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The SBL Podcast

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    July 13, 2026 · 38 min

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    May 29, 2026 · 28 min

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    May 6, 2026 · 57 min

    Josh Paul’s bass playing has powered everything from the aggressive energy of Suicidal Tendencies to the deep funk grooves of Infectious Grooves. In this conversation with Ian, he breaks down the lines, tone, and gear behind some of his…

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    April 14, 2026 · 22 min

    This band broke the internet… and you’re not ready for who’s behind it.  In this episode, we dig into Angine de Poitrine, where one player is somehow covering guitar and bass at the same time, stacking warped microtonal riffs while the…

  • 216 - This Pedal Made the Internet FURIOUS: The Walrus Mantle

    March 11, 2026 · 52 min

    Scott and Ian dive into the story behind the Walrus Audio Mantle DI, the pedal that somehow managed to make the internet furious. Ian shares why he reached out to Walrus to build it, what he was chasing after years of using boxes like the…

  • 215 - Mike Dirnt and the INCREDIBLE Bass Lines of Green Day

    March 2, 2026 · 51 min

    Ian is joined by Mike Dirnt to break down the bass lines that shaped the sound of Green Day. From “Longview” to “Basket Case,” Mike shares how he builds his parts, what inspired them, and how simple ideas turn into massive, melodic bass…

  • 214 - EllenPlaysBass' Favorite Bass Lines

    February 4, 2026 · 20 min

    Scott sits down with bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to break down some of her favorite bass lines, from iconic grooves like Money by Pink Floyd to Come On, Come Over and more. Ellen shares what makes these lines stand out, how she learns them…

  • 213 - Joe Dart Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines

    January 21, 2026 · 24 min

    What makes a bass line stick with you for life? Joe Dart sits down with Scott to talk through some of his all time favorite bass lines and the songs that shaped his playing from day one, digging into influences like Sly and the Family…

  • 212 - Bass Players to Watch in 2026

    January 5, 2026 · 48 min

    Ian and Sharon start 2026 by putting the focus on bass players you should be paying attention to right now. No throwbacks, no nostalgia, just ten modern players who are shaping the sound of today. They each bring five picks and talk about…

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About the show

If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. Join Scott Devine and Ian Allison from SBL as they dissect every aspect to being a bass player - professional or hobbyist - from basses and gear hacks, to musicianship and gig tips, all the way to mental health and what the future might hold for the music industry.