Ryan "Fluff Bruce, Mike Squires

The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast

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Join Ryan "Fluff" Bruce and Mike Squires for an unfiltered, deep-dive look into the world of professional music, content creation, and the gear that powers it all. Building on the legacy of the Riffs, Beards & Gear YouTube channel, Ryan and Mike skip the marketing fluff to bring you honest conversations about gear, guitars, the Music Industry and more!

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Ryan "Fluff Bruce, Mike Squires

Episodes

Episode 8 - Great Budget Guitars, Gear Regrets & Reverb Feeds 29.06.2026 1:03:50

In this episode of the Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast Mike and Fluff discuss just how great inexpensive gear has become in the last 30 years, gear purchase regrets and what is in our Reverb feeds!

Episode 7 - Frank Gross (Thunder Road Guitars) 16.06.2026 1:25:18

In this episode of Riffs, Beards & Gear, we sit down with Frank Gross, the mastermind behind Seattle’s premier guitar destination, Thunder Road Guitars. We dive deep into Frank's journey, starting from his early days playing in the band On The Last Day, all the way through the hustle of launching a business selling guitars out of his bedroom. Frank shares the incredible story of how that...

Episode 6 - Dave Hill (Comedian, Musician, Writer) 02.06.2026 1:27:04

This week on the Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast, Fluff and Mike sit down with comedian, musician, writer, actor, and all-around professional troublemaker Dave Hill. Known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, guitar obsession, and rock-and-roll storytelling, Dave has built a career that defies categorization. From touring comedy clubs around the world to fronting bands, writing books, hosting...

Episode 5 - Kristian Dunn (El Ten Eleven) 18.05.2026 1:03:41

The Riffs, Beards & Gear Podcast welcomes the master of the double-neck, Kristian Dunn! Dive into the hypnotic world of El Ten Eleven as Kristian talks looping wizardry, bass-playing as a lead instrument, and the gear that fuels his signature sound.

Episode 4 - Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects) 04.05.2026 1:08:57

He’s the mastermind behind some of the most crushing riffs in modern metal. This week, we’re joined by the incredible Josh Middleton of Sylosis and Architects. We dive deep into his approach to songwriting, the evolution of his signature tone, and when to dip your midrange!

Episode 3 - Great Deals, Mesa Boogie & The Ones That Got Away 20.04.2026 1:07:58

Join Fluff and Mike on this, the third episode of the Riffs, Beards & Gear podcast! In this episode they talk about the gear that got away, Fluff's relationship with Mesa Boogie and the best deals they have ever got on a gear purchase.

Episode 2 - Fit For An Autopsy 07.04.2026 1:19:23

On this episode of the Riffs, Beards & Gear podcast Fluff and Mike sit down with Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley from Fit For An Autopsy to chat guitars, touring, tattoos, digital modelers vs real amps and more!

Episode 1 - It Is Time 26.03.2026 37:25

On this debut episode of the Riffs, Beards & Gear podcast Fluff & Mike tell you what you can expect on future episodes, and just who is Mike Squires anyways?