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THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

The Wasting Time Podcast

UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST

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52:25

JR Wasilewski (Less Than Jake)

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2025/02/14

This time, we were delighted to welcome JR from Less Than Jake. With a career as extensive as theirs, there’s plenty to explore! We dive into their latest EP, Uncharted, discuss how they juggle life beyond the band, and their current songwriting process. JR also shares insights about the band's connection with Fat Mike and their numerous visits to the UK.Additionally, Chris and Nick chat about the new Grayscale album, another fresh single from 408, and the new full length from Amber

01:28:20

Rob Kellas (TPD TV)

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2025/01/30

For episode 137, we are delighted to be joined by Rob Kellas of TPD TV. If you've been living under a rock, you might not be aware of TPD TV's huge success on YouTube covering music festivals. We've been fans for a few years now, so it was great to learn more about Rob and his journey becoming a full-time vlogger. Rob talks about the music he grew up on, goes deep on festival experiences and tells us about bands he'd love to join on tour. Check out TPD TV on YouTube now. Chris and Nick also discuss

58:10

Ace Enders (The Early November)

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2025/01/17

Our first episode of 2025! We are joined by The Early November singer, Ace Enders. At the time of our conversation, the band were about to embark on a UK tour celebrating their 2003 record 'Room's Too Cold'. We cover many topics including the band's history with Drive-Thru Records, their old touring days and Ace's relationship with Jack Antonoff. The Early November have had many releases throughout their long impressive career. The most recent being their self-titled album, which came out last

41:40

Pat Finnegan and Derek Serino (Driveways)

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2024/12/17

It's our final episode of 2024! This time we had the pleasure of being joined by Pat and Derek from the excellent Driveways. Our pathes had crossed earlier this year in Pittsburgh, and it was great to spend some more time with these guys. The band has been having another superb year (one quick look at Reddit will demonstrate how much love there is for them within the scene). We discuss their recent EP 'Tempest' and how they feel about it. We also touch upon their history and influences, as well as

51:19

Mark Faroudi (408)

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2024/12/10

It's been a big year for the band 408, releasing another album and continuing to go from strength to strength. We welcomed Mark Faroudi from the band to the podcast.We discussed with Mark the history of the band, how they attracted the attention of John Feldmann and working with songwriters like Matt Thiessen and Nick Bailey. We have also recently released a beer in collaboration with the band and the Jersey City brewery, Departed Soles. Check it out if you're local to the area, it's a DIPA called

50:36

Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate)

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2024/11/27

For episode 133, we are joined by Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate. Craig was a pleasure to talk to, sharing what it was like joining as the singer for an already famous band and how the fanbase reacted. Escape The Fate are not only popular in the US, Europe and Australia, but also have a huge followings in places like South America and The Philippines. Craig discusses what is like touring in these places.He also explains how they navigate writing poppier songs against the heavier material as well

01:00:40

Dave Baksh (Sum 41) Returns

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2024/11/11

It is our pleasure to welcome back Dave Baksh of Sum 41 to the podcast! Dave was kind enough to spend some time with us once again whilst on tour in the UK. He tells us how the farewell Sum 41 tour has been so far, and how he is feeling about the end of an era. We also discuss how Dave reacted to the recent memoir by his good friend, Deryck Whibley. We take some time to discuss, once again, to talk about Dave's love of Newcastle United Football Club (much to Nick's delight). What an amazing career

01:12:20

Tyler Szalkowski and Evan Ambrosio (State Champs)

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2024/10/28

We had a great time meeting Tyler and Evan of State Champs at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh earlier this year. Now, we are delighted to welcome them back to the podcast for a full episode.State Champs have a new record arriving on November 8, we discuss how it came together and what the fans can expect. We discuss how often they get recognised in a band their size, and what their favourite UK food spots are. State Champs's new self-titled album will be available everywhere on November

01:07:05

Christian McAlhaney (Anberlin)

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2024/10/17

For episode 130, we welcome Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin to the podcast. Christian talks about the recent revival of Anberlin and how the band now operates with both Stephen Christian and Matty Mullins performing vocal duties. We discuss how Christian originally joined the band, their history, leading up to the music they have released recently. Fans of Christian will know that he is also in the band Acceptance, another huge artist. We discuss how he operates this.Anberlin's recent release

01:34:16

Chris Messer and Mickey Molinari (Showoff)

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2024/09/27

Chris Messer returns to our show and this time brings his band mate Mickey Molinari. Regular listeners will know that we're huge fans of their band Showoff. Showoff have recently released their new EP 'Haverstraw' via Manic Kat Records. We discuss what Chris has been up to since we last spoke to him and once again entertains us with some incredible stories from the many years that they have been a band. Haverstraw is a fantastic EP and it's out now! Get on

55:24

Reading and Leeds Festival 2024

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2024/09/06

We had the pleasure of attending Leeds Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. We were able to review the sets of blink-182, Bleachers, Militarie Gun, Neck Deep and several others. We also interviewed both South Arcade and The Oozes, both of whom were a delight.In this episode, we talk through the adventure of doing press at a major festival that we had not been to for a very long time. We also discuss new releases from Showoff and Feeble Attempt, as well as the newly revealed Slam dunk

01:33:20

Josh Madden Returns

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2024/08/22

We're delighted to welcome back Josh Madden to the podcast. Josh discusses life at his management company MDDN and how that's going. We also touch upon his involvement with the likes of Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan and Artist Friendly Podcast.We talk about current trends in the music industry, and in particular, how important country music is right now. Josh shares his UK experiences and tells Chris what it was like watching his brothers perform with Lil Wayne at When We Were Young last

01:25:13

Peter Munters Returns

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2024/08/09

We are delighted to welcome back our good friend Peter Munters to the podcast. It's been five years since he was last on, so there was plenty discuss. Aside from telling us how life has been over the past few years, Peter tells us further stories from his touring days with Over It as well as his thoughts on the scene today.Peter recently contributed to the 'Feeble Attempt' album, which is a project our friend Aaron at Growing Up Punk Podcast has been co-creating. Look out for that when it drops! In

52:28

2000 Trees Festival 2024

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2024/07/26

We were lucky enough to get back to 2000 Trees Festival again this year! It’s always a good time there. This year we spoke to Spanish Love Songs, The Gaslight Anthem and Tigress. We also managed to grab quick-fire interviews with Giles Bidder from 101 Part Time Jobs Podcast and Harley from Fandomentals Podcast.A big thanks to the festival for having us, and a special shout out to Jack Howells for filling in on interviewing and filming duties - you did a great

31:40

Collin Walsh (Grayscale)

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2024/07/19

We chat to Collin Walsh, singer for Grayscale, in our latest episode. At the time of our conversation, Grayscale had just released 'Mum II'. This is a deeply personal song for Collin and we discuss in detail the process of how it came about. Collin also discusses where the band is at now and as well as upcoming music. He talks about the songwriting he has done with members of Third Eye Blind and forging a relationship with them.Grayscale have just released a banger called 'Summer Clothes' - go

01:04:08

Nick Bailey (Songwriter/producer)

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2024/07/08

For episode 123, we were delighted to be joined by songwriter/producer Nick Bailey. Nick came up playing in the successful bands Over It and Runner Runner, who sold a good number of records and toured extensively. Since his touring days, Nick has crafted out a career as a successful songwriter and producer. Some of the acts he has worked with include Marshmello, mgk, Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, The Used and 408.Nick tells us about his days playing in the legendary Over It and how he pivoted to

48:41

Slam Dunk Festival 2024

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2024/06/02

For episode 122, we are at Slam Dunk Festival North 2024.Chris and NIck spend time on site chatting to Against The Current, The Dangerous Summer, We The Kings, Beauty School, as well as the TPD TV team. We also give our thoughts on some of the performances and the festival in general this year. A big thank you to Slam Dunk Festival for having us, see you next year! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

34:25

LØLØ (singer)

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2024/05/13

LØLØ joins us this time to discuss her career and all that she has achieved in a relatively short space of time. We cover her signing to Hopeless Records, the time she ordered McDonald's for Billie Joe Armstrong and writing K-Pop music. LØLØ recently announced her debut full-length 'Falling For Robots and Wishing I Was One'. This is out on June 7, and you can listen to her most recent single 'Kill The Girl' now! Apple Spotify Instagram Twitter Facebook Email

25:18

Chaney Elaine (House Parties)

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2024/04/29

For episode 120, Chaney Elaine of Texas band House Parties joins us. Chaney took a break from their tour with Games We Play to discuss the history of the band. House Parties will play at Four Chord Festival in Pittsburgh on June 23 as part of a stacked line up - be sure to there if you are in the area! Since signing to Equal Vision Records last year, House Parties have put out their EP 'Side Effects'. Chaney discusses how the EP was received and what it was like writing with Derek DiScanio of State

48:34

James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival)

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2024/04/19

Today we are joined by James Scarlett, organiser and band booker of 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent festivals. James talks about how 2000 Trees Festival was conceived by him and five friends back in 2006. They wanted to create a festival that had a great a community around it and was a pleasant one to attend. 2000 Trees was born in 2007 and has been going ever since, featuring artists like Frank Turner and Jimmy Eat World over the years. The festival will welcome headliners The Gaslight Anthem later this

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