The Bass Shed Podcast
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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.
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EP 148 - Ed Breckenridge (Thrice)
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.
EP 146 - Ben Suarez (The Hip Snacks)
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.
EP 145 - Mark Johnson - The Unfaithful Servants
Bassist Mark Johnson of Unfaithful Servants talks serving the song, time feel, and longevity, then breaks down the band’s new album Fallen Angel and the thoughtful musicianship behind it.
EP 132 - Gary Wicks (The Manhattan Transfer, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, John Williams)
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.
EP 130 - Sam Misner & Megan Smith (Recording artist Misner & Smith)
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.
EP 127 - Andrew Ryan
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.
EP 1 - Nadav Peled
Ryan Roberts sits down with guitarist and bandleader Nadav Peled to discuss his musical journey from Israel to New York, the Ethiopian-influenced sound of The Ambessa Orchestra, and exploring global traditions through jazz and groove.
