Podcasts by The Tone Jerks Podcast

Episode 304: Machine Gun Kyle from 2023-12-10T20:41:21

I had to have used that title before... it's simply too good.

We reminisce about our childhoods, chat punk rigs, the maiden voyage of the IEM pedalboard, brands that jacks of all...

Episode 303: Give ’Err The Napoleon from 2023-12-01T00:00

We chat old school warfare, Black Friday Deals, Nutter Guitars, update on the DIY IEM rig, the ultimate mini pedal mini pedalboard, and we reflect on our year in gear for 2023.

Y...

Episode 302: ’Piss’ion Impossible from 2023-11-17T00:00

We chat the impossible IEM rig for a DIY punk band, Kyle's love for vintage Peavey's, smotho/covo, cappo, war on spiders, the ULTIMATE punk bass board, and some of our best tips to improve as a ...

Episode 301: MXR TIMMAY!!!! from 2023-11-10T00:00

We chat MXR minis, revisit the Line 6 HX Stomp vs the HX one, amp repairs, redoing it all from day one and more!!

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we fuckin get after it... we are out here, baby!!!

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Episode 298: We’re Back, Baby!! from 2023-10-20T00:00

Sorry, we missed a couple weeks!! Work, travel, gigs etc got in the way. Brian's fault... but we should blame Kyle. We got the next episode recorded we should be back on track for Friday release...

Episode 297: Drop the D from 2023-09-29T00:00

We chat fresh cuts, dinging mailboxes, spit shines, greasing up your wood, dropping D and helluva lot more!!

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Episode 295: Attitude Era- Kyle X from 2023-09-15T00:00

"Are you READY?!?"

We chat mini pedals, Taco Bell, rig rundowns, heavy pedals, the EVH tone, "One Piece" on Netflix, Shane "The Young Bull" Gillis on Netflix, papa roaches, graph...

Episode 294: Ford F-150 CRAPtor from 2023-09-11T01:43:02

Late again. We should be getting back on track for Friday releases. We'll keep you in the know.

We chat Starfeild, NieR: Automata, IEM for gigs, our favorite gigging/ recording a...

Episode 293: Case of The Mondays from 2023-09-04T18:26:48

Sorry for another Monday release day. We may be switching release days. Maybe release the main podcast on Tuesday and the Paytch on Friday? Brian's work schedule has changed our recording day ar...

Episode 292: Tech Decknicle Difficulties from 2023-08-27T21:57:53

Sorry it was late! Had some mishaps with saved files, syncing, and zoom lagging. There's some popping and clicking shit towards the beginning but I hope you can make it through. We should have i...

Episode 291: It’s MY Pleasure from 2023-08-18T18:24:09

We chat other hobbies we waste time on besides music, mini pedal mini pedalboards, our music guilty pleasures and more!!

We chat rotary...

Episode 288: Super Spec with Kevin Equitz and Coe Schneider from 2023-07-27T23:24:36

Kevin Equitz of Equitz Guitars and Coe Schneider from "Nite Tides" join us this week to...

Episode 287: HED Strong!!! from 2023-07-21T23:32:35

I'll suck you off...

We chat about the blade, video game tutorials, YouTube videos you can use, splitting your jeans, and  rigs from the 2010's!

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Episode 286: Kyle Gets MOODy V2 from 2023-07-13T21:50

We chat about Coppersound Pedals' new mini pedals, getting old, Kyle EDC, mk2 and new versions of pedals/ amps/ etc.

Check out CopperSound's new pedals!

Episode 284: Rain Delay from 2023-06-26T19:17:18

Sorry we were late. It's Kyle's fault.

We chat yo-yos, shitty haircuts, in-ear monitors, gimmick gear, lunchbox amps, and more!

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Episode 283: The Executive Cut from 2023-06-16T01:15:41

We chat chainsaws, colors that don't run, dad shoes, punching up songs, and using tap tempo & sync'd tempos in songwriting.

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Episode 281: The Sixty Nicer w/ Coe Schneider(NITE TIDES) from 2023-06-02T23:19:51

Friend of the show, Coe Schneider, joins us this week to catch up on what he's been up to his new band Nite Tides, Peavey amps, moonshine, Smash Mouth, colder openers and more!

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Episode 280: Cat Scratch Fever from 2023-05-26T00:00

Special Guest Ella the cat. 

We chat Kyle's new EDC, some Home Improvement, selling shit online, BOSS 20 series pedals, tape echos, and more!

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Episode 279: Mr. BLEW Sky from 2023-05-19T00:00

This week we chat Kyle's tip on how to save money, we chat Brian's wet n' wild fun filled Saturday, us boys talk that hawt NÜ Zelda(rawx btw),and we get into some CL/ FB/ eBay/ reverb gripes tha...

Episode 278; Down Wit Da THICCness from 2023-05-12T00:00

Did you ever think about that one??? got dayum!! 

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Episode 277: Did You Miss Us?!?!?! from 2023-05-04T21:59

We're back bay bay!!!

Sorry we missed last week but big ups to Matthew Fenselau, our sexual guru, for last week's "bonus" episode!

We chat about tips on how to sh...

Bonus Episode: Tone Jerks After Dark from 2023-04-28T00:00

Sorry we couldn't get together this week to record. Mainly Brian's fault. But friend of the show, Matthew Fenselau recorded an episode for us to release instead. Sounds just like a normal episod...

Episode 276: GAWD NAMM IT!!!! from 2023-04-17T19:52:43

We chat nuts, NÜ basses, and NAMM 2023!!

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Episode 275: BAEblade Chronicles from 2023-04-07T00:00

We chat trucks, waifus, Blink-182 gear, DIY guitar set up, twisted ass guitar pickup configurations, and more!

Cum with it now!!

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Episode 274: Chat ”Gee, Pee Tea!!” from 2023-03-30T23:56:34

And they're like "yum, thanks!" You ever think of that?!?

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Episode 273: Why So Gearious? from 2023-03-24T00:00

This week Kyle goes on an adventure, Brian levels up at work, the jerkers are jokers, and more!

You can help support the show on our Just Surprise Me" podcast joins us this week. We chat dumpin' em out, recording music, boring gear that is...

*L8 EPPY BONUS* The Second Button: S3E11 ”The Alternate Side” from 2023-03-10T00:00

Ok... we're gon' be late again. Sorry. But listen... this time it's Kyle's fault this time. He had a real SHITTY situation on his hands and we had to push back recording. We'll get into it on th...

Episode 271: Dome Alone from 2023-03-03T00:00

Kyle's by his lonesome, Brian can't count, and we chat original gear vs clone/ remake. 

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Episode 270: The Great White Shart from 2023-02-24T00:00

Kyle was sick but pulled through.

We chat first band jams, playing with crappy gear, kayaks, Sea World, and other shit! We out here.

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Episode 269: Miller Guy Life from 2023-02-17T00:00

And it's for guys. You know? Anyway...

We talk about sucking farts, crappy computers, first jams with bands, IRL gear vs in the DAW, pedal order, gear companies who like pizza, a...

Episode 268: PAL-entine’s Day from 2023-02-13T21:57

And you get to chill with your pals. Nawmsayin? Anyway... sorry that we're late.

This week we chat gaming, SM-7b alternatives, bringing songs from bedroom demos to full band song...

Late Eppy Bonus: ”Off The Rails” Episode 13- ”OJ The Goat” from 2023-02-10T00:33:19

We're gonna be late this week. Had some family issues. But here's an episode of "Off The Rails" that Brian produces with so cal comedian, Austin...

Episode 267: Can’t Teach an Old DAWG Nü Trix from 2023-02-03T00:00

Our boi, Colin Smith, joins us to chat wild basses, being cold blooded, more Skyrim talk, Zoomers vs Boomers, taking lessons, slap bass and more!

Check out Colin's band "Mr. Spec...

Episode 266: At Least It’s On Time from 2023-01-27T00:00

We were all over the map on this one.

We chat guns, Skyrim(what if it was Guy Rim and... never mind), stand up comedy, in-ear monitors, beer guitars and more!

You...

Episode 265: Sick and Twisted from 2023-01-23T19:38:17

Sorry we were late on this one. Brian got down with the sickness. But we made it!

We chat bout how Kyle Likes big pedals and he cannot lie, Brian's gig opening for Guttermouth, I...

Episode 264: It’s KETO!!! from 2023-01-13T03:30:31

This week chat spring(winter) cleaning, how Helix Native is sick, touring acts that don't have touring gear, being in ketosis, and a music/ band topic from our boy, Chase!!

You c...

Episode 263: Bass-ket Bawlz from 2023-01-06T00:00

This is a bass heavy episode. We chat New Year's, club backlines, band shirts, and more!

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Episode 262: Layin’ Some Pipe from 2022-12-30T00:00

We chat laying pipe, pedals that inspire you to write/ play, collaborating in song writing, switching instruments vs switching genres, and more!

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Episode 261: A Lil Catch Up and Mustard from 2022-12-23T00:10:07

Sorry we missed last week. Kyle was traveling and Brian was playing Switch.

We catch up a lot. We chat Idiotbox pedals, rank our basses, writing new music, and more!

Episode 260: Identity Crisis Rig from 2022-12-09T00:00

This we chat longhorns, the HX Native plug-in, signature gear and more!

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Episode 259: Guzzlin’ Glizzies from 2022-12-02T00:16:32

Johnny Two Gunz joins us this week! We chat guns, glizzies, guitars, gigs and games this week!

Check out Johnny's band Icepield!

Episode 258: Black Out Friday from 2022-11-25T00:00

Have we used that that title before?? If we have how about "Black Friday Raw".

This week we chat raccoons, gas grilling, history documentaries, Black Friday "deals", and more! Listen

Episode 257: That Really Chapmans My Ass from 2022-11-18T00:00

We chat new Chapman made in UK guitars, cookin' with cast iron, the new Apple AirPod Pro 2's, super computer pedals vs simple pedals, and more!

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Episode 256: Widow Maker? How Bout The SHIDow Maker?!? from 2022-11-11T00:03:20

You ever think about that?!?

Like you just sh*t all over yourself? Not that I’ve done it… I’m just askin…

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Episode 253: Choose Wisely from 2022-10-21T00:00

This week we chat expensive guitar repairs, the Return of Digitech, how misogynistic the guitar industry can be, writing new music, choosing your band members, and more!

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Episode 252: Sp00py Vibez from 2022-10-14T00:35:41

This week we chat comedians, horror movies, horror games, Halloween themed boards, and more.

"I'm THA JOKAH BABY!!"

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Episode 251: xTONExCOREx from 2022-10-07T00:00

This week we chat the new PRS pedals, Kyle’s dirty knobs, the Line 6 “tone core” series, some punk BMK and more

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Episode 248: Copy Cats and Tweakers from 2022-09-09T00:00

We chat isolated instrument tracks, Gibson in the UK news, burnt cds, hot guys, using presets, plug-ins vs analog, and more!!

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Episode 246: Kyle Got Catfished!? from 2022-08-26T00:00

Kyle got his catfishing license, Brian's learning how to play bass, the guys get picky about picks, and talk about how relic'd is too relic'd?

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Episode 245: The Fender Acquisition from 2022-08-19T00:00

Kyle's drippin' with so much sauce, Brian's got some studying to do for some bass gigs, the boys talk some Gibson v. Dean drama, and we chat some Fender owned brands that are crushing itintheir ...

*BONUS* Paytch 244: The Pedal Boys from 2022-08-16T00:00

Sorry that we were late last week. As an apology offering Kyle and I wanted to upload our latest Patreon episode. If you like what ya hear we got over 240 more of these NSFW eps on Listen

Episode 243: Ain’t Got No Home from 2022-08-05T00:00

This week Kyle's got a fucked up Ford truck, Brian gushes over Spider-Man, and the boys talk about smashing guitars. Yay? or Nay?

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Episode 240: Buzzed Lightyear from 2022-07-15T00:00

Been a while since we were both drunk. The time is now. We get silly. 

We chat the DMV, gear storage, plug-ins, reverbs, UAD pedals/ hardware, and more!

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Episode 239: The Name Game from 2022-07-08T00:00

This week we chat band names, learning how to mix music on YOUR monitors, whiskey & Fresca, and more!

Check out Will and Kyle's new song!

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Episode 237: Camo Chic from 2022-06-24T00:00

Kyle gets heated, Brian gets catty, and they chat more NAMM 2022, and some guitar paint schemes. 

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Episode 236: Making It Up from 2022-06-17T00:00

The bois are back baybay!!!

Kyle's been moving fuckin units, getting blown all over the road, did the NAMM thing, Brian's not siq anymore!

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Episode 235: Corona Boiz from 2022-06-10T00:00

Sorry we were off last week. Brian had covid and Kyle was traveling. 

Kyle's out this week. He's trucking it back to Texas.

Andrew Walsh from

Lollygagger Pedals, the Ez Drummer 3 upgrade, waifus in Super Smash Bros, and Kyle tees off on amp na...

Episode 232: Low Ballin’ It Up from 2022-05-13T23:28:23

This week we chat amp stands, loud ass amps, stomp box art, and more!

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Episode 231: Lower Back At It Again from 2022-05-06T00:00

We chat tube amps vs solid state, craigslist deals, Brian's new bass from Motander Guitars, setting up 30 year old guitars, "sleeper gear", and more...

Episode 230: Wow! What a Great Audience! from 2022-04-29T00:00

We chat Summer NAMM, procrastination, live gigs, punk bands, guitar hangers, and other shit.

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Episode 229: The Flaming Skullz from 2022-04-22T00:00

We chat plug-in deals, manscaping, tips for recording vocals, band artwork, talk some shit and more!

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Episode 227: Upgrayedd from 2022-04-08T00:00

We come to the end of the Brian vs. UAD vs. Zoom saga! We chat guitar hangers, Big Ear Pedals, Nintendo Switch, and more!

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Episode 226: Tell Me More, Tell Me More w/ Justin Newton(The Tone Control) from 2022-04-01T00:00

Justin Newton from The Tone Control Podcast joins us this week!

We chat recording tips, mixing tips, VR gaming, and more.

Episode 225: Fake It Til You Make It from 2022-03-25T00:00

We chat secret switches on guitars, loud ass bass players, free plug-ins, fake Fenders, and more!

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Episode 223: Drop Dead Fret from 2022-03-11T00:00

We chat refrets, cover songs, BIG AMPS vs small amps, mini pedals and more. 

Pics of our boards!

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Episode 222: The PAWG ’Cast from 2022-03-04T00:00

I was gonna name the episode TWOsday or something. Like remember a couple weeks ago when it was Tuesday on 2.22.22... yea. Anyway... this title was way better. 

The week we chat ...

Episode 221: Zoomin’ and Fumin’ from 2022-02-25T13:35:52

A lil late. Had some more technical difficulties with audio and video this week. Mostly Brian's fault but probably Kyle had some part in it.

We get some car talk in, chat some co...

Episode 220: Oops! All Riffs from 2022-02-18T00:00

This week we chat mouse traps, antiquing, Mario 64, "The Phase Control Sound Modulator" from Electromot...

Episode 219: Light In The Lashes from 2022-02-11T15:17:35

Sorry about being a little late.

This week we chat shitty haircuts, copycats, moar about the Berto Bass from Justin Motander Jones, ...

Episode 218: Beggars CAN Be Choosers! from 2022-02-04T00:00

We chat cats, N64, Mom & Pop Shops, bathroom remodels, some custom guitars and basses from Justin Motander Jones and

Episode 216: Anyway, Here’s Carpet Wall... from 2022-01-21T00:00

We chat guitar hangers, pedal shelves, photography, weeb shit, and we chat about having a producer help with your recording... the features and benefits. Nawmsayin?? 

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Episode 215: Home On The Rangemaster from 2022-01-13T22:10

We chat Kyle's thrift store finds, hand injuries, troubleshooting, and we chat smaller boutique brands from San Diego, CA and Texas. 

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Episode 214: Slap, Crackle, Pop! from 2022-01-09T00:00

We're back with video! Still got some behind the scenes shit to work out as we get used to the software but so far so good!!

This week we chat cold showers, broken glasses, live ...

Episode 213: Setting Right The SLAMbiance from 2021-12-31T00:00

YEAR OF THE JERK!!

We catch up on Xmas, running errands for Gower Sr., white elephants, our 2022 plans and more!

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Episode 211: PowerSTROKE‘s The Word from 2021-12-17T00:00

Kyle gets trucked up, Brian gets canceled on the radio, and the boys chat about acoustic guitars & learn a thing or 3. 

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Episode 209: Jerk Surprise Me ft. Joe O‘Rourke from 2021-12-03T00:00

Kyle's out sick this week!

Joseph from "Just Surprise Me", Listen

Episode207: The Young Borgar King from 2021-11-19T00:00

We chat Ikea furniture, cat update, The Young Bull Shane Gillis, and we each take on listening to each others daily playlist.

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Episode 205: Love It or Leave It from 2021-11-05T00:00

We chat Legos, Haunted Houses, dialing in your tone, when to discard song ideas and more

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Episode 202: The Great Wide Opener from 2021-10-15T00:00

This we chat more of Kyle's home improvements, they chat practicing your singing, shitty haircuts,  favorite opening bands, and more

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Episode 201: Hole-y Schnikes! from 2021-10-08T00:00

We chat up after like 1 month off. With Kyle's move, traveling, packing etc... we finally get back at it. We talk some shit and talk some ruffage 'n more.

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Episode 200: Waddup!? Wadupp!? from 2021-10-01T00:00

200 episodes... holy shit!!!

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Episode 199: No Jerk For You!!! from 2021-09-24T00:00

Kyle's out this week but he's on the paytch. 

Andrew Walsh from Andrew's Alcove joins me this week to chat, moving, selling...

Episode 198: Criminally Underrated w/ Will Lehew(JSM) from 2021-09-17T00:00

Kyle's out this week. Will from "Just Surprise Me" joins Brian this week to talk some shit.

We c...

Episode 197: ”Crowd Work”? How About ”Crowd Jerk”? from 2021-09-10T00:00

I'm just saying how about it?

Anyway, this episode is a bit shorter but it's still a goodie!!!

Johnny Two Gunz joins Brian to chat his recent musical theatre gigs...

Episode 196: Long Cut from 2021-09-03T00:00

This one ran a bit long.

We talked Sweetwater candy, mini pedals, shitty movies, audio books, and more!

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Episode 194: EZ Like Sundae Mourning from 2021-08-21T22:56:01

Sorry we're late this week. It was totally Kyle's fault this time. Not mine. Ok?!?

-Brian

We chat fishing, jam songs, catching fads, and more.

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Episode 193: Take A Couple Shots from 2021-08-13T00:00

You'll have more fun, fuck it.

We chat haircuts, cheating at games, playing pool party gigs, recording DIY, and our favorite type of Strats.

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Episode 192: Sonic The Edge Hog from 2021-08-06T00:00

Did you ever think of that one?

This week we talk about Kyle's eBay wins, his guitar store losses, Brian talks about audio editing, a killer cheap IR Loader from Sonic Cake, they...

Episode 191: Dat's Phun Knee from 2021-07-30T00:00

Kyle talks about braving the elements, Brian chats about the new studio tour series he's starting on the TTJ YouTube channel, they argue about comedy, and more. 

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Episode 190: Get Some HĒD from 2021-07-22T20:09

We chat Kyle's property woes, stray cat stray cat struts, Brian's gig with Hardly Human and Listen

Episode 188:The Bone Jerks from 2021-07-09T00:00

Kyle's back this week. We chat cow tipping, shit kickers, camera microphones, the benefits of modding cheaper guitars vs buying more expensive guitars, non-conventional musicians in punk bands a...

Episode 187: Castin' in Vans with Jerks from 2021-07-02T00:00

Kyle sits this week out but he's on the Paytch and will be back next week.

Brian recorded this week's episode with Aaron Recine to chat minimalist lifestyle, starting something n...

Episode 186: Ice Ice, Baby!! from 2021-06-25T00:00

New release day!! Fresh Friday's up in this bitch!

We catch up with Kyle and his new guitar day, Brian's borrowed a bass for a gig, we chat gettin our drank on, and more!!!

Not Quite Episode 186... THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT from 2021-06-22T00:00

WE ARE MOVING TO FRIDAY RELEASE DAYS!!!

EPISODE 186 WLL DROP THIS FRIDAY!

Just to give y'all something for Tuesday, here's a clip from our Patreon episode. Check out the f...

Episode 185: Double Decker Bus? What About an Upper Decker Bus? w/ Wil Lopez(Fairplay/The Naked I) from 2021-06-15T00:00

Kyle sits this week out but he'll be back next week.

My buddy, Wil Lopez, joins me this week to chat our "signature sounds"...

Episode 184: Workin' On Our Night 'Cast from 2021-06-08T00:00

We chat about Kyle's new gear day, Brian chats his new demos videos, upcoming gigs, we chat if  presets are like cheat codes, and more!

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BONUS Episode: PunchCard from 2021-06-04T00:00

Here's a quick impromptu bonus episode I recorded with San Diego punk band, PunchCard, in the "green room" at our last...

Episode 183: Tone Is In The Everything from 2021-06-01T00:00

Kyle talks about running expensive pedals through cheap amps, boat life, running into deer and more. Brian talks about his show with Just In Case and Listen

Episode 182: Take Off Your Pants and Jerk It from 2021-05-25T00:00

Alternative title could've been jerk-182 with a lowercase "J".

Alex from Coppersound Pedals joins us, along with his buddy Neil, for a...

Episode 181: Texas State of Mind from 2021-05-16T22:34

This we chat about ditching the salt life for the fresh life, sick ass camera gear, taking advice from your friends vs. strangers on the internet, pretzels, and more!!!

Episode 179: TEE TEE JAY with Eric Merrow from ELM Effects from 2021-05-04T00:00

Eric Merrow from YouTube, ELM Effects, Listen

Episode 178: The Lone Control w/ Derek from The Tone Control from 2021-04-27T00:00

Derek from "The Tone Control Podcast" and "

You can help support the show on our from 2021-03-30T00:00

We back, baby!!

We chat Kyle's new wheels, tracking vocals for the new PWP album, Brian's studio upgrade project, Listen

Episode 172: Two Weeks' Notice from 2021-03-16T00:00

This week Brian and Kyle chat about falling for Youtube ads, how the livestream show went, feel vs sound in guitars, projects they want to work on, and more!

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Episode 171: This 'Cast is a Tribute from 2021-03-09T00:00

We chat how Kyle stays so fly, customer service woes, disappointing gear, pro vs amateur gear, taking artistic criticism, and more. 

Check out Brian on from 2021-03-02T00:00

We chat about Kyle's green thumb, more Marvel movies, playing quieter in a band setting, wrist pain, photography, songs that get you in the mood, and fender wear!

Bonus Episode: Sean Wright of Lollygagger FX from 2021-02-24T15:33

Sean Wright from LOLLYGAGGER FX joins Brian for a bonus episode. 

They chat GAS, grilling, staying inspired, beer, and more!

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Episode 169: This What It's Like When World's Collide!! ft. "Just In Case" from 2021-02-23T00:00

Brian and Adam from Just In Case join us this week!!

We finally get a conclusion to the Line 6 vs. B-Gow debacle. We also talk about learning the...

Episode 168: Video Killed The Podcast Star from 2021-02-16T00:00

We try video for the first time! Check it out YouTube if you rather watch than listen. 

This week we chat VHS tapes, procrastinating on practices, tips for kicking out band membe...

Episode 167: Too Much Stuff! Not Enough Space from 2021-02-09T00:00

We chat this week about Marvel movies, videography/ photography shit, Like My Pedals, Line 6 still sucks dick, and "how much is too much?".

Episode 163: The Episode The Music Died from 2021-01-11T23:00

I just wanted to try an episode without any intro/ outdo music.

Like it? Hate it? Let us know.

This week we chat retro games, ring mods, what sparks creativity, what we mi...

Episode 162: New Year, Same Jerks from 2021-01-04T22:33:33

We catch up from Xmas, chat about fly rigs, toilets, utility pedals, 'zza, and more!!

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Episode 161: Santa Bay BEE! from 2020-12-28T23:00

We're on time this week!

We chat Mac vs. PC, Line 6 vs. Fractal, Xmas wishlists, some 2020 wrap ups, and more!

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Episode 159: I'll Eat My Hat! from 2020-12-14T23:00

We chat computer upgrades, tracking vocals, losing your shit, Epiphone vs Gibson, gas station foods and more!

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Episode 157: No Kyle's Allowed from 2020-11-30T23:00

Kyle's not here this week. Johnny Rey fills in and we chat binging TV shows, camping, Xmas inspired pedalboards, recording in a studio vs...

Episode 156: I'd Buy That For a Dollar! ...plus 999 more from 2020-11-23T23:00

We chat bad backs, haircuts, spending too much $$ on gear, Fender vs Gibson, and more

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Episode 155: Kinda Cheesy from 2020-11-16T23:00

This week we chat about taking time off, more shit breaking, giving up playing music, gear. we've never played before, cheeses, and more!

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Episode 154: CHRIST-mas in November from 2020-11-09T23:00

Doug Christ from Thirty7FX joins us this week to chat knives, new amps, faulty gear, movie guitars, pickups and more!

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Episode 153: Chip Off The Old Block from 2020-11-02T23:00

Brian's dad joins us this week! We ramble about gophers, shitty neighbors, crappy guitar picks, music genres, some pedals from Bardic Audio Devices Listen

Episode 152: Firing On All Cylinders from 2020-10-27T00:00

We chat upgrades to the Jerk Lounge, some borrowed pedals from Lollygagger FX and Will at

BONUS: Aaron Recine's #VANLIFE from 2020-10-16T00:00

We're back with another bonus episode. I'm trying to make these a thing every month or so. Just a guest and I in riff city.

This episode I'm joined by Aaron Recine. We catch up, ...

Episode 150: Living on The Edge from 2020-10-13T00:00

Johnny Two Gunz stopped by and we talk turkey burgers, home gym work outs, giving up music, projects we want to accomplish in 2020, and more.

Coppersound Pedals join us this week!

They chat about their newest pedal Listen

Episode 147: The Return of The Kyle Files from 2020-09-22T00:00

We chat bass projects, selling gear on Craigslist, reverb pedals, drive thru, YouTube ads and more!

You can help support the show on our from 2020-09-15T00:00

This week Kyle and Brian chat weight benches, audio mixing tips, selling / giving away clutter, rigs we'd like to own in the 90's, our favorite guitar shapes and more!

Episode 145: Cha-Cha Slide Guitar from 2020-09-08T00:00

This episode we chat about buying gear that you already own, wireless earbuds, 2 tier boards, slides, capos, E-bows and more!

You can help support the show on our from 2020-08-28T00:00

Back with another Friday Bonus Episode. Been a minute since the last one but even though I'm back to work I still wanted to keep these going. Less of an interview and more of a conversation with...

Episode 143: BASSisode w/ Coe and Johnny Two Gunz from 2020-08-25T00:00

This week we're joined by Coe Schneider(Flippin' Flippers Podcast) and Johnny Two Gunz( Listen

Episode 141: All I Wanna Do is Zoom-a-Zoom-Zoom-Zoom&Boom-Boom from 2020-08-11T00:00

We talk about how Kyle lost his fingers, benefits of coated guitar strings, old video games, rigs of a generation, and more!

You can help support the show on our from 2020-08-04T00:00

Jared Brandon from Brandon Wound Pickups and The Guitar Knobs Podcast joins us this week to answer a bu...

Episode 139: Topic Thunder from 2020-07-28T00:00

This week we answers a slew of questions and tackle topics from the FB group!

You can help support the show on our PATREON for ...

Episode 138: Righty Tighty, Lefty Tighty from 2020-07-21T00:00

Eric Merrow from YouTube joins us to chat left handed guitars, barefoot buttons, crappy live stream shows, our recording experiences over the years and more.

Check out Listen

Episode 136: Fireworks? What about FireJERKS? Nawmsayin from 2020-07-07T00:00

We chat using amp simulators with FRFR cabs vs amps, album artwork, drive pedals with clean blend knobs, getting back into playing shape after 3 months off, 4th of July themed boards, and more! ...

Episode 135: B-E-E Aggressive!! from 2020-06-30T00:00

We chat movie soundtracks, acoustic songs, retro games, the lounge gets compromised, and we get ready to fuckin' PARTY!!

You can help support the show on our Check out our guitar build HERE!

Episode 133: The Squirrel ParaNorman Series from 2020-06-16T00:00

We chat Kyle's newly finished cabronita, guitar upgrades, uses for USB MIDI controllers, burritos, pickup configurations and more!

You can help support the show on our  from 2020-06-09T00:00

We chat coffee, roaches, impulse responses, whacky pedals/ effects, amps with built in effects and more.

You can help support the show on our 

Episode 130: Guys We Trucked from 2020-05-26T00:00

Johnny Two Gunz joins us this week to catch up, to talks trucks, straps, video games, and buying physical music in 2020. 

You can help support the show on our  from 2020-05-22T00:00

Coe from The Flippin' Flippers Podcast joins Brian this week to chat about when and I we listen to music vs. podcasts, instrumental mu...

Episode 129: Pullin' and Whackin' it from 2020-05-19T00:00

We chat pulling weeds, spreading seeds, selling gear, glossy necks, loving and hating brands, dream studio rigs and more!

You can help support the show on our The Effects Loop Podcast!

He chats up a lot on acoustical engineering, sound diffu...

Episode 128: Lyin' and Strymon from 2020-05-12T00:00

This week we chat Nintendo baby games, delay pedals, Kyle gets greased up, we talk boring but useful pedals, and we yin and yang it!

You can help support the show on our  Listen

BONUS: Andrew Rinard from Get Offset and Foxchiro from 2020-05-08T00:00

This week Brian is joined by Andrew from the Get Offset Podcast and FoxChiRho pedal toppers.

Episode 127: Question and Answer Round from 2020-05-05T00:00

Kyle kisses the sky, Brian cams it up, and the jerks answer listener questions and topics from IG and our FB group.

CHECK OUT "THE RANCHITA...

BONUS: Eric Merrow of YouTube and Instagram from 2020-05-01T00:00

This week Eric Merrow from YouTube and IG joins Brian to chat YouTube demos, getting into videography, punk rock, taking cues for inspiration vs. blatantly ripping off, and more!

Episode 126: Jerk in the Box from 2020-04-28T00:00

This episode we talk 80's guitar tones, the ease of selling gear online, we chat getting in your own head when recording, if we had signature pedals, and taking the human element out of recordin...

BONUS: Doug Christ from "Thirty 7 FX" from 2020-04-24T00:00

This week Brian chats with friend of the show, Doug Christ. We chat about how Doug got into building pedals, what causes us to move along gear, our favorite bands, how we discover new music/ ban...

Episode 125: Rats Off To Ya!! from 2020-04-21T00:00

We chat studio upgrades, guitar hangers, trading pedals, hat tricks, and our west vs east rigs. 

You can help support the show on our Gunstreet Wiring Shop joins Brian for this week's bonus episode! They chat about bass pickups, what the fuck coil spilt/ coil cut is for h...

Episode 124: How The Jerks Got Their Toanz Back from 2020-04-14T00:00

We chat more about our recording projects and song writing that we've working during the quarantine. Doing our best to stay productive and creative. We chat different guitar tunings, why we've b...

BONUS: Are Jay from "TeleTalks!" and "Just Surprise Me" from 2020-04-10T00:00

Another BONUS peppy for ya!

This time I am joined by Are Jay from YouTube channel TeleTalks and the Listen

Episode 123: Easy as 1 2 3 from 2020-04-07T00:00

Yup... lobbed that title in.

We talk about VST plug ins, amp sims, boutique offset guitars, hollow body guitars and more.

Haven’t had a drunkcast in a while... en...

BONUS: Derek from "The Tone Control" Podcast from 2020-04-02T00:00

I'm trying out some bonus episodes with guests. More laid back than the normal TTJ episodes. Just shoot the shit and have some fun.

This episode I'm joined by Derek Heidemann fro...

Episode 122: Kyle's Addiction from 2020-03-31T00:00

We chat a multitude of projects involving Gunstreet Wiring Shop and Sonic Pickups, Brian's spot on Lollygagger Canaglia Demo, they chat what do to pass the time when your at home ...

Episode 120: It's Sh*t Innit? from 2020-03-17T00:00

We dem boiz!!!

Kyle's seeing double, Brian's selling everything that's not bolted down, we chat pick guards, art on cabinets, and we make shitty jokes. Good times! 

You ca...

Episode 119: We Out Hee, Bay Bee!! from 2020-03-09T21:10:39

Back to a classic 'cast! Brian and Kyle catch up after a couple weeks. We chat back problems, Vegas, Brian wants to go full digital, guitars made out of out non-conventional materials, bass/ gui...

Episode 118: Stop! Drop! Shut 'Em Down! with "Infinite Signal" from 2020-03-02T23:00

This Episode is brought to you by Gator and their new Podcast/ Broadcast Frameworks line. Check em out!

Kelly and Eli Kent from " Listen

Episode 117: A Howling Good Time with Echopark Guitars from 2020-02-24T23:00

This Episode is brought to you by Gator and their new Podcast/ Broadcast Frameworks line. Check em out!

If you're interested, you ca...

Episode 116: An episode for You! You? You!! from 2020-02-17T20:56:17

The title is a tribute to the new μ’s... fuckin slaps btw

This Episode is brought to you by Gator and their new Podcast/ Broadcast Frameworks lin...

Episode 115: Keepin' It Loosey Goosey from 2020-02-10T23:00

This Episode is brought to you by Gator and their new Podcast/ Broadcast Frameworks line. Check em out!

We catch up and try to get b...

Episode 114: The Tone JOKERS from 2020-02-03T23:00

I'm da Jokah, baby!!

Brian was siiiiiick AF, saw Hardly Human live and got to try those Earos earplugs, Kyle is making' moves on his MIM Tele overh...

Episode 113: The LATEst&Greatest from 2020-01-29T19:49:58

Sorry for being a couple days behind... I felt like absolute shit. Like... damn. I didn't die. Here's the episode.

Anyway, this episode Kyle talks about stripping the paint and r...

Episode 112: TTJ "Live" from The Gator Booth at NAMM 2020 from 2020-01-20T23:00

A very special episode... we recorded this one at NAMM at The Gator booth. They're debuting their new Frameworks podcast mic stands. ...

NAMM Recap Day 4 with bonus spot from "Pedals&Chill" from 2020-01-20T20:42:30

We recorded a roadie episodey BUT the audio was fucked so we rerecorded.

Also most of my floor podcast segments had fucked up audio but I could salvage the one I did with John B...

NAMM 2020 Recap Day 3 from 2020-01-20T13:02:29

Johnny Two Gunz and Brian Rash-Ziegler join us to Recap Day 3!

We had some pancakes at the Flippin' Flippers pancake benefit breakfast for Mike TrombleyGunstreet Wiring Shop join us for recap of our day 2!!

We got our Darkglass Electronics on(spoil...

NAMM 2020 Recap Day 1 from 2020-01-17T08:44:05

Johnny Two Gunz joins us for Recap of Day 1 at NAMM!

We chat the new podcast line from Gator, Rivolta/ Novo Guitars, the new Rhett Shull signature pedal from Mythos Pedals, new p...

Episode 111: Tandem Toanz with Hardly Human! from 2020-01-13T23:00

This week are joined by Steve and Adam from Hardly Human!

We chat their new EP. Check it out

Check out the demo video Listen

Episode 109: Smell Ya Later, 2019! from 2019-12-30T23:00

Joseph from "Like My Pedals" and the "Just Surprise Me" podcast joins us for the last podcast of 2019!

We chat upgrades to Ky...

Episode 108: XXXmas BAY BAY!!! from 2019-12-23T23:00

Join us for The Tone Jerks corporate Christmas Party!!

We catch up on Modern Love, some Two Gunz music from <...

Episode 107: That 70's Rig from 2019-12-16T23:00

We chat sick ass new pickups from Sonic Pickups, some more Black Friday purchases, some Pedal Genie, some 70's inspire...

Episode 106: 'Cast-leisure Wear from 2019-12-09T23:00

This episode we chat about some things we bought for Black Friday, playing bass with fingers vs. with a pick, brand loyal rigs, how our tastes have changed over the years, camo wear, computer se...

Episode 105: Video Killed The Podcast Star from 2019-12-02T23:00

Kyle gets mushroom stomped, Brian gets a dealio on a spankin' used pedal, the boiz talk about working on video content, best practices for band practices, anniversary concerts, and more! 

BONUS EPPY: Hook, Line, and Sinker!! from 2019-11-28T23:00

Special Black Friday Episode!

Alex from Coppersound Pedals joins us to chat a lil about what they're dropping for Black Friday 2019 and we get into a topic about buying used and ...

Episode 104: Don't Icarus Out from 2019-11-25T23:00

Johnny Wator of Daredevil Pedals and The Evictions joins us to chat the benefits and disadvantages of si...

Episode 103: Too Hot to Handle from 2019-11-18T23:00

The Jerks catch up about Kyle's vacation, Brian spends money that he shouldn't have, they chat their favorite type of shows to see, and get in some Marshall BMK.

You can help sup...

Episode 102: Master Beatin' It from 2019-11-11T23:00

We crack open some Natty Lights with Will Lehew from The Just Surprise Me Podcast!

We talk about copyrigh...

Episode 101: Them's The Brakes from 2019-11-04T23:00

We chat car troubles, Mexican food, drive pedals, video recording, Modern Warfare, playing live amps vs Kempers, and more.

You can help support the show on our  from 2019-10-29T00:00

Episode 100! One hundee, baby!!

Coe from the Flipppin' Flippers Podcast and Johnny Two Gunz join us to party down! We catch up ...

Episode 99: What About Episode 99 Minus 30? Nawmsayin? from 2019-10-22T00:00

We chat El Caminos, practice routines, buying/ selling complete rigs, cracked guitar bodies, and more!

You can help support the show on our Andrew's Alcove Guitar Repair joins us to chat guitar repair and set-ups, how to get started, having the lat...

Episode 97: Custom-Made Custom-Paid, or Just Custom-Fitted? from 2019-10-08T00:00

ROLL OUT!!!

Coe Schneider from The Flippin Flippers Podcast joins us to chat The LA Stompbox Exhibit, being siiiiiiii...

Episode 96: All The Smalls Things from 2019-10-01T00:00

We chat crappy customer service, single coil vs humbucker pickups, brand loyal boards, and more.

You can help support the show on our Coppersound Pedals joins us to catch up on things, chat giving away things on Craigslist, albums in a box, and buying direct vs from a stor...

Episode 93: A Questionable Episode from 2019-09-10T00:00

Kyle updates us on the Partseora project, Brian talks about protecting your gear at a gig, and we both answer submitted questions from Instagram and our Facebook group.

You can h...

Episode 92: The Kwik-E-Jerk from 2019-09-03T00:00

More of a normal sized episode with a couple quick topics. Still hawt though.

We chat tech, crappy pedals, crappy TV, some Authentic BMK, and more!

You can help s...

Episode 91: A Komplete Kyle-amity!! Part 2 from 2019-08-30T00:00

Part Dos!

We do a bit of a guitar rundown. Give ya the deets and stories behind some of our most notable guitars. 

You can help support the show on our 

Episode 90: Ghost in the Rainbow Machine from 2019-08-20T00:00

Kyle's back!!! We chat new pedals from Way Huge, CopperSound, and Walrus! 

We chat RGB computer components, we taste the rainbow, and get our BMK on!

You can help...

Episode 89: All Folk'd Up from 2019-08-13T00:00

BJ Jezbera joins Brian this week to chat being a gigging/ working musician, impulse responses with acoustic guitars, effect pedals...

Episode 88: The Wrist Jerk from 2019-08-06T00:00

We chat Reason for a DAW, chatting up with your Sweetwater Rep, CDs vs digital music, guilty pleasure songs, and some Bass BMK.

We also chat from 2019-07-30T00:00

Turning up the HEAT, baby!!!

Episode 86: Get It Together!!! from 2019-07-23T00:00

This episode is all over the place. We cut in segments, recorded it over a couple days... yup.

We talk Impulse Responses(IR's), microtransactions, different recording DAWs, budge...

Episode 85: Did It All For The Dookie from 2019-07-16T00:00

Brian gave the Two Notes Torpedo CAB M a go live, Kyle got some Dookie, we recorded some new tracks for Plane Without a Pilot, we talk about our favorite sounding albums, and we get nerdy about ...

Episode 84: Zither My Hurdy Gurdy from 2019-07-09T00:00

Johnny Rey joins us this episode! We chat tube vs solid state vs digital bass amps, shitty trades, plastic pedals, our SNAMM predictions, and stupid movies that we love.

You can ...

Episode 83: IT'S A STRAP!!! from 2019-07-02T00:00

We talk pedal rehouses, spoiled surprises, bass upgrades, brand association, shitty guitar straps, and more.

You can help support the show on our  from 2019-06-25T00:00

We talk new phones, tap tempos on pedals, lost packages, mini pedals, travel plans, and Brian has a really confusing game... enjoy!

You can help support the show on our Coppersound Pedals, we talk breaking Sinasoid cables, pedals with effects loops, analog synths, pedal enclosures an...

Episode 77: Double Dutch from 2019-05-21T00:00

We talk crappy shows we've played, our favorite cover songs, sound checks and more.

You can help support the show on our PATREON Listen

Episode 76: Catch The Tolley to Toan Town! from 2019-05-14T00:00

Sean Tolley from Clarity Recordings joins us this week to talk about starting a recording studio, his past bands, and more.

Brian also brag...

Patreon Teaser: "The Brian Files" from 2019-05-11T18:51:21

Here's a teaser that we turned into a commercial! Enjoy this clip from this past week's PATREON feed. Brian rips off Kyle's bit with "The Brian...

Episode 75: Is The Album Dead? from 2019-05-07T00:00

We talk beds, volume pedals from Shnobletone, album art, and we answer the question from Dan of Ca...

Episode 74: The Bear Necessities from 2019-04-30T00:00

Johnny Two Gunz is back in the house. We catch up with him and chat some of his recent studio work, Modern Love's show wi...

Episode 73: Super Size Me Rig from 2019-04-23T00:00

Kyle's talkin teles, trems, and toanz. Brian's been gigging some bass and selling some old rack gear.

We talk dropped/ alternate tunings and gear that sounds great but it isn't t...

Episode 72: L8 Nite Boiz from 2019-04-16T00:00

Kyle built a new pedal, Brian got some new harnesses from Gunstreet Wiring Shop, we talk clones vs the original, and some viral guitar BMKs. 

Episode 71: How 'Bout Some Q&A... aye? from 2019-04-09T00:00

Kyle got a new pedal from Deep Space Devices and he goes back to his roots. Brian gets weird with some EQD pedals and back pedals on...

*BONUS* The Tone Control #134: "What's a Podcast? I'm 8" from 2019-04-08T09:28:58

BONUS EPISODE DAY!!!! whoo!

Kyle and Brian were guests on one of our favorite gear podcasts, "The Tone Control". 

We talk some ge...

Episode 70: The Fendertainer from 2019-04-02T00:00

Kyle picked up some new pedals, we talk about stage volume and monitoring, Brian shot out some killer preamp pedals, we talk pedal/ effect names, and essential gear missing from brands.

 ...

*BONUS* Jerkin' and Foolin' Around from 2019-04-01T00:00

This is legit dumb. 

You can help support the show on our Patreon for as little as $1 a month! Double down to bump it to $2 a m...

Episode 69.5.0 : The Final Jerkdown from 2019-03-29T00:00

The end... we made it. The last mini episode of "Weak Ass Topic Week". We talk about our favorite ways of listening to music. 

You can help support the show on our Patreon f...

Episode 69 The Third: Weak Ass Topic Week from 2019-03-27T00:00

Back at it with some non-gear related topics. We do a quick BMK with pizza. Things get heated.

You can help support the show on our  Listen

Episode 69 II : Attack of The Tones from 2019-03-26T00:00

We're back with another Weak Ass Topic Week! We talk about our favorite holidays, seasons, and Halloween candies!

You can help support the show on our The Tone Control Podcast

We talk cars, sci-fi, shipping gear, recording studio ...

Episode 67: The Review Revue from 2019-03-12T00:00

Kyle talks about his new cabinet... not that kind, we talk expression pedals, double pedals, product reviews, and other stuff. 

You can help support the show on our  Listen

Episode 64: Gettin' Whiskey Frisky from 2019-02-18T23:00

Kyle's getting into tap dancing, Brian's selling more gear, we chat Reverb return policies, dual function pedals, our favorite tones from albums, and some BMK.

You can help suppo...

Episode 63: Jerk of All Trades from 2019-02-11T23:00

This week Kyle's modding more pedals, we talk about our "White Whale" of gear, and when some brands try to venture in different avenues in the gear market. We talk more of the hitters and the sh...

Episode 62: Chill Owt (redux) from 2019-02-04T23:00

I remixed this episode so the on air bass playing isn't as loud. Buuuut you may want to turn down your volume during that segment.

This week we chat cold weather, great customers...

Episode 61: Pop Fly Into The End Zone from 2019-01-28T23:00

A shorter one this week since we were so NAMM heavy last week. Kyle's calling from Minnesota again, Brian played some crazy pedals, Kyle been trying out mods with crazy LEDs, we talk Sports ball...

NAMM 2019 Day #4 Recap: The Roadie Episodie from 2019-01-27T16:59:31

Final NAMM day recap episode with Johnny Two Gunz on the car ride home. Sorry in advanced for the noise. 

We stopped by the Boss booth and got to try the GT-1000, we saw Rainger ...

NAMM 2019 Day #3 Recap with Gunstreet Wiring Shop from 2019-01-26T19:44:50

Johnny Two Gunz, Brian Rash-Zeigler, and Sean Arbow from Gunstreet Wiring Shop join us for a recap of our 3rd day at NAMM 2019.

We talked ab...

NAMM 2019 Day #2 Recap with Coppersound Pedals from 2019-01-26T00:32:02

We hung out with Coppersound Pedals to have a couple drinks and recap our 2nd day at NAMM. Working a booth, gear we saw, and we tackle what we think ...

NAMM 2019 Day #1 with Johnny Two Gunz from 2019-01-24T22:04:06

Brian and Johnny Rey saw some new pedals from Daredevil Pedals, Coppersound Pedals killer new Loma Prieta, some new Ampeg amps, Tsunami Cables new bass preamp, some Jennings guitars, Nutter guit...

Episode 60: All. Damn. Day. from 2019-01-21T23:00

We talk the used gear Kyle saw in Minnesota, Craigslist deals gone whack, compressor pedals, binge-worthy bands, and when a guitar mod job is too far gone.

You can help support t...

Episode 59: Phoning It In from 2019-01-14T23:00

Kyle is freezing his ass off in Minnesota, Brian Lollygagged around, we chat tour foods, Winter NAMM predictions, and things we are excited to see this year.

You can help support...

Episode 58: Making Rashinal Decisions from 2019-01-07T23:00

Brian Rash-Zeigler "Rashinal" joins us to chat reverb pedals, cheap beer, MIDI, balancing music & life, best/ worst recording ...

Episode 57: A Year in Retrograde from 2018-12-31T23:00

We talk about Brian's new amp day and Kyle's juicy toanz. We also take a look back at 2018 at the hits and shits of the year. Lastly we look forward to what's in store for 2019!

...

Episode 56: Have Yourself a Very Jerky Christmas from 2018-12-24T23:00

Johnny Two Gunz, Eric Lucero, and Tim Powers from MODERN LOVE join us for a Tone Jerks Christmas episode! Alex from Gunstreet Wiring Shop harnesses, amplifier finishes, songwriting, and we tackle listener questions from our FB group ...

Episode 54: The Guitariest Guitars from 2018-12-10T23:00

We chat some more Black Friday come ups, huuuuuuge pedals, knob fiddlin', string gauges, and we talk the guitariest guitars... wtf does that mean? Tune in and find out!!

You can ...

Episode 53: It's Complicated from 2018-12-03T23:00

Kyle's building a new parts guitar, they talk some of their Black Friday purchases, what's a good age for kids start playing guitar, nitpicking your band members, and complicated vs. simple peda...

Episode 52: Making Me Feel Stupid from 2018-11-26T23:00

Johnny Two Gunz and Eric Lucero from MODERN LOVE join us for a Tone Jerks quiz! It's a geeky episode that's both stupid ANNNNND informative! 

Episode 51: Bear It All from 2018-11-19T23:00

Kyle's back in the 3D printing game, Brian is getting into the stereo rig game, we talk gear "leaks", and our favorite TV and movie soundtracks. We also get into how unadventurous we both are. Listen

Episode 50: Gettin' Down and Dirty from 2018-11-12T23:00

Kyle went up to LA and saw the Stompbox Exhibit and saw some cool vintage guitars, we talk internet trolls, effects that we'd want most on a guitar, and we play some pedals on the episode.

Episode 49: Worth The Watch from 2018-11-05T23:00

We're keeping it short but sweet this week! We talk some new Like My Pedals, some cool shit from Coppersound Pedals, guitars we'd choose for session work, double necks, we stumble over acoustic ...

Episode 48: The Return of The ProdiKYLE Son from 2018-10-30T00:00

Kyle is back from his holiday! He tells us his stories from the PNW, Brian dealt with a real life tone jerk on craigslist, we also get to talk guitar/ music shops and relic pedals.

Episode 47C: Don't Be Such a Yum Yucker! from 2018-10-25T00:00

Kyle's still gone. Sean Wright from Lollygagger FX joins Brian to talk gigging with vintage gear, beers, and utilitarian/ fancy gear.

BONUS BMK BBQ BONANZA (ft. 60 Cycle Hum& TeleTalks) from 2018-10-24T00:00

60 Cycle Hum, Flippin' Flippers, TeleTalks, Stompbox Saturday, and The Tone Jerks got together to eat BBQ, drink beers, and talk guitar shit!

This episode is hosted by Brian Gower and he ...

Episode 47B: Stuck in a Rut from 2018-10-24T00:00

Kyle's gone. Kevin Equitz of Equitz Guitars joins Brian to chat deisgn, finding inspiration, and pulling yourself out of a creative funk.

Episode 47A: Flubbin' It All Up! from 2018-10-23T00:00

Kyle's gone. Adam Rohrer from the Let 'Em Hear podcast joins Brian to talk songwriting, messing up on stage, and bands that were gone too soon.

Episode 46: The Citizen Kane of Podcasts from 2018-10-16T00:00

Kyle's going on holiday for a couple weeks but we managed to record an episode before he jets off. We chat our personal music playlists, anime waifus, FPS video games, MXR pedals, pickup prefere...

Episode 45: Quit Being So Bossy! from 2018-10-09T00:00

We talk diy pedal boards, 2 person bands, musical criticism, and we tell ya who's the boss!

You can help support the show on our Patreon...

Episode 44: Kyle Scared Stupid from 2018-10-02T00:00

We talk stage fright, donuts, surface mounted parts, learning new techniques, and more.

You can help support the show on our Patreo...

Episode 43: MY BRAND!!! from 2018-09-25T00:00

Our buddy, Jim Bowers, joins us this episode to talk boutique brands, brains, hot tubs, lyric writing, and more. We give our hot take on the patch...

Episode 42: The Water Bucket Challenge from 2018-09-18T00:00

This week we chat with Sean Wright from Lollygagger FX. We talk about some of his new pedals, an insight on how he started making pedals, he gives us...

Episode 41: My Strong Hand from 2018-09-11T00:00

We talk recording guitar for the new Plane Without a Pilot, punk shows, country bands, breaking strings, stage banter, and more.

You can help support the show on our Coppersound Pedals! We get a quick overview of his company and all the cool shit they're up to. Alex also brought u...

Episode 39: The Pavarotti of Bass from 2018-08-28T00:00

Johnny Rey joins us in the Jerk Lounge! We drink champagne, talk about his new band Modern Love, vintage gear, boutique gear, then we tackle a gri...

Episode 38: Don't Fret About It from 2018-08-21T00:00

We talk relic guitars, extended ranges, The Beatles, and parallel universes! 

You can help support the show on our Patreon for ...

Episode 37: With Great Tone Comes Great Responsibility from 2018-08-14T00:00

Kyle lost his waze over some pedals, Brian saved the day, we talk showmanship, judging live bands by their gear, and more!

You can help support the show on our  from 2018-08-07T00:00

We head back in time to 2006, taste some beers, talk about dive bar punk gigs and more. 

You can help support the show on our Patre...

Episode 35: Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em from 2018-07-31T00:00

We talk Kyle's pawn shop finds, Brian's amp was fuckin up, Plane Without a Pilot started recording some new music, underrated albums, and how much is too much.

You can help suppo...

Episode 34: The Show Must Go On! from 2018-07-24T00:00

We talk vintage gear, wheelin' & dealin' on Craigslist, pizza, tips for starting/ joining a new band and playing your first show. 

You can help support the show on our  Listen

Episode 32: One Burger, One Scotch, One Beer from 2018-07-10T00:00

We talk about the show we just played, some do's & don'ts of being a gigging band, BBQ, craft beer, SNAMM recap, and we tangle over pedalboard wiring. 

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Episode 31: Not My GTA from 2018-07-03T00:00

We talk Teles, new pedals, SNAMM hopes and dreams, Makoto Shinkai's "Your Name", and the hype surrounding special/ limited edition gear.

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Episode 30: Dirty Thirty from 2018-06-26T00:00

The big 3-0!! We talk punk shows, anime pedals, how we discover new gear in 2018, beer, and how much is too much?

You can help support the show on our color coordinated boards, Netflix shows, some classic BMK, and budget rigs!

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Episode 28: Gettin' Toasty from 2018-06-12T00:00

This week we dive into some things that grind Kyle's gears, getting toasted, and pre show rituals. 

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Bonus Episode: "The Flippin' Worley Jerks" from 2018-06-02T00:00

Crossovers fur daze up in hee!! The Jerks are joined by Clifton Worley from The Clifton Worley Show and Coe Schneider from Listen

Episode 25: A Real HUMdinger from 2018-05-22T16:51:52

Steve Rowe from 60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast! stopped by the Jerk Lounge! We talked about playing in gigging bands, running a DIY venue, craf...

Episode 24: The Ego Stroke's the Word from 2018-05-15T00:00

A quick one this week! We chat mini pedals, Boss pedals, matching guitars, and we dive into solo projects!

Don't miss out on "One Day Guit...

Episode 23: This Is How They Do It from 2018-05-08T00:00

Our good friends, The Montell Jordans, stopped by the Jerk Lounge to talk toanz, tour, recording, trials of starting up a band, and more...

Episode 22: You Think This Is a Muthuhf*ckin' Game?! from 2018-05-01T00:00

Are Jay Smith stopped by to talk his rig, some tones, and his new YouTube endeavor with TeleTalks! Check him on instagram <...

Episode 21: I'm Starting a Nü Band! from 2018-04-24T00:00

Our friend Johnny Rey came back to chat it up with the Jerks. We catch up with Johnny and we talk about what our All-Star Dream Band would be. 

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BONUS EPISODE! Coe vs The Evertune Bridge from 2018-04-20T00:00

Here's an extra bonus episode from our Patreon feed. You can go to patreon to help support the show. You'll also get extra episodes like this e...

Episode 20: Say My Name, Say My Name. from 2018-04-17T00:00

This week Paul Pennington from The Flippin' Flippers Podcast joins us! We talk his rig, his flips, what the heck playing in church me...

BONUS EPISODE: Pre-Ep #19 Dawg The Bounty Hunter from 2018-04-13T00:00

Check out our Patreon! Y'all can help support the show and get extra episodes like this every week starting $2 a month! Enjoy this bonus episode...

Episode 19: Captain Auzmo's Intergalactic Adventures from 2018-04-10T00:00

Our good buddy Austin Mahn "Captain Auzmo" stopped by the Jerk Lounge to chat us up about rock 'n roll bands, crazy LA parties, Sci-Fi movies, burritos, and his new dance pop album!

Episode 18: Pick of the Litter from 2018-04-03T00:00

The Jerks go into their favorite picks, some pedal mods, and band outfits on stage.

Stone Age Guitar Picks sent us something sw...

Episode 17: No Strings Attached from 2018-03-27T00:00

The Jerks go into their favorite types of strings. We also go into some alternatives for our current gigging rigs.

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Episode 15: I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! from 2018-03-13T00:00

The Jerks had a couple drinks and saw a couple things. They go into pedal mods, headstock designs, and how customer service influences purchasing.

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Episode 14: Quit Playing with Yourself from 2018-03-05T23:00

We dive into playing someone else's signature gear, the looping guitarist trend, and then we unleash our new segment of Kyle vs. Pedals. This time Kyle dives into some modulation effects!

Episode 13: Crossin' the Flippin' Streams from 2018-02-26T23:00

This week the Jerks are joined by Coe Scheider of The Flippin' Flippers Podcast and One Day G...

Episode 12: Too Much Good Stuff from 2018-02-19T23:01

The Jerks are back at it! We tackle when a piece of gear is too f*cked to buy, dream bands we'd like to fill in for, and we recap Winter NAMM 2018 one last time. Be sure to check out our new Listen

Episode 11: Jersey Boi from 2018-02-12T23:00

We are joined by Brian Rash-Zeigler this week! He drums for Brian & Kyle's band, Plane Without a Pilot, he sings and drums for his own ba...

Winter NAMM 2018 Recap Day #3 from 2018-02-01T00:00

We recap our 3rd day at NAMM. We drank beer with The Gear Slum, stopped by to check out some new gear from Line 6, we saw some new guitars from Framus, Kiesel, Ormsby, and played some Milkman Am...

Winter NAMM 2018 Recap Day #2 from 2018-01-27T09:44:11

Our recap of NAMM day #2! We played some new Wampler pedals, we tried out the new Kauer/ Titan guitars, and we had a go on the new Equitz Daverra bass! Also we have some new contenders for Brian...

Winter NAMM 2018 with Coe, Paul, and Kevin from 2018-01-26T21:48

Today we hit the floor and caught up with Paul Pennington of The Flippin' Flippers Podcast, Coe Schneider of One Day Guitar, and Kevin Equitz on Equitz Guitars.

Hosted by Brian G...

Winter NAMM 2018 Recap Day #1 from 2018-01-26T10:39:08

We recap our first day at Winter NAMM 2018. We had some drinks and saw some things.

Hosted by Brian Gower and Kyle McIntyre

Episode 10: It's a Dog Eat Dog World from 2018-01-15T23:00

On this episode we fantasize about our ideal signature guitars, talk dogs, and drink some brews. All the good stuff.

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Episode 9A: My Secret Shame from 2018-01-08T23:00

We're joined by fellow gear afficionado, Dustin Lothspeich. Dustin is music through and through. He writes for NBC's SoundDiego, runs ...

Episode 8: Master of Your Digital Domain from 2018-01-01T23:00

We stopped by Hitching Post Studios and chatted up Jeff Belka about his recording techniques, transitioning from analog to digital recording, and he also schools us on Fletcher-Munson curves. Listen

Episode 7: A Bug Out Bag's Life from 2017-12-23T23:00

This episode Brian and Kyle chat about some cool guitar accessories they own and use. They also give insight on what's in their gigging/ tourin...

Episode 6: Oh Captain! My Captain! from 2017-12-18T23:00

Johnny "Two Gunz" Rey joins the jerks in the tone garage! We talk Black Friday deals, Johnny's musical background, stories from the road, and his exstensive rig. We also get into a round table d...

Episode 5: Wash your hands! from 2017-12-04T23:00

This episode the Jerks talk budget rigs, fuzz pedals, BBQ, beards, and keeping it clean.

Hosted by Kyle McIntyre and Brian Gower

Episode 4: All aboard "The A Train" from 2017-11-21T00:00

We're joined by our good friend and comic Austin Train. We pick his brain about where he finds inspriation, entertaining a crowd, all whilst Brian and Kyle heckle and hiss at him. Don't worry Br...

Episode 3: Talkin' some sh*t from 2017-11-06T23:15

We recorded this episode on Halloween. In the spirit of the holiday we decided to share some nightmare gig stories. Also go into the gear that gets us spooked! Boo!

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Episode 2: The 30 Minute BJ from 2017-10-28T22:04:58

Joined by working musician, BJ Jezbera. He gives us his take on the music industry, his live rig, and how he stays motivated playing music for a living.

Check out his podcast "The 15 Minu...

Episode 1: The PhanTONE Menace from 2017-10-28T21:52:46

Our first episode! We're just getting started! We go into a brief history of Plane Without a Pilot, our live gigging rigs, and what's going on in ...