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No Cover Charge Podcast

No Cover Charge Podcast

Auteur(s): Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols
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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.


Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.


Plug in and hang out.

Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols
Musique
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  • Episode 11 - A Klon Centaur Shootout Like You've Never Heard
    Nov 10 2025

    The holy grail of overdrives takes center stage in this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast! Tyler Larson ( @MusicisWin ) and Jared James Nichols ( @JJNicholsMusic ) put an original Klon Centaur head-to-head with some of the most popular Klon clones on the market—from boutique builds to budget pedals—to find out if anything can match the legendary tone. Expect deep tone talk, epic shootouts, and plenty of guitar geekery (plus the story of how Jared became a dad mid-podcast).If you’ve ever wondered why the Klon is the most hyped overdrive pedal in history—or if the clones can truly hang—this is the shootout you’ve been waiting for. 🎸⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠

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    TIMESTAMPS


    0:00 - The Legendary Klon Centaur Episode Begins... Again


    1:06 - Jared’s Life-Changing Phone Call: Becoming a Dad Mid-Podcast


    3:12 - “Dad Tone” and the Power of Rock


    3:25 - Why Guitarists Obsess Over the Klon Centaur


    4:05 - Jared’s First Encounter with the Klon Back at Berklee

    5:59 – Discovering the Magic of the Original Klon Tone


    6:13 – Tyler’s Pandemic-Era Obsession with Finding a Klon


    7:28 – Why the Klon Is the “Charizard” of Guitar Pedals


    8:02 – Joe Bonamassa’s Gift: The Story Behind Jared’s Klon


    10:26 – The Klon as a Gift and a Legacy


    11:18 – Breaking Down Klon Versions: Silver, Gold, Long Tail, Short Tail


    12:18 – Time to Hear the Real Klon in Action


    13:19 – Clean Tone Test: Fender Princeton vs. Klon Magic


    16:40 – The Sweet Spot: Finding the Perfect Klon Gain Setting


    19:16 – The First Boutique Pedal: Why the Klon Made History


    20:25 – Klon Clone Shootout Setup: OG vs. Modern Imitations


    25:14 – Comparing the Klon to Its Clones (JHS, Acorn, Wampler & More)


    30:08 – High-Gain Madness: Maxing Out the Klon and Clones


    37:12 – How Jared Dials In His Klon for Real-World Playing


    40:13 – Final Thoughts: Do You Really Need a $5,000 Klon?The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.

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    45 min
  • Episode 10 - Dweezil Zappa
    Nov 3 2025

    Guitar legend Dweezil Zappa ( @thedweezilzappa ) joins Tyler Larson ( @MusicisWin ) and Jared James Nichols ( @JJNicholsMusic ) on The No Cover Charge Podcast for an epic deep dive into guitar tone, technique, creativity, and life lessons from growing up Zappa. Dweezil shares rare insights on his dad Frank Zappa’s genius, the art of improvisation, tone chasing, recording tricks, and why the “mad scientist” mindset is the key to musical freedom. Expect jaw-dropping guitar demonstrations, stories from the road, and thought-provoking conversations every guitarist will love.For all things Dweezil, go to https://www.dweezilzappa.comDweezil's fan engagement platform builder: https://www.rewardmusic.comCheck out Jared on tour: https://www.jaredjamesnichols.comSubscribe on Apple Podcasts

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    0:00 - Hey Dweezil!

    1:00 - Building a house, studio, and a new chapter

    3:30 - Dweezil’s YouTube channel and creative freedom

    5:00 - The science behind amp tone experiments

    7:00 - The Sundragon amp test gone wild

    8:50 - How volume changes your playing

    9:50 - Taking breaks and musical resets

    10:50 - Rediscovering inspiration after time off

    11:40 - Dweezil’s guitar fundamentals and interval tips

    13:00 - How to navigate the fretboard with confidence

    15:00 - Turning wrong notes into right ones


    17:00 - Improvisation and the art of risk-taking

    18:00 - “Play your phone number” guitar technique explained

    22:00 - How to create melodies from numbers

    26:00 - Building a personal improvisation system

    30:00 - Expanding your playing with permutations

    33:00 - Using melodic minor and outside sounds

    36:00 - Finding flow and emotional connection on stage

    38:30 - Listening vs. overplaying

    40:00 - What Dweezil learned from his dad Frank Zappa

    42:00 - The story behind “The Black Page”

    44:00 - Jared’s questions from tour

    45:00 - Desert island gear picks

    46:50 - The amp that melts faces

    47:40 - The one pedal Dweezil can’t live without

    49:00 - Favorite recorded guitar tone ever

    50:00 - Inside jokes behind Frank Zappa’s song titles

    53:00 - Tube tone myths and recording reality

    54:30 - Jamming with Steve Vai and Chick Corea

    58:00 - The legacy of Randy Rhoads

    1:02:00 - How Zappa and Rhoads shaped modern guitar

    1:05:00 - RewardMusic.com and empowering independent

    artists

    1:08:00 - Closing thoughts and guitar wisdomThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.

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    1 h et 18 min
  • Episode 9 - Joel Hoekstra
    Oct 28 2025

    Joel Hoekstra has played with everyone from Whitesnake and Night Ranger to Cher and Trans-Siberian Orchestra—and he’s here to tell the stories behind it all. In this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols, Joel breaks down his incredible career path, from Broadway pits in New York to arena stages across the globe. Joel also shares his secrets for longevity, versatility, and surviving the hustle of a professional guitar life. Expect inspiring lessons, guitar nerdery, and some unforgettable stories from one of rock’s most versatile players.


    Pre-save Joel's new single, "The Fall"

    His new album, 'Into the Fade' drops February 2026.


    TIMESTAMPS


    0:00 – Why Joel is the ultimate guitar chameleon


    1:17 – Playing with Whitesnake, TSO, and Night Ranger


    2:56 – Early guitar influences and discovering Angus Young


    4:18 – Learning guitar in a pre-tab world


    6:03 – Growing up blue-collar and developing work ethic


    8:09 – Building a career as a sideman


    10:02 – Breaking into the New York scene


    11:18 – How Joel joined Night Ranger


    13:05 – Broadway gigs and Rock of Ages


    15:44 – Joining Trans-Siberian Orchestra


    17:10 – The genius of Paul O’Neill


    19:05 – Balancing gigs and finding your lane


    20:00 – Inspiring kids through live performance


    21:01 – Fear, stress, and motivation


    22:03 – Playing with Cher & embracing new styles


    24:16 – Lessons from playing with Foreigner


    27:10 – The Night Ranger guitar team


    29:57 – From Broadway to arenas


    33:00 – Landing the Whitesnake gig


    36:00 – Finding purpose and artistic balance


    37:01 – Advice for young players


    38:05 – Full-circle moments and staying open-minded


    40:24 – Handling pressure and last-minute gigs


    45:04 – Managing anxiety and performance stress


    47:08 – Collaborating with legends like Satriani and Schenker


    49:19 – Thoughts on online trolls and staying positive


    51:01 – Joel’s tapping and legato fundamentals


    57:24 – The art of phrasing and “money notes”


    1:01:34 – Joel’s new album From the Fade


    1:03:06 – Closing thoughts & gratitude


    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751


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    The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.

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    1 h et 4 min
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