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by Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols
The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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- 2 days ago1h 0m
Episode 48 - Boscoe France
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Kentucky slide legend Boscoe France joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unforgettable conversation about guitar, slide playing, blues, Southern rock, and the experiences that shaped his unique style. From learning by ear and playing bars at 13 to sharing stories about B.B. King, Sunny Landreth, PRS guitars, and life as a working musician, Boscoe delivers an inspiring, hilarious, and deeply authentic look at what it means to dedicate your life to music. If you love blues guitar, slide guitar, vintage gear, and incredible musician stories, this episode is for you.Check out Neural DSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge*Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Episode 47 - We Wrote a FUNK Song in 1 Hour
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Write a FUNK song in one hour?! Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols are back with another songwriting challenge—this time diving headfirst into the world of funk guitar.Watch as they build a saucy track from scratch using baritone guitar, choice Neural DSP tones, layered guitar parts, and plenty of questionable musical decisions along the way. You'll get an inside look at how two guitar nerds approach groove, tone, arrangement, and improvisation under a time limit.Plus, stick around for the final track that you can jam along with yourself!New backing tracks are available FREE at https://nocovercharge.com/tracks.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Episode 46 - Mike Seal
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Mike Seal joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for one of the most musical episodes of The No Cover Charge Podcast yet. From jaw-dropping fingerstyle technique and modern guitar phrasing to Telecasters, Whammy pedal tricks, session work, touring with Jerry Douglas, and the making of his new instrumental album Danger Ranger, this episode is packed with live jams, guitar nerd deep dives, and inspiring stories.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 3 weeks ago24 min
Episode 45 - A Little Guitar Gift for Jared
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What do you get a guitarist who already has everything? Tyler sets out on a mission to find the perfect housewarming gift for Jared James Nichols, leading to the discovery of one of the wildest vintage guitar pedals ever made—the legendary Roland AP-7 Jet Phaser.After putting the pedal through its paces in the studio, Tyler surprises Jared with the gift, and the two plug it in to hear why this bizarre '70s effect has become such a cult classic. Along the way, expect vintage guitar nerdiness, inspiring tones, guitar jams, and the kind of friendship only gear addicts understand.If you love vintage guitar pedals, guitar tone, classic rock gear, fuzz, phasers, and behind-the-scenes guitar content, this episode is for you.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Jun 29, 202632 min
Episode 44 - Guitar Lessons From Our Guests
🎸 Learn more, get early podcast access, free backing tracks, giveaways, and exclusive lessons at nocovercharge.comWhat happens when you sit down and actually learn from some of the greatest guitar players on the planet? In this episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols revisit unforgettable lessons and licks from guests like Greg Koch, Paul Gilbert, Mary Spender, Tommy Emmanuel, and Trey Hensley. From blues bends and fingerstyle grooves to creative phrasing concepts, these are the guitar lessons none of us can stop thinking about. Plus, let's celebrate a huge milestone—100,000 YouTube subscribers! 🎉Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Jun 22, 202642 min
Episode 43 - Inside Tyler Bryant's DREAM Studio
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Bryant joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for one of the most unique No Cover Charge episodes yet. Instead of a traditional interview, the guys head to Tyler Bryant's incredible Crosstie Studio in Nashville and build a brand-new song from scratch.Watch the songwriting process unfold in real time as riffs turn into arrangements, solos get traded, tones are dialed in, and three friends chase inspiration together. Along the way, Tyler gives a tour of his Grammy-winning studio, shares production insights, and shows how great records come together.If you're into guitar, songwriting, recording, music production, Nashville musicians, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, or just watching great players create music together, this episode is for you.Download and jam over the song we made in this episode in the No Cover Charge app!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Jun 15, 202635 min
Episode 42 - Rock is NOT Dead... Here's PROOF
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.In Episode 42 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols talk life on the road, the reality of being a modern touring musician, writing riffs that actually work on stage, and why live rock music is still thriving in 2026. Jared breaks down riffs from his new album Louder Than Fate, shares songwriting insights, and the guys jam through ideas before they bring them to the stage at the Basement East in Nashville, TN. Plus: tour stories, Hendrix-inspired riffs, guitar nerdery, live performance footage, and another NCC App giveaway featuring gear straight from Jared's personal stash.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Jun 8, 202626 min
Episode 41 - A Nashville Guitar Store Tour
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols hit the road for a full-on Nashville guitar safari, exploring some of the coolest guitar shops in Music City in search of weird vintage guitars, hidden gems, legendary amps, and dangerously tempting gear. From rare Flying Vs and double-necks to Hello Kitty guitars, vintage Juniors, Jaguars, and bizarre custom builds, this episode is packed with guitar nerd heaven, hilarious moments, and nonstop jams.Featuring stops at iconic Nashville guitar shops, unexpected finds, gear talk, vintage tones, and plenty of chaos along the way.Check out the mics used in this episodeThank you to Roswell Pro Audio for sponsoring this episode.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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