Best Zak Kuhn Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Glaser: The world's most famous guitar tech 1:04:35

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Brad Paisley, Joe Bonamassa, Keith Urban and pretty much every legendary player in Nashville and beyond takes their guitars to Joe's shop for repairs, set ups, fret work, and everything else. You're going to love listening to Joe!By Zak Kuhn

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A phone call with Walker Hayes 34:40

21d ago34:40

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Mr. Applebee's himself Walker Hayes calls into the show this week to discuss his new album and how he got Kane Brown on a feature.By Zak Kuhn

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Tommy Emmanuel 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Zak sits down with finger picking master Tommy Emmanuel.By Zak Kuhn

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MARTY STUART 51:29

2M ago51:29

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Country legend Marty Stuart on the podcast this week discuss his career, acquiring Clarence White's guitar, touring with legends like Johnny Cash and much more.By Zak Kuhn

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How DEREK WELLS records country’s biggest hits 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

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Zak sits down with first call Nashville session guitarist Derek Wells to discuss recording for artists like Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and much more.By Zak Kuhn

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How Andrew Synowiec became LA's TOP new studio guitarist 54:40

3M ago54:40

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Andrew Synowiec is one of LA's first call studio guitarists. You've heard his playing in movies like Frozen and on TV in the Oscars and Golden Globes' house bands. Andrew has played or performed with artists like The Who, Alanis Morissette, Lil Nas X, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Elton and many others.…

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Dann Huff talks debut album, how to get 80s guitar tones and shredding like a pro 1:29:16

4M ago1:29:16

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Studio guitar master Dann Huff returns to the podcast this week to talk about his debut album "When Words Aren't Enough." We cover the new record, how to get 80s guitar tones, how he thinks about playing fast licks, and much more. Dann is literally a legend. You're going to learn and be inspired by him.…

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Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner 53:24

4M ago53:24

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Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner on the podcast this week discussing the formation of the band, new music, crafting the perfect guitar parts and much more.By Zak Kuhn

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Broadway Guitar Secrets: How to Sub Shows & Break Into the Scene 57:46

4M ago57:46

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I sit down with three leading guitarists in the New York Broadway scene to discuss how to sub on shows, how to make a living as a guitarist and what to be aware of as you enter the scene. John Benthal (The Lion King,) Ben Butler (Mean Girls + Sting,) & Peter Douskalis (Water for Elephants, Hamilton,) have done it all!…

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Punk Drummer to Fashion Mogul: Scott Lipps on playing drums, model mgmt and more 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

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Scott Lipps founded ONE Management and has managed some of the biggest models in the world. He also plays drums for Courtney Love. Check out Scott's podcast Lipps Service, where we interviews the biggest names in entertainment. You're going to love listening to Scott!By Zak Kuhn

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Tim Fagan: Triads, Cage System, Getting Help From John Mayer 56:47

5M ago56:47

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Guitar friend Tim Fagan is on the podcast this week. This one is a must listen for all you beginner guitar players out there. We break it all down!By Zak Kuhn

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Andy Timmons: Jeff Beck, Approach & the The Perfect Delay 28:36

6M ago28:36

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Guitar hero Andy Timmons on the podcast this week. If you want to learn how to play like Andy, start by listening to this podcast.By Zak Kuhn

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Ariel Posen: Building a Team, Solo Technique, The Altered Scale 57:34

6M ago57:34

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Slide guitar master Ariel Posen on the podcast this week.By Zak Kuhn

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Oz Noy: Nashville's favorite New York guitar player 53:19

6M ago53:19

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New York based jazz guitar player Oz Noy talks growing up in Israel, finding jazz, moving to New York and the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix. Sign up for my Patreon for guitar licks from this lesson and others. https://www.patreon.com/TheZakKuhnShowBy Zak Kuhn

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ACM Electric Guitarist of the Year Rob McNelley 1:08:52

7M ago1:08:52

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Rob McNelley is a first call Nashville session musician who has recorded for Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson , Lady A, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and many others. He also spent a decade on the road playing guitar for Bob Seger.By Zak Kuhn

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Guthrie Trapp 50:39

7M ago50:39

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East Nashville guitar hero Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcastBy Zak Kuhn

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Music producer King Henry talks Major Lazer, Beyonce, and More | The Zak Kuhn Show 1:14:38

7M ago1:14:38

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Pop must producer King Henry on the podcast this week. You'll want to hear his story.By Zak Kuhn

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Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce 51:10

8M ago51:10

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Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce is on the podcast this week.By Zak Kuhn

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Brandon Lancaster of LANCO 53:55

9M ago53:55

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Brandon Lancaster is the lead singer and founder of the country band LANCO.By Zak Kuhn

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How to run 58 Marathons in 58 days with Lachlan Stuart 55:06

9M ago55:06

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Lachlan Stuart is running 58 marathons in 58 consecutive days. As the first episode of 2025, this will inspire you. Check out Lachlan's Man That can project.By Zak Kuhn

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Wicked's music producer Greg Wells talks film adaptation 1:24:23

9M ago1:24:23

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Greg Wells is the music producer behind the Wicked movie. He also played all the drums, bass, keys and guitar across the entire soundtrack. This interview discuss how he did all of it.By Zak Kuhn

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Cale Dodds 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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Singer-songwriter Cale Dodds is on the podcast this week. We talk about releasing music independently as well as in the major label system, writing "Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen, " and why he turned down his first publishing deal in Nashville.By Zak Kuhn

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Fender CEO Andy Mooney 50:21

10M ago50:21

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Andy Mooney has been the CEO of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation since 2015. Prior to that, he held senior positions at Disney and Nike. We cover it all. This episode was recorded in person at the Fender headquarters in Los Angeles.By Zak Kuhn

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A phone call with Gene Simmons 58:04

10M ago58:04

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of KissBy Zak Kuhn

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Twinnie 47:32

10M ago47:32

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Country pop singer-songwriter Twinnie is trying to be the first English country artist to have a No. 1 on American country radio. We talk about her massive rise and new album 'Something We Used to Say"By Zak Kuhn

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Andy Wood 55:11

10M ago55:11

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Possibly the best guitarist you haven't heard yet.By Zak Kuhn

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Bob Lefsetz 1:23:44

11M ago1:23:44

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Bob Lefsetz is a music industry analyst and critic. He is the author of The Lefsetz Letter. Bob holds nothing back in this conversation. Get to know the man behind the newsletter.By Zak Kuhn

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Cory Wong 47:52

11M ago47:52

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Funk guitar player Cory Wong on the podcast this week.By Zak Kuhn

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Drake Milligan 58:24

11M ago58:24

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Drake Milligan is a country artist and former contestant on America's Got Talent.By Zak Kuhn

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Dadville podcast hosts Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin talk songwriting tips, history of the podcast and fave Billy Joel songs 1:08:46

11M ago1:08:46

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Zak catches up this week with Nashville music leaders and co-hosts of the popular Dadville podcast, Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlinBy Zak Kuhn

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Musical duo ni/co wrote their own wedding song 27:49

11M ago27:49

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LA based musical duo and couple ni/co (Dani + Colton) couldn't find the perfect song for the first dance at their wedding, so they decided to write it themselves. Now the song has gone viral on TikTok. We talk about how they met, writing the song and growing their massive following across social media.…

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Erin Kinsey 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

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Rising country artist Erin Kinsey is on the podcast this week. We discuss past relationships, her new album and how to go viral on social media.By Zak Kuhn

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ZZ Ward 51:11

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ZZ Ward began singing at the age of 8, inspired by her father’s extensive blues collection. By 12, she was already performing blues music, and it helped steer every aspect of her early career, from her musical sound to her signature Fedora. But as a professional female musician, she often felt pressured to compromise her blues roots to meet industr…

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Andy Grammer 54:50

12M ago54:50

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Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to energize, empower, and bring together audiences around the world with his uplifting and honest pop anthems. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential, and encourage them to keep going. Grammer was even named the #1 "Happy" Streaming artist globally…

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Joe Bonamassa 27:58

1y ago27:58

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On this episode of the Zak Kuhn Show, legendary blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa talks gear, how to market your own shows and why he sold his Dumble amps + why you need to learn a 31 band EQ. We cover it all!By Zak Kuhn

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I interviewed legendary guitarist and hit producer Dann Huff 1:09:44

1y ago1:09:44

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This week, I interviewed the truly legendary producer and studio guitar player Dann Huff. His credits include Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and more. We cover it all. He even shares a shred guitar lick at the end. A must learn for all you guitar players out there!…

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I interviewed the internet's leading guitar historian 1:03:12

1y ago1:03:12

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This week, I interviewed guitar connoisseur and YouTuber Keith Williams. He created and hosts the famed YouTube channel Five Watt World. We discuss launching the channel, his relationship with Rick Beato, his affinity to Strandberg guitars and why people send him vintage instruments in the mail.By Zak Kuhn

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Brad Tursi talks Old Dominion, solo career and guitar playing 50:24

1y ago50:24

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Brad Tursi is the lead guitarist in Old Dominion. He just released his debut solo project Parallel Love. We break down what it's like to play guitar in one of country music's biggest acts and what finally pushed him to release music under his own name.By Zak Kuhn

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Catie Offerman talks opening for George Strait and adopting dogs out of The Home Depot 1:15:41

1y ago1:15:41

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Catie Offerman is fresh off of playing the largest US ticketed concert ever, opening up for George Strait. The Universal Nashville recording artist has also been on the road with Parker McCollum, Elle King and Ashley McBryde. She has new music on the way.By Zak Kuhn

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Sheppard talks writing Geronimo, plans to conquer the US and early life in the band 56:37

1y ago56:37

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38x platinum group Sheppard is on the podcast this week. After spending the majority of their career in Australia, they are now taking over the US. You'll love their story. Go listen!By Zak Kuhn

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Cowboy to country star: Chancey Williams 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

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Former saddle bronc rider Chancey Williams is on the podcast this week. Now he is more known for being a country artist. He and fellow Wyoming artist and rodeo cowboy Chris LeDoux are the only two individuals to compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage of Cheyenne Frontier. You're going to love this conversation!…

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Zac Childs 1:01:13

1y ago1:01:13

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Host of popular YouTube channel Ask Zac, Zac Childs is who the guitar legends call when they need something. He's a wealth on information. Learn the secrets to buying a vintage guitar in this episode and much more.By Zak Kuhn

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Brad Paisley 1:39:14

1+ y ago1:39:14

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Brad Paisley needs no introduction. This was recorded live in Brad's home studio. Watch the video interview on YouTube.By Zak Kuhn

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Shawn Askinosie 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

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Shawn Askinosie is the Indiana Jones of making chocolate. His company Askinosie Chocolate makes some of the best, highest quality chocolate today. We talk all about the chocolate making process. But it's not about the chocolate. Shawn uses his business to help his local community, as well as the farmers around the world that he sources his beans fr…

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Jerry Flowers 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

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Jerry Flowers is the bass player and musical director for Keith Urban. He's been playing with him for over 30 years. Flowers is also a No. 1 Songwriter and has written hits for Sam Hunt, Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris, Jason Aldean and Billy Currington, among others. Jerry is a Nashville lifer! It's in his blood. And he spills it all in this conversati…

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Guthrie Trapp 1:05:26

1+ y ago1:05:26

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Nashville guitar ace Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast this week. We discuss his new record with Tom Bukovac and so much more. Guthrie is one of a kind. You're going to love his musical knowledge and insight.By Zak Kuhn

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Bobby Bones 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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If you don't know, my company Nashville Briefing is releasing our debut print issue today! This conversation with Bobby Bones was for a Q&A that appears in the print issue. The audio here was never meant to be listened to but I decided we should put it out anyway. Have fun!By Zak Kuhn

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Tigirlily Gold 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Sony/Monument recording duo Tigirlily Gold is on the podcast this week! We talk about them being on the cover for Nashville Briefing's debut print issue, their current radio single "I Tried A Ring On", and so much more. I even harmonize with them live on the air. These girls are blowing up! Listen to our convo now…

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Grace Bowers 54:48

1+ y ago54:48

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Grace Bowers has emerged as a guitar phenomenon out of Nashville. She's been sought after by everyone from Lainey Wilson, Devon Allman, Margo Price, Tyler Childers, Kingfish, Susan Tedeshi, and others. Grace mastered her abilities via YouTube tutorials and lessons. In the midst of the COVID lockdown, she built an audience by regularly livestreaming…

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Alexandra Kay 57:39

1+ y ago57:39

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Rising country star Alexandra Kay joins The Zak Kuhn Show this week to open up about her debut album, divorce and live on the road. The independent artist sold over 50,00 tickets last year on her headlining tour and has already earned millions of streams.By Zak Kuhn