The Flatpicking Podcast

Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert

Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss all things flatpicking and bluegrass guitar. Technique, Gear, Players, and more.

16 Episodes

Collings Guitars! with Steve Nall
11/12/2026
49:48
Steve Nall, head of Production at Collings Guitars, joins the podcast to talk Collings, building guitars, and the legacy of Bill Collings.
#15 The Great Italian Flatpicker and AI Band Posters
11/5/2026
1:13:34
Hayes and Eli discuss Beppe Gambetta, the rise of AI Band Posters, and flatpicking old time tunes!
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#14 Flatpicking in the UK with Charlotte Carrivick
10/29/2026
40:40
Special guest Charlotte Carrivick joins the pod to discuss flatpicking in the UK and building solo flatpicking arrangements.
#13 Heavy Strings and Hand Injuries
10/23/2026
1:08:35
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' recovery status, playing with heavy strings, and many other flatpicking topics
#12 Tony Rice and Beyond with Jon Stickley
10/15/2026
53:20
Hayes and special guest Jon Stickley discuss Tony Rice's New Acoustic music, the evolution of John's Trio and teaching flatpicking online!
#11 Economy Picking for Bluegrass
10/8/2026
1:06:35
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.
Flatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)
10/1/2026
1:28:07
Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!
Millenials and Gen Z are Ruining Bluegrass
9/24/2026
1:04:16
Hayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.
#8 How To Practice Bluegrass Improvisation
9/17/2026
1:15:41
Hayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.
#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant Dresnok
9/10/2026
1:07:25
Special guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.

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The Flatpicking Podcast

Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert

16 Episodes

Collings Guitars! with Steve Nall

#15 The Great Italian Flatpicker and AI Band Posters

#14 Flatpicking in the UK with Charlotte Carrivick

#13 Heavy Strings and Hand Injuries

#12 Tony Rice and Beyond with Jon Stickley

#11 Economy Picking for Bluegrass

Flatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)

Millenials and Gen Z are Ruining Bluegrass

#8 How To Practice Bluegrass Improvisation

#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant Dresnok