Chairmen of the Boards
Chairmen of the Boards is a weekly pedalboard podcast hosted by Grant Klassen, Brian Omilion and Mason Marangella, covering effects, rig building and tone. With 284 episodes since April 2020 and typical runs of 60 to 80 minutes, it has an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, at an estimated rate of $40 to $90 per episode. Its distinctive detail is recurring pro rig builder breakdowns of famous guitarists' pedalboards.
Pedalboard-focused listeners who buy gear, from three established rig builders
- Weekly episodes of 60 to 80 minutes give a sponsor a long, focused host-read slot.
- Recent episodes compare pedal categories and rate rigs, which suits product recommendation.
- Apple Podcasts shows 360 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a sign of a loyal audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, rig breakdown
- Tone
- technical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Vertex Effects
- Categories promoted
- guitar effects pedals, pedalboards
- Affiliate links
- No
The show's website is Vertex Effects, which hosts the Rig Doctor, and host Mason Marangella is listed as owner; no sponsor mentions appear in the 20 recent episode titles, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover pedals, tone and guitar gear with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | vertexeffects.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1507051441 |
| RSS feed | rigdoctor.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Most Iconic Overdrives Ever Made | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 8 min |
| Mono vs. Stereo vs. Wet/Dry — Is It Worth It? | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 3 min |
| Pro Rig Builders Break Down Stevie Ray Vaughan's Pedalboard | 2026-10-03 | 54 min |
| The Difference Between Fuzz, Overdrive, Distortion, & Boost | 2026-10-03 | 54 min |
| Rating Your Rigs: Advice, Tricks, & Tips To Improve Your Pedalboard # | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 10 min |
| Pro Rig Builders React To TONEX Board | 2026-09-11 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you our best tricks, tips, resources, and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!
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About Chairmen of the Boards
Chairmen of the Boards is a weekly pedalboard podcast hosted by Grant Klassen, Brian Omilion and Mason Marangella, three rig builders who discuss effects pedals, tone and how to build a pedalboard. According to the show's RSS feed and website, it has published 284 episodes since April 2020 on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 66 minutes. The show is hosted on Libsyn and listed on Apple Podcasts.
The website at vertexeffects.com identifies Mason Marangella as owner and CEO of Vertex Effects, a handcrafted pedal maker based in California, and lists him as the Rig Doctor. Recent episodes include breakdowns of famous guitarists' pedalboards, pedal category comparisons and rig ratings. Apple Podcasts shows 360 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listeners are likely guitar players interested in pedals and tone; audience figures here are estimates, not published numbers. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show's rate is set by the estimated range of about $40 to $90 per episode.
The show suits guitar pedal makers, accessory brands and music retailers that want to reach gear-focused players through a long host-read segment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chairmen of the Boards can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Chairmen of the Boards
How much does Chairmen of the Boards charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of about 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, the estimated rate is $40 to $90 for a host-read mid-roll. Figures are estimates, not published rates, so confirm terms with the show.
What is Chairmen of the Boards about?
It is a weekly podcast where three rig builders discuss guitar pedals, tone and pedalboard setup. Episodes include pedal comparisons and breakdowns of famous guitarists' boards.
How do I contact Chairmen of the Boards about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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