Exclusive podcast extras featuring rapid-fire guest reactions, musical insights, and bonus moments you won’t find in the public episode.
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Adam Russell of Story of the Year on A.R.S.O.N., the band’s 25-year evolution, and how returning to their roots while focusing on personal themes shapes his role on bass in a high-energy live band.
Mark Wade reacts to five bassist call-outs, highlighting players who blend tradition, genre, and mastery—offering insight into the musicality, feel, and intent behind truly expressive bass playing.
Ed Breckenridge of Thrice steps into The 5 Spot, giving rapid-fire reactions to five bassists whose playing reflects tone, feel, and the musical instincts that shape his approach to the instrument.
Five legendary bassists. Five distinct teaching philosophies. In this rapid-fire 5 Spot, Darren Sacks reveals which lessons shaped him most — from orchestral precision to musical depth — and how those methods now inform his audition coaching system.
In this members-only 5-Spot segment, Ben Suarez steps into the hot seat for five rapid-fire bassist callouts. From groove architects to genre-blending innovators, Ben reacts in real time — revealing what he values most in tone, time, feel, and serving the song.
In this Podcast Extras clip from Episode 139 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Rudy Sarzo takes a seat in The 5 Spot — a rapid-fire Top 5 driven by instinct, experience, and clarity. A concise, unscripted look at the influences and mindset behind one of rock’s most respected bass voices.
In this Podcast Extras clip from Episode 138 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Lawrence Haber steps into The 5 Spot — a rapid-fire Top 5 with no time to overthink. Quick answers, honest takes, and a candid look at the influences shaping his musical voice.
Trish Imbrogno steps into The 5 Spot for a rapid-fire Top 5, sharing first-reaction takes on five bassists in her musical lane. Insightful, honest, and full of musical perspective that reveals how she listens, learns, and connects across genres.
Mark Johnson of Unfaithful Servants takes on The 5 Spot, sharing rapid-fire, first-reaction thoughts on five bassists—revealing his values around time feel, tone, restraint, and serving the song.