Shows
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#94 Serving the SongChris and Rick talk about how important it is to serve the song, and to find your place in the sonic mix of instruments and vocals for the best results. 2025-07-1433 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#93 What's Your Settings, Man?!Chris and Rick talk about how there are no "settings" per se... You can get to a starting point but then you have to explore, and find your own way. Often times it's scary, but with some curiosity and tenacity you can do it!2025-06-3034 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#92 More Pet Peeves...Chris and Rick commiserate about the evolution of their pet peeves, and some shouting at clouds. 2025-06-1639 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#91 Under Cover GuitarsChris and Rick talk about how they approach playing guitar in cover/tribute bands and how they try to capture the spirit of the songs. 2025-06-0245 min
Talk Law Radio PodcastElder Law and Retirement Symposium Preview with Tim Allen & Rick Hood (5-20-23 Best-of)Today's show is a preview of an upcoming seminar. In celebration of older Americans month, Talk Law radio is hosting an Elder Law and Retirement symposium on Wednesday May 24th at 6pm at the Education Service Center located at 1314 Hines in San Antonio. This free seminar will include speakers Todd Marquardt of Marquardt law firm, Tim Allen from AHIA and Rick Hood also of AHIA. They will be discussing health, finance and legal issues facing older Americans today. This is a free event but we ask that you RSVP today by calling 210-530-4278. Don’t miss the Elder La...2025-05-1751 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#90 AI And The GuitarChris and I discuss how AI might impact the world of guitar playing, and music as we continue down this uncharted path of technology. 2025-05-1233 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#89 Mods Then & NowChris and Rick talk about guitar (gear) mods over the years and how some things have changed and other have remained. 2025-04-2835 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#88 Checkin' InChris and Rick catch up on what's been going on since they've both been busy the last few months. 2025-04-1740 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#87 Unintended ConsequencesChris & Rick talk about the unintended consequences of modding, or changing something without thinking about the possible negative consequences. And the popular notion of laypeople second-guessing the educated, experienced people behind the products they want to change or "make better."2025-03-0235 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#86 Lead Playing for BeginnersChris and Rick talk about a topic suggested by a listener regarding lead playing for beginners. 2025-02-0433 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#85 Rick Builds a Guitar IIChris and Rick chat about the process of building a classical guitar, focus on the finished product and what Rick learned (if anything) along the way. 2025-01-1236 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#84 Jabberin' With Kurt BlochChris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch. 2024-12-251h 23
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#83 Bass For Guitar PlayersChris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.2024-12-0231 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#82 3 for 3 November 2024Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things.Chris' songs: Kiss - Let me knowNew York Dolls - Personality CrisisPeter Case - Walk in the WoodsRick's songs:Rolling Stones - Tumbling DiceWah Wah - George HarrisonSpotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3...2024-11-0936 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#81 Why Does That Guitar Cost SO Much?!A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.2024-10-2436 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#80 CapoChris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways. 2024-09-2432 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#79 Fretboard Summit 2024Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitars, Rock & Roll Guitars, Colin Hay, panel discussions, deep dish pizza, the BIG lake and so much more...2024-09-0930 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#78 Damn Right We Got The BluesChris and I explore the delicate subject of the blues and how that genre has evolved - but always seems to rise above its cliches and survive to live another day.2024-08-2829 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#77 One-Owner GuitarsWe talk about the various perceptions people might have when they hear the phrase "one-owner guitar". What doest it mean to you?!2024-08-1830 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#76 CrossroadsChris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.2024-07-2927 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#75 One Guitar to Rule Them AllChris and I talk about the concept of one guitar to rule them all whether it's a guitar associated with a specific artist, or a swiss army knife that allows you to get any sounds you want. 2024-07-0728 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#74 3 for 3 - Chris picks 3 songs, and Rick picks 3 songsIn our 3 for 3 Chris picks 3 songs, Rick picks 3 songs and we discuss. Check out the links for referenceChris's picks:Cowboy Junkies - Misguided Angelhttps://youtu.be/xKNiyOKiuHo?si=AEefgpUABbx_HoUFRy Cooder - Paris, Texashttps://youtu.be/X6ymVaq3Fqk?si=XAGk1_x0KgFyrvt4Dennis Coffey - Scorpiohttps://youtu.be/DyuS16P911g?si=1OnU9rZI3Q_T4KgcRick's Picks:Rush - What You're Doing (live)https://youtu.be/6Dn8VH30...2024-06-221h 00Talk Law Radio PodcastElder Law and Retirement Symposium with Tim Allen & Rick Hood (5-20-23 Best-of)Today's show is a preview of an upcoming seminar. In celebration of older Americans month, Talk Law radio is hosting an Elder Law and Retirement symposium on Wednesday May 24th at 6pm at the Education Service Center located at 1314 Hines in San Antonio. This free seminar will include speakers Todd Marquardt of Marquardt law firm, Tim Allen from AHIA and Rick Hood also of AHIA. They will be discussing health, finance and legal issues facing older Americans today. This is a free event but we ask that you RSVP today by calling 210-530-4278. Don’t miss the Elder La...2024-06-0151 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#73 Guitarist's Guitarist - Who do you think fits the bill for a guitarist's guitarist?Chris & Rick talk about what makes a guitarist's guitarist. We'd love to find out what you think about this topic, and who comes to mind when you think of a guitarist's guitarist. 2024-05-2726 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#72 Audio MythsWe talk about the biases, and preconceptions we bring to how we hear and listen. Check out the video - https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?si=HDghoHiJvE9BmoLB2024-05-1132 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#71 Rick Builds a GuitarWe talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch. 2024-04-1630 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#70 Red Light Fever - Nerves in the studio and other fun stuff!Chris and Rick talk about how to deal with nerves when recording in the studio. Chris has been doing a lot of recording lately, and recently encountered some nerves - and other studio related feels. 2024-03-3033 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#69 Rock & Roll Animals - Hunter & WagnerSession players Steve Hunter, and Dick Wagner made their marks with Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed to name a few. 70s rock was guitar was heavily influenced by these creative session players. 2024-03-1824 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#68 Wayne Kramer - We pay our respects to a rock & roll classicChris and I pay our respects to Wayne Kramer who recently passed. He inspired us as a guitar player, and life-long activist. His legacy is secure, and his spirit lives on in every band started and loud guitar plugged into a Marshall stack. 2024-03-0126 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#67 Trevor Boone - Guitar Hunter for Emerald City GuitarsTrevor Boone searches for the coolest, vintage guitars for collectors - and bands for Emerald City Guitars. 2024-02-0750 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#66 3 for 3 - We swap 3 songs, and 3 guitar playersChris and I swap 3 songs and guitar players and chew it up!Chris's selections:September Gurls - Alex ChiltonMaybe I'm Amazed - Ronny WoodHymn for the Dudes - Mick RalphsRick's selections:Magazine - Roger Fisher/Nancy WilsonKid - James Honeyman-ScottLife on a Wave - G. Weller2024-01-2244 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#65 Things We Should Care About But Don'tWe talk about things we should care about, but don't. Noisy guitars, 3-bolt necks, flame tops, and more...2024-01-0633 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#64 George Gruhn and the VersitarC & R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design.
links to things discussed:
The Gruhn Versitar
Fretboard Journal George Gruhn Interview
2023-12-0626 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#63 The Super StratA discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.
2023-11-2234 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#62 Listener recommended Topic: Our Pedalboards
Our pedalboards for reference
2023-11-0130 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#61 Interview with Liz Keller guitar tech and and guitarist for the Seattle’s the PurrsDiscussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs.
A few of links to things discussed:
THE Purrs on Facebook
THE Purrs Bandcamp page
Eva Pickups
Crackle & Pop
2023-10-1647 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#60 Dealing With ‘Ruts’C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.
2023-06-1325 minTalk Law Radio PodcastElder Law and Retirement Symposium Preview with Tim Allen & Rick HoodToday's show is a preview of an upcoming seminar. In celebration of older Americans month, Talk Law radio is hosting an Elder Law and Retirement symposium on Wednesday May 24th at 6pm at the Education Service Center located at 1314 Hines in San Antonio. This free seminar will include speakers Todd Marquardt of Marquardt law firm, Tim Allen from AHIA and Rick Hood also of AHIA. They will be discussing health, finance and legal issues facing older Americans today. This is a free event but we ask that you RSVP today by calling 210-530-4278. Don’t miss the Elder La...2023-05-2051 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#59 Interview with Frank Gross of Thunder Road GuitarsChris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner/operator Frank Gross.
2023-04-3059 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#58 Guitar Trends Through the Years – Part 2Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.
2023-03-2839 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#57 Guitar Trends Through the YearsDiscussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.
2022-12-1045 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#56 Guitar HerosIs the era of the guitar hero over? C and R discuss the guitar god in today’s guitar culture.
Correction: in this episode Chris erroneously attributes the solo for the MC5’s The American Ruse to Wayne Kramer. It is in fact Fred ‘Sonic” Smith who rips the tasty Chuck Berry influenced solo.
2022-11-2625 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#55 Tube Amp MaintenanceEpisode 55. Discussion of care and feeding of tube amps.
The podcast mentioned in the episode:
The Truth about Vintage Amplifiers
Some Cool sites mentioned in the episode for over the shoulder peeks inside tube amps. Plus tech tips and inspiration:
Fazio Electric
Uncle Doug
Psionic Audio
2022-08-2229 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#54 Dialing in Stage Volume (remote Zoom)Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.
2022-07-0434 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#53 Mythical Gear (remote Zoom)Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.
2022-05-3034 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#52 Strings (Remote Zoom)C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.
2022-04-2029 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#51 Carvin (Remote Zoom)Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.
2022-02-0528 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#50 Get Back (Remote Zoom)C & R discuss Peter Jackson’s brilliant documentary GET BACK.
2021-12-0633 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#49 Collaborating (Remote Zoom)Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.
2021-10-1731 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#48 Theory (or lack thereof) – remote ZOOMC and R discuss navigating the fretboard without a solid background in music theory.
*Mott The Hoople’s All the Young Dudes mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNHdPPJGowY
2021-09-0636 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#47 Checking in June 2021 (remote ZOOM)Following an extended break C & R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.
2021-06-2034 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#46 Straight In To The Amp (remote ZOOM)Discussion the pros and cons of the “guitar > cord > amp” principle.
2021-04-2634 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#45 Guitar Solos and Soloing (remote ZOOM)C & R discuss guitar solos and soloing.
2021-03-0326 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#44 Gibson P-90 Pickups (remote ZOOM)C & R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.
2021-02-0232 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#43 Dealing with multiple Guitars (remote ZOOM)C & R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.
2021-01-0227 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#42 Edward Van Halen (remote ZOOM)C & R Discuss EVH and what his music and guitar playing meant to them.
Link to Van Halen live show mentioned is episode: Van Halen at the Pasadena Hilton
2020-12-0531 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#41 With Nick Millward of the Riffbrokers (remote skype)C & R chat with special guest Nick Millward of Seattle’s Riffbrokers.
2020-11-0933 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#40 Interview with Emerald City Guitar’s Jay Boone (remote Skype)Discussion with Emerald City Guitar’s “Soul Proprietor” Jay Boone.
2020-10-1235 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#39 Sorry Ma Forgot To Turn Out The Lights (remote Skype)C&R discuss the music and guitars of the Replacement’s “Sorry Ma Forgot To Take Out The Trash” and UFO’s “Lights Out” LPs.
2020-09-1438 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#38 Versatility (remote Skype)One guitar to rule them all? C & R discuss what makes a guitar (or amp) versatile.
2020-08-1030 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#37 Checking In (remote Skype)C&R catch up on what’s been happening in their respective bunkers.
2020-07-0627 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#36 Phase Shifters (remote Skype)C & R set phasers to stun.
2020-06-0727 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#35 Guitar and Tone (remote Skype)C&R scratch the surface of the super broad topic of guitar tone. Remote via SKYPE.
2020-05-2528 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#34 Lockdown Inspiration (remote Skype)Discussion of staying inspired during quarantine.
2020-04-1820 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#33 Delay and Reverb (remote Skype)Discussion of delay and reverb for guitar from C&R’s respective bunkers via Skype
note: apologies for the low quality. Skype proved a little problematic in getting good quality, non-choppy audio.
2020-04-0527 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#32 The TelecasterDiscussion of this classic American solid body guitar.
2020-03-0235 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#31 PeaveyDiscussion of the innovative American musical instrument manufacturer that was an important entry point for many musicians in their quest for quality affordable instruments.
NOTE: in the episode Chris refers to a Peavey bass amp as the TKO model. It was actually the TNT model that he was refering to.
2020-02-1633 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#30 Checking InChris and Rick check in on what is up in their respective guitar nerd worlds (new amps and new old amps and other stuff)
2020-02-0326 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#29 The Birth of LoudDiscussion of the excellent book The Birth Of Loud by Ian S. Port.
2020-01-1628 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#28 Artist Series GearListener requested topic (thank you!) Artist series gear. What’s the deal?
2020-01-0129 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#27 Dealing with Plateaus and Creative BlocksC & R Talk discuss feeling like your playing is going nowhere and overcoming creative blocks.
2019-12-1629 min
Project Woo WooAndy Warhol à la Chris BonnoWho is Chris Bonno: Chris Bonno, once voted the Funniest Person in Austin, is a regular performer at the Improv in LA, with the improv troupe “The Fugitives”, and at the ACME comedy theater with the improvisational forties radio comedy troupe “Liquid Radio Players” and has also done numerous shows with the “Fake Radio Players” performing in live traditional radio shows with a comic twist. He wrote for the VH1 pilot “Popshot” and created commercial parodies for the Disney Channel. He now is the writer and voice of Spike TV’s deluded cartoon mascot named “Roger”. You may also...2019-12-0335 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#26 Guitar ShopsDiscussion of guitar stores and the joy and sorrow they can bring.
2019-12-0124 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#25 Playing LiveFrom Headspace to horror stories. C&R tackle bringin’ it to the people.
2019-11-2641 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#24 The Guitars of Ken Burns CountryC & R blather on about the overflowing cornucopia of cool guitars featured the Ken Burn Country Music documentary.
Link to PBS episodes:
https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/country-music/
2019-11-2643 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#23 Mods and PartscastersPersonalizing a gem or polishing a turd? C & R talk upgrades and customizations.
2019-11-2642 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#22 The Player Not The GuitarWhile it’s really fun to obsess over the finer details of guitar and gear it often comes down to the old “it’s all in the fingers”,
Episode references: Magic Sam tears it up on a LP copy and Steve Earl and his amazing guitars
2019-10-0131 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#21 UnpluggedC & R discuss the benefits of switching to acoustic for a spell to ignite creativity.
2019-09-1634 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#20 My Guitar Player is Better than Your Guitar PlayerDiscussion of “Overrated/Underrated” guitarists discussions.
2019-09-0235 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#19 Tuning and IntonationInspired by a youtube video on tuning the Telecaster. Chris and Rick discuss tuning and intonation.
2019-08-1641 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#18 Made in Japan Part 2Continued discussion of Japan’s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 2 of 2 parts.
2019-08-0132 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#17 Made In Japan Part 1Discussion of Japan’s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 1 of ? parts.
2019-07-1539 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#16 Gibson Does StupidC and R discuss internet losing its mind over ill advised Gibson video.
2019-07-0238 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#15 Gear and MuseDiscussion of gear and its effect on inspiration.
2019-06-1534 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#14 Watershed Moments for GuitarChris and Rick chat about turning points for the guitar. From Buddy Holly on T.V to the Beatles on the roof.
2019-05-3129 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#13 Guitar PedalsGeneral discussion of guitar pedals and such.
2019-05-1531 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#12 Television Vs. StyxA listener requested topic! In 1977 Both Television’s Marquee Moon and STYX’s Grand Illusion came out. Chris and Rick discuss guitar moments of these two strikingly different releases.
2019-05-0134 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#11 Pet PeevesC & R discuss explore things that “sort of bug them” when it comes to guitars and guitar playing.
2019-04-1431 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#10 Guitar In The 80sDiscussion of the era of pointy headstocks and Bradshaw racks.
2019-04-0136 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#9 The Tube ScreamerC & R discuss the classic screaming green meanie!
2019-03-1529 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#8 The Ones That Got AwayChris and Rick pine for the stuff they didn’t have the sense to hang on to.
2019-03-0132 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#7 The Fender StratocasterChris and Rick discuss one of the world’s most iconic guitars.
2019-02-1530 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#6 Horror Stories (Special Seattle Snowpocalypse episode)Chris and Rick discuss the horrors inflicted on musical instruments over the years in this SPECIAL cabin fever reducing remote Skype episode.
2019-02-1134 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#5 RUSH 2112 and GuitarOff-the-cuff discussion of RUSH’s career saving LP.
2019-02-0131 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#4 Guitar In MoviesChris and Rick discuss some influential – to them – movies that feature guitar and guitar players.
2019-01-1521 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#3 Gibson and Fender Norlan/CBSChris and Rick shoot the shit about the “Big 2” in their respective “Dark Years”.
2019-01-0136 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#2 Musicmaster Bass AmpFrom the early 70s to the early 80s Fender produced this all tube student bass amp. While pretty dismal for a bass, turns out it’s a pretty great guitar amp. In this episode Chris and Rick tell you all about it.
2018-11-2920 min
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars#1 First GuitarsEveryone recalls the joy and or heartbreak of that first guitar. This is the maiden voyage of Chris and Rick talk guitars and a perfect place to start the series.
2018-11-2842 min
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0748: Deacon Chris and Jen ConnellyToday’s topics: Deacon Chris and Jen Connelly
Summary of today’s show: When a man becomes a permanent deacon, it’s a calling not just for him, but also for his whole family. Scot Landry is joined by Deacon Chris Connelly and his wife, Jennifer, to discuss the life of a permanent deacon, how it affects their family life, and their life together that led to the call to the diaconate. They also give their advice to couples who may be considering this path and are discerning whether this is their call.
Listen to the show:
Today’s host(s): Scot...2014-06-1856 min
The Good Catholic LifeTGCL #0745: A Catholic Chaplain at Harvard Becomes A Chaplain to Marines in AfghanistanToday’s topics: A Catholic Chaplain at Harvard Becomes A Chaplain to Marines in Afghanistan
Summary of today’s show: For the past three years Fr. Matt Westcott has been a full-time chaplain to the Catholic student association at Harvard University, providing spiritual guidance to some of the best and brightest intellectuals from around the world. Now he is turning to a very different mission field as he prepares to deply to Afghanistan as a US Navy chaplain serving with the US Marines in that country. Fr. Westcott joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss his experience at Harv...2014-06-1356 min