”Walking The Floor” with Chris Shiflett

Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock, authors of the definitive oral history of 80's rock "Nothin' But A Good Time," get deep in the weeds on spandex pants, Aqua Net Super Hold, and whammy bar technique.

My buddy Charlie Worsham zooms in for our 200th episode to chat guitars, recording, the biz and so much more!!

What do you get if you cross Puddle Of Mudd with Eric Church and then throw in some arrowheads that you found on the banks of the Cumberland??  HARDY of course!!

Jackson Browne discusses his new album, writing songs about politics, and fends off my request to surf his local break :)

The American Songster himself - Dom Flemons - teaches a master class in old time music and black cowboys!!

Boxing legend Teddy Atlas drops pearls of wisdom on the greatest four-way rivalry in the history of boxing - Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Leonard - featured in the new SHOWTIME docu-series "The Kings."

Morgan Wade discusses her journey through the music biz as well as the joy of eating red velvet cupcakes while ultra-running!

At long last, the magnificent Corb Lund joins us on Walking The Floor!!

Jay Bentley from Bad Religion delivers pearls of wisdom on all things punk rock and beyond.

Imelda May returns to Walking The Floor (and brings her seagulls with her)!

Josh and Sam from Greta Van Fleet zoom in to discuss their new record "The Battle At Garden's Gate" and defend themselves against the accusation that they sound like Kingdom Come!

Bluegrass legend Del McCoury is todays guest.  You're welcome!!!

Singer/songwriter Ward Davis discusses his journey from Arkansas to Music Row to living where two dead end streets meet, on this weeks Walking The Floor!

Suggs from Madness beams in from a seaside English town to discuss everything from two-tone to Tommy Cooper!

Devon Gilfillian demonstrates the beauty of all the many 7th chords.

Chris and Satsang chew the fat on everything from the joys of Bad Religion to green beret snipers to sobriety to fly fishing in Montana!

Tommy Emmanuel talks acoustic guitars and Chet Atkins like only a Certified Guitar Player can!

Son of a legend, guitar slinger, Malibu local by way of the Gulf Coast - Duane Betts reports from deep in a Michigan forest on the current state of the Allman Betts Band!

Minneapolis' veteran Americana band The Jayhawks are this weeks guests!

Waylon Payne drops in to discuss the sins of the father and so much more!!

This episode has a nasty groove courtesy of rock'n'roll drumming legend Mr. Tommy Lee!!!

Rockabilly guitar legend Mr. Brian Setzer is at long last on Walking The Floor!!!

Ricky, Joel & Taylor from The Wild Feathers zoom in from deep in early-days Covid lockdown to talk major label pitfalls and the glory of Bob Seger.

Brian Fallon, formerly of Gaslight Anthem, zooms in to discuss mustaches, tank tops, suntans, and why breaking up your band is actually kind of easy sometimes.

Punk rock guitar player turned mega-hit Nashville producer, Jay Joyce, is here to tell us how Music Row thinks it's cute that he's not actually a fan of country music!

Bluegrass guitar slinger Billy Strings gives me a lesson in hot licks and fishing on acid on this weeks episode!!

Jaren Johnston, frontman/guitarist for Cadillac Three, hit songwriter AND Nashville native, explains exactly why it's hard out there for a country boy.

Singer/songwriter S.G. Goodman details the glorious fun that is releasing your debut album in the middle of a global pandemic.

Bluegrass-ripper, singer-songwriter, Molly Tuttle takes us on a journey from Bill Monroe to the Grateful Dead all the way to Operation Ivy and back again!!

Matt Stoller, author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," explains why you should be thinking about anti-trust enforcement in these whacky times!!

Shelby Lynne zooms on in to discuss her latest self-titled record, the pitfalls of the music biz, gardening, and of course, negativity!!

Writer Thomas Frank returns to the show today to chat about his latest book, "The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism."

Lucinda Williams announces her run for the presidency on this weeks episode!!!  (Not really but it got your attention, right???)

The Balladeer herself, Lori McKenna, zooms in from Massachusetts to reveal all her deepest, darkest songwriting secrets!!

Ketch Secor, lead singer of Old Crow Medicine Show, host of the Hartland Hootenanny, zooms in this week to explain the difference between bluegrass and old time music and to tune me up on Shiflett family history!!

From growing up out west to making music with Randy Newman, we cover it all with this weeks guest Brandy Clark!

What do you get when Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen and Guy Clark have a baby??  You get todays guest - Pat Green!!!!

The pride of Dixon, CA, Jon Pardi, zooms in on today's episode to discuss honky-tonk, happy cows and punk rock.

Ex-Black Crowes drummer, Steve Gorman, drops by to chit chat about his new autobiography, new band and tornados, but somehow we completely forget to talk about our beloved Arsenal!

I saw a tiger, and that tigers name was Midland.  Actually it was two tigers and a rental-hawk, and their names were Jess, Cam and Mark.

Nashville ripper, Sadler Vaden, sits through not one, but two remote interviews with "Walking The Floor" chief luddite, Chris Shiflett!!!

Jonathan Wilson came by Walking The Floor world headquarters on the day his new record, "Dixie Blur," was released to chew the fat and talk about topless hippie girls that were high on mushrooms!!

Put your seatbelt on cuz Pokey LaFarge and I are about to go on a wild ride.  The drink, the drugs, the women, the devil AND politics too - it's all here on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!

Nashville-based songwriter Luke Dick stops by to discuss his very personal, amazing documentary, "Red Dog" as well as loads of other cool things too!

Americana Music Association lifetime achievement award-winning Delbert McClinton gives us the full oral history of all things Delbert McClinton!!

Guitar-slingin' soul-singin' truant-officer-avoiding general badass, Marcus King, stops by Walking The Floor world headquarters for a good chin wag and a bash on Chris' acoustic.

We return from holiday hiatus with Texas songsmith, Robert Earl Keen, who by the way hosts his own great podcast, "Americana Podcast: The 51st State" and he drops his interview with Chris today too... so go find that thing when you're done with this one!

For Jack Ingram's second appearance on "Walking The Floor" we were "Ridin' High... again!!"  See what I did there?!?  Jack is the complete guest - great music, great stories, easy hang.  Boom - enjoy!

Bangor, Northern Ireland-native Foy Vance discusses recording his latest couple records in Muscle Shoals and Memphis respectively, having Ed Sheeran as a label boss, and playing heavy metal festivals!

Former pro surfer turned writer, Jamie Brisick, joins us today to chat about his latest book "Dazzling Blue" as well as the joy of Hanoi Rocks and why you really shouldn't snort cocaine prior to boarding a long international flight.

From gospel to Elvis to producing hit records to running a Nashville label, Tony Brown has done just about everything you can do in Country Music and he tells us all about it in this super-sized interview!!

Mississippi-born, Nashville-based Country Music singer/songwriter Randy Houser swings by to discuss his life and latest album, "Magnolia," plus he goes deep on how a giant booty on the dance floor led to his first big cut as a songwriter!

Kendell Marvel, longtime Nashville songwriter and good friend of "Walking The Floor," discusses his new record, "Solid Gold Sounds," on todays episode!

Live from the Westin Nashville during AmericanaFest 2019, Yola discusses the white bro-tracy of Bristol, catching on fire, and the virtues of nerd-ism, on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!

Somehow amongst the cluster gnarl of AmericanaFest 2019, Todd and I found a quiet moment to have this wonderful conversation.

Todays episode is a special man on the street (man in a field??) roving reporter glimpse into the backstage life at Dierks Bentley's Seven Peaks Festival!!

Wesley & Jeremiah from The Lumineers came all the way from Denver by way of New Jersey via the entire world for this wonderful, first interview at the all-new and improved "Walking The Floor" World Headquarters!!!

John Paul White goes deep on songwriting, the disillusionment that comes with success, and his ultimate rebirth as a solo artist.

The boys from Quaker City Night Hawks bring their Texas boogie into "Walking The Floor's" temporary SXSW headquarters for a respite from the mayhem of Austin.

My new record "Hard Lessons" is out everywhere today June 14, 2019!!!!!!!!!  Go buy it or stream it or whatever you do at chrisshiflettmusic.com!!!!

The music industry has been quite a journey for Cordova's Joe Firstman, but he's lived to tell the tale, right here on "Walking The Floor!"

Hayes Carll is one of the greatest songwriters out there today.  Listen up for songwriting tips, sage wisdom and a lengthy discussion of his van.

Will Hoge is the people's champion!!  Not one of those paper titlists...

Singer/songwriter Parker Millsap drops by Walking The Floor World Headquarters to discuss the joys of life in not-quite suburban Oklahoma, practicing fingerstyle on your high school binder, and of course, S.E. Hinton!!

Charlie Starr & Brit Turner from Atlanta's one and only Blackberry Smoke hang out with me in a hotel room and talk about guitars, record labels, the touring grind, etc...

Live from the Beer Garden stage at Luck Reunion 2019... it's Shakey Graves!!!

Go to chrisshiflettmusic.com today to pre-order my new record "Hard Lessons!!!"

American Aquarium frontman, BJ Barham, in his second visit to "Walking The Floor" riffs on politics, fatherhood, sobriety and what to do when your entire band quits!

Check out all the tour dates & ticket info on www.chrisshiflettmusic.com!!!  Also, new track "This Ol' World" goes up in all the digital distros today!!!!  Give it a spin!!

Garrett T. Capps was born in San Antone!!!!!

Shortly after this interview Shooter Jennings was abducted by aliens!!!  

Rayland Baxter shares some pearls of wisdom on marathon writing sessions and voice memo song note organization.

8 division world champion boxer, Manny Pacquaio, invites Chris into his home for breakfast and guitar strumming!!

It's steak night at Walking The Floor with Mike And The Moonpies!!!

Ace Frehley drops into "Walking The Floor" world headquarters so Chris can ask him every question he ever wondered while staring at KISS posters on his wall in the 1970's.

Ben & Emily from Carolina Story sing powerful harmonies and know a lot about white water rafting!!!

Amid the cacophony of construction worker background noise, singer/songwriter Dawn Landes sits down for a chat about the making of her latest album, "Meet Me At The River" and how she pulled Fred Foster of Monument Records fame out of retirement to produce it.

Texas-bred, LA-based singer/songwriter Sam Morrow stops by WTF to discuss screamo, hip-hop, how Jesus called him to music, and the joys of early Robert Palmer.

Amanda Shires stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters to discuss her closet-turned-writing-room and to drop pearls of John Prine wisdom.  Oh, and she also FaceTimes her husband Jason Isbell for a little gear talk.

Arkansas native Justin Moore stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters ahead of the release of his brand new single, "The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home!"

Chris sits down with Brent Cobb backstage at the Fabulous Forum to discuss his latest record, "Providence Canyon," and the joys of camping at KOA's while on tour!

Knoxville native, Ashley Monroe, survives a rude Uber driver to make it to "Walking The Floor" world headquarters for this weeks interview!

Lead singer from Dawes, Taylor Goldsmith, returns to "Walking The Floor" to discuss their latest record and the unraveling of the world.  Stay tuned til the end for an acoustic rendition of "Crack The Case."

Chris cold calls Country music superstar and sometime-Eagle Vince Gill this week and somehow convinces him to sit for an interview in his suite at the Four Seasons Boston.

Somehow between writing subversive kids poetry, making records and playing shows, Rhett Miller from Old 97's found the time to chat with Chris about all his plans for 2018 and beyond!!!!!!

Glamrock'n'roll legend Michael Monroe brings his nose-flute and harmonica and lots of incredible stories to "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett!!!!

Pedal steel guitar master Paul Franklin discusses exactly what it is that drives lesser men insane about this instrument!!!

The weird thought thinker himself, Joshua Hedley, reveals the name of his amazing tailor as well as all sorts of other things on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!!

I'm just gonna say it... Tyler Mahan Coe runs the best podcast in the world - "Cocaine & Rhinestones" - and he's here today to talk about his life and how he became Country Music's greatest historian.

From busking on the streets of New Orleans to the beer joints & honky-tonks of Texas, to hitchhiking cross country, to headlining the Majestic Theater in Dallas on the day of his new record's release - Charley Crockett has packed a whole lot into a short life and there's a lot more to come.  Chris catches up with the hardest working man in Roots music on today's episode of "Walking The Floor!"

Louisiana native Tony Joe White brings the swamp down to Walking The Floor!!

Memphis native Drew Holcomb discusses everything from songwriting to his hometowns rich musical heritage to getting a compliment from Don Henley on his banana suited line-dancing choreography!!

Walking The Floor returns from winter break with roots rocking legend Dave Alvin!!

Long time singer/guitarist with Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dan Tyminski, stops by to chat about his recent solo record "Southern Gothic," as well as maintaining his anonymity while enjoying massive success, in the form of hit songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Hey Brother!"

From waiting tables at the Country Music Hall of Fame to having an exhibit there, the Brothers Osborne have covered a lot of ground, and they're just getting started.  With a sophomore record in the can, they stopped by to chat about growing up in Maryland, moving separately to Nashville, and how getting a record deal was only just the beginning.

Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum talks through his long and storied career, from the early days working with Ali, to the long list of hall of famers he's promoted - Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran, De La Hoya, Mayweather, Pacquaio, etc. - plus the current state of boxing.  Also, a brief chat with WBO super featherweight champ, Vasyl Lomachenko!

New wave legend Cindy Wilson from the B-52s hangs with Chris on the tour bus to chat about her life and history making music plus her new album "Change." 

Nashville based hit-songwriter, Kendell Marvel, gives us the "Lowdown & Lonesome" on his debut record!

Alex Williams discusses his debut release "Better Than Myself" as well as the fact that if you flip his Waylon Jennings tattoo upside down it stands for "Mariah Carey!"

A cold and lonely prairie wind blows through "Walking The Floor" world headquarters as Colter Wall pays us a visit.

Country Music superstar Lee Ann Womack hangs out with Chris in "Music City" Nashville, TN ahead of the release of her new record, "The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone."

Elizabeth Cook takes us through her wild ride through the world of Country Music, from her humble beginnings in Florida to record deals, a radio show, and her many appearances on the Late Show With David Letterman!!

Up and comer Lillie Mae was literally born into Bluegrass and Country music and on today's episode she shares all the amazing details from her start playing music with her siblings, to being kicked out of the Bluegrass scene, to her time in Jack White's backup band, to ultimately being signed to Third Man Records as a solo artist.

Pokey Lafarge didn't want to play music as a teenager because he thought it would be too easy.  Now he plays hundreds of gigs a year... and started out busking all over the country... Makes you wonder what he thought was hard??

Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson gives us a history lesson on Country Music and all things Western Swing!!!

Alabama bred soul crooner Anderson East takes a break after soundcheck in the middle of an endless tour to chat with Chris about his career and life.

Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega stops by to have a chat about her latest ep "Til The Goin' Gets Gone."

Superstar singer/songwriter/guitarist/all-around-badass Chris Stapleton takes us through his incredible journey through the Nashville music world.

Eastern Kentucky up-and-comer Tyler Childers stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to discuss, among other things, his wonderful new record, "Purgatory."

Steve Earle gives Chris a masterclass on how to be an outlaw!!!  Plus they talk at length about the greatest football team to ever lace up their boots - ARSENAL FC!!!!!!!!!!

Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly discusses his life, career & new record "Life Is Fine."

Lukas Nelson and I spent the first ten minutes or so of our interview talking about surfing but eventually we do talk about music too.

Although singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow headlined the Greek the night before, she still managed to show up a few minutes early for our morning interview, which is one of many reasons we think she's super cool!!

Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Shredder Butch Walker takes us through his days as a young buck in small town Georgia to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood to becoming one of the most sought after producers in the biz!!

Los Angeles based Americana singer/songwriter Rod Melancon moved to California from his home state of Louisiana to pursue acting, but luckily for us he picked up a guitar along the way and started writing songs!  Ten years later he's just released his fantastic new record, "Southern Gothic."

The gangster of Americana himself, Justin Townes Earle, stops by the "Walking The Floor" studios for a chat about his new record, growing up in Nashville, running away into the hills of East Tennessee as a teenager, and more!

Living Rock'N'Roll Americana legend Robbie Robertson discusses all the details in his new book "Testimony: A Memoir."

Philly raised Santa Barbara transplant Dave Hause takes us on a journey from the Hooters to East Coast Hardcore to singer/songwriter and all points in between!

Comedian Jim Breuer takes me through his love of all things Heavy Metal and comedy (and of course, being a dad!).

Austin-based honky-tonker Sunny Sweeney has written more songs than she'll probably ever be able to record, and she didn't even start playing music until after college!  Among other things, we get deep into the glitz and glamour of touring in a van (and stopping at many a Starbucks along the way).

On the eve of her debut record release, Jade Jackson runs us through small town California life, growing up without the internet, being discovered by Mike Ness (Social D), and more!

My old friend Joe Sib takes us through the years, from skateboarding to punk rock to owning a record label to becoming a comedian!

Jaime Wyatt's great-grandparents were country musicians in Bakersfield, CA which means that she has a direct bloodline connection to the Bakersfield Sound!!  On top of that we had a lovely chat, topped off by her acoustic rendition of "Your Loving Saves Me" from her recent album "Felony Blues."

For a guy that got a late start in music, Sam Outlaw has wasted no time in making his mark in the world of Americana, as evidenced by his fantastic new record, "Tenderheart" and the Hank Williams tune he croons at the end of this interview.

Irish singer/songwriter Imelda May has gone from underage teenager singing in bars around Dublin to international artist making music with T-Bone Burnett and Jeff Beck.  Stay tuned to the end for an acoustic rendition of "The Girl I Used To Be."

Texas bred singer/songwriter Paul Cauthen brings his gospel on in to the "Walking The Floor" studios for a chat with Chris.

From the Hot Band to listening to Dylan Thomas recordings with Guy Clark to performing an acoustic version of "East Houston Blues," we cover a lot of ground with singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell.

Bob Mould is one of the most influential singer/songwriter/guitar players to ever come out of punk & indie rock.  On this weeks episode he runs us through the years, from growing up to Husker Du to Sugar to his long running solo career (plus we even squeeze in some wrestling!).

Marty Stuart drops some serious Country music knowledge on us this week as Chris tries his best to keep up with the chord changes on "Waymore's Blues."

Davey & Jade from AFI & Blaqk Audio take me through the years - from growing up together in the East Bay punk rock scene, to writing electronic music, to the passive aggressive nature of their bandmates.

Former high school baseball star and up and coming Country music singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard chats with Chris about growing up in Nashville the son of a successful songwriter in a family of athletes.  Stay tuned to the end for an acoustic rendition of his hit song, "Momma and Jesus."

Lucinda Williams takes Chris through the ups and downs of a long and wonderful career.

Andrew Leahey runs through the ups and downs of his life as frontman of The Homestead (as well as part-time sideman and sometime music journalist) on this weeks Walking The Floor!  Stay tuned all the way to the end for a brand new unreleased song.

Psychedelic Cosmic Rock'N'Roller Aaron Lee Tasjan discusses the merits of micro-dose infused songwriting, bedazzled thrift store suits, and playing the role of Johnny Thunders in the reformed NY Dolls on this weeks "Walking The Floor." 

From touring in a Greyhound bus and busking on street corners to becoming an emerging singer/songwriter on the Americana scene, Courtney Marie Andrews has packed a lot into her 26 summers.  Listen to the end for her acoustic rendition of "Table For One" from her latest record, "Honest Life."

Chris and Americana veteran Tim Easton get down to the nitty gritty in this open and honest discussion.

Slim Jim Phantom declares that the Stray Cats were more country than anyone!  Plus we talk about his new book, "A Stray Cat Struts: My Life As A Rockabilly Rebel," his love of jazz and prog, and all things rockabilly.

Mickey Raphael never officially got asked to join Willie Nelsons band, he was just never asked to leave, and has been going strong with him since 1973.  On this weeks episode he blows a little harp and tells a few tales while sitting backstage at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.

Taylor Goldsmith from Dawes goes deep on subjects like songwriting, growing up in Malibu, and how his band has the most mispronounced name in rock'n'roll!

Populism abounds in this conversation with the hardest working man in Americana - BJ Barham!

Cubs fan Lydia Loveless is determined to be "less of a punk ass this time around" while promoting her current record "Real" and we believe her!  Stay tuned til the end for her acoustic version of "Longer."

Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis might be my long lost cousin (by way of marriage, twice removed).  He's also a phenomenal guitar player and we get deep in the weeds talking shop on this episode.  Stay tuned to the end for his acoustic rendition of "Drivin'" from his self-titled latest record.  

Tulsa, OK based singer/songwriter John Moreland discusses his childhood dreams of NBA stardom, the progression from punk rock to fingerstyle, his approach to songwriting, and even plays an unreleased track, "There's No Glory In Regret."

Writer Thomas Frank discusses his latest book, "Listen Liberal!" as well as the 2016 election cycle, AND drops the bomb, "Monica Lewinsky saved social security!" 

Chris and superstar boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, discuss preparation for Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight!

Amanda Shires talks Western Swing, balancing parenting with touring, & how showing up with gear that works sometimes is all you need to land a gig, on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"

Buddy Miller once had a heart attack onstage while playing a gig, but lived to tell the tale on "Walking The Floor!"

Michaela Anne talks us through growing up as a military kid, to discovering bluegrass in NYC, to the lack of representation for women in Country music, on this weeks "Walking The Floor."

Flint, Michigan's Whitey Morgan holds forth on the honky-tonk highway, opening shows for Bob Seger, and of course, GM!

Producer Dave Cobb welcomes Chris into legendary RCA Studio A for a conversation ranging from topics such as Shooter Jennings advice to embrace his roots, to being a stranger on the town in Nashville, to his love of classic guitars like the Kramer "Baretta."

Cody Jinks stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to chit chat about firing band members, discovering Black Sabbath in his mom's record collection, and of course, Texas.

Among other things, singer/songwriter Jack Ingram discusses taking a break from the mainstream business end of country music in Nashville to return to his native Texas, and the role that played in creating his latest record, "Midnight Motel."

Wheeler Walker Jr. declared war on mainstream Nashville country music earlier this year when he released his debut record, "Redneck Shit."  Over the course of this interview he makes a giant tour announcement, starts a beef with Margo Price, and explains the virtues of a pussy snorkel to Chris.

Chris chats with Old Dominion (Trevor, Matthew, Geoff, Whit & Brad) about van tours, the songwriting culture of Nashville, and finding inspiration in a Huey Lewis & The News concert, on this weeks episode of "Walking The Floor."  Also, don't miss their acoustic performance at the end of new song, "Not Everything's About You!"

Sarah Jarosz discusses her journey from small town Texas bluegrass jams to making records and living in NYC on this weeks "Walking The Floor!"

Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham discusses everything from riding bulls to playing honky-tonks to moving to Los Angeles and getting a record deal, on this week's "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett.

On this week's episode, Chris catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Jason Isbell, backstage at The Greek.

This week Sara Watkins breaks the stranglehold of white male dominance on "Walking The Floor." Oh ya, she also plays an amazing tune at the end. And we talked about Largo... not to mention how in the heck she started playing music so young... and more!

This week Chris talks with punk rock gentleman, John Doe, from the band X, about his new record and book. Plus, John was nice enough to let Chris sit-in for a couple tunes at the end. Yee haw!!

This week Chris talks surfing, skating & Country music with Kip Moore.

This week Chris talks to actor/musician Sam Palladio from the hit tv show "Nashville" about how a Brit got the gig playing a Texas country singer, his first big break in a Barry Manilow themed musical, and of course, Santa Barbara slang.

Country music superstar Dierks Bentley talks with Chris about everything from songwriting, to moving to Nashville, to listening to Hank Williams Jr. sing "Man To Man," to the making of his new album, and more. To pre-order Dierks Bentley "Black" go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black/id1097283381

Andrew Stockdale, the mastermind behind Australia's "Wolfmother," battled sickness and promotional mayhem to sit with Chris and discuss making records, hoarding, effect pedals, and Byron Bay surfing tips.

Listen in as Chris and Eli "Paperboy" Reed talk about old school American soul music, juke joints, gospel, songwriting, recording techniques and more!

Chris' conversation with Merle Haggard from July 29, 2015.  Merle Ronald Haggard - April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016 - RIP.

Listen in as Chris and Spike sip espresso on the back porch and chit chat about Pittsburgh, dive bars, and the art of picking cover tunes!

One of the true pioneers of pro skateboarding, Steve Caballero, goes deep from the comfort of his living room on such topics as classic cars, painting, family, re-learning old skate tricks, and of course, the gnar factor!

Lead singer of punk rock bands TSOL and The Joykiller, Jack Grisham holds forth on a number of topics, including the early days of the SoCal punk rock scene, motivational speaking, revisionist punk rock history, and his passion for writing, on this weeks episode of "Walking The Floor with Chris Shiflett."

Chris closes out 2015 interviewing LA punk rock legend Steven McDonald (Redd Kross)

This week's guest is Rhett Miller, singer/songwriter/guitarist for alt-country legends Old 97's!

Chris talks to Dicky Barrett from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones sitting in the Floyd's Barber bus parked outside of Fenway about his life, covering everything from Norwood to Hollywood.

This week Dale Watson, honky-tonk maverick, “Ameripolitan" singer/songwriter, strums tune and talks shop with Chris Shiflett.

Chris has coffee with Jim Lauderdale in a Nashville hotel room and gets all the details on his incredible life and career. Stay tuned till the end to hear a stripped down acoustic version of Jim's classic tune, "The King of Broken Hearts."

Chris chit chats with co-founder and frontman for The Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood. He even got Mr. Hood to sing a song about GG Allin!

On this week's Walking The Floor, Chris talks with country music legend Merle Haggard.

This week Chris interviews punk rock icon Mike Ness, lead singer/guitarist for Orange County's Social Distortion.

On today's episode Chris talks to the hottest name in Country music today, singer/songwriter Sturgill Simpson.

Los Angeles based Seattle native, Brian Whelan, walks us through his journey coming up through the LA roots scene, from joining Dwight Yoakam's band to committing full time as a solo artist.

Chris talks to longtime surf filmmaker, Jack McCoy, about all things surfing, stoke and aloha!

This week's episode is an interview with the owners of Chicago-based Insurgent Country label Bloodshot Records, Rob and Nan.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning Country singer / guitarist Brad Paisley.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with Grammy award winning country singer Brad Paisley.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with alternative country singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks.

On this week's "Walking The Floor", Chris talks with pro surfer Conner Coffin.

This week's interview is with solo artist/songwriter/guitar slinger Keith Gattis

This week Chris interviews upright bass specialist Kevin Smith (Willie Nelson Family Band)

This week Chris interviews photographer/director/talk show host Sam Jones (off Camera)

This week Chris talks to ambassador of rock'n'roll, Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, NY Dolls, Michael Monroe Band)

This week Chris talks to honky-tonk picker Kenny Vaughan of Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives!

 This week Chris talks to one of the kings of the Tele-Twang - Redd Volkaert!

Matt Skiba is the singer and guitarist of the band Alkaline Trio

Thomas Frank is an author and historian. He wrote the critically acclaimed book, "What's The Matter With Kansas?" and is currently a columnist at Salon.com: http://www.salon.com/writer/thomas_frank

This week Chris talks to singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor Steve Earle.

This week Chris talks to his buddy Jonny "Two Bags" Wickersham (Social Distortion) about the joy of disco music AND discovering punk rock in Mammoth, CA from a guy with a rat tail and a Sting haircut.

This week Chris continues his conversation with Peter Case.

This week Chris sits upstairs at McCabes Guitar Shop in a dusty little room crowded with old guitar cases, and talks to punk-rock-and-roll-folk-lifer Peter Case about his wild adventures and the artists life.

This week Chris travels to Bakersfield, California to talk to guitarist/sideman Tommy Hays about his life and the golden age of the Bakersfield Sound.

On this weeks edition of Walking The Floor, Chris continues his conversation with country music legend Dwight Yoakam.

This week Chris interviews the reigning king of California country music, Dwight Yoakam.

This week Chris chats with Joe Saunders, grandson of Bakersfield country singer Billy Mize, about his new documentary "Billy Mize and the Bakersfield Sound."

This week Chris travels to Oxnard, CA to chat with world famous boxing trainer Robert Garcia about growing up in a boxing family, his transition from fighter to trainer, the upcoming bout between Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquaio and a whole lot more!

On this week's episode Chris talks to Nicholaus Arson from The Hives about his musical influences, the Swedish eye for vintage style, and making records.  Nick even settles a bet between Chris and his kids.

Chris talks to John Doe (X, Knitters, John Doe Thing, etc.) about punk rock, acting, horses, and more!

In the first episode of "Walking The Floor," Chris interviews legendary Bakersfield singer/songwriter Red Simpson.