TF#16Yesterday · 49 minCollings Guitars! with Steve NallSteve Nall, head of Production at Collings Guitars, joins the podcast to talk Collings, building guitars, and the legacy of Bill Collings.Transcript
TF#15November 5 · 1 hr 13 min#15 The Great Italian Flatpicker and AI Band PostersHayes and Eli discuss Beppe Gambetta, the rise of AI Band Posters, and flatpicking old time tunes!Transcript
TF#14October 29 · 40 min#14 Flatpicking in the UK with Charlotte CarrivickSpecial guest Charlotte Carrivick joins the pod to discuss flatpicking in the UK and building solo flatpicking arrangements.Transcript
TF#13October 23 · 1 hr 8 min#13 Heavy Strings and Hand InjuriesHayes and Eli discuss Hayes' recovery status, playing with heavy strings, and many other flatpicking topicsTranscript
TF#12October 15 · 53 min#12 Tony Rice and Beyond with Jon StickleyHayes and special guest Jon Stickley discuss Tony Rice's New Acoustic music, the evolution of John's Trio and teaching flatpicking online!Transcript
TF#11October 8 · 1 hr 6 min#11 Economy Picking for BluegrassHayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.Transcript
TF#10October 1 · 1 hr 28 minFlatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!Transcript
TF#9September 24 · 1 hr 4 minMillenials and Gen Z are Ruining BluegrassHayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.Transcript
TF#8September 17 · 1 hr 15 min#8 How To Practice Bluegrass ImprovisationHayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.Transcript
TF#6September 10 · 1 hr 7 min#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant DresnokSpecial guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.Transcript
TF#7September 3 · 1 hr 4 min#7 Rosewood or Mahogany?Hayes and Eli discuss the merits of various tonewoods, brands, and guitar building conventions in the world of flatpicking!Transcript
TF#5August 27 · 1 hr 1 min#5 - A Flatpicking DisasterHayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss Hayes' recent finger injury, and investigate ways to practice and play guitar without the use of all fingers.Transcript
TF#4August 20 · 1 hr#4 - Right Hand: Open or ClosedHayes and Eli discuss various options for the right hand in flatpicking.Transcript
TFAugust 13 · 1 hr 13 minHe LOST at RockygrassHayes and Eli discuss Haye's near win at the Rockygrass Guitar Competition and dive into the world of flatpicking contests.Transcript
TF#2August 6 · 1 hr 6 minGuitar Player of the YearHayes and Eli predict the 2026 IBMA Bluegrasw Guitar Player of the Year, and discuss the benefits of. having a diverse range of musical interests.Transcript
TF#1July 31 · 1 hr 22 minPlaying Without a Capo and Tony Rice's LegacyHayes and Eli discuss playing in D without a capo, the undeniable legacy of Tony Rice, and much much more!Transcript
