Episode 1 - Greg Koch

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast, hosted by a couple of guitar playing buddies Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols. Our first guest is none other than the legendary guitar guru himself, Greg Koch.

The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

Plug in and hang out.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome to The No Cover Charge Podcast!
• 0:45 The guitar guru, Greg Koch
• 1:45 Greg’s undeniably joyful guitar playing
• 3:50 The Gristle King has the best merch ever
• 6:40 Greg’s milky Wisconsin roots
• 15:28 Why jazz players hate guitarists
• 18:10 Greg plays guitar every day
• 22:58 Greg’s live instrumentation approach
• 27:24 Greg’s viral riffage
• 33:40 We need more context
• 38:14 Trading solos with Eric Johnson
• 42:05 These are Koch harmonics
• 44:02 Pentatonic scales off of pentatonic scales
• 45:35 Greg’s album, Blues
• 49:18 Exploring tone with the Kochness Monster
• 53:45 Pinky bends to grab your attention
• 54:45 Greg’s guitar wisdom