The Tone Jerks Podcast

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A musician’s lifestyle podcast! Join Brian & Kyle every Friday as they chat gear, recording, touring, songwriting & more!

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Episode 384: Long Dongers w/ Johnny Two Gunz
#440
Yesterday at 8:14 PM

Buckle up, it’s a long one!!

 

Johnny Two Gunz joins B-Gow this week to chat Japan, dating in 2026, In Ear Monitor set ups, struggles of staying healthy, supplement stacks, bass compressors and more! 

 

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Episode 383: "Watch Your Tone"
#439
10/12/2026

Have we used that title before? Well consider this V2 then

 

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This week Kyle the King has returned! We chat watches, pedals we don't need, overcoming personal criticism, creative obstacles, embracing technology and more!

 

 

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Episode 382: Bringin' Up Old Sh*t w/ BJ Jezbera
#438
09/29/2026

OG friend of the show, BJ Jezbera, joins Brian for a rare in-person IRL episode!

 

We catch up on what BJ's been up to, his new single "Fork In The Road", we chat about reviving old songs, flexing the ol creative muscles with animation, podcast producing, recording your own music, and more!

 

Check out BJ's new single, "Fork in the Road"

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Episode 381: "Split Decision"
#437
09/21/2026

Safe to say that every town/ city has a band called "Split Decision". Nawmsaiyan?

Sorry for the delay again. We will try but shit's jammin' us up! We're trying here!!

 

 

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Episode 380: Pick a Struggle, Bruh
#436
08/19/2026

We chat writing a song in pieces, being sober(ish), having a niche genre bias, song writing without the struggle, talking about old shit, and more!

 

*reupload* I forgot Kyle's song in the middle there. It's fixed!

 

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Episode 379: Bass Freakwencies In The Sheets
#435
08/10/2026

We go deep into the weeds about EQ, barefoot shoes, Gen Z terms, and more!

 

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Episode 378: Run Faster. Jump Higher.
#434
07/24/2026

We chat Kyle's sneaker obsession, dressing like a "normie", microwaving eggs, the smallest giggable amps possible, and more!

 

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Episode 377: The E-Jerk Aesthetic
#433
07/13/2026

We chat camming, Ai Jerks, Ai pedals, how long it takes to sell used gear nowadays and more!

 

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Episode 376: “Just Stop Playing” ft. Andrew Walsh
#432
07/06/2026

Andrew Walsh joins B-Gow to chat cats, stainless steel frets, staying out of the loop, what it takes to be a “real bass player”, starting vs. joining a band and more!

 

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Episode 375: Back At It
#431
06/26/2026

Couldn't think of a funny or interesting title. Just getting back into the swing of things... 

 

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BONUS PAYTCH: Half Hour of GOWER w/ Daniel Gower
#430
06/01/2026

This is one from the Patreon archives. Sometime in late 2021. Mr. Daniel James Gower joined us to chat about whatever the hell he wanted.

This was originally hidden behind a paywall but we wanted to make sure this was available for all to enjoy.

 

We love you, Big Dan. 


Episode 374: Running the Light w/ Brian Rash-Zeigler
#429
05/08/2026

Friend of the show, drummer of Just In Case, caring father, and talented photographer Mr. Brian Rash-Zeigler joins B-Gow this week! No Kyle this week.

 

We go a lil long on this one. We chat about the importance of having hobbies in your middle age, being Unc, being the only sober one in the room, the local comedy scene, we nerd out about cameras/ photography and moar!!

 

Check out Just in Case and Brian's photography below!

www.jicofficial.com

www.rz-photography.com

 

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Episode 373: Go Family Style
#428
04/27/2026

We chat noiseless P-90 pickups, being too fat for stages, bringing a backup guitar, and Ai song writing.

 

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*BONE-US Episode* "Paytch 391: The Kids Are Alright"
#427
04/24/2026

We're hemmed up again! Brian's been shitting himself and Kyle's teeth are falling out of his head. Episode's gonna be late. Here's a paytch episode from the archives for the main.

 

"We chat GLP-1s, getting jacked, perks of being a "regular", Gen Z being alright, and more!

Thanks for the support

B+K"

 

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Episode 372: Godsmack My Bitch Up
#426
04/10/2026

A lot of cat talk on this one. We also chat about using signature gear over regular gear. When is it cool? When is it whack? We also chat the new Marnio and Linguine movie.

 

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Episode 371: Brandishing My ED... See?
#425
04/06/2026

We chat about knives, importance of gear in YOUR TONE, dieting, Kyle's Kar Korner, proper lawn care, guitar setups vs upgrades, and more!

 

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Episode 370: Too Late Too Furious
#424
03/27/2026

Hey gang, sorry we’re late on this one! Had some family business to take care of… #jammedup

 

This week we catch up on some of Brian's wheelin' and dealin' on OfferUp, Kyle catches some heat, and the boys chat about starting it all over from scratch!

 

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Episode 369: Pocket White Monsters and Zyn
#423
03/06/2026

We chat self defense, guitar build projects, Pokémon inspired rigs, new song ideas for our old band, bozo sound guys, and more!

 

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Episode 368: Gotta Blast!
#422
02/25/2026

We chat fashion faux pas, guitar setups and repairs, more retro gaming, clearing out unused gear, and more!

 

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Episode 366: Game Boy Pocket Pool
#421
02/16/2026

We recap the rest of Kyle's San Diego trip with guitar swap meets, retro gaming stores, classic Italian joints galore!

 

We also chat watches, Kyle's new hobby, and our favorite "live" albums.

 

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Episode 366: Japan Called… They Said You’re Cool
#420
02/06/2026

Kon'nichiwa

Johnny Two Gunz joins the jerks for a rare IRL cast!

We chat guitar repairs, air travel, Johnny's trip to Japan, getting paid for a gig in Diet Cokes, pre-NAMM plans, and more!

 

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Episode 365: NAMM in The Van! NAMM 2026
#419
02/02/2026

We stopped by the 2026 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA before going to BJ's Restaurant. We chat our highlights from the show including Mighty Mite, Walrus Audio, Ernie Ball, Expandoria pedals, Kauer Guitars, Gator Frameworks, and more! T'was a good time! Stoked for next year!

 

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Episode 364: Same Sh!t Different Day!
#418
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

 

We chat being watch guys now, surprise car expenses, importance of drums in song writing, 2026 goals, and more!

 

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Episode 363: Keep the ASS in XXXmASS
#417
12/23/2025

Yea that's a great title for metrics. But c'mon you already know who dis is!

 

We chat a bit of the holiday hustle & bustle, recording bass, wheeling and dealing amps, and more!

 

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Episode 362: NAMMIT 2026
#416
12/11/2025

I guess this is growing up...

 

Have we used this title before? Well fuck it we hitting em again!! We chat more cameras, losing weight by switching to turkey dogs, being content creators, SPAM and NAMM. 

 

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Episode 361: Midlife Crisis Actor
#415
12/01/2025

We chat the barrier to entry on hobbies, dressing like a bozo, cheap camera gear, Black Friday deals and more!

 

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Episode 360: I Deed It
#414
11/21/2025

We discuss the importance of mixing a song, Kyle’s cam gurl setup, toss some insults around, debate the best beginner guitar amp, and moar!

 

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Episode 359: Dumpin’ Clipz
#413
11/14/2025

Dump em if you got em!

 

We chat things and stuff and we bitch about Ai. 

 

 

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Episode 358: Foxcatcher? I Hardly Know Her! ft. Alex of CopperSound Pedals
#412
11/07/2025

Kyle wrote that title not Brian. He's hack. What're you gon' do?

 

Alex Guaraldi from CopperSound Pedals joins us this week.

 

We catch up a bit, talks about the new Foxcatcher V2 pedal, and discuss the saturation of dirt pedals in the market, and more!

 

Check out more about CopperSound Pedals and the Foxcatcher V2!

https://www.coppersoundpedals.com

 

 

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Episode 357: Tolley TOANZ ft. Sean Tolley(Clarity Recordings)
#411
10/31/2025

Goin loooooong this week!

 

The return of Mr. Sean Tolley from Clarity Recordings in San Diego, CA. We catch up on his music career, nerd out on gear, reminisce about the glory days, he gives tips on how to get the best out of your own recordings, tips for taking your songs to a mixing engineer, and more!

 

Check out Sean's studio and bands!

 

https://clarityrecordings.com

https://stereosummer.bandcamp.com/

https://nothingsacred.bandcamp.com/album/foundation

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Episode 356: HalloWIENERS ft. Johnny Two Gunz
#410
10/22/2025

Johnny Two Gunz joins Brian at Jerk Central West!

 

They chat getting healthier, getting older, trials of starting a new band, enjoying nature, The Simpsons, pet peeves, and more!

 

 

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Episode 355: Jugged Up BOSS
#409
10/10/2025

Kyle lets up all know what he's been watching, Brian wants to start an Eddie Money cover band, the boys talk their favorite Double D's, and chat about Y2K!

 

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Episode 354: Guitar Necklace
#408
10/06/2025

This week we discuss having too members in a band, is guitar becoming an accessory on stage, IEM mixes, bringing a backup guitar for live shows, and more!

 

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Episode 353: Spag Balls and Hot Dog Flavored Water
#407
09/26/2025

I "released" this episode yesterday buuut... I forgot to upload the actual episode file. Jeez... anyway.

We chat our go to headphones for recording, if "Catcher In The Rye" sucks or not, a new joint venture, we chat class vs trash, and more!

 

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Episode 352: Bring it In. Shut it Down.
#406
09/16/2025

We chat DIY recordings, micing acoustic guitars, getting strap on, new ways of writing lyrics, and moar!

 

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Episode 351: Having a Schmag
#405
08/26/2025

Just rippin heaters.

 

We chat guitar maintenance, playing a new genre, soda in can vs bottle, Bruce Springsteen, and more! 

 

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Episode 350: Bald C*nt
#404
08/17/2025

What a title... hahaha. Have you seen the superman movie?

 

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Episode 349: YASS KANG!!!
#403
07/16/2025

We chat being drenched, new DAWs, the Nintendo Switch 2, and more.

 

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Episode 348: A Kyle’s Heel
#402
07/04/2025

Sorry I'm back uploading the episode. Maybe Kyle will come in and add his own description.

 

But yea this week we chat spending money on video gear, buying presets yay or nay?, keeping it tight, locking it in, and dumpin' em out!!

 

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Episode 347: Check Mate, M8!
#401
07/02/2025

Sh!t Impressions, we forget our checkbooks, breaking your neck to play a 64 at the store, and literally nothing else.

 

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