224- Mike Dirnt's Basses are INSANE
Even Green Day’s most famous bass parts come with a few surprises! Mike Dirnt takes Ian through his basses and rig, revealing which instrume...
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The Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast
If you’re a bassist — you’re in the right place. World renowned bassist and educator Scott Devine in conversation with some of the best and most well respected bass players around the world.
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222- The Legendary Bass Lines of Stu Hamm
Stu Hamm has spent his career making the bass do things you didn’t know it could do, from the explosive lines he played with Steve Vai and J...
221 - My bass teacher was a NIGHTMARE!
Ever walked out of a lesson feeling worse than when you walked in? Scott and Ian swap stories about incredible teachers, downright traumatiz...
220- 10 Things Mike Dirnt Can't Live Without
What does Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt never leave home without? Scott sits down with Mike to uncover the 10 things he can't live without, f...
219- Fender Just Started a WAR… Are Basses Next?
Fender just lit the gear world on fire. Scott and Ian dive into the backlash surrounding Fender's cease-and-desist letters, why builders acr...
218- From Thrash to Funk: Josh Paul Breaks Down Iconic Bass Lines from Infectious Grooves and Suicidal Tendencies
Josh Paul’s bass playing has powered everything from the aggressive energy of Suicidal Tendencies to the deep funk grooves of Infectious Gro...
217- The Band the BROKE the Internet: Angine de Poitrine
This band broke the internet… and you’re not ready for who’s behind it. In this episode, we dig into Angine de Poitrine, where one player is...
216- This Pedal Made the Internet FURIOUS: The Walrus Mantle
Scott and Ian dive into the story behind the Walrus Audio Mantle DI, the pedal that somehow managed to make the internet furious. Ian shares...
215- Mike Dirnt and the INCREDIBLE Bass Lines of Green Day
Ian is joined by Mike Dirnt to break down the bass lines that shaped the sound of Green Day. From “Longview” to “Basket Case,” Mike shares h...
214- EllenPlaysBass' Favorite Bass Lines
Scott sits down with bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to break down some of her favorite bass lines, from iconic grooves like Money by Pink Floyd to...
213 - Joe Dart Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines
What makes a bass line stick with you for life? Joe Dart sits down with Scott to talk through some of his all time favorite bass lines and t...
212- Bass Players to Watch in 2026
Ian and Sharon start 2026 by putting the focus on bass players you should be paying attention to right now. No throwbacks, no nostalgia, jus...
211- 2025 Bass Gear & Basses in Review – The Best and the Worst
A full year of bass gear, boiled down to what actually ruled and what absolutely missed the mark. Scott and Ian run through the best surpris...
210 - The Top 10 Gifts To Get For The Bassist In Your Life
What do bass players actually want for Christmas? Ian and Sharon make it easy (and fun), running through gift ideas by category and taking i...
209 - Danny Sapko and THE TRUTH
What really happens when you post a bass video every day for two years? Scott sits down with Danny Sapko to dig into how he picked up the ba...
208 - The LEGENDARY Bass Lines of Nathan East
Here it is — the full, uncut conversation between Scott and the one and only Nathan East. Nathan opens up about the sessions and stories tha...
207 - The Top 10 Funk Bass Lines (According to Reddit)
Scott and Ian take on Reddit’s picks for the Top 10 Funk Bass Lines. From the undeniable classics to a few surprises they’ve never played be...
205 - The Legendary Bass Lines of Sean Hurley
Scott catches up with the great Sean Hurley to talk all things bass — from the lines that made him a go-to player to the gear behind his unm...
Have Fender Lost Their Minds?
Scott and Ian dive into the new Adrian Younge Jazz Bass from Fender’s Custom Shop. The build is flashy, the details are cool, but the price?...
204 -The Fenders that Failed
Scott and Ian plug in for a wild ride through Fender’s weird and wonderful bass history—from the Bass VI that gave us Patsy Cline’s “tic tac...