outstanding racing! Enjoy this brand new episode of B…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #6 Roger Vanmeter 53:12

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Another awesome episode is here - it's Behind The Gate with Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. Our special guest on this show is the legendary Roger Vanmeter - you also might remember him as Roger McBride. Roger talks about his life in Moto, his auto racing and what's in store for him in the future! We also have Tech Tips with Nick Peterson with BikeWor…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #5 Nathan Looney with CounterShox 40:14

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Your brand new episode of Behind The Gate with Frank Craven and Josh Hudson features up-to-date race information and updates. Our special guest this episode is Nathan Looney from Countershox! Nathan sits down with Frank and Josh to talk about his racing history and how he started Countershox. Tech Tips with Bud Guthrie and Fast Five with Profession…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #4 Jeff Crutcher and Anton Nordstrom 51:42

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It's the new BEHIND THE GATE show with Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. In this episode is Team Principal of CREO Jeff Crutcher and Anton Nordstrom. We've also got Tech Tips with Nick Peterson and Fast 5 with Emry Henninger. Check it out...it's new...it's awesome...it's BEHIND THE GATE!By Frank Craven

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Behind The Gate - Episode #3 Jason Kellogg ODMC 35:03

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Here is your brand new Behind The Gate episode with your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson! Their special guest on this episode is Jason Kellogg with ODMC (Old Dude Moto Crew)! Plus Frank and Josh talk about their new years resolutions on this new episode of Behind The Gate. One date correction from this episode: The ODMC/Innovative training is s…

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Behind The Gate - Episode #2 Scott Gebken Innovative MX 34:57

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Happy holidays from Behind The Gate! Our 2nd episode features your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson. Their special guest is Scott Gebken from Innovative MX. It's a fantastic 2nd show - it also features Tech Tips and Fast Five with Lucas Filer. Enjoy Behind The Gate and spread the word about the show!…

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Zakk Wylde Says "Pick Every Note!" 58:19

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From Ozzy Osbourne to Black Label Society to Zakk Sabbath to, most recently, his stint filling in for his old friend “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott in Pantera, Zakk Wylde has left an unmistakable mark on the hard-rock and metal music worlds. Fresh off performing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Cleveland Browns game in October, and paying homage to his …

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Derek Trucks Teaches His Classical Indian-Inflected Solo on “Midnight in Harlem” 49:19

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Break out your glass, steel, or beer bottle: This time on Shred With Shifty, we’re sliding into glory with southern-rock great Derek Trucks, leader of the Derek Trucks Band, co-leader (along with wife Susan Tedeschi) of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and, from 1999 to 2014, member of the Allman Brothers Band. Reared in Jacksonville, Florida, Trucks was …

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Behind The Gate - Episode #1 Mike Garrison BOOM Graphics 29:58

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Listen to the newest podcast that talks about motocross and off road motorcycling...Behind The Gate. Join your hosts, Frank Craven and Josh Hudson every other Wednesday at 6pm Central Time as they discuss what's going on in the world of motocross and off road motorcycling.By Frank Craven

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Learn Michael Schenker’s Improv-Shred on UFO’S “Only You Can Rock Me” 1:00:24

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This episode has three main ingredients: Shifty, Schenker, and shredding. What more do you need? Schenker was just 11 when he played his first gig with The Scorpions, and recorded on their debut LP, Lonesome Crow, when he was 16. He’s been playing a Gibson Flying V since those early days, so it's only natural that both he and Shifty bust out the Vs…

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Keith Urban Talks Waylon, Knopfler, and His Love-Hate Relationship with Modelers 53:35

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Next up on this action-packed season of Shred With Shifty, country superstar Keith Urban joins Chris Shiflett to walk through some of his most iconic solos and unpack some fine details behind his successful music career. Strapped with the ’51 Fender “Nocaster” that he used to record the solo on “Tumbleweed,” Urban walks Shifty through some of his g…

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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, and Chris Shiflett Reveal Their Triple-Guitar Recipe 59:50

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The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. That’s right: Shred With Shifty is back, and your beloved host Chris Shiflett is kicking off season two of the podcast with a super-special episode. Shifty’s Foo Fighters shredders-in-arms Dave Grohl and Pat Smear join him for this season premier that reveals some of the magic and maneuver…

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George Gascon 53:39

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I had the opportunity recently to sit down and discuss policy with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and we had a great conversation about the chasm between public perception of politics and his actual reforms.By Chris Shiflett

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Richie Sambora is Ready to Rock! 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

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As the premier season of the show comes to a close, Richie Sambora sends it off with a fun, free-wheeling episode that looks at his high-drama fingerwork on “Only Lonely” from Bon Jovi’s second record, 1985’s 7800° Fahrenheit. (The song’s music video is everything you’d ever want from mid-’80s hard rock.) Richie joins Shifty subterranean-style, fro…

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Learn the “Last Child” Solo With Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford 57:06

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The Aerosmith axeman recounts how he ripped the blazing lead on the Rocks hit, dishing some critical history along the way. Behind Steven Tyler’s unhinged howls, Aerosmith’s twin-guitar attack with Joe Perry and Brad Whitford cemented them as one of the greatest hard-rock bands of the ’70s. “Last Child,” the street-strutting, hard-blues hit off the…

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Def Leppard and Dive Bombs: Phil Collen on His Bombastic “Photograph” Solo 59:40

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The influential British shredder talks about how he formed his playing style and demonstrates how to rip one of his most iconic leads. To hear Phil Collen tell it, he joined Def Leppard almost by accident. He had loaned the band one of his amps, and when they asked him to play some leads on their upcoming record Pyromania, Collen thought he was jus…

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Deon Mitton on Aviation Photography, AI, and Adventure Flying 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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In this captivating episode, we embark on a journey with Deon Mitten, an aviation photographer, skilled pilot, and inspiring mentor, whose passion for flying and technology illuminates our discussion. From Newark Airport, Deon shares his unique path from the tech world to the cockpit, revealing how his love for flying took flight after a decade-lon…

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Wolf Van Halen’s Tornado of Tapping on “Take a Bow” 1:00:07

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Being born into rock royalty doesn’t make you a rock star—you’ve gotta earn it with your own chops. And whether it’s the classical pedigree of his first name or the hard-rock infamy of his surname, Wolfgang Van Halen has a long lineage to live up to. As he displays on this episode of Shred With Shifty, he’s more than up to the task. Wolf joins Shif…

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Joe Bonamassa: Bursts, Dumbles, and the Blues 1:36:46

1+ y ago1:36:46

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If you can’t figure out how to play Joe Bonamassa’s solo from “Blues Deluxe,” don’t worry. It all changes when Shifty sits down with Bonamassa for this special episode of Shred With Shifty. No surprise that both of them reach for their Les Pauls, and Bonamassa even reveals why he switched from Strats to Gibsons in the early 2000s. Bonamassa is know…

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Confession of an Aircraft Insurance Broker 1:10:04

1+ y ago1:10:04

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Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Joe Ryan, an expert in aircraft insurance. From his humble beginnings to achieving authority status in the field, Joe addresses all your questions about aviation insurance. Join us on this journey as we explore his unique perspective on various training aircraft and extreme flying conditions. --- Suppo…

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“KISS” Shiflett Takes on Fan Solos and Issues a Challenge 34:12

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It’s time for Chris Shiflett to rip another solo—solo episode, that is. During this first season of Shred With Shifty, our host has been keeping an eye on fan submissions of the lead parts explained in each episode, hand-picking sharp renditions to share. This time, he spotlights takes on the guitar theatrics from “Alive” by Pearl Jam, “Stay a Litt…

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Brent Mason’s Furious Fingerstyle Shred 1:21:01

1+ y ago1:21:01

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Brent Mason has picked for the biggest and best names in country music: Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, and George Strait are just a few of the country stars on whose records you can hear Mason’s Fender-on-Fender fretwork. But his solo on “Southbound Train,” the closing track on Travis Tritt’s 2000 record Do…

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Free-Wheelin’ Ace Frehley Fires Up His “Shock Me” Solo 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

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Shifty’s biggest guitar hero joins the podcast to run down his unique lead picking on the 1977 Love Gun hit. Ace Frehley is the reason Chris Shiflett picked up a guitar in the first place, so it’s only natural that Shifty invites his original tone teacher onto the pod to recap one his iconic solos. Frehley, saddled with a classic black-and-cream tr…

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Mike Campbell’s Electric Spontaneity 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ lead guitarist shows Shifty how he bottled an electric reaction to “The Waiting” on the song’s simple, iconic solo. Mike Campbell knows how to write the perfect parts to a song, and records them with the perfect guitar, amp, and tone to match. That’s why Shifty has the Heartbreakers’ lead man on this episode to get …

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John Osborne’s Tele-Style Spank on “Stay a Little Longer” 1:24:42

2y ago1:24:42

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“I think it’s safe to say John Osborne is a fuckin’ beast!” That’s how Chris Shiflett kicks off this episode of Shred With Shifty, featuring bearded Brothers Osborne shredder-in-chief John Osborne. Osborne joins Shifty to dissect his blistering country-rock ripping on the band’s breakout single, “Stay A Little Longer.” Osborne tells Shifty about fa…

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Odds & Ends and Q&A Vol. 2 50:38

2y ago50:38

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This time on Shred With Shifty, Chris Shiflett steps out on his own. Shiflett starts up with a video montage of fan-submitted solo takes on leads from Charlie Starr, Rivers Cuomo, Mike McCready, and others. Some are more faithful than others, and Shifty celebrates the originality. “Learn it kinda, and then put your own twist on it,” he encourages. …

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Speaking Out: Women's Health Advocacy and Career Resilience 22:06

2y ago22:06

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Ever found yourself shouting into a void, feeling unheard and dismissed, especially by medical professionals? Drawing from my personal experience, this episode sheds light on the heart-breaking reality many women face when their health concerns are understated or ignored. We start a conversation on the battle to be heard, dissecting societal biases…

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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Comes “Alive” 1:09:58

2y ago1:09:58

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Host Chris Shiflett starts things off with a discussion on the musical context McCready emerged from. “If you didn’t have this punk rock background, then you were looked down upon,” remembers McCready. As he explains, his upbringing was less punk rock and more Cub Scouts until he picked up the guitar. He and PJ rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard prefer…

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Jawbreaker’s Blake Schwarzenbach on the Emo-Meets-Zeppelin Magic of “Accident Prone” 1:19:35

2y ago1:19:35

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On this week’s Shred With Shifty, Chris Shiflett is joined by one of his all-time favorite players: Blake Schwarzenbach, the 6-string architect behind California punk band Jawbreaker’s simple, noisy, orchestral rippers. But before things really get rolling, Shifty gets his heartbroken as Schwarzenbach squashes rumors that Jawbreaker might have a ne…

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Charlie Starr Brings the Thunder 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

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Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr joins Shred With Shifty to deconstruct his solo on the Smoke’s 2016 track, “Waiting for the Thunder.” Starr, whom Shifty credits with owning one of the best vintage guitar collections he’s ever seen, explains how he got into guitar at age six thanks to the influence of his dad, who was a bluegrass rhythm play…

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F16 Instructor Pilot Shares his First Solo Cross-Country 57:55

2y ago57:55

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Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating journey of Colonel Dennis Daley, a retired Air Force F-16 instructor pilot with over 1,000 sorties and combat experiences. From growing up on a farm in Illinois to soaring the skies in F-16s and even transitioning to a career as a Delta pilot, Colonel Daley's story is one of determination, pa…