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The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast

The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast

Written by: Ryan "Fluff Bruce Mike Squires
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Join Ryan "Fluff" Bruce and Mike Squires for an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the world of professional music, content creation, and the gear that powers it all. Building on the legacy of the Riffs, Beards & Gear YouTube channel, Ryan and Mike skip the marketing fluff to bring you honest conversations about gear, guitars, the Music Industry and more!

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Episodes
  • Episode 16 - Expensive Guitar Mods, Stock Pickups We Like and Bass Guitars

    Episode 16 - Expensive Guitar Mods, Stock Pickups We Like and Bass Guitars
    Nov 10 2026

    Does an expensive guitar make you think twice about modifying it? This week, we talk about the hesitation to customize a pricey instrument—even when a few changes could make it feel more like your own. We also get into stock pickups we love, the ones we’d swap out, and the different sounds and personalities of bass guitars.

    A conversation about tone, tinkering, and deciding what to keep or change.
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    39 mins
  • Episode 15 - Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, DOWN)

    Episode 15 - Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, DOWN)
    Oct 26 2026

    Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and DOWN joins us to talk tone, gear, and being willing to try whatever gets him the sound he wants. We get into using Kemper and Quad Cortex rigs in place of real amps when the situation calls for it, active versus passive pickups, tuning down, and old Charvel guitars.

    From his approach to digital gear to the instruments that have stuck with him, there’s plenty here for anyone who loves heavy riffs and talking gear.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 14: High Gain Doc, Travel Nightmares & New Gear Days

    Episode 14: High Gain Doc, Travel Nightmares & New Gear Days
    Oct 5 2026

    This week, we go behind the scenes of making The History of High Gain, share the travel nightmare that was getting to and from Sweetwater to make it happen, and celebrate a new guitar day for Fluff.

    From high-gain history to travel chaos and fresh gear, there’s plenty to catch up on.

    What’s your worst travel horror story—and what guitar did you pick up most recently? Let us know in the comments!
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    54 mins
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