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Emily places a wild bird call to Chicago to talk to independent musician Nick Wilkinson about the importance of community and Intelligence Networks.

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DeeOhGee frontman Matthew Paige has a background in Scouting and he returns to The Lipstick Pickup to help Emily discuss and identify a couple of flying guitars and the Harpy Eagle.

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Emily places another call to Stockholm to talk to Johan Borgh about his '67 Gretsch Tennessean and the rare birds of Sweden.

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The Lipstick Pickup Podcast has a new SHORT FORMula for '26 and on this episode Emily calls former guest Sean Dunoon to hear about his new single "Firecracker" and talk about Northern Cardinals and Spark Birds.

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Emily places a New Year's Day call to Dayton, Ohio to talk to multi-instrumentalist M. Ross Perkins about the fine art of thinking small and the politics of home recording. It's a lesson in the economics of artistic survival and also the longest-distance call The Lipstick Pickup Podcast has ever made -- over two hours of solid-state thinking and even a performance of M. Ross's "Let A Little Lazy."

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Nashville's Matthew Paige returns to The Lipstick Pickup Podcast to help Emily wrap up 2025 and ring in the new Silvertone Baritone Guitar. It was a Big Year for bari-TONE and a Big Year for them, come join the fun.

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Jim Washburn's relationship with Danelectro influenced his love of guitars and it also ignited his career as a journalist and writer on the subject. He's been a valued resource to The Lipstick Pickup Podcast and in this episode, Emily calls him Costa Mesa, California to hear more about his extensive knowledge about these instruments, their evolution, and their impact on music history. The discussion covers various topics, including the significance of 1958 in electric guitar design, the rise of the baritone guitar, and the legacy of the six-string bass. Washburn also highlights influential musicians who have used Danelectro guitars and delves into the unique designs and concepts behind these instruments.

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NYC Park Ranger/Guitarist Rob Mastrianni returns to The Lipstick Pickup Podcast to help Emily wrap up her Big Year and discuss the Naturalist's approach to music and gear.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Lipstick Pickup Podcast

02:34
Rob Mastrianni: The Electric Sitar Enthusiast

05:12
Memorable Performances and Venues

05:38
The Beauty of Nature and Birdwatching

08:28
The Allure of Lipstick Pickup Guitars

11:26
Exploring the Harp Guitar

14:15
Inspiration from Michael Hedges

17:03
The Resurgence of Harp Guitars

19:55
The Joy of Busking and Performing

22:47
Future Plans and Collaborations

25:34
The Journey to Jerry Jones' Guitar Shop

28:12
The Legacy of Jerry Jones Guitars

29:54
Exploring Electric Sitar Sounds

32:50
Recording Techniques with Sitar Instruments

35:42
The Influence of Different Guitars on Music

38:29
Accidental Guitar Purchases

43:46
Birdwatching and Music: A Unique Connection

44:43
Birdwatching in New York City

48:41
The Fascinating World of Bird Migration

51:31
The Importance of Bird Banding

52:44
Birds of Prey: Nature's Predators

55:29
The Opportunistic Bald Eagle

58:22
The Competitive World of Birdwatching

01:00:59
Birdwatching Etiquette and Conservation

01:03:33
The Musical Connection to Birds

01:09:45
The Joy of Birdwatching and Conservation Efforts

01:16:28
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