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The Tone Mob Podcast

Blake Wyland

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast about guitars, music gear, musicians, builders, restorers, and the personal stories behind the guitar world, with regular external guests ranging from working musicians and gear makers to music-business professionals and media figures. Credible pitches include guitarists, luthiers, gear designers, restoration experts, music-industry advisers, and creators with distinctive expertise or compelling business stories; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 534

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 58.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@tonemob.com

thetonemob@gmail.com

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Host

Blake Wyland - Guitar-world podcast host focused on instruments, gear, musicians, builders, and the people behind them.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on expertise in guitars, music gear, instrument building or restoration, music performance, music media, or the business of music, ideally supported by an established company, notable body of work, or distinctive industry experience.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a specialized guitar, gear, or music business, Developed recognized expertise in instrument building, repair, restoration, or design, Built a meaningful career in music management, touring, content creation, or music media

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Verlinde - The Fretboard Summit, Guitar Events, Print Publishing, Real-world Music Communities, Social Media Fatigue, And Hobbies

Ben Matin - Preserving Vintage Amps And Cabinets, Repairing Tolex And Grill Cloth, Craftsmanship, Restoration, And Repurposing Hammond Equipment

Jeff Leavitt - Locally Sourced Urban Lumber, Guitar Building, Vintage Gear Restoration, Craftsmanship, Repair, And Repurposing Old Equipment

Liz Kamlet - Artist Management, Touring, Online Presence, Co-writing, Music Releases, Contracts, Record Deals, And Independent Music Careers

Dylan McKerchie - Guitar Content, Pickup Building, Community, Beginner Gear, Gear Recommendations, Work-life Balance, And Music-business Sustainability

Recent Topics

Music, Guitars, Guitar Gear, Instrument Building, Music Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Get Off Your Phone and Play Guitar w/ Shelby Pollard of Black Bobbin

October 06, 2026

Shelby Pollard of Black Bobbin is back on the show, and apparently we had some things to work through. This conversation starts with burnout, work/life balance, phone addiction, and the strange exhaustion that comes from being constantly connected. From there, Blake and Shelby wander into the attention economy, social media’s ability to make everyone else’s life look suspiciously perfect, and why it can be so difficult to simply be happy when somebody else is succeeding. Eventually, they ev...

“Don’t Get a Job.” w/ Zoe Jet of Zoe Jet Guitars

September 29, 2026

Zoe’s path into guitar building is a pretty fascinating one. She grew up surrounded by artists, started out as a drummer, dove deep into piano and composition, and at one point thought she might pursue film scoring. Eventually, though, she realized she missed actually making physical things with her hands. A random guitar-building job listing sent her down the rabbit hole, which eventually led to an apprenticeship with Barry Grzebik of Grez Guitars and a job at LMI. From there, she spent yea...

Fugazi on a Six-Figure Martin w/ Jason Verlinde

September 21, 2026

My buddy Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal is back on the show, and this time we’re fresh off the Fretboard Summit in Chicago. I finally made it to the Summit this year, so Jason and I dig into what actually goes into putting on an event like this, why it feels so different from a traditional guitar show, and how they’ve managed to create something that feels less like a convention and more like a gigantic gathering of guitar nerds who actually want to hang out with each other. We tal...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Tone Mob Podcast?

The Tone Mob Podcast is hosted by Blake Wyland. Its publicly listed emails are info@tonemob.com and thetonemob@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Tone Mob Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Tone Mob Podcast: info@tonemob.com and thetonemob@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Tone Mob Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Tone Mob Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Tone Mob Podcast?

The Tone Mob Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on expertise in guitars, music gear, instrument building or restoration, music performance, music media, or the business of music, ideally supported by an established company, notable body of work, or distinctive industry experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a specialized guitar, gear, or music business; Developed recognized expertise in instrument building, repair, restoration, or design; Built a meaningful career in music management, touring, content creation, or music media. Recent guests include Jason Verlinde, Ben Matin, and Jeff Leavitt.

How hard is it to get booked on The Tone Mob Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Tone Mob Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Guitars, Guitar Gear, Instrument Building, and Music Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@tonemob.com

thetonemob@gmail.com

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