WMOT's Ana Lee Talks Nashville Radio, New Artists & Life Behind the Mic

Thomm Jutz: The Gear Behind the Songs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/fan_mail/new] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots!  We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) ⭐️ In this episode, we sit down with one of Nashville's most respected singer/songwriters, producers, guitar player, media composer and genuinely great human, the fabulous and incredibly talented Thomm Jutz. He is celebrated for his profound contributions to American roots, bluegrass, and folk music.  We talk songwriting, producing, sync licensing, guitars, microphones and the realities of making a living in today's music business. Thomm also shares stories from his journey from studying classical guitar in Germany to becoming a sought-after songwriter, producer and composer whose music has found its way into television shows, films and advertising campaigns around the world.  And because we LOVE GEAR, we spend plenty of time talking about the tools of the trade from favorite guitars, microphones and what really matters when you're trying to capture a great performance whether it's live or in the studio.   Whether you are a songwriter, musician, producer, or simply a fan of great storytelling, you'll enjoy this conversation with one of Nashville's most thoughtful and accomplished musical voices.  🎸Topics include:  -Songwriting and collaboration -Producing -Sync licensing for film & television -Favorite guitars and microphones -Studio workflow and recording techniques -Building a career in music -Nashville's songwriting community Originally from Germany and now a longtime Nashvillian, Thomm has built a remarkable career through beautiful songs, outstanding musicianship and a deep love for acoustic music. Thomm is known for his collaboration with other artists and is a cornerstone of Nashville's creative community. With a wide range of co-creative projects with artists such as Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Tammy Rogers (The SteelDrivers), Tim Stafford (Blue Highway), Martin Simpson, John Prine, Billy Strings, Del McCoury, Nanci Griffith, The SteelDrivers, Kim Richey have earned him a reputation as one of the quiet forces behind some of the best music coming out of Music City. His acclaimed albums To Live in Two Worlds, Volumes 1 & 2 (2020)combine ensemble and solo performances; Volume 1 earned a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album.   Featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame's American Currents exhibit (2022-2023), Jutz continues to shape the next generation of songwriters as an instructor of songwriting at Belmont University.  🎶Jutz most current music release is Ring-A-Bellin - April 2026.  💁🏼‍♀️ For more information on Thomm's music, head to his website: https://thommjutz.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thommjutzofficial Instagram:  @thommjutz   Subscribe to Chicks With Gear for more conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, artists and gear lovers.  Chicks with Gear Podcast with Andy Most features conversations about music, musicians, gear, songwriting, interviews and life behind the scenes in Nashville and beyond.  Hosted by Chicks with Gear (Deb Doyle & Julie LaLance) & Andy Most Let us know what you think in the comments  Or email us at: deb@chickswithgear.com julie@chickswithgear.com DM us on Instagram  @chickswithgear   @mostlyslim        #ChicksWithGear #EtiquetteForMusicians #MusicPodcast #FunnyMusicianStories #GearTalk #NashvilleMusicians 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow Chicks with Gear:  Instagram @chickswithgear  Facebook @chickswithgear  Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com  TikTok: @chickswithgear  Instagram: @mostlyslim  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IncWd0jUovE  🎶Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify?  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/support] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots! We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Until Next Time, Don't You Worry About it! If you want to watch the CWG podcast head on over to CWG YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib [https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib] Pick up official CWG and Sisters Wade Revival merch at https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://www.sisterswaderevival.com] Magic Mind https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind [https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind] Follow Chicks with Gear: Instagram @chickswithgear Facebook  @chickswithgear Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg] TikTok: @chickswithgear Instagram: @mostlyslim Want to send us something? email us at: info@chickswithgear.com Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify ... [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg]

Before Your Next Gig...Etiquette for Musicians, St. Patricks' Day Edition

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/fan_mail/new] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots!  We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) In this Chicks with Gear episode, Deb, Julie and Andy celebrate their third St. Patrick's Day episode with another fun Etiquette for Musicians segment - where they tackle your questions, emails, and real-life gig situations - with humor, a little honesty and perspective from years of playing live.  Chicks with Gear Podcast with Andy Most features conversations about music, musicians, gear, songwriting, interviews and life behind the scenes in Nashville and beyond.  Hosted by Chicks with Gear (Deb Doyle & Julie LaLance) & Andy Most Let us know what you think in the comments  Or email us at: deb@chickswithgear.com julie@chickswithgear.com DM us on Instagram  @chickswithgear   @mostlyslim        #ChicksWithGear #EtiquetteForMusicians #MusicPodcast #FunnyMusicianStories #GearTalk #NashvilleMusicians 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow Chicks with Gear:  Instagram @chickswithgear  Facebook @chickswithgear  Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com  TikTok: @chickswithgear  Instagram: @mostlyslim  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IncWd0jUovE  🎶Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify?  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/support] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots! We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Until Next Time, Don't You Worry About it! If you want to watch the CWG podcast head on over to CWG YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib [https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib] Pick up official CWG and Sisters Wade Revival merch at https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://www.sisterswaderevival.com] Magic Mind https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind [https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind] Follow Chicks with Gear: Instagram @chickswithgear Facebook  @chickswithgear Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg] TikTok: @chickswithgear Instagram: @mostlyslim Want to send us something? email us at: info@chickswithgear.com Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify ... [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg]

WMOT's Ana Lee Talks Nashville Radio, New Artists & Life Behind the Mic

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/fan_mail/new] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots!  We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Ana Lee — longtime Nashville radio voice and host at WMOT — joins Chicks With Gear (Deb & Julie from Sisters Wade Revival) and Resident Gear Head Andy Most for a conversation about radio, discovering artists, Nashville’s music scene, and the gear she uses behind the mic. From her years in Los Angeles radio to becoming a trusted voice in Nashville, Ana Lee shares stories from her journey through broadcasting, artist interviews, live music, and what makes great radio connect with listeners. We also talk about the tools of her trade, what she listens for when artists come through, and why staying a true music fan still matters. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with musicians, broadcasters, and industry voices. #ChicksWithGear #AnaLee #WMOT #NashvilleMusic #RadioHost #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #WomenInMusic #TheLocalBrew Learn more about Ana Lee at: https://www.wmot.org/people/ana-lee Hosted by Chicks with Gear & Andy Most Let us know what you think in the comments  Or email us at: deb@chickswithgear.com julie@chickswithgear.com DM us on Instagram  @chickswithgear   @mostlyslim        #ChicksWithGear #EtiquetteForMusicians #MusicPodcast #FunnyMusicianStories #GearTalk #NashvilleMusicians 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow Chicks with Gear:  Instagram @chickswithgear  Facebook @chickswithgear  Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com  TikTok: @chickswithgear  Instagram: @mostlyslim  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IncWd0jUovE  🎶Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify?  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/support] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots! We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Until Next Time, Don't You Worry About it! If you want to watch the CWG podcast head on over to CWG YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib [https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib] Pick up official CWG and Sisters Wade Revival merch at https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://www.sisterswaderevival.com] Magic Mind https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind [https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind] Follow Chicks with Gear: Instagram @chickswithgear Facebook  @chickswithgear Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg] TikTok: @chickswithgear Instagram: @mostlyslim Want to send us something? email us at: info@chickswithgear.com Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify ... [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg]

Robin Ruddy: The Gear and Grit behind her Grammy-Winning Career

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/fan_mail/new] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots!  We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) On this episode of Chicks With Gear, we sit down with Grammy-winning musician, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur Robin Ruddy, a creative force whose Nashville career spans touring, session work, studio ownership, publishing, and a powerful catalog of original music. A sought-after multi-instrumentalist, Robin has performed with global icons including Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Ray Stevens, and many others, bringing her unmistakable musical voice to stages and studios around the world. Robin and her late husband built two cherished Nashville institutions—The Parlor Studio and Best Built Songs Publishing. Today, she carries both forward on her own, leading with the same heart, grit, and creative vision they began together. As an artist, Robin continues to write, record, and perform her own music, including her deeply personal album Healing Happens, created in honor of her late husband and the journey that followed. In this episode, Robin shares the gear that shapes her sound, the stories behind her multi-faceted career, her songwriting and recording process, and the resilience that has fueled her continued evolution as an artist and entrepreneur. It’s a warm, insightful conversation with a musician whose strength, honesty, and creativity shine through every note. Learn more about Robin at: https://www.robinruddy.com/ https://www.parlorproductions.com/ Robin is endorsed by Quilter Labs Hosted by Chicks with Gear & Andy Most Let us know what you think in the comments  Or email us at: deb@chickswithgear.com julie@chickswithgear.com DM us on Instagram  @chickswithgear   @mostlyslim        #ChicksWithGear #EtiquetteForMusicians #MusicPodcast #FunnyMusicianStories #GearTalk #NashvilleMusicians 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow Chicks with Gear:  Instagram @chickswithgear  Facebook @chickswithgear  Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com  TikTok: @chickswithgear  Instagram: @mostlyslim  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IncWd0jUovE  🎶Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify?  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/support] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots! We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Until Next Time, Don't You Worry About it! If you want to watch the CWG podcast head on over to CWG YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib [https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib] Pick up official CWG and Sisters Wade Revival merch at https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://www.sisterswaderevival.com] Magic Mind https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind [https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind] Follow Chicks with Gear: Instagram @chickswithgear Facebook  @chickswithgear Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg] TikTok: @chickswithgear Instagram: @mostlyslim Want to send us something? email us at: info@chickswithgear.com Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify ... [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg]

Top 10 Best-Selling Guitar Pedals of 2025 (Are You Using Any?)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/fan_mail/new] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots!  We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) 👉🏼 Try Magic Mind here: https://magicmind.com/products/mental-performance-shot?snowball=CWGPOD20&utm_campaign=CWGPOD20&utm_medium=magic-makers-tier0&utm_source=snowball&selling_plan=445022342 In this episode of Chicks with Gear & Andy Most (Resident Gear Head),  we break down the Top 10 Best-Selling Guitar Pedals of 2025 — the pedals guitarists actually bought, gigged, and put on their pedal boards this year. From overdrives and delays to must-have utility pedals, we talk about:     •    Which pedals guitarists bought the most in 2025     •    Which ones deserve the hype     •    Surprises we didn’t expect Hosted by Chicks with Gear Topics include guitar pedals, effects pedals, pedalboard setups, tone trends, and gear buying habits in 2025. Let us know in the comments: Which pedals are YOU using — and which one surprised you the most? Or email us at: deb@chickswithgear.com julie@chickswithgear.com DM us on Instagram  @chickswithgear   @mostlyslim        #ChicksWithGear #EtiquetteForMusicians #MusicPodcast #FunnyMusicianStories #GearTalk #NashvilleMusicians 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow Chicks with Gear:  Instagram @chickswithgear  Facebook @chickswithgear  Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com  TikTok: @chickswithgear  Instagram: @mostlyslim  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IncWd0jUovE  🎶Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify?  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2332519/support] ✨ We are an affiliate for Magic Mind! ✨ As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission if you purchase Magic Mind with the link below. Try it for yourself and get 20% off your first order with our link at no extra cost to you or 48% off a subscription! If you don't like it within 100 days of purchase you can return it to Magic Mind for a full refund even if you drank all the shots! We only recommend products we genuinely use and love. (This Paid Link Supports the Channel) Until Next Time, Don't You Worry About it! If you want to watch the CWG podcast head on over to CWG YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib [https://www.youtube.com/@chickswithgear-tw5ib] Pick up official CWG and Sisters Wade Revival merch at https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://www.sisterswaderevival.com] Magic Mind https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind [https://www.instagram.com/magicmind/?hl=en@magicmind] Follow Chicks with Gear: Instagram @chickswithgear Facebook  @chickswithgear Website: https://www.sisterswaderevival.com [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg] TikTok: @chickswithgear Instagram: @mostlyslim Want to send us something? email us at: info@chickswithgear.com Want to find Sisters Wade Revival and Andy Most's music on spotify ... [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0x3nHkDKmAxnAYxBbRyQbw?si=QkGPh9bmRHOxVAk3tjPRJg]