Best Nick Breeze Podcasts (2025)

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China's Leading, Europe's Building, America's Stalling: The Supergrid Race Defining the Century 26:28

2d ago26:28

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[Dr Alexander MacDonald]We've been lucky. The day could come where most of the world loses electricity at exactly the same time. So we have to modernise electricity centred around the supergrid that protects the flow of electricity because it is life-giving.[Nick Breeze]In this ClimateGen episode, I'm speaking with Dr Alexander McDonald, a former h…

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Zephyr Avalon on Touring with Zach Bryan, Bass Gear & Surviving the Grind 1:28:18

4d ago1:28:18

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This week on The Tone Mob, Blake hangs with bassist Zephyr Avalon—a man whose musical journey started with jazz camp and ended up on stadium stages... with a few detours through punk bands, upright bass trauma, and a destroyed childhood guitar along the way. They cover Zephyr’s early years surrounded by classical music, gigging through college, tou…

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Oneder Boy Forever: Nick Diener on Pedals, Punk, and Parenting 1:16:30

12d ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Blake is joined once again by Nick Diener—founder of Oneder Effects and guitarist/vocalist for The Swellers—for a wide-ranging chat that hits everything from vintage SGs and Freebird lore to dad life, Discord burnout, and the existential dread of messy workspaces. Nick shares stories of playing Gary Rossington’s actual guitars, visiting Ocean Way S…

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2.5ºC–3ºC Is Not Viable: Dr. Mike MacCracken's Case for Solar Radiation Management (#geoengineering) 51:19

16d ago51:19

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IN this ClinateGenn episode I am speaking with Dr Mike MacCracken, a pioneering climate scientist whose research on atmospheric physics and global climate change has significantly advanced our understanding of human impacts on the climate system. His leadership roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the US Global Change Research Progra…

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9– Boosting biodiversity with Regenerative Landscapes, Water Management + Indigenous Grapes – The Environmental Pillar 21:03

17d ago21:03

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In Alentejo, techniques to conserve water are transforming the outlook for the region. As large olive oil and wine estates start to deploy regenerative farming techniques, we see the landscape come alive with biodiversity thriving. Indigenous grape varieties mean that new wine styles that are both elegant and charming are giving Alentejo a new char…

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8– Economic sustainability is a critical component of True Sustainability – The Economic Pillar 21:22

17d ago21:22

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Sustainability is often framed and presented as a purely environmental subject. The truth is that the economics of any given sustainability effort are underpinned by economic viability. It is the market place that determines whether products are desired and thus bought. If the producers get it wrong, there is no business, meaning job losses and env…

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7– How communities underpin economic and environmental resilience in Alentejo, Portugal – The Social Pillar 10:08

17d ago10:08

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In this episode Nick Breeze speaks with a range of producers hearing how critical it is to invest in communities, building house, schools, offering scholarships to children and transport links. Download the FREE ebook: https://sustentabilidade.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/uploads/ebook/into-the-heat.pdf Without communities in this scarcely populated region,…

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6– A more in-depth look at the broader climate challenges facing Portugal with Prof. Francisco Ferreira 19:28

17d ago19:28

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Southern Portugal’s alentejo region is the location setting for our tour of sustainability practices but Portugal is facing a range of different environmental challenges that will become more pronounced in coming years. In this episode with guest prof. Francisco Ferreira, we delve into the water, heat and other climate issues. Francisco Ferreira is…

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5– How data-rich landscapes or ‘digital-twin’ can lead to better quality produce, boosting climate resilience– with Prof. Jason Box: A data-rich landscape 8:09

17d ago8:09

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Jason Box accepted the invitation to come Into The Heat with Nick Breeze and here he gives insights into what he saw. At the outset, Jason thought the efforts to survive in these conditions were ‘fighting gravity’. After 2 days, that view changed. Jason also offers great insights into the potential for using data rich landscapes to create digital t…

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4– How does Southern Portuguese viticulture compare to extreme climates in China with author Janet Wang 11:27

17d ago11:27

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In this episode, Nick Breeze discusses with author and broadcaster Janet Wang, how interventions in landscapes and agriculture can have a positive impact, and how what may appear out of control, might just be a very happy ecosystem. Janet Z. Wang is a British-Chinese wine journalist, author, and TV pundit renowned for her expertise on Chinese wine …

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3– Defining Regenerative agriculture + why we need Ag. in the climate effort 10:56

17d ago10:56

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Diving into what regenerative really means and how it both increases resilience to climate extremes and rebuilds soil climate sinks. The soils currently hold roughly twice as much carbon than the atmosphere. Download the FREE ebook: ⁠https://sustentabilidade.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/uploads/ebook/into-the-heat.pdf⁠ Kimberly Nicholas is a sustainability …

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2– Building a regenerative culture in Alentejo, Portugal– Behind the WASP certification 21:13

17d ago21:13

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João Barroso is the Sustainability and R&D Director at Wines of Alentejo, where he developed and leads the award-winning Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme, coordinating and monitoring sustainability performance across Portugal’s largest wine region. Download the FREE ‘Into The Heat’ ebook: https://sustentabilidade.vinhosdoalentejo.pt/uploa…

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1– Into The Heat– Responding to extreme climate in Europe's most vulnerable wine region 13:25

17d ago13:25

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Welcome to ‘Into The Heat’. Join me on a two week road trip across Alentejo in Southern Portugal, visiting the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP) certified wine producers. In this series we are going to discover: We are going to learn about how Europe’s most climate vulnerable wine region is learning, not just to cope with a hotter c…

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He Was Supposed to Be a Welder. Now He’s Onstage. (Amico Demuzio) 1:06:41

19d ago1:06:41

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In this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland is joined by Amico Demuzio—pedal steel guitarist and multi-instrumentalist for Charles Wesley Godwin’s band. They dive into Amico’s unexpected journey from welding school dropout to full-time touring musician, fueled by a love for lap steel, vintage Peavey amps, and weird-sounding pedals. If you…

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The Arctic: "There are bad outcomes and there are better outcomes ... no good outcome." Jennifer Francis 21:14

23d ago21:14

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In this ClimateGenn episode I am speaking with professor Jennifer Francis from the Woodwell Climate Research Center. Jennifer is a leading expert on the changes going on in the Arctic region and as she says– these changes will impact everyone on Earth. The Arctic is a gigantic ecosystem worthy of our protection– and yet at this time, world powers t…

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Ghost Jams & "Fake" Bands: Inside the World of TopHouse 1:10:03

26d ago1:10:03

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On this episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, Blake is joined by Jesse and William of Top House for a conversation that starts with a ghost in the machine and ends somewhere between band mythologies and pizza philosophies. They unpack the chaotic beauty of songwriting, the grimy reality of touring (spoiler: pee when you can), and why having a fake count…

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Steve Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate: Chasing Tone, & Fighting Egos 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

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This week on The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland sits down with Steve Cobucci — guitarist, gear junkie, and founding member of Wolves at the Gate — to talk about the beautiful mess that is making music for a living. Steve kicks things off with the story of his first guitar: a classical hand-me-down from his mom, followed by a hard-earned Gibson Les …

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Climate Diplomacy Decoded: The Art and Craft of Environmental Law with Dan Bodansky 30:37

1M ago30:37

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"I call international environmental law a '30% solution'—it's not the most important factor in addressing problems like climate change. Politics, science, economics, and social attitudes all play crucial roles. Law can contribute, but it's just one piece." Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Craft-International-Environmental-Law/dp/019767237X In…

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A Strange Trip w/ Mike Lawson of MMR 1:28:08

1M ago1:28:08

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From Garage Bands to Gibson: Mike Lawson’s Wild Ride Through the Music Industry In this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake Wyland sits down with Mike Lawson—musician, publisher, gear designer, and all-around music industry lifer. From his early days jamming in Florida to shaping the future of music education and publishing, Mike's career has sp…

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Charles Manson & The Beach Boys 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

I've been working on this for months now, and it is finally here! Introducing my new podcast that I created with my friend, business partner, and Tone Mob Podcast alumni, Scott Marquart. If you like the... odd side of music, you'll enjoy these tales. You can find Tape Spaghetti on the same platforms you get The Tone Mob Podcast as well as video epi…

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Chase Bliss + Analogman 1:19:24

2M ago1:19:24

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On this episode of the podcast I have my good buddy Joel Korte of Chase Bliss back on the podcast to tell the tale of how he and the legendary AnalogMike came together to create the Brothers AM. We also get into some of the behind the scenes details of how Chase Bliss operates, and the harsh realities Joel & Co have had to navigate. It ain't all su…

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A Climate of Truth: Why Lies Are Costing Us the Planet – Mike Berners-Lee 35:47

2M ago35:47

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In this Climategenn episode I am speaking with Mike Berners-Lee about his new book ‘Climate Of Truth’. Mike gives us his spiralling definition of the poly crisis that we are faced with today. Order here: https://amzn.to/3G59RlP He cites examples of deceit in our society that have not just created the dire problems we face today but are actually dou…

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(low before the breeze) Andrew Spann 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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Andrew Spann is a guitarist/musician/frontman for the band low before the breeze. I met Andrew through the podcast itself, and I really, really enjoy the band's output. Plus being a gearhead, he was a natural fit for the show! We discuss Andrew's early experiences with music, the role of gear in his creative process, and the development of his voca…

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The Damocles World: Professor Raymond Pierrehumbert on the Dangers of Solar Geoengineering 40:41

2M ago40:41

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In this ClimateGenn episode I am speaking with Professor Raymond Pierrehumbert, who is the Halley Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford about solar geoengineering. He and Professor Michael E. Mann from Pennsylvania University coauthored an article in The Guardian on the 12th March 2025 titled: ‘The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is …

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Bryan Giles of Red Fang 52:22

2M ago52:22

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On this episode of the podcast I experience another one of those "pinch me" moments! Red Fang has been a huge influence on me in both a musical sense and in some of my personal gear choices. Bryan and I discuss a whole bunch of stuff on this slightly condensed episode, including: Soundgarden, and their influence on the band The Sunn Beta Lead Ampli…

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Highway to Hell: How BR319 Threatens the Amazon + Undermines Brazil’s #cop30 Credibility 26:48

2M ago26:48

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"The Amazon directly influences global climate stability. If it collapses, the consequences will extend far beyond Brazil – disrupting weather patterns, increasing extreme events, and accelerating global heating."Visit https://Genn.cc for more information.View the related article: https://monicapiccinini.com/2024/03/06/the-br-319-highway-a-scientis…

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Diet Coke & Detailing w/ Emily Wolfe 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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Emily Wolfe has returned for another episode! Since I have her by herself this time, I wanted to chat with her about her career since we recorded her last solo episode. There is a ton of "life" talk on this episode as we get caught up, and we cover a ton of ground including: Her new Tone Pack with STL Tones The importance of separation in personal …

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Can Enhanced Rock Weathering Supercharge Regenerative Farming and Fix the Climate? Prof. David Beerling 21:25

2M ago21:25

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In this ClimateGenn episode I am speaking with Professor David Beerling about his rock-breaking research that could help to regenerate agricultural soils, while also enhancing their capacity as vast carbon sinks. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a controversial topic and yet it is also embedded within many national plans for carbon reduction. David …

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Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls 59:26

2M ago59:26

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The Bouncing Souls are an iconic melodic punk band from New Jersey. They are a personal favorite of mine and have been for over 20 years. Pete is also the owner of what I consider to be one of the raddest guitars in music history. It is a 1979 White Les Paul Custom that has the most iconic legit playwear that I have ever seen! We talk about that an…

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Jinna Kim, The "Secret" Weapon of Meris 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

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If you love guitar, gear, synths, or effects pedals... There is a good chance that you have heard of the company Meris. Meris makes some of the most awesome signal processing/producing devices that are currently available on the market. I absolutely love their stuff! And if you know about Meris, then you have been exposed to Jinna's incredible hand…

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Tracii Guns of LA Guns 1:24:05

3M ago1:24:05

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What an episode!!!! Today I'm talking to Tracii from LA Guns! I start off with telling Tracii a little tale from my childhood that centers around his band. It is quite a fond rock'n'roll memory for me. (I think you'll appreciate it.) We dive right into some gear talk, and the first subject might be a little bit surprising. Along the way we discuss …

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Spike in Dolphin deaths along Galicia's (Spain) Atlantic coast 7:21

3M ago7:21

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Welcome to ClimateGenn and I am Nick Breeze. The following is an update from a post a year ago looking at the impacts on marine ecosystems with the 2024 data on dolphins that came in for the Galician coast in NW Spain. You can order COPOUT By Nick Breeze worldwide from all retailers. Doniños beach is a 2km (1.18mile) stretch of sweeping sandy shore…

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"The Broken Bottle Beatdown" w/ Rev. Peyton 1:28:34

3M ago1:28:34

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WOW. That is first word that came to mind when I went to write this episode description because this episode is AWESOME. Reverend Peyton is well known as a master of slide guitar and country-blues style music. But the man is quite simply a guitar and music obsessive. You are going to love this episode. We talk about things like: A brawl that involv…

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Can We Retire? w/ Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

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What is going to happen to "guitar media" personalities in 30 years? Will I still be interviewing guitarists? Will Ryan still be engaging in shenanigans? Is it possible that all of this will still be around? Ryan Burke is a fellow guitar podcaster and popular YouTube personality. He and I have been buddies since about 2015. In that time the guitar …

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