The Podcast Answer Man podcast from GSPN.tv recently had the good fortunate to interview Bob Heil, the creator of a complete line of Heil microphones.  Regardless if you have any interest in high-end microphones or not, the interview is a “must listen.”

Mr. Heil has been in the business for decades and some music fans might know he is also the creator of the Talk Box, a guitar effect made famous by Peter Frampton (and others). You know, the Frampton Comes Alive double album (back in the 70’s when vinyl was king) with the amazing guitar solo on Do You Feel Like We Do? Well, if that isn’t ringing a bell, then perhaps you saw him in a recent Geico insurance commercial.  Either way, the interview is fantastic and can be found in episode 65 of the Podcast Answer Man.

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