Podcast
The Flatpicking Podcast
Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss all things flatpicking and bluegrass guitar. Technique, Gear, Players, and more.
- Episodes
- 14
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 7 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
14 episodes, newest first
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41 min
#14 Flatpicking in the UK with Charlotte Carrivick
Episode 14
Show notes
Special guest Charlotte Carrivick joins the pod to discuss flatpicking in the UK and building solo flatpicking arrangements.
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1 hr 9 min
#13 Heavy Strings and Hand Injuries
Episode 13
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' recovery status, playing with heavy strings, and many other flatpicking topics
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53 min
#12 Tony Rice and Beyond with Jon Stickley
Episode 12
Show notes
Hayes and special guest Jon Stickley discuss Tony Rice's New Acoustic music, the evolution of John's Trio and teaching flatpicking online!
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1 hr 7 min
#11 Economy Picking for Bluegrass
Episode 11
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.
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1 hr 28 min
Flatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)
Episode 10
Show notes
Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!
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1 hr 4 min
Millenials and Gen Z are Ruining Bluegrass
Episode 9
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.
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1 hr 16 min
#8 How To Practice Bluegrass Improvisation
Episode 8
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.
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1 hr 7 min
#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant Dresnok
Episode 6
Show notes
Special guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.
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1 hr 4 min
#7 Rosewood or Mahogany?
Episode 7
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss the merits of various tonewoods, brands, and guitar building conventions in the world of flatpicking!
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1 hr 1 min
#5 - A Flatpicking Disaster
Episode 5
Show notes
Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss Hayes' recent finger injury, and investigate ways to practice and play guitar without the use of all fingers.
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1 hr 1 min
#4 - Right Hand: Open or Closed
Episode 4
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss various options for the right hand in flatpicking.
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1 hr 14 min
He LOST at Rockygrass
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss Haye's near win at the Rockygrass Guitar Competition and dive into the world of flatpicking contests.
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1 hr 6 min
Guitar Player of the Year
Episode 2
Show notes
Hayes and Eli predict the 2026 IBMA Bluegrasw Guitar Player of the Year, and discuss the benefits of. having a diverse range of musical interests.
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1 hr 23 min
Playing Without a Capo and Tony Rice's Legacy
Episode 1
Show notes
Hayes and Eli discuss playing in D without a capo, the undeniable legacy of Tony Rice, and much much more!
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