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.

Ryan Roberts talks with bassist, composer, and bandleader Mark Wade about his artistic path and takes a deep dive into his latest recording, New Stages.

Thrice bassist Ed Breckenridge joins Ryan Roberts to discuss coming to the bass during the band’s early days, the influences that shaped his approach to tone and feel, and how Thrice continues evolving creatively on their twelfth album Horizons West.

Darren Sacks joins The Bass Shed Podcast to discuss orchestral auditions, rhythmic precision, and building a system for accelerated growth. From hearing the Boston Symphony at sixteen to designing his Double Bass Audition Accelerator, Darren shares what truly separates good playing from audition-ready performance.

Ben Suarez didn’t start on bass — he started in hip-hop. In this episode, he shares how freestyling and performing as a rapper shaped his sense of rhythm long before he ever picked up the instrument. From beginning bass at 20 to building The Hip Snacks in Denver, Ben talks about developing identity through experience, serving powerful vocals without overplaying, and trusting a non-linear musical path rooted in artistry, craft, and culture.

Dr. Sean Young, Professor at UC Irvine and lifelong bassist, joins The Bass Shed Podcast to explore the intersection of music, psychology, culture, and technology. A deep conversation on jazz, improvisation, pain perception, and why music remains a fundamentally human experience.

Ryan talks with double bassist Trish Imbrogno about leaving the orchestral path to rebuild her musical life in bluegrass and Americana, retraining her ear and time feel while finding sustainability, community, and voice beyond the page.

Australian-born, Brooklyn-based bassist and songwriter Georgia Weber joins Ryan Roberts to discuss her EP Big In Japan, reflecting on loss, imperfection, expat life in New York, and blending jazz with poetic storytelling.

Ryan Roberts talks with luthier and pickup builder Bud LeCompte, founder of LeCompte Basses, about his path from player to builder, tone shaping, pickup design, and the philosophy behind crafting instruments that truly serve musicians.

Ryan Roberts talks with bassist and educator Chris Hornung about rock’s roots in blues, country, and Tin Pan Alley, its cultural impact on youth, and how industry shifts, MTV, and key artists shaped the genre’s enduring legacy.

Legendary rock bassist Rudy Sarzo reflects on his Cuban roots, discovering American music after seeing The Beatles, joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band, life on tour with Quiet Riot, and the unifying power of rock.

Bassist Lawrence Haber shares his journey from New Jersey roots to sessions and songwriting, discussing ’90s influences, groove, articulation, work with Music Together and Ready or Yacht, and his new single “Gia.”

Bassist and educator Steve Billman joins Ryan Roberts to discuss rhythm studies, odd meters, South Indian influences, teaching at LACM, his band Odd Dogs, and a career spanning jazz, fusion, and contemporary music.

Bassist David Dyson shares his journey from D.C. beginnings to touring with Walter Beasley and New Kids on the Block, blending funk, jazz, and Go-Go while building a career as a performer, MD, and solo artist.

Bassist and educator Steve Rosati joins Ryan Roberts to discuss gear, flatwound strings, diverse influences from jazz to rap, teaching philosophy, and the realities of building a sustainable career as a working musician.

Guitarist, composer, and MD Nomad shares insights from a career spanning tours, hit records, and film scoring, discussing work with Stevie Wonder, Babyface, and major soundtracks, plus life behind the scenes.

Bass legend Oskar Cartaya joins Ryan Roberts to share his journey through Latin jazz, funk, and sessions with artists like Herb Alpert and Spyro Gyra, plus his passion for mentoring young musicians.

Bassist Gary Wicks joins Ryan Roberts to discuss a versatile career spanning jazz, pop, and orchestral work, from touring with The Manhattan Transfer to performing with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and more.

Bassist Matt Krahula discusses his path from New York’s scene to Honolulu, touring with Henry Kapono, balancing sideman work and songwriting, and building a versatile career across folk, rock, and Hawaiian music.

Folk duo Misner & Smith join Ryan Roberts to discuss their album All Is Song, sharing their songwriting process, six-year journey to completion, and how themes of connection, growth, and reflection shaped the record.

Bassist and educator Peter Dominguez discusses jazz history, mentorship with legends Richard Davis and Milt Hinton, and his work shaping future bassists through teaching, performance, and major bass conferences.

Veteran bassist Frank Canino shares insights from a career spanning jazz, Latin, rock, and blues, discussing his influences, evolving technique, work with major artists, and navigating decades in the music industry.

New York bassist Andrew Ryan discusses his work with genre-blending trio 9 Horses, his distinctive approach to double bass, production insights, and navigating the city’s competitive classical, jazz, and folk scenes.

Fretless bass master Mark Egan discusses his five-decade career in contemporary jazz, studio work with artists like Sting and Joan Osborne, and the signature sound that shaped countless recordings and soundtracks.

Amsterdam-born bassist Joris Teepe reflects on three decades in New York, leading his own groups, recording extensively as a leader and sideman, and building a career across acoustic and electric bass.

Virtuoso bassist Tom Kennedy shares stories from his career with legends like Freddie Hubbard and Michael Brecker, reflecting on jazz mastery, musical influences, and his work as both sideman and solo artist.