Explore every episode of the podcast The Zak Kuhn Show
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| Cooper Alan | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:45:27 | |
Country star Cooper Alan returns to the podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Gibson CEO César Gueikian | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:38:42 | |
César Gueikian is the CEO of Gibson Guitars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Paul Reed Smith | 07 Dec 2025 | 01:08:39 | |
The guitar builder himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Rick Beato | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:05:50 | |
I interview the YouTube master himself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Why Brad Paisley loves this guitar player: Hayden Baker | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:55:54 | |
Hayden Baker is going to be your new fave guitarist! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| YouTube strategy & BTS from Lee Anderton (Andertons Music) | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:07:32 | |
Lee Anderton from Andertons Music Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Kenny Greenberg: Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:58:29 | |
Kenny Greenberg shares secrets from his career as a Nashville first call guitarist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Joe Glaser: The world's most famous guitar tech | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:04:35 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A phone call with Walker Hayes | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:34:40 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Tommy Emmanuel | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:02:37 | |
Zak sits down with finger picking master Tommy Emmanuel.
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| MARTY STUART | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:51:29 | |
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.
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| How DEREK WELLS records country’s biggest hits | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:09:31 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How Andrew Synowiec became LA's TOP new studio guitarist | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:54:40 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Dann Huff talks debut album, how to get 80s guitar tones and shredding like a pro | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:29:16 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner | 14 May 2025 | 00:53:24 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Broadway Guitar Secrets: How to Sub Shows & Break Into the Scene | 12 May 2025 | 00:57:46 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Punk Drummer to Fashion Mogul: Scott Lipps on playing drums, model mgmt and more | 19 Apr 2025 | 01:02:43 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Tim Fagan: Triads, Cage System, Getting Help From John Mayer | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:56:47 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Andy Timmons: Jeff Beck, Approach & the The Perfect Delay | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:28:36 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Ariel Posen: Building a Team, Solo Technique, The Altered Scale | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:57:34 | |
Slide guitar master Ariel Posen on the podcast this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Oz Noy: Nashville's favorite New York guitar player | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:53:19 | |
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/TheZakKuhnShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ACM Electric Guitarist of the Year Rob McNelley | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:08:52 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Guthrie Trapp | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:50:39 | |
East Nashville guitar hero Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Music producer King Henry talks Major Lazer, Beyonce, and More | The Zak Kuhn Show | 10 Feb 2025 | 01:14:38 | |
Pop must producer King Henry on the podcast this week. You'll want to hear his story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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| Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:51:10 | |
Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce is on the podcast this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Brandon Lancaster of LANCO | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:53:55 | |
Brandon Lancaster is the lead singer and founder of the country band LANCO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to run 58 Marathons in 58 days with Lachlan Stuart | 05 Jan 2025 | 00:55:06 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wicked's music producer Greg Wells talks film adaptation | 15 Dec 2024 | 01:24:23 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Cale Dodds | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:00:22 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Fender CEO Andy Mooney | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:50:21 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A phone call with Gene Simmons | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:58:04 | |
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| Twinnie | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:47:32 | |
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" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Andy Wood | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:55:11 | |
Possibly the best guitarist you haven't heard yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Bob Lefsetz | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:23:44 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Cory Wong | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:47:52 | |
Funk guitar player Cory Wong on the podcast this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Drake Milligan | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:58:24 | |
Drake Milligan is a country artist and former contestant on America's Got Talent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Dadville podcast hosts Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin talk songwriting tips, history of the podcast and fave Billy Joel songs | 22 Oct 2024 | 01:08:46 | |
Zak catches up this week with Nashville music leaders and co-hosts of the popular Dadville podcast, Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Musical duo ni/co wrote their own wedding song | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:27:49 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Erin Kinsey | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:01:21 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ZZ Ward | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:51:11 | |
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 industry demands. She quickly became a buzzed-about artist, earning a major label deal and breaking into Billboard’s Top 40 with her debut release. Her sophomore album hit #1 on the Billboard Blues chart, highlighted by singles featuring GRAMMY-Award winners Fantastic Negrito and Gary Clark Jr. We talk about her new album, life as a mom, touring with Slash and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Andy Grammer | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:54:50 | |
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. Inspiring fans around the world, he has over 3B global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of over 4M followers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Joe Bonamassa | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:27:58 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| I interviewed legendary guitarist and hit producer Dann Huff | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:09:44 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| I interviewed the internet's leading guitar historian | 06 Aug 2024 | 01:03:12 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Brad Tursi talks Old Dominion, solo career and guitar playing | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:50:24 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Catie Offerman talks opening for George Strait and adopting dogs out of The Home Depot | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:15:41 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sheppard talks writing Geronimo, plans to conquer the US and early life in the band | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:56:37 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Cowboy to country star: Chancey Williams | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:01:37 | |
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Zac Childs | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:01:13 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Brad Paisley | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:39:14 | |
Brad Paisley needs no introduction. This was recorded live in Brad's home studio. Watch the video interview on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||