Going Off Track
A weekly interview show hosted by Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) and producer, Brad Worrell. The guest list leans musical but with plenty of other interesting folks thrown in.
Fri, April 25, 2025
Tim & Dave Hause
Here's a wild ride for 'ya! Two for the price of one - brothers Dave and Tim Hause join us for a nice long chat about... everything! On and off track we go, from TV shows to the funniest musicians and our very first, live BREAKING NEWS! It's deep, it's funny, it's very informative. Sing Us Home Festival website
Wed, April 09, 2025
Chris Daly
Texas Is The Reason we've got Chris Daly on this week, their co-founder and dynamic drummer. He talks about getting his start, seeing NYHC bands "wearing these weird beads" leading him to dabble in the Krishnacore scene and eventually starting Texas... who are back! He also reveals how many lollipops he's consumed in his life. Check it.
Sun, April 06, 2025
Cory Murchy
Minus The Bear is back! So we sat down for a chat with their bassist extraordinaire, Cory Murchy. From just how good it feels being back with the band to water rights, hunting and high-desert fun, this one def goes off-track. Episode word of the week: Respect . Check out Cory's art on his website
Fri, March 28, 2025
Flashback Friday! - Laura Stevenson
Who better to put you in a good mood for the weekend than the delightful Laura Stevenson? Friend of the show and talented singer/songwriter. If you don't have time to revisit this episode in full, at least pull up some Laura songs on your streamer of choice for your drive home!
Thu, March 13, 2025
Cory Murchy
Minus The Bear is back! So we sat down for a chat with their bassist extraordinaire, Cory Murchy. From just how good it feels being back with the band to water rights, hunting and high-desert fun, this one def goes off-track. Episode's word of the week: Respect . Check out Cory's art on his website Minus the Bear website
Wed, February 26, 2025
Jeremy Galindo
This Will Destroy You and You, Infinite guitarist, Jeremy Galindo goes way off track with us this week. UFO's, ghosts, video games, basketball... Brad Pitt! But don't worry true fans, the whole middle of the pod gets into Jeremy's amazing musical journey, from first bands to latest projects - it's all here!
Wed, February 12, 2025
Mike Sosinski
We got our skank on for this week's guest - Mike Sosinski, the singer of ska-punk band, Kill Lincoln and owner of Bad Times Records . We talk about his first show (Bosstones), first skank (Mustard Plug) , first band... and we even touch on the famous cafe wars of central Jersey. Classic GOT episode.
Wed, February 05, 2025
Rachel Bolan • Pt.2
We continue last week's conversation with the legendary Skid Row, bassist Rachel Bolan, getting into his songwriting inspiration, a really good ghost story, and Alice Cooper winning a staring contest with his cat.
Thu, January 30, 2025
Rachel Bolan
From the legendary Skid Row , bassist Rachel Bolan sits down with Benny (in the flesh!) to talk about his music origins, from seeing KISS for the first time and taking up bass so he could be Gene Simmons, to jumping from the club straight into the arena, opening for Bon Jovi. It's a truly lovely, fun conversation that we know you're going to enjoy.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Franz Nicolay
Musician, producer, author, college professor, keyboard/accordion player for The Hold Steady, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Against Me!, Guignol. .. Franz Nicolay has so much under his belt that it's almost impossible to go off track with him. But we do. From growing up in the sticks to health hacks like waiting until your German tour to get your teeth fixed, this one is all information that you need to know. Fun journey, come along. Franz's website
Wed, November 27, 2024
Matt Pinfield Pt.2
120 Minutes host, DJ, music lover and author, Matt Pinfield continues the conversation from last week. We hear about flying on U2's private plane, seeing Queen with Thin Lizzy and surviving a teenage brain aneurysm, against all odds. Matt's website
Wed, November 20, 2024
Matt Pinfield
The walking, talking encyclopedia of music himself is with us this week - the always amazing Matt Pinfield. He knows everything about music and has seen almost every cool band but in true form we get off-track and in-Jersey in this fun, informative episode. From baby Moby to 911 in that non-stop, classic voice. Matt's website
Wed, November 13, 2024
Taylor Brown
Tour manager for The Gaslight Anthem, Taylor Brown joins us for another 'Road Dogs' episode. He discusses the blessed 'day off' on the road, East Coast vs West Coast wildfires, the joy of spreadsheets and that Prague show. You should also know that this Renaissance man designs and builds mid-century modern furniture.
Thu, October 31, 2024
Karina Rykman
The delightful Karina Rykman, bassist, songwriter, jam-specialist, joins us this week to talk about the spiritual essence of jam-rock, running around Manhattan with a guitar at 13, her love of music (and specifically, Slayer). She reveals the Rolls-Royce of elevators and invites Benny to her parents' for brunch. Karina's website
Fri, October 18, 2024
Josh Johnson - FLASHBACK FRIDAY
Josh Johnson is deservedly blowing up right now! As correspondent on Comedy Central’s, The Daily Show as well as his hilarious standup and podcast, so we thought it was a good time to revisit the chat we had with him a while back... Josh's website
Thu, October 10, 2024
Stefan Babcock
This week with got to chat with delightful Canadian rocker, Stefan Babcock, lead singer of PUP, maybe our favorite band from up yonder? He talked about growing up punk in a family full of scientists, best Toronto bands, Rivers Cuomo's songwriting techniques and a lot about Stefan's own process and philosophies. It was a lot of fun.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Pinkshift
Here is the rock band of the future! Pinkshift (the whole band) joins us this week to talk about KISS lunchboxes, practicing piano for Skittles, all of their amazing alter-egos (intense) and what is REALLY happening in the brain of a drummer. A great band and a really fun and informative conversation.
Wed, September 25, 2024
Bill Conway
Comedian, author and founder of The Hard Times website, Bill Conway joins us this week to talk about growing up with a bad name in Boston via a hard-fighting father who taught him early, "how to talk to a cop". Saved by skateboarding and the local hardcore scene, he eventually started the hilarious Hard Times franchise satirizing all things punk, hardcore and otherwise.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Jared Shavelson
We've got a classic G.O.T. episode this week - be a fly on the wall as two drummers have a laid-back chat about their early influences, cool shows they were at and shared experiences. Jared Shavelson has played with The Bronx, The Hope Conspiracy, Paint It Black, and even Seal! Currently drumming for Joyce Manor and on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, Benny took him aside at the hotel in Cincinnati for a great sit-down.
Wed, August 14, 2024
The Dirty Nil
Live from the road! Benny chats with Luke, Kyle and Sam of the great Canadian rock band, The Dirty Nil. From Bartholomew the bully to visors as fashion? It's a real off-track experience. The Dirty Nil website
Wed, July 24, 2024
Spanish Love Songs
Frontman, Dylan Slocum and keyboardist, Meredith Van Woert of Spanish Love Songs talk about time zones, Nashville's "acceptable bagel", touring with The Gaslight Anthem and learning band mental-health from Metallica. Benny also digs deep into their personal relationship, confessing that while touring with them, he never realized that they were married! It's a deep dive into some very on-point and off-track material. Spanish Love Songs website
Wed, June 12, 2024
Louis Posen
This week, Hopeless Records founder, Louis Posen regales us with tales of how he cold-called both NoFX and Green Day, offering to make music videos and ended up doing "Bob" for Fat Mike and the gang. Guttermouth pushed him to release the first Hopeless Records single, using money made from his baseball card collection and he beat Tim Armstrong to Monster Plug by showing up.
Thu, June 06, 2024
Nick Corasaniti
We had an amazing talk this week with New York Times journalist, Nick Corasaniti. His new book, "I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony" just dropped and it is a very fun read. Our esteemed host, Benny himself is in the book! Besides a lot of rich stories about the legendary New Jersey venue, we go off track discussing Aerosmith's legacy and the Taylor Ham vs pork roll controversy. Big stuff.
Thu, May 30, 2024
Neil Rubenstein
How's this for off-track? Let's get a hilarious comedian and talk about when he ran an illegal poker game and then a brothel! Neil Rubenstein is for real in many ways and this was a roller coaster conversation that we had with him. The punk rock way of comedy, words you can't say on Tik Tok and a love of libraries. Dude is deep (and funny).
Wed, May 15, 2024
Butch Walker
Oh boy, have we got a show for you this week... the amazing Butch Walker of Marvelous 3, The Floyds, SouthGang, also a renown producer/songwriter working with Green Day, Weezer, Pink, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco to name a few. Butch has seen eras come and go and played a part in all of them! From being an LA hair metal band MTV star to what is happening with A-listers this week, the man is on it. A great story teller to boot, so strap in.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Steve Pedulla
Guitarist for Thursday, Steve Pedulla joins us to talk about the band and its history as well as his other gig as a director of photography for cool, food shows (among other reality shows). There's also a lot of "Jersey" talk and of course the mandatory AI discussion. photo by Michael Dubin
Wed, May 01, 2024
Chris Wollard
Hot Water Music's Chris Wollard joins us this week with guest-co-host, Jon Snodgrass to discuss the Gollum songwriting curse, praise for Stever Miller Band and how he and HWM drummer George Rebelo hated each other on site at their initial meeting.
Wed, April 24, 2024
Laura Jane Grace
Is Laura Jane Grace the best podcast guest ever? She has certainly always been on for us and brings it again in this awesome interview. From Elvis marrying her in Vegas, to singing "Just Like Heaven" with Dinosaur Jr., this episode bounces with fun and stories.
Wed, April 17, 2024
Danbert Nobacon
Danbert Nobacon has seen the full range of it all - from the streets of Manchester UK in the 70s to the wilds of eastern Washington state; from 80's anarchist punks to anarchist major-label, big-hit darlings in Chumbawamba. Along the way he never sold out his ideals and quite literally put his money where his mouth is. A super interesting conversation with a very real dude. Check out his new album, Kochtopus's Garden with the Axis of Dissent.
Wed, March 27, 2024
Tiffany Hendren
The Gaslight Anthem's FOH engineer, Tiffany Hendren on a "Road Dogs" episode that was actually taped on the road! Benny sits down with their wonderful live-mix engineer between gigs in Europe to chew the fat about what she does and how she got there.
Fri, March 01, 2024
Flashback Friday - Chuck Ragan
What better time than now to revisit the mountain man himself, the honorable Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music fame along with solo artisting and of course... mountain manning .
Wed, February 14, 2024
Michael McDermott
Drummer for The Bouncing Souls and Joan Jett, just to name a few, Michael McDermott is another Jersey treasure. From his early ska days and Murphys Law, to Budokan, the kid's got stories and he's telling! And be sure to check him out in The Kilograms with Joe Gittleman and Sammy Kay.
Thu, February 01, 2024
Chris Ross
Hardcore NJ drummer for Ensign, P.E.D. and many more, Chris Ross has known Benny since the latter was a wee punk. We go deep into the lore of New Jersey punk & hardcore, from the magic of 67 Hardy St. and the Bouncing Souls house basement shows to The Melody & The Roxy. There are also many fun, (some embarrassing) young Benny moments.
Wed, January 24, 2024
Ryan Patterson
Coliseum singer/guitarist, Louisville native, Ryan Patterson gives us the lowdown on 'zines, throwing shows and managing a record label. He talks about pushing forward to escape his small town and how "everywhere is a creative outlet". Be sure and check out his new band, Fotocrime .
Wed, January 17, 2024
Dan Andriano
Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio joins us this week to talk mustaches and basketball. Oh yeah, he's got an awesome day-job too. We get deep into AT's new album and drummer as well as going back to those VFW gig days and the beloved Fireside Bowl, Chicago!
Wed, December 20, 2023
Popeye
Popeye Vogelsang of legendary hardcore band, Farside, joins us this week to discuss pizza and sex, growing up a puny little punk kid, "bowling it out!" with Jimmy G. of Murphy's Law and his new band, Calling Hours. photo: Josh Nesmith
Thu, December 07, 2023
Howard Beck
Senior NBA Writer for The Ringer and contributor to the NY Times, LA Daily News and Sports Illustrated, Howard Beck also knows a thing or two about music. Benny has a blast talking hoops with him and comparing basketball positions with band members.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Joe Godino
In another, 'pal-of-the-podcast' episode, we talk to the 2nd nicest drummer in the biz, The Menzingers' own Joe Godino. Yoga with the Descendents' Bill Stevenson, muscle maintenance with Hot Water Music's George Rebelo and hangin' with Kevin from The Office. It's all in there.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Dave Hause
Dave Hause is a great songwriter, singer, performer and an awesome podcast guest, especially for this show. Benny and Dave dig into their shared past, the rewards and pains of being a professional musician and Fat Mike's over-reaction to Dave's article on how punk-rock Taylor Swift was.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Donovan Woods
Listening to Donovan Woods talk is almost as good as listening to him sing. The lyrics are there! Maybe the backing track of Benny and Brad cackling at his stories isn't quite as nice as Donovan's sweet acoustic guitar but hey, it's storytime. Tim McGraw in a garbage can, check it out.
Wed, September 06, 2023
Emil Amos
Deep thinking drummer, podcaster and renown singer/songwriter, Emil Amos joins us gets way deep with Benny. "Melt down this whole machine so people can see what's inside the Matrix." Then he tells us about how hid dad used to be sailing pals with John Oates of "Hall and". It's a very Emil episode.
Wed, August 30, 2023
Jeff Rosenstock
Hot on the heels of finishing up his brilliant new album, Hellmode - our most popular, and represented guest of all time, singer/songwriter, music maniac, nice guy, Jeff Rosenstock! This is Jeff's 11th or 12th appearance on the show, his 4th solo episode and he is very happy to have coincidentally made episode #420. Please enjoy, we did.
Fri, August 25, 2023
Fred Mascherino
Guitarist/vocalist from Taking Back Sunday, Brody and The Color Fred, Fred Mascherino regales us with a few epic tales including an early, wild trip to California that irreversibly impacted both his personal and professional life.
Thu, June 22, 2023
Emily Wolfe
Rock guitarist/songwriter Emily Wolfe checks in from the big 'ole state of Texas to talk about horror movies, turning to ROCK with sobriety and totally blowing up somebody's wedding.
Fri, June 16, 2023
Flashback Friday - Jesse Malin
The amazing and talented Jesse Malin, from July 2022 - PLEASE DONATE to Jesse's SweetRelief fund . This guy has given so much to others in need and he needs some help now himself. Please give what you can.
Fri, April 21, 2023
Brendan Garrone
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.
Fri, March 24, 2023
Chris Pierce
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.
Thu, March 02, 2023
Gentleman Jim Norton Part 2
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!
Wed, February 22, 2023
Gentleman Jim Norton
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!
Thu, February 16, 2023
Ben Walsh
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.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Frank Iero
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.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Winston McCall
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.
Fri, September 30, 2022
Flashback Friday - Jeff Rosenstock
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.
Fri, September 23, 2022
The Gaslight Anthem - Alex & Alex
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.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Brian Fallon & Chris Farren
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!
Fri, July 22, 2022
Flashback Friday! - Joey Cape
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.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Sunny Singh
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!? Website YouTube
Thu, June 23, 2022
Dan Richer
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
Wed, June 15, 2022
Heath Saraceno
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.
Fri, June 10, 2022
Flashback Friday - Laura Jane Grace
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.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Will Wood
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.
Fri, May 27, 2022
Flashback Friday - Eugene Hütz
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! 🇺🇦
Wed, May 18, 2022
Jonah Matranga
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
Wed, May 11, 2022
Josh Jurk
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.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Josh Johnson
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
Fri, April 29, 2022
Flashback Friday - Blake Schwarzenbach
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
Thu, April 14, 2022
Rob Freeman
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
Wed, April 06, 2022
Ryan Duffy
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.
Wed, March 30, 2022
Mike Hartsfield
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
Wed, March 23, 2022
Oceanator
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.
Wed, March 09, 2022
Kyle Roggendorf
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
Wed, February 23, 2022
Jason Black
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.
Tue, February 15, 2022
Ty Vaughn
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.
Thu, February 10, 2022
Throwback-Thursday - Craig Setari
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.
Wed, February 02, 2022
Jason Shevchuk
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.
Thu, January 27, 2022
Josh Grabelle & Carl Severson
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.
Wed, January 19, 2022
Deanna Belos
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.
Thu, January 13, 2022
Shane Told
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.
Thu, January 06, 2022
2022 Optimist Club
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.
Wed, November 24, 2021
Greg Barnett
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.
Wed, November 10, 2021
Dave Knudson
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.
Wed, October 27, 2021
Dave McWane
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.
Wed, October 20, 2021
Dan Ozzi
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.
Wed, October 13, 2021
Chris McLane
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.
Wed, October 06, 2021
Aaron Carnes
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.
Wed, September 29, 2021
Ian Perkins
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.
Wed, September 22, 2021
Kevin Dye
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.
Wed, September 15, 2021
Steve Caballero
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.
Wed, August 25, 2021
Jack Curry
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.
Wed, August 18, 2021
Catbite
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.
Wed, August 11, 2021
Frank Turner Throw-back
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.
Wed, August 04, 2021
Joe Gittleman
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.
Wed, July 28, 2021
Adam Turla
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.
Wed, July 21, 2021
James Bowman
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.
Wed, July 14, 2021
Mikey Erg
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!
Wed, July 07, 2021
Brad Clifford
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.
Wed, June 30, 2021
Jesse Leach
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.
Wed, June 23, 2021
Mike Park
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.
Wed, June 16, 2021
Benny and Brad
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.
Wed, June 09, 2021
Emil Amos
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.
Wed, June 02, 2021
Kississippi
Indie/pop sensation, Zoe Reynold aka Kississippi spent some time with us discussing hallucinogenics, ghosts, possum vs raccoon and the excellence of Bartees Strange.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Chris Gethard
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.
Wed, May 19, 2021
Riley Breckenridge
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.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Torsten Zorn
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?
Wed, May 05, 2021
Road-Dogs: Scott Anna & Ian Perkins
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!
Wed, April 28, 2021
Toby Morse
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.
Wed, April 21, 2021
Ratboys
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.
Wed, April 14, 2021
Space Cadet
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.
Wed, April 07, 2021
Steve Sladkowski
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.
Wed, April 07, 2021
#361 - Steve Sladkowski
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.
Wed, March 31, 2021
Brian Gorsegner
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?
Wed, March 24, 2021
Matty O’Brien and Dave Hause
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.
Wed, March 17, 2021
Josh Gondelman
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.
Wed, March 10, 2021
Cory Branan
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.
Wed, March 03, 2021
Noël Wells
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.
Wed, February 24, 2021
Doc Coyle
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.
Wed, February 17, 2021
John O’Callaghan
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.
Wed, February 10, 2021
Brendan Kelly
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.
Wed, February 03, 2021
Jake Brennan
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.
Wed, January 27, 2021
#351 - Lande Hekt
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.
Wed, January 27, 2021
Lande Hekt
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.
Wed, January 20, 2021
Dave & Tim Hause
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.
Wed, January 13, 2021
Tom May
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).
Wed, January 06, 2021
2021 Optimist Club
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.
Wed, December 30, 2020
Zach Lind
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.
Wed, December 23, 2020
Geoff Rickly
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.
Wed, December 16, 2020
Domenic Palermo
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.
Wed, December 16, 2020
#345 - Dominic Palermo
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.
Wed, December 09, 2020
Chris Shiflett
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.
Wed, December 02, 2020
Andrew Neufeld
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.
Wed, November 25, 2020
Jon Snodgrass
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.
Wed, November 18, 2020
Chris Cresswell
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.
Wed, November 11, 2020
Kate and Jon Hiltz
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.
Wed, November 04, 2020
Chris Farren and Jeff Rosenstock
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.
Wed, October 28, 2020
Scott Vogel
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.
Wed, October 21, 2020
Tim Barry
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.
Wed, October 14, 2020
Jennie Cotterill
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.
Wed, October 07, 2020
Jean-Paul Gaster
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.
Wed, September 30, 2020
Bryan Kienlen
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.
Wed, September 23, 2020
Jeremy Bolm
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.
Wed, September 16, 2020
Syd Butler
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.
Thu, September 10, 2020
Michael Kelly
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.
Thu, September 03, 2020
Joe Sib
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.
Fri, August 28, 2020
Tim McIlrath
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.
Wed, August 19, 2020
Bartees Stange
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.
Wed, August 12, 2020
War On Women
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.
Thu, August 06, 2020
Brian McTernan
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.
Wed, July 29, 2020
Fat Mike
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".
Wed, July 22, 2020
Chuck Ragan
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.
Wed, July 15, 2020
Matt Caughthran
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.
Wed, July 08, 2020
Jesse Malin
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.
Wed, July 01, 2020
Laura Stevenson
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.
Thu, June 25, 2020
Jared Hart
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!
Wed, June 17, 2020
Sean Bonnette
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.
Wed, June 10, 2020
Spencer Ackerman
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.
Thu, June 04, 2020
Milo Aukerman
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!
Wed, May 27, 2020
Ben Weinman
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.
Wed, May 20, 2020
Ray Carlisle
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!
Wed, May 13, 2020
Liz Goldwyn
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!
Wed, May 06, 2020
Danny Clinch
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.
Wed, April 29, 2020
Frank Turner
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.
Mon, April 20, 2020
Lizzy Goodman
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.
Wed, April 15, 2020
Jeff Rosenstock
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.
Thu, April 09, 2020
The Sidekicks
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.
Thu, April 02, 2020
The Worriers
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.
Thu, March 26, 2020
Brian Fallon
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.
Wed, February 19, 2020
Oso Oso
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.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Laura Jane Grace
Against Me! front person, Laura Jane Grace talks with Benny on the road before one of their shared bills.
Wed, May 23, 2018
Jon Taffer
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.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Dana Buoy
Akron/Family drummer talks about his new solo album, Malcom Gladwell, the downer of sharing drums and reflects on the magic of the NYC blackout.
Wed, April 25, 2018
Josh Korda
Buddhist, punk rocker, author, Josh Korda goes deep on everything from Matt Dillon to Fela Kuti with some Led Zeppelin thrown in.
Wed, April 11, 2018
Menzingers
Drummer and guitar/vocalist for the punk band chat about touring with Sublime, fights at shows and some end-of-the-world scenarios.
Wed, March 28, 2018
Live at Knitting Factory
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!
Wed, March 21, 2018
Justin Brannan
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!
Wed, March 14, 2018
Matt Pond
The singer-songwriter discusses winter angst, the horrors of K-Pop and being in a cover band of yourself.
Wed, March 07, 2018
Arthur Smilios
Legendary hardcore bassist discusses the making of "Start Today," the time CIV opened for KISS and being exposed to hardcore through CBGB matinees.
Wed, February 28, 2018
Andrew WK
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.
Wed, February 21, 2018
Screaming Females
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.
Wed, February 14, 2018
Steak Mtn
Steak Mtn. discusses his new book Hunchback ’88, growing up in a sketchy trailer park and if humanity will inevitably destroy itself on this upbeat episode.
Wed, February 07, 2018
Chris Carrabba
Carrabba talks about the Florida metalcore scene, getting pelted with quarters while opening for H20 and the impetus behind his first album in eight years.
Wed, January 31, 2018
John Bush
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.
Wed, January 24, 2018
Tiny Moving Parts
Frontman Dylan Mattheisen discusses his short-lived career as a Zamboni driver, growing up in a small town and how he shreds so effortlessly.
Tue, January 16, 2018
Nate Kinsella
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.
Wed, January 10, 2018
Jeff Rosenstock
Jeff Rosenstock discusses art as commerce, his new album "Post-" and scoring a new series for Cartoon Network.
Wed, January 03, 2018
Will Noon
Noon talks about playing in Straylight Run and Fun., riding motorcycles across the country and the early days of cryptocurrency.
Wed, December 27, 2017
Craig Setari
Setari discusses playing in legendary NYHC acts like The Cro-Mags and Agnostic Front, his love of boxing and performing at CBGB as a 14-year-old kid.
Wed, December 20, 2017
Franz Nicolay
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.
Wed, December 13, 2017
MakeWar
Jose and Edwin of Brooklyn punk band, MakeWar talk about moving from South America to the US, religion and Florida.
Wed, December 06, 2017
Scott Winegard
Winegard discusses how he became an internationally renowned vegan chef, cooking on television with Heidi Klum and who to talk to if you need truffles.
Wed, November 29, 2017
Chris Farren
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.
Wed, November 22, 2017
Jonah Matranga
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.
Wed, November 15, 2017
Power Trip
Riley Gale and Chris Ulsh regale us with stories of drug-fueled insanity, onstage brawls and existential meditations.
Wed, November 08, 2017
Eugene Hutz
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.
Wed, November 01, 2017
Roger Miret
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.
Wed, October 25, 2017
Sons Of Apollo
Ex-Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinan discuss their new musical project, their creative relationship and jamming with their heroes.
Wed, October 18, 2017
Mariel Loveland
Mariel Loveland (formerly known as Candy Hearts) discusses Internet trolls, why touring isn't always glamorous and bad pizza.
Wed, October 11, 2017
Craig Wedren
Wedren talks about touring with grunge's biggest acts, Shudder To Think's unique place in Dischord history and his new solo album.
Wed, October 04, 2017
The Movielife
Vinnie Caruana and Brandon Reilly discuss the band’s first record in 14 years, emo night fails, and Jawbreaker.
Wed, September 27, 2017
Simon Doom
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.
Wed, September 20, 2017
Busy Phillips
The star of “Freaks And Geeks” discusses her health regiment, brand partnership, Bjork’s virtual vagina and the second season of HBO’s “Vice Principals.”
Wed, September 13, 2017
Living Colour
Living Colour’s founding guitarist and vocalist talk about the state of the world, the influence of Bad Brains and “Cult Of Personality.”
Wed, September 06, 2017
Tigers Jaw
Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins discuss their decision to take the band full time, Ben's new doughnut business and their academic ambitions.
Wed, August 30, 2017
Desmin Borges
The star of “You’re The Worst” discusses portraying a character with PTSD, coping with anxiety and tap dancing.
Thu, August 24, 2017
Kayleigh Goldsworthy
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.
Wed, August 16, 2017
Jenna von Oÿ
Jenna discusses writing a book about parenting, acting in front of a live audience and her crush on Joey Lawrence.
Wed, August 09, 2017
Chris Daly
Daly discusses his love of the Grateful Dead, the possibility of a Jets To Brazil reunion and how he became a high-end hairdresser.
Wed, August 02, 2017
Frank Carter
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.
Wed, July 26, 2017
Geoff Rickly
An old pal of Offtrack discusses Thursday’s reunion, the saga of Martin Shkreli and being compassionate even during tumultuous times.
Wed, July 19, 2017
Jon Ronson
Ronson discusses his new Audible series "The Butterfly Effect," his friendship with Alex Jones and our collective fascination with public shaming.
Wed, July 12, 2017
Spike Slawson
Slawson talks about his days in the Swingin' Utters, the time the Eagles wouldn't approve their cover and the streets of San Francisco.
Wed, July 05, 2017
Lizzy Goodman
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.
Wed, June 28, 2017
Duncan Trussell
Duncan and guest host Emil Amos discuss the nature of compassion, the transcendent nature of psychedelics, and how to recognize your true self.
Wed, June 21, 2017
John Agnello
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.
Wed, June 14, 2017
Rachel Feinstein
Feinstein discusses her approach to comedy, preparing for her Comedy Central special and dating a guttural alcoholic who was obsessed with flight stimulators.
Wed, June 07, 2017
Matt Goldich
The comedian and writer for Late Night With Seth Myers talks about the show and why being a sports fan is so comforting.
Wed, May 31, 2017
We Are Scientists
Keith Murray and Chris Cain discuss their major-label disaster, pre-band jobs and why they don't identify with the early 2000s dance-rock tag.
Wed, May 24, 2017
Alex Zalben
Host of Nerdist’s Comic Book Club podcast discusses all things geek and political activism through satire.
Wed, May 17, 2017
Tim Kasher
The indie-rock, frontman discusses his upcoming feature film debut, the emotional price for creating uncompromising art and why supporting record labels still matters.
Wed, May 10, 2017
StevenSteven
The duo discuss how they started making children's music as StevenSteven, Burns' death hoax and the infamous Flaming Lips/Candlebox tour.
Wed, May 03, 2017
Josh Bayer
Josh Bayer discusses pursuing comics as a career, his time as a fake psychic and meeting Henry Rollins.
Wed, April 26, 2017
Silverstein
Silverstein members discuss how the music industry has evolved, why touring karma is important and Shane Told's own podcast "Lead Singer Syndrome."
Wed, April 19, 2017
Jeff Rosenstock
Rosenstock discusses performing in Tijuana, the making of his latest album "Worry" and staying DIY as his popularity increases.
Wed, April 12, 2017
Harley Flanagan
Flanagan discusses his memoir "Hard-Core: Life Of My Own," growing up on the Lower East Side and why he's always written from his own experiences.
Wed, April 05, 2017
Buddy Nielsen
Nielsen talks about mental illness and the importance of LGBT issues, rallying against ignorance and getting off on people hating Senses Fail.
Wed, March 29, 2017
Jared Scharff
Scharff talks about landing late night TV's dream gig, why navigating the music industry is even worse than dating and the joys of Jeff Beck.
Wed, March 22, 2017
Scott Hutchinson
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.
Wed, March 15, 2017
Russian Circles
Russian Circles discuss their first bands, the reasoning behind not having any microphones onstage and why they take their music seriously instead of themselves.
Wed, March 01, 2017
Greg Graffin
The leader of seminal band, Bad Religion, wows us with science and punk rock - two things he knows A LOT about.
Wed, February 22, 2017
Travis Shettel
Travis talks about playing 300 shows in one year, the Piebald reunion, Boston hardcore, guitar pedals and bartending.
Wed, February 08, 2017
Death Spells
Iero and Dewees discuss their latest collaboration, emo nostalgia, getting sushi with RZA and balancing their art with adulthood on this enlightening episode.
Wed, January 25, 2017
Jimmy LaValle
LaValle discusses his music career ranging from The Locust to Tristeza, how to trick payphones and how he reluctantly embraced being a frontman.
Wed, January 18, 2017
Atom Willard & James Bowman
Against Me! members talk conspiracy theories, sword making and the new iPhone on this very pun-heavy episode.
Wed, January 11, 2017
Walter Schreifels
Walter talks about how Quicksand was a reaction to what was happening in the youth crew scene, growing up in Rockaway and the merits of Foreigner.
Wed, January 04, 2017
Justin Pearson
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.
Wed, December 21, 2016
Milemarker
The post-hardcore band members discuss relocating to Germany, the making of their new record and nostalgia-seeking.
Wed, December 14, 2016
Kyle Mooney
SNL's resident pop-culture fanatic discusses growing up listening to pop-punk, his obsessions with eighties entertainment and the perils of reboots.
Wed, December 07, 2016
Charlie Garriga
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.
Wed, November 16, 2016
Laura Jane Grace live
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!
Wed, November 16, 2016
Bayside
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.
Wed, November 09, 2016
Greta Morgan
Greta Morgan talks about her punk covers album, staying healthy on the road and the Hush Sound reunion shows alongside Sirius XM's Jenny Eliscu.
Wed, November 02, 2016
Jeremy Bolm
The frontman discusses new album "Stage Four," meeting his idols and his religious upbringing in this heady yet occasionally hilarious episode.
Wed, October 26, 2016
Kevin Devine
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.
Wed, October 19, 2016
Anthony Green
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.
Wed, October 12, 2016
Zac Farro
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.
Wed, October 05, 2016
Tyler Kord
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.
Wed, September 28, 2016
Emil Amos
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.
Wed, September 21, 2016
David Bazan
The singer/songwriter talks about how substances affect his creativity, why it's healthy to question our hardwired beliefs and his realization of religious empathy.
Wed, September 14, 2016
Vinnie Caruana
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.
Wed, September 07, 2016
Dave Pirner
Soul Asylum's frontman talks about their surprise success, how he overcame depression and what it was like writing with Prince at his Paisley Park studio.
Wed, August 31, 2016
Bobby Moynihan
SNL veteran cast member discusses bartending at Pizzeria Uno, dealing with overzealous fans, Star Wars and fulfilling his childhood dreams on the show.
Wed, August 24, 2016
Mikey Erg
The punk all-star Erg’s drummer and guest host Jeff Rosenstock discuss working together, performing with P. Diddy on TV and being in the studio with Bon Jovi.
Wed, August 17, 2016
Laura Jane Grace
Against Me!'s frontwoman discusses her upcoming book and album, the way the government has dealt with transgender rights and marijuana as a cure for anxiety.
Wed, August 10, 2016
Justin and Melissa Beck
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.
Wed, August 03, 2016
Sarah Lewitinn
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.
Wed, July 27, 2016
Pete Steinkopf
Bouncing Souls’ guitarist talks about the early days of touring in the band, their new album Simplicity and "bouncing" around in a box truck.
Wed, July 20, 2016
Mikey Freedom Hart
The multi-instrumentalist discusses what it's like performing with everyone from the Cranberries to Bleachers, his latest project Ex Reyes and sandwich culture.
Wed, July 13, 2016
Mish Way
The White Lung front-woman talks technology, politics and daytime television alongside guest host Dan Ozzi (Noisey).
Wed, July 06, 2016
Jensen Karp
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”.
Wed, June 29, 2016
Chris Conley
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.
Wed, June 22, 2016
Scott Sturgeon
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.
Wed, June 15, 2016
Anika Pyle
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.
Wed, June 08, 2016
Astronautalis
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.
Wed, June 01, 2016
Keith Buckley
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.
Wed, May 25, 2016
Eric Melvin
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.
Wed, May 18, 2016
Kristin Kontrol
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).
Wed, May 11, 2016
Nick Thorburn
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.
Wed, May 04, 2016
Jesse Camp with Mike Denied
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?
Wed, April 27, 2016
Max Huber
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.
Wed, April 20, 2016
Nikki Sixx
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.
Wed, April 13, 2016
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.
Wed, April 06, 2016
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.
Wed, March 30, 2016
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.
Wed, March 23, 2016
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.
Wed, March 16, 2016
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.
Wed, March 09, 2016
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".
Wed, March 02, 2016
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.
Wed, February 24, 2016
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.
Wed, February 17, 2016
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.
Wed, February 10, 2016
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.
Wed, February 03, 2016
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, “Fuck the NRA” from his debut album What Alive People Do.
Wed, January 27, 2016
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.
Wed, January 20, 2016
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.
Wed, January 13, 2016
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.
Wed, January 06, 2016
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.
Wed, December 23, 2015
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.
Wed, December 16, 2015
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.
Wed, December 09, 2015
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.
Wed, December 02, 2015
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.
Wed, November 25, 2015
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
Wed, November 18, 2015
David Bazan & Yuuki Mathews
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.
Wed, November 11, 2015
Mark McCoy
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.
Wed, November 04, 2015
Dustin Kensrue
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.
Wed, October 28, 2015
Laura Stevenson & Jeff Rosentstock
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.
Wed, October 21, 2015
Dan Andriano
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.
Wed, October 14, 2015
Tim Kinsella
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.
Wed, October 07, 2015
Sammy Siegler
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.
Wed, September 30, 2015
Chris Farren and Jeff Rosenstock
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.
Wed, September 23, 2015
Andrew WK
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.
Wed, September 16, 2015
Au Revoir Simone
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.
Wed, September 09, 2015
Colin Frangicetto
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.
Wed, September 02, 2015
Hop Along
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.
Wed, August 26, 2015
Shane McRae
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.
Wed, August 19, 2015
Kevin Devine
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.
Wed, August 12, 2015
Tim Kasher
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.
Wed, August 05, 2015
Live at Union Hall #5
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!
Wed, July 22, 2015
Jordan Dreyer
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.
Wed, July 15, 2015
Randy Blythe
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.
Wed, July 08, 2015
Michael Des Barres
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.
Wed, July 01, 2015
Mutoid Man
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.
Wed, June 24, 2015
Chris #2
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.
Wed, June 17, 2015
Andy Nelson
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.
Wed, June 10, 2015
Emil Amos
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.
Wed, June 03, 2015
Surfer Blood
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.
Wed, May 27, 2015
The Early November
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.
Wed, May 20, 2015
Jessica Hopper
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.
Wed, May 13, 2015
Ryan Patterson
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.
Wed, May 06, 2015
Sam Cohen
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.
Wed, April 29, 2015
Matt Pond
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.
Wed, April 22, 2015
Unwed
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.
Wed, April 15, 2015
Spin Doctor
The lead singer for 90’s superstars, Spin Doctors, talks about songwriting, coming up thru the 90’s NYC music scene, and lead singer disorder.
Wed, April 08, 2015
Andrew McMahon
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness' namesake talks about battling cancer with fellow survivor and guest host, Vanessa Bayer, of Saturday Night Live.
Wed, April 01, 2015
Har Mar Superstar
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.
Wed, March 25, 2015
Jenny Lewis
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.
Wed, March 18, 2015
Lance Bangs
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).
Wed, March 11, 2015
Night Terrors of 1927
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.
Wed, March 04, 2015
Pianos Become The Teeth
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.
Wed, February 25, 2015
Andy Gill
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.
Wed, February 18, 2015
American Hi-Fi
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.
Wed, February 11, 2015
Brooks Wheelan
The Saturday Night Live star talks about watching "Boyhood" on a plane with too much red wine and how his time on SNL wasn't the most awesome time of his life.
Wed, February 04, 2015
Mike Kinsella
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.
Wed, January 28, 2015
Jason Hamarcher
Jason Hamarcher, drummer for Frodus, Decahedron, Combatwoundedveteran and straight-edge band, Battery talks about getting interrogated by the Syrian military.
Wed, January 21, 2015
Minus The Bear
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.
Wed, January 14, 2015
Mineral
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”.
Wed, January 07, 2015
Evan Weiss
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.
Wed, December 24, 2014
Cory Branan
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.
Wed, December 17, 2014
Live at Union Hall #4
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!
Wed, December 10, 2014
Chris Cresswell
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.
Wed, December 03, 2014
Joey Cape
Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape talks about his various bands, from Bad Astronaut to Me First And The Gimme Gimmes as well as his latest endeavor, One Week Records.
Wed, November 19, 2014
Denver Dalley
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.
Wed, November 12, 2014
Fat Mike
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.
Wed, November 05, 2014
The Bayers
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.
Wed, October 29, 2014
Lights
Singer, songwriter, Lights talks with guest host Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason), about changing your name, touring with a baby, and reading your own fan-fiction.
Wed, October 22, 2014
Nikki Glaser
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.
Wed, October 15, 2014
Brendan Kelly & Toby Jeg
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.
Wed, October 08, 2014
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein
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.
Wed, October 01, 2014
Garrett Klahn
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.
Wed, September 24, 2014
Andrew Goldstein
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.
Wed, September 17, 2014
Chris Farren
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.
Wed, September 10, 2014
Steven Van Patten
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.
Wed, August 27, 2014
Kendra Morris
Singer-songwriter, Kendra Morris, talks about soul music, being big in France, and dealing with drunks as an East Village bartender, when not on the road.
Wed, August 20, 2014
Frankie Iero
The guitarist for My Chemical Romance talks about the trials of trying to make a living while continuing to break the rules and his solo project, FrnkIero And The Cellabration.
Wed, August 13, 2014
Tanlines
Electro dance rock duo Tanlines along with guest co-host, Vanessa Bayer, discuss their music, Jesse's podcast No Effects, and all things TGIF.
Wed, August 06, 2014
Justin Pierre
The frontman for Motion City Soundtrack explains his all-beer diet, food politics, caffeine addiction and the best ways to record your band.
Wed, July 30, 2014
Joyce Manor
Barry and Matt of punk band, Joyce Manor discuss saving face during on-stage mishaps, their favorite Christmas songs, and why bowling is such a big part of their band.
Wed, July 23, 2014
Steak Mtn
Graphic artist and album designer, Steak Mtn. tells why he hates Monty Python but loves Jerry Lewis. Comics, comics, comics and how dark the early Disney cartoons are.
Wed, July 16, 2014
Max Bemis
Max Bemis of Say Anything discusses his new album "Hebrews," and how his spiritual upbringing has shaped who he is today.
Wed, July 09, 2014
Dan ”Soupy” Campbell
Soupy of The Wonder Years discusses fighting with security guards and how he always ends up as the Director of Stage Diving. He’s also got Kevin Lyman’s back.
Wed, July 02, 2014
B. Dolan
Rap-Activist, B. Dolan talks about being a doorman for the one-percenters during 911, filming the police, and a host of other interesting subjects.
Wed, June 25, 2014
The Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms’ Chris McCaughan, Brendan Kelly and Neil Hennessy discuss their new album “Metropole”, making sausage and how to keep your band together after 15 years.
Wed, June 18, 2014
Sick Of It All
Brothers, Lou and Pete Koller of legendary NYC hardcore band, Sick Of It All, talk about their own history and that of the NYC scene, as well as how they've stayed both productive and relevant after all these years.
Wed, June 11, 2014
Christy Karacas
Superjail! creator and rock star animator, Christy Karacas, discusses his start in animation, his old band Cheeseburger, and having a series on Adult Swim.
Wed, June 04, 2014
Antarctigo Vespucci
Chris Farren (Fake Problems) and Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb the Music Industry!) talk about Antarctigo Vespucci, their new band with (The Gaslight Anthem’s) Benny Horowitz. Don't worry, they also talk about their podcast devoted solely to the TV show, Lost.
Wed, May 28, 2014
Adam Vass
The bassist for La Dispute discusses wrestling, art, album covers, numerology, Australia, and not growing up.
Wed, May 21, 2014
Jake Bellows
Singer/songwriter Jake Bellows formerly of Neva Dinova, discusses the insincerity of social media, the beginning of the universe and reading Don Quixote as discipline training against a cellphone-obsessed world.
Wed, May 14, 2014
Jeremy deVine
Jeremy deVine, owner of the Temporary Residence recored label, and his fellow member of United Nations, Geoff Rickly, talk about their band, discovering new music, and running your own record label.
Wed, May 07, 2014
Tim Barry
4AM Friday, acoustic, Artifacts, Avail, Chuck Ragan, Civil War, Folk Music, Frank Turner, Jade Tree, Lookout Records, Over The James, Poor Ugly Happy, punk, Revival Tour, Richmond, Riot At Monroe, Rivanna Junction, Satiate, Third Per Capita, Tie Dye, Tim Barry, Trainhopping, Young Pioneers
Wed, April 30, 2014
Jack Antonoff
Jack Antonoff of the Grammy Award-winning act Fun. and his new endeavor Bleachers discusses his ongoing love story with punk rock, what it's like to go from the DIY world to writing with Taylor Swift and how Bleachers was inspired by a serious of catastrophic events he experienced as a teenager.
Wed, April 23, 2014
Obits
This week's guests are Obits' guitarist, Sohrab Habibion (formerly of Edsel) and Alexis Fleisig (formerly of Girls Against Boys).
Wed, April 16, 2014
Brian Diaz
Brian Diaz was the vocalist for Edna's Goldfish and bassist in The Reunion Show. He's now a superstar roadie and guitar tech to such luminaries as Guns 'N Roses as well as the author of "1800 Miles To Nowhere", his autobiography of road stories. We talk about all of it on this week's awesome podcast.
Wed, April 09, 2014
Eddie Stern
Yoga celebrity, Eddie Stern talks about tapping into creativity, meditation, the bad old East Village and the importance of yoga in schools.
Wed, April 02, 2014
Kenan Thompson
The Saturday Night Live star and standup comic discusses his love for classic rock, Willie Nelson, bodega drug dealers, Atlanta and Keanu Reeves along with the difficulties of doing comedy.
Wed, March 26, 2014
Mikey Weiss
Mikey Weiss of Dance Hall Crashers and owner of the awesome electronics store in Brooklyn, Mikey's Hook Up, discusses his old band, small business, ska and becoming a ping pong master!
Wed, March 19, 2014
Live at Union Hall
We recorded our momentous 100th episode in front of a live audience at Union Hall, Brooklyn with Janeane Garofalo, Vanessa Bayer, Laura Stevenson, Chris Farren and Benny Horowitz. Then Laura and Chris performed a song each!
Wed, March 12, 2014
Davy Rothbart
This American Life contributor and FOUND magazine founder discusses his memoir, My Heart Is An Idiot; as well as zine culture, punk rock and his writing process.
Wed, March 05, 2014
Forrest Kline
Hellogoodbye's mastermind Forrest Kline takes a breather from opening for Paramore and Metric, to discuss songwriting, how to stay sane during a tour and why renting a box truck sounds like a better idea than it is.
Wed, February 26, 2014
#97 with Bayside
Anthony and Nick from Bayside discuss their new album, Cult, the Long Island hardcore scene and how they've been able to weather trends and tragedy to become stronger.
Wed, February 19, 2014
Masked Intruder
Blue and Red, of punk band, Masked Intruder, talk about how they met in prison. Their inspiration for song writing and how they love to steal.
Wed, February 12, 2014
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jakes Vinnie, Buddy and JR talk about their records, the unconventional video for "My Money is on the Long Shot", and why it's still just damn fun to be in Less Than Jake.
Wed, February 05, 2014
Taran Killam
Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam discusses his comic book "The Illegitimates", MADtv, SNL, Callifornia punk rock and what it's like to be married to one of The Avengers.
Wed, January 29, 2014
Chris McCaughan
Guitarist/vocalist Chris McCaughan of The Lawrence Arms discusses the dark nature of his writing, relocating from Chicago to Portland and some handy tips on how to treat your mixologist.
Wed, January 22, 2014
JD Samson
JD Samson talks about being in Le Tigre and Bikini Kill, Sara Lawrence, Ohio and the difficulties of apartment life in NYC.
Wed, January 15, 2014
Mike Wiebe
Mike Wiebe, frontman for Riverboat Gamblers and Hight Tension Wires discusses the parallels between his music and comedy careers and watching Ben Weasel punch women at SxSW.
Wed, January 08, 2014
John Joseph
John "Bloodclot" Joseph of the Cro-Mags talks about NYC hardcore, CBGB matinees, and all the world's conspiracies.
Wed, January 01, 2014
Paul Pope
Alternative comic book writer/artist, Paul Pope does some serious geeking out with Steven on comics, music, zombies and the Vincent Price cookbook.
Fri, December 27, 2013
Dave Hill
Comedian, Dave Hill discusses his native Cleveland, Mini-Kiss, opening for a Weezer cover band and a love-hate relationship with Sammy Hagar.
Wed, December 18, 2013
Overseas-Part 2
The 2nd installment of our 2-part series with Overseas with David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) and Matt Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discussing their collaborative process and drinking preferences (Bazan admits he will go "frat dude" every once in a while).
Wed, December 11, 2013
Overseas-Part 1
Part one of a 2-part series with the indie rock supergroup, Overseas. Will Johnson (Centro-Matic) and Bubba Kadane (Bedhead, The New Year) discuss how their latest musical project came together and what it's like performing everywhere from rock clubs to people's living rooms.
Wed, December 04, 2013
Blake Schwarzenbach
Blake Schwarzenbach, the songwriting mastermind behind forgetters, Thorns of Life, Jets to Brazil, and the almighty Jawbreaker, joins us this week to discuss his music, the state of bands today, and his MC skills.
Wed, November 27, 2013
Benny Horowitz
Benny Horowitz, drummer for Gaslight Anthem, gives some much needed advice to all the drummers out there. He also talks about living with drug dealers in New Brunswick, little big cats, his fantasy of dying on stage, and enacting a Kickstarter to send Tommy Lee over Niagara Falls.
Wed, November 20, 2013
Deano Jones
Deano Jones talks about his 90's East Village band, Clowns For Progress, and touring with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spacehog and creatively promoting to Matt Pinfield. There's also comedy improv and self publishing his first interactive novel, "Rise Of The Café Racer".
Wed, November 13, 2013
Get Involved!
Tucker Rule (Thursday/The Wanted), Todd Weinstock (Glassjaw) and Brian Deneeve (From Autumn To Ashes/The Wanted) discuss the Kicksarter and recording process of their hardcore band, Get Involved!
Wed, November 06, 2013
Ben & Katja
This hilarious husband and wife team discuss their hit web series and give some tips on casting and how to make the cut.
Wed, October 30, 2013
Lukas Previn
Lukas Previn, bass player for Raffi, Gloria Estefan, Scissor Sisters and Thursday, discusses his musical journey, growing up with a famous family and he and Jonah's shared neurosis.
Wed, October 23, 2013
Emil Amos
Emil Amos of Grails, Holy Sons, Om, Lilacs & Champagne talks about the meaning of artistic freedom, relocating from Portland to Brooklyn, and his psychedelic adventures in India.
Wed, October 16, 2013
Chris Conley
Saves The Day's frontman discusses his band's evolution from scrappy hardcore outfit to indefinable rock act, along with a pretty good answer on the meaning of life.
Wed, October 09, 2013
Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll of Pure Love and Hope Conspiracy talks about Boston hardcore, home made tattoos and his untimely and misreported death.
Wed, October 02, 2013
Travis Morrison
Travis Morrison discusses Minnesota, 70's rock, Eddie Vedder and the possibility of a Dismemberment Plan reunion.
Wed, September 25, 2013
Mike O’Brien
Saturday Night Live writer and 7 Seven Minutes in Heaven star, Mike O'Brien discusses NY standup comedy, Chicago's Second City and his NSync tattoo.
Wed, September 18, 2013
Josh Newton
Josh Newton from from Shiner, Every Time I Die and With Knives Talks About His Double Life As A Musician And Roadie.
Wed, September 11, 2013
Julieanne Smolinski
Actress, comediene, Julieanne Smolinski aka @boobsradley on Twitter, discusses how she became a blogger and reluctant sex columnist, why she would rather play sports than watch them and how she plans on conquering her fear of driving.
Wed, September 04, 2013
Brian Cook
Brian Cook of Russian Circles and These Arms Are Snakes, discusses growing up in Hawaii, instrumental rock musicianship and the Clutch fanbase.
Wed, August 28, 2013
Mike Lawrence
Brooklyn based comedian Mike Lawrence nerds the hell out with the dudes of Going Off Track, on comics, wrestling, and why it's okay to not like Led Zeppelin.
Wed, August 21, 2013
Jack Rico
Film critic Jack Rico stops by Going Off Track to talk about his website ShowBizCafe.com, what it was like being a weather reporter, plus geeking out as only we like to do.
Wed, August 14, 2013
Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk, singer for Kid Dynamite and None More Black discusses his struggle with stage fright, the journey from fan to frontman and horror movies.
Wed, August 07, 2013
Ray ”Raghunath” Cappo
Ray "Raghunath" Cappo of '80s and '90s hardcore acts, Youth Of Today and Shelter, is also known as Raghunath, a respected recognized yoga instructor. He talks about his transition from hardcore to headstands and going to shows at the very beginning of the NYC scene's inception.
Wed, July 31, 2013
Stephen Brodsky
Stephen Brodsky of Cave In discusses the band's sonic evolution, what the Boston scene was like in the nineties and how he's managed to reinvent himself yet again with his latest solo EP, "Hit Or Mystery".
Wed, July 24, 2013
Chris Gethard
Comedian Chris Gethard, host of public access sensation The Chris Gethard Show and author of A Bad Idea I'm About To Do: True Tales Of Seriously Poor Judgment And Stunning Awkward Adventure in an incredibly honest podcast which highlights his battle with depression.
Wed, July 17, 2013
Arty Shepherd
Long Island hardcore icon Arty Shepherd from Mind Over Matter, Errortype: Eleven, Instruction., Gay For Johnny Depp, God Fires Man, Primitive Weapons and UnWed. He's also a co-owner of the Brooklyn Bar Saint Vitus, a venue that's modeled on the shows he grew up playing. We discuss conspiracy theories, the history of Strong Island hardcore, the current state of music and owning a metal bar.
Wed, July 10, 2013
Deafheaven
Deafheaven's George Clarke, Kerry McCoy and Daniel Tracy with guest host Russian Circles' Brian Cook, talk about traveling Russia with rap stars, their new album "Sunbather" and more. If you want a unique glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most celebrated acts in the underground, look no further.
Thu, July 04, 2013
Joe Kelly
Comic writer, animation creator, Joe Kelly talks about his work on Superman, writing faves and working with his collective, Man of Action.
Fri, June 28, 2013
The Oblivians
All 3 Oblivians came on for a good ‘old discussion of all things rock, touring, sleeping on the floor, getting drunk, Memphis, BBQ, Deadbolt… A lot of fun, and the largest cast of guests we’ve had in the room with us so far.
Fri, June 21, 2013
Raquel Zimmermann
Brazilian super-model, Raquel Zimmermann discusses leaving home at 15, meditation, music, psychedelics and then plays a song for us on guitar!
Fri, June 14, 2013
Live at Union Hall
Recorded in front of a live audience at Brooklyn's Union Hall with guests Frankie Iero (My Chemical Romance, Leathermouth, Death Spells), Jenny Owen Youngs, Chris Gethard, and Lyle Preslar (Minor Threat). BONUS: Live performances by Frankie and Jenny!
Fri, June 07, 2013
Trevor Moore
Trevor Moore from The Whitest Kids You Know came on Going Off Track to talk about his love for Monty Python, Weird Al Yankovic and how he used whiskey to survive opening for Flogging Molly on tour.
Fri, May 31, 2013
Dan Kennedy
Writer Dan Kennedy discusses his debut novel "American Spirit" and his memoirs "Loser Goes First" and "Rock On" along with a certain sex act involving a garden hose.
Fri, May 24, 2013
Ralph Craig
Williamsburg Yoga instructor and Buddhist, Ralph Craig talks religion, Yoga, music and naked Yoga with the Kardashians.
Fri, May 17, 2013
Freddy Madball
Freddy Cricien of Madball talks about singing on stage at 7 years old, his brother, Roger Miret of Agnostic Front and the legendary figures of NYC hardcore.
Fri, May 10, 2013
Eugene Mirman
Comedian and writer Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, Delocated) talks about his career, from humble beginnings in the NYC comedy scene to having his own festival named after him and life as a voiceover artist on cartoons like Archer.
Fri, May 03, 2013
Adam Russel and Ryan Phillips
Adam Russel and Ryan Phillips from Story of the Year discuss their film, "Who Killed (or Saved!) the Music Industry?" which they are currently in the middle of producing. It promises to be awesome.
Fri, April 26, 2013
James Dewees
James Dewees has played in My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, The Get Up Kids, Coalesce and his own project Reggie & The Full Effect. He discusses his recent Kickstarter campaign, how music helped him overcome drugs and what it takes to get all of your keyboards to fit onstage.
Fri, April 19, 2013
Greg Attonito
The Bouncing Souls lead singer, Greg Attonito regales us with tales of punk rock tours, original merchandise by the pound, punk rock bingo, and making music for (little) kids.
Fri, April 12, 2013
Aidy Bryant
Saturday Night Live cast member Aidy Bryant stopped by Going Off Track this week to discuss her riot grrrl roots, what it was like to grow up with the Internet and how comedy took her from Arizona to New York City.
Fri, April 05, 2013
Matt Pinfield
Going Off Track's 50th episode features MTV icon, Matt Pinfield discussing how he started out doing radio shows in his own basement to his experiences hosting the groundbreaking alternative rock series 120 Minutes. Along the way Pinfield explains how he conquered substance abuse and proves why he's rightfully earned the reputation as a musical encyclopedia.
Fri, March 29, 2013
Quinn and Jeph of The Used
The Used bassist Jeph Howard and guitarist Quinn Allman came by Going Off Track to discuss growing up secular in Mormon country, how they dealt with the band’s explosive rise to fame and trying to keep it all together while supporting a frontman with serious substance abuse issues.
Fri, March 22, 2013
Mark Beemer
Mark Beemer, founder of Shirts For A Cure, talks about why a personal tragedy inspired him to start this trailblazing breast cancer charity and how he’s been able to get some of the biggest names in music such as My Chemical Romance and Rise Against to support his cause without sacrificing his DIY roots.
Fri, March 15, 2013
Paul Delaney
On this week's Going Off Track, Paul Delaney (Black Anvil, None More Black) chats about how his parents helped him get into punk and hardcore, debunks myths about black metal and Satanism and clues our listeners in on how to procure a few gallons of cow's blood for your band's next gig.
Fri, March 08, 2013
Walter Schreifels
Walter Schreifels, singer, guitarist and songwriter for Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Gorilla Biscuits talks about CBGB's and New York's Lower East Side in the 80's as well and all the awesome bands he's been formed and is still playing in.
Fri, March 01, 2013
Ron Richards
Ron Richards, founder of highly influential comic book website iFanboy, stops by Going Off Track to talk zines, his time as hardcore kid, college days with our own Jonah, and how he's always making things happen, like a comic book convention.
Fri, February 22, 2013
Matt Pryor
Matt Pryor, vocalist/guitarist for The Get Up Kids and The New Amsterdams, talks about strippers, Minnow Shots at Big Dick's Halfway Inn, punk rock, emo and some stories involving your favorite Going Off Track hosts.
Fri, February 15, 2013
Matt Rubano
Matt Rubano (All American Reject / Taking Back Sunday) talks about his "life changing moment" with Lauren Hill, starting a band at 15, WARPED tour, Berkeley and naked girls running from camera crews.
Fri, February 08, 2013
Laura Stevenson
Awesomely talented, singer/songwriter Laura Stevenson talks about the tortures of middle school, trying to write songs when you’re happy, silly ska-band names, and being the “adult contemporary” artist touring with a bunch of punk rockers.
Fri, February 01, 2013
Jenny Owen Youngs
Extremely talented singer/songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs talks about what it was like growing up in Jersey, how she manages to successfully tour with genres across the musical spectrum, and why failed relationships often make for great songwriting.
Thu, January 24, 2013
Samm Levine
Actor/Comedian Samm Levine talks Freaks and Geeks, his love for films, his love for podcasts about films, and a fun tale about juggling. All this plus guest host, the incomparable guest-host Vanessa Bayer.
Thu, January 17, 2013
Fred Armisen
This week on Going Off Track, comedian, actor, drummer, writer, Fred Armisen stopped by to talk about comedy, music, being in a band and writing comedy. Awesome episode!
Fri, January 11, 2013
Tim Kreider
This week on Going Off Track, the very funny and intelligent NY Times published writer and cartoonist, Tim Kreider explains the "Soul Toupee" as well as a lot of other philosophical, and just plain comic subjects.
Fri, January 04, 2013
Janeane Garofalo
This week on Going Off Track our we are joined by legendary actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo as well as guest host Vanessa Bayer for a truly amazing podcast that covers Garofalo's career highlights such as Reality Bites and Wet Hot American Summer and everything in between.
Fri, December 28, 2012
Lisa Brownlee & Arturo Vega
On this week's Going Off Track podcast, Lisa Brownlee (Fuse's Warped Roadies) and her roommate, and "Fifth Ramone", Arturo Vega came by to talk about their separate careers, shared interests, and photographic proof of the ghost of Dee Dee Ramone. This is punk rock from a bunch different angles.
Fri, December 21, 2012
David Bazan
David Bazan of Pedro The Lion fame, talks about his unique career trajectory, struggles with religion and how over the years he's learned to balance music and family.
Fri, December 14, 2012
Justin Scurti
Justin Scurti, guitarist for Primitive Weapons and I Hate Our Freedom, former bartender at East Village staple Li’l Frankie’s, co-owner of the bar Saint Vitus and guitar tech for every other cool band you know talks about all that and more.
Fri, December 07, 2012
Rob Pope
Rob Pope, bassist in The Get Up Kids talking about the Lawrence, Kansas BYOB strip club known as the Outhouse, why he's such a fan of Midwestern regionalism and his other artistic endeavors including his own studio and screen-printing shop.
Fri, November 30, 2012
Pete JR Wasilewski
Pete "JR" Wasilewski, saxophonist for Less Than Jake, one of the longest running punk ska bands around, , tells tales of music, growing up in Hartford, CT, and being the guy everybody wants to hang out with.
Wed, November 21, 2012
Live at Union Hall
Recorded at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY, featuring Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week), Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason), Sarah Lewitinn (Ultragrrrl, Nylon Magazine) and Geoff Rickly (Thursday) who also performs 2 songs.
Fri, November 16, 2012
Hurricane Sandy
An extremely personal episode of Going Off Track in which Steven, Jonah and Brad talk about their experiences during Hurricane Sandy. From falling trees to ambulance rides, this candid conversation gives a glimpse into what life is like for us outside of the podcast.
Fri, November 09, 2012
Adam Lazzara & John Nolan
Taking Back Sunday singer Adam Lazzara and guitarist John Nolan on how they brought the band's original line-up back together after eight years and some less serious talk about Batman, parenthood and how having a healthy sense of perspective has affected the way TBS operates.
Fri, October 26, 2012
Geoff Rickly
Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly talks about his current solo project, the bus accident he experience during Warped Tour and writing for Penthouse Forum. He and Jonah open up about their band, United Nations and Rickly describes booking shows for legendary DIY punk acts in his New Jersey basement in the 90's.
Fri, October 19, 2012
Ryder Robison
Vaux bassist Ryder Robison stopped by Going Off Track to discuss his defunct screamo act, how he ended up on the cover of Esquire and what inspires his artwork. From modeling to writing children's books and blowing fire onstage, Robison is a true rock n' roll Renaissance Man who has one of the most interesting career trajectories in the hardcore scene… and boy does he look good doing it.
Fri, October 12, 2012
Buddy Neilsen
Senses Fail frontman Buddy Neilsen talks about how his past decade as an artist has colored his current experiences on the other side of the music industry. He also talks about where business is heading, if the military has a role in punk rock, and why hard work alone sometimes isn't enough to succeed.
Fri, October 05, 2012
Matt & Tony from Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack’s incomparable rhythm section of Tony Thaxton and Matt Taylor stop by Going Off Track to discuss their two-decade-long friendship and their experiences with the world of major labels. The duo also officially announce the debut of their electronic side-project, Fresh Beats.
Fri, September 28, 2012
Josh Lord
Renowned tattoo artist and entrepreneur, Josh Lord drops by Going Off Track to talk about how he got started, African dance, and of course, Kung Fu. Oh, and there’s also the story of him and the RZA in China performing karaoke.
Fri, September 21, 2012
Juliya Chernetsky
Juliya Chernetsky aka Mistress Juliya is an old friend of Steven's who has repeatedly punched him in the groin. She hosted the groundbreaking metal show Uranium on Fuse, covers the Mayhem tour but did you know she was a competitive ballroom dancer? No you did not. Here's a tale of her getting into a fight with a mannequin.
Fri, September 14, 2012
Rusty Pistachio of H2O
Rusty Pistachio from H2O came by to talk about his jewelry company Pnut, riding motorcycles with a Sex Pistol and why him and his friends look out for each other like family. After listening to the podcast check out H20's covers collection "Don't Forget Your Roots" for extra NYHC credibility.
Fri, September 07, 2012
George and Jason of Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music's bassist Jason Black and drummer George Rebelo stopped by Going Off Track to discuss the group's break-ups and reunions, what they do when they're not busy being punk rock's most proficient rhythm section and why they don't care what critics think.
Thu, August 30, 2012
Jamie Kilstein
Comedian, activist and Citizen Radio co-host Jamie Kilstein came by Going Off Track to discuss his disillusion with the comedy community, why he recently cancelled all of his public appearances and how his current situation mimics his childhood dread of being a WWF superstar. If you're a fan of intense and thoughtful debate that raises often unaddressed questions about sex and gender that affect all of us, you won't want to miss it.
Fri, August 24, 2012
Cory Branan
On this week's Going Off Track Podcast, Cory Branan stopped by to talk about what it was like growing up in the South, his metal past and touring the U.S. in a rental car with his girlfriend in the peak of summer. Oh and if you haven't checked out his latest album "Mutt" yet, now is a good time to enjoy one of our favorite albums of the year.
Fri, August 17, 2012
Jim Shearer
Jim Shearer, host of VH1's Top Twenty Countdown stops by Going Off Track to regale us with his tales of getting on MTV2, love for music, and his history with Steven. If you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a VJ then this is the episode for you. We break that noise DOWN.
Fri, August 10, 2012
Jonah Matranga
Singer/songwriter, Jonah Matranga, of Far and onelinedrawing, talks about playing the major label game for all it's worth, trying to write hit songs, and how he felt when he heard that his two greatest idols of all time, Eddie Vedder and Neil Young were sharing his bands' CD's with each other.
Fri, July 27, 2012
Matt Hock
From frontman to graphic designer, hear the tale of Million Dollar Matt Hock, from his time in the Explosion, his major label woes, to his passion for spinning. Matt stopped by earlier this year and you can grab the Explosion's last record, Bury Me Standing, out right now… and all their previous ones if you haven't.
Fri, July 20, 2012
Dave Hause
On the Going Off Track Podcast this week The Loved Ones' frontman Dave Hause talks about working construction, transitioning from a punk frontman to a singer-songwriter and, finally, recounts an incredible tale about getting mugged in Canada and saved by everyone's hero Chuck Ragan.
Fri, July 13, 2012
William Beckett
On the Going Off Track Podcast this week, William Beckett (from The Academy Is…), tells how Dashboard Confessional changed his life while losing his jock friends in high school. He also discusses bullies as inspiration, touring and not being kidnaped by sex slavers.
Fri, July 06, 2012
Jon Wurster
Superchunk drummer Jon Wurster came straight to Going Off Track from a dramatically cancelled American Eagle flight to open up about his comedy career alongside Tom Scharpling; what it's like playing with Bob Mould, The Mountain Goats and basically every other important act in indie rock, and his road to sobriety.
Fri, June 29, 2012
Mat Devine
Kill Hannah frontman Mat Devine talks about his tour bus explosion in the alps, his experience starring in Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and his experiences within the major label ringer.
Fri, June 22, 2012
Hunter Burgan
AFI bassist Hunter Burgan stopped by Going Off Track this week to talk about how he he was one of the early adopters of Twitter, give us updates on his various musical projects and, of course, discuss the dark arts -- and by dark acts, we mean ninjas.
Fri, June 15, 2012
Jesse Johnson
Jesse Johnson, the energetic keyboardist for Motion City Soundtrack, is just as adept at playing his Moog lines as he is doing handstands on his instrument. On this episode of Going Off Track we talked to Jesse about his long history in the punk scene and lots more interesting topics.
Fri, June 08, 2012
Paul Schneider
Actor, writer, Paul Schneider from Parks And Recreation, Lars And The Real Girl and All The Real Girls talks about why he's so selective about what projects he works on, what his own inner dialogue is like and how he eventually discovered that ultimately everyone is trying to do the right thing, we just may go about it in different ways.
Fri, June 01, 2012
Tucker Rule
Tucker Rule, known for his slaying skin pounding in Thursday as well as a slew of other bands, stops by Going Off Track to discuss public nudity, drums, and how he became the drummer for The Wanted.
Fri, May 25, 2012
Anthony Green
Circa Survive and solo artist Anthony Green talks about finding the balance between utilizing technology and being present in the moment and how that dichotomy affects the way his fans perceive his music. Throw in some Law & Order, SVU, Ann Curry, what it’s like to be expecting his then-unborn second child and you’ve got a cornucopia of awesome.
Fri, May 18, 2012
Norman Brannon
Texas Is The Reason, Shelter and New End Original guitarist, Norman Brannon discusses how he got into the krishna movement, why he changed his last name and how after playing in many successful hardcore and post-hardcore acts he eventually ended up as a college professor.
Fri, May 11, 2012
Vanessa Bayer
Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Bayer came by Going Off Track to discuss her comedy career, why bears are so cute and what it was like growing up with Jonah. You might even here her impersonate one of the Monkees along the way if you're lucky.
Fri, May 04, 2012
Lyle Preslar
Minor Threat guitarist Lyle Preslar stopped by Going Off Track to talk about his experiences in the pioneering punk band, his time as a record executive and what it’s like to deal with Glenn Danzig under both circumstances. Yes, that Glenn Danzig.
Thu, April 26, 2012
Jared Cotter
"Stack The Hook" - Hit songwriter, host of The Challenge, American Idol star, Jared Cotter joins the guys on this week's Going Off Track.
Thu, April 19, 2012
Julie Klausner
Author, comedy writer, and podcast goddess Julie Klausner stopped by Going Off Track in January to discuss the Monkees, her book, and Jewish teen camps. Hard hitting topics from a bad ass woman. Listen and be regaled. We were, cuz Julie rules.
Sun, April 15, 2012
Joe Trohman
Joe Trohman, lead guitarist of Fall Out Boy, the Damned Things, sat down with the damned boys of Going Off Track to discuss his upcoming nuptials, familial love, and why the gray area is really the best place to be.
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