Best Talkingbass Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Bass Episode 18 - Tony Levin - Pioneering Bass With Peter Gabriel and King Crimson 38:37

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with a true legend of bass guitar: Tony Levin. Tony has been a first call session bass player since the 1970s having recorded with artists such as John Lennon, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, David Bowie and many many more but he’s most well known for his pioneering work with Peter Gabriel and as bass player with …

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Talking Bass Episode 17 - Nathan East - Session Bass Legend! 47:16

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with one of the most successful session bass players of all time: the great Nathan East. Nathan is probably most famous for his work with music legends Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson and Phil Collins but his CV is ridiculously long and prestigious having worked with artists as diverse as Al Jarreau, Kenny…

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Talking Bass Episode 16 - Gail Ann Dorsey - Pioneering Bass With David Bowie and Lenny Kravitz 1:53:22

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with another bass legend and pioneer, the great Gail Ann Dorsey. Gail is most famous as bass player for the late, great Davie Bowie from 1995 through to his passing in 2016. She’s also played with a wide variety of other bands and big name acts such as Lenny Kravitz, Tears For Fears, Bryan Ferry, Gwen St…

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Talking Bass Episode 15 - Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) - Prog Bass Master! 53:30

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This week I’m sitting down to talk bass with one of the greatest bass players of modern prog rock: Colin Edwin. Colin Edwin is most well known as bass player in Porcupine Tree, one of the biggest prog bands of the last 30 years that split up in 2010. He’s also played with Henry Fool, Tim Bowness, O.R.k and has also released four of his own solo alb…

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Talking Bass Episode 14 - Bryan Beller - The Aristocrats, Dethklok, Keneally, Vai 1:20:15

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This week Ellen O'Reilly is sitting down to talk bass with the amazing Bryan Beller! Bryan Beller has played with guitar legends such as Mike Kenneally, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Dweezil Zappa and has spent the last 10 years as bass player for supergroup The Aristocrats with guitar phenomenon Guthrie Govan and drum legend Marco Minnemann. As well as…

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Talking Bass Episode 13 - Trevor Dunn - Mr Bungle's Bass Maestro! 48:30

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with the amazing Trevor Dunn. Trevor Dunn was one of the founding members of the band Mr Bungle, a band he founded at high school with vocal legend Mike Patton. He’s also collaborated with Patton in other projects such as Fantomas and Tomahawk and worked as a sideman with many other artists including an …

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Talking Bass Episode 12 - David Ellefson - Speed Metal Bass Master! 1:11:04

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with the king of speed metal bass playing - David Ellefson! David is an innovator of heavy metal bass playing. As a founding member of Megadeth, his incredible technique, time and tight bass tone has been a fundamental part of the band's sound since the very beginning. Doubling the intricate rhythm guita…

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Talking Bass Episode 11 - Tanya O'Callaghan - Working As A Pro Bassist In LA 52:16

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with another Irish lady of bass, the very cool and super talented Tanya O Callaghan. Since relocating to LA from her home in Ireland, Tanya has established herself on as a first call session bassist, playing with many legends of rock such as Maynard James Keenan, Nuno Bettencourt and Dee Snider as well a…

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Talking Bass Episode 10 - Divinity Roxx: Touring With Beyonce AND Victor Wooten! 1:03:24

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with the super talented Divinity Roxx. Divinity is best known as touring bass player for Beyonce as well as her collaborations with Victor Wooten and her own solo work. Not only is she a killer bassist, she’s also a fantastic rapper with the ability to mix both together showcasing her incredible rhythmic…

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Talking Bass Episode 9 - Billy Gould: The Driving Force Behind Faith No More! 44:47

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with funk rock bass legend Billy Gould. Billy is best known as the bass player for the great Faith No More and any of you fans out there will be more than aware of his signature grinding bass tone and funky melodic lines. In this interview Billy gets to talk about his musical background, his approach to …

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Talking Bass Episode 8 - Dave Swift: Playing With The Legends 1:06:27

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This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with a UK session bass player who has played with literally every famous musical act you can think of: Dave Swift. As bass player for Jools Holland and all his many TV shows here in the UK over a period of 30 years, Dave has been fortunate to play with hundreds and hundreds of brilliant artists including…

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TalkingBass Episode 7 - Janek Gwizdala: Virtuoso, Educator and Author 1:27:26

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This week’s interview was an absolute treat for me as I got to sit down and talk bass with one of my heroes, the incredible bass guitar virtuoso Janek Gwizdala. Janek has toured and recorded with modern jazz legends such as Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Bob Reynolds, JoJo Mayer and released multiple albums as a solo artist. He’s also a high profile ed…

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TalkingBass Episode 6 - The Virtuoso Bass Playing Of Federico Malaman! 25:30

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Federico Malaman is an Italian virtuoso of the highest order and has been taking Youtube and the online space by storm over the past ten years or so. Federico can do it all from beautiful grooves and composition in any style all the way through to incredible jazz improvisation all performed with some of the most flawless technique on planet Earth. …

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TalkingBass Episode 5 - Guy Pratt - Tales Of A Session Bass Legend 1:29:31

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Guy Pratt is a session bass legend! He’s been the touring bass player for Pink Floyd since 1987 and recorded with other pop legends such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Robertson and many, many more. As well as his hugely successful bass career, Guy has also dabbled in acting, he’s a stand up comic and author of the hilarious (and …

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Talkingbass Episode 4 - Suzi Quatro: The Hard Rockin' Queen Of Bass! 39:21

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This week Ellen is Talking Bass with a true female pioneer of bass guitar that needs no introduction, the legendary Suzi Quatro. Suzi is a singer, songwriter and bass player that rose to fame during the 1970s with hit songs such as Devil Gate Drive and Can The Can. She’s released 15 solo albums since her debut in 1973 and sold over 50 million recor…

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TalkingBass Episode 3 - The Incredible Solo Bass Work Of Michael Manring 57:01

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This week, Ellen O Reilly sits down to talk bass with one of the greatest bass soloists of all time: Michael Manring. Michael is a unique voice in the world of bass playing and has been at the forefront of solo bass composition and performance for over thirty years with his highly melodic and eclectic bass style. Michael makes use of every conceiva…

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TalkingBass Episode 2 - The Insane Funk Picking Technique Of Cody Wright 38:33

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This week, Ellen O Reilly sits down to talk bass with the amazing Cody Wright. Cody is an incredible player with virtuoso chops and a great funk groove all made possible with his great picking technique. Cody made a name for himself with the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and you might have also seen him work alongside guitar sensation Eric Gales. As …

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TalkingBass Episode 1 - Leland Sklar: A True Bass Legend 1:04:37

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Mark sits down to Talk Bass with a true legend of bass guitar, Leland Sklar. Leland is one of the most recorded and successful bass players of the pop and rock era. He’s a session musician of the highest order with a CV that includes gigs and recordings with the likes of James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, Barbra Streisand, Tot…