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E046 - The Karina Rykman Experience 1.0 (2020)

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Welcome to this, the 46th Episode of Touchdowns All Day w/ Jon Barber. A big guest star on the WW-BABAG Network - THE Karina Rykman!!!


We have two Karina Rykman & BarberShreds Interviews one Recorded on May 11th, 2022 (E045) & one bonus conversation recorded way back in May of 2020. Two interviews for the price one! Karina is a badass bassist and guitarist from Manhattan, NY.


She is best known for In 2016, Karina joined Marco Benevento's band on bass, replacing Dave Dreiwitz (Ween /Joe Russo's Almost Dead). We know know her as an incredible person and true friend of the podcast. As you will hear from our 2 interviews she has a lot more up her sleeves then touring with Marco & Co.. Listen as the two talk about urban living vs. rural living, rehearsal, touring gigs, half-stepping all over sit-ins, bathtubs, her new album (Featuring Aron Magner on a track), Jam Band diss tracks, NY cab TV Shows, and more.


So, here you have it Karina Rykman 1.0 & 2.0. Karina & BarberShreds X2, a doubleheader deep from the TDAD Vault. Enjoy!


A “Relix of the Past” Episode recorded in Quarantine AND a fresh new update episode into the life of a great friend, incredible person, and amazing musician/artist, Karina Fuckin’ Rykman Ladies & Gents. It is very interesting to listen back and hear Jon & Karina getting to know each other in the 2020 interview, hearing what they are up to now in 2022, & the contrast between the 2 years. We are going to have more guests like this on soon & we are thrilled to have her. Thank you, Karina!


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