Going Off Track
Going Off Track is a weekly, interview show hosted by Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) and producer Brad Worrell. The show was created in 2012 by Jonah Bayer, Steven Smith and Brad, when Steven (then a FuseTV host with Jonah his writer), realized that all the interesting conversations with guests were happening while the lights were being setup. Once cameras started rolling it was all about PR and record-label priorities. Prior to that they'd discuss skateboarding, cooking or just about anything else of interest to the artist. So was born the casual, "living room conversation" dynamic of Offtrack who's guest list...
Dynamic hardcore frontman, Brendan Garrone of Incendiary joins us this week from Long Island to talk about the scene, local pizza, the evils of social media, and making friends with Skynet. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The amazing Chris Pierce has been "the adult in the room of punk" for a while now, as the founder of Doc Hopper, drummer in School Drugs and the "man behind the glass" in the studio, he's essential to his adopted Jersey scene and the whole scene in general. This was a fun convo. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The legendary Gentleman Jim Norton kept us going so long, he became a 2-parter! We'll just drop names for this one... Fred Schneider of the B52's, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Evan Dando - Madonna didn't even make the cut because the other stories were so good! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The one and only Gentleman Jim Norton joined us for an epic session that is all off-track. From his upbringing in the Church of the Precious Blood to becoming the #3 Trivia Host in the World, while along the way road-managing Rancid (during intense times) and The Goops! (among others). Oh yeah, he also played bass in Crucial Youth as a... youth. It's another informative Road Dog special! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Ben Walsh of Tiger's Jaw checks in to throw love at his band with "Things About Brie" and some major, drummer-love. We def go off track with this one - strange sleep experiences, The Office and The Menzingers' original ska band to name a few. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My Chemical Romance guitarist, Frank Iero gets down and Jersey with Benny this week. We dig deep into early memories, hanging with his drummer Grandpa and pals to a scary MyChem basement show. It's all Franky... and Jersey. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we reached all the way around the globe to check in with Winston McCall, singer from Parkway Drive. The conversation itself spans the planet too, starting with the Statue of Liberty's butt and maturing to the spirituality of surfing sublime Byron Bay. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In honor of our most celebrated Offtrack guest being on tour right now with Benny and The Gaslight Anthem, we bring you a delightful conversation with Jeff Rosenstock, held in the basement of A-Bar in Brooklyn in 2017, with Benny and Jonah and Brad. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Benny takes time off from The Gaslight Anthem's U.S. tour to shoot the shit with the band's guitarist, Alex Rosamilia and bassist, Alex Levine. Of course Roger Federer comes up but so does sex, drugs, rock & roll! True backstage banter. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Benny takes a backstage break during The Gaslight Anthem tour to really get into the shit with buds, Chris Farren and Brian Fallon. Oh boy, this one is nothing but fun! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Epic frontman for Lagwagon, guitarist for Me First & The Gimme Gimme's - Joey Cape is worth bringing back for a Flashback Friday! Sorry Benny fans, this one was pre-B in GOT history. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardcore filmographer/music archivist, Sunny Singh of Hate5six has been called by Billboard, "the biggest factor" for the popularity of hardcore in the late-2010s. To Benny's chagrin, he also denies the existence of central Jersey. What!?WebsiteYouTube Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pizza genius and owner of Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City, Dan Richer has always had laser focus on whatever his current love might be, which is why his pizza rules and he's no slouch on guitar either. He may have been pushing it a bit though by watching that loooonng Beatles documentary seven times!Razza Pizza Artigianale Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Midtown and Senses Fail guitarist, New Jersey native, star-electrician and all around great guy, Heath Saraceno joins us to talk about Somerville-NJ, Eddie & The Cruisers and getting kicked the nuts in Australia. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this flashback episode, we go back to December 2019 for our very first, return episode #305, after a long hiatus. It's a pleasant conversation between Benny and Laura, sitting outside of the venue where they both were playing while touring together that previous fall. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer/songwriter/comedian Will Wood goes deep with Benny this week on social media, mental illness, and Wikipedia's view of his skillset. He also throws a little praise to Billy Joe and stumbles in on a naked Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's episode first appeared in Aug. 2017 - the dynamic Gogol Bordello front-man(iac), Eugene Hütz talked with Benny and the entire old gang. It's a great time to bring it back as he has just released a single with other former guest, Jesse Malin “ Fall from Grace with God “ in support of Ukraine.Check out all of it and stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
onelinedrawing, singer/songwriter, Jonah Matranga joined us this week from quarantine to vent about getting Covid on his very first, post-pandemic show. Maybe that's why he also goes on to explain how The Office is like a perfect pop-song.Jonah's website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardcore screamer/frontman for School Drugs, Josh Jurk joins us this week to award some Hardcore Olypmics gold medals. He also promotes mental health and therapy for all which could be related to his belief in band dictatorships. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daily Show writer, comedian, and artist Josh Johnson talks about his prolific pandemic which culminated in doing standup in the park. He helps us define true friendship and explains why you shouldn't eat a cheeseburger on the stairs of the subway.Check out Josh's podcast...and his website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the many distraction this week that kept Benny & Brad from recording a new episode was... they both went out to see Jawbreaker! So why not go WAY back (can it really have been that long ago?) to episode# 85 with the legend himself. Thanks Steven Smith for the tix! -Brad Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hidden in Plain View guitarist, record producer, Rob Freeman tells us about playing drums in his dad's cover band as a kid, Jersey shit-talk and the horrors of Warped Tour. He also has a wonderful story of how the band finally got signed to Drive-Thru Records.Audio Pilot Studio Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vice, Netflix, HBO documentary director Ryan Duffy joins us for our 400th episode! He explains why Elon Musk has too much money, The Daily Show's huge impact, coming to NYC at 18, and his historic, super-surreal visit to North Korea with Dennis Rodman. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Age Records owner & Freewill bassist, Mike Hartsfield talks about running all aspects of the record label out of his house even merch, which his daughter helped him kick-start in 5th grade. Of course, he was publishing his own zine, "Universal Brain Basher" (and interviewing King Diamond) at 13 himself, so no surprise there.We talk about all variations of hardcore thru the decades and finally answer the big question, "What is hardcore?"New Age Records website Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oceanator's Elise Okusami gives Benny some help with his upcoming knee surgery. She details how the choice between basketball and music got made for her and we also dig into some Fugazi, Dookie and electronics recycling. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guitar repair master and road-dog, Kyle Roggendorf joins us to discuss becoming a metal-head in kindergarten. He also reminisces with Benny about letting The Gaslight Anthem rehearse in his basement and explains why he still buys CDs.Raritan Bay Guitar Repair Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot Water Music bassist, Jason Black joins us to discuss how many times he's knocked out Chuck Ragan with his guitar's headstock. He can't help Benny with his goose-problem, but has a lot of nice things to say about Mike Watt, Fishbone and Metallica. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Broadway Calls guitarist-vocalist, Ty Vaughn checks in from the rugged Pacific Northwest to tell us of the cool uncle who inspired him to play guitar, recording with the mighty Bill Stevenson and how he's really just a hardcore kid killing time. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary Sick Of It All bassist Craig Setari is always a pleasure to talk to so this week we go back and revisit episode 287 where Craig talks with Benny and Jonah about playing CBGB when he was 14 years old, his love of boxing and riding ATVs upstate.
Singer and guitarist for None More Black and Kid Dynamite, Jason Shevchuk joins us to tell how he screamed his way to a hernia. We also get into the time he covered Dave Hause in fake blood and reveal a very pertinent secret about his latest project. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best friends from youth, Josh Grabelle and Carl Severson started Trustkill and Ferret Records respectively. They join us to talk about meeting in math class 30 years ago then going on to found two of the seminal hardcore labels of the last 20 years. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sincere Engineer, the delightful Deanna Belos checks in from out chilly Chicago-way to discuss research mice, driving with no window in minus-60° weather, and all the cool emo shows she saw with her mom, whose car she wrote her first album in. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Silverstein frontman, and Lead Singer Syndrome podcast-host, Shane Told joins us this week to talk sports (Raptors/Bluejays fan) and how hearing Metallica for the first time at ten years old, on his older sister's CD player inspired his punk-rock career. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're kicking off 2022 with our second annual "Optimist Club" special. First up: Benny's old pal and spiritual alignment aid, Professor Neel. Also on board, the talented solo-artist, Kayleigh Goldsworthy and we cap it off with a VERY special guest. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Menzinger's guitarist/vocalist, Greg Barnett visits us this week to talk about his new solo album that he wasn't going to do unless the band approved. We also rank the Lefty Guitarist Hall of Fame and find out about sketchy bungie jumping in Poland. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minus The Bear (and Botch) guitarist, Dave Knudson joined us to talk about a naked-Botch show witnessed by teenage Benny, home studio techniques, silly porn names and his 9yr. old's beat making attempts. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big D and the Kids Table frontman, Dave McWane joins us this week with guest-host, Jeff Rosenstock to explain why ska and heavy metal are similar genres. We also get into why Covid was the "artist's gift" for him and some tips for young bands. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music author/journalist Dan Ozzi joined us from his LA treehouse to discuss his new book, "Sellout" about major labels going after punk rock. We also got into Dan's penchant for ball-busting and his thing for the Vice IT guy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris McLane of South Carolina hardcore band, Stretch Arm Strong came on this week to chill us out with his cool, southern vibe and tell us fun stories like seeing Black Flag in 1984 as a 12 year old kid. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author of "In Defense of Ska", Aaron Carnes joined us this week to talk about his awesome, fun, and easy-read of a book that even the ska-uninterested will find worth checking out. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guitarist, roadie, amazing human, Ian Perkins of The Gaslight Anthem and Horrible Crowes, came on this week to throw a LOT of laughs our way. We try hard to figure out his over-arching interest in people and hatred of social media. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin Dye sings and plays guitar for indie-band, Gates but he's also an experienced, sought-after music producer and engineer. He talks to us about how those two things are permanently interwoven as well as getting his start with the legendary Levon Helm. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pioneering, skateboard legend, Steve Caballero got on with us this week to discuss his new band, Urethane, the history of skateboarding and his place in it, and getting busted by his first girlfriend's parents, bare-assed and mid-coitus. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Benny gets to geek out on sports with Yankees Baseball expert, Jack Curry of the YES Network and NY Times. Don' worry, Jack is a HUGE music fan and the discussion is deep and endearing... and often sports-like. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brit and Tim from the ska-band, Catbite join us this week from Philly to talk about the trials of the van and some truly wacky Covid experiences that they refused to let keep them down. Also dog-bites vs cat-bites... very informative. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So... summer vacation and Benny's busy recording career has caught us without a fresh episode for you this week. So instead, please allow us to point you back thru time to this fun episode that not only features Benny in one of his early hosting appearances, but also the always-delightful, Vanessa Bayer, guest-hosting. Oh yeah, Frank Turner is also in there somewhere. Enjoy.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist/songwriter Joe Gittleman joins us this week to discuss the early days of the band and the old Boston hardcore scene. We also hear a lot of praise for Fishbone, Rancid and Joe Strummer. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murder by Death frontman, Adam Turla checked in with us from Louisville to relay a real, Irish ghost story. He talks about what it was like playing a live show in a cave during a flash flood and a haunted hotel. Oh yeah, he also wields a dream-hammer. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Against Me! guitarist, James Bowman joined us to talk about moving to New Jersey, being a punk-kid in south Florida and Bowman Audio Endeavors, his awesome guitar-pedal company that's definitely the coolest Covid induced project ever. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lovable, singer-songwriter Mikey Erg, frontman for The Ergs!, drummer for Worriers, talks about working with legendary producer Steve Albini on his latest album. He also used to do remixes of Bon Jovi in his dad's recording studio when he was eight! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renown guitar-tech Brad Clifford of Sincebyman and Poison The Well joins us for our 3rd installment of "Road Dogs" with guest-host Jared Hart (Mercy Union) to discuss the do's and don'ts of rocking live and how Brad's mom is the real-life Marge Simpson. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Metalcore vocalist, Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage talked with us shortly after having his first real, wild night out in NYC in a year and a half. He relays the humbling realization that his health impacts many more people than just himself now. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ska, punk vocalist and record label owner, Mike Park of Skankin' Pickle, The Chinkees, The Bruce Lee Band and Asian Man Records talks with Benny about convincing his traditional parents that music was a worthwhile pursuit and smoking weed with Tupac. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we flipped it and took questions from our listeners. That's right, just Benny and Brad getting up close and personal with their own thoughts and ideas. Elevators, ska, getting lost in the woods... and that sweet, hot first love, aaah. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Enigmatic singer/songwriter Emil Amos checked in with us from down under to get real. Quarantining in the luxurious comfort of a 5 star Sydney hotel while working on a new album, he talks life, death and looking sideways at the party. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indie/pop sensation, Zoe Reynold aka Kississippi spent some time with us discussing hallucinogenics, ghosts, possum vs raccoon and the excellence of Bartees Strange. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian, Chris Gethard came on the show to dive deep with Benny into the Jersey indie-rock scene of their youth. He also gives big praise to Jeff Rosenstock, talks a little basketball and explains how many times he's cried at a Spiderman movie. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thrice drummer, Riley Breckenridge joins us this week to discuss baseball, including having NWA as his walkup music. There's also something about "The Devil's Dick", cheesy record producers and a bunch of praise for Hot Water Music. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mars Rover, robot-builder, Torsten Zorn was instrumental in the 2020 mission to the red planet but he also played guitar in Benny's first band! An actual rocket-scientist, motorcycle-racer, mountain-climber... wonder if we'll have anything to talk about? Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For the 2nd installment of our Road Dogs® series, we got Scott Anna, who's done time with Alkaline Trio and The Gaslight Anthem. As an added bonus, we had guest-host, Ian Perkins of Gaslight and The Horrible Crowes on board too! Big tales get told! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary NYC hardcore band H2O's dynamic frontman, Toby Morse joins us to discuss his colorful history like his first arrival in NYC as a teen, rolling right into a CBGBs matinee. There's also hanging with Tupac and appearing in a House of Pain video. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ratboys, Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan joined us from Kentucky and Chicago to discuss not being able to tour their awesome last record, "Printer's Devil" with Wilco. We also got into the pizza debate and praised Walt Whitman. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Explosions's, Matt Hock and David Walsh's new band, Space Cadet is not what you might expect, but it's awesome. They check in to talk about recording the album with Pete from The Bouncing Souls, and tell us what they've been up to for the last decade. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awesome-rockband, PUP guitarist, Steve Sladkowski checked in from hometown Toronto to talk sports, Wilco and the future of music mediums. There's also a wonderful story about chillin' with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Louisville. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Night Birds frontman and authentic punk, Brian Gorsegner joined us to discuss all things punk-rock including talking your way out of a "police situation" and… sneaking in to a Weird Al Yankovic convention with Mikey Erg? Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Hause guest-hosts fellow road-dog, Matty O'Brien who came up with The Bouncing Souls, living in the historic, Jersey band-house then touring with Sick Of It All and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones where he partook in the outrageous stories related here. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The nicest guy in comedy, Josh Gondelman took a break from HIS awesome podcast, Make My Day as well as his day job at Desus & Mero to fill us in on Boston vs Brooklyn, George Costanza vs Road House's Dalton and of course, roast beef culture. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Memphis-born and Mississippi-raised, alt-country rocker and a legend on guitar, Cory Branan checked in to straighten us out on the biggest misconceptions of the south. We also discuss his love for John Prine, Randy Newman and B-horror movies. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor/comedian Noël Wells came on to tell us about her encounters with real ghosts and a childhood desire to run away and live in a giant pair of boots. Favorite guest host, Jeff Rosenstock validates her as a "real punk" while discussing her new album. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heavy metal guitarist for Bad Wolves and God Forbid, Doc Coyle schooled us good on politics, cold showers and Jersey hard rock history. He also told us all about playing in the Metallica wedding band and his own Ex-Man podcast. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Maine frontman, John O’Callaghan aka John The Ghost in his solo project, checked in from sunny Phoenix to tell us what it is with that Arizona air that keeps bands happy. We also discussed baseball, loving your parents and pandemic pitbull puppies. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lawrence Arms vocalist, Brendan Kelly checked in from America's windy city to regale us with tales, from his fcked-upbringing to amazing recording studios. Listen well, young punks, to the man who is too punk rock for Warped Tour. Fo' real. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Disgraceland podcast's Jake Brennan is a genius. Why? He combined true-crime and music to make an amazing show! But he's got some real music cred to back it up including playing in Boston hardcore band, Cast Iron Hike. Of course we get into all of it. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lande Hekt of Muncie Girls has a new solo album that celebrates her coming out to the world. We had a delightful conversation with her about the album that she played all the instruments on, as well as her debilitating claustrophobia and sugar addiction. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lande Hekt of Muncie Girls has a new solo album that celebrates her coming out to the world. We had a delightful conversation with her about the album that she played all the instruments on, as well as her debilitating claustrophobia and sugar addiction.
Rock-Americana, true brothers in arms, Dave and Tim Hause have an amazing respect and love for each other and they use it to make great music together. They're also old pals of Benny's and the resulting conversation is just a delight. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Menzingers have been guests just once before but come up so often that they certainly feel like GOT family. Vocalist/guitarist Tom May kept that vibe alive with a homey conversation about UFOs, Philly and New Years resolutions (which he loves). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For our first show of 2021 we gathered three of Benny's spirit animals - Dr. Neel, Roger Harvey and Aunt Judy for their unique, optimistic look at the year ahead. We also got a few lessons from the year we left behind and some epic New Year's Eve stories. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimmy Eat World drummer, Zach Lind is a seriously grounded individual - his whole band is! It's part of the secret of their success. We get into that as well as growing up in a conservative household and some beer-snobbery as well. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emo-screamer and post-hardcore band, Thursday frontman, Geoff Rickly is one of the most intelligent, sincere, old pals of the show. He checks in to discuss good vs evil, Jeff Rosenstock, and take us from the stray cats of Brooklyn to the growling, neighborhood dogs of Iowa. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slowcore/indie-rock band Nothing's Dominic Palermo gives us one of the most interesting and varied conversations in a while. From the low-down on listening to Hot97 in prison, to out-drinking all other bands in the studio, this is one you won't forget.
Slowcore/indie-rock band Nothing's Domenic Palermo gives us one of the most interesting and varied conversations in a while. From the low-down on listening to Hot97 in prison, to out-drinking all other bands in the studio, this is one you won't forget. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Foo Fighter and alt-country artist, Chris Shiflett checked in to talk about his early days roadying for Wax and working at Fat Wreck Chords before joining No Use For A Name. We also get current with his new record and his "Walking The Floor" podcast. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardcore screamer, Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid is yet another hard-rocking Canadian sweetheart. He regales us with stories of transporting exceptional sausage and being shown "24 Hour Party People" in a Serbian jail. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indie/alt-singer/songwriter Jon Snodgrass has collaborated with everybody, from The Descendents and Lagwagon to Chuck Ragan. Our awesome convo with him goes just as many places, from writing jingles for friends to Warren Zevon and baseball. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Punk/ska band, The Flatliners frontman, Chris Cresswell misses the road but also feels guilty about the amount of fun he had staying home this summer. We also talk songwriting, playing in Hot Water Music and pre-Canadians burning down the White House. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate and Jon Hiltz - you may not know who they are (yet) but these two have been instrumental in the Jersey music scene, from inspiring little Benny to nurturing, and managing The Bouncing Souls, these two are brother and sister punk-rock matriarchs. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Farren and Jeff Rosenstock, together known sometimes as Antarctigo Vespucci (usually with Benny on drums) are two long-standing, "friends of the Offtrack family" and they came on to throw some laughs and keep us company during election day. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Founding member of heavy-hardcore band Terror, Scott Vogel has also been in a whole bunch of other, seriously legit bands that you know. This week we get into everything from therapy to Madball to cutting your own hair. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Avail frontman, punk-folkster Tim Barry checked in from lovely Richmond, VA to talk about his early metal days, adult dorms and a recent, massive LSD trip that ended up involving 2am chats with his publisher and accountant. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bad Cop/Bad Cop is a badass, punk-rock band and this week their singer-guitarist, Jennie Cotterill tuned in to give us the low-down on the band and then take us off-track into baking, guitars, sculpture, and the evil Mrs. Hammond. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clutch drummer, Jean-Paul Gaster is the backbone of his group but he's also a big Miles Davis fan and has great advice on working with stone. At the end of the day though, it's just fun to listen to Benny bro' down with a fellow time-keeper. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bryan Kienlen, bassist for The Bouncing Souls and tattoo artist, talks about the Jersey punk band's earliest incarnations, and adventures, in high school thru to the newest, and cutest, addition to his family. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Touché Amoré frontman, Jeremy Bolm is a hardcore-punk master who loves vinyl records and believes in aliens. Hear us discuss all that, Alaska and how his grandpa was pals with Bob Hope. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a few punk musicians out there with successful record labels but Syd Butler may be the nicest of them all. Hear stories like his first band with Ian MacKaye's sister and freezing in the Seth Meyers studio where he plays bass in the 8G band. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Kelly intimidated Benny, who couldn't shake his House of Cards character, Doug Stamper. But guess what? He's not only a great film and TV actor, but a great guy as well. He's also... a guitar player! It's a great conversation, enjoy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Sib is many things, punk-rock frontman for Wax and 22 Jacks, record label owner (SideOneDummy) and standup comedian. We discuss all of it, from growing up as an awkward skater kid with a big head, to turning life's little tragedies into laughs. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rise Against frontman, Tim McIlrath is a modern day icon of punk rock and it was a delight to hear some of his origin stories and insights on life. His "best-of-Chicago" list is solid info too, even though he refused commit on a pizza spot. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brilliant young songwriter and producer, Bartees Strange makes compelling, vital music. He's got a lot to talk about as well, like growing up an outcast in Oklahoma then finally finding identity in an all-black neighborhood in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardcore punk band, War On Women shred on stage and walk the walk offstage where they take real action on some of the big social issues that come up in their songs. From feminism to angry skinheads, this is a fun and enlightening chat with Shawna and Sue. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Punk-rock producer and hardcore-frontman for Battery, Brian McTernan has a lot to talk about, including some memorable experiences with Benny. We talk straight-edge, worst-band-in-the-studio stories and his new band, Be Well, along the way. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fat Mike of NoFX is always going off track and he pulls no punches with us on this week's episode. There's plenty of raging punk rock mania but he also manages to get pretty introspective at one point... then quickly returns with a "fuck Radiohead". Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The mythical Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music gets our heads straight this week with tales of fishing, brawling and reveling in the glory of nature while staying respectful of it's fury. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Punk-rock pro, Matt Caughthran of The Bronx misses all the stupid little shit of being on the road and with his fans. Among other road-stories is a stunner involving Fletcher from Pennywise in Australia with a deadly bottle of vodka. Don't miss it. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A NYC musical treasure, singer songwriter, Jesse Malin could also be called the Zelig of rock and roll. He's seen a few decades and incarnations but is as vital as ever. He's also a great guy to talk to, which we definitely enjoyed doing, so listen up. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer/songwriter, Laura Stevenson who is basically 'Offtrack family' joins us after giving birth in quarantine to bring hope while discussing Benny Goodman, Blink 182 and surviving an avalanche in western Canada. Oh yeah... "banana" is her safe word. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer/songwriter Jared Hart of Mercy Union and The Scandals, gets down with fellow Mercy-member Benny, discussing Tiki bars, pink flamingo crimes and baseball. But things really kick into gear when Jared starts talking about his hometown, the amazing Bayonne, NJ! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean Bonnette of folksy-punkband, AJJ comes on board this week to discuss serious social change. Don't worry, that's only the first half. We also get to his favorite skate spots, Chris Farren on mushrooms, and Ben's cousin, the nun. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardcore kid turned national security reporter, Spencer Ackerman joins us to talk some shit about THE SHIT. But he's old pals with Benny so we do go off track and talk a little music-90's hardcore... and political journalism. Check it. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Milo, from The Descendents! Do we really need to say any more? No. But we will... it's Milo! From The Descendents! Punk rock, Minutemen, Black Flag, "she tolerates my farts"... it's Milo!.. from The Descendents! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mathcore's main man, Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan gets our heads straight on keeping it fucking real down on the farm. He also advocates for taking care of your own business and doing whatever it takes to support your muse. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teenage Bottlerocket singer/guitarist Ray Carlisle checked in with us from the prairie to talk about cowboys and fishing... well that's just the first 5 minutes. The interview is as fun as his awesome punk rock band, bouncing from Nicolas Cage to road-dog tips. If you don't like Teenage Bottlerocket it's because you haven't heard them, so AFTER this interview, crank it up! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Specialist of sex, Liz Goldwyn is also a renown writer, filmmaker and artist. She came on board by to straighten us out on the ins and outs of the birds and the bees and all those in between. This is an intelligent woman with a lot going on, so listen up! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary photographer Danny Clinch joins us to talk about how he captured some of the most iconic images in music. From Tupac's tattoos to Saint Springsteen, his pictures are stunning and revealing. It's a great talk with a true artist and genuinely nice guy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazing and talented, punk-folk, singer-songwriter, Frank Turner reveals that this pandemic "is like the first few days after getting off tour... forever." But really, the mood is light and you'll enjoy hearing Benny and Frank get into some epic tour stories that will make your forget all your troubles. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author, writer and rock-scenester, Lizzy Goodman returns to Offtrack for our 2nd Corona-series episode, helping us all with ways to stay mentally, physically and entertainedly healthy. From movies and surgical-mask-porn to a Lady Gaga connection. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Indie, punk songwriting powerhouse, Jeff Rosenstock joins us for our first 'Corona episode' to talk about his and the world's current state of affairs and how best to deal with it without going crazy. Don't worry, we also talk about donuts and sports. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cleveland still rocks and The Sidekicks prove it. The entire band sat down to chat with old pal, Benny and Brad about road dog tips, driving in NYC, the 'River of Fire' and why people from Cleveland are just so damn nice. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Worriers' front-person, Lauren Denitzio came by to talk Benny off the ledge regarding the state of the union, social media and general jerk-bags. We get positive too though, with punk rock, songwriting and New Jersey getting into the mix. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gaslight Anthem frontman and solo artist, Brian Fallon talks with his old pal, Benny about songwriting, religion, owning a record label and being driven to tears by a live show. Benny also tells his infamous Killers story. Not to be missed. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emo/indie-rock, catchy-guitarist Jade Lilitri of Oso Oso, gets into basketball with Benny, (being a Knicks fan). He also speaks of the positives of songwriting and recognizing the perfection in every moment. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The host of Bar Rescue on Spike TV talks about his successful show, boobie cam and butt funnel. What?!? There’s also some music talk, like witnessing the Adam Ant/Black Flag beef and owning Jimmy Hendrix’ guitar. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For our 300th episode, we recorded live, in front of an audience at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Guests were Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker, Brian Baker of Minor Threat and Bad Religion, and Laura Stevenson. What a blast! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guitarist from iconic Brooklyn hardcore band, Indecision talks about his transition into local government as a NYC council member. We also discuss sensory deprivation, conspiracy theories and, of course, pizza! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrew W.K. discusses the importance of turning off your rational mind, his first album in 12 years and how he got Obituary to be his backing band by writing them a letter. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paternoster discusses New Brunswick Grease Trucks, how she developed her playing style and the way social media has redefined the way we behave in our daily lives. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fat Mike’s best friend, who was once considered the 6th Swingin’ Utter tells tales of growing up punk in Santa Cruz, roadying via Blackhawk helicopter in Iraq and refusing to blow up a cow in Cambodia. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kinsella discusses playing music for as long as he can remember, his current day job doing live sound and the time his disdain for organized religion got him into serious trouble. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The keyboard/accordionist for The Hold Steady and World/Inferno Friendship Society discusses his diverse musical background, adventures touring in Mongolia and how he gets over onstage anxiety. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The former Fake Problems singer discusses how he approaches his online and onstage persona, why being a frontman is so complicated and a story about a house party gone terribly wrong. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonah Matranga of New End Original and onelinedrawing talks about being one of the very first people to fully embrace crowd funding and NOT taking the big bucks to license his music to Coke. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frontman for the Gypsy-punk band tells of how a woman lured him to Rio, being a darling of Madonna, and working with some of the biggest producers in the record industry. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vocalist for iconic NYC hardcore band, Agnostic Front, talks about the good old days of CBGB matinee’s and protecting his young brother Freddy (Madball), by bringing him to live in a squat on New York’s lower east side. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The MGMT bassist discusses going from crust punk to college student, getting kicked out of the stock exchange for “consorting with terrorists” and selling lemonade in Yankee Stadium. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kayleigh talks about how her parents exposed her to alternative music, touring alongside everyone from Dave Hause to Chuck Ragan and being a female on tour. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carter talks about his current project with The Rattlesnakes, his struggles with anxiety and how having a child has helped soften his previously nihilistic worldview. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Author of "Meet Me In The Bathroom" discusses her new oral history of the New York music scene, the influence of the Strokes on mainstream culture and her previous life as a second grade teacher. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Agnello and guest host Emil Amos discuss their working relationship, Agnello's experience recording everyone from Dinosaur Jr to Sonic Youth and why his favorite records are lo-fi. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The indie-rock, frontman discusses his upcoming feature film debut, the emotional price for creating uncompromising art and why supporting record labels still matters. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hutchinson discusses his creative process, the true nature of happiness and why the dark nature of his band's music doesn't mean he's a downer offstage. If anything, it's quite the opposite. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russian Circles discuss their first bands, the reasoning behind not having any microphones onstage and why they take their music seriously instead of themselves. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pearson and guest host Jeremy Bolm (Touché Amoré) discuss the San Diego screamo scene, Pearson's appearance on The Jerry Springer show, and the importance of dialogue with people you disagree with. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary NYC guitarist of CIV and JUDGE talks about the early days of hardcore in Ohio, the New York scene and that one time he took the subway to Madison Square Garden to open for KISS. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Raneri and Nick Ghanbarian discuss their new album "Vacancy," the Internet's "call-out culture" and how getting older changes your perspective on the complexities of human interactions. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate the release of Laura Jane Grace's new book "Tranny," we hosted a live podcast with Laura and Dan Ozzi on Nov. 15th. We discuss Laura's life and the collaborative process behind the book. If you weren't able to make the live show at Brooklyn Bazaar, this is the next best thing! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The singer-songwriter discusses his new album "Instigator," how having a child has changed his worldview, growing up in a family of police officers and the growing pains of gentrification. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Circa Survive frontman and his producer discuss their new collaboration "Pixie Queen", how Green overcame his struggles with addiction and how they manage their busy schedules with their domestic responsibilities. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Paramore drummer discusses how he ended up performing on the band's upcoming album, what it was like touring the world at the age of 14 and the genesis of his indie-pop project HalfNoise. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chef and owner of the No.7 restaurant and sub shops talks about his new book "A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches and why sometimes the simplest recipes are the most satisfying. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The singer/songwriter of Holy Sons and Om, discusses his new podcast "Drifter's Sympathy," existential angst, how art can inhabit your life along with other uplifting topics. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The punk/post-hardcore singer talks with Jonah and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) about his new solo album, the nature of individuality and surviving as a full-time musician living in Brooklyn. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glassjaw guitarist and his wife, a former Real World cast member, discuss their mutual love of hardcore and near fights on the Warped Tour, seafood and Melissa's very outspoken opinions on reality television. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The music and online tastemaker talks about psychedelics, her party persona and unique path in the music industry both behind the scenes and on the cover of magazines. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The multi-instrumentalist discusses what it's like performing with everyone from the Cranberries to Bleachers, his latest project Ex Reyes and sandwich culture. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With our favorite guest host, Vanessa Bayer (SNL), the producer and former rapper talks about how he turned down a suitcase full of cash, and his new book, “Kanye West Owes Me $300”. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frontman of the Jersey-emo band, with guest-host Dan Ozzi (Noisey) discuss why debilitating anxiety forced him to take control of his mind twelve years ago. He also talks about why sleeping is a wink from the universe, and how being a father prevented him from dissolving into his own molecules. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott Sturgeon, aka Stza Crack, and guest host Benny Horowitz (Gaslight Anthem), discuss police brutality, Scott’s 9/11 suspicions and how the event affected him. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer-songwriter Anika Pyle formerly of Chumped talks about the genesis of her new solo act Katie Ellen, what The Gender Binary is, and what it was like growing going up getting a Montessori education. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Astronautalis aka rapper Andrew Bothwell and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discuss how he fractured his skull falling off the Warped Tour stage and how his adventures in eastern Europe influenced his new album Cut The Body Loose. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The vocalist of metal-core band, Every Time I Die and guest host, Benny Horowitz of Gaslight Anthem, talk about having premature children and the way it informed the lyrics on the next ETID record. We also discuss Buckley's fantastic new novel “Scale” and how he's managed to transcend his public persona and inner aggression. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NOFX guitarist discusses going public with the revelation that he was molested as a child via the band’s new book, “Hepatitis Bathtub”. He also talks about the secret to his band's three-decade-plus longevity and the wonders of edible marijuana. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dum Dum Girls frontwoman (aka Dee Dee) discusses her brand new solo album X-Communicate, how she DJs to survive the rising rents in Harlem and how a comparison to Debbie Gibson accidentally made it into her bio (yet she learned to embrace it). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Thorburn (Islands, Unicorns) tells how his new albums were influenced by police brutality and race and why Freud's theory of the "Death Drive" also fueled his artistic drive. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former MTV VJ and his pal, Mike Denied (The Murder Junkies/GG Allin) in one of the most bizarre podcasts we've ever recorded. Subjects include problems with the law, experiences with sober living and his friendship with the late Scott Weiland. Is that Gene Simmons on the phone? Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max Huber of The Swingin' Utters talks about his days as a Marine, stationed in El Paso. Then we get into how he had to convince his bandmates to sign to Fat Wreck Chords, how his heroes in the UK Subs embraced him as a young punk rocker and what it was like to see the Swingin' Utters' peers Green Day and the Offspring become household names during the Bay area punk explosion. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mötley Crüe's legendary bassist and founding member, along with his Sixx:A.M. bandmates DJ Ashba (Guns N' Roses) and James Michael discuss how the music industry has changed over the past few decades, how selfies have ruined concert-going, what happens when you google "blood in your urine" and how they stay healthy after so much hard living. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Coheed And Cambria frontman talks about how he balances his band with his line of comics, children books and toys. We also talk about what you do when you find out your drummer can't do a European tour an hour before you're supposed to leave and how to deal with a bassist who’s just robbed Walgreens for drugs with a bombthreat. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest bailed and it was April Fools Day, so Jonah and frequent guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem, Bottomfeeder) decided to interview each other. They discuss current sports controversies, the upcoming presidential election and the proper airport etiquette for 2016. Crack a tallboy and listen up. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, screenwriter and playwright talks about his fantastic new music-driven novel Know Your Beholder and how he’s seen New York City's East Village transform over the past two decades. We also discuss loneliness, basketball and being a touring musician. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lawrence Arms frontman and Alkaline Trio drummer help us celebrate our 200th episode with guest host Dan Ozzi (Noisey)! They discuss their early ska roots in Slapstick and the Suicide Machines and spend way too much time on masturbation: specifically, old school stimuli vs new school. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The sought-after bassist talks about growing up as a "stereotypical loner-goth-girl" in a remote mining town in Canada, why she quit high school to move to England and how he she eventually met her childhood idol, Courtney Love and started playing with her live. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Nada Surf frontman discusses what it was like growing up in New York attending a French-speaking public school, recording Nada Surf's debut album High/Low with the Cars' Ric Ocasek back in 1996 and the genesis of the band's hit "Popular". Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rooney's frontman discusses the existence of ghosts, the possibility of the afterlife and impermanence of the universe. He also tells how his brother Jason encouraged him to pick up a guitar, and about starring in The Princess Diaries as a teenager. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guitarist for Thursday talks about his time in the band and his second career working on reality TV shows. Jonah manages to take if off track towards The Singularity, Godspeed and YouTube. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hold Steady frontman, with guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discusses the musical kinship he feels with Paul Simon, the changes he's experienced living in different neighborhoods in Brooklyn over the past fifteen years and David Foster's Wallace's prescient prediction that virtual reality would eventually mimic "real life" so closely it will be hard to tell the difference. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gaslight Anthem frontman discusses his upcoming solo album, why your favorite musician probably still has a day job and his frustration with some aspects of music criticism. Fallon also talks about his love of Tom Waits, why signifiers like "popist" and "rockist" are so ridiculous and why he decided to strike out on his own after spending the past decade with Gaslight. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The comedian, activist and musician talks about his new band, The Agenda and how Robin Williams kept him in comedy. Then we preview his tune, “Fuck the NRA” from his debut album What Alive People Do. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Haim bassist discusses how she grew up listening to emo icons Taking Back Sunday and Brand New. She also talks about her short-lived career as a waitress, the impact that Say Anything's ...Is A Real Boy had on her life and the merits of pop music. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The founder of Glamour Kills clothing line discusses how he got started designing his own merchandise, the secret to dealing with haters and why he decided to migrate back Upstate after living in Manhattan. We also talk about his collaboration with bands ranging from All Time Low to Hot Water Music and people who rip-off his aesthetic. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Armor For Sleep frontman talks about their anniversary shows for “What To Do When You're Dead”, and what it's like transitioning from a musician to a manager. He also discusses Ray Kurzweil's theory on The Singularity and his fascination with virtual reality. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The talentented booker for Saint Vitus, singer for Primitive Weapons and White Widows Pact discusses the politics behind Brooklyn's hottest venue, the genesis of his own bands and why you shouldn't ask him to be on the guest list unless you've got a good reason. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Mansfield with guest host Steak Mountain, looks back on his major-label saga, his personal and collaborative relationship with Macklemore and why he's more excited about his music right now than he's been in a long time. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Title Fight bassist/vocalist along with guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discusses record collecting, moving to New York and whether violence is an inherent part of hardcore music. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The singer-songwriter, with guest hosts Vanessa Bayer, (Saturday Night Live) and Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discusses reality television, the class system in Europe, the brilliance of the Counting Crows and what it was like opening for the Offspring armed solely with an acoustic guitar. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick and Anna Troxell with guest host Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason) discuss what it's like being in a band with someone you're married to; living in a haunted house and why they avoid Waffle House. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pelican guitarist / music publicist discusses what it's like playing in one of metal's most celebrated instrumental bands while also doing press for high-profile acts like Run The Jewels, why there's no such thing as guilty pleasures and the genesis of his awesome new band RLYR Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of our favorite guests returns alongside Yuuki Matthews (The Shins) to talk about the nature of music criticism, Bazan's rules to curb his problem drinking and how he manages to balance his career in a way that makes equal time for his art and family without sacrificing productivity. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Powerviolence icon Mark McCoy (Charles Bronson, Das Oath) with guest host Steak Mountain discusses his insanely regimented artistic process, why creativity precedes commerce when it comes to his record label Youth Attack! and why he spends 90 minutes every morning writing in his journal even if it's in a font that's undecipherable to everyone else. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Thrice frontman and solo artist talks about what it was like to be signed to a major-label during 2002's summer of screamo, why the worship music he creates for his church shouldn't be confused with the music he creates with his band and how technology has changed the way he's able to tour and stay in touch with his family. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of our favorite musicians, and her producer (both formerly of Bomb The Music Industry!) returns to discuss her brand new album Cocksure. There’s also her traumatic experience of viewing Mel Gibson film Apocalypto after eating a weed brownie and how to the duo met as Long Island ska kids. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Alkaline Trio bassist/singer talks about why mild-altering drugs can eventually dull your senses, what it's been like relocating from Chicago to St. Augustine, Florida, and how he's mellowed out in general after playing in a punk band for nearly two decades. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author and musician Tim Kinsella (Cap'n Jazz, Jooan Of Arc, Owls, Make Believe) with guest host Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason) discusses starting a band with his brother when he was 12 years old, and why Chicago is still a viable place to survive as an artist. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The drummer who’s played in pretty much every important New York hardcore band ever (Judge, Youth Of Today, Project X, Side By Side…) talks about the legendary Chung King sessions, what it was it like being in Limp Bizkit for one day and how he ended up at his current gig as an advertising agency in Venice, California. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Offtrack favorites Chris Farren (Fake Problems) and Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!) discuss Leavin' La Vida Loca, the latest release from their band Antarctigo Vespucci, why Chris cleans his room every day and what Jeff is going to do with his outdated DVD collection. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The rocker and party icon talks about how technology has changed the way humans relate to each other throughout history, yet why nothing will ever replace face-to-face interactions. He explains how to stay positive even when it involves something as frustrating in sitting in traffic for hours on the way to record this podcast. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Annie Hart and Erika Forster from the Brooklyn dream pop band and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discuss what it was like being homeschooled, why we were all such well-behaved adolescents and how touring has allowed many of us to live outside of a bubble to see how people live in the rest of the world. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Circa Survive guitarist Colin Frangicetto along with guest host, Steak Mountain talk about how they reluctantly became "artists," how coming up in punk rock gave them the confidence to experiment in visual arts and why if you're truly happy with what you've created it's probably time to quit. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frances and Mark Quinlan of Hop Along alongside Noisey editor and guest host Dan Ozzi to discuss how the band formed, what it's like being in a creative project with your sibling and their unexpected love of Earth Crisis. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The star of Amazon's "Sneaky Pete" has had a long career in TV including appearances on Chicago Fire and Law & Order. He talks about how easy it is to lose your own identity when you're immersed in a character and what it's like playing an alcoholic rapist onstage. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin Devine discusses how he's able to play arenas with Brand New one week and headline intimate shows the next, what it's been like bouncing between Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan for his entire life and what it's like being both a musician and a critic. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cursive and The Good Life frontman Tim Kasher discusses his prodigious musical output, what it's like being on tour when your lung collapses and the consequences of writing overly personal lyrics. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vanessa Bayer (SNL, Trainwreck), Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker, Jets To Brazil), Christopher Norris (a.k.a. Steak Mountain) and yoga guru Eddie Stern join the G.O.T. hosts for a live podcast taping at Union Hall, Brooklyn. BONUS: Blake performs at the end! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
La Dispute frontman Jordan Dreyer talks about the band's latest album, "Rooms Of The House", why he still lives in Michigan, and how he's been able to completely eschew any type of social media profile. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Randy Blythe discusses his new memoir "Dark Days," about what it was like to experience the Kafka-esque drama of being arrested for a murder that he never knew occurred and why he decided to return to Europe for the trial. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
British actor and musician Michael Des Barres talks about his indefinable career that ranges from replacing Robert Palmer in Power Station to playing Murdoc on MacGyver. He even performs a song for us at the end. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Converge drummer Ben Koller, Cave In frontman Stephen Brodsky and Saint Vitus soundguy Nick Cageao discuss how they push themselves to their technical limits in Mutoid Man, their latest album Bleeder and their favorite rock trios. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anti-Flag bassist Chris #2 talks about using major-label money to build a studio and donate to DIY venues in their hometown of Pittsburgh and how Jonah unintentionally helped facilitate their posthumous collaboration with Woody Guthrie. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ceremony and Paint It Black bassist, Andy Nelson talks about eschewing Live Nation and 21-and-over venues, his new musical project with Dan Yemin called Open City and why sincerity can be an embarrassing trait when everyone is reeling in apathy. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emil Amos (Om, The Holy Sons, Lilacs & Champagne) discusses why technology doesn’t alter the human experience and how the Beatles underwent a transformation so unprecedented that it almost proves the existence of a higher intelligence. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surfer Blood frontman John Paul Pitts talks about why Florida is such a strange place, how he learned to play guitar via Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. and why Surfer Blood decided to go back to their indie roots on the band's latest album, 1000 Palms. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ace, Joe and Bill with guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) discuss what it was like growing up in "The Blueberry Capitol Of The World," what happens when humans inevitably merge with machines and that time they got sued by The Get Up Kids for attempting to pay homage to them in a song. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pitchfork Review's Senior Editor Jessica Hopper with guest host Brian Cook (Russian Circles, Botch) discusses her new book The First Collection Of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic and her influential fanzine Hit It Or Quit. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coliseum frontman talks about his musical career from The Enkindels to Black Cross to Coliseum, and how he's been able to live off his art as a graphic artist when he isn't on the road. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apollo Sunshine guitarist Sam Cohen talks about what it's like to play guitar for Norah Jones and Shakira, scary experiences playing in the New York Subway and what it was like touring the country in a school bus that ran on vegetable oil. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Pond and guest host Benny Horowitz (Gaslight Anthem) talk about leaving Brooklyn to move upstate, his violent experiences in New Hampshire and Philly and why he ran away from home in tights as an eight year old because his parents wanted him to take ballet lessons. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason Black (Hot Water Music), Arty Shepherd (Errortype: Eleven, Primitive Weapons) and vocalist Neltie talk about their new band, UnWed. Topics include conspiracy theories, what it's like balancing a band with a day job/family and the downfall of music journalism. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The R&B crooner discusses his two-decade long musical evolution, sharing the stage with everyone from Incubus to the Strokes, throwing a fake wedding to get the gifts, and getting bullshit brotherly advice from Fred Armissen. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jenny Lewis talks about her transition from child actress to Rilo Kiley frontwoman. She confesses to how seeing a dead fish in a koi pond inspired her to tell her boyfriend that she loved him for the first time and that the happiest time of her life was living in the basement of a flophouse, next to the boiler. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The filmmaker and director talks about what it was like to be at the center of the grunge hurricane in the 90’s, his experiences working with the Jackass crew, and how he met his wife (Sleater-Kinney frontwoman Corin Tucker). Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jarrod Gorbel (The Honorary Title) and Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley) discuss this new project, the dissolution of their previous bands, and the dangers of doing psychedelic drugs at Disneyland. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kyle Durfey, David Haik and Zac Sewell of Pianos Become The Teeth, discuss their love of country music, partying and enjoying the simpler things. They give keen insight into what's it like to take your art seriously without sacrificing your sense of humor. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The legendary, post-punk guitarist talks about being influenced by Dr. Feelgood and watching David Byrne literally take notes at a GoF show. He also explains how Spinal Tap was too close to home to be funny and our recurring theme of dealing with drummers. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stacy and Drew of American Hi-Fi fill us in on what it was like to have a hit song back when the music industry was thriving. Stacy also talks about what it’s like being Miley Cyrus' musical director and the touring drummer for Matchbox 20. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Kinsella of American Football and Cap'n Jazz, with guest host Brian Cook (Russian Circles), discusses doing whatever you want on stage which sometimes includes just having a fan punch you in the stomach. Oh yeah, and ALL high school bands suck. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake and Dave from Minus The Bear with guest host Brian Cook (Botch) discuss unique guitar sounds, and how to keep from being pigeonholed by doing remix and acoustic records. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Simpson and Jeremy Gomez of Mineral stopped by in the middle of their sold out reunion tour. Along with guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem), they discuss the emo explosion and the brilliance of the apocalyptic film “The Day After Tomorrow”. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evan Weiss of Into It. Over It., Their/They're/There and indie rock act, Pet Symmetry, talks about touring with some of his biggest influences, from Texas Is The Reason to the Jealous Sound and his prolific projects like 52 Weeks, in which he recorded a new song every week for a year. With guest host and friend of the podcast, Dan Ozzi, writer and editor at VICE's music site Noisey. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer/songwriter Cory Branan alongside guest host, Jenny Owen Youngs discusses touring with the Gaslight Anthem and Against Me!, how a group of angry bookies gave him a black eye back in the day, and his path into discovering the delta blues. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded live at Union Hall, Brooklyn with guests: Matthew Caws (Nada Surf); Jena Friedman (Letterman, The Daily Show); Emil Amos (Om, Grails, Holy Sons); Zeena Koda (Gazelle, Sirius XM Radio); Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb The Music Industry!) and 2 live performances! Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Flatliners lead singer talks about what it's like for Canadian artists to critique American politics, the dangers of "studio ears" and his alternate careers as bartender and graphic designer. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Denver Dalley of Desaparecidos and Statistics talks about playing with Har Mar Superstar and his international adventures. He and guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) compare the Omaha indie rock scene with Jersey's classic punk scene. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fat Mike of NOFX and his beloved Soma Snakeoil speak candidly of their devotion to each other, their extreme lifestyle, BDSM, punk rock, mucus, musicals, drug mules and sex slaves. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our own host, Jonah Bayer, puts his parents behind the microphones for this very special episode. The Bayers talk about raising Jonah and his SNL star - sister, Vanessa and then reveal a few long hidden secrets about their own pasts. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Comedian discusses sober sex, the addictive nature of social media and the highs and lows of life on the road. Guest host Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) also brings up her MTV show and its cancellation. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lawrence Arms' bassist/vocalist Brendan Kelly and Red Scare Records' founder Toby Jeg talk about the genesis of the label, how Toby got his big break at Fat Wreck Chords and why Rush's Neil Peart is the king of the nerds. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein discusses his bands, from the Misfits to Danzig to Kryst the Conqueror, as well as his wrestling career/workout regiment and why he doesn't read emails. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Buffalo native and frontman for Texas Is The Reason came by on his fortieth birthday to announce his upcoming solo album on Rise Records and discuss why he recently moved out of NYC after two decades. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The comedian, TV Writer/Producer, burger connoisseur, professional wrestling pundit and former WWE writer, gives us the lowdown dirty dirt on wrestling and the television industry. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The singer for Fake Problems, and one half of Antarctigo Vespucci, talks about trying to write original songs, rock docs, and touring. We also talk NYC vs LA to help Chris in his quest to get out of his hometown. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The vampire horror author and professional stage manager tells where the bodies are buried and gives the lowdown on what it's like to have your day job be just as cool as your dream job. Support the show via Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
