No Cover Charge Podcast

Episode 42 - Rock is NOT Dead... Here's PROOF

Join the NCC App for free! [https://nocovercharge.com] 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 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgleKExKzncMWSeSqe6?si=a22394d8374542a1] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nocoverchargepodcast/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocoverchargepod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579811813164] 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, 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.

Episode 41 - A Nashville Guitar Store Tour

Join the NCC App for free! [https://nocovercharge.com] 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 episode [https://bit.ly/RoswellProAudio] Thank you to Roswell Pro Audio for sponsoring this episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgleKExKzncMWSeSqe6?si=a22394d8374542a1] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nocoverchargepodcast/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocoverchargepod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579811813164] 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, 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.

Episode 40 - Showing Each Other Our Licks

Join the NCC App for free! [https://nocovercharge.com] Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more. Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols trade their favorite guitar licks, riffs, bends, tapping ideas, and “how did you DO that?” moments in one of the most fun episodes of the No Cover Charge Podcast yet. From Metallica and Zeppelin to Jerry Donahue, Satriani, blues phrasing, harmonic minor madness, and guitar nerd rabbit holes, this episode is packed with techniques you’ll want to steal immediately. Plus: a Danelectro guitar giveaway winner is revealed, behind-the-scenes stories, jam sessions, and plenty of chaotic guitarist energy along the way. Check out NeuralDSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge* [https://bit.ly/NEURALnocovercharge] Thanks to NeuralDSP for sponsoring this episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgleKExKzncMWSeSqe6?si=a22394d8374542a1] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nocoverchargepodcast/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocoverchargepod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579811813164] 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, 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.

Episode 39 - Paul Gilbert

Join us in the NCC App for free [https://nocovercharge.com] Sign up free for early access to podcasts, lessons, backing tracks, and more. In episode 39 of the No Cover Charge Podcast, Paul Gilbert stops by, straight off the tour bus... and gives us everything. Guitar legend Paul Gilbert sits down with Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unfiltered hour of guitar wisdom, tone talk, and live playing. Paul breaks down his evolving approach to melody vs. shred, life-changing moments on stage with Mr. Big and Racer X, plus the one technique he says most players are completely missing, and so much more. This episode is required viewing for any guitar player. Expect deep dives into Paul's entire pedal board (including that legendary vintage flanger), stories from the Racer X days, joining Mr. Big and learning to shut up for a year, how emotion and anger show up in your playing, and why BB King was telling the truth every time he picked up a guitar. Plus — live playing, lick breakdowns, and a crash course in why melody and shred don't have to fight each other. If you love guitar, this one's essential viewing. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgleKExKzncMWSeSqe6?si=a22394d8374542a1] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nocoverchargepodcast/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocoverchargepod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579811813164] 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, 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.

Episode 38 - Mary Spender

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mary Spender joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for a deep dive into songwriting, touring, performance anxiety, fingerstyle guitar, and the realities of building a music career online. Mary performs a brand-new unreleased song from her upcoming album, shares wild open mic stories from New York City, talks about finding her authentic voice as an artist, and swaps legendary John Mayer-inspired guitar stories with the guys. This episode is packed with live jams, guitar nerd discussions, honest conversations about creativity, and plenty of laughs from three musicians who genuinely love the craft. If you’re into acoustic guitar, fingerstyle playing, songwriting, touring life, or artist conversations with real chemistry, this episode is for you. Check out Neural DSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge* [https://bit.ly/NEURALnocovercharge] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-cover-charge-podcast/id1837018751] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1etwgleKExKzncMWSeSqe6?si=a22394d8374542a1] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/nocoverchargepodcast/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocoverchargepod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579811813164] 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, 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.