The Zak Kuhn Show

Gibson CEO César Gueikian

28 Jan 2026

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César Gueikian is the CEO of Gibson Guitars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Paul Reed Smith

07 Dec 2025

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The guitar builder himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Rick Beato

27 Oct 2025

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I interview the YouTube master himself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Why Brad Paisley loves this guitar player: Hayden Baker

05 Oct 2025

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Hayden Baker is going to be your new fave guitarist! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

YouTube strategy & BTS from Lee Anderton (Andertons Music)

02 Oct 2025

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Lee Anderton from Andertons Music Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Kenny Greenberg: Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn

24 Sep 2025

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Kenny Greenberg shares secrets from his career as a Nashville first call guitarist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Joe Glaser: The world's most famous guitar tech

02 Sep 2025

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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,...

A phone call with Walker Hayes

25 Aug 2025

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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 Simplecas...

Tommy Emmanuel

15 Jul 2025

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Zak sits down with finger picking master Tommy Emmanuel.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

MARTY STUART

02 Jul 2025

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Country legend Marty Stuart on the podcast this week discuss his career, acquiring Clarence White's guitar, touring with legends like Johnny Cash and ...

How DEREK WELLS records country’s biggest hits

17 Jun 2025

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Zak sits down with first call Nashville session guitarist Derek Wells to discuss recording for artists like Post Malone, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs ...

How Andrew Synowiec became LA's TOP new studio guitarist

10 Jun 2025

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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'...

Dann Huff talks debut album, how to get 80s guitar tones and shredding like a pro

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner

14 May 2025

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Laundry Day guitarist Henry Weingartner on the podcast this week discussing the formation of the band, new music, crafting the perfect guitar parts an...

Broadway Guitar Secrets: How to Sub Shows & Break Into the Scene

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Punk Drummer to Fashion Mogul: Scott Lipps on playing drums, model mgmt and more

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Tim Fagan: Triads, Cage System, Getting Help From John Mayer

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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! Ho...

Andy Timmons: Jeff Beck, Approach & the The Perfect Delay

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Simplecas...

Ariel Posen: Building a Team, Solo Technique, The Altered Scale

25 Mar 2025

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Slide guitar master Ariel Posen on the podcast this week.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Oz Noy: Nashville's favorite New York guitar player

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

ACM Electric Guitarist of the Year Rob McNelley

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ot...

Guthrie Trapp

25 Feb 2025

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East Nashville guitar hero Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Music producer King Henry talks Major Lazer, Beyonce, and More | The Zak Kuhn Show

10 Feb 2025

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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.adsw...

Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce

14 Jan 2025

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Legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce is on the podcast this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Brandon Lancaster of LANCO

08 Jan 2025

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Brandon Lancaster is the lead singer and founder of the country band LANCO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

How to run 58 Marathons in 58 days with Lachlan Stuart

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Wicked's music producer Greg Wells talks film adaptation

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 inter...

Cale Dodds

11 Dec 2024

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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 "D...

Fender CEO Andy Mooney

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cove...

A phone call with Gene Simmons

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

of Kiss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Twinnie

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ma...

Andy Wood

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Possibly the best guitarist you haven't heard yet.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Bob Lefsetz

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Cory Wong

29 Oct 2024

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Funk guitar player Cory Wong on the podcast this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Drake Milligan

24 Oct 2024

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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 in...

Dadville podcast hosts Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin talk songwriting tips, history of the podcast and fave Billy Joel songs

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zak catches up this week with Nashville music leaders and co-hosts of the popular Dadville podcast, Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin Hosted by Simplecas...

Musical duo ni/co wrote their own wedding song

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Erin Kinsey

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Hos...

ZZ Ward

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 he...

Andy Grammer

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to energize, empower, and bring together audiences around the world with his uplifting and honest pop ant...

Joe Bonamassa

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I interviewed legendary guitarist and hit producer Dann Huff

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I interviewed the truly legendary producer and studio guitar player Dann Huff. His credits include Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Madonna, ...

I interviewed the internet's leading guitar historian

06 Aug 2024

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This week, I interviewed guitar connoisseur and YouTuber Keith Williams. He created and hosts the famed YouTube channel Five Watt World. We discuss la...

Brad Tursi talks Old Dominion, solo career and guitar playing

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Catie Offerman talks opening for George Strait and adopting dogs out of The Home Depot

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catie Offerman is fresh off of playing the largest US ticketed concert ever, opening up for George Strait. The Universal Nashville recording artist ha...

Sheppard talks writing Geronimo, plans to conquer the US and early life in the band

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Yo...

Cowboy to country star: Chancey Williams

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 artis...

Zac Childs

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Brad Paisley

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Paisley needs no introduction. This was recorded live in Brad's home studio. Watch the video interview on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Shawn Askinosie

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Askinosie is the Indiana Jones of making chocolate. His company Askinosie Chocolate makes some of the best, highest quality chocolate today. We ...

Jerry Flowers

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Flowers is the bass player and musical director for Keith Urban. He's been playing with him for over 30 years. Flowers is also a No. 1 Songwrite...

Guthrie Trapp

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nashville guitar ace Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast this week. We discuss his new record with Tom Bukovac and so much more. Guthrie is one of a ...

Bobby Bones

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know, my company Nashville Briefing is releasing our debut print issue today! This conversation with Bobby Bones was for a Q&A that appea...

Tigirlily Gold

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sony/Monument recording duo Tigirlily Gold is on the podcast this week! We talk about them being on the cover for Nashville Briefing's debut print iss...

Grace Bowers

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Bowers has emerged as a guitar phenomenon out of Nashville. She's been sought after by everyone from Lainey Wilson, Devon Allman, Margo Price, T...

Alexandra Kay

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rising country star Alexandra Kay joins The Zak Kuhn Show this week to open up about her debut album, divorce and live on the road. The independent ar...

Colbie Caillat

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Colbie Caillat burst onto the music scene with Coco in 2007. She has since sold millions of albums and has earned over 15 billion streams and two Gra...

Live from Berklee College of Music with podcast expert Brady Sadler

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the podcast is back at Berklee College of Music. In front of a live audience of students, Zak sat down with Double Elvis co-founder and CEO...

Live from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode, Zak is live on the red carpet during St. Jude's Country Cares weekend. This episode features interview snippets with Br...

Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Ramsey is the lead singer of country band Old Dominion. You know all about the band, but you’ll learn a lot about Matthew from this conversa...

Seth Godin

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Best selling author Seth Godin returns to the podcast this week to talk about his new book The Song of Significance. A conversation with Seth never ...

Elliot Greer

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Greer delivers unfiltered truth with grizzled, yet warm intonation accompanied by acoustic guitar. Growing up in Scotland, he attended the Amer...

ROSIE

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arista recording artist Rosie just wrapped her first ever headline tour the same week she released her new EP "5 Songs For Healing". You need to liste...

Ella Langley

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Columbia Records and Sony Music Nashville artist Ella Langley is on the rise. The singer just released her debut EP Excuse The Mess, which is a must l...

Chris Shiflett

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I caught up with Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. We talk about his solo career, recording with Nashville's A-Team and so much more. ...

John Oates

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Oates needs very little introduction. As one half of the iconic group Daryl Hall and John Oates, he has sold more records then any other duo in h...

Jonnie Forster

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jonnie Forster emerged as a music entrepreneur after graduating with a Bachelor of Sciences in Marketing from San Diego State University. He joined A&...

Live from the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music with Martin Atkins, John Lombardo, & Jesse Diaz

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the final stop of the podcast tour, Zak is live in Chicago at the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music. His guests are legendary punk rocker Mart...

Grady Smith (Live from Belmont)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the third stop of the podcast tour, Zak sits down with country music journalist, critic and educator Grady Smith. Perhaps best known for his incre...

Live from SXSW with Rachel Whitney, Charlene Bryant & Vipin Reddy

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast tour continues! This live episode was recorded during a panel last week at SXSW. Zak is joined by Spotify Nashville Head of Editorial Rach...

Jim Lucchese (Live from Berklee College of Music)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are live from Berklee College of Music. This week's guest, and season 3 opener, is Jim Lucchese, the CEO of Sofar Sounds. Prior, Jim was the CEO of...

Shaylen

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen has done it all. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, Shayl...

Em Beihold

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Em Beihold is a rising star. You probably know her song "Numb Little Bug", which went viral on TikTok last year and went to #1 on Hot AC. What you mi...

Ron Fair

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Fair is an American A&R executive, record producer, record executive, musical arranger, recording engineer and conductor. In his epic career, Fair...

Christian Barker

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our season 3 premier! Christian Barker has been named one of Billboard's "Top Music Lawyers" and is an Equity Partner in the Nashville office of ...

Kameron Marlowe

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

25-year-old Kameron Marlowe is a force to be reckoned with. His debut album "We Were Cowboys" is available now via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashv...

Spencer Crandall

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Crandall is one of country’s most progressive new talents. You probably know him from social media, but do you know that he is selling out s...

Ashley Cooke

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're following country artists on the rise, you know Ashley Cooke. Still early in her journey, she's had chart climbing hits like “Never Til No...

Per Sundin

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Per Sundin became the CEO of Pophouse in 2019. Before that, he was the President of Universal Music Nordic Region and the Managing Director of Univers...

Adam Doleac

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Doleac is weeks away from his wedding and he still managed to find time to come onto the show. He just released his debut album "Barstool Whiskey...

Lauren Weintraub

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in Nashville, you know Lauren Weintraub. But you might not know the story of how she signed her first publishing deal with Big Machine Music...

Dan Smyers

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Smyers is a producer, songwriter, performer and one half of the duo Dan + Shay. You know the group. But do you know how they started? Or how Dan r...

Lindsay Ell

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a country music fan, you know about Lindsay Ell and how great of a guitar player she is. You might not know that she was recently featured ...

Chris Martin

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Martin is the 6th generation owner of Martin Guitars. He has been at the helm of his family's business for the last 35 years and during his time...

Mitchell Tenpenny

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mitchell Tenpenny has more than 1.3 billion global streams and recently made chart history with his #1 single “Truth About You.” The gold-selling ...

Avery Anna talks new music, Opry debut and building her team as a new artist

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Singer/songwriter Avery Anna is the talk of Nashville. She has over 1.5 million followers on TikTok and if you look at her content, you'll understand ...

BRELAND talks news album, changing the country music landscape and his Lyft rating

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BRELAND is in the studio this week to talk about his brand new album Cross Country. We talk about collaborating with A list artists like Keith Urban, ...

Alana Springsteen

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alana Springsteen is a rising artist in Nashville. If you're in the industry, you know what she is about. She moved to town at the age of 14 and has b...

Cooper Alan talk mashups, building a following on social media, life on the road and so much more

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cooper Alan is on track to become one of the biggest artists in the country format. Don't believe me? Just ask one of his 7.4 million followers on Tik...

Guthrie Trapp talks learning guitar, hanging with rock legends and the peanut butter brand that Billy Gibbons turned him onto

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guthrie Trapp is one of Nashville's first call guitar players. He's played with everyone including Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gi...

Brian Kelley, Brittney Kelley and Bryan Bulte talk Chill Cowboy Country Club, Brian's solo career and so much more

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Kelley of Florida George Line is on the podcast this week, along with wife Brittney Kelley and business partner Bryan Bulte. The trio talk about...

Tyler Dial talks building a team, songwriting and best Catan strategy

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Dial first started developing his chops as a performer in Austin while studying at the University of Texas, playing UT parties and bars on Sixth...

David Morris talks about his viral track “Carrying You Love”, how he has been grinding in the biz for years and how he got cleared to use the song.

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Morris might have the biggest song in the world today. His track “Carrying Your Love” is number 2 on the TikTok viral sounds chart and climb...

Cecilia Castleman talks working with Don Was, meeting John Mayer and recording her debut album

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New artist alert! Cecilia Castleman might be the best artist you haven't heard yet. Her debut single Lonely Nights was produced by Don Was and it's ou...

Restless Road talks touring with Kane Brown, how the band came together, and the secret to having 3 lead singers

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Beeken, Garret Nichols, and Colton Pack make up Restless Road. The group just finished their sold out headline "Bar Friends Tour" and their curre...

Bobby Bones

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Bones needs no introduction. This is episode #100. We are officially a real podcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Ray Fulcher talks writing "When It Rains It Pours", grinding as a Nashville songwriter, his relationship with Eric Church and so much more

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Fulcher is one of Nashville's hottest songwriters. But he is also an artist on the rise. As an artist, Fulcher has been streamed over 40 million t...

Chris Ruediger talks building The 615 House, the new class of artists coming in and who does the best mashups

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ruediger is the founder & CEO of The 615 House. The house is changing the way artists break in Nashville. And it's working! We talk about buildi...

Jared Gutstadt talks Audio Up, the new media revolution and how to break an artist without a major label

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Gutstadt is the CEO and founder of Audio Up, one of the most talked about music companies today. As a music producer and song writer, Jared has ...

Kylie Morgan talks new EP, playing her first stadium and taking and song to country radio

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie Morgan is the quintessential Nashville artist. Signed to Universal Music Group Nashville, she is getting ready to release a new EP titled P.S. a...