The 5 Spot
The 5 Spot is a Back Stage Pass exclusive where guests respond to five bassist callouts with rapid-fire, first-reaction answers. In just a few moments, you get a revealing glimpse into how great players think about tone, time, feel, and the art of serving the music.
The 5 Spot: Ed Breckenridge (Thrice)
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.
The 5 Spot: Mark Johnson (The Unfaithful Saints)
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.
The 5 Spot: Rudy Sarzo
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.