The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons is a call-in show where amp technician Skip Simmons answers listener questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting. The show has 175 episodes, released about every three weeks, with a median length of roughly 87 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
Reach a loyal, high-rated audience of vintage guitar amp enthusiasts
- Apple Podcasts shows 496 ratings with a 4.8 average, with 466 five-star ratings
- Episodes run long, often over 80 minutes, giving sponsors time to be heard
- Call-in format with listener questions builds trust around gear recommendations
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Content
- Formats
- call-in Q&A, solo monologue, listener questions
- Tone
- conversational, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Amplified PartsApex
- Categories promoted
- amp parts and components, tube matching products
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode 170 description cites a new discount from Amplified Parts on Apex matched-tube products, and the website links it in the show notes for episode 171.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and descriptions cover amp repair and collecting with no flagged content; the feed has no explicit flag (explicit=0).
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | vintageamps.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1442046563 |
| RSS feed | vintageamps.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 171: "Zombie Hoof" | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 14 min |
| Ep. 170: "I Only Have a Minute" | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 10 min |
| Ep. 169: "They Always Went to Carl's Jr." | 2026-08-14 | 1 h 44 min |
| Ep. 168: "Mustard on Your Tie" | 2026-07-26 | 1 h 21 min |
| Ep. 167: "Little Baby Barbells" | 2026-06-25 | 1 h 9 min |
| Ep. 166: "Seattle, Loma Rica, Amsterdam" | 2026-06-11 | 1 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Twice a month, guitar amp guru Skip Simmons fields your questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting. Often hilarious and always insightful, it's like no other guitar podcast out there.
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About The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons is a call-in podcast where amp technician Skip Simmons answers listener questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting, according to the show's feed and website. The show has 175 episodes, with new episodes roughly every three weeks and a median length of about 87 minutes. The website describes the show as often hilarious and always insightful.
Apple Podcasts lists 496 ratings with a 4.8 average, of which 466 are five-star. Listeners are likely guitarists, collectors and amp repair hobbyists. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on the Apple rating count and the show's age and cadence; these are estimates, not published figures.
The feed and show notes mention Amplified Parts and Apex matched-tube products, with a listener discount. At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits brands selling amp parts, tubes or vintage gear.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Truth About Vintage Amps with Skip Simmons
How much does The Truth About Vintage Amps charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is The Truth About Vintage Amps about?
It is a call-in show where amp technician Skip Simmons answers listener questions on vintage tube amp repair, restoration and collecting.
How do I contact The Truth About Vintage Amps about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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