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Upright Citizens

by Reuben Rogers & Bob DeBoo

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Only Have 15 Minutes? What Pro Bassists Actually Practice

October 6, 2026 · 20 min

You’ve got 15 minutes. Maybe it’s a borrowed bass in a new hall before soundcheck. Maybe it’s your own bass at home, with life about to catch up with you. Either way: what do you actually practice? Bob DeBoo and Reuben Rogers open with a…
How to Learn New Music Fast (And Make It Sound Like You've Always Known It!)

September 1, 2026 · 20 min

You got the call. The music is deep, the deadline is short - you've got maybe a day, maybe a car ride, before you're expected to play it like you've known it for years. In Episode 2 of Upright Citizens, Bob and Reuben break down how…
Why Your Bass Lines Don't Swing (The Ron Carter Secret!)

August 4, 2026 · 19 min

You're playing all the right notes - the changes, the time, everything. So why does your bass line still feel like it's just not dancing? Bob and Reuben break down the 'one thing' that separates a bass line that swings from one that just…
Should You Practice In All 12 Keys?

July 8, 2026 · 21 min

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Playing with Our Heroes

June 2, 2026 · 32 min

"Any musician always dreams of getting to play with their heroes, and we also have our own unsung personal heroes in our lives as well. Join Reuben and Bob for a candid discussion about what it's like playing with their heroes, and how…

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Leading from the Bass

May 5, 2026 · 17 min

"What does it mean to lead a band from the bass? What's different, what's the same, and what do two professional bassists think about what it takes? Listen in to this discussion about what we really think about being a bass leader..." We…
Be You, Be the Music

April 7, 2026 · 16 min

"Your life is your greatest musical asset - so go live it. In this episode of Upright Citizens, we're talking about why the best thing you can do for your playing might have nothing to do with practicing." We hope you enjoy this…
Mistakes are a Gift

March 3, 2026 · 16 min

"In this episode, Bob and Reuben explore the hidden beauty inside musical “mistakes” - and why the notes we didn’t mean to play might be the ones that move us forward. Through stories and reflection, they invite us to loosen our grip on…
How Much Technique Do We Really Need?

February 3, 2026 · 23 min

"We do need to have good technique to play and say what we hear on the bass - but how much is enough? Can technique go too far, and what is essential? In this episode Reuben and Bob share their thoughts on just how much technique we really…
5 Things We Admire In Our Favorite Musicians

January 6, 2026 · 16 min

"There are always certain traits, habits, or even non-tangible elements that draw us to our favorite people and artists. Find out what those elements are to Bob and Reuben in this episode." If you like Bass - you're in the right place!…
Nurture Your Relationships

December 2, 2025 · 13 min

"Music is all about connection, and nurturing your relationships is so important to keeping those connections happening! Hang with Bob & Reuben today as they discuss their thoughts on staying connected and keeping your relationships…
Bassist Spotlight: Joe Sanders

November 4, 2025 · 35 min

"Bassist extraordinaire Joe Sanders is getting his flowers from the Upright Citizens this time. Nobody plays like Joe, and his writing and collaborations are always incredible. Let's listen and share thoughts on this master!" The UC Joe…

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About the show

Upright Citizens is the podcast where two professional bassists - Bob DeBoo and Reuben Rogers - talk music from the bottom up. Every episode breaks down a real technique, a real recording, or a real story from a career on the road and in the studio, so you walk away with something you can actually put into your hands that day. Expect deep dives on walking bass lines, swing, groove, and tone, interviews with legendary artists, road stories that are actually funny, and straight talk on practicing and listening better. Whether you play upright, electric, or just love the low end, this is where two bass nerds figure it out. New episodes monthly, in audio and video.