Backstage Journal Podcast with Rhett Shull

Latest Episodes:

Live From The Tour Van 2: Life On The Road Nov 13, 2019

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In this episode we record from the van on the way to a run of 4 shows opening for Dwight Yoakam. We talk about working in a creative relationship with our spouses and each other, as well as what its like being in a band with family...then things go off the rails.

Let's Talk Gear! Your Questions My Answers Oct 30, 2019

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I get questions about gear all the time, so this week we're doing a Q&A episode answering your gear questions!

100,000 Subscribers & Looking Back At My Biggest Tour Yet Oct 23, 2019

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Its been a few weeks since a podcast has gone up, and in that time quite a bit has happened. My YouTube channel hit 100K subscribers and I completed the biggest tour of my career to date. In this week's episode I sit down with my wife Tilly and discuss what all this means.

Preparing For The Biggest Tour Of My Life (so far) Sep 25, 2019

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This week Im all along and talking about getting ready for the biggest tour I have done so far, I also look back on my experience at Crossroads Guitar Fest with my dad in Dallas TX last week.

Bass Playing For Guitarists & Why You Might Not Need Music School with Philip Conrad Sep 18, 2019

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Philip Conrad and I have been playing together since music school almost 10 years ago, during that time he's become one of my most trusted friends and we have seen quite a bit of change together in our time as musicians. In this week's episode we talk about why you might not need to go to music school, how to approach the bass from a guitarists perspective and Philip's new original project "Kudzu Hill"

Song Writing, Guitars and Cycling with Mary Spender Sep 11, 2019

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One of my favorite parts of being a YouTube creator is the friendships this platform has opened up to me. Mary is one of those people who I can chat with at length about all things musical and more, in this week's episode we do just that.

Making The Move To Nashville with Ross Campbell Sep 04, 2019

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In this week's episode I chat with Ross Campbell about making the move to Nashville from Scotland, as well as what its like making youtube videos while also trying to maintain a career as a working guitarist.

Loud Amps, Les Pauls and Nashville Guitar Stores with Mythos Pedals Aug 21, 2019

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Zach Broyles started Mythos Pedals after years of working at one of Nashville's best guitar stores, Carter Vintage. We talk all things pedals, amps, les pauls and 3d printers...because we're both nerds.

Three Notes That Changed Zapata's Life Forever Aug 14, 2019

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Eric Zapata has been playing guitar with Gary Clark Jr since they were in high school together in Austin TX. In this week's episode we talk about life on the road, Zapata's favorite fuzz pedals and how to continue to grow as a guitar player.

How Jessy Wilson Made Her Own Way In Music Aug 07, 2019

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Jessy and I have been playing together for over 3 years, and in this week's episode we dive deep into her history and the struggles of a black female artist making her own way in the music industry today, as well as what its like writing with superstars and playing with some of her favorite musicians.