We’re barreling toward the end of 2022, and that means the gear of the year lists have started to hit the internet. Our friends at Reverb compiled a few lists of the best-selling guitars, amps, and effects, so we dug through those lists and pulled out some takeaways.

This week, Emily and Joan talk about the surprise new Acoustasonic release from Fender and ponder why there hasn’t been more promotion for it.

This week Emily’s joined by Michelle Sullivan, her childhood friend and tour manager of Lydia Loveless. The two talk about whether or not the various bands billed to play When We Were Young Fest in Vegas have “FANGS?!” and about all she’s learned about tour managing. 

Last week, Fender released their American Vintage II Series. Though neither of us has been able to get our hands on one, they take a look at the new lineup and see how it stacks up to its truly vintage counterparts.

This week, Emily and Joan talk about the new PRS line of pedals and other guitar, amp and pickup builders who’ve ventured into the world of guitar pedals.

When we asked for the worst advice you’ve ever heard, you all came through. We had enough submissions for two episodes! You don’t have to listen in order, but I highly recommend listening to both. 

We asked people about the bad advice they get as musicians and boy, you all did not disappoint! Here’s what we think about some of that “advice” we seem to get too often.

Emily recently met up with Steve from The Hold Steady during a run of shows in LA. They talked news in Memphis, the sounds of the ’80s, broken fingers, life-changing guitar tracks and more.

Joined by special guest, the amazing Hondo Felder, Emily and Joan take audience suggestions and talk about the cultiest parts in guitar culture. 

This week Emily took a camera and the Tascam Mixcast 4 to the Recovery Room Studio, aka where Recovery Effects does their thing.