The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

Episode 12 features Joe Principe. A nearly 30-year veteran of the Chicago punk scene, Joe is bassist and co-founder of melodic punk group Rise Against.

Catch his conversation with host Josh Paul to learn how he got started playing bass, the origins of Rise Against and what inspires their music, how he likes to play, and which gear he uses. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

Episode 11 features Eric “Pik Funk” Smith, a player committed to laying down the thickest and most solid grooves ever since he was a youngster in the church band. His steady rhythm and penchant for the pocket has landed him gigs with numerous major acts, from Shelia E and Janet Jackson to Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. 

Hear Eric tell host Josh Paul all about how he got his start while serving up some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

Episode 10 features James “Hutch” Hutchinson, a session legend whose tasteful grooves can be heard across innumerable recordings from a range of icons that includes Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, and B.B. King.

Hutch sits down to talk with Josh about how he got his start, life in the recording studio, and how he keeps the inspiration to play alive. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more great guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

Episode 9 features Eva Gardner: born and raised by parents in the LA music industry, she understood from an early age what it takes to perform at the highest level. That understanding has informed her journey in the business, whether laying tracks for her own record or backing up huge acts such as Moby and Pink.

In this episode, she catches up with host Josh Paul—who happens to be her old music school buddy—filling him in on how she broke through in the business, what life has been like for her as a touring musician, and, as always, what gear she’s into. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more great guests every week.

The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 

This week’s episode features Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, whose syncopated grooves have helped keep 311 touring and recording on a regular basis since the band’s founding in 1988. Always looking for new sources of inspiration, he continues to find joy in applying his craft to the work of 311 and numerous other collaborations. 

Speaking with host Josh Paul, P-Nut dishes all about his love of the bass and life in a band. And, naturally, there is ample gear talk. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more great guests every week.