web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:26:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Grade 43 - Episodes Tagged with “Interview” https://www.grade43.com/tags/interview Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. en-us episodic A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars kalimar and brian 2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. yes guitar, grade 43, guitar, life, grade43 kalimar and brian kripowicz@gmail.com Episode 19: Pent Up Demand - An Interview with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar https://www.grade43.com/19 9eb9f241-651a-48a3-99d8-e18ee2d24f72 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 kalimar and brian 19 Pent Up Demand - An Interview with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar full kalimar and brian Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. 1:29:42 yes Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year! Grab Eric's book: www.pentaguitar.com and use the discount code: GRADE43 Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year!

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]]> Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year!

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]]> Episode 17: Hum a few bars: An interview with Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum https://www.grade43.com/17 44270c65-75ea-4b40-90a1-59e4fe579d5d Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500 kalimar and brian 17 Hum a few bars: An interview with Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum full kalimar and brian Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. 1:32:40 yes The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle, podcasting, youtube The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff.
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]]> The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff.
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]]> Episode 16: Play Ball - An Interview with Steve Sterlacci https://www.grade43.com/16 bf34a386-254b-4e4b-aaa5-88210bde5def Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 16 Play Ball - An Interview with Steve Sterlacci full kalimar and brian Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. 1:15:40 yes The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing.

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]]> The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing.

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]]> Episode 14: Sound Reasoning: Music a Different Way with Sekhar Ramakrishnan https://www.grade43.com/14 e2c68eab-0ea6-456f-ad0e-b23b5a6b91d4 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 14 Sound Reasoning: Music a Different Way with Sekhar Ramakrishnan full kalimar and brian Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. 2:22:14 yes You've not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics'splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M's all feature. You need advice about Ohm's, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle You've not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics'splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M's all feature. You need advice about Ohm's, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back.

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]]> You've not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics'splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M's all feature. You need advice about Ohm's, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back.

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]]> Episode 11: Good Cooking - An Interview with Eric Petrus of NOVA Guitars https://www.grade43.com/11 3d34c6e8-ad3b-48a2-97bb-00a93e5a739a Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 11 Good Cooking - An Interview with Eric Petrus of NOVA Guitars full kalimar and brian A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars 1:16:33 yes The guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele's, the crossover between chef'ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle The guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele's, the crossover between chef'ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it.
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]]> The guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele's, the crossover between chef'ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it.
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]]> Episode 10: Hey Joel - An Interview with Chase Bliss Founder Joel Korte https://www.grade43.com/10 66fcdb0c-b69f-466f-a18a-48fb9c3c5658 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 10 Hey Joel - An Interview with Chase Bliss Founder Joel Korte full kalimar and brian A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars 1:02:38 yes The guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader's cousin. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle, pedals, interview The guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader's cousin.
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]]> The guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader's cousin.
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]]> Episode 8: Know Your Self! An Interview with Josh Skaja https://www.grade43.com/8 1fa89a99-a9ab-4532-982b-fd306e0a10d6 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 8 Know Your Self! An Interview with Josh Skaja full kalimar and brian A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars 1:04:25 yes The guys sit down with instructor, writer, and Musical Director Josh Skaja (pronounciation tips inside) to talk about keeping the bowling pins in the air and lessons learned from hard won experience. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle, practice, lessons, The guys sit down with instructor, writer, and Musical Director Josh Skaja (pronounciation tips inside) to talk about keeping the bowling pins in the air and lessons learned from hard won experience.

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]]> The guys sit down with instructor, writer, and Musical Director Josh Skaja (pronounciation tips inside) to talk about keeping the bowling pins in the air and lessons learned from hard won experience.

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]]> Episode 6: Know Your Gear! An Interview with Phil McKnight https://www.grade43.com/6 9a0e8626-149e-4e16-9f9e-397269f884bc Mon, 09 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 kalimar and brian 6 Know Your Gear! An Interview with Phil McKnight full kalimar and brian A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars 1:21:08 yes Kalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear. The guys talk about "Cherry Pie Guy", YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 Opinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links. guitar, lifestyle, gear, KYG, know your gear Kalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear.
The guys talk about "Cherry Pie Guy", YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping.

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]]> Kalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear.
The guys talk about "Cherry Pie Guy", YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping.

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