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Claudio Sanchez

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.

Jonah and Benny

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.

Adam Rapp

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.

Brendan Kelley and Derek Grant

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.

Jennie Vee

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.

Matthew Caws

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.

Robert Schwartzman

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.

Steve Pedulla

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.

Craig Finn

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.

Brian Fallon

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.

Jamie Kilstein

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, “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.

Este Haim

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.

Marky Capicotto

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.

Ben Jorgensen

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.

Dave Castillo

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.

Fences

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.

Ned Russin

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.

Frank Turner

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.

Creepoid

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.

Trevor de Brauw

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.