Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

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Welcome to Season 5! Listen in on Greg Koch's conversations with his guitar-hero friends. Every episode Greg unleashes his fiendish humor and unique perspective as "one of the most famous unknown guitar players in the world", asking his often-famous musical friends the questions that we all want to know the answers to! Each episode is brought to you by Fishman and Wildwood Guitars

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  • 1000 Watt
    Must Listen!
    If you are a guitar player who is looking for informative, inspiring and entertaining content then look no further. Chew the Gristle with Greg Koch!
  • Andy1911-45
    Outstanding guests - needs to let them talk
    Greg is an entertaining guy and great player. He formats the show kind of like a conversation, which works until you have been listening for awhile and heard all of his stories/complaints/comments over and over again. He sets up his question, answers his own question, then we get to listen to the guest.
  • Guitars Ruin Lives- Josh
    The best Guitar podcast!
    Greg is not a legend. He is THE legend! The best host leaves no moment unsharpened with guests you wish you’d heard of years ago. The most entertaining, fluff-free guitar podcast to tickle your eardrums. 10/10 would recommend!
  • TaylorPlayer
    Great stuff
    Greg is one of my favorite players so I was happy to find his podcast. I am thoroughly enjoying every episode. Keep up the good work Greg. Thanks!
  • Marsupial Music
    Chewing The Gristle
    Greg Koch, guitar maestro, is as engaging in conversation with fellow guitar greats, as he is when he’s tearing up his favorite T-style axes! Love the podcast!
  • Stratoblogster
    Eric Johnson - Jan 2024
    Great one, Greg!! You guys were able to share subjects that brought EJ out of the fatigue of another typical interview. Only another great guitarist would have the common experience to do that. Really enjoyable, best EJ hang I’ve heard in awhile. Rivals the Rick Beato stuff.👍👍👍💪🎸GRISTLE!!!
  • Nimble9
    Great show and great interview .
    Love the guitar talk. And welcome back.
  • Don K Kong
    Excellent Podcast..
    Guitarist myself and just a fan of all things guitar! Greg is in my opinion one of the best guitarists to come along and he is funny and who knew he’d be great at interviewing other great guitar players and musicians. I mean I love most if not all the tasty little morsels of guitar intellectualism…. Thanks again Greg you’re a great ambassador to the craft and the Instrument and music. Fan for life! Troy Pretko
  • Jhsams
    Great Musicians Podcast
    Greg, this is a great musicians podcast not just guitar players all who listen can learn something.
  • GuyfromVirginia2017
    Great gear talk!
    ***6 stars*** So good to hear the back-stories.
  • hearingloss
    A plus
    Outstanding podcast for musicians. Love the personal banter about living life as a working guitarist / promoter/ merch guy / van driver / drummer’s Dad, etc. Killer radio voice too. Highly recommended.
  • Dollar Derm
    5 Star Guitar Podcast
    Love this podcast, just started but it is essential for a current guitar player. Great job!
  • 92Esquire
    Great interviewers
    I’ve known of Greg for what seems like forever - I used to gig in northern MI and heard his name back then in the 90’s. I remember hearing about him in guitar magazines, in the Fender Frontline, and on the early internet. Truly fearsome guitar player. He’s also a very good conversationalist. These interviews have gotten helped me to get to know so many fantastic musicians that I would otherwise never get to hear from. Fantastic podcast!
  • they call me Bud
    One thing is obvious …
    This man loves the guitar and loves anything that has anything to do with the guitar!
  • Al_in_IL
    Honest, Refreshing, and a helluva lot of fun!
    Greg has a great approach to interviewing guitar players of all ilks. And they’re all so happy to do it!
  • crm2272
    Could be better
    Interesting. But horrible, frustrating audio. I found it hard to listen to.
  • mapquest is junk
    Snarkolicioussness
    Such a great and comfortable insight into the world of being a musician. Honest from the heart with just enough butter on that bread
  • @Ejaymo
    Wicked
    Greg is a wickedly talented musician and funny. If it wasn’t for beer here in Wisconsin, Greg would have made Milwaukee famous. Right now it’s a tie.
  • nh smitty
    Great podcast
    Love it!
  • maeman89
    This Podcast!❤️
    We all know Greg Koch is one of the finest Tele Players around! I love his playing and interview style! By the way Greg thanks for showing love to my home town SATX (San Antonio,TX) in some of your interviews! I hope to catch you ‘round these parts! Keep up the great work!
  • Debberson
    Where are the women?
    I love this podcast because it’s entertaining and informative. Greg interviews great players but I’ve only given three stars because women players are severely underrepresented. Of the 64 episodes only one, Jennifer Batten, is included. There are some great women players out there so I hope Greg reads this and changes his tune. Pun intended.
  • Benny Kuna
    Gristle for Sustenance
    During the pandemic (and onward) there was food, music, guitar, and of course gristle. These were the things of necessity. And from them came life. Thank you and please continue!
  • shrapnelrex
    Great podcast
    Recently subscribed and working my way through the back catalogue. THANK YOU for taking the extra time to write the time index in each episode description! I wish more did this!
  • tleachhsv
    Love The Show
    I have been playing guitar since 1967. I love the guitar and belong to a bunch of Facebook groups and the Tele group, so I am always turned on. This podcast goes into the soul and heart of guitar playing, but also dives into the technology and practical discussions. Greg’s interview style gives the subject guitarist plenty of time and respect, but also brings his own knowledge and experience into the show. I love these podcasts and have even picked up some great hints and tips. I am just a hobbyist, but this show makes me feel like I am part of a brotherhood, even though vicariously. Great job, Greg. Great show!
  • lukfier
    Gil Paris
    Enormously entertaining, as usual! First of all you have a great speaking voice, Greg. Complemented by a superior wit just makes for great entertainment. So glad I just now got onto your podcast. Been a huge fan since the Shufflaires down at Rosies (insane that Rosies is still alive and well). LOVE IT !!!!
  • Roy Dyer
    Fantastic
    If only there was a place where you could hear Arlen Roth and Greg Koch discuss Roy Buchanan. That would surely deserve five stars.
  • Tim Toaster
    Not just for guitar people
    On top of being a remarkable guitar player Mr. Koch is a very entertaining and knowledgeable guy. The guests range from players to producers to educators all of whom have interesting conversation, stories and insight to spare. There is enough gear talk for gear heads to get into but that isn’t the whole show. I’m a bass player in a working band and I find the show to be entertaining and valuable. Check it out. You’ll dig it.
  • BadgerVito
    Wonderful show hosted by a musical genius and true wit
    Greg Koch is a remarkable man. Incredibly gifted musician, storyteller, and standup-level funny guy. These interviews are insightful and fascinating looks into the musical process. I can’t think of a musician I’d rather hear conduct them.
  • Schroff85
    REQUIRED LISTENING if you play, like, or listen to music....
    ESPECIALLY IF YOU PLAY GUITAR.... I moved to Wisconsin over 10 years ago from NYC...and had heard of this guy (that went to school here in my town) with a funny sounding last name....who was the most amazing guitar player/teacher that you’d NEVER HEARD OF.....and it became a kind of Sasquatch sighting thing.....( actually 🤔....he would make a great Sasquatch...Chewing the Gristle and all.....if Sas was SMART, ARTICULATE, an AMAZING PLAYER....and FUNNY AS F@€K!! .... and a couple inches shorter too...😜) But I digress..... Sooo....I somehow always missed his appearances locally (like Sas) But then I found this Podcast.... mind blowing! ....its like sitting down with all of the legendary players and having a beer...and them just spilling their guts on everything and NOT SUGAR COATING the reality of a Life in Music....especially after this CoVid plague..... But still joyful, fun and mesmerizing ..... Just friggin’ listen....
  • R. B. from Denver
    Fantastic and Fun Podcast
    Greg does a fabulous job and always keeps things light and fun yet informative. I always look forward to a new episode.
  • Maximoto98
    Great podcast
    Greg could read the phone book and make it entertaining!
  • Hfrtrsviygfr
    Love Greg’s humor, musical prowess and interesting commentary.
    5 stars!
  • Mark55B
    Guitar Geekery Bliss
    Not only is it fun to listen to because of Greg’s humor, it’s full of great guitar junkie information and goodies.
  • presleyfan1964
    I can dig it!
    long overdue! Greg is a natural!
  • SteveLen71
    Gristle On
    If you’re here you most likely know Greg’s unique sense of humor. All of this comes across in his interviews and he brings it out in his guests too. Listen to the Lukather or Johnny A one for sure. Also, tons of gear talk for the guitar nerd in all of us. Gristle On! Can you dig it?
  • ISU Empl
    A great podcast overall
    Greg brings out the best in all of the guests. His intelligence and attitude invigorates the discussion. If you like Greg’s playing you’ll dig this podcast just as much.
  • RGCaldy
    Next Artist suggest...
    This podcast is awesome love the content and various artists around the biz May I offer a few sugs for the future? Take a look at the swampy bayous of the blues dudes below: Tab Benoit - why no pedals again? Eric Johanson - deep delta roots JP Soars, ask about that 2 string cigar box Damon Fowler - what’s in Fowler’s garage? Haha, Awe ya, can you dig it? Am I right or am I ? GC
  • D-nas XL
    Awesome podcast!
    Long time overdue, Greg is such an entertainer! Great talks, guests...100% recommended!
  • Mr. Dorktackular
    Great podcast for guitarists, musicians and fans
    I have really enjoyed the first handful of episodes on this new podcast from Greg Koch. Greg is always entertaining and has grown into an important and respected figure in the guitarist community as both and player and educator. Deemed ‘a guitarist’s guitarist’ by those in-the-know, he’s a guy that even the stars listen to for inspiration. So it comes as no surprise that he’s in a unique position to interview some of the most successful and brilliant guitarists alive today, and to help guide their conversations through everything from pro musicianship, to what gear they use, to exclusive stories from the road and studio. This is a podcast for anyone who is hungry for insight and entertainment from the world’s top guitar players. I’ve already learned some important lessons from the podcasts and look forward to sponging it up from many more!
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