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THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

The Wasting Time Podcast

UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST

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53:12

Chris Hembrough and Noelle Stolp (Rational Anthem)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2020/01/28

For our 37th episode we are joined by Chris and Noelle from the pop punk band Rational Anthem. They tell us about the history of the band and what lead them to moving to Iowa and eventually signing to A-F Records. We get into what some of their favourite bands were growing up, and how they cope with life on the road. Their latest album 'It's Only Permanent' is available now. thewastingtimepodcast@gmail.com iTunes Instagram Twitter Facebook

01:00:04

Craig Shay (Cold Wrecks)

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2020/01/13

For our first episode of 2020 we are joined by Craig Shay of the New York bands Cold Wrecks and Answering Machine. Craig talks about his background and the bands he has played in throughout the New York scene. We talk about the success of Cold Wrecks second album 'This Could Be Okay' released last year, and what the band has coming up for 2020. Also in this episode, we find time to discuss forthcoming releases and new music from the likes of Spanish Love Songs, Hayley Williams, Anti-Flag, Mest and

51:00

Andrew Rapier (FELICITY)

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2019/12/19

For our final episode of the year, we are joined by FELICITY guitarist Andrew Rapier. Andrew talks about forming the band in Florida and how they have grown in such a short space of time. FELICITY had just opened up for Issues at a huge hometown show and Andrew tells us how that came about and what it was like. We were fascinated to hear what is was like when the band got to play the Warped Tour Cruise in 2017 (lots of cool stories). Andrew also tells us about what he thinks of the current UK scene

01:48:42

Marko DeSantis (Sugarcult)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/12/09

This time we are joined by the legend that is Marko DeSantis, who is mostly know for being in Sugarcult. Marko tells us some amazing stories including rising to fame with Sugarcult and some of the big tours they were on such as Green Day in Japan and blink-182 in Europe. He also tells us about the time they spent with Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid. We also spend time talking about his time playing in various bands in Santa Barbara and being in Bad Astronaut with Joey

01:21:16

Peter Munters (Over It/Runner Runner)

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2019/11/22

After a bit of a break, we are back for our 33rd episode. This time we are joined by Peter Munters. Pete was the singer for the band Over It in the late 90s and early 2000s. Over It were a staple of the punk rock/Warped Tour scene and loved by many, we discuss the origins of the band and their rise to stardom. Pete tells us later on about how the band stopped and was reimagined as Runner Runner who were then signed to David Letterman's label. Lots of cool stories in this one, including when Pete

01:09:48

Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas (The Dollyrots)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/09/23

We are joined by husband and wife, Luis Cabezas and Kelly Ogden, of The Dollyrots. They spoke to us after recently coming home from tour after releasing their recent studio album 'Daydream Explosion'. Kelly and Luis tell us what it is like raising two young children whilst also doing the band full time. We get to hear stories of when they were signed by Joan Jett as well as the differences between touring with The Buzzcocks and Bowling For Soup. Daydream Explosion was released on Wicked Cool Records

01:31:38

Tony Lovato (Mest)

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2019/09/03

This time we are joined by Tony Lovato, the singer of one of our all time favourite bands Mest. Tony was kind enough to give us a lot of his time in which we discuss his history in music and the early Mest years. We hear some crazy tour stories as well as what it was like working with John Feldmann so many times. Mest have a new album coming out soon where the original line up worked with Cameron Webb. Tony tells us lots about the new record and what making it was like. The new song 'Masquerade' is

01:15:07

Tom May (The Menzingers)

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2019/08/01

For our 30th episode, we are joined by Tom May of The Menzingers. Tom talks up through his musical journey from growing up in Pennsylvannia, the artists that influenced him and the first bands he formed. We discuss how The Menzingers' sound has evolved over the years and their rise to fame. Tom talks about his love for the UK and his many friends here. On the day of recording, the band had released the first single 'Anna' from their upcoming album. We get into what The Menzingers have planned for

48:31

Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens)

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2019/07/16

Kellin Quinn, singer for the mighty Sleeping With Sirens joins us this time. We get the chance to hear about the music he grew up on and discuss our mutual love for Drive-Thru bands. Kellin talks about Sleeping With Sirens' journey and how they became the band they are today. We talk about the forthcoming new album 'How It Feels To Be Lost' and how they are in a really good place right now. We discuss Kellin's life outside of music and how he balances it with raising three kids. Aside from fronting

50:00

Jason Tate (chorus.fm)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/07/03

We are joined by Jason Tate, founder and owner of chorus.fm. Jason built absolutepunk.net in the early 2000s after his love for blink-182 and MxPx, the site grew and grew over the next few years and soon became a staple in the alternative music scene. In 2016 he successfully re-branded the site as 'chorus.fm' and it has maintain its popularity. Jason talks us through starting the site and it becoming a full time job as well as becoming friends with many of the artists that were covered. Subscribe

01:30:12

Max Collins (Eve 6/Fitness)

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2019/06/25

We had the pleasure of chatting with Max Collins, singer of Eve 6 and Fitness. Max talks us through his rise to fame in the late 90s at a very young age and what it was like at the time. He candidly tells us about those early arena tours with Third Eye Blind and the continued success of Eve 6. Max has just come of the 'Songs and Stories' tour with amongst other famous songwriters, Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne. Max shares a crazy story about the launch party for Fountains of Wayne's first

55:07

Sebastien Lefebvre (Simple Plan)

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2019/06/07

Sebastien Lefebvre, guitarist in Simple Plan, takes a break from his busy schedule to join us this time. We talk about his recent performance on the main stage at Slam Dunk Festival, his musical history and what it is like playing in one of the biggest pop punk bands in the world. Sebastien also hosts the Idobi radio show 'Man Of The Hour', which returned this week. We also have time for a post-Slam Dunk review. thewastingtimepodcast@gmail.com iTunes Instagram Twitter Facebook

01:26:17

Josh Madden

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2019/05/24

This time we are joined by Josh Madden. Josh is part of the management company MDDN, which he heads up with his younger brothers Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte. As well as Good Charlotte, MDDN is home to a diverse range artists including Architects, Anti-Flag and Bishop Briggs. Josh takes time out of busy schedule to discuss the history of MDDN, his love for the UK and watching his younger brothers' band become internationally huge. Check out MDDN and their impressive

01:32:13

Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife/I Am The Avalanche)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/05/06

This time we are joined by Vinnie Caruana, known for fronting both I Am The Avalanche and The Movielife, as well as being a solo artist. Vinnie talks us through growing up in Long Island (including the time he almost went to jail) and forming The Movielife. We get into the popularity of The Movielife in the UK in particular and the band splitting up at what seemed to be a high point in their career. Vinnie tells us about how I Am The Avalanche came to be and the years that followed. We also spend

01:17:35

Gary Yay (Poindexter/Telegraphs/Eager Teeth)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/04/26

In this episode Gary Yay comes by for a chat. Gary has been been in several bands in the UK alternative and pop punk scene since the early 2000s. We cover his years fronting the Brighton band Poindexter and their years playing with contemporaries such as Phineas Gage and Not Katies as well as being part of the first Punktastic tour. Gary talks about the time he was offered to join the Ordinary Boys. We discuss his years playing in The Telegraphs and then Eager Teeth (which involved tours with the

01:00:51

Tim Rogner (Allister)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/04/23

This time we are joined by Tim Rogner of pop punk legends Allister. Tim kindly took time out from his busy Saturday to discuss his years touring the world in a band beloved by many. He takes us through the early Drive Thru Records years and how the band became full time. Allister has always been big in Japan, so Tim shares fond memories of touring over there and their recent visit. Tim gives his honest opinions of bands Allister has shared tours with. We also have time for listeners questions and

01:15:55

Chris Messer (Showoff)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/04/09

We are joined by Chris Messer, singer of Chicago pop punk band Showoff and owner of Dodgeball Records. Chris goes into detail about Showoff's early days and how they became the first band to record with mega producer John Feldmann. We discuss the sophomore effort recorded with Mark Trombino and the crazy reasons that that album never saw the light of day. Chris candidly tells us about the disgraceful behaviour of a certain band that were huge in the 90s. We talk about the years in other bands

50:22

Zakk Cervini

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/03/28

After a bit of a break we are joined by producer Zakk Cervini. Zakk has just produced and co-wrote the EP for Simple Creatures, a new band consisting of Mark Hoppus (blink-182) and Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low). He has also recently produced music for Good Charlotte, FEVER 333, Atreyu, Halsey, YUNGBLUD and many many more. We discussed his time coming up working for John Feldmann, being managed by the Madden brothers and becoming close friends with Mark and Travis of blink-182. Zakk has some exciting

01:18:57

Phil and Pan return (The Burnt Tapes)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2019/01/30

The Burnt Tapes are our first returning guests! Phil and Pan came by to discuss their upcoming album 'Never Better'. We get into how the album came about and what they have been up to recently, including their first shows in their home country of Greece. We also discuss new releases by American Football, MxPx, Simple Creatures and Shy Tooth.

26:18

Dan Allen (Ducking Punches)

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST ·

2018/12/03

James and Chris made it along to the Boston Music Rooms to meet Dan Allen of Ducking Punches. Dan discusses the history of the band, how he balances touring with his illustration work, how they recently played their 1000th show as a band. He goes in depth as to what he thinks of the current UK punk scene.

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