Chris Shiflett, guitarist for Foo Fighters, Dead Peasants, and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, hosts Walking The Floor, where he engages a wide range of musical guests, writers, athletes, and artists in one-on-one interviews exploring their creative inspirations, struggles, successes, and everything in between.
Episode 41 – Eli “Paperboy” Reed
Listen in as Chris and Eli "Paperboy" Reed talk about old school American soul music, juke joints, gospel, songwriting, recording techniques and more!
Episode 40 – Merle Haggard Tribute
To celebrate the storied life and career of country legend Merle Haggard, Chris found it best to re-air the episode of Walking The Floor from July 29, 2015 when Merle was the featured guest. April 6, 1937 to April 6, 2016 - you will be missed.
Episode 39 – Spike Slawson
Listen in as Chris and Spike Slawson, singer of punk rock supergroup Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, sip espresso on the back porch and chat about Pittsburgh, dive bars, and the delicate process of choosing songs to cover with Me First.
Episode 38 – Steve Caballero
One of the true pioneers of pro skateboarding, Steve Caballero gets 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.
Episode 37 – Jack Grisham
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.
Episode 36 – Steven McDonald
Chris closes out 2015 by interviewing Los Angeles punk rock legend Steven McDonald from the band Redd Kross.
Episode 35 – Rhett Miller
This week's guest is Rhett Miller, singer/songwriter/guitarist for alt-country legends Old 97's!
Episode 34 – Dicky Barrett
Chris talks with Dicky Barrett from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones outside of Fenway Park about his life, covering everything from Norwood to Hollywood.
Episode 33 – Dale Watson
Dale Watson, honky-tonk maverick, "Ameripolitan" singer/songwriter, strums a tune and talks shop with Chris Shiflett.
