Guillotines & Guitars

Starting off with another live and uncut Facebook Live show, we talk with fans live about the early days of MTV, when they played nothing but music videos, and some of the themed shows they had until they made the switch to regular "reality" styled shows. Switching gears in the second half, it's all about strange and unique gravesites, including one that had a window installed for a...

Join us as we recorded our first Facebook Live segment, comparing our favorite 90's music with those of the viewers in real time!  We had so much fun doing this one and look forward to making a habit of it! In our Guillotines segment, we discussed the Blair Witch Project! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at...

This episode definitely goes from one extreme to the other, from the wholesome and lovable Randy Travis, to the notorious Charles Manson. Randy Travis released a new song, thanks to the latest in AI technology, recreating his voice in a nearly impossible to believe way.  Is it okay to do this?  Some people are completely onboard, while others think it's a bit unethical. On the other side of t...

The passing of O.J. Simpson brought the "crime of the century" back to the spotlight.  We'll talk about the case, and some of our memories from that time. On the flip side of the coin, the Guillotines and Guitars coin to be exact, we'll talk about the latest major milestone for the legendary band, Journey! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.yo...

Today we'll discuss the band Blackberry Smoke, and their late drummer, Brit Turner.  For our guillotines topic after the break, it's on to Ronald DeFeo Jr, who was convicted of killing his father, mother, two brothers and two sisters in Amityville, NY. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.gu...

In the first half of this show, we discuss the infamous Jim Jones and his ability to lead and entire group of almost one thousand people to make a pretty gruesome decision. A little after the 30 minute mark, we shift gears to talk about the band, The Eagles, and their upcoming farewell tour.  Will it be the end for good, or will they take another 14 year vacation?  Immediately after we recorded th...

Join us for this show as we talk about some of our favorite pirates and pirate stories, and the music and life of the great Bob Marley! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.guitars@gmail.com Thanks for listening to our podcast!

In this episode we'll remember country music icon, Toby Keith during our guitars topic.  For guillotines, a heated discussion erupts while talking about "The Conjuring", and discrepancies between the movie and documents surrounding the stories. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.guita...

For our first topic we ask the question, what are some popular mythical creatures?  Which ones could actually exist today or in recent history?   After the break, we'll go around the table to talk about our favorite 70's rock bands.  Did we name any of yours? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillot...

Today we talk about a couple of controversial characters, Gypsy Rose and Corey Feldman!  Both have pretty incredible backstories, and both are known for 'acting'.  But what parts are real, and what parts are staged?   Gypsy's story made headlines for having the public fooled into believing she had severe illnesses her entire life, but what part did she play in that, and for how long...

After coming back from just a short break, the rust makes itself present as we completely lose ourselves occasionally!  Ever happen to you?  Happened to us one time, here's proof!  In this episode we try our best to stay on topic while talking about the notorious Jack the Ripper, and then the original 27 Club member, blues legend Robert Johnson! As always, there are several soundbites that ha...

Cheers to 2024!  In this episode we'll bring in the new year with more great stories and lots of laughs!   As always, our show is broken up into two topics, where we flip a coin to figure out which topic goes first.  Our "Guitars" topic has us discussing the history of music recording, from vinyl to digital downloads, and our "Guillotines" topic today is The Zodiac Killer....

Merry Christmas from the G&G crew!  Do you have a favorite Christmas song that was covered by a rock band?  How about a favorite Christmas movie?  We have a few of our own, plus a special guest straight from the North Pole joins us for libations! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.guitars@gmail....

Everyone loves a good cover, and we'll look at some of our favorite songs covered by rock bands, or rock songs covered by other artists. We'll also stay on the rock music theme a bit, by discussing our favorite "rockumentaries", movies based on rock bands! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at...

If you could have ANY prop used in a horror movie, what would you choose?  Some of ours might surprise you, some probably not!   And also, lead guitar players are usually the most well known of the guitarists in a famous band, so let's give some love to some of our favorite rhythm guitar players! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. G...

1991 was a pivotal year in rock music, do we mention any of YOUR favorite bands/songs from that year? In this episode we'll also discuss some bizarre unsolved murders you probably haven't heard of! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.guitars@gmail.com Thanks for listening to our podcast!

Welcome back friends!  In this week's show we'll talk about the origins of the Grim Reaper, and the famous "made for tv" band, The Monkees! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guillotines.guitars@gmail.com Thanks for listening to our podcast!

Keeping both topics a little on the spooky side in this episode!  Have you heard of the Salem Witch Trials?  We'll do a little research to learn some things about it that we didn't know!  We'll also talk about some of our favorite horror themed music! And per usual, we'll go way off the rails and reminisce on some of our elementary school days, and who knows what else! Follow u...

Welcome back friends!  On this episode, we spend the first segment talking about South Carolina's infamous Pee Wee Gaskins, who's terror reigned not too far from our studio in Hartsville! We'll also talk about the legendary guitar innovator, Mr. Les Paul!   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Guillotines. Guitars/videos Email us at Guil...

This week we held our first live show, fittingly recorded on Friday the 13th at Kreepy Hollow Haunted House in Bishopville, SC.  Our topics for this show were the "27 Club", artists that passed away at the age of 27, and the history of why the number 13 was considered unlucky.  We also interviewed one of the cast members of the Kreepy Hollow Haunted House, Twisted! Follow us on Facebook,...

It's Halloween!  Coming to you on Hallow's Eve, we'll talk about some of the origins of Halloween and the traditions that have evolved throughout its history!  Our co-host Carrol isn't in the studio, but we'll get him on the phone and see what he has to say too! Then after the break, we educate our younger host on some of the most iconic album covers ever! Follow us on Fac...

Today we discuss topics directly related to our show's name!  Starting with this day/week/month in rock history, and ending with the rise and fall of the guillotine.  We'll talk about a few exciting things some of your favorite artists did on this day, and we'll flip to the other side of the coin to discuss some of the most gruesome means of executions we've ever heard of, and...

Just before we recorded our first show of the new season, we learned, as the rest of the world did, of the passing of Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell, and the legendary son of a son of a sailor, Jimmy Buffett.  We'll tell some of our favorite stories about them, and even make some margaritas! For our Guillotines topic, we dive into urban legends, mainly some of those from our home state of S...

This match is scheduled for one fall!  But it's also the season finale! Our topics tonight center around wrestling music, and tough breaks for a character in a movie.   What would your wrestling intro music be?  We discuss what each of us would like to come out rocking to, along with our guest who happens to be a huge wrestling fan! We'll also talk about a character in a horror movie tha...

  In this episode we talk about Blade and the history that one of our G&G host has with the star of the show. We also pay some tribute to Dimebag Darrell.. The life and history of Dimebag and Pantera. This is the episode that you want to sit back with a cold one and just listen to the topics and let's  learn some history..!! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our Youtube channel: https:...